Thursday, March 31, 2016

The (115,000) People Who Blind-Ordered a Tesla Model 3 Will Not Be Disappointed

   So it finally happened. All those who were sick of news about what the new Model 3 is going or isn't going to be can now rejoice: the electric sedan is finally out of the bag, so the world can resume its natural course.

For all the build-up, the event itself was rather underwhelming - a bunch of people crammed into an industrial hall holding their breath and expecting to be shown their next car. After a short (very short) introductio... (continue reading >>)

The (115,000) People Who Blind-Ordered a Tesla Model 3 Will Not Be Disappointed

   So it finally happened. All those who were sick of news about what the new Model 3 is going or isn't going to be can now rejoice: the electric sedan is finally out of the bag, so the world can resume its natural course.

For all the build-up, the event itself was rather underwhelming - a bunch of people crammed into an industrial hall holding their breath and expecting to be shown their next car. After a short (very short) introductio... (continue reading >>)

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

What welder is best for Off-Road Fabrication?

What you need to first start with is what, when, and where you'll be using your welder. Unfortunately there's downsides to every type of welder out there, it's just finding one that checks as many boxes as possible for you. I put together some pros and cons on each type of welding in regards to off-road and 4x4 vehicles below. Hopefully it helps you choose a welder that fits your needs the best.

What welder is best for Off-Road Fabrication?

What you need to first start with is what, when, and where you'll be using your welder. Unfortunately there's downsides to every type of welder out there, it's just finding one that checks as many boxes as possible for you. I put together some pros and cons on each type of welding in regards to off-road and 4x4 vehicles below. Hopefully it helps you choose a welder that fits your needs the best.

McLaren 570S Reviewed by Ex-Stig Ben Collins for Goodwood

   Ben Collins has been doing a lot of things since revealing himself to be The Stig. He made several appearances on rival TV show Fifth Gear and even published a book. Some automakers even hire him to put cars through their paces, but right now he is working with Goodwood Road & Racing.

There is a Youtube channel connected to the famous Goodwood Estate, where some of the most amazing things happen every summer. But it's still n... (continue reading >>)

McLaren 570S Reviewed by Ex-Stig Ben Collins for Goodwood

   Ben Collins has been doing a lot of things since revealing himself to be The Stig. He made several appearances on rival TV show Fifth Gear and even published a book. Some automakers even hire him to put cars through their paces, but right now he is working with Goodwood Road & Racing.

There is a Youtube channel connected to the famous Goodwood Estate, where some of the most amazing things happen every summer. But it's still n... (continue reading >>)

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Ferrari F12berlinetta Taxi Causes a Stir In Prague

   The world of taxis has seen many unusual contraptions catering to the public's transportation needs over the years, but when a Ferrari F12berlinetta sports a taxi sign, eyebrows will start to rise.

The ready-to-serve-you Prancing Horse seen here was spotted in Prague, the Czech Republic's capital city. While the photos come from the (continue reading >>)

Ferrari F12berlinetta Taxi Causes a Stir In Prague

   The world of taxis has seen many unusual contraptions catering to the public's transportation needs over the years, but when a Ferrari F12berlinetta sports a taxi sign, eyebrows will start to rise.

The ready-to-serve-you Prancing Horse seen here was spotted in Prague, the Czech Republic's capital city. While the photos come from the (continue reading >>)

Monday, March 28, 2016

4,000 HP Corvette Mixes Twin-Turbo Hemi Muscle And Small Tires

   Earlier this month, we showed you a C7 Corvette that had been pushed to 3,500 hp, with the monster grabbing attention like a magnet. And by "extra power", we mean the output of a factory (continue reading >>)

4,000 HP Corvette Mixes Twin-Turbo Hemi Muscle And Small Tires

   Earlier this month, we showed you a C7 Corvette that had been pushed to 3,500 hp, with the monster grabbing attention like a magnet. And by "extra power", we mean the output of a factory (continue reading >>)

Sunday, March 27, 2016

Mazda CX-9 Might Come to Europe, Needs a Diesel First

   Mazda's biggest model, the CX-9 crossover, was originally announced as a model for the U.S. market only.

