On this episode of Ignition presented by Tire Rack, we take McLaren’s newest supercar and find out if it eclipses the super sophisticated, incredibly expensive …
Month: September 2019
Join Angus Mackenzie and Ed Loh at the 2019 Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance. The Tour d’Elegance is the best opportunity to hear and see in motion the finest …
Watch the full episode on MotorTrend: https://bit.ly/2nf4mIT On Episode 2 of this season, we only scratched the surface of what Turner’s Auto Wrecking in Fresno, …
Hot Wheels® comes to Denver! For this event in the mountainous West, hundreds of custom builds—from a velvet-lined 1970s van to a 1954 choptop …
Morning: The last time I walked through these doors, this was a functioning car factory. Now I feel like a tomb raider. An early ’90s keyboard and computer sit on a deserted desk, the plastic yellowed with age. Off to the left is the dramatic circular space that once housed a showroom, engineering office, and
Kings of automotive destruction. Stream Top Gear: The Ultimate Collection (Season 2-25) now on MotorTrend! http://bit.ly/2MMWREu.
It’s always entertaining to watch Clarkson, Hammond, and May test the new flavor-of-the-month supercar on the track. But honestly, even the hottest pieces of sheetmetal tend to blur together over the course of 25-plus seasons. So it’s the wacky, unusual rides from the show that I remember the most. After all, Top Gear is about the
There were few options for those looking for a small truck five or six years ago. But today, many competitors populate the space, as automakers have realized that lots of consumers are looking for something smaller and less expensive than a full-size truck. Fortunately, today’s small pickup trucks are more capable than ever. Keep reading
The C-Class is Mercedes’ best-selling car in the U.S., so you better believe the brand takes the redesign seriously. Before the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class arrives, we sat down with AMG’s Tobias Moers at the 2019 Frankfurt auto show to learn more about the 2021 C-Class AMG models and the future of AMG. With Frankfurt hosting
At the start of the 2019 Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance, I found myself at the front of the pack of this year’s participants, a highly curated collection of some of the rarest (and most valuable) motorcars in the world—including a 1932 Mercedes-Benz SSKL, a girthy and raw metal reproduction of one of the company’s famed
AMG sprinkles its magic on nearly every Mercedes—except for just a few models. AMG chief Tobias Moers reminded us of the fact while we were at the 2019 Frankfurt auto show, which hosted unveilings of many models including a new GLB 35 AMG. A compact three-row family crossover isn’t our first association with the sport-focused
Sometimes on Ignition, we take a break from reviewing the hottest new supercar to take a look at some of our favorite oddities from automotive history. Here are …
Hot Wheels® comes to Phoenix! For this event in the sunny Southwest, hundreds of custom builds—from a car-sized Radio Flyer to a Ferrari-powered …
Day 4 recap. Today was about assembling the front end, knocking out more wiring, and adding trim. But, the biggest deal today was installing the TMI interior.
If you’re a luddite who insists a pony car must have eight atmospheric cylinders, stop reading now. Otherwise, if you enjoy front-engine, rear-drive fun regardless of what’s under the hood, let me tell you about the Ford Mustang EcoBoost Turbo High Performance Package. What started as a weekend project among some of Ford Performance’s biggest
According to the two leading American organizations that evaluate vehicle safety, the 2019 Honda Insight is one of the safest hybrids on the road. In fact, Insight is one of the safest small cars you can buy: It received a 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) as well as
Day 3 recap. Day 3 is all about the little things that need to be done, but don’t make you feel closer to having the car on the road. Number one on the list of …
Typically, when a vehicle comes to the end of its five- to seven-year production cycle, folks are relieved to see it go. With dated styling and obsolete technology, it is almost archaic in its form and function. There’s rarely celebration for the last car off the line. That counts double for most sports cars, whose
Day 2 recap. Today was all about bolting on parts. While one team tackled the chassis the other one worked on doing projects on the body such as the Old Air …
Coke is it!” That familiar slogan adorned the sides of IMSA legend Bob Akin’s Porsche race cars from 1980 through 1987, along with unmistakable Coca-Cola …
Day 1 recap. This time around we’re building a sweet “1955” Chevy. Why the quotes? Well, our ’55 body was crafted together out of new sheetmetal from Golden …
Elevate your Tuesday with Top Gear! Stream The Ultimate Collection (Season 2-25) now on MotorTrend! http://bit.ly/2MMWREu.
Watch the full episode on MotorTrend: https://bit.ly/2kPmjwH When Fred Williams buys a wacky International Scout with a camper on top, it’s time for the Dirt …
When Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle find their old van derelict on a friend’s ranch, they decide to bring it to the shop and rebuild it into a scratch-built ranch …
Mercedes just gave itself one heck of a housewarming gift. The Vision Mercedes Simplex is a modern take on the classic Mercedes 35 PS (or 35 HP) as well as an excuse to let designers stretch their muscles and have some fun. We got up close to the Simplex concept at Mercedes’ new design center
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When veteran drivers Mark Wilkins and Michael Lewis join forces, a winning Hyundai team is created for the Lime Rock IMSA race.
There’s no arguing SUVs are hot right now. They may have ample cargo space, but they usually can’t match lower-riding vehicles when it comes handling. Fortunately, there are many sedans on the market that are both practical and ideal canyon carvers. Keep reading for 11 sporty sedans that we enjoy driving. All of the sporty