Whether you’re a weekend warrior on the track or a luxury car enthusiast, the performance car segment is one of the fastest growing in the auto industry, increasing more than 20 percent since 2011. To prove their agility, Car and Driver put the hottest high-speed vehicles to the ultimate test, the “Lightning Lap,” to see who claimed the fastest car in the world. And – believe it or not – the winner is more attainable than you think!
While today’s headlines are dominated by mileage, electric/hybrid vehicles and autonomous cars, the Lightning Lap challenge has proven that sports cars are back and better than ever!
Eddie Alterman, Editor-in-Chief at Car and Driver, reveals the results of the annual “Lightning Lap” competition, what’s behind the explosive growth in the performance car segment, as well as give your viewers the tips they need when looking to buy a sports car. This will be featured in the upcoming October 2015 Car and Driver issue hitting newsstands on September 8.
Eddie Alterman, Editor in Chief, Car and Driver:
Eddie Alterman is the editor-in-chief of Car and Driver magazine, the largest monthly automotive title in the country. Since taking the wheel of Car and Driver in 2009, Alterman has overseen a lauded redesign of the magazine, bolstered the brand’s digital and social media efforts, and launched multiple apps and tablet versions of the brand. Alterman was also responsible for the magazine’s successful campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of texting while driving. In 2013, Alterman was named to Complex Magazine’s list of “The 50 Most Influential People in the Auto Industry” (#38).
This interview is sponsored by Chevrolet
