Daves Perfection: The End Of A Legendary Texas Shop
Dave's Perfection is a general automotive service shop that has been doing business in Austin, Texas for decades. In 2012, the shop was being prepared for retirement and... continue reading
Cool Car for Sale: 2006 Shelby Cobra CSX1000
By info@topspeed.com (Sidd Dhimaan)
Continuation models arent a new concept. Shelby and AC introduced the CSX1000 in early 2000s and built just 14 of them. One of them is up for sale on Bring-a-Trailer! It features a blue paint with white racing stripes and an all-aluminum V-8 engine under the hood mated to a manual gearbox. This 2006 CSX1000 has 1,700 miles on the odometer and has been in the possession of just one owner so far. The car is going for close to... [read more]
The Ferrari Breadvan Hommage Is Almost Ready And Its Gorgeous
By info@topspeed.com (Michael Fira)
The Ferrari 250 GT 'Breadvan' is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating Ferraris ever and the thing that makes us love it isn't even that it's one-of-a-kind, it's simply that Enzo Ferrari himself hated the fact that it got built. Now, nearly 60 years later, famed Dutch designer Niels Van Roij, the same guy that brought us the Tesla Model S Shooting Brake, decided to pay tribute to the 'Breadvan' by creating a modern version of Count Volpi's most prized... [read more]
Four Wheel Steering Is The Best
By Nordstroms Automotive inc.
2004 GMC Denali Quadrasteer Problems. 1951 Chevy Deluxe Restored Car Transmission Questions. Shark Fin Antenna with a missing cover. KIA 2004 Chevy Trailblazer 4.2 Lags on Acceleration. 1998 GMC Truck 5.7 Backfires. Dodge Truck with Lean Codes. 2006 GMC Yukon XL Traction Control Issues. 2007 Dodge Aspen Power Steering Whine. Press "Play" below to listen to this episode
This Ruf 911 CTR "Yellowbird" On the Nurburgring is Pure Gold
By info@topspeed.com (Ciprian Florea)
If you're a Porsche 911 fan, you're definitely familiar with Ruf Automobile, modified 911s and the iconic CTR Yellowbird. If you haven't heard about Ruf and the Yellowbird, it's time to grab a seat and check this out, because you need watch and hear one of the greatest 911s built outside Porsche's factory.
The Numbers Are In and the 2021 Kia K5 Really Does Outperform the BMW 3 Series
By info@topspeed.com (Ciprian Florea)
The auto industry has changed a lot in recent years. Once the leaders of the premium market, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi are now being given a run for their money by brands previously known to produce cheap and uninspiring cars. Like Kia and Hyundai. BMW was also known for being THE driver's car, but this feat has been diluted as well. Recently to the point where the so-called uninspiring brands deliver vehicles with matching or even better performance. Before you... [read more]
Ride with Driver Maro Engel as He Obliterates Nurburgring Lap Record On Board the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series
By info@topspeed.com (Kirby Garlitos)
In what amounts to a digital victory lap, Mercedes-AMG isnt done puffing its chest about its record-breaking conquest of the Nurburgring. Only a few days after the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series snatched the production car lap record from the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ, Mercedes-AMG has released the on-board video of the supercars record-setting lap time. GT3 racer Maro Engel piloted the GT Black Series to a record-setting lap time of 6:43.61, edging the Aventador SVJs 6:44.97 lap time by 1.36 seconds.
Ford Bronco Badlands Sasquatch 2-Door Concept
By info@topspeed.com (Kirby Garlitos)
The Blue Oval is preparing to unveil a variety of custom builds, including the Bronco Badlands Sasquatch 2-Door Concept. Created to showcase the Broncos modularity, the concept highlights what amounts to the Bronco Badlands ability to act as an urban ride on weekdays and off-road marauder on weekends through the glory of swappable components. The Bronco Badlands Sasquatch 2-Door Concept will be revealed alongside Fords other SEMA offerings during the Ford Auto Nights webcast that starts at 8.PM. tonight.
