John Coyle's first memories are of identifying makes and models while driving with his dad. His favorite vehicles smell like gasoline, shoot fire, and sound like buildings falling down. Before he began his career in the automotive field, he daily drove a 1978 Jaguar XJ6 with a fully functional electrical system. He lives in Seattle, Washington.

Subaru BRZ With an LS2 Swap: Hot or Not?

Subaru BRZ With an LS2 Swap: Hot or Not?

The automotive press has swooned over the FR-S and BRZ since they were introduced. The only complaint? There’s not a lot of power. So Weapons Grade Performance fixed it. In place of the 200hp boxer motor, they dropped in an LS2 from a GTO. The “BRZ06” isn’t running yet—note the lack of accessories or a radiator—but the […] More »

By: | December 14, 2012



Corvette C5 Driver Walks Away From 50MPH Head-On Crash

Corvette C5 Driver Walks Away From 50MPH Head-On Crash

A drunk driver who crossed the center line is to blame for this brutal collision, but fortunately the driver of the C5 walked away with relatively minor injuries. According to the post on Corvette Forum, he scraped his head on the roof upon impact, his lower leg and calf got ripped open by the clutch pedal, and […] More »

By: | December 13, 2012


Cadillac CTS-V Coupe World Challenge GT Race Car: Hot or Not?

Cadillac CTS-V Coupe World Challenge GT Race Car: Hot or Not?

Cadillac used to mean luxury above all else. But today the marque makes brutally fast sedans, and this CTS-V looks as luxurious as a Glock 19. This baby is wearing a different livery—reminds me of a Mondrian painting—than the car Johnny O’Connell and Andy Pilgrim campaigned in the SCCA World Challenge GT series, and the […] More »

By: | November 28, 2012


2012 Los Angeles Auto Show Preview: Small is the New Big

2012 Los Angeles Auto Show Preview: Small is the New Big

I was at the Los Angeles Auto Show during 2010, when it was the year of the Camaro, and some of the displays—like the one above—were awesome. This year won’t be as Camaro or LS heavy, unfortunately. The General isn’t going to take the drapes off the C7 until January, and since this is a […] More »

By: | November 28, 2012



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