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Jules Bianchi gets third driver role at Fo…
Bianchi drove for Ferrari in the young drivers test Jules Bianchi will be Force India’s third driver for the forthcoming season. The team confirmed Bianchi will drive in at least nine Friday practice ... Read more
McLaren pair 'raring to go' - Whitmarsh
Martin Whitmarsh insists McLaren will always treat both drivers as equal number ones © Sutton Images Martin Whitmarsh says that both Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton are "raring to... Read more
Bianchi named Force India reserve
Jules Bianchi is part of the Ferrari Academy and drove for the team at the Young Driver Test © Sutton Images Jules Bianchi has been named as the reserve driver for Force India for ... Read more
Pirelli to help GP3 champion with prize fu…
James Calado was GP3 Series runner-up in 2011 and then won the sprint race at the GP2 Final in Abu Dhabi © Sutton Images Pirelli has announced that it will reward the 2012 GP3 Seri... Read more
Hyundai Elantra US Sales Capped by Product…
The Hyundai Elantra has recently been named 2012 North American Car of the Year, but there’s a problem with the sales figures, and it’s not the lack of demand that’s the problem. Hyundai’s US sales un... Read more
Honda Predicts Excellent 2012, Backed by N…
Honda has been one of the automakers that’s bee struck hard by the natural disasters in Japan and Thailand last year, not to mention the fact that the new Civic has received a lot of criticism in the... Read more
Fiat CEO Taking a Loot at PSA Peugeot-Citr…
Ever since it’s swallowed Skoda, Audi and SEAT, Volkswagen has started having the run of the European market. Reports out of Italy have suggested for a while now that Fiat and PSA/Peugeot-Citroen are ... Read more
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Trio Hooning on Trac…
The Mercedes SLS AMG is a pleasure to watch, especially if you get to see the German supercar in action. This is exactly what the adjacent video brings us, only we’re not dealing with one or two units... Read more
New BMW M5. Expert dialog with Maximilian …
When did work begin on the development of the BMW M5 and how many kilometres were covered during testing? Two to three years must be allowed for testing the development of a BMW M. In some cases prede... Read more
Exclusive: New information on BMW 7 Series…
We have just learned that the facelfited BMW 7 Series will go on sale this July. The F01 and F02 7er LCI models will feature full LED headlights that were redesigned to look sleeker and are smaller in... Read more
TestDrives
Save the Date: MTTS is July 4-15, 2…
Many of you will receive this information in an email from MINI over the next few hours, but we’ve got the word early thanks to MINI and White Roof Radio. This year’s installment of MINI’s epic road... Read more
MINI Roadster Launch – Full Gallery
If you or your company are interested in advertising on the most influential MINI website in the world, please visit our Advertising section. If you have further questions about becoming a sponsor or ... Read more
Long Term Update 2: 2011 Cadillac C…
"I know it sounds like 'The dog ate my homework,' but the car ate my ticket." I said to the man seated inside the little booth at LAX's terminal one parking structure. Five minutes earlier I'd parked ... Read more
Last Drive: 2011 Lexus GS 450h
The 2011 Lexus GS 450h fails a game of numbers and, as a result, won't be missed by many. For a V-6 luxury hybrid promising V-8-like power, the GS 450h's 22/25 mpg city/highway EPA rating and its over... Read more
First Test: 2012 Honda Ridgeline Sp…
Honda's Ridgeline has always been an in-between vehicle. It's a hybrid mix of sport/utility and truck, basically an SUT similar to the Hummer H2 SUT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Cadillac Escalade EXT, and Fo... Read more
Long Term Update 1: 2011 Kia Sorent…
After putting some miles on our long-term Sorento, editors have developed some pretty strong opinions. Everyone who has commented on the car starts with basic pleasantries. "Lots of cargo space in the... Read more
Rumor: JCW May Finally Become MINI’…
Sources at Car and Driver are saying that MINI chief and former BMW M division boss, Dr. Kay Segler, has very real aspirations to finally turn the John Cooper Works into the stand-alone, performance... Read more
MF Garage: Back Behind the Wheel of…
Recently my wife and I left the Twin Cities for the fine city of Chicago. Involved in that move was packing up my R53 and my wife’s Honda CRV with all the things that weren’t going with the movers. ... Read more
