My wife: I like the four-door Porsches; they’re one of my dream cars. I think the SUV Porsches are ugly but I definitely want to get a four-door Porsche sedan. Me: Four-door Porches are stupid. Porsches were never meant to be practical machines; they are sports cars. That would be as stupid as making a […] More
The Location The setting, Los Angeles. The timing, the third week of March 2017. During this time of year, California flowers are blooming and the weather is a comfortable 69 degrees Fahrenheit (20.5 Celsius). The weather is glorious, the atmosphere is charged with hormonal spring breakers, add the Jaguar F-Type I rented with the help of […] More
We’ve seen enough of these airborne dragsters to know that aerodynamics is as critical a component as the amount of horses the car can put to the asphalt. Anything moving through a medium, such as air, will a produce pressure differential that causes lift. When the lifting forces exceed the weight of the vehicle, things […] More
You read that right. Alfa Romeo is doing well! Sales growth is through the roof for America’s latest Italian purveyors of automobiles. Honestly, it’s not a fair comparison considering they only sold 53 cars last March but this is still good news. I want Alfa to do well and you should too. Alfa Romeo was able to […] More
To be great at something, you have to WORK. This is the way it has been since the dawn of time, and it will be until the end. There are no shortcuts in life. No one miraculously wakes up and becomes the next LeBron James. Greatness takes perspiration, dedication, some shedding of blood, and definitely LOTS and LOTS of […] More
Ever since we knew about the Dodge Hellcat, enthusiasts have been seeking where FCA might drop the engine next. The Demon is coming out and we’ll be there live as it’s unveiled on April 11th, the day before the New York International Auto Show. But the Demon will have an upgraded engine, or at least […] More
Ever since the first Cannonball Baker Sea To Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash (or better known as the Cannonball Run) back in the 1970s, everyone’s been attempting to do the same thing ever since. Except instead of an eclectic collection of car junkies, race car drivers, mechanics and journalists, they’re now driven by rock stars […] More
Last year the video below circulated all over the internet and it was a pretty cut and dry case. The motorcycles were passing people on a double yellow line and one motorist saw it happening and decided to enact from street justice to make sure these motorcyclists never did it again. Even if the cyclists […] More
Hey, at least it’s not a Mustang this time, right? Instead of being hungry for crowds, though, the Viper heads straight for the the trees in the median. This stands up as evidence that choosing a Mustang is the environmentally conscious thing to do. What happened? We’re not entirely sure. Maybe raw horsepower and cold […] More
Chug your monster and get ready for some burnouts. Your dreams have been answered. Celebrate with me world, the BRZ is going turbo. After years of begging, pleaded, and screaming the BRZ will get a healthy dose of boost. Subaru was tired of receiving your angry emails and decided boosting the BRZ was the only […] More
HUGE. MASSIVE. NASCAR has just made a stunning move to increase the popularity of the series as a whole. Many race fans think NASCAR is bullshit racing. There I said it. It’s no secret that driving around in circles is not what most Formula 1 or GT3 fans enjoy. Thought driving at 180-200 MPH with […] More
Another stunning merger just announced today was the purchase of Buick by super car maker McLaren. McLaren’s rich history, brash design language, and overall massive growth in the past few years had led them to this decision. But not for the reason you might think. McLaren is bored. Their cars are too good. In an […] More
Formula 1 is off to a cracking start with Mercedes actually not winning a race. That’s good for the sport. The more parity, the better. But many were upset because, still, it was more of a procession than actual racing. You’d think after 20+ year of processional racing on the whole people would become a […] More
Porsche gets a bad rap for being the car for wealthier folks. The 911’s rear-engined flat six cylinder pumping out over 370 horses and generating a 0-62 mph time of a hair under four and a half seconds, is typically destined for treks to the office and an occasional trip to the beach house. But behind […] More
In an announcement that stunned just about everyone, FCA just confirmed the release of a Dart Hellcat for 2018. The pocket-sized sedan will feature the supercharged 6.2l HEMI SRT V8 motor, along with several other goodies to make it all work in the small package. Besides the monstrosity of a motor, the Dart Hellcat will […] More
What’s that annoying thing that’s said when people want you to cough up more money? “You gotta pay to play.” Apparently that doesn’t sit well with some people, including this tax avoiding LaFerrari owner. According to Fin24, they reported that a Ferrari LaFerrari, the hybrid hypercar limited to 499 examples, was once brought into South Africa […] More
In the world of auto theft, you wouldn’t be called insane to think that stealing a Ferrari is at the top of every would-be-thief’s list. After all they are some of the most highly sought after cars in the entire world. What you might be called insane for is thinking that stealing THE Ferrari would […] More
