Tag: wheel drive
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First Drive: The DS 9 E-Tense 4×4 360 adds a sporty hybrid engine to this new premium sedan
DS9 The back of the car is tapered >DS has quietly – and slowly – made its mark on the high-end sector with its attempt at ... -
Master the art of trail braking
To share Tweeter To share To share E-mail Driving fast is never as easy as it seems and requires a number of different parts to work ... -
The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime — the wildly popular SUV reaches a new level
Price: We expect the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime to start at around $40,000. The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime is a compact SUV with a plug-in hybrid ... -
Tuned Audi RS3 Tries Its Luck Against Tesla Model S Plaid In Drag Race
There is very little (if only) vehicles in the world that can compete with the Tesla Model S Plaid in a drag race. That’s true if ... -
These are some of the best RWD Tuner cars
It’s a common fact that rear-wheel drive (RWD) cars are ideal for those looking for better acceleration and handling. Not only that, but a hidden truth ... -
Bottas will make his annual appearance in the Arctic Rally
It has been confirmed that Valtteri Bottas will participate in the Arctic Rally for the fourth year in a row. Being from Finland, the Alfa romeo ... -
5 of our favorite cars at the Mecum Kissimmee auction
This weekend Mecum is having one of its biggest auctions, in Kissimmee, Florida, and we spent some time digging through the auction listings. With around 3,500 ... -
Everything you need to know before buying a 2020 Jeep Trackhawk
For decades, Jeep stands for rugged and reliable off-road performance. It’s no wonder, then, that the company is doing well with the current popularity in the ... -
Top Gear Drag Races F1 Car vs Formula E and WRC cars, it’s not even close
Formula 1 is the highest form of motor racing supervised by the FIA. The question is, can a champion car like the Mercedes W10 defeat a ... -
America takes control of Europe as Dodge Viper races overseas with Shelby Mustang and Cadillac CTS-V
Nonetheless, you can probably still go out and get a new one, if you really feel like it, as FCA has actually sold a few units ... -
Fully bolted Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 drags ‘fastest’ Corvette C8, it ain’t even close
Normally, the happy new owner of a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C8 has a lot of bragging rights. And rightly so, because it compares favorably in terms ... -
The Bugatti EB 112 is a super sedan from the 90s
We know Bugatti as the makers of the fastest cars in the world. The automaker has had a very difficult history, and the phase before VW’s ... -
An auto show for Raddest cars from the 80s and 90s
Everything was awesome. The music was cool, the movies were great, and the hair was big. Cars? Rad, yesterday and today. Maybe especially now. Cars in ... -
2022 Hyundai Elantra N Brings Fun to Four-Door
The demise of the sedan has been greatly exaggerated. True, many examples today have adopted sleek, flowing rooflines, and some manufacturers have abandoned cars almost entirely. ... -
2022 Porsche 911 Safari is in a class of its own
With hardcore models like the 718 Cayman GT4 RS, which is also swansong for the naturally aspirated engines of the soon-to-electric 718 range, or the downright ... -
Place your bets: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Drag Racing 950-HP Audi RS 6 Avant 800-HP
In these times of SUV madness, I can’t help but admire the few car manufacturers that still offer wagons. Audi, for example, is bound to sell ... -
Quad bike overtakes police car on drag track in surprising race
The two vehicles engage in close combat, until the four-wheeled ATV overtakes the Ford Police Interceptor. Via YouTube Quarter-mile drag races are all about traction, power, ... -
Steve Dinan races dragsters with his 900 HP BMW M8
Steve Dinan was, is and will forever be a legend. The man created Dinan Engineering, one of the first tuning outfits for BMW in the United ... -
This electric rally car wins hearts, minds and hill climbs
Screenshot: Mountain monsters From Mill Road to White Horse Monument, Waimate 50 Hillclimb’s new location has cars ripping Parkers Bush Road just outside of Waimate, New ... -
Here are the 10 best Porsche 911s reinvented by the singer
For gearboxes and car enthusiasts, there is hardly anything more exciting than the science of automotive tuning. Whether it’s turning vintage models into modern classics or ... -
10 things every enthusiast should know about the Monte-Carlo rally
Every year there are many exciting motorsport events taking place around the world. However, there are some races on the calendar that stand out, and fans, ... -
Toyota Hilux vs Ford Ranger Drag Race ends in dominant victory
In South Africa, where the featured video was shot, the best-selling pickup truck is good old Hilux. Last year, when no one – not even the ... -
BMW M3 Competition vs Audi RS5 drag race shows why all-wheel drive matters
BMW knows variety is the spice of life and offers the new M3 sedan in rear-wheel drive and all-wheel-drive configurations with a choice between manual and ... -
Small part creating a big problem for car dealerships
The shortage of microchips always leads to a shortage of new cars. DICKSON CITY, Pa. – Sylvester Chevrolet is Peckville has wheel drive in its showroom. ... -
I need a really cheap car! Which car should I buy?
