This week on The J-Turn, Jessi Lang flat-foots John Hennessey’s modified 2013 Chevy Camaro ZL1 at the Texas Mile. See if she’s able to reach John’s predicted top speed and whether Patrick O’Gorman can break the standing mile record in Hennessey’s camo-wrapped Ford GT.... Read More | Share it now!
Autos & Vehicles
2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG: Back in Black and Electric! – Ignition Episode 61
On this episode of ignition Motor Trend Technical Director Frank Markus heads to the Circuit Paul Ricard in the South of France. Here he will test the most powerful iteration of the Mercedes SLS AMG, the Black Series. While there, Mercedes pulls wheels out its ecofriendly brother, the Electric Drive, and let’s Frank have a go at it.... Read More | Share it now!
The Ranchero Returns Part 2! Alaska or Bust, the Sequel – Roadkill Episode 14
On this episode of Roadkill, the 14-month dream of ice racing in Alaska comes true! More than a year ago, on Episode 2 of Roadkill, Freiburger and Finnegan hit the road in a ’68 Ford Ranchero with a wild goal: to drive 3,600 miles from Los Angeles, California, to Big Lake, Alaska, to go ice racing. Somehow, they instead found themselves in the bottom of the Grand Canyon. You really need to check out Episode 2 to understand the level of fail that has chased these guys. ... Read More | Share it now!
Ralph Gilles Talks Viper TA! Plus Dodge Challenger and NYIAS Round Up – Wide Open Throttle Ep 59
Special guest Ralph Gilles, President of SRT, sits down with Angus MacKenzie, Randy Pobst, Jonny Lieberman and Ed Loh at the New York Auto Show and give their thoughts on SRT’s Viper TA. The crew also discusses the future of the Challenger, as well as which cars caught their attention at the 2013 New York International Auto Show.... Read More | Share it now!
Snow Drifting the Toyota GT 86 with Fredric Aasbo! The Downshift Episode 53
On this episode of The Downshift, we head to Norway to see what Formula Drift driver Fredric Aasbo does in the offseason in the cold Scandinavian winters.... Read More | Share it now!
2013 Mitsubishi Evolution GSR: Rally Car for the Road! – Ignition Episode 60
On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago takes a look at what makes the Lancer Evolution such a dream car for enthusiasts. Ten generations in, has it strayed away from its rally car roots? ... Read More | Share it now!
Behind the Scenes at HOT ROD Magazine! HOT ROD Unlimited Episode 30
Ever wondered what a job at HOT ROD magazine is really like? In this episode of HOT ROD Unlimited we take you inside the offices at HOT ROD to show you what goes in to publishing the longest running automotive magazine of all time. You’ll see the staff at work as we brainstorm new issues, work in the shop, shoot feature cars in the studio and drive our favorite cars. It’s hard work, but someone has to do it.... Read More | Share it now!
Who’s On the Right Track? Plus Cadillac and Motor Trend Reviews! – Wide Open Throttle Episode 58
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang, Angus MacKenzie, Carlos Lago, Ron Kiino, and Jonny Lieberman discuss which automakers are currently headed in the right direction and which ones could use a change in thinking. The crew also give their opinions on Cadillac’s recently announced twin-turbo, 420 horsepower V-6 and explain the the reasoning behind the variation in Motor Trend car reviews.... Read More | Share it now!
2013 Tesla Model S vs 1956 Citroën DS-19! Head 2 Head Episode 29
It’s a once in lifetime match up as Jonny Lieberman pits the classic 1956 Citroën DS-19 against the ultra modern 2013 Tesla Model S. Innovation is the name of the game as conventional combustion collides with bleeding edge tech. Will the upstart American electric disrupt the tried & true French four-cylinder? Which of these two contenders will go down in automotive history as the true revolutionary? Join Jonny on location in Seattle as he puts both cars through their paces & schools us the true meaning of “Musking.”... Read More | Share it now!