If wrecking your car via massive drift fail isn’t enough of a deterrent for you then maybe an arrest will. That’s what should be going through your mind when you’re exiting a Cars & Coffee. 19-year-old Tahj Turnley didn’t get this warning when he left a Cars & Coffee event held in Thoroughbred 20 Theatre parking […] More
Over here in the states we’re FINALLY getting the Honda Civic Type R and that is a glorious thing. The Civic Type R is always near or at the top of many lists for the best budget sports cars. It usually competes with the Subaru WRX/STI, the VW GTI/Golf R, and Ford Focus ST/RS. With […] More
In the late 1980’s BMW had a problem. Their rival Mercedes released their 190E sports sedan and entered the touring car championship. Unwilling to be outdone BMW needed to respond quickly. The result was the BMW M3 a car built to meet homologation rules and allow BMW to go racing. It started life as a […] More
Let’s think of a hypothetical situation here: Suddenly you’re in a charitable mood and decided to setup a charity that will teach children how to drive a manual. “Wow, what an honorable cause! You should be a saint!” exclaimed all gearheads everywhere. To help raise money for this charity, you decided to raffle off a […] More
If you haven’t been following what’s going on with the internal atmosphere at Tesla, here’s a quick overview. Complaints of long hours with below-market pay for engineers and factory workers have culminated in the United Autoworkers Union pushing the Fremont, CA factory workers to unionize. Elon Musk replied by detailing the added benefit of company […] More
There has been much controversy about Fernando Alonso racing the Indianapolis 500 rather than the Monaco Grand prix. Some writers say it’s not a big deal when it clearly is. Now, we have a clear path forward and some dates to see what will happen when this racing legend hits the most famous oval in […] More
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you say “Volvo”? If your first thought was “tough” or “tank” you wouldn’t be alone. Volvo has legendary longevity and their cars are built like brick walls. Volvo is synonymous with safety. It’s almost like saying the same word. Almost as legendary and well know is […] More
Tesla is a company that needs no introduction. The electric car maker is the darling of the EV industry and Elon Musk is essentially real world Tony Stark. Personally, I’m a fan of the company because of the innovation and drive they seem to possess. I respect Musk for his entrepreneurial spirit and incredible knowledge. […] More
We all love to drive. But the reality is that driving is a compromise. What we REALLY want to do is fly. That’s why the instant cars became a mainstream product, we began to think more forwardly. Flying Cars were the ‘Next Big Thing’ in an age where smartphones didn’t exist. The 1950s were riddled with […] More
Formula 1 seems to always be kind of a shit show off the track. Here’s the best example yet this season. Drama is the worst thing that happens off track with F1 you say? Nope. How about arrests? Yup. That’s exactly what happened to Force India team boss Vijay Mallya. Mallya, head of the United […] More
And that’s because of one thing: rust. It’s called cancer in the car world for a good reason. Once it’s there, there’s no other way to remove it than to cut it out. The problem seems the worst with earlier model years. According to a user on challengertalk.com, the Challenger has foam in the rocker panels for […] More
Out of all the weird videos available on the internet, this is the one that will take the cake. Not much is known how this accident started but the aftermath has been caught on Facebook. The double trailer dump truck somehow snagged a Nissan Maxima on its left side. The truck’s driver probably took little […] More
There’s very little information out there about the new ZR1, the king of all Corvettes. The only thing we know is that it’ll be a faster, have more grip, and possibly lighter than the existing top of the line Z06 Corvette. Thankfully, until more information is known, a video of the new ZR1 blasting around […] More
The hardest part about motorsports is facing the reality of an accident. Despite all of the safety measures that has improved over the years, nothing will violate the laws of physics. And when it comes to faster forms of motorsports, the risks are even more extreme. Last weekend 17 year old Formula 4 racecar driver, Billy Monger, competed […] More
Wheeler Dealers, for those of you that do not know, is a long running automotive TV show where the hosts buy a car, fix it up, and flip it for some coin. Mike Brewer and Edd China were the two hosts until recently. Edd left the show and Mike received death threats. It’s been a […] More
The VW van engine in Porsche’s mid-engined 914 didn’t inspire enthusiasts like other Porsche models. It’s humble roots divided the Porsche faithful who couldn’t agree on the 914’s purpose. Some saw it as a cheap distraction while others viewed it as a worthy addition to the lineup. Among the Porsche community, nobody saw the 914’s […] More
The Fate Of The Furious is out, and holy crap, did the world take notice! Not only did it beat out other nerd movie franchises but it set a record for the biggest weekend opening of all time. Now there’s a video floating around featuring Dennis McCarthy, the Fast & Furious franchise’s car coordinator. He’s the […] More