White Roof Radio #410
If you or your company are interested in advertising on the most influential MINI website in the world, please visit our Advertising section. If you have further questions about becoming a sponsor or ... Read more
First Test: 2013 Lexus GS 350 F Spo…
Ron Kiino and I were staring at the 2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport's ferocious "spindle grille" snout prior to its test session at the track, and after a silence, he said in a James Earl Jones baritone: "L... Read more
Long Term Update 6: 2011 Chevrolet …
It wasn't even a week after the truck went in for service that I started getting the "Exhaust Fluid Range" notifications. At first, they were fairly friendly. When I started the truck, I saw "Exhaust ... Read more
2013 Porsche Boxster: Zuffenhausen'…
The newest generation of the Boxster -- chassis code 981 -- benefits from many of the same technological advancements found in the 991. The base flat-six shed 200cc of displacement, going from 2.9 lit... Read more
The New MINI Roadster: Cliffhanger …
Official Release: You’ve seen the new MINI Roadster darting through the snaking alleys of Istanbul, After what appears to be an evening only the most adventurous imagination can explain, Emmy-nomina... Read more
MINI B-spec Race Kit Pricing Announ…
MINI of Charleston has announced official pricing for the B-spec parts package for the R56 MINI Cooper. If you want to go SCCA racing in your MINI, the kit will cost you around $6,000, plus tires an... Read more
Next Generation MINI Hatch to Featu…
If there’s one thing that MINI consistently gets dinged on in consumer feedback is a lack of room. Even though it’s called a MINI, there are many markets that prize space and utility above almost a... Read more
Rumor: MINI Pulls the Plug on Rocke…
Car Magazine is reporting that the MINI City car project (aka the production Rocketman) will not be moving forward to production in the foreseeable future. MINI recently did its usual model pitch to... Read more
Long Term Update 1: 2012 Volvo S60 …
"If you wreck this car, you're going to have an awful lot of explaining to do," a friend recently said in the S60's front passenger seat. At the time, the Volvo was decelerating from about 70 mph as t... Read more
First Drive: Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 …
Naming a car is a perilous task. Occasionally, manufacturers hit the nail on the head (the VW Beetle springs to mind), but sometimes the name turns out to be an optimistic flop. Cars like the Suzuki S... Read more
Next Generation MINI Hatch to Featu…
If there’s one thing that MINI consistently gets dinged on in consumer feedback is a lack of room. Even though it’s called a MINI, there are many markets that prize space and utility above almost a... Read more
Rauno Aaltonen’s Accidental Shortcu…
If you or your company are interested in advertising on the most influential MINI website in the world, please visit our Advertising section. If you have further questions about becoming a sponsor or ... Read more
Performance Enhancements
The new ABT AS4
Congratulations! With the launch of its very latest version, the Audi A4 turns 40! This means a full four decades of success, first for the Audi 80, then for the... Read more
Top-quality alternative to high-price factory-fitted navigat…
The actual Zenec E>GO generation is being launched with an innovative hard- and software platform and many additional features. For the first time, among the seven new permanently installed in-car... Read more
Porsche Cayenne Air Suspension Lowering Module from Vogtland
If you ask European tuners about their favorite playground, the “Porsche” name will probably be the answer and one of the most spoiled children of the aftermarket world is the... Read more
BMW M5 ECU Remap by PP-Performance
When BMW introduced the new M5, letting the world know that the vehicle has adopted forced induction, the happiest people in the world to find this out were tuners, who... Read more
2012 Porsche 911 (991) Brombacher Exhaust [Video]
The Porsche 911 is probably the most tuned cars in the world, so it’s only natural that the new 991 generation is being offered more and more aftermarket developments and... Read more
Range Rover Evoque Gets Overfinch Olympus Wheels [Video]
Overfinch is British tuner that’s well know for its love of everything Land Rover and so it was only natural that the company started played with the new Evoque. The... Read more
