Talking about putting other people’s lives in great danger. It’s one thing for someone to cut you off in traffic at the very last minute in their car. It’s a whole different story when that car is actually an 80,000 pound rolling steel brick of a semi truck. This instance happened in Sydney, Australia in […] More
Christian Von Koenigsegg is a mad scientist. We’re lucky Christian decided to use his powers for good turning his evil lair into a supercar factory, rather than a home for a doomsday device. His engineering Genius was able to take the Ford modular V8 and turn it into an engine worthy of a hypercar. Today […] More
Someone go to Zebra Corner’s YouTube channel and give this guy a subscribe, because he has really earned it by making all of these FANTASTIC “Real People” commercial parodies. (PSA: While you’re over at his channel, don’t be afraid to head over to ours too found here, because we’re building it up too so we […] More
Most children have an idea of what they would like for a dream car when they are growing up. Sometimes it may be silly, like my wife who wanted a Dodge Neon, and other times it is just plain over the top. People usually face reality and at some point in time that they have […] More
Sometimes, weird can be good. This is definitely one of those times. These crazy Australians at team AAP built a Patrol for the drag strip that seems to be more turbo than motor. It’s a little tough to tell what’s been done to the Patrol besides the turbo and bodywork. If you have a clue, […] More
Does it get any more beautiful than a clean 240Z? I don’t think so and a lot of other enthusiasts must agree because these classic Japanese sports cars have exploded in value. With added value comes greater financial investment spawning some gorgeous builds. Clean Datsun 240Zs will soon be out of reach for the average collector. […] More
The water torture like release of the tiny details of the Dodge Hellcat slayer, the Dodge Demon, has been hit or miss over the past couple of months. Starting with the completely lame teaser video of a robotic demon creature escaping a Jurassic Park themed container, to the latest snapshot of performance figures which shows […] More
[fb_pe url=”” bottom=”30″]Men are the natural enemy of snow. There’s some sort of pent up caveman instinct to conquer this icy precipitation. Like many enemies of men, we’ve crafted over-engineered solutions to conquer them. Instead of shovels we now have snow blowers. These devices turn the tiring act of shoveling into an easy but dangerous […] More
Mercedes-AMG and Ferrari have quite the rivalry going on in Formula 1. Now it seems that might spill over into their road going cars? Maybe? Based on what Ferrari just said about Mercedes-AMG’s new halo car, the Project One, it’s going to happen. The new hyper car is set to use Formula 1 technology to […] More
We got to drive a 2017 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Edition and we thought it was a completely pointless car. Completely pointless if your commuting needs are to go between your house, your workplace, and the mall. It has a rough ride, poor mileage, and a pretty high sticker price for what you get. If you don’t […] More
We here at Shifting Lanes are located in Northern New Jersey. That’s no secret. It’s all over our website and we even state it on our own Facebook page. So currently we’re in the yearly 1′-2′ snowmageddon storm that seems to be a trend for the last few years. Lots of people find creative ways […] More
I’m not afraid to admit that I get lazy sometimes and pronounce Porsche without the bravado and flair of the “UHHHH” at the end. Nobody is perfect. It’s not Porsh, it’s Prosche-UHHHH. There’s a few other brands where its pronunciation isn’t as clear because of the diverse native tongues of the world. How do you […] More
You’ve seen clips of dragsters doing burnouts before a race right? They do it to increase their tire temperatures, which softens the rubber and increases the tire’s grip performance. It’s not just dragsters doing this, all types of cars, even this Nissan Maxima going at it with a Porsche 911, needs to warm up their […] More
Only a few short years ago performance cars didn’t need fake engine noise. Uncorked engines were allowed to sing their songs without artificial enhancement. Although we are getting used to these fake engine noises manufacturers use today, that doesn’t make them ok. An easy cure for the disappointing exhaust note playing through your speakers is a […] More
Rally drivers are a special breed of crazy. Doing 100+ MPH on dirt, tarmac, and snow all throughout the world may sound amazing, but it’s insanely nerve racking. If you’re unfamiliar with rallying, just watch this one video and you’ll know what it’s all about. But that’s not the reason we are here today. That […] More
Ferrari cannot survive without a new entry level car. In a world before competitors like McLaren, their model lineup was fine. But in today’s competitive marketplace sales mean survival, and Ferrari is missing a vital product. They Lack a strong entry-level supercar, and the only way for Ferrari to generate the revenue needed to compete […] More
Mistaking the brake pedal for the accelerator is a common mistake for the elderly, but this time it happened to a seemingly capable and sober adult. Unlike most pedal mistake accidents that result in slight fender benders, this one resulted in the Honda CR-V landing on top of a roof. According to the driver: “The speed […] More
