It doesn’t quite sound how we expected The mid-engine 2020 Chevy Corvette C8 is just around the corner, based on prototypes we’ve been seeing in mostly production-spec guise. As such, its racing counterpart, the Corvette C8.R is also just about ready. We’ve seen the race car a time or two before, but the video above,…
Project director Richard Noble with the Bloodhound SSC in 2015. Photo: AP Some sad news this morning for those who appreciate pushing the boundaries of science in pursuit of speed: the Bloodhound SSC project, a rocket car that’s been aiming to hit the 1,000 mph land record for years now, is dead. The project had been strapped…
Discover the 2019 Lexus ES 350 F Sport: A Game Changer in Luxury Sedan Performance The 2019 Lexus ES 350 F Sport is redefining the luxury driving experience. Gone are the days when “driving like a Lexus” meant a focus solely on comfort and smooth rides. This model brings excitement back into the mix,…
Gateway Broncos inks licensing deal with Ford For anyone who loves the original Ford Bronco, we have some fantastic news for you. Gateway Broncos and Ford have just reached a licensing agreement that allows Gateway to build limited numbers of 1966-77 Broncos. This isn’t just some cheesy take on the original Bronco either. Gateway is building these trucks…
Having already set a lap record for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this year, Volkswagen’s I.D. R has served the company well. Intended to showcase the brand’s might in electrification, the blisteringly fast R is as much a purpose-built track car as it is a marketing tool, and its long-term plans involve setting more records. For…
Simple tasks that can make you car last longer. By Consumer Reports One of the reassuring qualities of contemporary cars is that they need much less-frequent service to keep them running well. Changing the spark plugs, breaker points, and condenser used to be a seasonal exercise, and body rust was accepted as a normal if…
A Classic Alfa That’s All Show And All Go Gorgeous isn’t it? This is David West’s 1971 Alfa Romeo GT Junior 1300, and I am – possibly – the most enamoured I have ever been with a feature car. After pestering the Retropower team incessantly to let me shoot this build, the stars finally aligned and a slot in…
Chevy has doubled down on the polarizing looks of its 2019 Silverado 1500, endowing its big brother with a face ripped straight from the pages containing the most terrifying of Dr. Who monsters. Actually, I’m not entirely sure we have the correct photo here. What brand is this truck? Anybody know? “We set out to…
Last year, Aston Martin revealed that its Zagato line would receive a shooting brake variant of the Vanquish, issuing a teaser photo of the model in red. Then the company went silent, leaving many wondering what happened. Apparently there was no reason to worry, as Aston Martin just released a pretty robust series of images highlighting…
The racer is based on the 911 GT2 RS The only appropriate way to honor and follow-up a legend is with another legend, and Porsche thinks it has just that with the new 935. At the 2018 Rennsport Reunion, Porsche released a modern version of the famed 935/78 racecar, complete with proper Martini “Moby Dick” styling….
