Mercedes SLS AMG Electric Drive Breaks Nurburgring EV Lap Record: 7:56.2
7 Jun 2013, 09:13 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Mercedes-Benz has recently set its amusingly powerful SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive free on the Nurburgring, with the result being a new Nordschleife lap record for EVs. The electron-drives SLS AM...
2013 IOM TT: Honda's Awesome Tribute to Joey Dunlop
6 Jun 2013, 10:09 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Here's a truly moving video showing just how big Joey Dunlop was for Honda, and we must admit our eyes watered a bit watching it. A well-kept secret until iconic TT legend and former team ma...
DIY Serviced 2000 Toyota Prius Clocks 170,000 KM
6 Jun 2013, 10:47 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / With every technological upgrade the cars received, everybody got frightened that they won’t be able to mend their vehicles at home with basic stuff and they will get ripped-off by dealerships...
Watch a 1,700 BHP Nissan GT-R Hit a Record 237.5 MPH
5 Jun 2013, 10:06 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / It’s amusing how Nissan didn’t want people to tune the GT-R and now Godzilla is one of the most tweaked cars on Earth. We know have a new example of how much aftermarket potential the GT...
John McGuinness Is Once More the Fastest Rider on the Isle of Man
4 Jun 2013, 14:34 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Legendary John McGuinness is once more the fastest rider ever on the Mountain Course, as he managed a faster lap than the one during which he broke the speed record 4 years ago. Back in 2009, Mr....
Toyota Remains Top Seller in US in May 2013
4 Jun 2013, 07:50 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) has recently reported its sales results for May 2013 in the US, according to which the company scored a 2.5 percent sales increase compared to the same period in 2012. Wi...
Toyota Corolla Becomes Top Selling Car in Australia
3 Jun 2013, 10:25 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Holden versus Ford? Forget about it, as Toyota battling against Mazda is now the mainstream fight in Australia and it looks like the Titan is winning this year again. Toyota is the market leader ...
Space Shuttle Hauler Toyota Tundra Becomes Museum Piece
3 Jun 2013, 09:36 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The 5.7-liter V8 powered Toyota Tundra that pulled the retiring Endeavour space shuttle for about 12 miles (19 km) comes to our attention again, as it was recently showcased in an exhibit at Califor...
Zero S Gets Vetter Aerodynamic Tuning
2 Jun 2013, 14:08 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / After making it safely through a 3500-mile (5630 km) trip and into the Guinness Book of Records, iconic electric bike rider Terry Hershner is on his way back to Florida aboard his Zero S. Howeve...
Drayson Racing to Make EV Land Speed Record Attempt
30 May 2013, 11:57 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Drayson Racing Technologies has announced plans to attempt to break the current FIA World Electric Land Speed Record for vehicles in the sub-1,000 kg (2,204 lbs) class. The attempt will take plac...
Bertone-Designed Aston Martin Sells for Record Price
24 May 2013, 15:30 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / The unique DB4 GT-based Bertone Jet has become the most expensive Aston Martin ever auction, after fetching £3,249,500 (€3,793,336 / $4,905,445) at Bonhams' annual sale in Newport Pa...
McLaren P1 Aiming for Nurburgring Lap Record
24 May 2013, 11:06 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Now that Ferrari, McLaren and Porsche have given us their hypercars, everybody wants to know how fast the LaFerrari, 918 Spyder and P1 can go round the Nurburgring. It seems like the Mac will be the...
Toyota Prius c - Second Cheapest 40 MPG Car According to Auto Guide
24 May 2013, 08:14 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / With all the ‘greenfest’ in the auto industry today, almost every manufacturer tries to cut down the fuel consumption of its vehicles. Either by downsizing and turbocharging or even trow...
Rocket-Powered Bicycle Does 263 KM/H
24 May 2013, 07:29 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / So, you've only got a bicycle and dream that one day you could take on those tough boys revving up their Ninjas around the neighborhood... Your day gas come, just give Frenchman François...
Moto Electra Racing Attempts the Fastest Continental Crossing on an Electric Bike
23 May 2013, 10:42 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Inspired by the first continental crossing in a gas-powered car back in 1903, Moto Electra Racing will set out from Jacksonville, Florida to the Santa Monica Pier in California, on the 3rd of June. ...
Toyota Powered Buses Got from Russia to Canada via North Pole
23 May 2013, 09:58 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / There are two main options available if you want to go from Russia to Canada, either you get a boat to cross the Pacific Ocean, or, if you have sea sickness, you can take a plane and get there strai...
Toyota Gives a New Corolla to BGCA National Youth of the Year Winner
22 May 2013, 10:05 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Toyota Financial Services has recently awarded a new Corolla model to the 2012-2013 Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) National Youth of the Year Winner, named Trei Dudley. The event took plac...
Lexus LFA Finished 37th Overall at the 24 Hours of Nurburgring
21 May 2013, 16:59 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The 2013 Nurburgring 24 Hours ended with Gazoo Racing's Lexus LFA team gaining the 37th overall place this weekend. Despite the unforeseen weather, with rain and fog that caused the ra...
Toyota GT 86 Wins Fleet World Road Test Editor’s Award
21 May 2013, 14:46 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Since its release form last year, the Toyota GT 86’s fame escalated quickly, being a pure driver’s car in a world where “hybrid” and “driving aids” gains more and...
Watch This Toyota Supra Breaking 200 MPH
20 May 2013, 17:40 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The Mk4 Toyota Supras are renowned for the massive power output that can be extracted from their engine, with top tuners often breaking the 1000 horsepower milestone. As we don’t trust just...