The new Fast & Furious movie is coming out soon. Despite its humble beginnings as an underground illegal street racing scene, it has rapidly transformed into an international crime heist, Ocean’s-Eleven and Marvel superhero style of a movie. This move to pander to the largest audience possible has a lot of racing fans and car lovers pretty […] More
The name McLaren embodies a strong passion found in F1 fans. It evokes feelings of racing glory and beauty in engineering. It also represents a line of somewhat attainable sports/supercars that promise a slow trickle of F1 features. After the recent leaks of the McLaren 720S, I was very excited. But I didn’t expect something like […] More
Last August we were invited by Toyota Racing to partake in an experience like no other. Chad and I went to Watkins Glen International to see the Cheez-It 355. Watkins Glen is an interesting course. To us racing fans, we know it well, but as far as famous NASCAR tracks is barely moves the needle. […] More
The RUF CTR is an incredible machine. It has supercar performance wrapped in the body of a classic 911. Its bespoke chassis and rich heritage makes it a car worth drooling over. There’s a lot of big numbers associated with the RUF CTR; 700 horsepower, a top speed of 225 miles per hour, and a […] More
You’ve seen the Instagram teasers from Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. You’ve seen the behind the scenes footage of the garage filled with $17 millions of dollars worth of supporting cars. We’re certain you’ve seen the teaser countless times, where Dominick Torreto literally turned his back on family. And recently we told you about the stunning […] More
To celebrate their 16th victory in the Formula 1 World Championship, Ferrari produced the 430 Scuderia Spider 16M. In the scheme of hyper cars, the Scuderia 16M is about as obsolete as your IPhone 3GS. Although the 16M was released in 2009, it doesn’t mean it’s no longer relevant among current super cars. Put it next to […] More
This is the new Volkswagen Sedric. It was unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show. It has no wheel, no dashboard, and was described as a comfy lounge on wheels. This is Bulbasaur, a seed pokemon that enjoys napping in the sun to grow and evolve to the stupendously ugly Venusaur. They look exactly the same. […] More
Koenigsegg has been somewhat of an enigmatic company since its inception. High exclusivity coupled with amazing technical innovation puts any Koenigsegg model high on our list. Most recently, they revolutionized cylinder head design with their FreeValve technology. Now, they’ve built the Regera, a single-speed hybrid supercar. It will simulate upshifts and downshifts via a torque […] More
RUF has been building insane 911s for decades. Long before Singer reimagined the 911, RUF was tinkering away with Stuttgart’s favorite sports car. Today they’ve unveiled the sequel to their greatest product the famed Yellow Bird. Known as the CTR, this 700 horsepower coupe is the ultimate tribute to the 911. The new CTR is […] More
Series 24 of Top Gear looks to be starting off on the right foot. Critics are glad they’re going back to a simpler format, one of them being the ‘Star In A Reasonably Priced Car’ segment. If you can recall, or bothered to watch series 23 of the rebooted Top Gear, they revamped the iconic […] More
Today the Mini Copper S is just another hot hatch, but in the early 2000s, it was special. This retro inspired quirky hatchback was exciting, it sold well, and more importantly, it sounded amazing. Today hot hatches are force fed air by turbos, but the R53 Mini Cooper S was different. This minuscule hot hatch […] More
We’ve all hated on riced out cars. There’s something about a family sedan with a massive rear wing and a fart can exhaust that bothers everyone. Usually, these “Ricers” are all show and no go making more noise than horsepower. However, the turbocharged Honda Accord driven by Matt Farah in his latest One Take shows how […] More
If you’ve watched old Top Gear, The Grand Tour, and even New Top Gear, you’ll know that open wheeled, convertible sports cars are a joy to drive. Cars like the Zenos E10S, the Ariel Atom, and the BAC Mono are lightweight, have decent power, and pretty amazing suspension that will allow you to be a […] More
The Fast & Furious 8 (The Fate Of The Furious) will be coming to theaters April 14th, 2017, and as always there will be plenty of cars, carnage, and plenty of shifting involved. The other stars of the show, beside Vin Diesel, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Jason Statham, Charlize Theron, and so much more, are […] More
If you know anything about rally, you know the iconic Audi Sport Quattro S1. Though it never saw great success, its character inspires gearheads to this day. A bit less well known is a man named Walter Röhrl who piloted the five-cylinder face melting rally machine. Röhrl was active in WRC from 1973-1987, taking part in 75 […] More
Camile Pardo, the designer of Ford’s supercar, the Ford GT, put his background in pop art and a passion for cars into his timeless design. In his Petrolicious feature, Camile gives us insights into the design process of the Ford GT that came full circle. Car design is an emotional marathon. Projects that you wake […] More