However, there is a possibility of this car being offered on the Old Continent, but the company needs to fit it with a diesel engine to ensure it has a shot across the Atlantic.

Initially, Mazda said that it would not sell the CX-9 in Europe, but Jeff Guyton, Mazda's European boss, said that there ... (continue reading >>)

Saturday, March 26, 2016

Manhart Tunes F56 MINI JCW to 300 HP and 470 Nm of Torque

   While I've been critical of the new MINI regarding weight, there's no denying that the hatchback has evolved into the coolest model in its segment. As for the JCW, there's nothing that can touch it, not even the Audi S1.

It's true that the S1 is a pig because of the added quattro, but it's not like the JCW has a true advantage here. Unbelievable but true, the new John Cooper Works model weighs 114 kilograms more t... (continue reading >>)

Friday, March 25, 2016

Opel Astra Country Tourer Rendered to Battle the Golf Alltrack

   The more we look at the compact family car segment in Europe, the more a rift begins to emerge. On one hand, Volkswagen seems to think that it can continue using large 2-liter engines on the Golf while almost everybody else is downsizing.

Why is that important? Because many customers are willing to spend €30,000 or more on a compact car as long as it does everything. You can't really do that with a regular 1.6-liter turbodie... (continue reading >>)

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Turbo Refinish with Powder Coating

Whether you are adding a turbo to your car or just refinishing the one you already have the best and really only option is powder coating.  Eastwood has everything you need to completely restore your turbo in an extremely durable corrosion-free finish that other coatings simply can't match.

Canadian UTE Builder Will Turn Your Golf/Jetta into a VW Truck Over The Weekend

   Americans like their pickup trucks overly solid, as demonstrated by many carmaker's shyness when it comes to delivering mid-size blue collar machines.

However, this hasn't discouraged a one-man crew called Canadian UTE Team from coming up with a conversion kit that aims to bring back the affordable small pickup trucks that used to haul stuff around back in the 80s.

Moving away from Datsuns and Toyotas... (continue reading >>)

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Mazda MX-5 RF / Retractable Fastback Is Just as Cool as a 911 Targa

   OMG! Mazda revealed the hardtop version of the all-new MX-5 in New York, but it's not what everybody expected. Instead of installing a folding mechanism that looks like the BMW 4 Series, we got something that makes us think of Ferrari and Porsche.

The picture above pretty much says it all. For at least a couple of years, all the other affordable convertibles on the market will be eclipsed by this thing. But we got too excited that we... (continue reading >>)

Monday, March 21, 2016

5 Trail Items You Need on Your Truck

When you're out on the trail your cell phone isn't going to save you. There's some key items you'll need to get your rig going when broken down or stuck on the trail. We decided to put together a short list of our favorite Eastwood products that are trail must-haves. These aren't the only items you need, but will definitely be key items for off-road vehicle survival!

Dodge Challenger Hellcat Hits 171 MPH During Ice Speed Record Attempt in Sweden

   Did you know Sweden has an ice speed record for Dodge Challengers? Well, the record has fallen last month, with a Hellcat being used in the process.

The shenanigan took place as part of the Arsunda Speed Weekend, which saw tons of high-speed machines (cars were obviously not alone in their frozen velocity effort) battling it out on the slippery surface over the February 26-27 weekend.

The Challenger in question,... (continue reading >>)

Sunday, March 20, 2016

2017 Pre-Production Ford GT Spotted In Traffic

   One decade has passed since the last incarnation of Ford's GT. However, things have changed and the Blue Oval no longer wants to keep things on a budget.

This time around, Ford has taken things straight into the big boys' territory, with the 2017 GT set to cost a Lamborghini Aventador-rivaling $400,000.... (continue reading >>)

Saturday, March 19, 2016

Smallest Car in the World Fetches $176,000 at Auction

   Remember when Jeremy Clarkson drove a Peel P50 on Top Gear? If you don’t, you should watch the video at the end of this story. If you do remember, let’s spare the introduction and focus on the subject.

