Monthly Archives: August 2013

LaFerrari Barn Find

The fabulous Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance was held last Sunday and if you’re a fan of either blue sport coats and khakis, Johann Sebastian Bach, or old people then you missed quite an event! There were also some pretty cool cars parked on a lawn (they were ticketed and towed). Major luxury auto manufacturers use [...]

Tech Thread Spotlight: Wheel and Tire Fitment on a 3g Dodge Ram

Whether you are into offroading, drag racing or just making your Ram look great, there is a good chance that you have at least considered swapping to aftermarket wheels. The problem is that with so many wheel companies out there – some of which offer little help on what will and wont fit on your ...

The Right Way to Clean GT40, Ferrari and Corvette Engines

Doesn’t it break your heart to see a beautiful car with a grimy engine? It’s almost as bad as meeting a beautiful woman with teeth that look like brown toenails. Many people avoid engine detailing due to the inherent risks, but if done right, keeping your engine clean can minimize corrosion and maximize beauty. On [...]

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray on the Dyno

Edmunds has a 2014 Chevrolet Corvette in their test fleet and thought it would be a good idea to take the C7 down to MD Automotive in Westminster, California to see what kind of power the car is putting down at the wheels. GM rates the Corvette’s flywheel output at 460 horsepower and 465 lb-ft [...]

427-CI LSX Twin Turbo Chevy Truck Pulls The Wheels: Big Boost Inside

Even the lightest, regular cab, short box, modern trucks can tip the scales around 4000 pounds. With an aerodynamic profile more akin to a barn door, the cards are stacked against owners who want a fast truck. And yet it doesn’t stop many LS-heads from adding big motors, even bigger boost and defying the laws [...]

2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series Time Warps Laguna Seca

2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series Featured

The Motor Trend Best Driver’s Car competition is fast becoming the U.S. version of Top Gear’s Power Lap. Seeing different contenders with varying chassis setups handle similar conditions might be the pinnacle of consumer reporting for enthusiasts. For today’s Best Driver’s Car video, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series makes its way around Mazda Raceway [...]

Truckin Fast Wednesdays: Dakota RT Runs Deep 12s

This week’s Truckin Fast Wednesday feature takes a look at a second generation Dodge Dakota R/T regular cab/short bed pickup ripping down the quarter mile. While our Truckin Fast features often show trucks running quicker than the red Dakota R/T shown in action here, this truck appears to be quite the sleeper with the exception ...