Monthly Archives: June 2013

AMS Alpha 12+ GT-R Hits 237mph at Moscow Mile

Wanna see a GT-R go over 200mph? In a mile? Yeah, I thought so. The Alpha 12+ is AMS latest attempt at building the fastest GT-R they possibly can. Last year, their Alpha Omega GT-R ran 233 mph at the Texas mile. Now, they’ve eclipsed their old record by running 237mph at the Moscow [...]

Mercedes-Benz Sets “Green Hell” Lap Record with Green SLS

2014 SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive Production Car

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive is the world’s first electric vehicle to circle the Nurburgring’s Nordschleife in under eight minutes! It lapped the ‘Ring with an official and certified time of 7:56.234 minutes. The SLS AMG Electric Drive makes 751hp and 738 lb.ft of torque with power going to all four wheels. According [...]

BMW Preparing Track-Focused M-Power App

BMW is preparing a new iPhone App, (sorry Android users) designed to replace and demolish the current M Power Meter. Basically, the M Power App will record data from in-car sensors and behave as a telemetry tool allowing you to gauge your performance on a particular track. Not only will the app provide a line [...]

Happy Anniversary to the Dodge Dart

When the June 2012 sales report from the Chrysler Group was issued around this time last year, it included a line item for the new Dodge Dart with one single vehicle being delivered and when the June 2013 report being issued this week – the Dodge Dart has officially been reaching customers for 12 months. ...

F-150 Drive Ford Sales in May

People looove their trucks. Across the board, pickup and SUV sales have been steadily increasing along side an improving housing market. The F line of trucks in particular saw a 31% jump in sales ...

TVR Isn’t Dead?!

You might remember a few years ago when British sports car manufacturer TVR went under. Personally, I was distraught. Even though there was little to no chance that I would ever have one, the fact that such pure (read: batshit insane) sports cars existed at all was enough to make me happy. They were gorgeous [...]

2013 Lamborghini Gallardo Bursts Into Flames at Gas Station

Another Lambo burnt to a crisp! This one had apparently had nearly completed a road trip back from the Indy 500 to Houston. Then just 130 miles from home the owner stopped for gas. While fueling the car went up in flames. He is claiming the motor was shut off. Insurance is investigating. via [Jalopink]