Grassroots Upset At The 2011 RallyCar Sno*Drift Rally

Grassroots Upset At The 2011 RallyCar Sno*Drift Rally »

More than living up to its name, Sno*Drift Rally is the only winter rally on ...
Inside The New 2011 Ford Fiesta RS WRC [Specs]

Inside The New 2011 Ford Fiesta RS WRC [Specs] »

Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team recently debuted the Fiesta RS World Rally Car. The ...
Inside The Mini Countryman WRC [SPECS]

Inside The Mini Countryman WRC [SPECS] »

Based on the production Mini Countryman, the MINI WRC is a 1.6-liter turbocharged, all-wheel drive ...
Inside The Borg Warner EFR Turbocharger

Inside The Borg Warner EFR Turbocharger »

Borg Warner fashions the EFR turbine housing out of cast stainless steel, a material that ...
Dyno Test – 13whp In A Bottle – RSR RAN UP Oil Additive

Dyno Test – 13whp In A Bottle – RSR RAN UP Oil Additive »

As RSR tells it, nano technology is basically a dispersion of certain elements to a ...
Porsche Debuts 563hp 918 RSR Concept

Porsche Debuts 563hp 918 RSR Concept »

Powering the 918 RSR Concept is an “updated” 563hp, 10,300RPM V8 engine, based on the ...
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Porsche Debuts 563hp 918 RSR Concept

Porsche Debuts 563hp 918 RSR Concept

Powering the 918 RSR Concept is an “updated” 563hp, 10,300RPM V8 engine, based on the unit from the RS Spyder. Lifting technology from the GT3 R Hybrid

May 11th, 2011 | Filed under Auto Shows, Featured | Read More »

2012 Honda Civic Si Concept and Sedan Concept Debut

2012 Honda Civic Si Concept and Sedan Concept Debut

The 2011 Detroit Auto Show saw the release of the 2012 Honda Civic Si Concept coupe and Civic Concept sedan. Both are pre-production concepts that point toward the look of the 9th-generation 2012 Civic.

January 10th, 2011 | Filed under Auto Shows, New Cars | Read More »

All New 2011 Chrysler 300 – HEMI V8 Returns

All New 2011 Chrysler 300 – HEMI V8 Returns

The Chrysler 300 has been redone for the 2011 model year, featuring a new ground-up design, but still retains its HEMI V8 option. Other new options include all-wheel drive, V6 power, and new electronics.

January 10th, 2011 | Filed under Auto Shows, New Cars | Read More »

2012 Fiat 500 Coming With Pop, Sport, Lounge Models

2012 Fiat 500 Coming With Pop, Sport, Lounge Models

The US Fiat 500 will see the release of three different models – the Pop, Sport, and Lounge. All are powered by the 1.4-liter MultiAir engine.

January 10th, 2011 | Filed under Auto Shows, New Cars | Read More »

Electric Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell Coming in 2013

Electric Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell Coming in 2013

The “regular” gas-powered SLS AMG is already a powerful and fast hooligan luxury machine and the E-Cell is no different, pushing 528hp and 649 lb/ft of torque.

January 10th, 2011 | Filed under Auto Shows | Read More »

2012 Ford Focus ST Turbo Race Car Concept Debuts

2012 Ford Focus ST Turbo Race Car Concept Debuts

Based on the Focus ST and using the same 2.0-liter EcoBoost inline-four engine, the Focus Race Car Concept is a fully caged and prepped racing version of the Focus.

November 20th, 2010 | Filed under Auto Shows | Read More »

330hp Porsche Cayman R Debuts At LA Auto Show

330hp Porsche Cayman R Debuts At LA Auto Show

With a 3.4-liter inline-six engine behind the driver, the Cayman R produces 330hp (10hp more than the Cayman S) and can reportedly do 0-62mph in 5-seconds flat.

November 20th, 2010 | Filed under Auto Shows | Read More »

2010 Los Angeles Auto Show Highlights

2010 Los Angeles Auto Show Highlights

The 2010 LA Auto Show held more than fity world, North American, and concept car debuts, showcasing cars from just about every major brand except for Ferrari and Lamborghini.

November 20th, 2010 | Filed under Auto Shows, Featured | Read More »

The 1,000 Pound Cars Of The Future

The 1,000 Pound Cars Of The Future

We’ve all heard the rumors about the golf cart-sized, dirt cheap car being developed in a secret Indian laboratory but these tiny cars all have some things going for them – they’re cheap and fuel efficient.

