Monthly Archives: October 2016

2017 Audi A3 models now available with more efficient 2.0-liter TFSI® engine

The A3’s more powerful 2.0-liter TFSI® engine offers an increase of 16 hp and 21 lb-ft of torque over the previous generation A3 1.8T Front-wheel drive models also receive a new seven-speed S tronic® dual-clutch automatic transmission 2017 A3 2.0T boasts a 29-mpg combined EPA-estimated fuel economy, giving customers both performance and efficiency; on sale [...] More »

Audi of America to pilot shared fleet service in North Carolina before 2017 debut

Test fleet hosted at American Underground in Durham, North Carolina Audi shared fleet to debut nationally in 2017 Fleet comprised of 2017 red Audi A4 sedans Audi of America is piloting a new service, Audi shared fleet, at a technology incubator in Durham ahead of a national rollout of the corporate car-sharing service in 2017. [...] More »

Corvette C7 Z06 vs. Dodge Viper GTS vs. Hellcats

When the lowest horsepower figure involved is 640, you know things are gonna be good. Good is exactly what we see here as a squad of America’s finest powerhouses blitz down an abandoned interstate. By our count, there are two Dodge Hellcats, with their 707 horsepower supercharged Hemi V8’s; a Corvette C7 Z06, with it’s [...] More »

IIHS Declares Ford F-150 Headlights “Inadequate”

It seems that headlight technology has been steadily increasing for years now, even to the point that some enthusiasts think that it's improving faster than the DOT can keep up. However, an independent agency, the IIHS, thinks that some trucks' headlights – including the F-150's – are too dim.

Can This Supercharged Ram SRT-10 Be Considered a Sleeper?

The Ram SRT-10 is undeniably fast. Equipped with the Viper's V10 engine, it thunders down the road in a harmonious imbalance of V10 sound. But it isn't much of a sleeper. This one has a supercharger though, and that changes things.

The Supercar That Almost Was: Cizeta V16T

Cizeta's run of cars lasted only three years. However, amazing things happened in that time.

Dyno Blast Wednesday: LSX 4th Gen Camaro SS in Action

This week’s Dyno Blast Wednesday video features a 2002 Chevrolet Camaro SS powered by a 383 cubic inch LSX V8. This particular LSX engine is fitted by a set of Trick Flow cylinder heads and a custom grind camshaft from Hawks Motorsports. This naturally aspirated LSX has a pretty health grumble to it, so I [...] More »