With over $500 million up for grabs in the 42-state Mega Millions lottery, somebody will be buying some cars soon. The drawing for the biggest jackpot in the nation’s history is tonight. If one or more people hit all the numbers, they’ll walk away with plenty of money to choose whatever vehicle they want to drive. Here are my five […]

Attend the monthly Caffeine & Octane event here in Atlanta and you may meet a local car nut with a French accent. That’s Gabriel. The first time I met him, I’d taken the new Mini Roadster to the show. In my memory, Gabriel sprinted toward me as I parked and got out of the car. It was really probably more […]

I want to share information on Toyota’s “100 Cars for Good” program because I think it’s a great opportunity for registered 501(c)(3) organizations. So many friends are out there working for the greater good, whether helping animals, children or those forgotten by society. A car could be a useful tool in reaching out. So here it is, simply:

I sometimes joke that photographer Dave May was born in an Austin Healey. His father John has long been a Healey enthusiast and active on the local and national Healey club scene. So when Dave proposed we join some members of the Atlanta Austin Healey Club for a tech session, I couldn’t say no. Especially once I heard about the […]

The 2012 Geneva Motor Show is underway, and so is AutoTrader.com‘s coverage of one of Europe’s biggest automotive exhibitions. I’m following several manufacturers for AutoTrader.com, including supercar builders Bugatti and Koenigsegg, each of whom are introducing new 1000+ horsepower machines. Aston Martin’s new sports cars don’t have quite that much muscle, but both its V8 Vantage and V12 Zagato look […]

And it sounds glorious. But don’t trust me, hear for yourself.   Tomorrow morning, Aston Martin reveals the V12 Zagato to the press attending the Geneva Auto Show. Follow all AutoTrader.com’s Geneva coverage here.

It was another great day at the Caffeine & Octane meet. Hundreds of interesting exotic, antique and classic automobiles were on hand, including the ones in our photo quiz. Can you name the vehicles from today’s show from just a small detail? Take the quiz here: Thanks to Dave May for the quiz photography.

A friend posted this photo on Facebook yesterday. He lives in California where, lately, a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline sells for well over $4. Just 12 gallons cost him over fifty bucks. Last year when gas prices were low, we reported on a jump in searches for trucks and SUVs. Now that prices are climbing again, we’re seeing a […]