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The next thing I'd look at is aerodynamics. NASCAR cars have a spoiler on them, which are like the opposite of an airplane wing. An airplane flies because, as it moves forward and wind rushes over the wings, the wings throw air down. By throwing air down they generate lift that keeps the airplane in the air. Car…
Ace and Gary were getting 70+ MPG then, years ago.
You know what is the ultimate tailgating deterrent? not loafing in the passing lane
Step 1. Go to Road America.
Glad we riled up everyone with the ten car owners who won't shut up about their cars. But there are some car owners…
So they have a republican sticker on a prius.... Whats going on here
"Check out my Sterling 825 SL, brah!"
Is that a "choose your own adventure" knob?
GM is set to deploy a new system that won't let a driver shift out of park unless the front passengers are buckled in. The car will still turn on like normal, however.
I am totally opposed to this. What the heck man, think about moving cars around lots or just in and out of your garage. If people don't instinctively buckle their seat-belt by now and can not be smart enough to protect their own hide then why should the rest of the world have to make sure they survive despite…
Either the Turbo Supra 2jz or Acura NSX. Thanks for watching!
How about 'Yeah Right, Orange'
"Orange you disappointed there's no manual option?"
In 2011, Mark Higgins set a lap record of 19 minutes, 56.7 seconds on the public roads that make up the Isle of Man…
The Ultimate Ground Speed Check - Tales from the Hardibird
Everyone has their pet peeves. Unsurprisingly, two are shared by a lot of American drivers: Tailgating and left lane hogging. There's no word on if the people who hate tailgating are left lane hoggers.
Russia is exploiting the weakness that is Obama himself.
Everyone who buys one needs that on a personalized plate. Should be a law.
These features are awesome! Yay for Google Maps! I wish they could integrate the Waze feature that allows you to add multiple waypoints and look for waypoints (like gas or restaurants) along your route. After all, they already own the freaking company. Might as well make it available for everyone.