During filming for a segment for the new Top Gear, co-presenter Matt LeBlanc almost ran over a cameraman who was lying down to record footage of the Porsche they had been road testing. This event apparently happened over a month ago as the crew were filming in South Africa. [ads1] According to the Mirror who […] More
We’re sorry. Well not really, they were pretty fun to write. A few of our posts from today were not true. We’ll let you, the good readers, decipher which ones were untruthful [HINT: all of them]. This is a pretty big tradition for internet based auto journals and it wasn’t just us getting in on […] More
Breaking news out of Italy/Japan and it’s so big that your head may explode. There is semi-confirmed, almost-proof that Honda has not only bought Ferrari, but also that Honda and Ferrari have been secretly working on an SUV for the past 3 years under everyone’s nose. Below is a spy pic of the car in […] More
The newly forged Top Gear team is facing additional hardship before its first episode has even aired. A source from inside the British Broadcasting Company stated the budget for the new Top Gear show has been cut by more than half. The move by the BBC is motivated partly by the latest revelation of co-presenter, Chris Evans, who only works four […] More
The new Amazon car show starring Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May will be airing on Amazon Prime starting in the Fall of 2016. Details about the show have slowly trickled out thanks to a Guardian interview with James May, mentioning the new car show will have a different format compared to Top Gear. It turns out May is […] More
How well do you know cars? Any car person can just guess the car just by looking at its headlight, wheels, mirrors, or whatever… Can you guess the car just by looking at small section? Let us know how you did below? Was the quiz too hard? Was it too easy? We want to know too, […] More
As far as automotive videos go, this one is probably in the top 10 all time fantasy videos. You know that if you’re an automotive enthusiast you’ve always wanted to drive a Ferrari F40. You’ve also probably dreamed of driving an F40 on a twisting mountain road. You’ve also probably dreamed of driving literally any […] More
New Top Gear has already had many, many setbacks including us hearing about Chris Evans being a demanding control freak and only working 4 hours a day on the project. However, they’ve just dropped a new trailer and damn it, it looks kind of awesome. [ads1] They own up to the whole Chris Evans puking […] More
The R34 Skyline was released in January 1999, and it was the final version of the second-generation GT-R with the RB26DETT engine and trick 4WD system, the ATTESA E-TS. The R34 features a smaller wheelbase (55mm shorter) when compared to the R33. This produces a stiffer structure and the R34 was generally more capable of […] More
The R33 is the next evolution of the R32. It’s faster, it’s stiffer, it’s more stable, and it’s more fun! It was heavier than the outgoing platform but it still manages to outperform in all areas, especially refinement. The increased body stiffness and better weight distribution complements the capabilities of the improved 4WD system the ATTESA E-TS […] More
Do you believe in ‘less is more’? Do you think safety is for soccer moms? Do you own a Jeep Wrangler? Do you want to reenact moments from Mad Max? If you said YES! to all of the above then YOU! are a prime candidate for this really FUN mod! And we want to pass the mod […] More
Ummmm. Whuuuu? Whaaaaa?! UUUUGGGGGHHHHH! [ads1] These are just a few of the choice non-words we could come up with when we saw this. This guy, and his zero-fucks-given, attitude are on FULL display as he rampages his insanely expensive supercar through a flood. This particular supercar is a Lamborghini Gallardo, on of the lowest riding […] More
In the long run scheme of things, the new MX-5 RF won’t go down in the annals of history as the greatest car ever made. Or the rarest. Or the lightest MX-5 even. But it will undoubtedly go down as one of, if not the best and most stunning MX-5, especially after winning World Design […] More
This GT-R is based off the eighth-generation Skyline, the R32. The BNR32 Skyline revived the “GT-R” name after an absence of 16 years. This example contains a 6-cylinder inline, dual overhead cam (DOHC), 2.6 liter (280PS) RB26DETT engine. The chassis also comes equipped with an electronically controlled 4WD torque splitter system, the ATTESA E-TS and a […] More
“Luxury Evolved. Genesis.” Is the tagline when you head over to the Genesis Motors website. They are a completely new car company that was established in the fall of 2015, and is serving as the luxury version of the Hyundai Motor Company. Much like Acura is to Honda, Lexus is to Toyota, and Audi is to Volkswagen, the Korean brand built […] More
This GT-R was launched in January 1973, based off the fourth generation C110 Skyline. This GT-R contains a 6-cylinder inline dual overhead cam (DOHC) 24-valve S20 engine that puts out 158 maximum horsepower at 7000 rpm and 130 ft-lb of torque at 5600 rpm. It’s one of the first Japanese cars that came equipped with […] More
James May, who has a new show over in BBC FOUR called “James May: The Reassembler,” has revealed a little more detail about The Boys’ car show that’s going to be aired on Amazon Prime. The studio format that we’ve grown fond of, the one that’s been copied by other Top Gear franchises across the world, […] More
