On Roadkill Garage, we take some of our best ever creations – like the Off Road Challenger and the Disgustang, and find new ways to make them run better.
Month: September 2020
Stream every episode of Put Up or Shut Up on MotorTrend Now! https://bit.ly/361Syy3 On this episode of Put Up or Shut Up, Brian Lohnes has wrangled two of …
BMW’s M Division used to make cars known for three qualities: rear-drive, high-revving naturally-aspirated motors, and slick manual transmissions. Now, things …
One: a Le Mans-winning race car from the late 1960s. The other: a 21st century hybrid supercar meant to change perceptions of what electric motors could do for …
Icon founder Jonathan Ward shares details about the FJ44 with MotorTrend’s Jonny Lieberman while on the trail. #Icon.
You’d think that how we sit in cars wouldn’t be a thing to debate about. You get in, move the seat and steering wheel around, and off you go. But what’s the right way to find your perfect driving position? “Before track driving, I adjust everything to what feels a bit too close. The padding
Stream every episode of Put Up or Shut Up on MotorTrend Now! https://bit.ly/35YHGBd On this episode of Put Up Or Shut Up, host Brian Lohnes pits an owner- …
Overlanding has become a thing in America. Before the coronavirus pandemic tapped the brakes, people all over the country were jumping into their 4x4s and taking the road less traveled, turning away from the interstates and the neon-lit desolation of cheap hotels and fast food joints, journeying instead along the quiet back roads and trails
Some people think every Mustang should have a V-8, but we’re not part of that crew. This super-boosted Mustang gets a revised version of the turbo-four we …
David Freiburger scored the car he’d wanted for 20-plus years, a 1971 Plymouth Road Runner. It was a decent car, mostly original with 95000 miles on it, but a …
Hyundai’s race at Road America showed how the Bryan Herta Autosport team deserves a place at the top. Watch the latest episode right here. #HyundaiRacing …
In the beginning, no cars had roofs. Then the newfangled machines gained folding canvas tops, some with clear side curtains. Then Cadillac became the first manufacturer to offer fully enclosed factory bodywork. Before long, folks were looking for something in-between. Europe answered the call with canvas- or metal-covered roof openings and the patented Pytchley sunroof
We all want an off-road vehicle that sounds as mean as it looks. Magnaflow’s Overland Series Performance Exhaust aims to bring more ground clearance, …
The new benchmark in electric vehicles has arrived! Jonny Lieberman reviews the new Lucid Air with Lucid Motors VP of Design, Derek Jenkins.
The Civic Type-R is a be-winged and be-scooped 300-horsepower monster that’s changed the standards of front-drive performance cars. This year? It’s back …
Lucid Motors, the Silicon Valley based electric vehicle maker, unveils their 517-mile Lucid Air luxury sedan! https://bit.ly/35mnVTG #LucidAir #MotorTrend.
A man envisions a future of electric cars, starting with a high-powered, six-figure, midsize super sedan, followed by a platform-sharing SUV, then migrating to smaller, more affordable vehicles in mass quantities. Sales will mostly be handled online (thanks to a virtual reality app), with a scattering of factory-run boutique stores in tiny enclaves. Service will
Join MotorTrend’s Jonny Lieberman at Willow Springs to debut Vredestein Tires, the much-anticipated newcomer to the North American market. Check out …
As a Delta 2Million Miler, I’ve spent lots of flight time airborne dealing with dodgy Wi-Fi, watching progress bars stall and web pages time out. So my ears perked up when I learned about a revolutionary new satellite antenna that promises to provide robust, ubiquitous data transmission to and from any moving object—planes, trains, and
Let’s face it, right now everyone wants to find as much power as they can on their engine, for as little money as possible. On Engine Masters, Freiburger and …
A few months ago, we got a glimpse at the Volkswagen ID4 EV’s somewhat vanilla exterior. Well, it looks like the new electric car’s interior follows the same simple-is-better philosophy. In fact, we rather like the clean, uncluttered look, which reminds us of the Tesla Model 3’s pared-back cabin. Like the most modern cars, the
This might be one of the smallest AMGs, but it’s not down on anything: power, brakes, handling. Even yellow paint! With all settings on “RACE” and a fresh set of …
(As it turns out, you can see the Mustang Cobra Jet dragster in action on the show Hard Cell on the MotorTrend app. In the meantime, subscribers can check out other episodes of the performance-EV-focused program right here.) The Mustang Mach-E is a clear indication Ford wants to make quick, powerful electric cars. Now the Blue Oval has
Roadsters have been a part of Porsche history since its earliest days—since before even the Speedster. Jonny Lieberman had the chance to drive one of these …
The Mazda3 is sleek, sophisticated, and most important it’s fun to drive. Join our own Ed Loh for a complete walkthrough right here! #Mazda #Mazda3.