Top 10 Cars Most Likely to Get a Speeding Ticket

Whoever said that out of control teenagers are the greatest threat to drivers out there better read this report released by verisk analytics about a month ago. " The study examines which vehicles makes and models are more likely to get a ticket. The results are based on the number of tickets per 100,000 miles driven.

On top of the list is the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. The average driver for the car is 52 and I say if you can afford the $102,600 car, you can afford the tickets.

The third vehicle most likely to get a ticket is the Scion TC and the average driver is 30 years-old although the car is marketed to first-time buyers. These cars are pretty common on the street and many on them are modified. There is a wide range of aftermarket parts for it and even Tanner Foust races a heavily moded one.



This is the list of the 10 most likely cars to get a ticket:

1. Mercedez-Benz SL-Class
2. Toyota Camry/Solara
3. Scion TC
4. Hummer H2/H3
5. Scion XB
6. Mercedez-Benz CLS-63 AMG
7. Acura Integra
8. Pontiac Grand Prix
9. Mercedez-Benz CLK 63 AMG
10. Volkswagen GTI

Some of these cars are not the speeding bullets that one sees on the road everyday. I was expecting to see more aggressive vehicles such as the Subaru WRX STI or even Nissan's 350Z model. What makes the Toyota Camry/Solara number two on the list? One could assume that it is a pretty common car but so are the Honda Accord and Civic and they are not in the top 10.

These are the 10 vehicles least likely to receive a ticket.

1. Buick Rainier
2. Mazda Tribute
3. Chevrolet C/K - 3500/2500
4. Kia Spectra
5. Buick Lacrosse
6. Saturn Aura Hybrid
7. Oldsmobile Silhouette
8. Chevrolet Uplander
9. Hyundai Tucson
10. Pontiac Vibe

The lowest average age for any car in the top 10 most likely to be ticketed is the TC's 30 year-old average driver. So what's all the buzz about teenagers and people in their twenties driving like maniacs? I say the octane-driven desire does not discriminate based on age. Young or old, man or woman we rev or die!

Top Gear Comes to America?

Any car enthusiast knows that TopGear is one of the greatest automotive shows of history. These guys are awesome at what they do and although a little goofy at times they always give realistic reviews of cars that range from an everyday car like a corolla to the super desired supercars like a Veyron.



Even though the series has been introduced to America twice, both times it has been unsuccessful because of low ratings. Well, starting on November 21st TopGear will be aired in the History Channel and it will be hosted by Comedian Adam Ferrara, professional drfter Tanner Foust and auto racing analyst Rutledge Wood. On a recent review by insideline the show is rated as only OK and not really worthy of carrying the straightforward-yet-fun style that has made TopGear a hit since it was first aired in 1977.


One of my favorite shows was Tanner's Supercars exposed. This show had some of the best cars out there and this guy drove them like there was no tomorrow. I remember vividly that shootout episode where a souped up Viper span out while doing over 100 mph, check it out!


I look forward to watching the American version of TopGear (and I know the revordie fans do too) even though I've read nothing but negative or neutral reviews on line whose common denominator is that the show is OK but it needs to mature. Be sure to tune in and/or set your DVR, for Sunday November 21st at 10PM on the History Channel.

Why Are the Police Against Car Meets?

Last Thursday I headed over the Ramblewood and University Drive to meet with some of my friends as well as to check out some nice rides. When I got there there 4 cars if front of Dunkin Donuts and the rest of the parking lot was empty. Wait, there was a cop in the middle of the parking area. It turned out the cops forced everyone out of the parking lot. But why do cops do that? I've been to many car meets and this is one of the most friendly and calm meets. As with any rule, there's always an exception. Some drivers peel wheels and rev up their engines when they leave as they want to show off their rides but it doesn't turn into an illegal street race where streets are blocked.

So why do cops ask people to leave? After all, car meets have been around since cars were invented. The answer is pretty straight forward. It's because some people are dirty and they do not realize that they're using a private area. When they leave the meet, which usually happens in a big parking lot, they leave a trail of dirt, bottles, food wrappers and more. So this post goes out to all the people that enjoy car meets and bring trash with them. Be courteous, do not leave garbage at your local car meet so that other people can enjoy it without getting kicked out for your bad habit.

Porsche Panamera gets the revordie test drive

"It's just a four-door Porsche, nothing else" That's what people think about the Panamera but I always had second thoughts about this sedan. If the legendary German automaker dares to include a four-door vehicle in its super sporty vehicle line up is because it is backed up by what made Porsche recognized in the auto industry (or so I thought): a powerful, highly reliable luxury vehicle.

At the Porsche Aircraft Experience, I had the opportunity to test drive the 2011 Porsche Panamera.  Even if I had to skip class, I was not about to let this one go by. The look of the car? It is a stretched 911 with two extra seats that seats pretty low for a sedan. The interior of the car is my favorite part about it. It's simply flawless! The seats are wrapped in fine leather and the headliner was elegantly dressed with suede. I can not stress enough how pleased I was with the prime quality of the materials in the car. Leg and head room for the driver and front passenger are comfortable.

After drooling all over the driver and co-driver seats of the car, I jumped in the back which is exceptionally comfortable and has an unmistakable luxurious accent all around. Leg room is only comparable to a limo, and did I mention the back seats are bucket seats? not the typical bench type of seats that sit a number of people on them. I could live in this car!

 But, I'm not here to rate interiors. This is the revordie blog so it was time to put this German babe on the road. Like the Cayenne Hybrid S, handling is unmatched. Though I wasn't allowed to take the Panamera on the highway I drove it in the snake-like roads surrounding the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. Pushing the Panamera through sharp turns at speeds nearly double the local speed limit allows me to tell you that this car can twist and turn like a sports car. When it comes to handling this is not the average sedan.