Lamborghini Aventador by Prindiville Design [Video]
A few days ago, British aftermarket company Prindiville Design was relaunched, with the developer aiming high by offering complex development packages for the Lamborghini Aventador, Ferrari 458 and Range Rover... Read more
Kahn Porsche Panamera Wide Track
The tuning world has started the new year with the development pedal to the metal and one of the most active companies is Kahn, which has now given us a... Read more
KW DDC ECU – The iPhone
KW automotive is now offering coilovers with dynamic damping control for a wide range of vehicles. Automobiles not yet fitted with damping control will enjoy a sporty upgrade thanks to... Read more
Kahn Cross Hair Exhaust for Porsche Panamera Previewed
The Porsche Panamera is a car that has received many aftermarket developments since its was launched, with tuners adding more and more goodies to the vehicle’s portfolio. The latest tuning... Read more
Customization
How Traffic Light Control Systems Work
Car manufacturers and state authorities alike have tried for years to boost vehicle efficiency and improve safety of both passengers and pedestrians. While the automotive industry has evolved at a... Read more
How Do Traffic Light Control Systems Work
Car manufacturers and state authorities alike have tried for years to boost vehicle efficiency and improve safety of both passengers and pedestrians. While the automotive industry has evolved at a... Read more
Tuned Mitsubishi Evo 9 – Black on Black
You can tell a lot about the redline of a car. The higher the RPM’s bounce off the Limiter, the more badass your car is…PLAIN AND SIMPLE!This black on black... Read more
NHTSA Looking to Reward Accident Avoidance Tech
Safety bodies such as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration constantly upgrade their rating, forcing automotive producers to make cars safer in order to receive the top score and it... Read more
The Just Customz Blog
Ricky Craven Richard Allen Craven, Ricky as he is known, is a NASCAR driver who has won races in four different categories, the K & N Pro Series, the NASCAR... Read more
Waterproof Roads: How Does Pervious Concrete Work
Every year, hundreds, maybe thousands of roads fall victim to natural disasters, be they floods, tsunamis or simply light rains that damage the structure and thus destroy everything in their... Read more
NHTSA Investigating 2004 Ford Freestar, Mercury Monterey
If you own a 2004 Ford Freestar or a Mercury Monterey, you should be aware that there’s probably something wrong with it, and the feds are looking into it. The... Read more
2003 and 2004 Infiniti M45 Investigated by NHTSA
The NHTSA is really justifying its share of the government budget this year, cracking down on every error and flaw that automakers missed or neglected. Their latest probe is... Read more
Automotive Christmas Special: How to Write a Thank You Letter to Santa Claus
It’s Christmas Day, but we’re still busy opening presents and thinking about the turkey that sleeps in the fridge, while Santa Claus finally has the chance to rest for a... Read more
NHTSA Closes Ford Mustang Transmission Investigation
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has closed its investigation into 29,807 2011-2012 Ford Mustangs fitted with a manual transmissions. This was started after owners filed multiple complaints of not... Read more
Automotive Magic: Self-Healing Car Paint
A brand new car looks fabulous, that's for sure. It doesn't even matter the brand or the model, it's all shiny and clean, and it's really a shame you have... Read more
Five Volvo Models Named 2012 IIHS Top Safety Pick
LATEST VEHICLES: Home > News > Safety > Five Volvo Models Named 2012 IIHS Top Safety Pick 16th of December 2011, 09:56 UTC... Read more
The Irony: Saab 9-5 and 9-4X Earn 2012 IIHS Top Safety Pick
LATEST VEHICLES: Home > News > Safety > The Irony: Saab 9-5 and 9-4X Earn 2012 IIHS Top Safety Pick 15th of December 2011, ... Read more
NHTSA Proposes Emergency Stop for Keyless Ignition
LATEST VEHICLES: Home > News > Safety > NHTSA Proposes Emergency Stop for Keyless Ignition 12th of December 2011, 14:04 UTC · ... Read more
Reviews & Test Dirves
Save the Date: MTTS is Ju…
Many of you will receive this information in an email from MINI over the next few hours, but we’ve got the word early thanks to MINI and White Roof Radio. This year’s installment of MINI’s epic road... Read more
MINI Roadster Launch – Fu…
