The masterminds at Koenigsegg have once again demonstrated the ferocious capabilities of their carbon-fiber hypercars, sending a Regera from zero to 400 kph (249 mph) and back to zero in record time. See all 44 photos First, some background. The Bugatti Chiron—commonly considered something of a fast car—was once measured to accelerate to 400 in
Month: September 2019
Watch the full episode on MotorTrend: https://bit.ly/2nf4mIT On Episode 2 of this season, we only scratched the surface of what Turner’s Auto Wrecking in Fresno, …
Hot Wheels® comes to Denver! For this event in the mountainous West, hundreds of custom builds—from a velvet-lined 1970s van to a 1954 choptop …
Morning: The last time I walked through these doors, this was a functioning car factory. Now I feel like a tomb raider. An early ’90s keyboard and computer sit on a deserted desk, the plastic yellowed with age. Off to the left is the dramatic circular space that once housed a showroom, engineering office, and
Kings of automotive destruction. Stream Top Gear: The Ultimate Collection (Season 2-25) now on MotorTrend! http://bit.ly/2MMWREu.
“Don’t let real facts get in the way—it’s Hollywood.” So said the man who introduced the special screening I saw of James Mangold’s hotly anticipated new film, Ford v Ferrari, which hits theaters November 15. Viewed through a documentarian’s lens, there’s a great deal missing and/or wrong with the movie. For instance, Carroll Shelby was
There were few options for those looking for a small truck five or six years ago. But today, many competitors populate the space, as automakers have realized that lots of consumers are looking for something smaller and less expensive than a full-size truck. Fortunately, today’s small pickup trucks are more capable than ever. Keep reading
At the start of the 2019 Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance, I found myself at the front of the pack of this year’s participants, a highly curated collection of some of the rarest (and most valuable) motorcars in the world—including a 1932 Mercedes-Benz SSKL, a girthy and raw metal reproduction of one of the company’s famed
Sometimes on Ignition, we take a break from reviewing the hottest new supercar to take a look at some of our favorite oddities from automotive history. Here are …
Hot Wheels® comes to Phoenix! For this event in the sunny Southwest, hundreds of custom builds—from a car-sized Radio Flyer to a Ferrari-powered …
Day 4 recap. Today was about assembling the front end, knocking out more wiring, and adding trim. But, the biggest deal today was installing the TMI interior.
Day 3 recap. Day 3 is all about the little things that need to be done, but don’t make you feel closer to having the car on the road. Number one on the list of …
Typically, when a vehicle comes to the end of its five- to seven-year production cycle, folks are relieved to see it go. With dated styling and obsolete technology, it is almost archaic in its form and function. There’s rarely celebration for the last car off the line. That counts double for most sports cars, whose
Day 2 recap. Today was all about bolting on parts. While one team tackled the chassis the other one worked on doing projects on the body such as the Old Air …
Coke is it!” That familiar slogan adorned the sides of IMSA legend Bob Akin’s Porsche race cars from 1980 through 1987, along with unmistakable Coca-Cola …
Day 1 recap. This time around we’re building a sweet “1955” Chevy. Why the quotes? Well, our ’55 body was crafted together out of new sheetmetal from Golden …
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Watch the full episode on MotorTrend: https://bit.ly/2kPmjwH When Fred Williams buys a wacky International Scout with a camper on top, it’s time for the Dirt …
When Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle find their old van derelict on a friend’s ranch, they decide to bring it to the shop and rebuild it into a scratch-built ranch …
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When veteran drivers Mark Wilkins and Michael Lewis join forces, a winning Hyundai team is created for the Lime Rock IMSA race.
There’s no arguing SUVs are hot right now. They may have ample cargo space, but they usually can’t match lower-riding vehicles when it comes handling. Fortunately, there are many sedans on the market that are both practical and ideal canyon carvers. Keep reading for 11 sporty sedans that we enjoy driving. All of the sporty
Watch the full episode on MotorTrend! https://bit.ly/2kH7HPX How much fuel pump power does your motor need? This time on Engine Masters presented by …
So maybe you’ve heard, Porsche’s just introduced an electric car called the Taycan. And no matter how you pronounce it, the Taycan has sparked the public’s interest in a way few electric cars have before or since the Tesla Model 3. After you check out our EXCLUSIVE Taycan experience at 150 mph, keep reading for
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