October 20th, 2010 | Filed under Auto Shows, Featured, New Cars | Read More »

2010 New York Auto Show Highlights – Part 2

2010 New York Auto Show Highlights – Part 2

With even Ferrari going the hybrid route, many new electric and combination vehicles were on display. Nissan showcased their Leaf all-electric zero emissions cars

April 1st, 2010 | Filed under Auto Shows | Read More »

Mercedes Benz SLS AMG GT3 – 2010 New York Auto Show

Mercedes Benz SLS AMG GT3 – 2010 New York Auto Show

Outside, the SLS AMG GT3 has been fit with a variety of new sculpted and lightweight carbon fiber body panels. The front end has been redesigned for better ducting and functions with a massive carbon front splitter.

April 1st, 2010 | Filed under Auto Shows | Read More »

New 180hp 2011 Scion tC Debuts – 2010 New York Auto Show

New 180hp 2011 Scion tC Debuts – 2010 New York Auto Show

It’s combination of price, design, customization, capability and performance ensured its place in college parking lots across the US. But, six years down the line, Scion had to do something to reinvent its sporty flagship.

April 1st, 2010 | Filed under Auto Shows | Read More »

2011 Scion iQ Micro Debuts – 2010 New York Auto Show

2011 Scion iQ Micro Debuts – 2010 New York Auto Show

And now Scion has entered the fray with this car – the new 2011 iQ. We’ve seen it before in the green Five Axis iQ concept and the iQ is currently sold in Japan and Europe.

April 1st, 2010 | Filed under Auto Shows | Read More »

2010 New York Auto Show Highlights

2010 New York Auto Show Highlights

And if the New York International Autoshow (NYIAS) was any indication, auto manufacturers only have two things on their minds right now – hybrids and racecars. With even Ferrari going the hybrid route, many new electric and combination vehicles were on display.

April 1st, 2010 | Filed under Auto Shows | Read More »

2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Widebody Debuts – New York Auto Show

2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Widebody Debuts – New York Auto Show

Redesigned for the new model year, the WRX now wears the signature widebody fender flares of its big brother, the WRX STI. The front and rear track has been increased by about 1.5-inches and the tire size has rightfully gone up from 225/45/17 to 235/45/17.

April 1st, 2010 | Filed under Auto Shows | Read More »

2011 Subaru WRX STI 4-Door Sedan Debut – New York Auto Show

2011 Subaru WRX STI 4-Door Sedan Debut – New York Auto Show

It’s official, the Subaru Impreza WRX STI is back in winged, 4-door sedan form. After a few years of availability solely in 5-door hatchback form, the WRX STI can be had in the 2011 model year in either 4-door sedan form or 5-door hatchback form.

March 31st, 2010 | Filed under Auto Shows | Read More »

Toyota FT-86 G Sports Concept Debuts at Tokyo Auto Salon

Toyota FT-86 G Sports Concept Debuts at Tokyo Auto Salon

The car is striking in images, with a resemblance similar to the Nissan 370Z. The concept car is clad in carbon fiber and sports some obviously non-production wheels but the shape is close to final.

January 20th, 2010 | Filed under Auto Shows | Read More »

2009 New York Auto Show – 2010 Kia Forte Koup

2009 New York Auto Show – 2010 Kia Forte Koup

Kia’s been re-inventing itself as of late. Borrowing cool kid cues from Scion and Honda, Kia has been designing and marketing some of its latest offerings as edgy, hip and cool. Did you see the hamsters driving down the road on TV?

April 9th, 2009 | Filed under Auto Shows, New Cars | Read More »

2009 New York Auto Show – 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG

2009 New York Auto Show – 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG

The new 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG debuts at the New York show with 518hp out of its 6.2-liter V8. A seven-speed dual-clutch transmission is now on board, with four selectable driving modes.

April 9th, 2009 | Filed under Auto Shows, New Cars | Read More »

2009 New York Auto Show – Nissan Nismo 370Z

2009 New York Auto Show – Nissan Nismo 370Z

Like the Nismo 350Z a couple years back, Nissan has once again applied the Nissan Motorsports (Nismo) name to the Z platform. The new Nismo 370Z is only offered one way. No options and no automatic transmission available. Sweet.

April 9th, 2009 | Filed under Auto Shows, New Cars | Read More »