Car Reviews and News for Gearheads - 95 Octane

Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4

After numerous rumors, rumblings and teaser videos, Lamborghini has officially revealed the successor to the Gallardo. The Huracán LP 610-4 supercar is unmistakably a Lambo from the exterior, and under the hood it sounds like one as well.…

Check It Out

Fiat 500s Go for a Swim

The Fiat 500 is a fun little car, but we never knew the subcompact Italian was amphibious. Well, they’re probably not that way fresh off the assembly line. However, for a recent publicity stunt, three Fiat 500s were…

Check It Out

Designing the 2015 Subaru WRX

The 2015 Subaru WRX is a car that reflects the heritage of performance and control that is part of the WRX line. WRX Project Manager Masuo Takatsu sat down to discuss the design approach the team took with…

Check It Out

Hexagon Project Part Three: The Search for the Huracán

Lamborghini continues the viral build-up to the unveiling of the successor to the Gallardo (codenamed the “Cabrera” although the model name seems to be the “Huracan”). In this latest episode of the adventure leading up to the reveal,…

Check It Out

McRae Family Ford Escort up for Auction

The late, great rally car driver Colin McRae was responsible for testing this classic MkII Ford Escort, that was later raced by his father and brother in a number of rally wins. It was raced to victory by…

Check It Out

McLaren’s Force-Field Tech to Replace Wipers

After having to recall its pricey 12C coupes for a defect in their windshield wipers, it turns out McLaren is now working on a technology which they hope could do away with the need for wipers entirely. The…

Check It Out

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid

The first hybrid vehicle to come out of Subaru combines a 2.0-liter Boxer engine with a 13.4hp electric motor to increase fuel efficiency of the compact crossover up to 33MPG on the highway and 29MPG in the city.…

Check It Out

Mario Andretti Drives His First Race Car Again

Legendary race driver Mario Andretti, who won the Indianapolis 500 in 1969 and is still the only driver to ever win the Indy 500, the Daytona 500, and the Formula One World Championship, has been involved with the…

Check It Out

DiamondBack Leaning Trike

The DiamondBack is an open-air three-wheeled vehicle that combines the thrill of racing motorcycles with the ease and safety of driving a car. Pneumatically-operated front wheels lean into turns to add to driver excitement. Plus, its active suspension…

Check It Out