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Mercedes-Benz Debuts New G-Class

Every G-Class has to conquer the Schöckl, a mountain in Austria. Mercedes-Benz uses the 1,445 meter high local mountain near the Austrian city of Graz as a test track. The 3.4-mile route includes gradients of up to 60 percent and lateral inclinations of up to 40 percent. During the development stage of the new G-Class,… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Debuts New G-Class

Supplier Springs into Action for Historic Relic

A recent phone call caught the attention of Mike Eaton, president of EATON Detroit Spring. The call came from Randy Becht, owner of Hoosier Restoration and Movie Props, who was seeking help on a very special project. Becht has been in the street rod business for many years, and throughout his career has restored military… Continue reading Supplier Springs into Action for Historic Relic

Impromptu Car Show at Porsche Shop’s End-of-Year BBQ

*See photo gallery above EDITOR’S NOTE: John McCabe is a regular contributing writer to THE SHOP magazine. See his profile on Jack Staggs Auto Repair in an upcoming issue of THE SHOP. —- When you’re one of the top Porsche 356 mechanics in the land and you decide to create an event and invite all… Continue reading Impromptu Car Show at Porsche Shop’s End-of-Year BBQ

A Dying Wish for One Last Ride in a 1956 Nash Ambassador

Classic cars are more than just driving machines, they’re time machines. Family road trips. First dates. Weddings. Funerals. Chances are the cars associated with those events can be easily recalled. At least that was the case with Patrick McKay. McKay is an Irish immigrant who realized the American dream during the 1950s. He was a… Continue reading A Dying Wish for One Last Ride in a 1956 Nash Ambassador

Steve Saleen Brings Back S7 Supercar

Saleen Automotive Inc. revealed its 1,300-horsepower Saleen S7 Le Mans (LM) Edition at the recent LA Auto Show. The S7R race version has won at every major racetrack in the world, including Daytona, Sebring, Nurburgring, and the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans. The S7 LM Edition commemorates that seven-year run of consecutive racing victories… Continue reading Steve Saleen Brings Back S7 Supercar

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McLaren Senna Track Ready, Road Legal

The new McLaren Senna is set to hit the market at the ultra-cool price of $1 million. The street-legal track car bears the name of legendary Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna. Only 500 will be made. The car features ultra-lightweight construction with carbon fiber chassis and body panels; a mid-mounted, twin-turbocharged V-8 McLaren engine; rear… Continue reading McLaren Senna Track Ready, Road Legal

PHOTO ESSAY: LA Auto Show Highlights

*Start Photo Essay by clicking the gallery above California certainly is car crazy and a great place each December for industry members and car enthusiasts alike when the LA Auto Show comes to town at the Los Angeles Convention Center. All the major auto manufacturers worldwide are represented in the show, and for those that… Continue reading PHOTO ESSAY: LA Auto Show Highlights