[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Legislation (L.D. 822/H.P. 596) has been introduced in Maine to prohibit the sale of motor fuel with greater than 10% ethanol. Separate legislation (S.P. 86/L.D. 274) has also been introduced to allow the sale of ethanol-free gasoline statewide. The bill currently awaits consideration in the Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. You…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Aston Martin Project “003” Manufacturer image Aston Martin’s latest bonkers hypercar, dubbed Project “003” for now — the Valkyrie and Valkyrie AMR Pro were “001” and “002,” respectively — is gearing up for its debut at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show in March. Related: More Auto Show Coverage First announced in September,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Mini is a company that should be taken seriously when it sets about building a performance car. That’s why we stood up and listened when, late last year, we heard that the Mini Cooper JCW GP was coming back in 2020 after what will be a seven-year hiatus. Now, we’re seeing the first…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2018 Mercedes-AMG S63 Manufacturer image Vehicles Affected: Approximately 5,700 model-year 2018 Mercedes-Benz S450 sedans and S560 coupes and sedans; model-year 2018 Mercedes-AMG S63 coupes, sedans and cabriolets; and model-year 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S560 sedans The Problem: Due to an incorrect steering boot installation, the Active Steering Assist system may remain engaged despite the driver’s…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Volkswagen Type 2 is one of the German automaker’s most enduring designs and was even kept in production in Brazil until 2013. Volkswagen sold countless numbers around the world and, while the T2 generation isn’t as cute as the original T1, it has its place in history. At the F.re.e Leisure and…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The fine gents over at Germany’s Sport Auto magazine took the Ferrari 812 Superfast to the country’s famed Nurburgring for a super test. Though the actual driving happened back in June of 2018, Sport Auto just released the footage and video this month and it’s a helluva spirited drive and an impressive lap…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 Manufacturer image Vehicles Affected: Approximately 800 model-year 2018-19 Mercedes-AMG GLC63, GLC63 coupe and GLC63S SUVs The Problem: The frontal airbag may have a delayed deployment for certain unbelted front-seat passengers, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. The Fix: Dealers will update the airbag control unit…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Is John Cena’s 2017 Ford GT cursed? The Liquid Blue GT is officially looking for its fifth owner, one who can hopefully give it a forever home. (And maybe drive the damn thing? More on that in a second.) On October of 2017, Cena took delivery of this GT, and by November 30th,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Just as Mercedes is adept at rolling out First Edition models, it can do the same with Final Edition models. It just so happens that the latter is more fitting for the times, particularly with the SLC-Class, Merc’s largely forgotten retractable hardtop convertible. In case you didn’t know, Mercedes is closing the book…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] AACA outlines potential of future expansion plans The September-October 2018 edition of Antique Automobile magazine offers two pages of insights into the expansion of the headquarters and library of the Antique Automobile Club of America. West Peterson edits the publication (send correspondence to AACA Letters, 186 Manor Lane, Dayton, Ohio 45429). Steve Moskowitz,…