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Hennessey Venom F5 Crashes at 250 MPH During High-Speed Testing
A test driver for supercar maker Hennessey walked away from a 250-mph crash involving a Venom F5 at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida earlier this month, the company's founder said in a statement published to Instagram on Saturday. John Hennessey said his team was testing a new aerodynamic setup...
Audi RS6 Avant GT Review: For the Nerds
I'm not sure what possessed Audi to launch the 621-horsepower, 4,600-pound RS6 Avant GT at the tight and winding Streets of Willow Springs race track. They also asked me not to drive too hard so I don't wear out the tires on a 105-degree day. You can't win 'em all.
Dead: The Gas Porsche Boxster and Cayman
Earlier this year, Porsche was forced to retire the 718 Boxster and Cayman in Europe due to new cybersecurity regulations. The Macan with gasoline engines suffered the same fate. However, the sports car duo and the crossover are still available to purchase outside of the EU. Even so, the writing is on the wall for these models equipped with combustion engines.
Koenigsegg's Math Proves the Jesko Can Hit 311+ MPH
Koenigsegg just unveiled the one-of-a-kind Chimera but it's not neglecting an old promise it made about the Jesko. Although a top-speed run has yet to happen, the math is looking good. A chassis dyno test has revealed the Jesko Absolut surpassed 311 mph (500 km/h) before hitting the rev limiter in ninth gear. It suggests there's room for even more speed waiting to be unlocked.
Koenigsegg Built the Ultimate Manual Supercar
Not to be confused with the TVR Chimaera, the Koenigsegg Chimera is even rarer. There's only one in the world and it traces its roots to the Agera RS. However, the donor car has undergone substantial modifications since the hypercar is now rocking the Jesko's engine. In addition, it borrows the simulated manual transmission from the CC850.
Ford 2.0-Liter Teardown Shows How Badly the EcoBoost Can Destroy Itself
Ford uses its turbocharged 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine in a wide range of vehicles. This particular mill once powered a 2014 Ford Escape, and for blatantly obvious reasons, its glory days are over. The block is wrecked, there are chunks of piston and rod in the oil pan, but here's the thing: The cause of all this carnage is a mystery.
Watch: Old Mercedes Wagon Goes 200 MPH in the Standing Mile
Old Mercedes wagons like the one you see here are iconic for a slew of reasons. They're good-looking, reliable, and practical. But they're not exactly known for straight-line speed, with most examples having underpowered (but stout) diesel engines from the factory. This one's got an extra cylinder and a big ol' turbocharger. And it can do 200 mph in the standing mile.
How Many Millions of Miles Can a Car Last?
How long do you keep your car, and how far do you drive it? Well, lessees usually say three years and anything between 20,000 to 25,000 miles. For others, however, the vehicle has to last ten years or longer for cost reasons alone. And then there are the real mileage guzzlers with a million or more miles on the clock.
Watch The Most-Talented British Rally Driver of All Time Win At Home
It's the Scot Colin McRae who'll pop into most peoples' minds when you evoke World Rallying's glory days, which for my money, runs from Group A's peak in the early nineties through Sebastien Loeb's first title in 2004. During that time, McRae was the most prominent, flamboyant and daring driver of the era. His bravery and bombast brought global fame, raising the profile of rallying to stratospheric heights.
Cadillac Explains Why Its LMDh Car Sounds So Good
Cadillac is one of many automakers trying their hand at building a championship-winning LMDh car. The rules for the latest generation of these machines are wide open. Every company competing, from Ferrari to Toyota, has a different idea in terms of how to get the job done. Cadillac's is unique, though. It's the only naturally-aspirated cross-plane crank V-8 on the grid. This makes its noise loud and instantly recognizable.
Tiff Needell, the Best To Ever Do It, Reunited With Escort Cosworth Race Car
A secret of automotive journalists: All of us basically want to be Tiff Needell. The English racer is one of the best car reviewers of all time. In his time on the original Top Gear from the 1980s through the early 2000s, and at Fifth Gear afterwards, Needell shot incredible car reviews. His racing background and superhuman car control combined with his excitable delivery in a perfect recipe. Even now, at age 71, Tiff's still got it.
We're Driving the 2025 Ram 1500. Ask Us Anything
I’m 20 miles and 30 minutes into a weeklong stint with the 2025 Ram 1500, and I’m already forming some strong opinions. I still need more ingredients and copious amounts of stirring to see how it all bakes together, but I can tell you right now that I don’t miss the Hemi one teeny bit. Go ahead, send me your strongly-worded email about no replacement for displacement.
Mazda Quietly Kills the Miata's Bigger Engine in Europe
Well, it was fun while it lasted. Because of stringent emissions regulations in Europe, Mazda has been forced to discontinue the 2.0-liter engine in the Miata. There is one exception, though. You can still get the bigger powertrain in the UK, which left the European Union in January 2020. Elsewhere, the smaller 1.5-liter unit will be the sole engine.
Three Fake Ferraris Were Crushed in 2023
You're probably aware that Ferrari has a big problem with owners modifying their cars, so you can imagine its frustration when a faux Prancing Horse pops on the radar. As the saying goes, it's suffering from success. Just last year, three fake cars were crushed as part of a wider campaign against counterfeits. Newly released data from Maranello shows the extent of the company's efforts to eliminate products that are not authentic.
We Shouldn't Be Surprised the New BMW M5 Is Extremely Heavy
When the new BMW M5 debuted last week, its immense output from the plug-in hybrid V-8 was overshadowed by the car's hefty curb weight. At 5,390 pounds, the seventh generation of the super sedan is a little over 1,000 pounds heavier than its predecessor. No doubt, that's a massive difference, but it was to be expected. Allow us to explain.
You Can Buy a New Toyota Mirai for Half the Price
When the automaker admits one of its products has "not been successful," you know there are deals to be had. Toyota is trying to lure people into buying the slow-selling Mirai by shaving off a whopping 49 percent from the hydrogen sedan's original price tag. The Limited trim is now $33,000 cheaper than the MSRP of $67,115. Cars Direct got a hold of a bulletin sent to dealers, and this discount is confirmed on Toyota's website.
BMW Is Killing the X4
When BMW launched the second-generation X2 last year, it made the crossover-coupe mashup much larger than its predecessor. That left some of us wondering whether the X4 has a future in the company's increasingly crowded lineup. Well, now we know the answer–it's going away. Company officials have told our colleagues at Motor1 Italy the Mercedes GLC Coupe rival won't live to see another generation.
Ford Recalls Mustang Because 'Steering Wheel May Turn Unintentionally'
Ford has just issued another recall. This one involves 30,735 Mustangs from 2022 and 2023 that could have steering issues. The good news: Ford isn't aware of any accidents or injuries resulting from the problem. The bad news, for Ford fans anyway, is that a whole new slate of jokes about Mustangs crashing is about to begin.
The 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Makes for an Even Better Benchmark
You learn a lot about a car in Lime Rock Park’s first corner. It’s called Big Bend, a sweeping third-gear right-hander that’s spat its share of driving royalty—both men and their machines—out smoking and sideways. In the new Mazda Miata, you can trail brake on the way into Big Bend, the roadster’s rear end following obediently as you float down toward the corner’s apex.
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