More specifically, a gentleman paid lots of money to buy the smallest production car in the world.

Dear person who paid $176,000 on a 1964 Peel P50 at RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island Auct... (continue reading >>)

Friday, March 18, 2016

Nissan Skyline GT-R Drifting on a Skidpad Is How to Have Fun with an R32

   While it may not come to mind easily, the R32 Skyline that started the modern day GT-R madness will be three decades old in a few years from now. So, how much fun can you have in one of these senior sportscars?

Well, providing that your R32 GT-R has been well maintained, or recently cared for and is in good condition, the answer is "a lot". You don't even have to take our word for it, as we've brought along a v... (continue reading >>)

Porsche 911 GT3 Shows GT3 RS, Huracan and Others Who's Boss on Monza Track Day

   Porsche's way of doing car business has a few traps laid out for us all. While Zuffenhausen's optional extras list, which can easily turn into a financial black hole, is one of them, we're here to talk about a temptation that's just as serious.

In all the frenzy generated by the 911 GT3 RS, which has only amplified with the arrival of the 991 R, many people tend to forget how brilliant the standard GT3, if we may call ... (continue reading >>)

Indian Woman Pulls London Double Decker Bus with 32 People on Board Using Hair

   I don't know about you guys, but my hair has been getting thin. When I was in my teens, I could use all sort of horrible hair products and nothing would happen. But now, if I get a little concerned with how my stocks are doing, dozens of hairs fall on the table in an instant.

Asha Rani, known as India's Iron Queen has no such problems. In fact, her fair is so firmly glued to the scalp that she can even use it to pull a vehicle. ... (continue reading >>)

Miami Blue Porsche Cayman GT4 Is Why We Love Porsche Exclusive

   Playing with the Porsche car configurator is always a delightful way to spend a small break you take from whatever activity you're engage in, but, when it comes to the car we have in these images, you won't be able to come up with such a combination.

That's because we're dealing with a Cayman GT4 that seems to be dressed in Miami Blue, a hue that doesn't appear on the list of available shades when it comes to this... (continue reading >>)

2016 DS3 Cabrio Performance Has Black Paint and a 208 GTi Engine

   The Abarth road roket is an entirely different story, but I've always thought the Citroen DS3 is a whole lot cooler than the Fiat 500. For one thing, it's not designed like a polyester skirt and may even be driven by men.

I know we're not supposed to call it a Citroen, but those engineers, designers and assemblers didn't just come out from nowhere. They were originally working for Citroen, right? In any case, the DS3 b... (continue reading >>)

Porsche's Patrick Long Explaining 911 GT3 R Racecar Will Bring You Up to Speed

   With the Twelve Hours of Sebring approaching fast, let's take some time to see what recommends the 911 GT3 R. And we have the perfect man to walk us through the changes that have been made for the 991 generation of the machine, as Porsche works driver Patrick Long will be our host.

We're basically talking about the motorsports incarnation of the 911 GT3 RS here, with Zuffenhausen having introduced the racecar last fall. (continue reading >>)

Audi A5 Sportback Lands in America in 2017, Expected to Be a Hit

   Audi is feeling a little bit cocky right now. Dieselgate hasn't stopped them from reporting sales growth in February and a whole heap of new cars are scheduled to come out soon. "What's the point if they're not coming to America?" we hear you say. Except they are, or the A5 Sportback is.

America has never seen this odd-looking four-door coupe. It's so outlandish that the media is calling it a rival fo... (continue reading >>)

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Listen To The Lamborghini Centenario V12 Roar in This Real World Driving Footage

   While the Lamborghini Centenario certainly made an explosive appearance at the Geneva Motor Show, the Raging Bull's latest halo car couldn't help but put on a show while leaving the Swiss event.