The first Singaporean hypercar is finally here in all its orchid-like glory. Vanda Electrics’ Dendrobium has finally been revealed ahead of the Geneva International Motor Show. The company has released a terrible teaser video of it once before, claiming a stunning 1,500 horsepower from the electric drivetrain, while this version has a speedometer that can reach 200 mph. Vanda […] More
Buying a car used to be a straightforward process. Want a small car? Go buy a Civic or a Corolla. Want a big car? Buy any SUV. Need something to haul all your home improvement needs? Go buy any truck. Now buying a car is an even more complicated process. Do you want a small, […] More
General Motors’ last decade has been a bit of a cluster F. Profits were way up in the early 2000s, then the bailouts happened, and now it seems sales have stagnated slightly. From 2012 through 2015, GM’s profits were no less than $152 billion, but no more than $155 billion. In 2016 they saw a […] More
The Infiniti Q60 is a fast, handsome, capable sports coupe. It carries on Infiniti’s tradition of building gorgeous luxury coupes for the German adverse shopper. Although the Red Sport 400 offers respectable performance, it’s not enough to scare the likes of M or AMG. Well, today the Germans have been put on notice with the unveiling […] More
Series 24 of Top Gear just roared back into the television screens. This time around they’ve learned their lessons from last year’s rebooting attempts and are now hoping viewers will return. Gone is the highly annoying Chris Evans and questionable Eddie Jordan, while some less than tolerable elements remained like celebrity interviews. With a severely smaller budget […] More
As someone who likes his cars stock for the most part, you can kill this abomination with fire. This is a 1993 Toyota Supra TT and it was recently for sale in Rosemead, CA. And it’s absolutely horrendous. The original posting lists “suicide doors, motorize,” “wide body all metal,” “custom kandy paint,” and “custom sound […] More
In September 2016, two friends and I made the trek across the Mojave desert in two nights. It was full of sights, dust, exploration, and a stranger in a Suzuki Samurai that he called “Hotel Samurai.” His rig is a Toyota 4Runner with a mild lift, frame sliders, tube frame bumpers, Bilstein shocks, a nice […] More
Pininfarina and Ferrari is a forged partnership, synonymous with super cars such as the F12 Berlinetta. For nearly 70 years, Pininfarina has designed close to 200 Ferraris, but for the first time, Pininfarina did not design the premier flagship. With the advent of the La Ferrari, in-house Ferrari designers at Maranello has set the path for […] More
The Porsche Panamera was an ugly duckling among supermodels. Porsche’s sports sedan with the weird trunk and questionable proportions divided the car community. Some thought it was hideous while others liked it, I thought it looked like a pregnant 911. Although the old Panamera wasn’t the beautiful car we’ve come to expect from Porsche, there’s […] More
Before you go out and think: “I’ll just go watch this 22 minute video and become Ken Block,” please think again. Drifting is hard. It takes a lot of practice, a lot of tires (money), some form of talent, and a lot of good luck. So before you execute your drifting degree from YouTube University […] More
The 720S, at first just the rumored replacement for the 650S, is all but officially confirmed. Bloomberg made an oopsie and released a rear 3/4 view of the McLaren 720S. What this shot reveals is a new door design. Whereas the previous models had a more unified design, it looks like McLaren is really flexing its design language […] More
The Geneva Motor Show is coming soon, and if you’ve seen coverage of past shows you’ll know its the best auto show in the world. Despite the smaller show this is where the big name brands, and the not so well known ones, share their latest concepts to the world. In this year’s show Singapore’s first […] More
Scumbags are everywhere, and they’re out looking to make an easy grab no matter what it is. This time a brazen dude in beachwear strolled into a service shop to steal a red Holden Commodore in broad daylight. It just proves that sometimes people that act like they belong somewhere in the first place don’t […] More
The film Bullitt is considered one of the greatest car movies of all time. Some consider the chase scene in the film to be the greatest example in the history of cinema. The Ford Mustang’s used and driven by Steve McQueen in the film are equally as iconic and inspired an entire generation of auto […] More
Extreme Turbo Systems (ETS) is currently on their quest to get in the six (6!!!) second quarter mile time. They’re already the guys behind the world’s quickest and fastest Nissan GT-R, registering a quarter mile time of 7.01 seconds at 214 mph. Now we get to see their latest GT-R strapped (with 12 straps) on […] More
If you thought your car and your belongings are safe from the hands of thieves, think again. With the advent of electronic key fobs and keyless entries more than decades ago, the methods of breaking into cars have changed from ‘jimmying a lock’ to an electronic version of it. Considering that you have 128 bit encryption for […] More
Picture a fond memory where you were encircled in sunny weather, caressed with cool breezes, and surrounded by an aura of positive vibes. When these details come to mind, most of us would imagine ourselves on vacation in a tropical getaway. To car manufacturers, our fond memories of great weather is commercialized into the convertible car […] More
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