Steven A. Symes

5 days ago | theautowire.com | Steven A. Symes

Thieves are using a simple tool to steal Toyotas in record numbers, creating a growing problem. This trend has started in Australia, and we fear if it hasn’t already spread to the US, as well as other countries, it will soon enough. Stolen Toyota minivan found with a 60mm mortar inside. In Victoria, where many of the thefts are happening in Australia, car theft overall is at a record high. Data recently released for 2024 show a marked increase over the number of vehicles stolen in 2023.

3 weeks ago | motorious.com | Steven A. Symes

Five years ago, pretty much nobody wondered what it would be like to put a Ferrari F430 engine into a 1968 Ford Mustang. It’s like the exact opposite of Ford v Ferrari, violating the sensibilities of two sets of purists. That’s exactly what American Legends, a Phoenix shop specializing in hotrods and muscle cars did, and the result is completely awesome. Called the Corruptt Mustang, you can imagine this little pony generates a lot of commentary.

3 weeks ago | autos.yahoo.com | Steven A. Symes

Of all the generations, Gen Z is the most likely to fall victim to car theft, while Boomers are the least likely. That’s according to a study by the Post Office out of the UK. While the information is gleaned from the island nation, from what we’ve seen the societal trends are similar here in the US as well. Yet another automaker is idling a factory as the industry suffers. Per the study, even though only about seven percent of those surveyed had been victimized by car thieves in the last five y

1 month ago | motorious.com | Steven A. Symes

If you’ve seen or are even familiar with the classic car movie series Cannonball Run, you know about Captain Chaos. Dom DeLuise does a great job of portraying the notorious alter-ego of the otherwise meek Victor Prinzim. Anyway, it was thought for decades Captain Chaos was just a creation of the movies, but it turns out he really existed. Bill Warner explains all about it in a funny little story of the 1975 Cannonball.

1 month ago | ca.finance.yahoo.com | Steven A. Symes

Regarded by many as the most difficult circuit in Formula One, Monaco is legendary. Whether you’re a fan of Formula One racing or if you just have a casual knowledge of it, you’re likely aware of the reputation the Monaco Grand Prix carries. Held in the tiny city-state on tight streets featuring precision turns, it’s regarded by many drivers to be the most difficult race they face each season. It’s also steeped in motorsports history. Some have even called for the Monaco Grand Prix to be cancelled.