BMW Introduces the First Ever X2 Compact SUV 10/30/2017 BMW announced the first-ever BMW X2, a new breed of car takes on the stage as the newest addition to the BMW X family featuring an unmistakable design with sporty yet urban genes. The car’s specifically tuned chassis and xDrive, BMW’s intelligent all-wheel-drive system, promise undiluted driving fun. The cutting-edge BMW TwinPower Turbo engine strikes the ideal balance between sporting dynamics and exceptional efficiency powering this Sports Activity Coupe in just 6.3 seconds from 0-60 mph. The
BMW announced the first-ever BMW X2, a new breed of car takes on the stage as the newest addition to the BMW X family featuring an unmistakable design with sporty yet urban genes. The car’s specifically tuned chassis and xDrive, BMW’s intelligent all-wheel-drive system, promise undiluted driving fun. The cutting-edge BMW TwinPower Turbo engine strikes the ideal balance between sporting dynamics and exceptional efficiency powering this Sports Activity Coupe in just 6.3 seconds from 0-60 mph. The
Logano Wins Pole, Gets Bounced Around, at M'Ville 10/30/2017 Connecticut native Joey Logano and the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford Fusion started from the pole position in Sunday afternoon's First Data 500 at Martinsville Speedway, and finished 24th after a late-race tire issue dropped them down a lap to the leaders late in the event. Logano started from the pole and led the opening 48 laps of the race, despite having a Ford Fusion that struggled on initial takeoff. Logano reported the Ford's handling to improve around the 10th lap of each run, as he would
Connecticut native Joey Logano and the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford Fusion started from the pole position in Sunday afternoon's First Data 500 at Martinsville Speedway, and finished 24th after a late-race tire issue dropped them down a lap to the leaders late in the event. Logano started from the pole and led the opening 48 laps of the race, despite having a Ford Fusion that struggled on initial takeoff. Logano reported the Ford's handling to improve around the 10th lap of each run, as he would
BMW to Unveil M5 Parts, New M3 Version at SEMA 10/29/2017 The M Performance Parts for the all-new BMW M5 will make its world debut alongside the one of a kind (1/1) 2018 BMW M3 30 Years American Edition at the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday October 31st, 2017. In addition, featured BMW vehicles with fully Acccessorized M Performance Parts Include: the BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance, BMW 440i and BMW X3 xDrive30i, as well as the Moto GP BMW M2 Safety Car and the BMW M1 IMSA Group 4 Race Car. With the World Premiere of the M Performance
The M Performance Parts for the all-new BMW M5 will make its world debut alongside the one of a kind (1/1) 2018 BMW M3 30 Years American Edition at the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday October 31st, 2017. In addition, featured BMW vehicles with fully Acccessorized M Performance Parts Include: the BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance, BMW 440i and BMW X3 xDrive30i, as well as the Moto GP BMW M2 Safety Car and the BMW M1 IMSA Group 4 Race Car. With the World Premiere of the M Performance
Porsche Returns to Its Roots With New 911 Carrera T 10/24/2017 Porsche is reinvigorating the concept of the puristic 911 T model from 1968 with the new 2018 911 Carrera T. With less weight, a manual transmission with a shorter constant transaxle ratio, and a standard mechanical rear differential lock, performance and driving pleasure are heightened. The 911 Carrera T ("T" stands for Touring) is also equipped with several performance-enhancing features that are not available on the standard 911 Carrera. This includes the PASM Sport Suspension with a
Porsche is reinvigorating the concept of the puristic 911 T model from 1968 with the new 2018 911 Carrera T. With less weight, a manual transmission with a shorter constant transaxle ratio, and a standard mechanical rear differential lock, performance and driving pleasure are heightened. The 911 Carrera T ("T" stands for Touring) is also equipped with several performance-enhancing features that are not available on the standard 911 Carrera. This includes the PASM Sport Suspension with a
Hyundai Teams With Vaccar For Tucson Sport Concept 10/23/2017 Hyundai has partnered with Vaccar to develop the Vaccar Tucson Sport concept for the 2017 SEMA show. This eye-catching concept builds upon the affordable, OEM-level performance and style of the Tucson Sport crossover and adds considerable powertrain, design, infotainment, suspension and a full aero kit for impressive looks and performance. “The Vaccar Tucson Sport Concept takes the Tucson far beyond its OEM roots without sacrificing reliability,” said Aaron Vaccar, President of Vaccar. “By
