The sport of rallying can be interpreted as the automotive equivalent of ballet. Cars dance between corners and leap over mounds and humps in an almost artistic manner. WRC’s YouTube channel has released a cool new video showcasing just how delicate and graceful the sport is when viewed in slow […]
Year: 2013
Audi S5 looks boss on Vossen CVT wheels
The Audi S5 is already a slick-looking piece of sheet metal, however, throw on a fresh set of Vossen CVT directional wheels at each corner, set the ride height to ground level, and you end up with one good-looking automobile. Watch and admire.
Mazda engineers pushing for more RWD cars – report
Mazda engineers have apparently been pitching to company executives a push for more rear-wheel drive development, a recent report has revealed. The engineers would like to see the Japanese company rekindle some of the spirit of yesteryear. In the 1960s and ’70s, and even most of the ’80s, most of […]
Seven Porsche 911s sing ‘happy birthday’, celebrating 50 years
Continuing celebrations for the Porsche 911’s 50th birthday, Porsche has put together a neat video featuring seven generation 911s singing ‘happy birthday’ using only engine sounds. The company has also released a microsite allowing users to create Porsche 911-esque music.
CDC ‘Nighthawk’ pack adds muscle to the Range Rover
This is probably the most outlandish Range Rover aftermarket tune we’ve seen in a long while. Developed by CDC Performance, the ‘Nighthawk’ package transforms the previous generation Range Rover Sport into a very mean muscle machine. Starting with enhancements made under the bonnet, the CDC Nighthawk uses Range Rover’s 5.0-litre […]
Ford EcoBoost Daytona Prototype to race in 2014 Daytona
Ford has unveiled its latest project to adopt the ‘EcoBoost’ nomenclature. Meet the EcoBoost Daytona Prototype, which will compete in the 2014 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona race. The engine powering the prototype will also compete in the full 12-race TUDOR United SportsCar Championship series next year. Featuring obvious ‘EcoBoost’ […]
Next-gen ‘R36’ Nissan GT-R to use Williams hybrid tech
The next-gen 2016 Nissan GT-R is set to come with a hybrid system developed in part by Williams Advanced Technology, according to recent reports. This is likely to increase overall performance while also bringing down the GT-R’s heavy fuel consumption. Williams Advanced Technology is best known for its involvement in […]
Jay Leno drives Batman’s Tumbler
Is there anything more impressive than driving Batman’s actual car? Jay Leno got a chance in one of his most recent episodes of Jay Leno’s Garage to drive Batman’s Tumbler, featured in the latest Batman films. We all know Batman is a fictional character, but this is seriously cool. You […]