Picture: David Tracy / Jalopnik Samuel lives in New Jersey and works from home. However, he needs something inexpensive, durable, roomy, and weatherproof when driving. It ... -
Old Audi A4 Diesel is killing the planet a quarter of a mile at a time
No matter what it looks like, you know things are about to get serious anytime an old car hits the start line for a quick quarter-mile ... -
2022 Mercedes-AMG SL prototype first test: back to basics
The Mercedes SL 2022 was exclusively developed by AMG. Mercedes-AMG New Mercedes-Benz SL roadsters don’t come very often. Each of the generations of the SL lasted ... -
Scenic Drives for Viewing Leaves and Fall Colors in Colorado
The change of seasons in Colorado can not only be felt by the liveliness of the air, but also by the colorful spectacle that the trees ... -
Can the Ford Mustang EcoBoost stand up to a Nissan Skyline GT-R R32?
Its V8-powered siblings, especially the menacing Shelby GT500, may be more suited for a day on the drag strip, but despite having a smaller, quieter engine, ... -
This is what we love about the Lancia 037
The Italian car manufacturing company, Lancia, was a production powerhouse for rally cars. A subsidiary of Fiat which is now a division of Stellantis, Lancia has ... -
Why electric cars are the new collector’s classics
Most vehicles lose a third of their value as soon as you take them away from the dealership, before a decade or so of decline leads ... -
Tommy Ivo’s four-engine Buick Wagonmaster is the world’s most extreme grocer
And by “crazy” I don’t necessarily mean ridiculously powerful and fast. Tommy took matters into his own hands with two and four engine machines. Ivo first ... -
Q&A: “It’s a good time to resume the rally”
BY MARTIN WALSH RALLYING makes a welcome comeback this weekend with the O’Connell Group Cork ’20’ International Rally, the first event since the cancellation of the ... -
Here’s why we love the Porsche 959 Group B rally car
The FIA ââhas always introduced and abolished different categories in the different disciplines of racing, rallying, endurance and single-seaters. Most come and go relatively quickly, changing ... -
This is what the coolest muscle cars of the 70s look like with wide body kits
For decades, the United States has pumped high-powered straight-line machines to pretty much win drag races and NASCAR. Many dream of harnessing horses under the long ... -
Here’s everything you need to know about the Audi S1 Quattro
Audi is one of the few automakers in the world to have multiple founding dates. The history of the brand requires a lot of research but ... -
These 10 sports cars still offer manual transmissions (and are faster with a stick)
Many car enthusiasts are concerned that the world of H-shaped manuals is dying and there is nothing we can do to stop it. Well, that’s just ... -
The 2021 Polaris RZR Trail goes where most side-by-sides can’t
Five years ago I spent a few days from Mexico drive a Can-Am Maverick X3 X RS side-by-side. This jumble of names translates to âBaja factory ... -
Ferrari F12berlinetta Drag Races Porsche 911 Turbo S, takes a serious hit
Ferrari ditched the F12berlinetta in 2017, replacing it with the 812 Superfast, but it remains one of the fastest and most exciting grand touring cars. But ... -
Fast 9 mid-engined Dodge Charger and Hellcat ’68
You can only ask this question as part of a Fast and furious movie: How to overcome a Dodge Charger ’68 with a jet engine in ... -
2021 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 manual delights the soul
We often forgive when we feel nostalgic, remembering things as better than they used to be, or even flawless. This is the case with manual transmissions. ... -
Audi TT RS R8 and 911 Turbo S drag racing in a duel of 3,400 horsepower
Tired of stock cars participating in drag races? Well the latest carwow drag race is for you as it brings together three cars each modified to ... -
These 2000s sports cars have slipped under everyone’s radar for too long
Whether it’s styling, power, or performance, many cars of the 2000s are considered the best driver’s cars of all time and instead become collector’s items. They ... -
2018 Camaro SS Drag Races 2019 Mustang Shelby GT350, the destruction is over
Yes, it also offers lower levels of performance on almost every measurable front, but ask anyone who cares about driving which they would take on a ... -
Samantha Gray ready for the South Canterbury challenge, with her eyes set on the New Zealand Rally Championship
Samantha Gray revels in the adrenaline rush of mud, gravel and the speed of auto rallies. With South Canterbury hosting the third round of the New ... -
Travis Pastrana’s new drag racing series has a jump, of course
