Photo Gallery – Carlisle Import Nationals 2025
A quick look at the European cars at the 2025 Carlisle Import Nationals show in Carlisle, PA.
Dispatch #016 – When AMG Built Wild Cars in America
Once upon a time, genuine AMG cars were built in a strip mall in the western suburbs of Chicago. Before you could buy an AMG at your local Mercedes-Benz dealer, you had to go through AMG North America.
Dispatch #015 – I’ve Got a Guy For That
Owning and maintaining older European vehicles isn’t without its challenges. Perhaps one of the most difficult obstacles is finding a reliable shop you can trust to work on them.
The Hammer Cocktail is a Nod to the Pre-Merger Days of AMG Strength
For those who want a serious cocktail, the Hammer drinks a bit like an Old Fashioned, though we wouldn’t recommend the 6.0-liter version.
Dispatch #014 – Until You’ve Owned an Italian Car
There may be a certain elevated gearhead status that comes from having owned something Italian. Car, motorcycle, scooter. That’s because the Italians truly do things their own way. For better or for worse.
Dispatch #013 – When Turbos Changed the Game
From the mid-1970s through the 1990s, “turbo” became shorthand for maximum performance. Many European brands adopted turbocharging early on to make their small-displacement models more competitive.
Dispatch #012 – Italian Scooters Are The Essence of Classic European Motoring
As Americans, we often see the classic Italian scooter as a symbol of fun and leisure.
Dispatch #011 – Cabriolets, Roadsters, and Spiders
Spring is officially convertible season around here. To kick things off, we examine all the variations on topless motoring.
Dispatch #010 – Happy St. Paddy (Hopkirk) Day
One of the earliest underdogs on the global rally stage was the original Mini Cooper. And Irishman Paddy Hopkirk is the reason so many of us often associate Mini with rallying.