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Gordon Murray has designed the last car of his carer, the GMA T.50

Supercar designer Gordon Murray: McLaren F1 to GMA T.50

September 9, 2020 by James Raia

Gordon Murray isn’t employed as a mathematician or bariatrician. But no one in the automotive industry knows more about numbers and weight and how to … Read more

Bruce Aldrich and James Raia interview journalist and photographer John Lamm about his new book on the Supercar Revolution.

#1 The Weekly Driver Podcast Video: Author John Lamm

January 21, 2019January 21, 2019 by James Raia

Few journalists in the automotive industry have as much expertise as John Lamm. The long-time writer and photographer has interviewed and photographed many of the … Read more

John Lamm is a journalist and photographer who has worked for decades for many of the automotive industry's most prestigious magazines. He's also the author of several books, including the new release, Supercar Revolution: The Fastest Cars Of All Time. Sub-titled "The one-stop guide to world-class supercar and their battle for ultimate performance and supremacy," Lamm's coffeetable-sized volume is essential for anyone who admires, dreams of, or owns a supercar of their own. The veteran journalist is our guest on episode #70 of The Weekly Driver Podcast. It's also our first episode on video. It will be posted separately. Hamm's book is cleverly organized by decades but also m.p.h. “Section 1: The First Wave, 1967-1978” features the first supercars in the 150-190 m.p.h range., including the Lamborghini Miura and Countach. “Section 2: The Group B Connection, 1983-1991” includes supercars that can run 163-220 m.p.h and features the likes of the Ferrari F40, Acura NSX and The Vector. “Section 3: The Modern Supercar Era 1992-Present” features the fastest of all, supercars that go 190-250 m.p.h., and includes the McLaren F1, Bugatti Veyron, Ford GT, Pagani Huayra and more. Bruce and I discuss with Hamm the book-writing process and his long tenure as an automotive journalist and photographer. We also discuss his relationships with icons of the automotive world, including comedian Jay Leno. The book includes a feature Leno, host of Jay Leno’s Garage and one of the world's best-known automotive collectors and enthusiasts. (Supercar Revolution: The Fastest Cars Of All Time, Published by Motorbooks, Hardcover, 240 pages, $40 USD, $52 CAN, ISBN: 9780760363348.) The book is available on Amazon, here: The Weekly Driver encourages and appreciates feedback from our listeners. Please forward episode links to family, friend and colleagues. And you are welcome to repost links from the podcast to your social media accounts. Support our podcast by shopping on Amazon.com. Please send comments and suggestions for new episodes to James Raia via email: james@jamesraia.com. All episodes of the podcast are archived on www.theweeklydriver.com/podcast Every episode is also available on your preferred podcast platform: Google Play iTunes Spotify Stitcher The Weekly Driver Podcast is presented by www.americanmuscle.com.

#70, Journalist, photographer John Lamm’s new supercar book

January 17, 2019January 17, 2019 by James Raia

The Weekly Driver Podcast, Episode 4, Ferrari owner Bill Finkbeiner

December 27, 2017September 19, 2017 by James Raia

Jerry Seinfeld is going to auction his rare Lotus at a Texas auction.

Jerry Seinfeld set to auction rare Lotus super car in Texas

May 18, 2017May 16, 2017 by James Raia

Jerry Seinfeld is known for his passion for Porsche cars. But the comedian has a vast interest in all kinds of automobiles, including a rare … Read more

The new Ferrari 812 Superfast will debut at the Geneva Auto Show

New Ferrari 812 Superfast: Italian carmaker’s finest?

February 16, 2017 by Weekly Driver News Service

Ferrari may have outdone itself. The iconic Italian automaker will debut the Ferrari 812 Superfast, “the most powerful and fastest Ferrari” in the manufacturer’s history … Read more

The 2016 Nissan GT-R is carmaker's super car.

Nissan legacy: small sedans, SUVs, super cars

January 16, 2017 by James Raia

Approaching its 85th birthday, Nissan has endured ownership changes, collaborations and mergers and has emerged as the manufacturer of a varied collection of popular cars … Read more

The BMW legacy has taken the manufacturer from airplanes to supercars.

Manufacturer Spotlight: BMW, airplanes to supercars

January 13, 2017 by James Raia

With its legacy dating nearly 110 years to manufacturing airplanes, BMW (Bavarian Motor Works) is renowned for its luxury vehicles that provide a unique combination … Read more

Manufacturer Spotlight: McLaren, the elegant supercar

January 13, 2017 by James Raia

Lightweight, fast and British is the most succinct way to define McLaren. But the supercar is much more. Conceived with the passion of Formula 1 … Read more

The new Bugatti Chiron will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 2.0 seconds.

New Bugatti Chiron: 0-60 mph, 2.0 seconds, $2.5 million

October 1, 2015 by Weekly Driver News Service

A decade ago, the Bugatti Veyron set the standard for supercars. Now the iconic carmaker is attempting to reclaim its former top perch with the … Read more

Hello, Tesla, welcome the 2,400 hp SP-200 SIN supercar

June 2, 2015 by Weekly Driver News Service

PSC Motors in Las Vegas has announced its pending entry in the hybrid supercar business with the limited manufacture of the awkwardly titled SP-200 SIN. … Read more

New Bugatti supercar pending: 1,600 horsepower, 0-60 mph in 1.8 seconds

March 20, 2014November 19, 2012 by James Raia

Bugatti never rests on its new automotive masterpieces for long. Which is to say, the iconic carmaker is working on a lighter, faster car likely … Read more

2014 Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series: Lightweight, powerful, no price — yet

November 11, 2012 by James Raia

The 2014 Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series, the fifth edition of the race car-inspired lightweight speedster with a top speed of 196 mph, will go … Read more

Bugatti Veyron remains world’s most expensive car in 2012

June 3, 2013December 7, 2011 by James Raia

The Bugatti Veyron Supersport, the exclusive and elusive French-made supercar, remains the world’s most expensive car in 2012, according to the new report on Forbes.com. … Read more