Bentley Continental 24 Special Edition is Crewe’s Newest Assault on Restraint
For the majority of its almost 100-year history and especially during its post-war period, Bentley produced quiet, cushy cruisers painted in mostly demure colors. Now, new money rules the market, and it told subtlety to take a hike. For those who absolutely, positively have to stand out in a sea Read more…
Dirt 4 lets you virtually race in the FIA World Rallycross series
Filed under: Motorsports,Toys/Games,Videos,Racing You’re faster than virtual Ken Block, right? Continue reading Dirt 4 lets you virtually race in the FIA World Rallycross series Dirt 4 lets you virtually race in the FIA World Rallycross series originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 May 2017 17:20:00 EDT. Please see our Read more…
Volkswagen Isn’t Sure What to Do With the Diesel Cars It Bought Back
Volkswagen said it would buy back around 500,000 diesel-powered vehicles with emissions cheating software if it couldn’t find a fix for them. This was part of an agreement made last year between the U.S. and Volkswagen Group for the automaker’s diesel emissions cheating scandal, which also led to the indictment of six company executives. Read more…
Couple unknowingly drive 14 miles with drunk guy passed out on trunk lid
Filed under: Etc.,Weird Car News,Ford,Sedan You’ve heard of the Elf on the Shelf? Well this is the drunk on the trunk! Continue reading Couple unknowingly drive 14 miles with drunk guy passed out on trunk lid Couple unknowingly drive 14 miles with drunk guy passed out on trunk lid originally Read more…
HOT ROD Rescue: Custom CV-joint Driveshaft Helps Fix 1971 Challenger Drivetrain Vibration
Photos: Jon Dumas, Joe Kaiser, Frank Rehak The bad vibrations on Bill Maher’s 1971 Dodge Challenger started after swapping in a TKO trans. Six different garages and replacing the entire drivetrain had failed to fix the problem. The Combo Years ago, Kevin Maher dated his wife in a classic Dodge Challenger. Read more…
Shop Talk: Thoughts From Seat 20D
The tale begins, as so many do, long before I took my place in seat 20D on the Airbus 318 bound for Nashville. Within minutes of performing the online check-in some 18 hours prior to the flight, I got a notice that the flight would be delayed 30 minutes. Can’t Read more…
2000 Ford Ranger Part 2
Chris Duke completes the exterior modifications of the 2000 Ford Ranger, and Alan Taylor heads to southern Utah to test drive the 2017 Land Rover Discovery. Episode Mentions Interco Tire SS-M16 Hostile Wheels MOAB Blade Cut Iron Bull Bumpers Spyder Auto Paramount Automotive Grille Superwinch Talon 12.5SR PIAA LP530 Bushwacker Fender Flares Read more…
Subaru PHEV possible next year, pure EV in 2021
Filed under: Green,Subaru,Green Automakers,Electric,Future Subaru increases R&D spending for EV, driver assist, autonomous, and connected vehicle technology. Continue reading Subaru PHEV possible next year, pure EV in 2021 Subaru PHEV possible next year, pure EV in 2021 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 May 2017 16:25:00 EDT. Please see Read more…
Daimler Unveils Battery Plant to Challenge Tesla
Daimler, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, broke ground on its second battery plant in Kamenz, Germany today. The new plant signals an effort to increase the efficiency of battery production as Mercedes-Benz prepares to introduce a slew of EVs over the next several years. Scheduled to begin operation in mid-2018, Read more…