Sometimes you may hear journalists saying that the New York Auto Show is boring or not as good as other auto shows. I disagree. Vehemently. How can you say a show is bad when it’s the premiere show for commuter cars in the entire world and when Christian Von Koenigsegg brings his two most Frankenstinian […] More
This is the OG GT-R! This GT-R was based off the C10 Skyline which was launched in July 1968. The vehicle is powered by the S20 engine, which is a dual overhead cam (DOHC) 24-valve engine that could push the 2000GT-R to a top speed of 200 km/h. This car achieved its debut win at […] More
The Porsche 911 R graced the 2016 New York International Auto Show floor. It has a 500 horsepower 4.0 liter flat six engine, tires are from a GT3, body elements from the Carrera 4 and GT3, and a front splitter off a GT3 RS, and most importantly a good old-fashioned six speed manual transmission! The 911 is Porsche’s […] More
Hyundai and Genesis are now two separate entities, don’t you dare associate Genesis with Hyundai! With the separation, the luxurious Genesis Motors company has revealed the New York Concept at the 2016 New York International Auto Show. Check out the pics and the quick clips below. What do you think about the new Genesis company […] More
The GT350 Mustang has a 5.2 liter V-8 producing 526 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque. This hotter version of the Ford GT Mustang clocks in just under $50,000 and competes closely with the Chevrolet Camaro SS. Check out the pics and walk around video below. What do you think of the GT350 Mustang? Do […] More
The 2017 Nissan GTR has been revealed at the 2016 New York International Auto Show and it possesses a redesigned interior that makes the all-wheel drive behemoth a more livable place. More leathers have been added in various surfaces, such as the steering wheel, center console, the passenger dash, and door panels, to add a huge touch of […] More
James May just did an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session over at Reddit, where he was promoting his new show, “James May: The Reassembler,” over at BBC FOUR. This is a show where he reassembles things like a lawn mower, an old telephone, and an electric guitar. There were a lot of weird and obscure […] More
There was MUCH whining and bitching and moaning about Ferrari slapping a turbo on the new engine and car to take the reigns from the 458. So much so that people actually began to question whether or not Ferrari had made the right decision before the care even came out. This, is properly absurd. [ads1] […] More
Many years ago, Hertz and Ford teamed up for the most colossal of poor ideas: renting a Shelby Mustang. Why poor? Because people treat rental cars the same way they treat hotel rooms. At least Hertz doesn’t need a black light to know what’s been going on in there. [ads1] For those that don’t know […] More
If you’ve been following the auto news recently, you know that the New York International Auto Show is next up in major global auto events and it start with press days this Wednesday. Shifting Lanes will be there and this will be our 3rd consecutive year there. [ads1] This is arguably the most important show […] More
Let’s face it, if you own a manual car, you should know how to rev match. It’s just fun and shows a bit of skill with throttle manipulation. If you’re really good, a heel-and-toe rev match while braking shows that you’re not only good, but someone who knows how to control a car properly. [ads1] […] More
Popular YouTube auto journalist and vlogger Tim Burton, better known as Shmee150, is one of the most popular names in the business. If you’re unfamiliar with his work, he travels all over the world car spotting and showing off some of the most exclusive cars money can buy. He also owns 3 of the most […] More
Just about one year after the ‘fracas’ between Jeremy Clarkson and BBC producer Oisin Tymon, the sacked Top Gear host has finally spoken out about the incident and the tumultuous relationship between himself and other executives. In The Times magazine article, Clarkson explains that the relationship degenerated via issues ranging from politics, the naming of Clarkson’s West Highland Terrier, […] More
This is one car we never want to forget. The Lamborghini Egoista is a reminder to fans that the car company that once made the Countach still is capable of making completely insane cars. The Egoista is based off the Gallardo underpinnings and features a modified 5.2 liter V10 engine that produces a solid 600 brake horsepower. […] More
Sabine Schmitz will be one of the six presenters in the new Top Gear show, and she can really DRIVE! If you’ve never heard of her, she’s most well known as the “Queen of the Nurburgring” or the “World’s fastest Taxi Driver”. She has earned that reputation because she has driven around the ring more […] More
As far as things to do to your older car, headlight restoration is probably pretty low on your list. You have aging parts in the suspension and engine that need upkeep, tires that need rotating and replacing, and fliuds that needs to be replenished all the time. [ads1] But what if there was a way […] More
