Monthly Archives: May 2013

Great Install Writeup: 2WD Coil Spacer Leveling Kit

We are always on the lookout for great install write-ups and this one by TXST8tj is top notch. The proof is in the pudding–after adding the coil spacer leveling kit, his 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 2WD regular cab looks much better and several other DodgeForum members have taken the plunge and done the install, too, coming ...

Watch Tiff Needell Hoon a Scion xB at Willow Springs

For some reason Jalopnik writer Jason Torchinsky thought it would be amusing to let racing legend Tiff Needell drive his wife’s xB at full tilt around Willow Springs. And I do mean tilt. The aging grocery getter had almost 200,000 miles on the clock, but Tiff was still able to get something out of it, [...]

The Genesis of the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor

Autoweek met with Ford global performance vehicle chief engineer Jamal Hameedi and senior exterior designer Bruce Williams to talk about the genesis of the F-150 Raptor. The whole project seemed somewhat crazy in 2008!

Dubai Police Add Aston Martin One-77 To Growing Fleet of Exotics

As you may have heard, the Dubai police recently added a Lamborghini Aventador to their fleet of law enforcement vehicles. Well, it was such a hit with the general public that they decided to up the ante with a one-of-seven $3 million One-77 Q-Series. I’m not sure where they will go from here, but I’m sure [...]

i3 Pricing to be Close to 3-Series

Pricing for the i3 has been pegged at about $40,000 or about the same as a well-equipped 3-series sedan according to Ludwig Willisch, CEO of BMW North America. Additionally, it will likely qualify for a $7500 federal tax credit (although discussions with the US government are ongoing). The exact price for the five-door compact will [...]

60 copies of the 2013 SRT Viper shipped in April, 92 more built

In the month of April 2013, the Chrysler Group shipped 60 examples of the 2013 SRT Viper and Viper GTS to dealerships and the open arms of lucky new owners around the country. April marks the third month of deliveries for the new Viper with 60 in April following 3 in March and 1 in February ...

Factory Clean F-150 iPad Install

How is this for slick? Almost looks OEM. The question is: would you prefer this over Ford Sync? The software that Ford has been pushing out across their new trucks and cars has received mixed reviews. Mostly ...