Hyundai has partnered with Vaccar to develop the Vaccar Tucson Sport concept for the 2017 SEMA show. This eye-catching concept builds upon the affordable, OEM-level performance and style of the Tucson Sport crossover and adds considerable powertrain, design, infotainment, suspension and a full aero kit for impressive looks and performance. “The Vaccar Tucson Sport Concept takes the Tucson far beyond its OEM roots without sacrificing reliability,” said Aaron Vaccar, President of Vaccar. “By
Ford Gearheads Produce New Mustang Go-Fast Pack 10/23/2017 Evenings in the garage. Weekends at the track. Gearheads everywhere can appreciate the extra time and effort the Mustang team took to quickly prototype and hone the Performance Pack Level 2 for the new 2018 Ford Mustang GT. “A passion to create something special is what really drove this project,” said Tom Barnes, Mustang vehicle engineering manager. “And that really showed in the off-the-clock way we went about doing our work.” Longtime tire and wheel engineer Chauncy Eggleston led
Evenings in the garage. Weekends at the track. Gearheads everywhere can appreciate the extra time and effort the Mustang team took to quickly prototype and hone the Performance Pack Level 2 for the new 2018 Ford Mustang GT. “A passion to create something special is what really drove this project,” said Tom Barnes, Mustang vehicle engineering manager. “And that really showed in the off-the-clock way we went about doing our work.” Longtime tire and wheel engineer Chauncy Eggleston led
FIA World RallyCross Comes to America For 2018 10/23/2017 The FIA World Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy will have its first US event in 2018. Championship rights holder IMG has agreed a five-year deal with Circuit of the Americas (COTA) at Austin, Texas. World RX will make its debut in the United States of America on the weekend of 29-30 September 2018 as part of a festival weekend. The USA is a key territory for World RX teams, manufacturers and sponsors and this latest news is in line with the World Championship’s continued
The FIA World Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy will have its first US event in 2018. Championship rights holder IMG has agreed a five-year deal with Circuit of the Americas (COTA) at Austin, Texas. World RX will make its debut in the United States of America on the weekend of 29-30 September 2018 as part of a festival weekend. The USA is a key territory for World RX teams, manufacturers and sponsors and this latest news is in line with the World Championship’s continued
Logano Claws His Way to Finish 21st at Kansas 10/23/2017 Connecticut's Joey Logano and the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford Fusion started 18th and finished 21st in Sunday afternoon's Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway. At the start of the event, Logano reported that the handling of the car was loose on corner entry and tight in the center, which resulted in the temporary loss of several positons. The handling would improve and the team would regain the positons and move to the 15th position before the competition caution at lap 30. On the first pit
Connecticut's Joey Logano and the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford Fusion started 18th and finished 21st in Sunday afternoon's Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway. At the start of the event, Logano reported that the handling of the car was loose on corner entry and tight in the center, which resulted in the temporary loss of several positons. The handling would improve and the team would regain the positons and move to the 15th position before the competition caution at lap 30. On the first pit
How Many Pumpkins Can Fit Into a Chevy SUV? 10/20/2017 October 20, 2017 - A new graphic compares the 2018 Chevrolet SUV line-up on the basis of pumpkin carrying capacity. Created by GMPartsOnline.net, the graphic compares the cargo capacity of each of Chevrolet's five new SUVs on the basis of pumpkin space. Surprisingly, when comparing cargo capacity behind the last row of seats, Chevy's smaller SUVs offer more space than larger models. “As we all know, cargo space is one of the main benefits of buying an SUV,” says Angel Vigil, director of
October 20, 2017 - A new graphic compares the 2018 Chevrolet SUV line-up on the basis of pumpkin carrying capacity. Created by GMPartsOnline.net, the graphic compares the cargo capacity of each of Chevrolet's five new SUVs on the basis of pumpkin space. Surprisingly, when comparing cargo capacity behind the last row of seats, Chevy's smaller SUVs offer more space than larger models. “As we all know, cargo space is one of the main benefits of buying an SUV,” says Angel Vigil, director of