Toyota used to be cool. They offered lightweight, rear-wheel drive cars that was easily tossed, all the way to brutish two door sports car that can crank out serious horsepower, and strike fear in the hearts of “muscle” cars. Toyota also gave these cars amazing names like the Sprinter Trueno and the Corolla Levin, and who could ever forget […] More
Chevy is on a pretty big roll recently and it’s evidenced even more so with the addition of the new Camaro ZL1 to it’s lineup. This car is poised to be a fairly huge win for the the bow tie brutes. [ads1] Here’s the kicker though, with all the awesomeness that they’re producing, they’re bound […] More
As seen in the latest Geneva International Motor Show, the Europeans are truly capable of making some INSANE looking cars. We recently saw the release of the 1500 horsepower Bugatti Chiron, the rebranded Gumpert showing up as the Apollo Arrow, The super crazy Lamborghini Centenario, and we also saw the reveals of some European mainstays such as the […] More
These are ICONIC tracks: The Circuit De La Sarthe in Le Mans, France is home to the 24 hours of Le Mans. The circuit is 8.47 miles long, making it one of the longest circuits in the world! The Sebring International Raceway near Sebring, Florida is one of the oldest continuously operating race tracks in the […] More
No longer will you have to spend anywhere between $75,000 to $150,000 for a Tesla. Come March 31st, Tesla Motors will finally reveal the highly anticipated bargain Tesla, the Tesla Model 3. This is the most important vehicle in Tesla’s lineup as it’s starting price is $35,000 before tax breaks, placing it firmly square against the $30,000 […] More
Of the Nissan press reveals over the past few years, few will be more anticipated than this one. [ads1] Could this be a new GTR? Maybe just a facelift? A final edition before they kill off this model? Here’s our guess. The back end looks similar to the R35 as does the roofline. However, over […] More
McLaren and it’s completely bonkers cars are incredible. Personally, I have had a love affair with McLarens since I first laid eyes on an F1. After that, every time I see one I become a puddle of mush. Personal uncomfortable attachments to inanimate objects aside, McLaren just hit us with some pretty stunning news. They’ve […] More
The 2016 New York International Auto Show is almost here and the next car company to show North America its goodies is the Spyker. You heard that right, Spyker is still alive. No, they did not go kaput thanks to a last minute appeal that overturned their bankruptcy in the last days of 2014. So for the […] More
Looks like the new Top Gear show is off to a pretty controversial start. Why the hell not, considering the last show ended in such abrupt fashion last year. Right before the New Top Gear stunt on London’s Tower Bridge last Saturday March 12th, there were flyers that were sent to nearby residents about the possibility of “brief […] More
File this under the biggest fails you will ever see. There’s not much of a description of what we’re seeing here. Only thing we know is that this team of, shall we say, automotively challenged people is attempting to unload a Rolls Royce Drophead Coupe off of what looks like a basic transportation vehicle. What […] More
The Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is one of the most recognizable race tracks thanks to its unique turn #8, the corkscrew, which is a steep downhill chicane meant to be taken at a snail’s pace. The McLaren P1 GTR is a $3 million 986 horsepower 3.8 liter V8 mid engined and electric motored hypercar that […] More
Carbon fiber wheel is a great addition if you’re looking to delete precious seconds off your track time. They are a lot lighter than your traditional machined/cast/forged aluminum wheels and they are also a lot stronger. But how exactly do these wheels get made? How are each layer of carbon fiber cloth laid down and […] More
Spoilers/Wings are critical items to have on race cars. They provide the necessary downforce to maintain grip between the tires and the road. When cars become increasingly more powerful and faster, more spoilers and canards are necessary to ensure that all the power is effectively planted to the ground. This is where the art of […] More
UPDATE: New videos added below! We told you about the strange letter that was sent to London Residents a couple of days ago. It turns out it was true! The new Top Gear has released on Twitter a picture of their newly minted co-presenter Matt LeBlanc using a selfie stick to capture himself sitting shotgun […] More
The oil company, Pennzoil, has been producing some pretty fun videos of fast cars racing and drifting through deserted locales. Their latest video is of a Ferrari 488 GTB that has a twin-turbo’d 3.9 liter V8 engine cranking out 661 horsepower, racing through the streets of Barcelona. The streets have been conveniently emptied so that the […] More
The 2016 New York International Auto Show is almost here and bits of news is starting to trickle in. The next company to have a big reveal in the New York show is Subaru, and they are revealing the all new 2017 Subaru Impreza! There’s only a single teaser picture so far and it’s of the headlight […] More
We sure think so. There’s not much better feelings in this world than catching a slide and straightening out your car. You feel like an absolute champ. There is one better feeling though that we know is 100% better. Catching a save on a rally stage. This could possibly be the best save of all […] More
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