Posts Written by Shane McGlaun

August 8, 2015

Fiat Chrysler Builds Extreme Weather Dyno Room

Fiat Chrysler Builds Extreme Weather Dyno Room
A dynamometer (or dyno) is a tool used by car tuners and automakers to test vehicles and see exactly how much power they can make among other things.…
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August 7, 2015

McLaren 570S Spider Likely for 2017

McLaren 570S Spider Likely for 2017
Details on future plans from McLaren have surfaced, and it looks like the sexy 570S coupe will have some siblings to play with. Reports indicate that in 2017, McLaren will make a Spider version of the 570S.…
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August 7, 2015

Baumgartner Flies Helicopter Insanely Close to Drifting Toyota

Baumgartner Flies Helicopter Insanely Close to Drifting Toyota
If you are familiar with Red Bull, you are probably familiar with the name Felix Baumgartner. Baumgartner is the man who fell from the stratosphere after jumping from a capsule sponsored by the energy drink company.…
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August 6, 2015

Ford Reveals 2015 F-15 Has Hidden Sport Mode

Ford Reveals 2015 F-15 Has Hidden Sport Mode
For several model years, Ford has included a mode on the Mustang that changes how the car feels and performs. The company has announced a similar Sport mode is now available on the 2015 F-150.…
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August 6, 2015

MotorTrend Pits New MX-5 Against BRZ

MotorTrend Pits New MX-5 Against BRZ
MotorTrend has published a new video in its Head 2 Head series that pits the 2016 Mazda MX-5 against the 2015 Subaru BRZ. This comparison has been done in the past, but with the old MX-5.…
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August 5, 2015

“The Growler” Porsche 911 Is One Man’s Dream

“The Growler” Porsche 911 Is One Man’s Dream
I may have a fondness for the Porsche 914 or 356, but if I ever had the chance to own a Porsche, it would likely be in the form of an old 911 or Cayman.…
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August 5, 2015

Lotus Elise Returns to the US, but Not Until 2020

Lotus Elise Returns to the US, but Not Until 2020
I’ve spent enough time on racetracks to know that I vastly prefer a lightweight car that handles well to a powerful car that is fat and wallows in the corners.…
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August 5, 2015

Emory Outlaw Porsche 356 Hits Jay Leno’s Garage

Emory Outlaw Porsche 356 Hits Jay Leno’s Garage
My two favorite Porsche models aren’t ones that many people think of when they think of the brand. I have always had a fondness for the Porsche 914; I love the lines of that car.…
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August 4, 2015

EPA Pegs 2016 Volt with 106 MPGe rating

EPA Pegs 2016 Volt with 106 MPGe rating
The Chevrolet Volt is an interesting car, but it hasn’t exactly sold like gangbusters. The plug-in hybrid car is updated for 2016 and Chevy is hoping the revision will help it reach more buyers.…
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August 4, 2015

EVO Pits Audi RS3 Against VW Golf R

EVO Pits Audi RS3 Against VW Golf R
For a long time, the hot hatch segment avoided the US, but that has changed with cars like the Ford Focus ST and the Focus RS coming.…
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August 4, 2015

Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Boss and Midnight Editions

Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Boss and Midnight Editions
If you are in the market for a mid-size truck, one of the best new offerings is the Chevy Colorado. That truck comes in a variety of models and configurations.…
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August 3, 2015

Bentley Bentayga SUV Goes Off-Road, Looks at Home

Bentley Bentayga SUV Goes Off-Road, Looks at Home
I guess there are some super wealthy folks out there that get upset stomachs at the thought of being seen in a Range Rover, but need something that can get them up their gravel drives, to the ski lodge, or survive the snow as they schlep down to eat brunch in Aspen.…
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August 3, 2015

BMW EnLighten gives you a Stop Light Countdown

BMW EnLighten gives you a Stop Light Countdown
Think about how convenient it would be if we knew exactly how long it was going to be before the light we were stopped at would change from red to green.…
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August 3, 2015

Ford GT LM Test Video Shows the Car’s Early Days

Ford GT LM Test Video Shows the Car’s Early Days
You can’t simply design and build a car and toss it on the track in a major racing event, then hope for the best. Race cars have to be developed to ensure that they can stand up to the rigors of life at high speeds in traffic.…
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August 1, 2015

Lambo to Show Exclusive Supercar at Pebble Beach

Lambo to Show Exclusive Supercar at Pebble Beach
Lamborghini is being a bit of a fickle bitch right now. Word is that the company will be showing off a new and exclusive supercar at Pebble Beach.…
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