Lights flicker across the top of the steering wheel as the exhaust note builds to a full-throated bellow. Green, red, blue … shift now! Fingertips snick the right-hand paddle, a delicate, precise motion that barely interrupts the surge of acceleration. Corner! Left foot hard on the brakes, the carbon-ceramic rotors Read more…
Aside from engine components, some minor switch hardware, and Ford’s Sync 3 software, the new Ford GT is otherwise unique. Here’s a look under the skin of the newest all-American supercar. Carbon-Fiber Tub and Integrated Rollcage The central structure of the GT is a bespoke carbon-fiber tub made from 45 Read more…
Filed under: Motorsports,Ford,First Drives,Supercars A legend, already made. Continue reading The Blue Oval’s Best | 2017 Ford GT First Drive The Blue Oval’s Best | 2017 Ford GT First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 May 2017 00:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Read more…
You already spend 24 hours watching the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans race, now prepare to spend another entire day binge watching Amazon Prime’s new series going over the history and behind the scenes of one of the biggest races ever. Read more…
What is more luxurious than killing an animal and then processing its skin to use on furniture, bags, coats, shoes and car interiors? It’s a complete apex predator power move and it’s what makes them animals and us people. Read more…
Filed under: Etc.,Weird Car News,Ferrari,Africa That’ll teach him. Continue reading Party boy videos his night of drinking, driving – and downfall Party boy videos his night of drinking, driving – and downfall originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 May 2017 18:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of Read more…
BMW has touched up the full 2 Series range but you’ll be hard pressed to find exactly what has changed—and that’s perfect, because the 2 Series is one of the most handsome BMWs on the market right now. Read more…
BMW published a video outlining its vision for autonomous driving, and it isn’t slowing down its plans for anyone. The short video guides viewers through the five steps of autonomy, suggesting Level 5 self-driving cars could be realized as early as 2030. The video opens on a BMW 7 Series wafting Read more…
We’ve seen plenty of studies indicating how many people would consider autonomous cars, but we’ve yet to find out the price people are willing to pay for them. Now, a new study claims customers are willing to shell out quite a bit. Researchers at Cornell University found that the average household is Read more…
Filed under: Aftermarket,Green,Videos,Volkswagen The new electric powertrain is making nearly four times the power of the old flat-four. Continue reading This electric Volkswagen Thing is more fun than a new e-Golf This electric Volkswagen Thing is more fun than a new e-Golf originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 May Read more…