Monthly Archives: March 2014

The CLA45 AMG Gets a Boost from Brabus

The new Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has been doing well -- so well, in fact, that the company has added a third shift at the Hungarian factory that builds them in order to meet demand for the sedan. Brabus has taken the baby Benz and done what it does so well: tune it.

Winter Testing of the Porsche Macan in the Polar Circle

Boss: “Welcome to the Porsche team. In two days, you’ll start your first big project: testing our new Macan SUV.” Employee: “Thank you! I can’t wait to get started.” Boss: “You’re going to love it. You’ll get to work with veterans of the industry, do a lot of driving and learn the vehicle inside-out. And [...]

The Future of the McLaren 12C

Some people have had the misfortune of training their replacements…right before they get a pink slip. The McLaren 12C is in the automotive equivalent of that same situation, effectively being replaced by the more power 650S. The older 12C is still available for order, but its production has been halted in order for McLaren to [...]

Koenigsegg is Back in the United States!

United States customers have only had the option of one Swedish automaker in the past few years: Volvo. Don’t get me wrong – I’m sure they’re wonderful cars. Colin Powell certainly thinks so. But they’re not quite as sporty as Saabs. And nothing is as balls-to-the-wall insane as a Koenigsegg. Not even this yellow fellow. [...]

ATVs in the News: Report Blames Road-Use For Crashes

We receive dozens of reader inquires each month looking for more information on how to legally operate ATVs on public highways and have been pleased to witness moderate success in many municipalities across the nation. However, it appears proponents are making their voices heard on the subject as well. According to a report issued by [...]

Muddy Monday: 1979 Dodge D100 Slings Mud with Half Gas, Half Diesel

This week’s Muddy Monday clip takes a look at an unloved 1979 Dodge D100 pickup powered by a 225 cubic inch slant six as it plays in the mud while running on a 50/50 mix of gasoline and diesel. In looking at this truck, I am guessing that it is a rear wheel drive Dodge ...

Drag Race: Stock ZR1 vs. a Modded Roush Stage 3 Mustang

I’m just going to put this down to weight and gearing. I have to because, if the numbers on the screen are accurate, there’s not much else aside from driver ability, that explains why a stock Corvette ZR1 with 540 wheel horsepower absolutely runs away from a 2012 Roush Stage 3 Mustang with 608 whp [...]