Whilst Skodas have never been sold in the United States, gearheads probably know a little about the Czech Republic-based subsiduary of the Volkswagen Audi Group and some of the great cars the company has produced since becoming part of the VAG empire. As such, the brand has shaken off the...
In the early 1950s, there were really two choices when it came to a British sports car in the ripe United States import market. Buyers could pick between the affordable but... August 22, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
Sometimes a company will make a concept car that is just a mock-up that doesn’t run. Other times the concept will move under its own power, but only to move from the... August 16, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
Competition is healthy for business, according to proponents of the free market. It forces companies to innovate and specialize, and ultimately the consumer should come out... August 13, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
Drag racing is a staple in American motorsports. When most people talk about performance tests, it comes down to four figures: 0-60 time, quarter mile time, quarter mile... August 5, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
When it comes to the super-hot Audis being brought to the America, it’s either hit or miss. While the S-designation is available, the RS-badged cars are normally excluded... July 23, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
Top Gear gets all the glory, but is only really an entertainment show. Fifth Gear on the other hand seems to focus on providing its viewers with consumer information. That... July 21, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
The problem with performance cars that make a ton of power is the ability of putting it down to the road. Normally a well trained driver can handle a car with 500 plus... July 13, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
When Audi’s R8 Spyder was announced, the sole engine choice was the top-of-the-line 5.2L FSI V-10. There was nothing wrong with the amazing Lamborghini-sourced engine, but... July 1, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
While straight line and skid pad numbers means something to the performance of a car, they aren’t the benchmarks. The Nürburgring Nordschleife Lap Time is what... June 9, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
Before the ZR1 became the hottest car in GM’s line up, there was the Z06 Corvette. Though it might be eclipsed by the current generation’s base-corvette on power, the... May 30, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
Ever since the Ferrari F40 became the first road legal production car to reach 200mph in 1987, the benchmark has been set. Now in order for a car to be considered a supercar... May 14, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
Audi has taken the Audi R8 with the 5.2L FSI V-10 and gave it a similar treatment that Lamborghini gave the Gallardo Superleggera and is calling it the R8 GT. Like the... May 1, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
The enginners from Ford have started working on improving the new Mustang generation. The main modifications consist in mounting a new engine, as well as upgrading the tyres... August 14, 2009 by Alexandru Clain
From its raging 600hp BMW M5 V10 engine to its complete lack of ABS and traction control and its single-seater speedster layout, the Veritas RS III is perhaps the most potent... July 23, 2009 by Kenneth Hall
Jesse James, American engineer, stuntman and all around lunatic successfully shattered the land speed record for a hydrogen powered vehicle for his latest show Jesse James Is... June 23, 2009 by James Martinez