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What’s it like to drive an F1 car?

I had no idea. I do understand that competitive driving is physically taxing and takes lots of skill, pretty much regardless of what type of racing you participate in. But I had no idea how sheerly difficult it would be for even an experienced driver like Top Gear’s Richard Hammond to get remotely acclimated in […]

640HP vs 1200HP

Or $311,000 versus much much less: Lamborghini Murciélago vs 1200RWHP Toyota Supra

Interesting tidbit on the LP640 from Wikipedia:
Kobe Bryant’s wife Vanessa is the only person in the world to own a converted automatic Murciélago. The car was given to her as a gift by her husband, but upon realizing she could not drive a […]

So THAT’S where state officials get their nice cars…

I was perusing North Carolina Statutes and came across statute 20‑141.3:  Unlawful racing on streets and highways.
Aside from the guaranteed license revocation and possible vehicle impoundment, I found this part interesting:
When any vehicle confiscated under the provisions of this section is found to be specially equipped or modified from its original manufactured condition so […]

The best and worst of green auto technology

AutoblogGreen has a couple great articles up today, which seemed perfect to encompass both the good and bad sides of the ever-present struggle for green technology.

You may be familiar with low-rolling resistance tires, tires that generate less friction between you and the ground. But wait, isn’t that "friction" (aka TRACTION) what keeps your car […]

2008 Subaru WRC Concept

Now THIS is a new design Subaru that I would buy. Ditch the huge logo and I’m not a fan of the gold wheels, but by god that sleek, swept back hatch and the bird-swollowing hood scoop look amazing with the striking blue paint and dark windows. If they can tweak the engine to […]

Worst corner on a rally course ever