Not too long ago, starting up a new magazine required a serious financial commitment. Even if you could find writers and photographers willing to work for a byline or photo credit, there was still the (expensive) issues of layout, printing and distribution. We have no idea how many new startup...
BMW’s N55 engine was a remarkable achievement, even for a company as adept as building engines and cars as BMW. The first BMW engine to combine turbocharging, direct... January 17, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
If you're willing to forgive the fact that the Mercedes SLR McLaren at the heart of this story is tuned far beyond any stock Mercedes, the world now has a new Mercedes speed... January 12, 2012 by Chris Weiss
While the Tokyo Auto Salon may not carry the same significance as the Tokyo Motor Show, the tuner-centric event is still important to automakers like Honda, who owes much of... January 11, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
With 510 horsepower on tap, and available options designed specifically to improve aerodynamics and on-track performance, we knew the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series... December 20, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
Lazareth is a French builder of wheeled exotica that seems to specialize in the bizarre. Take its Lazareth Wazuma, for example; while the world may not need a 500 horsepower... December 16, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 2
If you’re in the market for low-mileage Mercedes-McLaren SLR, we’ve got some good news for you: Swiss designer Ueli Anliker is selling his personal labor of love... December 6, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 5
The 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth is more than just an economy car with a slapped-on turbo. To ensure that the car could handle the rigors of track-day events and autocross... December 6, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
For some, the 571-horsepower Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster is neither fast enough nor unique enough to be appealing. What’s the sense of owning one of the... November 28, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
Fiat unveiled the "small but wicked" 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth to the U.S. today at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The light, track-tuned version of the Fiat 500, which is powered by... November 16, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson
If you asked us to name the world’s fastest luxury coupe, we’d probably pick the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, since it’s packing a V-16 engine good for 1,184... November 10, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
We’ll admit to being fans of the 2011 and later Mustang GT, largely because of its superb 5.0-liter V-8. Even in stock form, the car’s 412 horsepower provides... November 4, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 1
The 2012 Team Hot Wheels Ford Fiestas look like the cars we had as kids, but they're life-sized and ready for some track action thanks to a host of Ford Racing accessories... November 1, 2011 by Nelson Ireson
Kia is hitting SEMA as hard as ever this year with a new crop of cars to work with, including the stylish little five-door Rio hatchback. These two concepts, the Hockey and... November 1, 2011 by Nelson Ireson
If you really want to take on the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 in a Ferrari, you'd be best waiting a year or two for the Ferrari 599 replacement to hit the market. Despite... October 31, 2011 by Chris Weiss 1
The team at Underground Racing have done it yet again: put over 1,000 horsepower to the wheels of a supercar. It never really gets old, especially when they turn out such... September 15, 2011 by Nelson Ireson 1
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