Ford F-150 Limited Hybrid SuperCrew by BDS Suspension
By info@topspeed.com (Kirby Garlitos)
The 2021 SEMA Auto Show is going the virtual route because of the coronavirus pandemic. Thats a bummer for those who were looking forward to their annual pilgrimage to Sin City, but automakers have long adapted to the situation. Instead of attending auto shows like SEMA to unveil their newest creations, automakers have now gone digital, showcasing their latest offerings online. Ford is one of those companies, and tonight, the Blue Oval is hosting Ford Auto Nights, a special webcast... [read more]
MAD Ford Bronco Sport Badlands Overland Concept
By info@topspeed.com (Kirby Garlitos)
Fords recipe for its 2020 SEMA Auto Show lineup was simple. Use popular models in the lineup, give them concept makeovers, and let everyone know about all the custom tuning possibilities that can be done to these models. It doesnt come as a surprise that, in addition to the Ranger and the F-150 trucks, Ford chose the Bronco to its SEMA lineup and created two concepts out of the returning nameplate. One of these concepts is called the MAD Ford... [read more]
Toyota Mirai
By info@topspeed.com (Tudor Rus)
On sale from December 2021, the new Toyota Mirai comes to pick up from where the first-generation left off. We already saw it take a bow at the Los Angeles Auto Show in 2019 and Toyota just announced the FCEV is ready to go on sale. Heres everything you need to know about the new 2021 Toyota Mirai, whether youre looking to buy one or not.
Amazing Car for Sale: 2007 Saleen S7 LM
By info@topspeed.com (Sidd Dhimaan)
Saleen has built some high-performance cars since its inception, but the most prominent one is the S7. This mid-engined, hand-built sports car stayed in production for about a decade. The S7 was powered by an all-aluminum V-8 engine that produced 550 horses in its first run until 2005 and was then updated to make 750 ponies in the later model years. The S7 was a high-profile car and you dont see many on the road or up for sale very... [read more]
Theres Something So Mesmerizing About Watching This Wooden Ford Range Raptor Come to Life
By info@topspeed.com (Michael Fira)
The Ford Ranger Raptor is the badass brother of the log-crawling mid-size pickup truck that is the Ranger. The deal with each one of Ford's Raptors is that they can still successfully face rough terrains but do so with an added dose of cool. Big tires, a wider body, and more ground clearance complete the image of a truck that few will mess with, even if it's all been rendered in wood which is the material of choice in the... [read more]
This Wild Ford Bronco Sport Badlands Build Is Just MAD About Living Up to Bronco Name
The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport might not be the full-blown Bronco of your dreams, but it is an affordable way to get into something with surprising off-road chops and that iconic Bronco badge . That doesn't mean, however, that with a little imagination the baby Bronco Sport can't be turned into something even more capable and totally badass. Cue the MAD Bronco Sport Badlandsa concept designed to show what the smallest Bronco can really do. --> Originally intended for the... [read more]
2021 Genesis GV80 First Test Review: Cool, Not Hot
The SUV market has been red-hot for the better part of a decade, so plenty of confused-cat emojis ensued when Genesis pushed its nascent brand by launching a trio of sedans. Y NO SUV, guys? Well, the wait is over. The Korean luxury marque, the premium offshoot of Hyundai Motor Co., finally has put a crossover on the market. Although the 2021 Genesis GV80 has all the touches one would expect from a luxury brand vehicle and will likely serve... [read more]
Get MotorTrends Biggest Deal of the Year!
