July 21, 2015

This Custom FIAT 500c Is a Leather Covered Atrocity

This Custom FIAT 500c Is a Leather Covered Atrocity
I think we can all be honest in the fact that the FIAT 500c isn’t exactly a great looking car to start with. FIAT created a custom 500c to be auctioned off to benefit the Robert F.…
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June 30, 2015

Blast from the Past: 1981 Firebird Turbo Trans Am

Blast from the Past: 1981 Firebird Turbo Trans Am
1981. Prince Charles married Lady Diana. IBM released its first PC. The word “internet” was mentioned for the first time. And Pontiac released the 1981 Firebird Turbo Trans Am.…
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June 22, 2015

A Shiny Aventador Sets Fire to the Night

A Shiny Aventador Sets Fire to the Night
In 2013, Tokyo-based filmmaker Luke Huxham made a short documentary called Underground Hero: Love to Hate Me, about the super car subculture in Japan in which alleged Yakuza gang members customize their Lambos to insane levels.…
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June 17, 2015

Carspotting: Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Roadster

Carspotting: Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Roadster
What does Enzo Ferrari, the figurehead of some of the most beautiful pieces of automotive art ever created have to do with a Jaguar? Upon the release of the Jaguar E-Type, Enzo Ferrari said that it was “the most beautiful car ever made.”
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June 16, 2015

Brabus 900hp Mercedes-Maybach Luxury Sedan

Brabus 900hp Mercedes-Maybach Luxury Sedan
Owning a Mercedes-Benz S-Class is special, indeed, that much more so the S63 AMG. Then there’s the V12 S65 AMG. Opt for the more luxurious Mercedes-Maybach S600, and you’re in hog heaven with opulence reserved for the truly elite.…
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June 15, 2015

This Life-Size Porsche is 50% LEGO

This Life-Size Porsche is 50% LEGO
It’s fitting that a Porsche 919 Hybrid won this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans. Why? Because LEGO and the German auto maker collaborated on a car they brought to the race that had fans gawking.…
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May 24, 2015

Not the Speediest 911 Ever Made, but Maybe the Coolest

Not the Speediest 911 Ever Made, but Maybe the Coolest
When I was a growing up, I was lucky enough to have a dad who loved Porsches and drove a 911. Unfortunately, he made the huge mistake of letting me drive his bright yellow Targa to school when I turned 16, and I came within about an inch of totaling it because of an unadvised high speed turn that I took while leaving my high school’s parking lot.…
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May 19, 2015

The Definitive Uber Tackles the Streets of Stockholm

The Definitive Uber Tackles the Streets of Stockholm
This is not exactly the Uber driver you would expect to show up on your doorstep. Instead of a nice Honda Accord or a minivan with a crisp bottle of water at the ready, Sweden app users got a surprise when they ordered up the alternative taxi service over the weekend: freeskiing star Jon Olsson in his 900-plus horsepower Audi RS6 DTM.…
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April 30, 2015

Even Volvo Is Looking at a 300+ HP AWD Hot Hatch

Even Volvo Is Looking at a 300+ HP AWD Hot Hatch
I’m going to call it: we are at the dawn of a golden age of hot hatchbacks. We have the Fiesta ST, the Focus ST, the Focus RS, the GTI, the Golf R, the Golf R400, the 500 Abarth, the Mini Cooper JCW, the Audi RS3, the Veloster Turbo, and the Ferrari FF in the US alone.…
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April 28, 2015

Ferrari 488 GTB Configurator Goes Live

Ferrari 488 GTB Configurator Goes Live
You might recall that back in February Ferrari went official with its next supercar the 488 GTB. The car is dead sexy to look at and if you like to play with configurators, prepare to lose several hours of your day.…
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April 24, 2015

2017 VW Golf SportWagen Alltrack Gets Driven

2017 VW Golf SportWagen Alltrack Gets Driven
Earlier this month, I mentioned that Volkswagen had confirmed that the Golf SportWagen Alltrack will be coming to the US. I have a Jones for that car, I really like the way it looks and wanting a VW isn’t something I would normally admit to.…
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April 20, 2015

Plow Through the Snow in a 950hp Audi RS6 DTM

Plow Through the Snow in a 950hp Audi RS6 DTM
While the snow has finally melted here in Chicago, there are still parts of the world where snow is on the ground. Pro freeskier and car nut Jon Olsson recently took one of his many awesome rides out for a ride in the snow.…
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March 25, 2015

This Is The Funniest Looking Racing Crash Ever

This Is The Funniest Looking Racing Crash Ever
Normally, crashes in racing are either abjectly terrifying or just involve a lot of cars spinning around and spewing sand in to the air. It’s always dramatic, but it’s rarely hilarious.…
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February 18, 2015

Bentley to Show Updated Continental GT in Geneva

Bentley to Show Updated Continental GT in Geneva
Bentley is set to show off some updated versions of its already impressive Continental GT at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. Updates include some interior and exterior revisions and a boost in power for the Continental GT W12 engine.…
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December 23, 2014

Help Jon Olsson Choose Wheels for His RS6 Avant

Help Jon Olsson Choose Wheels for His RS6 Avant
Last year, professional Swedish skier Jon Olsson collaborated with Audi to create a limited-edition Audi A4 Avant quattro based on Olsson’s unique camo design. Now Olsson is looking to refit his own personal RS6 Avant with a new set of wheels and has opened up the decision to his fans for help.…
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