The Centenario<... (continue reading >>)

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe Debuts in New York, Drifts on a Skid Pad

   We still remember how we called the GLC Coupe a "BMW M4 Rival" way back in April 2015. That's when it was revealed at the Shanghai Auto Show, and less than a year later, the production version is being presented in New York.

Mercedes has just released this short 25-second teaser video where the baby Sports Activity Coupe announces its arrival on March 23rd.

Of course, we don't need to... (continue reading >>)

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Dodge Viper SRT vs. Ferrari 458 Speciale, The Loud Naturally Aspirated Drag Race

   At first sight, the Ferrari 458 Speciale and the Dodge Viper SRT are two entirely different manifestations of the supercar phenomenon. However, upon closer inspection, you'll notice the two are extremely close in terms of the power-to-weight ratio.

Given their even "burden" and the fact that both are naturally aspirated, such a situation calls for a drag race. Well, this is precisely what we want to show you today, ... (continue reading >>)

Monday, March 14, 2016

450 HP Porsche Cayman GT4 Hits The Dyno, Sounds Like a Wicked 911 Slayer

   With Porsche moving on to the turbocharged 991.2 Carrera S, Zuffenhausen was prepared to donate the old Carrera S' atmospheric 3.8-liter flat-six to the Cayman GT4.

And while the GT4 gets further into Neunelfer territory than ever before, this obviously isn't enough for the aftermarket. This is where developers such as Fabspeed Motorsport come into play, with the US company recently introducing a package that gives the GT divisi... (continue reading >>)

Sunday, March 13, 2016

Porsche Cayman GT4 Roasts PDKs with Its Vanity Plate

   Porsche has recently published its financial results for the fiscal year 2015 (it ended in March) and one of the conclusions was that the Macan outsold the 911, Cayman, Boxster, 918 and Panamera combined. But Zuffenhausen's sporty crossover wouldn't be what it is without the carmaker's two-door offerings, so it's time to give credit where credit is due.

An we believe a Cayman GT4 with a vanity plate such as the one you... (continue reading >>)

Saturday, March 12, 2016

BMW E92 M3 Road-Legal Race Car is Yummy

   If you have £45,000 (approximately $63,675 at current exchange rates) to spend on a performance car, look no further than this right-hand drive BMW M3. It’s an E92 from 2011 with 40,000 miles (64,373 km) on the odometer and nigh on 500 horsepower.

Yes, this isn’t your typical second-hand M3, but a road-legal race car with plenty of bragging rights. Let’s start with the engine of this find in the Bri... (continue reading >>)

Friday, March 11, 2016

750 HP Boxy Volvo Wagon Dominates Sweden's Racing Scene

   Does it come as a surprise that the Swedes have a fetish for boxy Volvos? Of course it doesn't and we're here to show you how this is translated into the country's racing language.

Last year, we showed<... (continue reading >>)

Fancy Becoming an Icon Gear Tester?

   Renowned for the high dose of fashion they infuse in their riding gear, Icon is taking a bold step off the road with their new adventure-worthy Raiden UX collection. And to show the world that there is more to their clothes than good looks and nifty advertising campaigns, Icon decided to include a crash in the menu.

So Icon had Dakar Rally rider Scott Bright aboard a KTM 450 Rally machine, heading out in the outback, wreaking havoc across... (continue reading >>)

2018 Porsche Cayenne Spied Once More Enjoying the Last Bits of Winter

   In Northern Sweden, spring is just a slightly milder winter, so the all new 2018 Porsche Cayenne is still out there testing away its new features that will make it one of the most enjoyable SUVs on the market.

Porsche can do no wrong with the Cayenne, and that's because even if they don't change anything about the car's underneaths, it's still going to be a blast to drive. At fist, people called it a "glorifie... (continue reading >>)

Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Goes on Sale in Japan with 750-Kilometer Range

   Honda has announced that the Clarity Fuel Cell is available for both lease and purchase in Japan today. If you chose to own the FCV fully, if can be your from 7,660,000 yen, which is equivalent to $67,350 at today's exchange rate.

