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2023 Nissan Z Review: Pure. Simple. Sports Car.
The latest Nissan Z, stylistically speaking, pays homage to the Zs of old. But, critically, brings the right amount of modern tech to keep up with the hustle and bustle of the modern world.
We live in transient automotive times. Every new vehicle we see is electrified this and hybrid that. All the momentum points to EVs quickly taking over our roads, with automated versions of them not far behind. And for that reason alone, the brand new, seventh-generation Nissan Z is novel, in that it’s not novel at all. And I love it.
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Episode 325: The Miami GP put on a show! And a race too.
The Inaugural Miami Grand Prix packed the crowd with celebrities, novel tricks, and fanfare. And the effort put into transforming the “streets” proved mega. But how did the racing itself hold up?
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Episode 324: Italian GP at Imola Sees Different teams thrive!
With a stop in Europe before the circus heads stateside, some of the mid pack teams make real developmental progress on their cars. In America, both Indycar and IMSA put on spectacular shows on May 1st.
- Red Bull resurges in a big way, collecting near maximum points
- Ferrari falters, on home soil no less
- Good show by McLaren, in both Formula 1 and Indycar!
- Ricky Taylor and Wayne Taylor Racing put on a Clinic at Laguna Seca.
- Pato O’Ward wins at Barber in Alabama For Arrow McLaren SP
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Episode 323: Ricky Taylor Explores his Acura DPI car with us at Laguna Seca
We also chat about the 2023 LMDH entry, racing against, and with, Kevin Magnussen, and all the ups and downs of his 2022 IMSA thus far
- A quick overview of the 2022 Italian Grand Prix at Imola
- Ricky Taylor shares his thoughts on his 2022 season
- We chat about the ins and outs of DPI downforce
- What’s it like to see Kevin Magnussen back in F1?
- What races look good for Wayne Taylor Racing in 2022?
- What about 2022 and beyond?
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Episode 322: Dissecting Robb Holland’s Busy Team Owner/Driver Life
The SRO pro racing driver also owns and runs a two-car racing team, keeps busy with several writing assignments, and, somehow, maintains a personal life.
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Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Jumps into the Off-Road Fight
Multimatic DSSV shocks, mud terrain tires, and more ground clearance and wheel travel than any other Chevy Full-size is what makes it the new Silverado flagship.
Why does this Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 even exist? You may wonder. Well, it all started in 2009 with the launch of the (2010 model year) Ford F-150 Raptor: A production truck with legit off-roading tech. But the Raptor was not built to tackle Moab, rather jump over terrain like Baja. And, boy-o-boy, did it take off.
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Episode 321: Australian GP Delivers 3rd Round Thriller!
As constructors start to sort out their cars and better understand underlying issues, we see a tightening and thrilling mid-pack battle as some teams start to flirt with the front. Reliability is still a concern, as are sorting out which drivers have the best grip on this new F1 era.
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Episode 320: Vegas Baby, Vegas!
It’s official, Formula 1 added a third Grand Prix to the United States calendar in 2023, this one a Saturday night street race in Las Vegas, Nevada. We also catch up on IMSA and WEC racing. And touch on Indycar as well.
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The Hot to the Touch 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Hatch is Here
We’ve got a new, properly hot hatch coming to the U.S. courtesy of Toyota. The one and only transmission is a six-speed manual, you get more driven wheels than cylinders, and 300 horsepower!
You’re witnessing enthusiast history right now. The Corolla name is set to totally redeem itself in the eyes of the enthusiast crowd with the official announcement of the new 2023 GR Corolla. A rally-inspired, bombastic, bonkers, and brazen hot hatch from Toyota that aims to set the car loving crowd on its head. Small Toyotas this hot haven’t been with us since the All-Trac days, which were rally inspired Celicas from the 90s.
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