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Honda NSX-GT Race Car Makes Tokyo Auto Salon Debut
Making its first public appearance at the 2014 Tokyo Auto Salon, the Honda NSX-GT will soon compete in its first season of Japanese Super GT racing, a year before the street car goes on sale.
2015 Honda Fit Gets the Mugen Treatment in Tokyo
The redesigned Honda Fit hasn’t made it to North America yet, but it’s already catching attention from tuners in Japan.
Custom Honda Vezels Invade Tokyo Auto Salon
Honda’s Fit-based crossover, the Vezel, has just gone on sale in Japan and now the automaker is showcasing aftermarket potential at the 2014 Tokyo Auto Salon.
Top 10 Craziest Vehicles at the 2014 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction
The Barrett-Jackson auction has been selling more than just cars and trucks for awhile now. In the past, virtually everything with an engine or a motor has found its way across the auction block. For 2014 things are much the same. Obscure items we had no idea still existed will be sold later this month…
Top 10 Cars to Watch at the 2014 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction
When it comes to American collector car auctions, none are more famous than the Barrett-Jackson franchise. For over four decades the company has been helping collectors get their hands on highly sought after and highly priced machinery. Although auctions now occur in Las Vegas, Reno and Palm Beach, the Grand-Daddy of all them is still…
Honda Previews 2014 Tokyo Auto Salon Lineup
Honda has released a preview of customized vehicles heading to this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon, including a wild Mugen-tuned version of its new Fit-based crossover.
Gazoo Racing GT86 Concept Teased Ahead of Tokyo Auto Salon
Gazoo Racing has posted a teaser image on its Facebook page of what it’ll be showing off at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon.
Michelin X-Ice Xi3 Winter Tire Review
Winter tires are big business. Having long proven their worth and ability compared to all-season tires, winter rubber has become a staple in markets where the weather gets cold and the roads turn nasty during the winter months.
Custom Toyota Harriers Previewed for 2014 Tokyo Auto Salon
Toyota will be heading to the 2014 Tokyo Auto Salon with a pair of custom Harrier SUVs, better known as the Lexus RX in North America.
Michelin Issues Recall on 1.2M Tires in the US
Michelin North America has issued a recall on 1.2 million tires in the U.S., some of which were used as original equipment on Ford‘s full-sized vans.
Chevrolet Racing Captures 12 Championships in 2013
Chevrolet was the most successful name in professional motorsports in the U.S. this season, grabbing 12 titles across five racing series.
Should You Put Nitrogen In Your Car’s Tires?
Air typically features about 78 percent nitrogen, so why should you pay more to fill your car’s tires with pure nitrogen? Is there a tangible reason to spend more on this or are dealerships and auto shops just blowing hot air?
Honda Civic Wagon Race Car Revealed for BTCC
Honda will once again compete in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) next season with the Civic, only this time the version of the car being used will be a wagon.
BMW M Performance Kits Annouced for 2 Series, X5
BMW is giving both the new 2 Series Coupe and the X5 SUV a slight power boost and some exterior enhancements thanks to a set of M performance parts for each vehicle.
2014 Shelby GT Ford Mustang Boasts 624 HP
After a five-year hiatus, the Shelby GT Ford Mustang has made a return for the 2014 model year.
Mercedes GLA45 AMG Concept Video, First Look
Is there a market for high-performance, compact crossovers? AMG sure thinks so, unveiling the Concept GLA45 AMG at the 2013 L.A. Auto Show.
Lotus Exige V6 Cup Arrives in America
The most exciting car in the Lotus lineup isn’t available in America. Or at least it’s not available if you plan to drive it on the street.
Lexus IS-F CCS-R to Race in 2013 25 Hours of Thunderhill
After racing up Pikes Peak earlier this year Lexus is continuing to push the performance enevelope with its IS F CCS-R race car announcing that it will compete in this year’s 25 Hours of Thunderhill.
Bentley Continental GT3 Race Car Driver Lineup Announced
Bentley has named the three drivers that will be behind the wheel when the British automaker returns to racing.
Ferrari 458 Challenge Evoluzione Gets Upgraded, Available in Coming Weeks
Ferrari has announced an upgraded version of its 458 Challenge Evoluzione, which is used in the Italian automaker’s one-make series.
Need For Speed Mustang to Pace Ford EcoBoost 400
Created for the upcoming Need For Speed movie, the customized Ford Mustang seen above will pace the season finale Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17.
Color Changing Tires Warn of Winter Weather
Winter-tire technology is advancing at a rapid rate. Today’s winter rubber is so superior to snow tires of yesteryear that the two can’t even be compared. This is great news for those who live in regions with nasty winter weather as more and more passenger vehicles are rolling off of showroom floors with summer tires…
Toyota GT86 CS-R3 Rally Car Announced
Toyota Motorsport GmbH has revealed its GT86 CS-R3 rally car as part of its customer motorsport program.
Top 10 Worst Cars of the 2013 SEMA Show
Somehow, this baby blue C7 Stingray with a wide body kit managed to win the Gran Turismo People’s Choice Award. While this isn’t the absolute worst car at this year’s SEMA Show, it’s certainly among the top 10. Chevrolet poured untold effort into restyling its ever-popular sports car to maintain the Corvette image without keeping…