Nothing beats a spec racing series. Drivers in equal cars relying on skills for a podium. The poster child of spec racing is the Mazda Miata. This cheap RWD racecar is the affordable way to track a sports car. Rather than let the Miata have all the fun there’s plenty of room for other spec […] More
Something about seeing cars go down a short straight track gives any bystander a rush of adrenaline. Seeing those cars go down a 1/8 mile track and achieving more than 200 mph in the process is enough make anyone wonder how that’s even possible. Competing in the Radial Vs The World event at Lights Out […] More
Confirmed by Elon Musk, the all-electric company’s latest model will only be available with the center console display. It’s similar to what is on the current Model S. This is in line with what was shown at the Model 3’s reveal. A steering wheel against a plain dash with a central display showing vehicle info, […] More
The U.S. and Cuba relations have improved over the past couple of years. Back in 2015 each country opened up their doors and restored diplomatic relations, allowing their citizens to travel and soak in each others cultures. Things are now good. And it didn’t take long before a lone American, by the name of BJ Baldwin, went ahead […] More
On a scale of one to gross, this is pretty disgusting. And weird. And so many other descriptive adjectives that I can’t quite formulate in my head right now. Ford makes the Mustang. Duh. Everyone knows this. The logo for the Mustang is a horse. Again, duh. Everyone knows this. Phillip Thomas Clark came up […] More
The McLaren 540C has a big problem. Sure it produces respectable power and drives like a supercar but, it doesn’t sound like one. Supercars are meant to stimulate all our senses and the stock 540C misses the mark. To remedy this issue Sam from Seen Through Glass is fitting his 540C with an exhaust. This […] More
The whole STOMP craze flourished in the 90s and lasted for a couple of decades. Personally, I thought the music itself wasn’t good enough to live in the garbage cans they were stomping on. Why would you pay good money to listen to rhythmic banging and clanging when you can achieve the same effect by putting a […] More
3D printing has come a long way from it’s humble roots. Well, it’s never really been humble in the technological realm. The thought, programming, and engineering that goes in to these printers is staggering and well beyond my simpleton brain. Hell they’ve even 3D printed a human heart valve model. However, it is fascinating how […] More
Formula 1 cars underwent quite a few changes from last season. You can see all of them outlined by clicking right here. In case you’d like to see what the changes are here, this video can explain just how drastic they are. According to onboard telemetry for the new cars, drivers hit a scarcely believable […] More
Shelby GT350 Mustang owners are suing Ford. Well to be more specific, owners of the base model or tech package GT350s are suing Ford. Just last week on March 22, 2017, they filed a class action lawsuit against Ford claiming their transmissions and differentials were overheating during track use and sustained high speeds. It’s very […] More
Edd China, probably the most critical component of the Wheeler Dealers show, has announced recently that he would be moving on from the show due to a disagreement in the show’s direction. The Velocity executives felt the workshop section of the show were too difficult to produce, and a reduction of the role and substance would […] More
Whenever we hear of a lap record, we sit up and listen. The quest to go ever faster around track via power, aero, and grip is genuinely interesting. Plus, it gives us and every car marker something to benchmark every other car against. We like that. The Nurburgring is arguably the most famous track in […] More
The GT-86 is one of the purest sports cars on sale today. Although its current trim is very simple, in Japan they’ve taken it a step further. Toyota realized, why waste money on nice stock wheels, air conditioning, and painted bumpers when owners will replace them anyway? The Stripped down GT-86 RC is the perfect […] More
If you’ve been following the automotive entertainment community then you should be completely aware of the Old vs New Top Gear debate. Old Top Gear references the Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May brand, while New Top Gear consists of Matt LeBlanc, Chris Harris, and Rory Reid. Ever since the firing of Jeremy Clarkson, a […] More
He shoots and scores again! “Mahk” from the Zebra Corner YouTube channel buries another Chevrolet’s “Real People” ad. At this rate it seems like no Chevrolet product is safe. He has destroyed the Malibu, has destroyed the Cruze, ridiculed their J.D. Power Initial Quality ad, (by the way, just what the hell does Initial Quality mean anyway?), […] More
Volkswagen is in the midst of a scandal. I know, hard to believe right? I know I haven’t heard much about it. Sarcasm aside, VW’s goose on the diesel end of things is pretty much cooked. We even found a massive VW diesel graveyard just outside of Baltimore, MD. But somehow VW is still winning […] More
