On this episode of The Downshift, we head to Fellbach, Germany for a special look at the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center. Part restoration garage and part museum, the Classic Center is tasked with keeping Mercedes-Benz’s illustrious automotive history alive, with ongoing restorations of some of the automaker’s most precious and important models.... Read More | Share it now!

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago searches for the soul inside the heavy yet powerful 2013 BMW M6 Convertible. Is the new M6 really a desirable driver’s car or simply a clever feat of engineering? Or is it both?... Read More | Share it now!

On this episode of Roadkill, David Freiburger and Mike Finnegan go head-to head in an epic driving competition that’s really just an excuse for some hilarious, needless car bashing. The victims are two parts cars for HOT ROD magazine projects: a ’90-something Dodge conversion van that will give up its 360 V8 in the name of hot rodding and an ’87 Buick wagon that was intended as a chassis donor… but after this, maybe not. Let the battle begin!... Read More | Share it now!

On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang continues her look at the future of electric vehicles and the largely divided public opinion on electric mobility. Then we talk with Audi representative Jeff Curry, who brings you a firsthand look at the A3 E-tron, the first full-battery electric Audi to hit US roads.... Read More | Share it now!

On this episode of The Downshift, we follow Watercar through their journey to build the world’s fastest amphibious vehicle. After nearly a decade of development, Watercar believe’s their prototype is almost ready for production.... Read More | Share it now!

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago drives the 2012 Audi R8 5.2 FSI because… well, why not? Audi’s 525 horsepower V-10-powered all-wheel drive coupe delivers the impressive performance numbers, stunning design and sheer driving pleasure that might make it the most complete super car on the road today. ... Read More | Share it now!

On this episode of HOT ROD Unlimited, follow along with Scott Shanks and his ’70 Dodge Challenger convertible as he participates in the Royal Purple Performance Driving Experience at the 2012 HOT ROD Power Tour. For 2012, 5,000 cars were involved in a trek through seven cities in seven days, starting in Detroit and ending in Arlington, Texas. There’s a big party every night, and the Royal Purple Performance Driving Experience is part of that scene. It encompasses three action events that are open to all the cars: an autocross, a drag race, and a burnout contest. See if Scott’s 6.1L Hemi-powered Challenger is up to the challenge.... Read More | Share it now!

On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang reports from the Tesla facility on the day of the long-awaited rollout of the Model S, the world’s first premium all-electric sedan and the car on which the company’s future now depends. Then, Motor Trend Technical Director Frank Markus gets exclusive one-on-one time with Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Chief Designer Franz Von Holzhausen as he tours the Tesla factory and finally gets behind the wheel of the car that Tesla is hoping will galvanize the world’s transition from internal combustion engines to electric mobility.... Read More | Share it now!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Angus MacKenzie brings you the ultimate modern musclecar showdown — 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 vs 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. It’s an epic 3-round bout, with canyon carving up and down Mulholland Highway, hot laps at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca with pro driver Randy Pobst, and a classic quarter-mile drag race finale. It’s a winner-take-all battle for ultimate musclecar supremacy!... Read More | Share it now!