Author Archives: PeteRizzo

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After a decade back in the saddle, Dodge leaves NASCAR

NASCAR fans and Dodge enthusiasts across the country let out a collective sigh of mourning when rumors were confirmed yesterday that the Dodge label would be exiting the racing circuit starting with the 2013 season. Continue reading →

Long gone but hardly forgotten: Packard Motor Company

In the history of American car making, many great name plates have graced the roads only to meet a bitter end. Continue reading →

Racers get to show off “Peak”-performance at annual Hill Climb

Competitors are hoping to reach new heights of racing glory as they ramp up to participate in this weekend’s annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb near Colorado Springs. Continue reading →

Gearheads from all over show off on Collector Car Appreciation Day

Even members of congress can agree that a sweet collector car is something to celebrate, as for the third year running, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) got approval for an official day to honor the rich heritage of classic car restoration. Continue reading →

An appreciation for the A-body muscle cars of the late 60s and early 70s

My favorite incarnations of the platform were the first- and second-generation frames, developed in 1964 and 1968, respectively, when the A-body served as a base for not only the companies most popular medium-sized coupes, but also many of the meanest rides to ever come out of the GM stable. Continue reading →

New trend report provides color palette for cars of the future

The cars of the future could soon be as colorful and vibrant as your frozen yogurt toppings, according to a new report from BASF, one of the world’s largest chemical makers. Continue reading →

Massachusetts could soon pass gas guzzler tax, SEMA warns

While it has been rumored to have been developing in the Massachusetts legislature since as far back as 2009, an attempt by officials in the Bay State to tax gas guzzling vehicles by up to 10 percent of their sale price could soon become law. Continue reading →

A History of the Batmobile

Like many of the heroes of U.S. popular culture, Batman has always been about high-performance vehicles. Continue reading →

The Best of the 2012 Iola Old Car Show

This past weekend, Gold Eagle stopped by the 40th annual Iola Old Car Show and Swap Meet in Iola, Wisconsin, for four days of classic cars, seminars and family-friendly fun. Continue reading →

Becoming the Boss: How the 1970 Mustang Boss 302 was promoted

If the Mustang Boss made a lasting impression on Ford owners, that was its intention. Continue reading →