Introduced at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, the Clarity is the latest in a relatively long line of hydrogen-powered cars made by Honda. It's also going to be a thorn in the side of the Toyota Mirai due to... (continue reading >>)

SEAT Leon Cupra 290 vs. 280 Exhaust Sound Comparison Reveals a Difference

   We believe we were the first English-speaking publication to reveal that the Leon Cupra was going to receive a 290 horsepower version of the 2-liter turbo. It's one of our favorite hot hatchbacks, but even after the official press statement had been made, we still didn't have a complete picture. (continue reading >>)

Five-Car Crash in Los Angeles That Injured Six Is Nearly Impossible to Explain

   Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California. It's close to seven o'clock on a Tuesday morning, and people are rushing to get to work. Nothing seems out of the ordinary, and the city is moving forward just like it would on any other day.

At the Sepulveda and Vanowen intersection, though, something big is about to happen. There's no way of seeing it because some things are just so absurd that no rational human being could ever conceive... (continue reading >>)

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Electric Car Charging Plugs, The Beta Vs. VHS Battle Of The 21st Century

   Industry standards once meant that everyone had to adhere to a particular set of parameters. The same should have happened with electric cars, but history has demonstrated that it is not as easy as one might think to set a standard and have everyone use it.

We cannot help but reflect on the old Betamax-VHS war, and the HD DVD/BluRay war that followed. Eventually, one technology won, but the tech world still has a major format battle in th... (continue reading >>)

Audi Q2 Cabriolet Rendering Looks Strange Yet Might Happen

   Are people buying the Range Rover Evoque Convertible? We hope not. It's extremely heavy and slow for a compact car. Yet we have a suspicion that it's only the beginning of something, as more automakers will give their jacked up hatchbacks a fabric roof. Could MINI be the next one? No, we think it will come from the VW Group.

Even though Martin Winterkorn is no longer the CEO, his aggressive targeting of new niches seems to conti... (continue reading >>)

707 HP Jeep Trailcat Is a Hellcat-Powered Wrangler with Dodge Viper Seats

   Yes, we know. 707 ponies placed in the same sentence with "wrangler" will probably make you think we're talking about two or three of these Jeeps. But such an assumption would be wrong - ladies and gentlemen eccentrics, we give you the 707 hp Jeep Wrangler Trailcat.

Before we let the good news flood our system, we'll have to give you the only piece of bad news in this article: as you've probably guessed by... (continue reading >>)

Where and when do I use Epoxy Primer on my project?

In the past self etching primer was the go-to coating to apply over bare metal on a car. Metal required little prep work to apply it, it flashes/drys quickly, and it came in 1K Aerosol cans for small jobs. In the past 5-10 years you've probably been hearing more people talk about Epoxy Primers and their use as opposed to self etching primer. We decided to give you some insight on where and when epoxy primer works best.

Carbon, Quad-Rotor Mazda RX-7 from Australia Has All the Downforce

   There's one important lesson that time attack competitions teach us - if you want downforce to work on street car-based contraptions, you'd better be generous when sizing the aero elements.

Case in point with the Mazda RX-7 in the image gallery below, which comes all the way from Australia. We're talking about a machine built to compete in the World Time Attack Challenge, which is now entering the final stages of its develo... (continue reading >>)

Cars With the Most Cargo Capacity You Can Buy in the United States

   There is no such thing as one size fits all, especially when it comes to cars. America is a land where the automobile gave ultimate freedom to the free. It’s a place where one can drive across the continent if he so desires. Cargo capacity is one of the most important metrics for those in the market for a new car, which got me thinking about something.

What cars on sale today have the biggest trunks and what cars offer the best ... (continue reading >>)

Street Outlaws' Deathtrap Fox Body Mustang Backs Up Nickname with Killer Save

   With drifting having entered a new era nowadays, one that sees it earning general recognition as a serious discipline, we can't help but wonder when cross-action fans will come up with a mix involving sideways shenanigans and drag racing.

