Autos & Vehicles

Drag Racing with Prudhomme! California Hot Rod Reunion 2012 – HOT ROD Unlimited Episode 21

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On this episode of HOT ROD Unlimited, Elana Scherr heads up to one of the most important racetracks in drag racing history, AAA Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, Calif. This is where it all started for many legendary California drivers, and the track is still jumping today. The NHRA Heritage series hold two of its eleven nostalgia racing events in Bakersfield, and the California Hot Rod Reunion is the final event in the series. We talk to driver Adam Sorokin about his chase for the championship in his small-block Chevy front engine top fuel dragster and meet up with one of our racing heros, Don “The Snake” Prudhomme who tells us what it takes to drive a top fuel car and why he never meant to be a jerk when you asked him for an autograph back in 1973. ... Read More | Share it now!

Behind the Scenes of 2013 Car of the Year – Wide Open Throttle Episode 40

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On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang brings you an inside look at Motor Trend’s 2013 Car of the Year competition. Ride along with the Motor Trend judges as they drive and evaluate each of the 44 contenders, then listen in on the heated deliberations as the judges discuss, debate and decide the 2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year.... Read More | Share it now!

Ford C-Max vs Toyota Prius V! – Head 2 Head Episode 20

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On this episode of Head 2 Head, it’s the battle of the hybrids as Jonny Lieberman pits the 2012 Toyota Prius V against Ford’s 2013 C-MAX Hybrid SEL. There is a lot going on with these cars so to help break down the technical information, so Jonny also talks with Motor Trend’s hybrid guru Kim Reynolds about the Ford / Toyota rivalry & the controversy surrounding their hybrid technologies.... Read More | Share it now!