Legendary and iconic car maker Ferrari celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2017. It was back in 1947 that the very first Ferrari race car was produced. Founded by Italian race car driver Enzo Ferrari, the company has since gone on to become one of the leading high-end car manufacturers in the world. Today, Ferrari is the world’s most powerful brand according to Brand Finance. The most expensive car ever sold was a 1962 Ferrari 250…
When it comes to motorheads and their love of cars, there is one factor usually used to judge vehicles over all others – power. And by power, we mean the engine that is under the hood. The bigger, tougher, and more powerful the engine, the more valuable a car is in the minds of many gearheads. We’re talking stock horsepower here, not cars that can win street races with many after-market modifications, or out-of-this-world rocket…
Cars have always been a status symbol. From the time the Ford Model T rolled off the assembly line, people have tended to define themselves by what vehicle they have parked in front of their house. And for the ultra-wealthy, cars remain a symbol of opulence and prestige. After all, many of the wealthiest people in the world take to collecting expensive cars like children collect matchbox dinky cars. And in 2017, there are some…
For many automotive enthusiasts, racing, mudding, and customizing their cars by any means is something pursued in an effort to stand out from the crowd. Unfortunately, the results, whether intentional or not, happen where the rubber meets the road each and every day. Thank heaven some of these poor decisions can be entertaining. Especially the mishaps that involve a terribly customized car, or watching one vanish into the shadows on a tow hook for us all…
There are a lot of great cars on the market today, but there are also a lot of cars that are simply overrated. While some truly impressive cars fly under the radar, others are oversold, overhyped, and marketed to death by the companies that make them. This type of hype inevitably leads to certain models failing to live up to their promise and letting down people who take the bait and buy them anyway. And truth be…