Top Viral News Stories of the Week: April 12 – 19, 2014

Jason Siu
by Jason Siu

Through the magic of social media, some stories just have a life of their own. We’ve compiled a list of this week’s most shared stories through Facebook, Twitter and Google+.

The Internet took a strong liking to our comparison of the Audi R8 and Porsche 911 while the first spy photos of the Ferrari LaFerrari XX spread like wildfire through social media. Lastly, the debut of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible at the New York Auto Show was also a huge favorite.

VIDEO: 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo vs Audi R8 V10 Plus

If you live in the northeast, you’ve just suffered through one of the worst winters in a very long time. The spring hasn’t been much better, either, but with most of the snow now melted, we couldn’t wait to get out to our local road course and officially declare winter closed and track season open.

Ferrari LaFerrari XX Spotted for First Time in Spy Photos

The more hardcore, track-only LaFerrari exotic has made its first appearance.

2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible Opens Up in New York

Chevrolet’s hardcore Z06 Corvette is breaking with tradition starting in the 2015 model year.

Jason Siu
Jason Siu

Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.

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