If you or your company are interested in advertising on the most influential MINI website in the world, please visit our Advertising section. If you have further questions about becoming a sponsor or ... Read more
Long Term Update 2: 2011 …
"I know it sounds like 'The dog ate my homework,' but the car ate my ticket." I said to the man seated inside the little booth at LAX's terminal one parking structure. Five minutes earlier I'd parked ... Read more
Last Drive: 2011 Lexus GS…
The 2011 Lexus GS 450h fails a game of numbers and, as a result, won't be missed by many. For a V-6 luxury hybrid promising V-8-like power, the GS 450h's 22/25 mpg city/highway EPA rating and its over... Read more
First Test: 2012 Honda Ri…
Honda's Ridgeline has always been an in-between vehicle. It's a hybrid mix of sport/utility and truck, basically an SUT similar to the Hummer H2 SUT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Cadillac Escalade EXT, and Fo... Read more
Long Term Update 1: 2011 …
After putting some miles on our long-term Sorento, editors have developed some pretty strong opinions. Everyone who has commented on the car starts with basic pleasantries. "Lots of cargo space in the... Read more
Rumor: JCW May Finally Be…
Sources at Car and Driver are saying that MINI chief and former BMW M division boss, Dr. Kay Segler, has very real aspirations to finally turn the John Cooper Works into the stand-alone, performance... Read more
MF Garage: Back Behind th…
Recently my wife and I left the Twin Cities for the fine city of Chicago. Involved in that move was packing up my R53 and my wife’s Honda CRV with all the things that weren’t going with the movers. ... Read more
White Roof Radio #410
If you or your company are interested in advertising on the most influential MINI website in the world, please visit our Advertising section. If you have further questions about becoming a sponsor or ... Read more
First Test: 2013 Lexus GS…
Ron Kiino and I were staring at the 2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport's ferocious "spindle grille" snout prior to its test session at the track, and after a silence, he said in a James Earl Jones baritone: "L... Read more
Long Term Update 6: 2011 …
It wasn't even a week after the truck went in for service that I started getting the "Exhaust Fluid Range" notifications. At first, they were fairly friendly. When I started the truck, I saw "Exhaust ... Read more
2013 Porsche Boxster: Zuf…
The newest generation of the Boxster -- chassis code 981 -- benefits from many of the same technological advancements found in the 991. The base flat-six shed 200cc of displacement, going from 2.9 lit... Read more
The New MINI Roadster: Cl…
Official Release: You’ve seen the new MINI Roadster darting through the snaking alleys of Istanbul, After what appears to be an evening only the most adventurous imagination can explain, Emmy-nomina... Read more
MINI B-spec Race Kit Pric…
MINI of Charleston has announced official pricing for the B-spec parts package for the R56 MINI Cooper. If you want to go SCCA racing in your MINI, the kit will cost you around $6,000, plus tires an... Read more
Next Generation MINI Hatc…
If there’s one thing that MINI consistently gets dinged on in consumer feedback is a lack of room. Even though it’s called a MINI, there are many markets that prize space and utility above almost a... Read more
Rumor: MINI Pulls the Plu…
Car Magazine is reporting that the MINI City car project (aka the production Rocketman) will not be moving forward to production in the foreseeable future. MINI recently did its usual model pitch to... Read more
Long Term Update 1: 2012 …
"If you wreck this car, you're going to have an awful lot of explaining to do," a friend recently said in the S60's front passenger seat. At the time, the Volvo was decelerating from about 70 mph as t... Read more
First Drive: Audi A1 Spor…
Naming a car is a perilous task. Occasionally, manufacturers hit the nail on the head (the VW Beetle springs to mind), but sometimes the name turns out to be an optimistic flop. Cars like the Suzuki S... Read more
Next Generation MINI Hatc…
If there’s one thing that MINI consistently gets dinged on in consumer feedback is a lack of room. Even though it’s called a MINI, there are many markets that prize space and utility above almost a... Read more
Rauno Aaltonen’s Accident…
If you or your company are interested in advertising on the most influential MINI website in the world, please visit our Advertising section. If you have further questions about becoming a sponsor or ... Read more
MINI USA Holding Ad Agenc…
