Autos & Vehicles

Car Crushing Mayhem! Behind the Scenes at an Auto Wrecker – HOT ROD Unlimited Episode 32

Most hands-on car guys have spent at least one afternoon at a wrecking yard scrounging for parts, but did you ever wonder what happens to the cars once they’ve been picked over? In this episode of HOT ROD Unlimited, we get a tour of Aadlen Brothers Auto Wrecking, where we learn why a junked car is pure gold to recyclers, and then we get to smash stuff into tiny, little pieces at SA Recycling. ... Read More | Share it now!

Modifying the 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser! Cheap Truck Challenge Part 2 – Dirt Every Day Episode 6

On this episode of Dirt Every Day, Fred Williams gets dirty in his
driveway, preparing the Toyota Land Cruiser for the Cheap Truck
Challenge. He rips apart the old Land Cruiser to install new axle shafts, a winch, a new front bumper and anything else he can manage to squeeze in with the tight budget for Cheap Truck Challenge. Fred also finds a way to fix what he broke in a previous episode. It’s a race against time to see if he can get the car in a competitive form before the event.... Read More | Share it now!

New or Used for $25k? Plus Entry-Lux Squeeze & the Electric Showdown – Wide Open Throttle Episode 62

On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang, Jonny Lieberman, Angus MacKenzie, Ron Kiino, and Greg Emmerson of European Car, talk about Greg’s recent Head to Head comparison of the BMW E30 M3, Volkswagen GTI, and Scion FR-S and ask the $25,000 question: Do you buy new or used? The crew then discusses the “Entry-lux squeeze”. With Scion announcing they would like to move up into the entry luxury market, and and Mercedes and Audi moving down into the same market with the CLA and A3 sedan, it’s getting awfully crowded. They also address Fisker’s downward spiral and compare it to Tesla’s success within the same segment.... Read More | Share it now!

1989 BMW E30 M3 vs 2013 Scion FR-S vs 2013 Volkswagen GTI! Head 2 Head Episode 31

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Motor Trend’s Mike Febbo & the 2013 Scion FR-S take on European Car’s Greg Emmerson & the 2013 Volkswagen GTI. Joining the mix is a beloved classic, as the 1989 BMW E30 M3 makes an appearnce . Compared to the Scion & VW, the E30 carried a heftier price tag for it’s time but represented the definition of a fun, affordable sports car. And so, it serves as the benchmark for this episode’s Asian & European contenders. Join Mike & Greg as they hash it out in their quest to see which is the “better” car.... Read More | Share it now!

Track Techniques in a Subaru WRX STI, Subaru BRZ, and Mini Cooper S Coupe – The J-Turn Episode 7

This week on The J-Turn, Jessi Lang heads to Buttonwillow Raceway Park to prepare for her upcoming Chump Race at Daytona, where she’ll face 119 other competitors. With the help of Motor Trend contributor and race car driver, Randy Pobst, and Motor Trend’s vehicle coordinator, Scott Mortara, Jessi get schooled on how to handle traffic on the track and learns the intricacies of passing and being passed.... Read More | Share it now!

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA: Affordable Luxury? – Ignition Episode 63

On this episode of ignition, Frank Markus heads to Saint Tropez to test out the CLA, which is Mercedes-Benz’s brand new entry into the youth market. The idea sounds fraught with danger: another sub-$30,000 Benz, this time with a 2.0l 208hp transverse engine, 258 lb-ft of torque, and a front-wheel drivetrain. Will this new entry level kinder-Benz find the same fate as C230 sport coupe from several years ago, or is this a completely new philosophy on an entry level luxury car? ... Read More | Share it now!

David & Mike Talk Roadkill! Plus New Challenger & Muscle Car Wars – Wide Open Throttle Episode 61

Roadkill’s David Freiburger and Mike Finnegan join Jessi Lang, Angus MacKenzie and Jonny Lieberman on this episode of Wide Open Throttle. The panel answers your most burning Roadkill questions and gives a little insight into what it takes to create the show every month. The discussion then turns to muscle cars, including what the new Dodge SRT Challenger needs to do in order to compete with the Ford GT500 and the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28.... Read More | Share it now!

Nissan Project 370Z vs 1970 Datsun 240Z with RB26 Track Battle! – The Downshift Episode 54

Many months ago, Nissan asked their fans to help them create the ultimate 370Z track car. They called it Project 370Z. To put it to the test, Nissan fans were asked to vote for a challenger to compete against it. They chose a 1970 Datsun 240Z with an RB26 engine transplant built by Gordon MacSwain. On this episode of The Downshift, we head to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for an epic David vs Goliath battle between these two amazing machines.... Read More | Share it now!