As each year passes, we see engine power levels increase. It’s now commonplace to have 500-plus horsepower under your hood. Before dropping-in that new high-horsepower engine, consider if your chassis can handle the torque without twisting and rippling the body panels like a pretzel. Back when our classic A-, B-, Read more
One of my first press trips at Motor Trend was for the then-new 2013 Mazda CX-5 crossover. Mazda engineers said they spent lots of time designing the A-pillars and side mirrors for a minimally obstructed view from the driver’s seat. Since then, I have paid close attention to forward visibility Read more
GIF via FS1/ nascarfan4888JJ YouTube I’m not sure what’s more insane about the end of today’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race. Not only was the race decided by a nose—specifically the nose of a truck that was pinning another truck into Mosport’s outer wall—but it was capped off by Read more
Ideal weather conditions continue this weekend for the Chevrolet Performance NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the cool temperature and low humidity translates into fast passes on the drag strip. As the qualifying rounds progress, the action got heated up as competitors vied for a Read more
The MV Agusta F4Z was designed and built by Zagato for a wealthy Japanese entrepreneur. No more are planned, making this a one-of-one superbike. Continue reading Zagato's MV Agusta F4Z is a one-of-one motorcycle for a Japanese customer Zagato's MV Agusta F4Z is a one-of-one motorcycle for a Japanese customer Read more
Nothing makes us happier than knowing some of the top comedians are also car guys. In this video, Jay Leno tells Tim Allen to meet him in one of his factory-stock cars for some friendly drag racing. While Leno shows up in a nearly original 1966 Dodge Coronet with the Read more
Filed under: Mercedes-Benz,Technology,Luxury It’s basically synergy and dynamism fused right inside your car. Way to think outside the box! Continue reading Mercedes is working with Microsoft to make your commute more productive Mercedes is working with Microsoft to make your commute more productive originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 04 Sep 2016 Read more
Perfect weather translates into fast elapsed times, and already several track records have been broken in the qualifying rounds of at the NHRA Chevrolet Performance 2016 U. S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, Indiana. Both Funny Car and Top Fuel Dragster classes set track records in their first Read more
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The memo that the Focus RS has enough power seems to have never reached the gasoline- and nitrous-addled minds at Hennessey Performance, who boosted the Focus RS’ output to 405 hp and 425 lb-ft of torque. The stock 2017 Ford Focus RS develops around 350 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque, Read more