Author Archives: PeteRizzo

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In Memory of Carroll Shelby: The Most Interesting Man in the World

When I was young, I fantasized about cars. I collected Hot Wheels. I set up painstakingly complex pathways for them to navigate. I drew sketches of fantastic creations. However, I never chased down this dream. For me, like many of … Continue reading →

The 1946-48 Chevy Fleetmaster: The Calm Before the Storm

The aftermath of World War II did not immediately yield a period of prosperity. After all, while much had changed, the boom that is commonly associated with the post-war years had yet to fully take hold in the American marketplace. Continue reading →

The AMC “Rebel Machine”: More Than A One-Year Wonder

Billed as “the car you’ve always wanted” by Madison Avenue, the 1970 AMC Rebel Machine was the company’s first entry into the midsize muscle car field, and one that while often overlooked, was never completely forgotten. Continue reading →

The 1965 Plymouth Belvedere: A Mad Scientist’s Dream

Despite the rebukes from critics, the Belvedere packed a raw power beneath the surface that helps it retain notoriety even to this day. Continue reading →

The Three Most Memorable Car Names

“What’s in a name?” Shakespeare famously asked in his classic play “Romeo and Juliet,” and while he seems to conclude that the flower would smell just as good regardless of its name, there’s no doubt that a great name can be a make or break in some cases. Continue reading →

Google’s autonomous vehicles get one step closer to market

Over the past few years, the race has been on to bring the first autonomous vehicle – a car able to drive on its own without driver assistance – to the market. Continue reading →

The Top Three Corvette Models of All-Time

Every tweak and change in the Corvette seems to tell us more about ourselves, and how as car fans, we’ve come to expect the very best from certain automakers. Continue reading →

The 1962 Coupe de Ville can bring out the Don Draper in you

On March 25, the cast of “Mad Men” was back in full force on AMC, returning for another season full of complex characters, expertly crafted sets and plot lines packed with mystery and intrigue. Continue reading →

Looking for a job?: SEMA has top auto industry positions listed

As a lifetime car lover, you may have thought about quitting your day job, driving off in your classic Mustang and pursuing your dream job in the automotive industry. Continue reading →

Trucks to roar back in 2012, SEMA says

In recent weeks, new reports have indicated that the gas-powered engine is triumphing again with buyers at the marketplace. For example, readers may remember our story on the shrinking percentage of previous hybrid owners that are reportedly returning to dealerships to make the same purchase. Continue reading →