How to start a car-hauling company in 13 steps

A car-hauling business can lucrative, but it’s important to research first and make sure you’re covering the required areas. Here are 13 steps needed to start a successful car-hauling business — registering your business to marketing it. Get The Necessary Permits And Licenses Before you can start your car-hauling business, make sure it’s legal in your state or locality. Depending on where you live, it may include obtaining a commercial driver’s license, registering for special taxes, filing for federal and/or state insurance and obtaining a business license. Find Financing Start-up costs for any business can be high. You may need

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De Tomaso refreshes hypercar standing with new P900

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Italian sports car manufacturer De Tomaso is on the comeback trail after financial issues derailed the company in the early 2000s. De Tomaso has introduced the P900 hypercar, one of the few road cars that achieves 1:1 power to weight ratios. It allows  the 900 kilogram (1,984-pound) machine to produce 900 horsepower. The automaker is also passing, at least for now, on the EV future, betting instead on the use of environmentally friendly synthetic fuel in the P900. Only 18 P900s will be built priced at $3M each. It’s a big step for the producer of the famous Mangusta and

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Best way to find the right car accident lawyer

Trying to avoid any mistakes while driving means better odds of not being pulled over and ticketed as well as keeping yourself and other drivers safe. However, accidents happen, and they’re entirely unexpected and can result in a lot of damage. The damage can be to a single car or multiple vehicles. Accidents can also affect mental health and physical well-being. It’s also why it’s important to hire a lawyer. He or she will be able to represent you properly. Why A Lawyer Is Necessary After A Car Accident Choosing the right attorney will ensure an accident claim is handled

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#247, 2022 LA Auto Show: Vintage Ferrari, Bespoke ’67, Solo

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 31:49 — 43.7MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | MoreCharge Cars was founded in 2016 and its first project is now available. Without the manufacturer mentioned, the London-based company has for order 499 of its bespoke “The ’67 By Charge Car.” Created individually and built like the original Ford Mustang but electric and built from the “ground up,” the ’67 is on display during the LA Auto Show. Bill Morse, a marketing spokesperson for the London-based company is the first of my three guests during the opening day of the 2022 LA Auto

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Cool gear to take on your next road trip or vacation

Gas prices are falling and travel is surging and Americans are again adding road trips again to their vacation plans. Whether a short weekend trip nearby or a long month road trip, there are several products you may take on your next adventure. Here are some cool products displayed at the Taiwan Excellence booth during this year’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Show. Whether you’ve brought your own food or plan on fast-food dining, eating will likely be a part of drive on road trip. Why not forego the plastic utensils and cups and make it a plastic-free trip? Options abound, from

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Porsche 911 Dakar honors rich off-road history

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Apparently it’s no longer enough for Porsche 911s to dominate on the asphalt. The iconic German automaker recently modified its flagship to scale a volcano and has now unveiled the 911 Dakar. It’s a multi-purpose sports car said to be “equally at home on loose surfaces as it does on country roads.” No automaker is prouder of its heritage than Porsche; the 911 Dakar is a nod to the company’s off-road racing. The 911 Dakar car pays homage to Porsche’s successful line of Paris-Dakar race cars in the 1980s, but wasn’t developed to race off road. Rather, the 2,500 911

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The basics of properly taking care of a car

Investing in a car often involves a substantial amount of money. With rare exceptions, vehicles don’t come cheap, particularly with the continuing cost of living increases. Taking care of your vehicle will ensure it operates properly and it will maintain its resale value when it’s time to sell it and purchase another vehicle. Proper maintenance is important for comfort and general performance. Longevity is an important trait, but regular vehicle car care isn’t easy for all owners. Often, they don’t know how, when and where to start. Here are some tips for proper maintenance: Exterior Cleaning The exterior of vehicles

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#246, New Ferrari, LA Auto Show, Dumb Car Names

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 24:25 — 33.5MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | MoreAs we do periodically throughout the year, on this week’s episode of The Weekly Driver Podcast co-host Bruce Aldrich and I get caught up on the automotive industry news. There’s always a lot happening, and our topics cover a wide range. First, car names can mean a lot toward the success or failure of an automobile. We found a recent list on a prominent auto site that lists the top-25 worst car names in history. The list comes to mind with the not-too-long-ago naming

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Ferrari Purosangue SUV: When nobody knows your name

