Monthly Archives: May 2013

3 New AMG Models to Debut in Gran Turismo

Many racing game fans got a treat when Gran Turismo 6 was announced recently at the game’s 15th Anniversary event at the famed Silverstone circuit, which also happens to be one of the seven new locations in the game. That’s not the only new thing slated for GT6, as three new Mercedes-Benz AMG models are also set to make their virtual debut: the SLS AMG GT3, the E63 AMG, and the A45 AMG.

Car Detailer Wrecks Customers 458 Italia

If you pick up a client’s Ferrari for a detail and it’s raining, don’t turn off the traction control. And don’t drive like an idiot. Cause you might end up wrecking the car and losing your client. And some of your clients friends. This happened in the town of Portsmouth, UK and you can see more [...]

Ever heard 180-degree headers on an LS motor? Words just can’t explain: Videos inside.

If you’ve ever heard the old GT40 racecars from the 60s, then you know how awesome 180-degree headers can make an American V8 sound. Some have called the header design the “bed of snakes” because of the many swirls, bends, and connections the pipes make in order to match cylinders in order to improve the [...]

New premium leather offered for 2014 SRT vehicles

While the entire Street and Racing Technology vehicle family features seats and other bits around the interior clad in soft leather – the Chrysler Group is taking the optional luxury level of these high performance vehicles a step further with a new Laguna Leather package for the entire lineup. SRT has sought the help of ...

Ram 1500 diesel production set for September

One of the biggest drivetrain announcements for the Ram 1500 since the introduction of the modern 5.7L Hemi is the upcoming arrival of a new V6 diesel engine – making Ram the first half ton truck in the US with a torquey diesel option. The new 3.0L V6 diesel will be offered in the 2014 ...

2014 SRT Viper production to begin in July

Even though the 2013 SRT Viper has just started hitting dealerships in full force around the country, production of the 2014 model year Viper is expected to start in July according to insider information gathered by Allpar. Summer is a normal time for production of a vehicle to change model years so it doesn’t come ...

Five Generations of the M5

With the 2014 BMW M5 arriving this summer, Autoweek decided to take a look at five generations of the M5. Equipped with the new Competition Package, the latest incarnation has a twin-turbo 4.4 liter V8 pushing 575 hp and 500 kb-ft of torque. That is a small gain over the original E28 M5, powered by [...]