There are a certain kind of vehicles out there on the roads which most of us commoners can't even dream about. We call them supercars and the name says it all. One such supercar is the soon to be unveiled McLaren P1. Much anticipation has built around it for some time now, and the new pictures and clip don't help...
When the bass player from a famous band like Lamb of God enters your shop with a bike, you can't really refuse a project. Even more so when said bass player is your friend and neighbor. And so Clay Rathburn from Atom Bomb started to work on the Harley Davidson Sportster 1200. When it came in it was mostly stock,...
After a long absence on the US market, the Italian car maker Alfa Romeo plans to re-enter it. This event will come once the new 4c will be available. Among the considered models for the US, Alfa Romeo is also thinking the next gen MiTo will fit in well with the americans. Based on the Fiat 500L platform, the MiTo...
The new version of the popular sports sedan from Lexus, the IS, has been priced for the North American market. Unfortunately, the newly developed hybrid version, the IS 300h, won't be available for purchase in America, customers having only two choices, the IS 250 and IS 350. Lexus IS For a base model of the cheaper Lexus IS 250, you...
Toyota released photos and details on the new 4Runner, an SUV which debuted at the Stagecoach Music Festival in California. Available in both 4x2 and 4x4 variants, the new 4Runner is powered by a 4.0-liter V6 producing 270 horsepower and 376Nm of torque. When linked to a five-speed automatic transmission, it returns fuel economy figures of 17mpg (city) and 23mpg...
For several years now, the car makers have shied away from big, gas guzzling engines. The demand for greener energy has caught up with the industry. Also the smaller engines have stepped up their game, bringing more power to the table, while keeping a decent fuel efficiency. Fiat V8 Diesel Engine For example, a diesel V8 engine currently can only...
Ford unveils a new concept model based on the current Fiesta hatchback, a model which uses a quite new technology. To be more specific, the Fiesta eWheelDrive concept features electric motors placed in the wheels. The Americans at Ford are trying to innovate with these in-wheel motors which provide several benefits. The company claims this setup dramatically increases the passenger...
Chevrolet released official pricing figures for the new Corvette Stingray, a model which will be offered in two configurations. The Coupe variant starts at $51,995 and will make its US debut towards the end of this year. Standard features include a premium audio system from Bose, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, keyless entry, a digital instrument cluster and the MyLink infotainment...
If you are the kind of guy that likes to tinker around in his/her garage and can't wait for the next big project, then Smyth Performance might have your fix. First of all a Volkswagen Jetta is required. Next you need to buy Smyth Performance's kit, apply elbow grease and obtain a nice home made roadster. Volkswagen Jetta Roadster by...
The is a new rumor going around the internet about our (my) favorite Italian car brand. I am talking, of course, about Alfa Romeo. It seems they are planning to release a new car, based on the Alfa Romeo Ghibli just recently unveiled. Alfa Romeo 6c Rendering It will go by the name of 6c and for now two versions...