Travis Pastrana’s Subaru WRX STI, to Gymkhana specifications, is an overwhelming force of nature. With 862 horsepower and all the wings you can imagine, he’s a ... -
Toyota’s Prius Rally falls and gets dirty
The Rally Car Watcher’s Guide saved in our mental database is packed with images of Subaru Imprezas, Audi Quattros and Ford Cosworths – racing cars synonymous ... -
Finally, this is the production version of the Cupra Born
To the right, this is the production version of the Cupra Born – the brand’s first full electric vehicle and potentially the world’s first production electric ... -
Kentucky Blood Center encourages donation with car giveaways and more
Source: Kentucky Blood Center LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) encourages blood donors to donate during the summer months, a generally difficult time ... -
Historic automaker Hispano Suiza returns ready to sell cars in Canada
I was at the 2019 Geneva Auto Show when Hispano Suiza, a Franco-Spanish automaker who hadn’t released a new car for almost a century, unveiled the ... -
VW Golf R Mk8 Shows Its Differences Drag Racing Golf R Mk7.5
The eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf did not take the iconic sedan in a new design direction. Instead, the automaker tweaked the looks while focusing on the refinement ... -
1967 Chevy Camaro Drag Takes On 1,200-Horsepower Nissan GT-R: Video
Drag racing is all about power and traction – this is obvious. However, how that power and traction is created is open to interpretation, as evidenced ... -
1967 Big Block Camaro Drag Races A record GT-R R35
Another spectacular American vs Japanese clash presented by Hoonigan. Even with modifications implemented, people can’t help but compare and contrast Japanese and American cars, even to ... -
Watch the new BMW M4 Competition Drag Race The Audi RS6 Avant
When talking about wagons over coupes, the uninitiated would likely favor the swoopy body style when asked which one would win a drag race. But we ... -
There’s a Genesis G70 wagon and a fuel shortage
Used car prices rose 10% in April 2021 from March, the largest increase in a month since at least 1953. This increase was more than a ... -
The Lancia ECV was a concept rally car that never rallied
Picture: Lancia / Jalopnik Welcome to another episode of Cars Of Future Past, a series here in Jalopnik where we travel through the pages of history ... -
2021 Dodge Durango Hellcat review: most. Powerful. SUV. Never.
Verdict 8.5 / ten We knew it was only a matter of time before the 2021 Dodge Durango Hellcat became a thing. Stellantis once pushed this ... -
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Drag Races Corvette C8 “Stock”, is severely punished
The idea of ââa Corvette with an intermediate configuration was first introduced to the world in 1959, via the CERV I (Chevrolet Engineering Research Vehicle), an ... -
Jay Leno deeply impressed with Ferrari SF90 Stradale
Jay Leno recently sampled a Ferrari SF90 Stradale for the last episode of his “Jay Leno’s Garage” series, and the funny man walked away completely impressed ... -
Baja Blast: Running the Electric Volkswagen ID 4 in the NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally
Champion driver Tanner Foust missed the start line of the 2021 National Off Road Racing Association Mexican 1000 off-road rally. To be honest, it wasn’t his ... -
Scotsman Smith aims for BRC National Rally Championship success
Scotsman Allan Smith hasn’t driven a rally vehicle in anger for three years, and he hasn’t started a full championship season in over a decade. He ... -
This is a brand new Spanish sports car with a capacity of 770 kg and 500 hp
It’s the Baltasar Revolt – a brand new all-electric sports car from a Barcelona-based company that appears to have a solo mission to create “the purest ... -
Chevy C10 work truck performing ‘Secret Sauce’ drag races traded Lexus IS300
We love a good import drag race against a country, and this week Hoonigan delivered a shootout between another weird combination of cars. Got a lowered ... -
Lexus ES 250 F Sport 2021
By Frank A. Aukofer There’s a huge difference between 21st century luxury sedans like the 2021 Lexus ES 250 AWD F Sport and mid-20th century plush ... -
Ram TRX Drag Racing Owner One Ford Flex Was Up For A Surprise
The Ford Flex is considered by many to be a simple people mover. However, there are a few people who are aware of the performance gains ... -
Old BMW M4 takes on new BMW M4 and M440i in drag race
It seems like you’re spoiled for choice these days when it comes to high performance straight six-cylinder mills. BMW makes some of the best in the ... -
Comparison between the 2021 Kia Sorento and the 2021 Toyota Venza
The 2021 Kia Sorento and the 2021 Toyota Venza offer different approaches to transporting passengers and cargo. Here is how they compare. 2021 Kia Sorento 2021 ...