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The idea of a supercar presented as a sport utility vehicle was preposterous — until a few years ago. Sales were so high, not even niche high-end manufacturers could ignore the consumer shift away from sedans to more versatile people haulers. Welcome Ferrari to the once-off-limits core of prestigious carmakers clamoring for a market share. Joining the Aston Martin DBX, Bentley Bentayga, Lamborghini Urus, Porsche Cayenne and Rolls-Royce Cullinan, the 2023 Ferrari Purosangue is expected to debut in July. It’s a rare double for the Italian carmaker — a new model and its first SUV. Introduced last September, the most

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#245, Young reporter Mason Bloom joins TheWeeklyDriver.com

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 25:40 — 35.2MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | MoreMason Bloom has experienced a lot as a young automotive enthusiast. His father owns a Porsche 911 and his father’s friend owns an Aston Martin Vantage. Bloom drove the latter at age 12. The Porsche and Aston Martin experiences solidified Bloom’s passion for high-performance vehicles. It also ignited his interest in writing about his experiences and the always-compelling automobile industry. Bloom, 16, a sophomore at Aptos High School (located on the central coast of California), is our guest this week on The Weekly Driver

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Wildly modified Porsche 911s scale world’s highest volcano

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Porsche 911s are usually more at home on the race track than on the side of volcanos — until now. At the direction of Porsche’s Vice President of Vehicle Architecture Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser, 992 911 lead engineer Michael Rösler was assigned to work with Romain Dumas Motorsport to devise two 911s to climb the highest volcano in the world. Scaling Chile’s 22,615 foot (6.9 kilometers) Ojo del Salado would require a very different 911, and the teams at Porsche Wiessach and Romain Dumas Motorsport delivered. The result was two wild Porsche 911s Carrera 4S and a 19,708 feet (six kilometers) climb through thick

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What can you expect when owning an electric vehicle?

Electric cars are increasingly common. Knowledge of the industry is imperative whether you’re about to purchase an electric vehicle soon or considering one in the future. It’s particularly important to understand how EVs work because of the many available electric cars and trucks Following are several general interest areas, detailing the advantages of owning an electric vehicle: Less Noise Pollution Electric vehicles dramatically reduce noise pollution. New EV drivers may experience a “learning curse.” Non-combustion engine cars and trucks are appreciably quiet on the road. Gas and diesel fuel cars have varying levels of driving noise, most prominently the “ping”

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Velocity Invitational: Mario Andretti, epic races, big crowds

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LAGUNA SECA – The Velocity Invitational, a motorsports festival held Oct. 14-16 at WeatherTech Raceway, was a nod to the adage that good things come in threes. First, there was living legend Mario Andretti, 82, behind the wheel of a modern Formula 1 car for the first time. Second was exciting split-second race finishes that thrilled the crowd of more than 15,000. Third was the tens of millions of dollars worth of vintage race and hypercars gracing the track. It made the Velocity Invitational one of the country’s more unique motorsports experiences. While the three-day event featured hundreds of vehicles

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WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca repaved for 2023

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca — one of California’s fastest race tracks — is going to get faster in 2023.  A planned resurfacing and resulting smoother surface should allow the diverse array of competitors on next year’s schedule to blaze through the 11-turn track at greater speeds. WeatherTech’s 2023 Major Events Season boasts an eclectic mix of IndyCar, IMSA, MotoAmerica superbikes, muscle cars, historic cars and motorcycles competing in traditional and untraditional race formats. All events will be held on the track’s first repaving since 2007. Spectators also receive an upgrade in the form of a rebuilt Start/Finish bridge which will

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Ferrari launches first Le Mans Hypercar in 50 years

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Ferrari has unveiled its long-anticipated Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) endurance race car, named the 499P, following months of teasers and a 50-year absence from top-class endurance racing. The vehicle is set to compete in the 100th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2023. The 499P has been in design since March of 2021 and is debuting after several prominent automakers, including Porsche, Cadillac and BMW have announced their own prototype racers. Ferrari is unique because it will compete in the LMH class instead of the Le Mans Daytona Hybrid (LMDH) class, a costlier series due to the

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#244, Insurance expert talks all things winter driving

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:06 — 40.0MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | MoreIt’s a family affair. Several relatives have been or are in the field and now for nearly a decade, Melanie Musson has cultivated her expertise in the car insurance industry. With Halloween and the winter on the horizon, Musson, a published car insurance expert with CarInsuranceComparison.com, is our guest this week on The Weekly Driver Podcast. Co-hosts Bruce Aldrich and James Raia talk with Musson about the importance for drivers and pedestrians to remain acutely vigilant during the time of the year when nightfall

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