Almost a month ago details surfaced regarding Mugen’s newest project the Supercharged CR-Z. We reported on its 1.5 Liter hybrid motor pushing 197 HP and 181 lb tq along with the news that there would be 110lbs dropped off the stock CR-Z. We were mildly impressed and numbers are nice and all, but we didnt have [...]
The good folks over at AutoExpress got a chance to get there hands on one of the last generation of the 997 Supercars, the Porsche 911 GT3RS 4.0. With only 600 being built this rare variant is setup with the largest engine ever put into the 911, the 4 liter flat six-cylinder engine. This engine [...]
There is a weird and mostly unexpected phenomenon that occurs at times. When I got the word that I would be receiving the 2011 Kia Sportage EX for review I couldn’t recall in my mind ever seeing the mid-level SUV on the road in person. As I stepped outside the restaurant that I was in, [...]
McLaren Automotive is preparing to open up its newest dealership in Philadelphia later this summer. To help spur on the excitement they held a private unveiling of their latest masterpiece the MP4-12C and we had the privilege to be there for this grand event. The MP4-12C is the first production car built and designed solely by [...]
The first images of Mugen’s highly anticipated CR-Z model have finally be released on the net ahead of its official unveiling at the Goodwood festival of Speed in July. Even though there are no official numbers as of yet the Mugen CR-Z is rumored to boost the 1.5 Liter hybrid motor to 197 HP and [...]
Tom Walkinshaw is at the wheel of the JRA Jaguar from 1985 and absolutly wears out the track for this pole quaifying lap. Getting the car a little loose on almost every corner and even taking it on two wheels for one of them. I have seen alot of driving skill displayed in my day [...]
Faster than the McLaren F1? Realy guys? McLaren GT, a new race car manufacturer which brings together the expertise of McLaren Racing, McLaren Automotive and CRS Racing, unveiled its GT3 car and plans for a 2011 development programme. The new McLaren MP4-12C GT3 will be the first McLaren car built for FIA* GT series racing [...]
In this Video of the week segment we will highlight a video featuring 2 of BMW’s finest creations pitted against each other, the BMW S1000 RR and the BMW M3. Stemming from a friendly bet this turns into a heated battle at the track. This incredible video is one any motorcycle and automovie enthusiast will enjoy:
At the NY Auto show, Subaru introduced the next generation of Impreza. Coming from such a storied and much followed history this fourth generation model has a lot to live up to. To start out the 2.0 liter 148hp Boxer engine will boast a 30% improvement in fuel economy (27mpg city 36mpg highway) over last [...]
A big thanks to Peter Chaney for posting this via Face Book. As I commented there, I have studdied many a lap of The Ring and am a huge fan of watching a skilled wheel man drive the paint off a car. This lap…sits in my top 3 Nurburgring laps of all time. I hope you [...]