Holiday shopping can be tough, but it just got a little bit easier with MotorTrends biggest deal of the year, the Hooptie Holiday Bundle! For just $2 per month get the holiday bundle today! you can give that special gearhead in your life the gift of more than 3,600 hours of the best automotive entertainment in the world, including MotorTrends all-new holiday special, the Holiday Hooptie Challenge . And to sweeten the deal, theres even more MotorTrend and HOT ROD... [read more]
GM's Diesel Full-Size SUVs' Combined MPG Better That of the Much Smaller Infiniti Q60 Coupe's
We already knew the next generation of full-size SUVs from General Motorsincluding the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe , Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon , and Cadillac Escalade are due to offer a diesel engine option. Now, though, we know just how efficient this powertrain makes the big three-row SUVsor at least two-wheel-drive iterations. The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe diesel leads the lineup with a rating of 24 mpg in combined city and highway driving. Its much more frugal than the gas Tahoe, which... [read more]
Bucking into Bronco Territory: Radical Retro Rigs to the Latest Modern Mount // Ep. 33
By Mecum Auctions
Updated Jeep Compass Debuts in China, Likely Points to U.S. Changes
Jeeps taken the wraps off of a refreshed Compass in China, and we suspect the updates shown on the off-road-oriented brands small crossover will find their way to the U.S.-spec model for the 2022 or 2023 model year. Changes to the exterior of the Compass appear minor, with a new front fascia, reworked grille, and mildly revised headlight bezels replete with LED lighting, adding a hint of additional aggression to the Jeeps mug. More significant updates appear within the crossovers... [read more]
Micro Changes in Tinytown: 2021 Nissan Micra Loses Diesel, Gains Trims
The Nissan Micra is an interesting, tiny little thing that in an alternate universe (maybe a late-2010s gas crunch?) might have made it to American shores as a gas-saving, subcompact commuter car. After all, it's loaded with more character than a Versa , and our close Canadian neighbors had been able to buy Micras from their introduction in the early 1980s right up until this year, when it was finally discontinued. And in Mexico, the previous-generation Micra is still available... [read more]
Buick Encore GX - Driven
By info@topspeed.com (Sidd Dhimaan)
The Buick Encore GX is marketed as a small luxury SUV and it lives up to its name. It comes with a lot of features in the base trim and offers two engine options and drive layouts for you to choose from. The SUV looks decent on the outside, is as spacious as its rivals on the inside, and generates enough grunt to keep you happy pottering around in the city. For tasks like carrying your grocery and taking your... [read more]
What Exactly Defines Cars and SUVs These Days? Marketing Spin and a Regulatory Morass
Quick, look at the picture above. Which of these Volvos is a car, and which is the truck? The Volvo on the left is the V60 Polestar, a fizzing family hauler with 415 hp and 494 lb-ft coursing through its 2.0-liter turbo-four engine and e-motors. It has 5.4 inches of ground clearance and gets 28/33 mpg city/highway fuel economy (70/68 mpg-e on gas and electricity). The Volvo on the right is a (discontinued) XC70 AWD, a refined trundler generating 235... [read more]
2021 Ford Ranger Tremor SEMA Show Truck Ready to Shake Up Some Adventure
The pandemic has cancelled just about every big event in 2020, including the annual automotive spectacle that is the SEMA Show . In normal times, SEMA would already be behind us by now. But this year the worlds largest automotive aftermarket show is going virtual, and once again Ford is rolling deep with its modified vehicle debuts. Revealed online alongside a Mustang Mach-E drift car , overland-prepped Bronco Sport, two-door Bronco built for the dunes , and others, this custom... [read more]
The 2021 Ford F-150s Max Recline Seats Mean You Can Sleep Comfortably Anywhere
By info@topspeed.com (Sidd Dhimaan)
The 2021 Ford F-150 came with a whole lot of new things, like a hybrid mill, 12-inch touchscreen system, and a Pro Power Onboard Generator, amongst other things. One other impressive feature are the Max Recline Seats. These are seats that essentially flip down almost 180 degrees so you can take a nap on work sites. Instead of just having the existing seats to fold flat, Ford worked from scratch to make sure you dont end up with sprains and... [read more]
Mystery More-Door
Back in June, I stumbled upon the shot you see here somewhere in the depths of the internet. Right off the bat, I knew that it was a... continue reading
OnStar Insurance Could Save GM Vehicle Owners MoneyIf They Drive Nicely
Car insurance in the 21stCentury is a bit more complicated than it was a few short decades ago. More technology in cars means more potential repair costs to consider, but it also gives insurance carriers the ability to tailor premium rates to each individual driveras long as you let them into your car to look over your shoulder. Companies like Progressive and State Farm have offered services that monitor your driving habits and reward good behavior for years, and now... [read more]
Elation Hypercars Unveils A 1,900-Horsepower Electric Beast
By info@topspeed.com (Sidd Dhimaan)
There is no dearth of electric hypercars on the market these days, but we have another new entrant. What makes this one special is that it's the first electric hypercar to be built in the States. Northern California-based Elation Hypercars has come up with its first electric hypercar called the Freedom. This handmade EV will make 1,414 horses in the base form and over 1,900 horses in the optional top-spec. Oh, and the price? Well, it starts at $2 million... [read more]
Subaru Says Theres a Good Reason the 2022 BRZ Doesnt Have a Turbo
By info@topspeed.com (Kirby Garlitos)
Visually, the second-generation Subaru BRZ is a major departure from its predecessor. Its also packing a bigger 2.4-liter engine, which counts as an answered prayer to everyone who wanted the new BRZ to pack more power than the first-generation model. The 2.4-liter four-cylinder mill is still naturally aspirated, bursting the bubble of those who wanted the new BRZs engine to be turbocharged. As disappointing for some as that sounds, Subaru had reasons for sticking with a naturally aspirated engine.
