Building a full sim racing rig is expensive. Even if you don’t drop over $8,000 on a pro-level rig, just the simpler used kit can add up. The wheel, pedals, seat, and if you don’t have them, the monitor, computer, or console—it’s all dearly expensive. If you need the entire […]
Electric Conversions Don’t Get Much Better than 70s and 80s Mercedes-Benz Classics
Automakers these last few years have done a pretty solid job of filling out the electric car market, though if there’s one place where EVs are still lacking, it’s variety in styling. Many EVs still look like dogs licking their own noses, and those that don’t tend to blend in […]
It’s Time to Bring Back the Acura Integra
Acura’s new TLX isn’t just beautiful—it’s a refocus of the entire brand back to what Acura says defines it best. Yet there’s still one glaring omission in this definition of pure, unadulterated Acura-ness missing from its line-up, and it’s one of the best front-wheel-drive cars of all time: the mighty […]
Now Rich Energy Wants to Sponsor the Ailing Williams F1 Team
These are hard times for the historic Williams Formula 1 team. As if poor performance over the past three seasons wasn’t enough, the Grove-based outfit has been publicly considering a sale to keep the ship afloat. It also terminated its title sponsorship agreement with Rokit, leaving it open for a […]
All Racing Broadcasts Should Look Like This Drone-Captured Sprint Car Battle
Without fans in the stands, it’s time to re-think how racing is broadcasted to the masses. That means playing with new camera angles and bringing the excitement of motorsports to those who can’t be there in person. We’ve seen a few different solutions for this, but the greatest has to […]
IndyCar Will Race Without Fans in Texas Despite Relaxed State Regulations: Report
Unlike NASCAR’s recently resumed season, IndyCar never got the chance to kickoff before coronavirus put the world on pause. As a result, the premier American open-wheel series has been scrambling to find the right time to begin, even pushing its month of May festivities at Indianapolis Motor Speedway to later […]
The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Is Coming Back
Around back, the spoiler design appears slightly different than the unit found in the GT or even GT500, and the lower part of the bumper looks to have been massaged a bit, but it’s awfully similar to its current counterpart. Of course, just because Ford released these images it doesn’t […]
Miami Dolphins’ Hard Rock Stadium Will Soon Be a Drive-In Movie Theater
Drive-in movies have become the go-to for film fans as the coronavirus pandemic has forced everyone out of traditional theaters. And while the old-school experience might not be for everyone, those who enjoy watching a flick from the comfort of their car can thank the Miami Dolphins for its recent, […]
Williams Formula 1 Team Is in Really Deep Water Now
Williams Racing was already in a financial pickle before COVID-19 delayed the start of the 2020 Formula 1 season. Now, a lack of racing means no sponsorship money, so the team has had to resort to extreme measures to guarantee its future. Just last month, Williams reportedly pawned its historic […]
McLaren to Lay Off a Quarter of Its Workforce in Major Restructuring
McLaren Group, which encompasses both supercar maker McLaren Automotive and McLaren Racing, announced today that it would lay off 1,200 employees in the near future as a part of a major restructuring within the company, Reuters reports. McLaren says this is due to the sales slump caused by the global […]
Help Solve the Mystery of This Incredible Front Loader Bolt-On Pickup Truck Accessory
Adding a front-end loader to a truck seems like a good plan to me, a person who doesn’t have to pay for your collapsed suspension. Because I’m not talking about some snowplow rig. What I’m talking about is a full-on hydraulic bucket, the sort of earthmoving machinery that can lift […]