“DANGER TO MANIFOLD!” That’s what the computer in Brian O’Conner’s 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse said when he gave it a healthy shot of nitrous. Somehow it resulted in his car going into Flintstone mode, where the car’s floor gave way and the engine melted itself. That got us into thinking, “What exactly happens when you inject your […] More
I used to detest Apple products. So much so that I stared a blog in college about how much the world annoyed me based solely on my hatred for the iPod I had. The blog was small, but the hate was enormous. I went as far as making up products for them like the iShower […] More
With the news that Fate of the Furious has smashed the global box office opening record, there’s a good chance this might become the most profitable movie franchise in history. After all, the movies are packed with action and cool cars, even though the former has taken over as the main focus of the films. […] More
The Japanese Unicorn When it comes to rare cars, the Lexus LFA is one of the most elusive super cars to grace the streets of the world. With a production run of just 500 vehicles, you can expect to see an LFA as often as there are solar eclipses. Unless you live in an area with […] More
If you love cars and have never taken a Physics class, don’t worry. There are only three things you need to know about Physics and cars. The first is Force is the amount of mass multiplied by acceleration. Second, Torque is the amount of rotational force the engine can do. Finally, Horsepower is calculated by the amount of […] More
The Dodge Demon was unveiled last week after 13 weeks of teasers. Yes, 13 weeks. And yet, I still was impressed. The animations were cheesy, but the end result was astounding. 840 horsepower, 770 pound-feet of torque, and a 2.3 second 0-60 time. Oh and did I mention that it runs 9s in the quarter […] More
Like the great Peter Egan once said, “The rag top convertible is a car of occasion.” That’s what the soft top Miata has always been to me, a car to drive under special circumstances. Now I know dozens of people who daily drive their Miata, all year-round, even in winter conditions. Yes, they survive, but […] More
Doug DeMuro always has some cool stuff going on on his YouTube channel. Today, he’d like to show us why the Testarossa’s replacement, the 550 Maranello, has retained $150,000 in value. Doug starts out by noting some relevant features of the aging Ferrari. Large overhang in over the front axle, motor in the front rather than […] More
Hold on there, Dodge Demon. We see that you’re the new big bad wolf in town. You’re good, but you’re not in production yet. So you can hold your 840 horses, and let the Dodge Hellcat have their glory. If you need a more sobering look at what 707 horsepower will really do, then you […] More
And it’s too bad, really. I wish it didn’t have to be this way. As much as car enthusiasts bash on cheap econoboxes, they strengthen the bottom line of auto manufacturers. Say, for example, a certain auto maker that had to cancel an iconic V10 GT coupe in favor of a useless dragster. But that’s […] More
Among a smattering of Levante SUVs and Ghibli sedans sat a lone GranTurismo. This sports coupe debuted in 2007 and remains relatively unchanged a decade later. The funny part is the entire Shifting Lanes team still went up to it to pay homage. Like visiting an old friend in a sea of new faces. Today the GranTurismo […] More
Amongst the loud presentations and hoards of journalists lay a gray F-Type. It’s a car we’ve all seen but this one looked a little different. The rear exhaust feature a single oval outlet and the badging read R-dynamics. After speaking with some Jaguar representatives my fears were realized. This was the infamous 4-cylider F-Type, a car I […] More
“This is the Year of the SUV,” my colleague reluctantly remarked as we spent hours at NYIAS watching endless SUVs spin on stages. Everyone from Lincoln to Nissan put their SUVs on a physical pedestal slinging sales figures they thanked their SUV saviors for. Sadly this isn’t just the year of the SUV, this is […] More
Earlier this week, it was reported that new BMW cars with lane assist features would be banned from participating in track days with BMW CCA (Car Club of America). Turns out it isn’t totally true. According to a statement released by BMW NA, this act was only on the part of one chapter of BMW […] More
The current automotive landscape might look pretty bleak for the enthusiast. The crossover dominates new car sales and the Viper gets discontinued. Those two events is a microcosmic representation of the current state of the automotive industry. In an age where people care less and less about cars, manufacturers appeal more broadly to the masses, […] More
The world’s most powerful SUV is here with all 707 horses of Hellcat goodness. This is FCA’s third Hellcat model and promises to be their most practical. After months of rumors, the world’s most insane SUV is ready to dominate red light drag races. Prepare yourselves for the most family friendly 707 horsepower vehicle ever. When […] More
The Dodge Demon is finally here. After years of teasers and speculation, we can finally review the hard facts behind Dodge’s maddest machine. The Dodge Demon features some impressive technology, made specifically for drag cars. This highly customizable drag strip monster is finally here in all its glory. The 840 horsepower V8 is the most powerful […] More