2021 Mazda 3 Turbo First Test: Power Move
The last time the Mazda 3 had a turbo stuffed under its hood, it was a performance-oriented hot hatchdubbed the Mazdaspeed 3 that enthusiasts compared to the likes of the Ford Focus ST and Subaru WRX . It was loud, crude, and kept you on your toes with unpredictable torque steer, but it was oh so fun. The 2021 Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo is not that car. And really, it shouldnt be a surprise to anyone paying attention to the... [read more]
The Volkswagen ID Space Vizzion is going into production as a premium, all-electric wagon
By info@topspeed.com (Ciprian Florea)
Back in 2016, Volkswagen launched the first ID concept, signaling the birth of an all-electric sub-brand. Four years later and the German firm introduced the first two ID-badged production models, the ID.3 hatchback and the ID.4 crossover. At least six more electric vehicles are scheduled to hit the roads by 2023 and it seems Volkswagen is also working on a station wagon based on the ID Space Vizzion concept. The latest info coming from Volkswagen says that it will have... [read more]
Audi SQ5 TDI
By info@topspeed.com (Tudor Rus)
If theres a crossover you could call balanced from a visual standpoint in Audis lineup that would be the Q5 and subsequently, its performance-oriented SQ5 cousin. Maybe its just us, but it just looks right and well-proportioned and as of now, those who love oil burners can now buy Audis diesel-centric take on performance. Heres all you need to know about the SQ5 TDI.
2021 Lincoln Nautilus First Look: Cabin Fever
The Lincoln Nautilus entered the 2019 model year with reworked exterior styling that brought its looks in line with those of the Lincoln Navigator , which the brand redesigned for 2018. Its interior design, however, did not follow the template of its full-size stablemate, hewing largely to an older format. This changes for 2021, as the updated Nautilus features a reworked dash and center console that takes on the design cues of Lincoln s other crossovers and SUVs . 2021... [read more]
The El Morocco Collection // Mecum Kissimmee 2021 // Full Feature
By Mecum Auctions
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Subaru BRZ Interior Comparison: Old vs. New
By info@topspeed.com (Ciprian Florea)
The long awaited second-generation Subaru BRZ is finally here with notable inside and out, as well as a brand-new engine under the hood. The redesign is far from dramatic, but it brings the relatively old BRZ into the 2020s in every aspect. Performance aside, the 2022 BRZ comes with a heavily updated interior that looks fresh and packs more technology than before. Let's find out how it compares to the outgoing model.