Love it or hate it, MINI’s advertising is usually memorable. Open up an Advertising Annual from Communication Arts from the past ten years and chances are you’ll find something from MINI featured. M... Read more
Honda Civic Si vs Suzuki …
In the world of sport sedans, the BMW 3 Series is arguably the best car for the money. The redesigned 2012 328i, for instance, routes 240 hp and 260 lb-ft through a sublime RWD chassis capable of 0-60... Read more
Long Term Update 5: 2011 …
So I took my Optima SX in for a routine service; oil change, filter, and overall inspection. After a "defective oil filter" caused all the lifeblood to pour from my car, I had Kia pick the car up the ... Read more
Long Term Update 1: 2011 …
So far I'm finding the long-term Mini Cooper Countryman to which I've been assigned and the BMW 5 Series GT I just got out of are relatively similar beasts when you examine them closely.Both the Count... Read more
MINI Introduces Two New S…
Today we have two new special edition MINIs named for iconic London neighborhoods. As part of the pre-Olympic push, MINI has released the Baker Street and the Bayswater as their latest MINI Yours sp... Read more
Long Term Update 6: 2011 …
Since taking control of the Jeep Grand Cherokee in September, I've logged roughly 3746 miles behind the wheel. With a 260-mile weekly work commute those miles add up quickly. A quick glance at the fue... Read more
Long Term Update 6: 2011 …
This month, Thanksgiving provided a welcome road trip opportunity for the X3. My route started with quickly escaping Los Angeles, picking up my granddad in Santa Barbara, and making our way north to S... Read more
MINI Lineup Will Grow to …
At the NAIAS this year in Detroit, MINI featured the new Roadster — their latest addition to the MINI model lineup. For those keeping score at home, that brings the total number of unique MINI confi... Read more
Long Term Update 4: 2011 …
Every vehicle's owner's manual comes laced with judicious operating guidelines because every automaker retains legal counsel dedicated to closing potential avenues of consumer backlash. The following ... Read more
Long-Term Update 2: 2011 …
After a couple months of enduring muffled bass notes emanating from the blown front door speaker, it was time to bring the TTS in and get it fixed. A quick call to my local Audi dealer had the gears ... Read more
F1 Specials
Jules Bianchi gets third driver role at …
Bianchi drove for Ferrari in the young drivers test Jules Bianchi will be Force India’s third driver for the forthcoming season. The team confirmed Bianchi will drive in at least n... Read more
McLaren pair 'raring to go' - Whitmarsh
Martin Whitmarsh insists McLaren will always treat both drivers as equal number ones © Sutton Images Martin Whitmarsh says that both Jenson Button and Lewis Ham... Read more
Bianchi named Force India reserve
Jules Bianchi is part of the Ferrari Academy and drove for the team at the Young Driver Test © Sutton Images Jules Bianchi has been named as the reserve driver ... Read more
Pirelli to help GP3 champion with prize …
James Calado was GP3 Series runner-up in 2011 and then won the sprint race at the GP2 Final in Abu Dhabi © Sutton Images Pirelli has announced that it will rewa... Read more
Bianchi joins Force India as 2012 reserv…
Force India have signed 2011 Ferrari tester Jules Bianchi as their 2012 reserve driver. The 22-year-old Frenchman, a former F3 Euro champion, will participate in at least nine Frid... Read more
Glock 'positive' despite car delay
Timo Glock admits that the delay of the new Marussia car is "a shame" © Getty Images Timo Glock says that he is "positive about 2012" despite admitting that it'... Read more
Pirelli confident of helping F1 give a '…
Gary Meenaghan ABU DHABI // Now try to contain your excitement because an exclamation mark alm... Read more
Whitmarsh: McLaren intent on adding to t…
Running a team with a record of success like McLarens is no picnic, especially after a difficult season. There is no place to hide in such moments, so it helps to be someone who c... Read more
How the 2012 rules will influence F1 car…
Red Bull have been the class of the field in recent years The 2012 season is the first since 2008 without significant changes in the technical regulations. In 2009 we saw a reducti... Read more
Raikkonen expects midfield battle
Kimi Raikkonen carried out a two-day test in a 2010 Renault in Valencia this week © Lotus F1 Team Kimi Raikkonen has admitted that he doesn't expect to be chall... Read more
New Caterham 'an evolution' - Smith
