On this episode of The Downshift, we take a look at the completely redesigned 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. Since 1953, the Corvette has captured the hearts of driving enthusiasts worldwide, but will the next evolution of this American icon change the game? We talk with the engineers and designers behind the birth of this amazing machine to find out.... Read More | Share it now!

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago tests the new Porsche Boxster S. Sporting a new electric steering system and a wider track than before, Carlos puts the smallest Porsche through the Ignition paces to find out if it retains the fun and liveliness of its predecessor.... Read More | Share it now!

On this episode of Roadkill, David Freiburger and Mike Finnegan of HOT ROD magazine fly out of town, buy a car from a junkyard, make it run and drive, do burnouts, add nitrous, drag race twice, almost die, and the auction off the car at the end. The scene begins at CTC Auto Ranch in Denton, Texas, where the guys score a ’67 Plymouth Barracuda with a 360 V8, but without a carburetor, interior, glass, or brakes. By the time they sort out a number of other mechanical woes, they’re off for some burnouts and some racing at North Star Dragway, right next to the Auto Ranch. Then it’s a 300-mile drive to Houston for the NMCA Lone Star Nationals race. But, as you’ve come to expect from these guys, that doesn’t exactly go smoothly. But then they add NOS nitrous and it makes everything ok as they hang out with Jeff Lutz and Tim Reed from HOT ROD Drag Week right before they have to sell the car and hit the plane home. ... Read More | Share it now!

On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang learns the intricacies of the laws of physics in her first motorcycle training course. Find out how she fares on two wheels and see if she earns her M1 license!... Read More | Share it now!

On this episode of The Downshift, we get an inside look at Lucra Cars and their LC470. Utilizing carbon fiber and Chevrolet LS engines, the Lucra produces over 600hp and has a curb weight of less than 2000lbs. It is one of the most ludicrous cars you will ever see on the road and has the sweet sound to match!... Read More | Share it now!

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago tests the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE. Carlos puts the 1LE through Motor Trend’s instrumented performance tests, then hands the keys over to pro driver Randy Pobst at Willow Springs International Raceway to see how it tackles the track.... Read More | Share it now!

For the final video of 2012, we take a look back at the highlights (and lowlights!) of Season 1 on the Motor Trend Youtube channel. Join hosts Angus MacKenzie, David Freiburger, Jessi Lang, Carlos Lago, Ari Henning, Mike Finnegan, Jonny Lieberman, Bradley Adams and more as they share their favorite memories and most challenging moments from 2012… and offer a few hints at what’s in store for 2013 and Season 2!... Read More | Share it now!

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago finally tests the eagerly anticipated 2013 SRT Viper. Carlos runs the Viper through the gauntlet of Motor Trend’s instrumented performance tests, while professional racing driver Randy Pobst hits the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca racetrack to see if he can charm the snake.... Read More | Share it now!