Shane McGlaun

We can thank Ken Block and the Gymkhana video series for the glut of racing teams and sponsors who are making cool videos of their drivers and vehicles doing awesome stunts in the real world. The latest is a video from Toyo Tires and driver BJ Baldwin. Baldwin and crew were in Cuba with their racing … [Read more...] about Recoil 4 Video Takes a Trophy Truck to Cuba

Down in Victoria, Texas, they run something each year called the Texas Mile. Essentially, you bring your car, and if it meets the safety standards, you get to drive it as fast as you want down a mile-long aircraft runway. This event attracts car enthusiasts from all over the country, eager to test … [Read more...] about Heavily Modified Ford GT Reaches Nearly 300 MPH in Standing Mile

The Bugatti Chiron is one of the most exotic of exotic cars out there. The car packs an astounding 1479 bhp and 1600 Nm of torque. That much power means the 8.0L W16 engine can push the car to 62mph in a mere 2.5 seconds. The car can reach 124 mph in 6.5 seconds, about the same time most cars need … [Read more...] about Watch a Bugatti Chiron hit 217 MPH

When it comes to SUVs, one of the fastest and most luxurious in the entire world is the Bentley Bentayga. The one you see in the image here has ended up in a salvage yard. No, it hasn't been crashed, and it doesn't need any repairs. In fact, the listing says it only has minor scratches. So why is … [Read more...] about 2017 Bentley Bentayga Ends Up in a Scrap Yard

McLaren has unveiled a new car that it has dubbed a hyper-GT and the car has the codename BP23. Like the glorious McLaren F1 of yore, the BP23 will have three seats. Presumably, that will mean the driver is in the dead center of the car with the passenger seats behind and to each side. Innovative … [Read more...] about McLaren BP23 Hypercar Gets Teased

The Hum Rider is certainly some sort of publicity stunt, but it’s an intriguing concept that sparks the imagination. One can only imagine the road rage that would ensue for the people you drove over in that traffic jam. This innovative vehicle appears to be based on a Jeep Grand Cherokee, a popular … [Read more...] about Hum Rider is the SUV We All Want

It would be an easy assumption to make that the more expensive a car costs for consumers to buy, the more profit is in the car for the maker. While this might not always hold true across the board, for Porsche, it certainly does. In 2016, Porsche sold 238,000 vehicles and generated a staggering $4.1 … [Read more...] about Porsche Rakes in over $17,000 on Each Car Sold

Spyker, a boutique automaker known for its luxurious and unique vehicles, has recently announced a significant change in the powertrain of its new car, the Preliator. Originally, the Preliator was set to feature a supercharged Audi V8 engine under the hood. However, in a surprising turn of events, … [Read more...] about Spyker’s Koenigsegg Engine Makes 600hp at 8k RPM

Lotus has long been more about handling and lightweight design than raw power. The latest flavor of the Lotus Elise, which isn't offered in the US, is the Lotus Elise Sprint. The big feature of this car is the use of carbon fiber to reduce the weight of the already light Elise even further. Sprint … [Read more...] about Lotus Elise Sprint Weighs 798 kg

The Lucid Air EV was unveiled late last year and since that unveil many have been wondering what the car would cost. Lucid has come in now and offered up pricing details on the car. An entry-level Lucid Air EV will start at $52,500. That price is after the federal tax credit for EVs which means the … [Read more...] about Lucid Air EV to Start at $52,500

If you are lucky enough to buy one of the coming Dodge Challenger SRT Demon cars, the beast is made for flying down the quarter mile. This high-performance vehicle is designed to deliver an unparalleled driving experience, especially for those who love the thrill of drag racing. As part of the … [Read more...] about Dodge Unveils Some of the Demon Custom Crate Tools

Mercedes-AMG was talking up a new hypercar that it will be building during the Geneva auto show. The car is known as Project One and it uses a lot of F1 derived technology. The car is said to make over 1,000 horsepower from a small 1.6L F1 engine that spins to 11,000 rpm. As you might expect, an F1 … [Read more...] about AMG’s New Project One Hypercar Needs a Complete Rebuild at 31k