An ultra-exclusive 2016 Aston Martin Vulcan is being offered for sale by Mecum Auctions next month. The track-only car is build number 11 of just 24 examples built by the storied British automaker. Power for the Vulcan comes from a naturally aspirated 7.0-liter V-12 built by Aston Marin Racing. and Read more
There are still a handful of years between this world and full autonomy in cars, meaning we have some time before we’re all sock monkeys being chauffeured by robot vehicles. But there’s a more immediate, widespread issue threatening to take the fun—and the safety—out of our roads: Pokémon Go. Read Read more
Filed under: Green,Jeep,SUV,Off-Road The new Wrangler will be lighter and more aerodynamic, but Mike Manley wants fans to know the iconic model will stay true to its mission. Continue reading Jeep CEO details the next Wrangler’s push for efficiency Jeep CEO details the next Wrangler’s push for efficiency originally appeared Read more
With the current JK series Jeep Wrangler due for replacement after a decade of service, the automaker is working on making the next-generation version of its iconic model more fuel efficient than ever. But those updates won’t be at the expense of its heritage or off-road prowess, Automotive News reports. Read more
Sandbagging has come up a lot in sportscar racing lately. Every team got busted for sandbagging before the 24 Hours of Daytona, and at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Ford GT and Ferrari 488 didn’t show their true pace before qualifying. How do teams trick officials into thinking Read more
Filed under: Government/Legal,Green,Emissions,UK,Electric London Mayor Sadiq Khan announces stricter fees for polluters, while Ecotricity charges more to charge. Continue reading In UK polluters, EV drivers both pay dearly to drive In UK polluters, EV drivers both pay dearly to drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 09 Jul 2016 09:59:00 Read more
Sugru moldable glue, a $68 GPS running watch, and lots of snacks and drinks lead off Saturday’s best deals. Read more…
Quick Stats: Travis Pastrana, freestyle motocross legend/rally driver Daily Driver: 2016 Subaru WRX STI (Travis’ rating: 8 on a scale of 1 to 10) Other cars: see below Favorite road trip: Perth to Adelaide, Australia Car he learned to drive in: 1982 Jeep CJ-5 First car bought: 1944 International Travis Read more
Collectors of vintage Ferraris are of a different breed. It’s a market where a $10 million car is seen as middle-of-the-road, and some historically significant Ferraris reach well into the $30 million range. In no uncertain terms, the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is the most sought-after Ferrari for the well-moneyed madmen who use Read more
Snoop Dogg and Kobe Bryant’s friendship goes way beyond cute matching hats, guys. In honor of Bryant’s retirement from an epic NBA career Snoop’s bequeathing him this righteous Lakers-themed lowrider. Read more…