Racing history starts with TOSCO Toyota and other Japanese automakers were in a pickleback in the 50s. Post-War Japan was busy rebuilding its fallen economy and that meant the domestic automakers had to focus on supplying affordable and frugal three and four-wheelers to keep the economy moving. As a result, no Japanese automakers were taking … Read more
Has been making high-riding station wagons for almost as long as Subaru, starting with the 2000 Volvo XC70. Volvo currently has some of the best interiors, for the price range, with an obvious angle towards being premium, which is one area where the Outback falls short. With a ground clearance of 8.27 inches (210 mm), … Read more
The Supremacy Over Piston Power The basic working principle of a Rotary engine is the same as its Piston-powered counterparts, i.e internal combustion, but the way they go about burning air and fuel is what separates them. Unlike a Piston engine which uses multiple banks of cylinders, wherein each cylinder is responsible for containing the … Read more
The BMW M3 E46 has not only aged well, but it’s still considered one of the best driver’s cars ever made. It’s also the last M3 to feature a high-revving, naturally-aspirated inline-six engine. The 3.2-liter S54B32 unit, which was also used in the E85 Z4 M, packs 343 horsepower at 7,900 RPM and 269 pound-feet … Read more
Intermeccanica started out as a tuner Construzione Automobili Intermeccanica was founded in 1959, in Turin, Italy. The company’s first efforts were in performance enhancements. Intermeccanica was responsible for creating performance kits for various European manufacturers such as Simca, DKW, Peugeot, and Renault. Said kits included dual-barrel carburetors, high-performance camshafts, oil filters, and a whole line … Read more
Ford’s first automobile The Ford Model T was Ford Motor Company’s first car. The T entered production on October 1st, 1907 – just four years after Ford Motor Company was founded by businessman and industrialist, Henry Ford. The first mass-produced automobile The Ford Model T design evolved in a short span, giving way to over … Read more
Not All Versions of the R34 GT-R Came With the RB26 DETT One of the things, the Nissan Skyline GT-R is most praised for is the incredibly robust and capable RB26 DETT engine. With an official output of 276 horsepower (actual 327) and 289 pound-feet (392 Nm), from the factory, the 2.6-liter twin-turbo inline-six was … Read more
1963.5 Ford Galaxie 500 Lightweight In mid-1963, Ford wanted to make its full-size Galaxie even faster. Regulations at the tie stated that no engine bigger than 7.0 liters (425 to 430 cubic inches) could be installed in a mid-size or full-size car. Ford had already put the R-code 427 V-8 with dual Holley, four-barrel carburetors. … Read more
The Kia Stinger came out in 2017 and proved, once and for all, that Kia can make exciting cars whenever it wants to. Positioned between the compact and mid-size segment, the Stinger is classified as a fastback sedan, with the former meaning that the roofline finishes at the very end of the car. However, the … Read more
The Camry Hybrid is one of the most popular hybrid sedans, which is both cheap and reliable. What makes the whole Camry family stand out is its athletic stance, huge body, spacious interior, and great build quality. The current Camry Hybrid is part of the eighth-generation model and is available in five trims. It starts … Read more