This Lamborghini Countach is Marlboro Red and Has a Lexus Twin-Turbo V-8
By info@topspeed.com (Michael Fira)
The Lamborghini Countach is one of the most famous out of all of the supercars to have come out of the 20th century. With its Gandini-penned wedge-shape design that became the standard for what a supercar should look like, the Countach really was one of those cars that looked better than they went. As such, Lamborghini tried to make it even more dramatic as the years rolled by but failed miserably at the job. Could this tobacco-liveried replica succeed where... [read more]
New Cars Are Better Than Ever, Which Is Making Our Car of the Year Testing Harder
For the first time in my decade-long tenure at MotorTrend , I began the Car of the Year finalist debatethe one where we pick the winnerhaving no idea what car would win. In my heart of hearts, I wanted the electric Porsche Taycan to emerge victorious, mostly because the air quality from the seemingly eternal fires burning around California mean that my 3-year-old was forced to remain indoors for a five-day stretch. Anything to mitigate that. Thats just how I... [read more]
El Mirage 1952
Over the years I've scoured YouTube and Vimeo for old 8mm hot rod footage, and have lucked out a few times with some gems to share. That being... continue reading
2021 Range Rover Evoque First Look: Chic SUV Gets Techier
Land Rover pulled the sheet off the all-new second-generation Range Rover Evoque just last year, but it's already updating its style-forward compact SUV. Among other things, the 2021 Range Rover Evoque receives Jaguar Land Rovers new Pivi Pro touchscreen infotainment thats said to be faster and more responsive than the unit it replacesa feat, it must be said, that would not be difficult to achieve. For 2021, the Range Rover Evoque is offered in five trim levels, with the base... [read more]
Kia Seltos - Driven
By info@topspeed.com (Philippe Daix)
The Kia Seltos is the newcomer to Kias lineup. Its been in production since 2019, but 2021 marks the first year that it will be available on U.S. soil. It has just recently made it into dealerships as Kia begins to roll out its 2021 crop of vehicles, and its poised to make quite the disruption in the subcompact crossover market. Of course, lets be clear, this still isnt Kias smallest model its the model designed to sit between the... [read more]
2021 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class First Look: Bach in the High Life Again
Until recently, modern-day Maybachs have mostly flown under the radar. The original 2003 Maybach 57 and 62 largely looked like old Mercedes-Benz S-Classes. Both were unceremoniously discontinued in 2012 after having their lunch eaten by the days Rolls-Royce Ghost and Bentley Flying Spur (ne Continental Flying Spur). But that started to change with the reconstitution of the ultra-luxury badge as the Mercedes-Maybach sub-brand. The first 2016 Mercedes-Maybach S600 didnt move any design needles, but the resemblance to Mercedes models was... [read more]
The Infiniti QX55 Sure Is a Successor to the All But Forgotten Infiniti FX
By info@topspeed.com (Ciprian Florea)
Remember the old Infiniti FX, the company's first attempt at the coupe-styled SUV market? Or maybe you remember it as the QX70 following its name change in 2013? Don't worry if you don't, it wasn't a very remarkable vehicle and it was discontinued in 2017 anyway. But Infiniti just introduced a spiritual successor that looks infinitely better. It's called the QX55 and yes, it's a coupe version of the more familiar QX50. And it's coming to the U.S. in spring... [read more]
The 2021 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is the Epitome of Ridiculous Luxury
By info@topspeed.com (Ciprian Florea)
Since it's revival as a Mercedes-Benz sub-brand in 2015, Maybach has been selling pimped-up S-Class model. Come 2020 and Mercedes-Maybach is switching to the latest-generation S-Class, the W223. Adopting the new design and features of the brand-new S-Class, the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class takes things to a whole new level in terms of luxury and comfort. Seven inches longer than the regular S-Class, the Mercedes-Maybach model basically redefined chauffeured-driven luxury and offers an alternative to Rolls-Royce and Bentley limousines.
2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid First Test: Powerful USP
The burly-fendered, desert-marauding Ford F-150 Raptor is taking a breather this year, but might its killer performance be eclipsed by a mild-mannered, Walter-Mitty-esque new 2021 Ford F-150 hybrid ? To find out, we borrowed a 2021 Ford F-150 Lariat Sport 44 PowerBoost , strapped our gear to it, and were frankly amazed thateven without fender flares, heat extractors, clearance lights, or any other extroverted design detailsits ready to race Raptors for pinks. But by the end of our three days... [read more]
