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Wild Ford Fusions Prove Sedans Don’t Have to be Boring: 2012 SEMA Show
The all-new Ford Fusion proves that sedans don’t have to be boring, and the American automaker took it up a notch with four custom Fusions at the 2012 SEMA Show.
First On Race Day: Ford’s Latest Go-Fast Livery
Ford Racing is revving things up by introducing a brand-new livery. The color scheme will be a prominent addition to all cars supported by the company and powered by its engines.
Acura ILX Endurance Racer Video, First Look: 2012 SEMA Show
Acura is set to go racing in the near future with a track-prepped version of its new ILX compact premium sedan.
Mazda MX-5 Super25 Carries on an Endurance Racing Legacy: 2012 SEMA Show
A followup to the MX-5 Super20, Mazda has revealed the Super25 at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas today with a focus on endurance racing.
Nissan Altima V8 Supercar Revealed
Last week, Nissan teased its Altima for the Australian V8 Supercars series and now it’s made its public debut at a special event out in Melbourne.
Acura ILX Endurance Racer Revealed: 2012 SEMA Show
Aiming to showcase the car’s sporty side while helping further develop its potential, Acura is taking its new ILX luxury sports sedan racing.
Nissan GT Academy back for Second Season
The Nissan GT Academy is back for a second season on television, and once again the Japanese automaker is challenging some of America’s top video gamers to see if they have what it takes to be professional racing drivers.
Volvo V60 Racing Wagon Unveiled
Last week, Volvo teased its V60 Racing wagon that was scheduled to make its debut at the 2012 Sao Paulo Motor Show, and now the Swedish automaker has unveiled its newest race car.
Porsche Launches Three New Driving Courses
Porsche is celebrating the 40th birthday of its RennSport (RS) line by launching three new driving courses at its Experience Centre located at Silverstone Circuit in the U.K.
Nissan Altima V8 Teased for Australian Racing Series
Back in September, Nissan showed off its VK56DE powerplant for the V8 Supercars Series, and now the Japanese automaker is getting ready to show off its Altima race car where the new engine will reside.
Volvo V60 Racing Teased Before Sao Paulo Motor Show
The latest Volvo race car will be unveiled shortly at the Sao Paulo Motor Show, and the Swedish automaker released a teaser today to whet appetites.
David Coulthard Heads to Final Race of Career
Seasoned race car driver David Coulthard will end his racing career this weekend at the DTM season finale at Hockenheim.
Nissan DeltaWing Finishes Fifth at Petit Le Mans
Nissan’s DeltaWing racecar and the victory that almost wasn’t.
Camaro ZL1: A Street Legal Race Car With the Podium Spot to Prove it – Video
In an unprecedented move, General Motors lent AutoGuide a Camaro ZL1 from the press fleet to race competitively against track-prepped cars with race tires. This is the story of how some good ‘ol American muscle earned more than just a podium finish; it earned respect.
2013 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Super Trofeo Debuts
Lamborghini unveiled its latest iteration of its Super Trofeo Gallardo, the LP570-4, which receives a significant aerodynamic upgrade over its 2012 replacement.
Nissan Delta Wing Crashes During Petit Le Mans Testing
Nissan’s experimental race car just crashed again, this time while preparing for this week’s Petit Le Mans race at Road Atlanta.
DTM, Super GT Form Racing Partnership Starting in 2014
Not quite the same merger as what ALMS and Grand-Am are doing, but DTM and Japan’s Super GT have signed a cooperation deal that will see DTM race cars at Super GT events and vice versa.
Vaughn Gittin Jr. Tears Up Ford’s Flat Rock Plant – Video
What happens when you give professional drifter and former Formula Drift champion Vaughn Gittin Jr. free reign at Ford’s Flat Rock Assembly Plant? A three and a half minute video of pure automotive porn.
Bentley Continental GT3 Makes First Video Appearance
Introduced at the recent 2012 Paris Motor Show, the new Bentley Continental GT3 concept has now made its video debut, and is being readied for Bentley’s return to motorsports.
Subaru BRZ GT300: Mega Gallery
The result of the collaboration between Subaru and Toyota has resulted in a fantastic sports car for the road, but how well is it doing in race car form? The Subaru BRZ GT300 has been racing all season in the Super GT series out in Japan, improving on each race and narrowly missing the podium…
F1 Moves from SPEED to NBC
In a surprising move, Formula One and Speed will be going their separate ways after this season, ending a 17-year relationship.
Toyota TS030 Hybrid Wins Second Race in a Row
Has the dominant Audi team finally met its match in the FIA World Endurance Championship series? After notching its historic first win in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the Toyota TS030 Hybrid has won its second race in a row.
Scion FR-S to Compete in World Challenge in 2013
The Scion FR-S will be joining the ranks of the GTS class in the Pirelli World Challenge series next year, with Robert Stout behind the wheel.
Ford Partners with Formula Drift for 2013 Season – Video
Ford Mustangs have enjoyed great success in the sport of drifting, with Vaughn Gittin Jr. claiming the 2010 Formula Drift Championship, and sitting atop the points standings leading into the final round this season.






