The McLaren 720S Jekyll And Hydes Between Track Slayer And Daily Driver
The year isn’t out yet, but the McLaren 720S was definitely the coolest car that debuted in 2017. It’s fine if you disagree, just also know that you are utterly wrong.
Here's That Odd New (But, Let Me Be Clear, Good) Esprit-Tribute Lotus Evora
I previously wrote about my confusion over Lotus dredging up a one-off Lotus Evora ‘themed’ around the famous Esprit that everyone loved from 1977's The Spy Who Loved Me. I said the Evora itself was good. I also said that such a tribute right now would not make any sense.
How good is the 2017 Acura NSX? Apparently good enough to get named Performance Car of the Year by our old pals over at Road & Track. You should check out their full test.
Body Part Falls Off Elio 3-Wheeler During Live Test Drive
Our friends at Road & Track managed to get behind the wheel of a prototype Elio 3-Wheeler, which, I admit made me a little jealous. I’m quite curious about that car. My jealousy rapidly changed into sympathetic cringing when, right during their Facebook livestream, one of the Elio’s fenders fell off.
“As far as relationships go, Scientology and racing seemed meant for each other.” If you haven’t read Marshall Pruett’s epic, bonkers Road & Track story about Scientology-sponsored race cars in the 1980s, set aside some time to do it.
We’re a little more than a month from the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, and ahead of the big race, ex-Jalop current Road & Track editor Sam Smith drove five amazing vintage cars at the famed speedway. You should read his story, it’s full of great words and great photos.
Is This The Best Pairing Of Ads In A Car Magazine Ever, Or What?
I was flipping through a February 1969 copy of Road & Track (my antifreeze colonic lady really needs to update her waiting room magazines) when I happened to see this remarkable chance pairing of advertisements:
Why Ram's Biggest, Baddest Off-Road Pickup Won't Get A Diesel Engine
Road & Track's Zach Bowman talked to Ram Trucks head of engineering Mike Cairns to find out why Ram passed on the 6.7-liter Cummins I6 and 3 liter EcoDiesel V6 options for their off-road work truck;the Power Wagon.
Definitely Not Jealous Jimmy Fallon Talked Trucks With 'Road & Track'
Jimmy Fallon invited Road & Track editor Larry Webster to hang out and talk trucks. Sure looks like they had fun. I mean, they could have asked me to come. I like trucks too. Guys?
Driving The Shit Out Of The Best Performance Cars You Can Buy
You have 13 of the hottest cars you can buy today sitting in front of you. You also have a bunch of airport runways that were closed off to make a road course. What do you do? You drive the shit out of all of them.
For $9,000, you can be the new owner of Road & Track editor Larry Webster's 1983 Volkswagen GTI. Here's the ad on Bring A Trailer. Any takers?
This Is A Tesla Model S Burnout And It’s Badass
No matter how you feel about the Tesla Model S, there's no question the car is powerful. It can light up its rears like it was a V8 Aussie muscle car, not an all-electric ecomobile.
Where Should All The Other Car Mags Put Their Archives?
Now that we know that Road & Track's archives will be preserved in Stanford University. Where should all the other car mags keep their back issues and historical documents?
Road & Track's Archives Will Be Preserved For Gentlemen And Scholars
This year is the 65th anniversary of Road & Track entering print. Feel free to insert your own social security related joke here.
I'm Larry Webster, New Editor Of Road & Track, Ask Me Anything About How We're Going To Save The Magazine
Earlier this summer Hearst announced it was basically firing everyone at Road & Track, moving the magazine to Ann Arbor, and putting former Popular Mechanics editor Larry Webster in charge. His mission? Completely overhaul the magazine.
What Road & Track Did After It Fired Everyone
After Road & Track fired just about everyone they made a smart move: hired two old Jalopnik editors. Congrats to Exec. Editor Sam Smith and Senior Editor John Krewson. Hearst's candy budget just tripled.
Hearst Buys Car And Driver, Road & Track
Magazine conglomerate Hearst will pay $887 million to buy 102 magazines from French firm Lagardere, including Car And Driver and Road & Track. Here's to a successful deal, since improving on the French shouldn't be hard. [Dealbook]
Road & Track Launches "Cleaner, Sleeker" Fonts
Road & Track nails why no one cares about Road & Track: dirty fonts. [TheAutoChannel]
Dario Franchitti Drives Jim Clark's Lotus At Indy
To mark next May's 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, Road & Track arranged for past winners to take laps at the Brickyard in some historic machinery. Here's Dario Franchitti unleashing the 1965 Lotus of Jim Clark:
Road & Track's Peter Egan Is Secretly Selling His Lotus Elan
It's a rare occurrence when a 1964 Lotus Elan shows up on eBay. Rarer still is when it's in Stoughton, Wisconsin. More rare? When the eBay listing's phone number is for the wife of Road & Track's Peter Egan.
