Drift-Spec FR-S and tC Roast Tires

We all know that Scion is big into the drift scene. Heck, they’ve been into it since before they actually had a car that could do drifting. Of course the FR-S has been swept into the slideways driving craze, but Scion has put their weight behind the TC too. This is the opening salvo from Scion’s [...]

Tire Shredding Tuesdays: 1st gen Neon is ugly – but does nasty burnouts

The 1st generation Dodge Neon was incredibly popular for not just its low price and great (for the time) fuel economy but also because it was a sporty, fun to drive car. Even though they didn’t pack the big power of the SRT4 versions offered during the 2nd generation, the early Neons helped to pave ...

Porsche Pirelli GT3 Cup Car Spotted at Long Beach: What Was it Doing There?

Time to jump in the Mystery Machine, Scooby! We spotted the Competition Motorsports Porsche 996 Pirelli GT3 Silver Cup Trophy race car piloted by Australian David Calvert-Jones turning laps on Long Beach’s road course. Calvert-Jones is a “gentleman racer” who left a successful career in private equity to become a helicopter movie pilot. He transitioned [...]

Mercedes and Schumacher Team up for Safety Development

Did you think Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher’s involvement with Mercedes-Benz ended when he retired from the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team following the 2012 season? Well, he’s still with the Silver Arrows. The German automaker and Schumacher just announced a long-term deal that will keep Schumacher very much involved in many aspects of the business, even beyond F1 and motorsport in general.

Report Hints At Possible Small-Sized Luxury Vehicles From Mercedes-Benz

Small-sized Mercedes-Benz luxury vehicles that will compete with the BMW’s MINI brand are reportedly being planned by Daimler. However, no sources were cited in connection to this future plan of the German automobile manufacturer. The new models of Mercedes-Benz will be promoted in a different market segment from the Smart City Car. The technology used [...]

1288hp Porsche is Equipped with Anti-lag Flamethrower

Some people attach flamethrowers to their cars to make their burnouts extra crispy. This video goes to show that all of that is really unnecessary. All you really need is a super aggressive launch control system like this guy. That way, your exhaust can serve multiple purposes. You could use it as a: - extra large cigarette lighter [...]

ITP 20-Inch Quadcross MX 2 Front ATV Tires Released

ITP announces the addition of the all-new Quadcross MX2 front tire to its line of Quadcross ATV motocross tires. The new Quadcross MX2, featuring a revolutionary tread pattern and revamped construction, is the most advanced ATV motocross tire to date. The Quadcross MX2 is outfitted with a unique tread pattern designed to offer almost effortless [...]