But once again, Porsche managed to disappoint me. As I came to a stop I floored the Panamera to see how its V6 3.6 liters engine would pick up. I was blown away to see that Porsche's PDK transmission starts in second gear even after switching from comfort to sport mode. As the tachometer approached the redline I never felt the kick a performance car should have. It reminded me of my mom's decade old Camry; Bulky, heavy and lame. Is that all Porsche can do with its 300 hp engine? And I'm not the only one complaining about it. Insideline mentions it too in its review of the Panamera. And the Steering wheel-mounted switches were just as lame. At one point I switched gears with them and an interested buyer in the car who came along for the ride asked if the car went into neutral.

So why does Porsche develop a car so far out of what they're known for? I can't understand. I must include in this review that the Panamera comes in 5 different models and I drove the most basic one. The Panamera Turbo which is the top of the line has 500 horsepower and it's an all-wheel drive as compared to the rear wheel-drive basic Panamera I drove. The Panamera starts at $74,400 and the turbo version of it nearly doubles its price at $135,300. I would not recommend buying this car to any one of my fans unless you want to spend so much cash to be driven (instead of driving yourself) with a little bit of style.

Got the money sitting around? get a GT-R for $84,060 which will give you 485hp and spend the rest of the money fighing your speeding tickets.

Second Generation Porsche Cayenne Tested

The Cayenne has always struck me as a high-class, luxurious vehicle for the true performance-enthusiast who refuses to clog the streets with a 5,000 pound boxy SUV which not even soccer moms seem to like. It certainly has the look and the sound of a true performance car, but is it a true performance SUV worth sporting a Porsche badge?

Thankfully, I was invited by my friend Carlos to attend the Porsche Aircraft Experience at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. At this event, we had the opportunity to drive the second generation, 2011 Porsche Cayenne S hybrid.

 

My first impression of the Supercharged Cayenne is that it really was not big at all. Compared to many of the full-sized SUV s on the road, the Cayenne really is a thin, sleek  family vehicle. My eyes lit up and turned 360 degrees when the hood was opened and a supercharged Porsche engine was revealed. Talk about a tingling feet sensation! The 2011 Cayenne S comes with a 3.0 L V6 engine that produces 328 hp plus an additional 51 hp by the electric motor adding up to 379 hp and cranking 428 lb.-ft. of torque of pure performance.

 The interior of the car is very, very nice. Fitted with black, fine leather and plenty of electronic gadgets such as seat warmers, bluetooth and plenty of additional features such as the 14 speaker BOSE Surround Sound System and a Panoramic system that is almost four times larger than the standard moonroof.

Once we took the Porsche out in the road, I took control of the vehicle before entering I-95. As I approached the light, it turned yellow and I pressed the break lightly. Quote from the Porsche salesman: "No, go for it, it's a true performance car" With no hesitation in me, I put the pedal to the metal and I made the turn which the Cayenne took effortlessly and impressively there was no tire squeal.

The transition from the gas-powered engine to the electric engine is absolutely seamless. It might have well gone unnoticed for the entire trip if it wasn't for the seven-inch, high-resolution touchscreen that was actively displaying the flow of energy from the engine to the tires and storing energy from the tires to the battery cell.

The disappointing part of this story comes as I disengaged the automatic transmission and started driving the car with the steering wheel-mounted gear switches. Porsche's Tiptronic S shifts up with a press of the switch by the thumb and it shifts down by pulling backward on the same switch. It felt sluggish and somewhat dull. Plainly put, it was not at the same level as the rest of the agile-yet-cozy attitude of the car.

Although the Cayenne is not meant to be Porsche's legacy defending super-car, it is a very nicely put together vehicle which combines great power with outstanding handling and a luxurious style for the driver and its occupants. Starting at a base price of $67,700 the 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid stands as a performance SUV that will keep soccer moms and salaried dads glued to the steering wheel for a fun, fast and classy ride. Just don't use the wheel-mounted Tiptronic shifters.

Just Videos

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I only believe this one because is on video...



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And how about that gas it up a little and SLOWLY let go of the clutch?



And of course, to close a racing video:



Although I have been involved in 2 car crashes, I have never caused an accident. Both times I was rear-ended while waiting for a red light to change. Luckily I was never hurt but in the second crash my 5th generation Toyota Celica was totaled. Rev or die fans, do you care to share some of your driving experiences?

Hennessey Venom GT, you'll need a new set of pants after reading this one!

Power power power and then more power. That's what is seems like today's car market is all about. Superchargers, turbos and even double turbo engines are no longer performance parts only found in the finest super cars. I mean, twin turbo Taurus? So what makes a super car a supercar nowadays? Feast your eyes on the ALL-AROUND super car Hennessey Venom GT.

According to Road & Track the Hennessey Venom GT has been fitted with a twin-turbo 6.2 liter V-8 engine that puts out 1200 horsepower and 1155 lb.-ft. of torque. So why is this important? After all, the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport already puts out that kind of power. The Venom weighs only, 2685 lbs compared to the Buggatti's 4034lbs. This gives the super-sexy beast a power to weight ratio of only 2.24 lbs. per horsepower compared to the Super Sport's 3.37 lbs. per horsepower.






The Venom GT is based on a Lotus exige and it can reach speeds in excess of 200 miles per hour. Although an official price hasn't been released, online rumors say the price starts at $600,000 US. I think this super car is a true beauty and it delivers everything its hyper fast looks promise. Comments?