Author Archives: Jake Stumph

Here We Go: Diesel Power Challenge 2016

TruckTrend and Diesel Power Magazine, subsidiaries of MotorTrend, have brought back the Diesel Power Challenge for 2016. Diesel Power Challenge brings together 8 competitors, selected by readers, to compete in a series of challenges to show who can put together the best diesel-powered rig. This year has the typical entrants from Chevy/GMC, Ford and Dodge/Ram, [...] More »

NBC Sports to Premiere New Show MOTORCLUB

NBC Sports Network has greenlighted a new show that caters directly to car enthusiasts, action sports fanatics and motorsport followers, entitled MOTORCLUB. This program offers an unprecedented look into the behind-the-scenes of professional motorsport. Featuring a blend of professional athletes from skateboarding, BMX, motocross as well as dyed in the wool race car drivers, MOTORCLUB [...] More »

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May Interview with Adam Carolla

The Grand Tour stars, and former hosts of the BBC’s Top Gear have just wrapped a 45 minute interview with car crazed comedian Adam Carolla. Their new show will soon air on Amazon, and there has been much speculation about what exactly the show will be. Adam gets right to the point, asking about the [...] More »

Throwback Thursday: ND Miata vs. Subaru BRZ

Ah, the good old days…of 2015, that is! Today’s Throwback Thursday takes us back to Summer 2015 wherein MotorTrend compared the then-new fourth generation “ND” Mazda Miata against a pre-refresh Subaru BRZ. So, what’s the deal? Up first is the ND Mazda Miata. It has a 2.0L inline-4 SkyActiv engine making 155HP/148 ft./lb of torque, [...] More »

OPTIMA Batteries to Host OPTIMA Ultimate Film Festival at SEMA

Optima Batteries has long supported amateur motorsport and the enthusiast community, especially with events like the OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Challenge which showcases the best in backyard builds and DIY garage efforts in an attempt to find the best street and track car. Optima’s newest challenge in the automotive sphere is their Ultimate Film Festival. [...] More »

OPTIMA Batteries to Host OPTIMA Ultimate Film Festival

Optima batteries has been supporting grassroots motorsport for many years with their successful Ultimate Street Car Challenge, but now, a new challenge has emerged. The brand is now hosting a film festival, and the competition is on for enthusiasts to nab a spot for their films. The rules are pretty open-ended, as far as content [...] More »

Chris Harris Presents Top Gear Speed Week 2016

Oh boy, this ought be a good one. Hot off the presses is the announcement that Top Gear‘s Speed Week is back for 2016, and looking bigger than ever. Top Gear magazine holds an annual automotive shootout that rivals the MotorTrend Best Driver’s Car or Car & Driver Lightning Lap. This year has 18 competitors [...] More »