Long before the 707 horsepower Trackhawk, Jeep built the forgotten Grand Cherokee 5.9. This hot-rodded Jeep was only produced for the 1998 model year and proceeded the fast SUV craze we’ve grown accustomed to. Today we expect manufacturers to build SUVs designed to best physics and deliver a sporty driving experience but in the late 90s, […] More
The mid-sized truck has made a comeback in the past few years. People are wanting smaller trucks that deliver performance at a bargain price. The idea is that these down-sized workhorses have are more economical and less daunting than their full-sized counterparts. While that may be the perception, does this idea actually stack up to […] More
The first ever Tesla product was the Tesla Roadster. And if you needed more proof how fast time flies, the very first production model of that Roadster came out in 2008. It used the Lotus Elise underpinnings as a platform to show the world what the Tesla motif was: Electric cars don’t have to be […] More
Currently, the Nurburgring is the longest racetrack in the world. Some may argue that this title should belong to the Isle of Man TT circuit. While that is longer (12.9 miles for the ‘ring Nordschleife compared to 37.73 for the TT) the Nurburgring is a fully operational racing circuit, home to many racing series stops. Soon […] More
“The First ever: LHT K-Sight AWD turbo.” That’s how LHTPerformance describes their project on YouTube. It’s a Honda Insight with a turbocharged K20 motor and a custom AWD drivetrain. It’s the definition of a sleeper. I don’t exactly mean that as a compliment. It looks dumb. It is an Insight after all. But it makes 500 HP […] More
Yes you’re reading that headline correctly. Ford has made a crib. But not just any old crib. No, those are boring. Who wants to just lay a kid down to sleep these days? NO ONE THAT’S WHO! So what is a Ford made crib exactly? Well have you ever noticed that babies and toddlers always […] More
And there it is. After more than three months worth of teasing, hypothesizing, drooling, wondering, and a whole hell of a lot of speculating, the Dodge Demon’s picture is leaked two days from its official reveal at the New York International Auto Show. We still do not know the official specs of the car and […] More
The internet didn’t make attention craving human beings act ridiculously, we were always messed up since the beginning of time. This car advertisement satire, probably dated back to the 90’s, is proof that we’ve been acting like idiots for attention well before the existence of YouTube and all of social media. The commercial spoof makes fun […] More
The slow drip of Dodge Demon teasers must be the best and the worst reveal in all automotive history. It’s the best because rather than one big stunning announcement, the words Dodge and Demon were on the tip of our tongues for the better part of the past couple of months. In terms of automotive word […] More
The used car buying website Carvana looks like a much smaller Carmax but with a much nicer user web interface. The site allows buyers to shop for cars at the comfort of their own home, and the purchased car gets transported to the owner’s home just like any online bought goods. Now they have provided […] More
A new video published by Honda on YouTube officially showcases the company’s new Civic Si. It offers a whole host of dumb features that no one cares about. The full list of features from Honda includes: 205 horsepower, 192 pound-feet of torque, increased lateral grip, a lighter body, adaptive steering, faster turn-in response, larger brakes, […] More
You didn’t come here for investment advice, but a good rule of thumb I have is this: If any company or technology can effectively sell you back your TIME, that is one company you should invest in. Amazon allows you to shop within the comfort of your home, avoiding wasted time traveling through crowded shopping malls. Uber (probably […] More
We’ve all read the stories and watched the builds for various swapped cars. How they did it, budget, how it handles the track. What’s discussed less often is what it’s like to live with a swapped car. YouTuber The Rusty Toolbox gives us some insight on what it’s like to daily his LS-swapped BMW 318ti. As with […] More
What happens when some car company comes out with a badass car with a badass name like the Demon? Someone else will try to one up you. In this case, Hennessey, the guys behind the six-wheeled Raptor, the Hellcat beating Mustang, and the 1000 horsepower Corvette, concocted a Dodge Demon Challenger competitor. The Demon isn’t […] More
It’s not rare for manufacturers to offer incentives as the summer starts. With the nicer weather, more people will flock to the dealers seeking deals on new cars. It is rare, however, to see strong incentives offered on performance cars like the Corvette. That’s what makes Chevy’s latest incentives very intriguing. If you want a […] More
If you love the NEW new Top Gear, the one with Matt LeBlanc, Chris Harris, and Rory Reid, we’re not talking to you right now. You can hit the back button and resume your news feed consumption, but feel free to stick around and enjoy this tiny rant. I’m talking to those people who grew up watching Jeremy Clarkson, […] More
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