Monthly Archives: June 2014

Back in Time: Sanctioned Drag Racing returns to Cuba

We recently saw a preview for a documentary on the return of sanctioned drag racing in Cuba. It’s amazing to see the cars that are still running in that country and to see what guys are capable of building out of those glorious old American Iron cars. It’s literally like turning back the clock to [...]

Mopar Muscle: The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Detailed

The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat will unquestionably be the most awe inspiring, ground pounding Mopar muscle car of all time so it is only fitting that our Mopar Muscle Thursday video would feature a 3 minute clip from the Chrysler Group that breaks down all of the ins and outs of the 600+ horsepower ...

Tech Thread Spotlight: 1g Dodge Durango Starter DIY

Today’s Tech Thread Spotlight takes a look at the do-it-yourself starter replacement write up by long time DF member and Durango tech guru hydrashocker. Replacing a starter is one of those jobs that many shade tree mechanics and Durango owners might shy away from, but this step by step DIY with pictures shows just how ...

Flashy Aventador Starts Small Fire At Gumball 3000

The Gumball 3000 rally is currently going on, and as expected, there’s an Aventador in it (several actually). Surrounded by hotel patrons, children, and other well-heeled and hungover rally participants, this Lambo owner wants to rev it up for the crowd. No judgement here; I live in Los Angeles, land of the super car, where [...]

First Look: All New 2015 Yamaha Viking VI

A mere model year after Yamaha introduced the Viking line of side-by-sides, the company has announced an all new utility Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicle: the 2015 Viking VI EPS six-person SxS. The extended cab Viking VI combines Yamaha performance and durability with the comfort and convenience of a Viking – now with maximum headroom, legroom and [...]

First Look: 2015 Polaris Ranger XP 900 & Ranger XP Crew 900

Polaris Industries Inc. has announced a 13% increase in power to its flagship Polaris RANGER vehicle, the 2015 Polaris RANGER XP 900. The power upgrade along with 2015 Polaris RANGER XP 900′s other class-leading features such as payload, towing, ground clearance, suspension travel and torque ensures the vehicle stays the hardest working, smoothest riding side-by-side [...]

Audi RS 5 TDI Electric Turbo Concept

Ahead of AMI Leipzig details are emerging about an interesting concept RS 5, with a “tri-turbo” TDI engine. It appears to be mostly the same engine from elsewhere in the Audi lineup, with the addition of a third air compressor, this one electrically driven by a dedicated 48 volt electrical system. We are told that [...]