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Shared Ride & Drive In A Corvette C8 Defined American Supercar On Public Roads

The belle of the ball during the MPG Drive Day 2022 - the Corvette C8 in front of the iconic Ferris Wheel at Calamigos Ranch Event Center. Image Credit: Edmund Jenks (2022)

Shared Ride & Drive In A Corvette C8 Defined American Supercar On Public Roads

The Motor Press Guild hosts many events and meetings throughout the year. Yes! These last couple of years have had their share of protocol challenges, but to have an opportunity to drive many types of cars on everyday roads as opposed to Tracks or Autocross set environments, allows one to judge and share a special experience in drivetime that few other events can hold.

A Shared Memory of Tim Considine 1940-2022 - Journalist

Tim Considine pictured in one of his favorite summertime activities and elements - observing and photographing the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2018. Tim was being honored for his historical connection in having owned and raced in this car ... that was later awarded first place in Class N-2 for OSCAs 1955-1960. This car,  S/N 1168 Morelli-bodied MT4, is a more streamlined version of the previous MT4 designs. It was especially built for an American customer in late 1955. Considine wrote to Jodi Ellis (good friend and assisted Tim in designing his published works) after the event. “The OSCA I bought new in 1957 – I was 16 – and sold and lost track of in the early ’60s, won its class at Pebble, restored beautifully by the current owners in my livery. Note that two of the judges were Derek Bell and Tom Kristensen!” Image Credit: Albert Wong - Motor Press Guild (2018)

 

A Shared Memory of Tim Considine 1940-2022 - Journalist 
By: James E. Groth - Founding Member, Motor Press Guild - March 5, 2022

Like most young boys of my era, I watched Tim Considine, the young actor, faithfully portray Andy Hardy of The Hardy Boys and I identified with him as Spin in The Adventures of Spin and Marty . However, I know him because we were both charter members of the largest professional group of automotive journalist and public relations professionals. In 1983 our group was known as IMPA West. We didn't like being ruled by IMPA so we split from them to form The Motor Press Guild.  As a board member, Tim’s direction added to the positive and most productive era MPG had on behalf of both members and manufactures. 

New At The Petersen Automotive Museum - Reclaimed Rust: The James Hetfield Collection

Hetfield and Dore's "Black Pearl" as it is first observed by the attendees of the ribbon cutting ceremony for the exhibit "Reclaimed Rust - The James Hetfield Collection" featured in the prestigious Bruce Meyer Family Gallery within the Petersen Automotive Museum. Image Credit: Edmund Jenks (2020)

New At The Petersen Automotive Museum - Reclaimed Rust: The James Hetfield Collection

For those who are fans of heavy metal rock music, the name of Metallica is emblazoned at the top of their minds ... this group has only sold 130 million records comprised through a 10 album catalog. The lead singer, guitarist, guitar designer, and one of two forming members of the band to remain a driving force, James Hetfield, started his life in Southern California Downey, came to motor culture honestly through having a father who, when he wasn't at work, was in the garage, tinkering.

Lexus ES 300h, What The Socially Responsible Moderately Rich Will Be Driving Next

ES 300h In Sunlit Green - Image Credit: James Groth / Miles Ahead Communications (2018)


Lexus ES 300h, What The Socially Responsible Moderately Rich Will Be Driving Next
by: James Groth / Miles Ahead Communications

Winding and scenic roads just outside of Nashville, TN provided an ideal setting for the media introduction of the seventh-generation Lexus ES. For 2019 the lineup features the V6 ES 350, ES 300h hybrid and for the first time the ES F-SPORT. At time of writing there is an embargo on the driving impressions of the three models tested. This is a preview of the features of the ES line-up with a close up focus on the ES 300h. A shorter version first appeared in print at Ron Cogan’s Green Car Journal. 

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