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Rental Reconnaissance: Versa v. Sonic

written by StreetsideStig | February 25, 2013

For reasons too complicated, frustrating, and unfinished to recapitulate in a single post, my WRX has enjoyed an extended stay at the Plaza Hotel of garages: Smith Specialty Automotive in Olathe, Kansas.  As we speak, it’s probably using my credit … Continue reading

Cars I’ll Never Get to Drive: McLaren P1

written by StreetsideStig | February 23, 2013

The overwhelming majority of gearheads, when given an association test for the word “McLaren,” will immediately say “F1.”  International subjects are thinking about the sport, and McLaren’s successful racing team; while locals from here in America are likely thinking of … Continue reading

Revolutions Per Minute

written by StreetsideStig | February 15, 2013

The trouble: hybrids are boring.  While they may improve fuel economy, they don’t generate many smiles per gallon.  Batteries are heavy, forcing hybrids to slag themselves along the roadways and roll around corners like a ’75 Cadillac.  American automakers finally … Continue reading

Why High-Speed Rail Might Be Awesome

written by StreetsideStig | February 12, 2013

Generally we car enthusiasts tend to look at other forms of transportation with a lip-curling disgust, often because we associate them with the people who hate our beloved cars and want to grind them into the internal components of their … Continue reading

2013 Chicago Auto Show Highlights

written by StreetsideStig | February 8, 2013

The press days are wrapping for the Chicago Auto Show, which means the towel boys will spend the evening mopping up the fingerprints those greasy journos left on the cars, all in preparation for more greasy fingerprints to come from … Continue reading

Small Power, Big Fun

written by StreetsideStig | February 5, 2013

If you listened closely last month, amidst the general clamor concerning the new Corvette’s square tail lights, you could hear a subtle bass layer of another variety of complaining – about the power. “Only 450 hp?” comment section PhDs whispered. … Continue reading