EDITOR IN CHIEF
JEFF VOTH
“Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” – John C. Maxwell
I AM NOT A PERSON WHO LIKES to stand still. But I am also a fan of what has been in the past and I am happy to live within the juxtaposition this creates. As I write this, parked in my driveway for what is probably the very last time is a new 2024 Jaguar F-Type R75 convertible. Recent announcements have highlighted the fact change is coming for Jaguar with plans to cancel every vehicle they currently build except for the F-Pace. As a driving enthusiast, I am both happy to drive the F-Type one more time and sad for I know this is the end of an era. Glistening in Portofino Blue with Light Oyster Windsor leather performance seats, it is not a perfect sports car by today’s standard with its dated, but still functional, infotainment screen and a few less niceties compared to Porsche, BMW and Chevrolet to name a few. But what it might be missing from the spec sheet, it more than makes up for with head-turning good looks, driveability and a truly visceral engine exhaust note. Fast enough to keep up with the competition, the F-Type R75 coupe and convertible still have, in my judgement at least, the best sound experience for the dollar. With the top down, it is a feeling of open air freedom that I am going to deeply miss when it’s gone. But it’s not the only sports car I am going to miss when the time comes to wave goodbye, and the same goes for some of the mechanical features we sports car lovers have enjoyed for decades.
Jeff Wilson covers some of that technology in this issue as he takes us for a ride on the new Honda Goldwing while comparing it to the new Mazda MX-5 with a manual transmission. The day will come when driving stick, and probably what is lovingly referred to by most as the Mazda Miata, is a thing of the past. But for now, I hold on for the ride and enjoy every push of the clutch pedal and throw of the gear lever, knowing it could very soon be my last. The fun never stops at VICARIOUS and our pages are packed once again with stories, advice and insight sure to entertain and enlighten you. Mark Hacking is back at it taking the new McLaren Artura Spider (electric) on a fast-paced drive through the backroads of Monte Carlo. Dan Heyman, Senior Editor of this publication and Executive Editor of our sister publication EMOTION, ups the electrons and powers over perfect asphalt two-lanes in the 810 hp Lamborghini Revuelto (also electric). Of course, what would any issue of our magazine be without a little humour and Steven Bochenek covers that with his take on riding shotgun at a Nissan Sentra Cup race. Prayers answered, he arrived back at the pits safe and sound. Well, at least safe. New to our magazine, we are pleased to introduce Michael LoRé, an award- winning journalist based in NYC who specializes in golf coverage as we launch Pin High- Golf As Life. He takes us to unforgettable Tobacco Road Golf Club and Oitavos Dunes Golf Course for some on course fun! And this is just the start of what you will find inside our fall issue of VICARIOUS . For all who love automobiles, motorcycles and travel, welcome back. Enjoy the drive!
“As a driving enthusiast, I am both happy to drive the F-Type one more time and sad for I know this is the end of an era. ”
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