Author Archives: Marcus Slater

4 Series Gran Coupe Scooped!

BMW’s future 4-series line-up will include a coupe and a convertible version, as well as their M4 variants, but the lineup still isn’t complete. BMW is planning on bringing out a competitor for models like the Audi A5 Sportback and the upcoming Mercedes CLA. Their solution? A 4 series GranCoupe that will follow in the [...]

S-Class Coupes Spotted in the Snow!

Next in line on the update schedule for Mercedes is the S-Class. Mercedes’ big sedan has some big shoes to fill as the death of Maybach and and the discontinuation of the CL have left two gaping holes in the Mercedes-Benz line-up. In the future, we’ll be seeing an even bigger S-Class sedan and a brand [...]

Project 230mph: BlackHorseTurbo’s 996 Turbo

For most people, driving 200mph is terrifying thought. And yet, year after year, racers pack up and head to Texas for a slew of racing events. The Texas Invitational. The Texas Mile. TX2kx. 6Speeder BlackHorseTurbo is one of those guys. His goal? To pass his previous best of 212mph and hit 230mph in a mile. BHT isn’t [...]

Poll: FR-S Shooting Brake – Hot or Not?

Now that the convertible is basically a done deal, one has to wonder what else Scion might have up it’s sleeve. A new TC? A new xB maybe? Those are practical considerations, but my hope is that they move the FR-S’s rear-wheel-drive architecture into more form factors. Like a wagon! Advantages - Extra space to haul your [...]

Party Bus E34 Goes Autocrossing

Packing your car full of people is probably not the ideal condition if you’re looking to win races. Extra weight and all that jazz. If you’re looking to give yourself (and your suspension) a challenge though, a couple hundred extra pounds will do the trick. Whether or not this guy was looking to make things [...]

This is what the Alfa Romeo 4C Sounds Like

Alfa Romeo’s pint sized bullet is coming to take the US by storm sometime next year. The body of the car is wonderful, and at a feather light 2000lbs, it’s certain to perform like a bat out of hell. But looks and speed aren’t everything. A sports car has to sound like a sports car [...]

Drag Race Monday: Toyota Hiace is an Absolute Monster

That… Is a Toyota Hiace van. From the factory, it came with an abysmal four cylinder engine and was best suited for moving a lot of people very, very slowly. Despite such humble beginnings, the Hiace has found its way into the heart of (a few) auto enthusiasts everywhere. Mainly in Japan. But this one [...]