by Wallace Wyss - I thought I first came across it in the '70-72 period when I worked for Motor Trend and associate art director Chuck Queener (who had depicted many a GTO in his paintings) was showing it around (Chuck also took me for a ride … [Read more...]
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Design Commentary: Proposing the Next Generation Corvette (like 2023)
November 6, 2020 By 6 Comments
And why it's needed... by Wallace Wyss - OK the new Corvette is, admittedly, a tour de force. After 60 yrs of promising it they finally went mid-engine. Now they have a world class car to combat the European claims of superior handling, speed, … [Read more...]
Editorial: Why Do Automakers Charge Writers Who Want to Write About Their Cars?
October 31, 2020 By 1 Comment
by Wallace Wyss - I talked to a Corvette writer the other day, and he's got plenty to talk about on the new Corvette but I was shocked to find that GM wanted to charge him $200 per picture to get pictures of clay models for a new book. … [Read more...]
Lucid Air: Pitching to the Right Audience
October 29, 2020 By 9 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - There is no more perfect audience for the products of a new car company, called Lucid Motors, than Malibu. That's because the cheapest house is one million dollars going up to $150,000,000. People there like to show off … [Read more...]
Park City Cars & Coffee
October 27, 2020 By 9 Comments
Lancaster Cars and Coffee by Don Meluzio - On a very chilly day, my son and I took off to a Cars & Coffee in nearby Lancaster, Pa. It was 53 Degrees and a little breezy, brrr. That didn't seem to keep people at home for a good car show. … [Read more...]
The Renault Alpine A110
October 24, 2020 By 3 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - Renault has brought back the Renault Alpine A110, a two seat coupe similar to the Porsche Cayman and Audi TT. Its chief plus is the light weight. Would you believe 1,100kg (depending on the version chosen). That's only 3/4 the … [Read more...]
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