Event Coverage 2006

Hot Import Nights
Hot Import Nights
Tuner Wars
Thunder in the Burgh
NHSCC Auto Cross
Carlisle Perf. and Style
Tuner War
Pittsburgh Auto Show
World of Wheels

 
 

 

 

 
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July 09, 2007 - Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Walnut Street Show

   The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is in Shenley Park this weekend but they had an invitationa only show on Monday. Walnut Street was shut down to make way for a great mix of cars.

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July 07, 2007 - Cranberry Cruise/Show


   A car show/cruise was on 228 today. Check out the pictures….

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May 4, 2007 - Carlisle Performance & Style

   Carlisle Performance & Style is back this weekend. With over 1000 cars expected to be in attendance this weekend this will be one of the biggest shows of the year. The show has the "Ice House" which features in car entertainment at its best, with the Gotham SUV which has 70+ TVs (check out the picture on the left). There are also drifting demonstrations throughout the weekend as well. Pictures are up in the usual spot…

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April 27, 2007 - Pittsburgh Auto Show


   After having to postpone due to a truck falling through the ceiling, the Auto Show is back in Pittsburgh. Pictures are up in the usual spot.

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April 21, 2007 - Hot Import Nights

   Pictures are up from the Hot Import Nights show in Chantilly Va.

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January 20, 2007 - World of Wheels Pictures


   This morning we stopped at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center to check out the 46th annual World of Wheels car show. Pictures from the show are up on the site now.

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January 18, 2007 - World of Wheels in Pittsburgh


   World of Wheels is coming to the Burgh this weekend. Watch for pictures on Saturday.
The show will be open on Friday from 3PM - 10PM
Saturday 11AM - 10PM
Sunday 11AM - 7PM

General Admission will be $13.00
Children 6-12 $5.00
Children 5 and under are Free

Special Guest Appearances:
- Ricky Rudd – NASCAR Star
Saturday 2:00-4:00
- Rey Mysterio – WWE Superstar
Saturday 6:00pm-8:00pm
- Dwight White – Steelers Steel Curtain
Sunday 1:00-3:00
- Mel Blount – Steelers Hall of Fame Member
Sunday 3:00-5:00


 

December 31, 2006 - 2007 Show Schedule


   The 2007 show schedule is up on the site.

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June 11, 2006 - Thunder In the Burgh


   This is a great event for everyone near the downtown area. Make sure you bring ear plugs for the kids next year. What other city shuts down a street to hold drag races?

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June 2, 2006 - Honda to End Insight Production

   Honda is pulling he plug on the Insight, their first attempt in america's gas- electric hybrid market. Production is scheduled to end in September.

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June 2, 2006 - 2007 Ford Shelby Cobra GT500


   The new 2007 Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 was introduced at the New York Auto Show in March 2006. The new Shelby has a 5.4 liter, dual overhead cam modular engine. it is capable of generating 450 horsepower. The Shelby Cobra will go on sale later this year.

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May 30, 2006 - Porsche Cayman GTR

   The Porsche Caymen GTR Will increase the performance of the Caymen S in several ways. The GTR will have a 380-bhp X51 version of the 3.8 liter Carrera S engine. The 0 to 60 time can be expected to be just over 4 seconds.

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May 30, 2006 -Kasey Kahne dominates Coca-Cola 600


   Kasey Kahne led 158 of the 400 laps at the Coca Cola 600 this weekend. Kahne's Dodge Charger Beat out winner for the last three years Jimmy Johnson who finished second.

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May 23, 2006 - Hamman M5

   For some people buying a 90,000-dollar car isn't enough. So they have to take it an extra step. And companies like hamann is there for those car junkie's that can't get enough.

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May 18, 2006 - Saturn Sky


   Never thought i would say this but this Saturn does not look half that bad. Its lacking a little in performance, but if your looking for a nice little affordable convertiable this would be one of the top choices.

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May 15, 2006 - Super Tuner Challenge

   Only the truely insane would take some of these cars and say they just do not have enough power. But they are out there some where and these cars are here to prove it.

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May 13, 2006 - Hummer H1 Heads for Pasture


   GM says it will stop production in Jume on the Hummer H1 due to dismal sales figures.

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May 13, 2006 - Past and Present: BMW concept takes DNA from famous 328 race car, Z4 M Coupe

   BMW has turned back the clock a bit with their new concept, the Coupe Mille Miglia. The design is a fusion of the famous BMW 328 race car and the Z4 M Coupe.

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May 7, 2006 - Autocross

   We stopped by the North Park Swimming Pool today to check out the Autocross. Pics are up...

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May 7, 2006 - Carlisle Performance and Style Show


   We hit the road for Carlisle this weekend. Although the show didn't draw as many cars as the last time it was held at the fairgounds, it was still a better turnout than most of the shows we will attend this year. We really liked the "Ice House"....

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May 7, 2006 - Drag-Race Your SUV

   The 2006 Chevy Trailblazer SS gives you more get up and go for less money. With a 0 to 60 time of 5.7 seconds and it's 395-hp V8 engine, it competes with it's more expensive rivals.

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May 7, 2006 - Aston Martin reveals James Bond’s DBS for “CASINO ROYALE”


   007 gets an new ride in his next film. Mr. Bond will be driving the new Aston Martin DBS.

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April 27, 2006 - Ford Reality Show?

   Ford is getting in on the reality show craze with a show of their own. The show will pit contestants against each other to design a new concept car. For some reason I picture this turning into that Simpsons episode where Homer designs a car.

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April 11, 2006 - 2008 Toyota Prius will get 113mpg


   Reports are that the 2008 model of the gas and electric hybrid will hit upwards of 110 miles per gallon. This will be possible due to a reworking of the electrial system which will improve economy.

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April 10, 2006 - Take a Closer look at a Gallardo Spyder

   Lamborghini is releasing the Gallardo spyder for only 20 grand more than the coupe version. I know some of you are thinking 20 grand just to have a convertible version those people are nuts but if your buying a Lamborghini I don't think your to worried about 20 grand.

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March 30, 2006 - Motorex owner Nanahoshi Hiroaki arrested


   The owner of Motorex, the sole importer of Nissan Skyline GT-Rs in the US is in the Los Angeles lockup. He has been booked on what appear to be various felony charges and has his bail set at $500,000. check out his booking information here.

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March 29, 2006 - Is there a such this as to fast for the street.

   The Saleen S7 is pushing the envelope for being to fast for the street. The car is basically a Le Mans racecar on the street. Other than the Desert where could you actually enjoy this car?

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March 29, 2006 - One off Ferrari commissioned


   A collector has commissioned a rumored $1 million+ one off ferrari. With the same power as an Enzo but a redesigned body with more downforce this should be a sick car.

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March 28, 2006 - Lamborghini runs from cops only to get caught trying to refuel.

   Mental note...when running from the cops in a Lamborghini, make sure I have a full tank of gas.

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March 15, 2006 - 2007 Civic Type-R


   Honda is planning on releasing the Type-R Civic in 2007 and from what it seems they won't be letting anyone down with its 200 Horsepower engine when it is released

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March 6, 2006 - Vandals destroy rare collection of Jaguars

   In England over the weekend, Vandals broke into a warehouse and decided to hold a demoltion derby with the over $1million worth of Jags inside. The collection which included an extremely rare 1934 model had been collected over 30 years, but took less than a night to destroy. I saw send the vandals to Abu Graibs.

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