Mark Smith: "Every part on the car I'd like to think is more efficient" © Caterham Caterham technical director Mark Smith says that the new CT01 is "an evolutio... Read more
Petrov coy on future rumours
Vitaly Petrov made an appearance at the Pirelli tyre launch in Abu Dhabi this week © Sutton Images Vitaly Petrov is remaining tight-lipped on rumours that he wi... Read more
F1′s generation of ugly cars should be a…
Caterham CT01 Most people who commented on the first pictures of the Caterham CT01 yesterday had the same initial reaction: it’s not a looker. Its stepped nose, which became an ins... Read more
Fernandes: scoring a point “has to be th…
A close-up view of the CT01's nose Tony Fernandes says Caterham must score its first points in Formula 1 in 2012. Speaking after the team revealed its 2012 F1 car he said: “Target ... Read more
Liuzzi admits he may lose HRT seat to pa…
In the round-up: Vitantonio Liuzzi says HRT “might be forced to look for a driver that brings money.” Links Top F1 links from the past 24 hours: ‘Money is the key’ (ESPN) “At the m... Read more
Barrichello to test IndyCar
Rubens Barrichello is without a Formula One drive having been replaced at Williams © Getty Images It appears that Rubens Barrichello is going to drive an IndyCa... Read more
Fernandes targets point in 2012
Tony Fernandes is hoping that the addition of Red Bull KERS will help Caterham race in the midfield © Sutton Images Tony Fernandes has set Caterham the target o... Read more
Fernandes: First point Caterham's 2012 t…
Caterham boss Tony Fernandes has admitted he will be a happy man if his team can score their first world championship point this season, after their new CT01 challenger was officia... Read more
Improvement key for HRT
Pedro de la Rosa admits he has not been very involved at HRT so far since his move from McLaren © Sutton Images Pedro de la Rosa says that HRT is aiming to impr... Read more
Barrichello linked with IndyCar test
Rubens Barrichello is without a Formula One drive having been replaced at Williams © Getty Images Rubens Barrichello is going to drive an IndyCar in a two-day t... Read more
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WILL 'DINGER BE THE BREAKOUT D…
With all the movement of the 2011 off-season, there’s ample opportunity for fresh starts in 2012. It may even pave the way for a breakout star in the... Read more
MINI Finishes 2nd at the Legen…
After a somewhat tumultuous off-season for the MINI WRC team that saw its driver line-up cut in half, Dani Sordo managed to bring the WRC Countryman all the... Read more
2012 SPRINT CUP CHAMPION ODDS
2012 Sprint Cup odds...oh how I've missed you. The numbers are out. And even though there have been three whopping days of testing at Daytona, the numbers will... Read more
MINI’s Dani Sordo Successfully…
[Via MINI Motorsports] Dani Sordo wins his duel with Petter Solberg in literally the last minute. In the final stage of day two of the Rally Monte Carlo... Read more
WRC Monte Carlo: MINI Finishes…
Official Release: After a challenging start to the Rally Monte Carlo, Dani Sordo put in an excellent performance on the second loop of stages to secure a good... Read more
5 DRIVERS I'M WATCHING IN 2012
What an offseason! There hasn't been this much movement since lightning hit the revival tent. With all the postseason silliness and some of the goings on out on the... Read more
MINI Officially Congratulates …
The MINI All4 team has won Dakar. No it’s not an actual Countryman like the WRC rally car is but this is the Dakar. Something much more serious... Read more
THREE DAYTONA TESTING LESSONS
Daytona, how we’ve missed you. The 2012 season took its first visible steps with testing this past weekend. Normally, testing developments are minor…at best. But when there’s snow outside the... Read more
MINI Wins its Class at the Dak…
Stephane Peterhansel clinched his 10th Dakar Rally win today and the first for Mini as a brand in the car category. Peterhansel lead much the event in the... Read more
Private MINI Teams Racing the …
If you or your company are interested in advertising on the most influential MINI website in the world, please visit our Advertising section. If you have further questions about becoming... Read more
WHAT IS THE NASCAR NATIONWIDE …
It’s not the first time the question has been asked, but lacking a satisfactory answer, it seems worth another go. Yes, I know they race with a ... Read more
FIVE BOLD NASCAR PREDICTIONS F…