We’ve all seen them on the road and I’m sure they piss you off just as much as they do for me. Fake exhaust tips are an eyesore and they’re nothing but lies. Countless companies are using the design element more and more and it’s a disturbing trend. Exhaust cutouts, fake tips, fake vents, fake […] More
The Ford Raptor is more than just an off-road ready pick up. Although we know and love the Raptor for its off-road ability it offers far more than that. It’s the full suite of luxury features that make it the ultimate pick up. The Raptor can comfortably take you to work during the week and […] More
Without a doubt, the all new 2017 Honda Civic Type R is the most hotly anticipated Honda in its American history. The upper echelon model, the Type-R, has been a foreign market exclusive for many decades, and it’s finally coming to U.S. shores. We’ve seen the prototypes unveiled in several auto shows by now, covered in […] More
We all have that friend with an uncle who has a classic car. Maybe it’s a C2 Corvette or a ’69 Volkswagen Vanagon. Whatever it is, it’s old. And while we might not completely understand the attachment to the old piece of kit, we still appreciate the essence of passionate vehicle ownership. Why does he […] More
Consumer Reports puts out an annual report of the worst cars on the planet. For those of you that do not know, Consumer Reports takes consumer data and feedback on all cars and puts together recommendations on efficiency, reliability, usability, and any number of other metrics. So at face value, we can say that this […] More
Every couple of months there are rumors Mazda is working on a new Rotary engine. They happen at such a predictable interval you can set your watch by them. Every time an article comes out talking about a new Mazda Rotary scores of people claim they will buy one tomorrow. These brave keyboard warriors echo […] More
Every year, a bunch of dudes in what looks like the middle of nowhere get together and put on a race in a field. The cars have only one restriction: they must cost less than $300. That’s it. Their majestic track is titled the “Nerdbergring.” It’s a snowy field with some lanes plowed in. If […] More
“You owe me a ten second car” was one of the cheesiest lines in one of the cheesiest movies of all time. And at that time ten seconds to finish a quarter mile was quite the achievement. Don’t get me wrong, that timeframe is still an admirable feat. However, with new supercars, special edition muscle […] More
Back in December, tragedy struck as two friends sat and chatted (assuming) along a road in the UK and succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning. The way it happened, however, was not known until today and it is a reminder to us all to be careful even when not on the road. Tom Putt and Nikki […] More
Mazda can deny it all they want, but there is continually more evidence every month that we will be getting another rotary engine in the not too distant future. This time it seems that Mazda did it a bit more under the radar than the last time. A few months ago we heard that we […] More
Dieselgate should be a familiar phrase to every every existing Volkswagen owner by now. The German automotive manufacturer was hit hard on September 2015 when they were caught using an emissions cheat software that knew when the car was being tested. The software allowed the affected diesel cars to emit less pollutants and passing the test with […] More
Just proof that the Grand Tour trio is still hard at work, there’s news that Richard Hammond just injured himself during filming for the second season of the Amazon Prime exclusive show. It was reported by the BBC that: Hammond had been in Mozambique shooting the Amazon Prime show when he had the accident. His […] More
First it was the station wagon, now it’s the minivans. We’ve been socially conditioned to think that these massively utilitarian cars are somehow the red-headed stepchild of the automotive world. We think they’re lame, uncool, slow, and made for lame, uncool, and slow parents who have nothing better to do other than to shuttle their […] More
Here at Shifting Lanes we rarely agree on a lot of things. However, for some totally odd reason, we have a unanimous obsession over shooting brakes. Something about adding a giant hump over a svelte coupe form makes us a little giddy and want to take a trip to IKEA. Back in 2016 we came across a […] More
They’ve named it the Elise Sprint 220. Lotus claims it is “designed to promote a highly attractive super-lightweight option sitting above the Elise Sport 220.” The aim with this car for Lotus was to take an already light car and add more lightness. It’s an upgrade for every area of performance, so we’re on board. […] More
At least once. It doesn’t matter what it is. Dirt bike, cruiser, sport bike, or maybe one of those fancy ADV bikes. Just do it. There are numerous benefits to gearheads who are willing to ditch half of their wheels and the comfort of having a big windshield. All the same principles as found with […] More
Driving stick is becoming rarer by the minute. As young people eschew the row your own gearboxes for familiar automatics classic car enthusiasm is in jeopardy. Although the situation seems hopeless, the team at Hagerty is doing their part to educate the next generation. This summer they will teach people between the ages of 15-25 how […] More
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