AutoGuide Now for the Week of July 20
It’s that time of the week again and, no, we’re not just talking about Monday. It’s time to get a sneak peek of the all the fun stories and car reviews that are coming your way in the next few weeks!
“Sometimes, I get to drive things that are really cool. Like, next level awesome. This is one of those weeks. From Friday until Monday, I’ll be behind the wheel of the McLaren 650S Spider. With a turbocharged 3.8-liter V8 making 641 hp and 500 lb-ft of torque, the mid-engine supercar is bound to attract some attention. But does driving a supercar make you an instant celebrity?”
“If you think Mike has a hot car this week, you should listen to this. The car I’m testing sports a sexy matte blue paint finish. Does Mike’s tester have a fancy look? I’m not going to definitively say yes or no, that’s up to you to decide, but I think the answer is obvious. Be sure to learn all about the limited-run Hyundai Veloster Turbo Rally edition that I’ll be checking out this week by following me on Twitter and keeping your eyes glued to our Car Reviews page.
“This week, I’m hitting the racetrack! As a member of MAMA, the Midwest Automotive Media Association, I’ve been invited to participate in a high-speed driving school at Gingerman Raceway in western Michigan. When offered this opportunity, I jumped at it like a feral cat pouncing on a sickly chipmunk. It’s ALWAYS a good thing to hone your track-driving skills and I can’t wait to turn some hot laps.”
“I’ve been waiting to drive this car for ages now, and this week, I finally get my hands on a Dodge Challenger. No, it’s not the Hellcat. I’ll be driving the Scat Pack Challenger with a manual transmission. This makes me happy. I have a huge soft spot for muscle cars. I’ve always preferred the Challenger’s retro look over the Camaro and Mustang, but I’m very interested to see how the drives compare. 6.4L Hemi? BRING IT ON!”
Sami has an unquenchable thirst for car knowledge and has been at AutoGuide for the past six years. He has a degree in journalism and media studies from the University of Guelph-Humber in Toronto and has won multiple journalism awards from the Automotive Journalist Association of Canada. Sami is also on the jury for the World Car Awards.
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