Monthly Archives: May 2013

Dart GT: Dodge got it Wrong.

Pricing on the Dodge Dart GT was recently announced and we’re excited. Sort of. It comes with a 2.4L engine, “sport-tuned” suspension, GT specific wheels, heated leather seats and heated steering wheel among other things. Wait, what? Heated leather seats and steering wheel?! Hold on Dodge Division. I presume that the GT will be the ...

Valve Control Exhaust System For the Mercedes-Benz A-Klass 250 From Brabus

Content Provided Courtesy of Benz-InsiderA new advertisement was released by Brabus, a high-performance aftermarket tuning firm, showing the valve control exhaust system that it offers for the Mercedes-Benz A-Klass 250. An exhaust bypass valve is mainly a valve integrated into the exhaust system of a vehicle. It gives the driver the capability of letting exhaust [...]

Drag Race Monday: Camaro ZL1 and Shelby GT500 Go Head to Head

Now this is a good freaking race. I mean, is there any rivalry on the drag strip stronger than the one between the Mustang and the Camaro? They’ve been going at it for the better part of the last fifty years. Of course, today they’re both faster than ever. Even their base model trims are pretty [...]

$2 DIY iPhone Holder for Porsche 991

Imagine spending six figures or more on a car and not having a place to put your phone? Well, that’s the case with the new Porsche 911. Luckily, chancludo has an easy fix, and it will cost you just $2 at Amazon. Check out his thread in the 991 forums.

Fourth Gen. F-Body Makes 615 WHP Through A TH400 And A 9-inch.

I’ll be the first to admit I have a soft spot for fourth Gens., so when I see one that’s a beast, I have to pay it some respect. How about a 468 cubic inch all-motor setup good for 615 whp through a TH400 and a 9-inch? Now that’s BEAST MODE! The combo belongs to [...]

Ask The Editors: Learning to Read… My Spark Plug

Dear ATVC: I was wondering if you could shed some light on how much oil is normal for a fouled plug in a 1987 Honda 250R? While it’s difficult to determine what classifies as “normal” when it comes to a fouled out spark plug, we suspect the following chart from Atlantic Jet Sports will answer [...]

Nissan Builds a Gold GT-R for Usain Bolt

Actually, Nissan built two gold GT-Rs for Usain Bolt–one to be auctioned for the Usain Bolt Foundation, and the other to be driven by the man himself. The fastest man in the world chose a white interior with 10-spoke Rays aluminum-alloy “hyper-titanium color-coated” forged wheels. Not many people can pull off a gold GT-R, but this guy [...]