This V-8-Swapped MR2 is Ridiculous—But it Runs
V-8 engine swaps are arguably the most common, yet most controversial engine upgrades someone can do to their car. These engines have gone into everything from Porsche 911's to Miatas, and reception...
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Smyth Performance Will Turn Anything Into a Ute
After co-founding the highly successful kit car company Factory Five and dabbling in Local Motors, Mark Smith took a cue from Monty Python. “And now for something completely different: a Jetta with a...
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2018 Honda Odyssey Is All About a Happy Family
Parents, especially the fertile variety, are always asking me which SUV they should buy without even considering what a minivan could do for their sprawling, bawling family. That’s a shame, especially...
View ArticleWatch 7 Aston Martin Vulcans Take Over Circuit of the Americas
Most people will never see an Aston Martin Vulcan in the sheetmetal, let alone flog one around an empty Formula 1 circuit. (No, Forza does not count.) Luckily, Aston recently organized a little...
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know About Create the Future 2017
Not everyone knows about the Society of Automotive Engineers, but people all over the world benefit from the organization's work. The SAE is, “the ultimate knowledge source for mobility engineering.”...
View ArticleHyundai Tucson N Is Coming, Says Hyundai N Boss
We've already seen Hyundai's upcoming i30 (aka Elantra GT) N hot hatch spiritedly driven across the UK countryside. While that car is set to be unveiled later this year, a recent report tells us that...
View ArticleResearchers Estimate Break-Even On Tesla Model 3 at $41,000
The Tesla 3 is envisioned to be Tesla's entry into the mass-production electric car market. With little competition on the marketplace, Tesla is in production at a time where mass-production of EVs is...
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Sebastien Bourdais Breaks Hip And Pelvis In Violent Crash During Indy 500...
Sebastien Bourdais was on the third lap of his qualifying run Saturday when he lost the car. His first two laps had been the quickest of the day up to that point. Coming out of turn two, the back end...
View ArticleAston Martin Makes Tom Brady Its Newest Star
This week, Aston Martin announced that it will be working with New England Patriots quarterback and NFL megastar Tom Brady to help design Aston's future luxury cars and show off the brand's newest and...
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2017 Land Rover Discovery: 7 Things to Know
When the 2017 Land Rover Discovery goes on sale in the United States around the end of May, it’ll mark the first time in years that JLR has offered the model here. At least, under that name. Since...
View ArticleFord CEO Mark Fields Fired, Report Says
Ford CEO Mark Fields has been fired and is being swapped out with the head of Ford's Smart Mobility division, James P. Hackett, Forbes reports citing sources close to the matter. James Farley, the...
View ArticleBuilding a Broverlander: Part 2
If a rig’s potential is never truly actualized, the barrage of disdain from the hardcore enthusiasts is certain to follow. However, by equipping a truck with equipment deeming it capable of traversing...
View ArticleScott Dixon Takes Pole for Indy 500
After a rain shortened qualifying session on Saturday, the Fast Nine fought for pole late Sunday afternoon. Being on pole for the Indy 500 doesn't give really you a better chance of winning, but it...
View ArticleTesla Retroactively Extends Free Lifetime Supercharging, Begins Referral Program
One of the biggest incentives to becoming an early Tesla adopter was the free unlimited charging via Tesla's Supercharger network. Overtime, this model would not be sustainable to Tesla, especially...
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Long-Term Reliability: How Ford Completely Lost The Focus
Last year I nearly stole this car at a dealer auction. A one year old, 2015 Ford Focus SE hatchback with nearly all the niceties you could have for the model, from heated seats to Sync. The MSRP on it...
View ArticleMercedes-Benz Breaks Ground on $560 Million Electric Car Battery Plant
Batteries for electric cars are becoming big business—and they require big factories to handle it. As part of its plans for a massive push into the EV market, Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler AG...
View ArticleWatch a Subaru Driver's Reckless Wet Weather Driving End in a Nasty Crash
Two people were injured in a crash that involved a Subaru that was driving recklessly on a wet highway in Singapore on Sunday, according to the Straits Times, and the whole incident was captured on...
View ArticleToyota Camry Cuts Off Motorcycle, Sends Rider Flying Onto Trunk
Looking twice before changing lanes is a critical precautionary move before safely crossing the white line. The simple act of checking your mirrors thoroughly can prevent a serious collision, or even...
View ArticleUnconscious Drunk Man Rides 14 Miles on Oblivious Driver's Trunk
A couple in a car took a drunk man on a ride Thursday night in Memphis as he laid unconscious on their car trunk until police informed them of the stowaway, according to local news station Fox 13....
View ArticleUber Testing New Policy: Charge What It Thinks You're Able to Pay
Uber drivers are concerned that the company is charging higher fees to riders, but not passing the extra revenue on to them. That may indeed be the case in some circumstances, thanks to a new fare...
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