Pro driver Randy Pobst hot laps the 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for Motor Trend’s 2016 Best Driver’s Car Powered by Mothers. The Jaguar F-Type SVR is one of 12 contenders competing for the title of 2016 Best Driver’s Car. The winner will be announced on Thursday, September 22nd on the
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As part of Motor Trend’s annual Best Driver’s Car competition powered by Mothers, we line up the contenders on an airstrip and bask in the glory of horsepower, wheelspin, and launch control. This year, Senior Features Editors Jason Cammisa and Jonny Lieberman give you a quick tour of the 12 competitors before strapping into their
The Blasphemi is one of Roadkill’s greatest ever project cars. Here it is doing what it was meant to do – and failing at it – drag racing! #Roadkill #Blasphemi #MotorTrend MotorTrend is the ultimate streaming destination for gearheads coupled with the latest automotive research and news. Get a fast, simple, and free car quote
Want to add a crazy amount of horsepower to your engine? Try nitrous! On Engine Masters, Freiburger and Dulcich explain the basics of adding nitrous oxide to an engine, along with some helpful tips. #EngineMasters #Nitrous #MotorTrend MotorTrend is the ultimate streaming destination for gearheads coupled with the latest automotive research and news. Get a
After two dramatic races at Road America and VIR, the Hyundai TCR race cars arrive at the pivotal Laguna Seca race where they battle it out to the very last lap which will affect their standings in the Drivers and Manufacturers Championship. #Motorsports #LagunaSeca #HyundaiRacing
It’s back! The World’s Greatest Drag Race returns with 10 of the world’s best supercars and sports cars facing off in an epic quarter-mile sprint for glory… and ultimate bragging rights! This year’s field includes all 10 contenders from Motor Trend’s 2015 Best Driver’s Car. We have the Mercedes AMG GT S, Bentley Continental GT3-R,
Look at that pink car! David Freiburger and Mike Finnegan pick up a 1980 Dodge Mirada and take it on a road trip to the site of the Street Machine Nationals in Du Quoin, IL. Is this Pro Street Mirada fast? No. Does it handle well? No. Does it look obnoxiously awesome? Of course! Stream
On this episode of The Downshift, we head to Beale Air Force Base, home of the U-2 Spyplane. Since 1957 the U-2 has been essential in collecting intelligence for the United States government. Even though the “Dragon Lady” has been upgraded in the past 60 years, it still remains one the most difficult planes to
Freiburger and Finnegan found a 440-powered 1971 Chrysler Newport eight-door airport car. This rare machine is missing parts of the floor and is rusted all over. So, of course, that means it’s time to take it on a road trip. #Roadkill #Chrysler #MotorTrend MotorTrend is the ultimate streaming destination for gearheads coupled with the latest
We were recently let into a studio for a first look at the all-new 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, and had them fire up the ZL1’s 550-horsepower LSA supercharged V-8 for good measure. Read full story here: http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/chicago/2011/1102_2012_chevrolet_camaro_zl1_first_look/index.html Also find Motor Trend on: Tweets by motor_trend http://facebook.com/MotorTrendMag
On this week’s episode of The Downshift, we catch up with Murph, who set off 3 years ago to ride his BMW R 1150 GS Adventure motorcycle around the world. Since Murph lives on his motorcycle and was planning to drive in snow and ice, the bike had to be modified to the extreme. Added
Something wonderful happens when you combine passion and drive with a good old fashion work ethic and family values. Meet Northern Bel, the 1966 Plymouth Belvedere that was conceived by owner David Meyer and then brought to life by coachbuilder Troy Trepanier. About as tastefully done as one can get, this old Plymouth packs a
They say nothing beats vintage especially if it’s a special ordered and has a V10 under the hood. Freiburger and Dulcich do just that through a series of challenges to find out which is better: David’s 99 Dodge Ram 2500 V10 4×4 with a five-speed stick or Steve’s ’73 K20 Chevy 4×4 with a 350ci
On this episode of Hot Rod Unlimited, Elana Scherr speaks with Bruce Meyers, the creator of the Meyers Manx dune buggy. Bruce visits the HOT ROD Studio with some restored and original Manx buggies for a photo shoot and explains the inspiration behind the development of the Manx in 1964 and its subsequent racing and cultural
Fred and Dave find a rusted old Range Rover and try to restore it to its former glory. Can they take this old Land Rover that has been sitting for six years and make it run in the Colorado mountains? #RangeRover #DirtEveryDay #MotorTrend MotorTrend is the ultimate streaming destination for gearheads coupled with the latest
Ultimate Adventure Day 5 began early with the group firing cold engines and wheeling back to blacktop before heading out across the historic Denali Highway, after which the camping gear and unnecessary equipment was dumped at camp to lighten the load for a serious day on the Stampede trail. Most familiar with the “Into the
Pro driver Randy Pobst hot laps the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for Motor Trend’s 2016 Best Driver’s Car Powered by Mothers. The Porsche 911 Carrera S is one of 12 contenders competing for the title of 2016 Best Driver’s Car. The winner will be announced on Thursday, September 22nd on
Freiburger and Finnegan set new records for oil consumption in a ’74 Toyota Hilux with a small-block Chevy V8. Is this the smokiest road trip to date? #Roadkill #Hilux #MotorTrend MotorTrend is the ultimate streaming destination for gearheads coupled with the latest automotive research and news. Get a fast, simple, and free car quote today