[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] While viewership of NFL games outnumbers that of NASCAR races about four to one, America’s favorite race series still attracted about 3.7 million fans who turned out (or tuned in) last year. NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), now in its 74th season, was founded in 1948 by an auto mechanic…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The ClassicCars TV feature for today is perhaps the ultimate barn find. While in storage, various vintage Ferraris had an unfortunate encounter with Hurricane Charley in 2004, resulting in extensive damage. The mares from Maranello were left in various states of disrepair until 2023 Monterey Car Week, when they were brought into the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Published on October 30, 2023 Deremer Studios, courtesy of Collectors Garage. Image Credit: Deremer Studios, courtesy of Collectors Garage. The 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 “Hammer” Mason NASCAR No. 87 being offered through Collectors Garage. Image Credit: Deremer Studios, courtesy of Collectors Garage. The Galaxie retains its original paint and interior, including the racing…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] It’s hard to believe that when talking about automotive history we can say something happened 124 years ago. The innovation and creativity that was crucial to developing the vehicles we love today is a century and a quarter old. There are surprisingly a lot of important events that have happened in the automotive…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Revisions set to be expanded to the engine reports allege will produce the same 195 kW as the limited edition Golf 7 GTI Clubsport. Ahead of the next generation’s move towards complete electrification in 2028, the incoming facelift 8th generation Volkswagen Golf GTI is reportedly set to undergo significant revisions when it debuts…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] A new type of suspension is poised to be offered on the 2025 version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. View 6 images Mercedes-Benz has announced plans to update the G-Class four-wheel-drive about the same time as the electric Vision EQG joins the line-up next year. The revised Mercedes-Benz G-Class, pictured above testing in prototype form…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Starting in 1969, several performance cars began to appear with distinctive stripes and spoilers, such as the Hurst/Olds, Cyclone Spoiler, and Cougar Eliminator. In fact, the Pontiac ET, a proposed answer to the Plymouth Road Runner, famously evolved into the GTO Judge, an orange crush that featured a salami-slicer spoiler and psychedelic stripes.…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Newly crowned three-times world champion’s 16h victory of 2023 sees him on equal terms with the career wins of four-times champion, Alain Prost. World champion Max Verstappen drew level with Alain Prost on 51 Formula One victories on Sunday when he claimed his record 16th triumph of the season at the Mexican Grand…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] WLTP fuel consumption test process (v NEDC) NEDC (old method) WLTP (new method) Cycle time 20 minutes 30 minutes Cycle distance 11 kilometres (6.83 miles) 23.25 kilometres (14.44 miles) Driving 2 phases: urban driving 66% / extra-urban driving 34%. 4 phases: urban driving 52% / extra-urban driving 48%. Average speed 34 km/h 46.5…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] BP will become the first third-party company to purchase ultra-fast ‘Superchargers’ from Tesla, and roll them out across its electric-car charging network in the US next year. View 3 images British Petroleum (BP) has signed a deal to buy $US100 million ($AU157.7 million) worth of Tesla’s ‘Superchargers’, to join the oil giant’s expanding electric-car…