After all, people seeking such thrills would only need to seek inspiration in no prep drag strip battles. You see, while most drag races see the asphalt receiving special treatment with the aim to i... (continue reading >>)

Jon Olsson's Lamborghini Huracan Loses Body Panels, Prepares for Carbon Bodykit

    While the internet has started coming up with all sorts of wacky renderings that envision various machines alpine ski racer Jon Olsson could use, the car aficionado is hard at work. Not just on the slopes, but also having his new ride, a Lambo... (continue reading >>)

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Maserati Levante Plug-in Hybrid Model Will Use Parts from Chrysler Pacifica

   We've known that Maserati is planning plug-in hybrid models for quite some time. Most, if not all premium SUVs have such a feature and emissions regulations coming into effect towards the end of the decade will force the Levante down the same road.

Yet Maserati is a very small operation compared to its German rivals, so developing an advanced powertrain by itself is out of the question. Harald Wester, the CEO of the Italian brand, to... (continue reading >>)

Monday, March 7, 2016

Alfa Romeo BBQ Grill Is Not Your Alfa Romeo Grille

   Now that Alfa Romeo is on its way to an all-too-cool US return, we though we could help, especially since all the delays are starting to draw attention.

Sure, many celebrities enjoy playing the late arrival card when invited at certain celebrations, but the Giulia's behavior is starting to take a toll on its diva future.

So, how may we be of marketing assistance? Well, since the Italians haven't exactl... (continue reading >>)

Sunday, March 6, 2016

Terminator-Themed Ford F-650 Could Be Yours for $57,500

   When it comes to medium-duty commercial trucks, the Ford F-650 Super Duty is one of the most popular choices in North America. But the one that caught my eye today isn’t your typical flatbed tow truck or garbage sanitation truck. Put plainly, it’s a $57,500 pickup loaded with goodies and character.

The peeps from RK Motors Charlotte are selling (continue reading >>)

Saturday, March 5, 2016

Lexus RC F Tuned by Rowen Japan with Carbon Parts and Titanium Exhaust

   You can complain about the fact that it's not as fun as the BMW M5 all you want; the Lexus RC F is a really cool car that's constantly in the spotlight.

Compared to the old IS F, this bad boy is already a more imposing vehicle, thanks to headlights designed by the aliens and an optional carbon fiber roof. However, one Japanese tuner has taken the Lexus coupe to new extremes.

We are talking about Rowen ... (continue reading >>)

Friday, March 4, 2016

First Aston Martin DB11 Videos Quench our Thirst for Details and Exhaust Sound

   A new Aston Martin doesn't come along every day. But the DB11 isn't some ordinary special edition, it's the car that will show if Aston has what it takes to survive in the modern age.

To do that, it needs to be not only fast, but also a status symbol and a gadget on wheels. We believe that three official videos along with all the info we've been able to gather will set you straight.

First of ... (continue reading >>)

Thursday, March 3, 2016

Viper-Powered 1944 Mack Fire Truck Pulling a Burnout Is Psychedelic

   We've seen our fair share of oddball burnouts over the years, but the one we want to show you today has something that sets it apart. This is what we'd describe as a psychedelic piece of hooning.

The explanation for that label is rather simple - watching the action in the clip below pushes certain buttons inside the brain when the vehicle performing the burnout starts going sideways or when we compare what we see with the soundt... (continue reading >>)

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Fab Design Ethon AMG S63 Coupe Is Geneva's Wrong Side

   Fab Design tended to ignore the fact that Mercedes-Benz has already given the S-Class Coupe a more dynamic aura in the transition from its predecessor, offering us its wild incarnation of the S63 AMG Coupe in Geneva.

Leaving the Grand Tourer attributes of the Affalterbach machine behind, the tuner focused on the sporty side, thus risking to ruin the impact of the vehicle.

Called Ethon, Fab Design's S63 Coup... (continue reading >>)