NASCAR’s version of musical chairs is over. We think. Now that drivers and crew chiefs have their 2012 plans in place, it’s time for Sprint Cup teams to have... Read more
MINI Continuing to Dominate th…
[Via MINI Motorsports] Five MINI ALL4 Racings in the top six places after a challenging fifth stage of the Dakar: it doesn’t get much better. Krzysztof Holowczyc takes... Read more
THE NASCAR CLASSIFIEDS
Who says there are no jobs out there? Opportunities abound in the world of auto racing for people with the right skills. Check out these employment ads and... Read more
MINI Confirms 2012 WRC Entry
According to Autosport, MINI has finally confirmed it’s 2012 World Rally Car entry. But it wasn’t without some drama. Apparently MINI has been unhappy with the sports coverage... Read more
MINI Dominating Dakar Into Sta…
MINI is proving its racing chops this year in the Dakar Rally in Argentina, leading the race overall going into Stage 3. More than just the lead, MINIs... Read more
2012 AND THE CAR VS. DRIVER QU…
How many times have you heard this: “If so-and-so just had some decent equipment to run in, maybe he’d win.” Of the #20 car dominating the Nationwide Series, Clint... Read more
Kris Meeke to Race Limited WRC…
In a shock to both MINI WRC fans and Kris Meeke alike, MINI has decided not to run both of its team drivers in every race this coming... Read more
NASCAR FINAL EXAM GRADES
While most get ready to enjoy the current or upcoming holidays, there are millions of college students fretting right now. Exam season just ended. Grades are coming due.... Read more
Video: 2011 WRC Season Highlig…
For their first season back in rally racing, MINI has certainly come out swinging in the WRC. Podium finishes, highly competitive running and a platform that’s proven competitive for Team... Read more
Recent Blog Posts
Dear Nissan: You Simply Must Build the Juke R
I mean, right? Our resident hot shoe Scott Mortara recently drove and tested the Nissan Juke R in Dubai, and he not only totally dug it, but has led me... Read more
Cadillac or Commodore? The Zeta Dilemma
GM’s new Alpha rear drive architecture, which made its global debut under the new Cadillac ATS at the Detroit Show, is one of the most important pieces of hardware the... Read more
Cadillac or Commodore? The Zeta Dillema
GM’s new Alpha rear drive architecture, which made its global debut under the new Cadillac ATS at the Detroit Show, is one of the most important pieces of hardware the... Read more
Dodge Hits the Bullseye with the Dart Name
The new 2013 Dodge Dart is one of the stars of the 2012 Detroit auto show. Its design, its interior and its attitude should make compact buyers forget the ill-conceived... Read more
Chevy 130R vs. 140S: One of These Cars is a No Brainer
So Chevy wants the people to decide: Which of its 2012 Detroit auto show concepts — Code 130R or Tru 140S — should be turned into a production model? Dumb... Read more
2012 Detroit: Chrysler Design Chief Ralph Gilles On The Acura NSX Concept
Just after the Acura press conference, I ran into Chrysler hot shot Ralph Gilles giving the NSX concept the evil eye. Gilles, as you should know by now, is known... Read more
2012 Detroit: Mazda’s Derek Jenkins’ Take On The 2013 Dodge Dart
While taking in the all new Dodge Dart I ran across an old friend and stud Mazda car designer Derek Jenkins. I sat back in the cut watching as... Read more
How Detroit Stole the 2012 Detroit Auto Show
“I’ll never forget the 2009 show,” Christophe Georges, the president and COO of Bentley said to me as we admired not just his new V-8-powered Continental GT, but also the... Read more
2012 Detroit: Our Highs and Lows from Detroit’s Big Show
Every year the Motor Trend team rolls into the Detroit auto show already knowing a lot about the show’s big reveals so we can bring you the first photos and... Read more
2012 Detroit: Stuff Your Ballot Boxes for the Chevrolet Code 130R Concept
DETROIT — Call, write, email, tweet Chevrolet right now and tell them you want the Code 130R. The red one. GM’s advanced design chief, Clay Dean, says the vote so... Read more
2012 Detroit: Designer POV – Chrysler Design Chief Ralph Gilles On The Acura NSX Concept
Just after the Acura press conference, I ran into Chrysler hot shot Ralph Gilles giving the NSX concept the evil eye. Gilles, as you should know by now, is known... Read more
2012 Detroit: Designer POV – Derek Jenkins’ Take On The 2013 Dodge Dart
While taking in the all new Dodge Dart I ran across an old friend and stud car Mazda car designer Derek Jenkins. I sat back in the cut watching as... Read more

