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5 Things You Learn Driving an Old Car On the Track
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I made some mistakes and discovered a few surprises, but I definitely don’t regret it.
Top 10 Ways to Be a Better Track Driver
Being smooth is the No. 1 way to safer driving.
What I Learned at Performance Driving School
“Just ease on the brakes,” my driving instructor says while slowly clenching his fist, demonstrating the desired technique.
2015 Ford Mustang GT vs. 2015 Nissan 370Z NISMO
Seventy-odd years ago the United States and Japan were bitter enemies, embroiled in a titanic struggle that played out across vast expanses of the Pacific Ocean. Today, these great nations are on more-than-friendly terms, though there’s still a rivalry churning away beneath the surface. Instead of guns and incendiary bombs it involves pistons and suspension…
Shelby GT350 Chassis Deep Dive
The new Mustang is a crowd pleaser, blending retro design touches with the latest performance technology. Shelby versions of Ford’s famous filly promise to deliver even more speed, kicking this hallowed nameplate squarely into the sports-car fray.
2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Review
This is the new super ‘Vette and it’s out for blood…
Falken Azenis FK453 Tire Review
Tire technology is advancing quickly. Today there are specialty tires for every application: snow tires, ice tires, dirt tires, three season tires, low-rolling resistance tires; the list goes on and on.
Going to School with Skip Barber Racing
When Skip Barber decided it was time to retire from professional racing in the 1970s, he had a radical idea. What if aspiring racers were coached just like any other athlete? Although this is a no-brainer today, in the 1970s it was not a popular belief as many still thought racing talent was born, not…
Behind the Scenes at the AutoGuide.com Under $30K Comparison: Hot Laps
Last month most of the AutoGuide.com crew uprooted to our test track for the better part of a week to assemble our largest performance test ever.
AutoGuide Under $30,000 Performance Car Shootout – Part Three: And the Winner is…
Yesterday we eliminated five cars from the 2014 AutoGuide Under $30,000 Performance Car Shootout. That leaves the final three, which are all completely different takes on affordable fun. Weren’t we surprised when the numbers were tabulated and the top cars included not just all-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and front-wheel drive rivals, but a hatchback, a…
McLaren P1 Roasted by Desert Durability Testing
When it comes to supercars the upcoming McLaren P1 will be tough to beat… unless you’re an engineer at the company. In that case it should be “beat up” because the car was photographed undergoing durability testing in the desert.
Ask AutoGuide No. 19 – Nissan 370Z vs. Ford Mustang GT
Our regular Ask AutoGuide feature is all about helping distressed shoppers find the perfect vehicle, be it a cavernous crossover, a sensible sedan or something else entirely. Patrons send us a list of what they need and we get to work separating gold nuggets from gravel to generate a list of recommendations. But this week…
2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Faster than ZL1
Chevrolet just revealed what will probably be the biggest surprise to come from the 2013 New York Auto Show, the revival of the Z/28 nameplate for the Camaro.
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series set to Stun at LA Auto Show
Sometimes the tire-destroying Mercedes-Benz SLS isn’t enough… enter the Black Series.
2013 SRT Viper Poses for the Camera Again… and Again
It’s a spectacular mix of old and new: the 2013 SRT Viper is back with more power and sex appeal than ever.
ARK Performance Genesis Coupe R-Spec SEMA-Bound
Tuner ARK Performance and Hyundai will partner to bring a track-focused Genesis Coupe R-Spec to SEMA this year in Las Vegas.
Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Laps VIR Six Seconds Slower than ZL1
In a venerable perry and thrust response to Ford’s Boss 302 Mustang, Chevrolet is releasing the Camaro SS 1LE: a track-ready version of its 6.2-liter grunting hedgehog of a muscle car.
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Piloted by Scuderia Drivers on Track
The newest car from Ferrari, the F12 Berlinetta, was finally tested by members of the international media this week, and for some extra show, Ferrari brought out drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa to show off the cars capabilities on the track.
Lexus GS450h Raises Heart Rates on Race Track
The Lexus GS450h is a hybrid that’s meant to excite the driver, and judging by a video recently posted by Lexus, it excites the passengers as well.
Top Gear USA Consulting Producer Wrecks Camaro ZL1
Rumors ran through Twitter today, stirring a frenzy of questions and snarky comments after word escaped that someone wrecked a Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 at the Virginia International Raceway today. Well, it turns out that the rumors were true and the wrecker was Top Gear USA consulting producer Aaron Gold. The picture appeared on Gold’s Facebook page,…
2013 Cadillac ATS Teaser Part Three Revealed [Video]
Cadillac released its third teaser video for the 2013 ATS, their compact sport coupe. In the video, Cadillac engineers explain why they have focused their efforts so closely on gathering data at the Nurburing track, saying they can gather more data in one lap at “The Ring” than in twelve at any U.S. track. Dave…
Texas Formula One Track Construction Delayed
Circuit of the Americas is halting of the Formula One circuit in Austin, Texas, effective immediately. The organizers came to this decision after they didn’t receive a contract to assure that the Formula One United States Grand Prix will be held at their venue. “We have spent tremendous resources preparing for the Formula One and MotoGP…
Lotus Cup USA Series To Kick Off September 2nd At New Jersey Motorsports Park
The Lotus Cup USA Series will begin its season on September 2nd at New Jersey Motorsports Park, followed by a second round at Lime Rock Park In Connecticut on October 20th. The inaugural East Coast events kick off the series, which features both open lapping days and a time trial event. The idea is to let Lotus…
The Ultimate Audi R8 GT Spyder [Video]
With the upcoming launch of the R8 GT Spyder at the Frankfurt auto show, Audi has recently released another video featuring its venerable sports car. The new promo video includes an extensive walk through of the high performance car, showcasing the exterior and interior. We also get to see the car in action on the…
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