My older brother is definitely not a car guy. He hasn’t purchased a new car in decades and is very content driving a used pickup truck or the aging mini-van that provides major transportation for his three children.

My older brother is definitely not a car guy. He hasn’t purchased a new car in decades and is very content driving a used pickup truck or the aging mini-van that provides major transportation for his three children.

Architect and computer specialist Andrew McClary bought a rusty 1968 Ford GT40 sports car for $500 on eBay and spent about two years stripping it, restoring it and installing a battery pack and other features to produce the red electric beauty that now wows people at auto shows.

Architect and computer specialist Andrew McClary bought a rusty 1968 Ford GT40 sports car for $500 on eBay and spent about two years stripping it, restoring it and installing a battery pack and other features to produce the red electric beauty that now wows people at auto shows.

The GT-R’s engine is hand-built by one person, start to finish, and delivers 530 horsepower.

The GT-R’s engine is hand-built by one person, start to finish, and delivers 530 horsepower.

If there is one thing that crosses all lifestyle boundaries in the Portsmouth area when it comes to conversations, it probably is the price of gasoline.

If there is one thing that crosses all lifestyle boundaries in the Portsmouth area when it comes to conversations, it probably is the price of gasoline.

The 2012 New York International Auto Show showcased a surprising amount of big hitters this year.

The 2012 New York International Auto Show showcased a surprising amount of big hitters this year.

Wilkes Nissan is pleased to announce the arrival of the 2012 Nissan Xterra to its showroom floor.

Wilkes Nissan is pleased to announce the arrival of the 2012 Nissan Xterra to its showroom floor.