Photos from around the world/Shutterstock Pickup truck makers hate this one simple trick: You can tow a surprising amount of weight in an average sedan. Okay, so you’re not going to tow many boats with a Camry, but don’t think that just because you don’t have a […]
Next week is the first round in a very different Formula 1 World Championship. The series has undergone one of the biggest technical changes in its history, with updated aerodynamic regulations creating smaller cars with active wings, while a new engine configuration features an almost 50/50 power split between combustion and electric power. On top […]
Brandon Woyshnis/Getty Images I hate to break it to you, but if you thought the Lamborghini Miura and its 345 hp V12 introduced the term ‘supercar’ into the automotive lexicon, you are sorely mistaken. It seems hilarious by today’s standards, but the first recorded account of the […]
Although modern engines include many modifications and improvements to the original ideas, they are usually not as interesting as the strange contraptions that engineers experimented with in the early days. Take for example the remarkable Gnome engine, which was used as a power plant in some World War I […]
For ultimate performance we have sports cars and supercars. At the other end lie the ultra-frugal daily drivers, some with clever mild-hybrid technology to squeeze every last mile out of a gallon of fuel. For someone who wants a balance between these two characteristics, it becomes difficult to find a car because the scales are […]
The fourth Air/Water Porsche event is coming in April and it is planned to be as big as the previous two standalone events. Every kind of Porsche fan is welcome here, whether you have an air-cooled vintage 911 or a budget Boxster. There will be celebrations of Porsche Motorsport’s anniversary and an auction of some […]
Traveling across the US by train is a special experience that offers passengers an up-close look at the country’s diverse landscapes and features. The California Zephyr has the longest rail route across America, offering a journey of almost 2,500 miles. It starts near the southern part of Lake Michigan, […]
The year is 2026. The modern muscle car segment has dried up, leaving one V-8-powered nameplate with rear-wheel drive. What’s worse, those fans who dream of owning the outrageous, brazen, brightly colored muscle machines of yesteryear are finding that they are simply priced above some of their favorites. If a sought-after muscle car or pony […]
RAD stands for Rivian Adventure Department. The team consists of Rivian designers, engineers and adventure enthusiasts. RAD is a Skunkworks division that aims to push the boundaries of what Rivian vehicles can achieve. Since its launch in 2009, Rivian has aggressively challenged its production and prototype vehicles. The department responsible for these efforts finally has […]
Sports bikes come in many varieties these days, but if you want to ride them well, you need something specific. Practical sports bikes are good to have on the road, but to tackle fast corners and build rider confidence, you need a bike that is precise and fast while being forgiving enough to help you […]