On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago reviews the extremely limited Subaru Impreza 22B STI. Created to celebrate the automaker’s 40th anniversary and multiple consecutive World Rally Championship wins, the 22B is a wider, more powerful, and very special version of the STI. And when we found out there was one in the country, we had to drive it. How does this right-hand drive, decade-plus old car fare? This week, we find out. ... Read More | Share it now!
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2013 Slow Mo Special: Happy Holidays from the Motor Trend Channel!
Happy Holidays from the Motor Trend team! Thanks for joining us for Season 2 as we continued to grow and evolve. We’ll be taking a break until the new year and returning on Monday January 6, 2014. Stay tuned for Season 3 and an exciting new year of programming, but until then enjoy our Slow Mo Special featuring many of the best scenes from this year’s adventures captured in glorious (and gratuitous) slow motion!... Read More | Share it now!
Dirt Cheap Rat Rod! 1968 Charger Buildup and Thrash – Roadkill Ep. 23
Freiburger and Finnegan think this is the best episode so far! It’s the longest, too. This show has it all: a Mad-Max-vibe 1968 Dodge Charger built with motorhome parts, sideways Dukes-style action, lots of low-buck wrenching, hilarious snafus, and cameo appearances by the Macho Grande from episode 8, the ’66 Buick Special convertible from a pre-Roadkill episode, the ramp truck from episode 20, and the Fury from episode 22. Enjoy the last Roadkill of 2013!... Read More | Share it now!
The One with the 2014 Lexus IS F! – World’s Fastest Car Show Ep 3.29
Currently the fastest production car in the Lexus line-up, the IS F is a formidable competitor to it’s German classmates. Naturally, Justin takes the 416 hp, V- 8 performance tuner to the track to experience its full range of capabilities unhindered by traffic and the rules of the road. Of course, this trip comes with a twist. As the sun sets, Justin lights up the flares, turning an ordinary safety tool into something considerably less safe, only as the crew at World’s Fastest Car Show can.... Read More | Share it now!
First Drive: 2015 Nismo GT-R! Plus Tokyo Motor Show & Mitsubishi Concepts – Wide Open Throttle Ep 91
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Ed Loh sits with the Motor Trend crew and talks about their trip to Japan for the Tokyo Motor Show. They reminisce about the the past years of the show and highlights of this years event, including the new Nissan IDX & Nismo GT-R, all the way to a road test of the new hybrid PHEV Mitsubishi Outlander and the all-new Acura NSX.... Read More | Share it now!
Volkswagen Baja Bugs! Starting an Off-Road Club with the Iconic Beetles – Dirt Every Day Ep. 23
Ever wonder how to start your own off road club? On this episode of Dirt Every Day, Fred and his friend Dave start an off road club, buy Volkswagen Baja Bugs and head to the desert to have a drive like idiots and have fun.... Read More | Share it now!
2015 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S vs 2014 Jaguar XKR-S GT! Head 2 Head Ep. 48
On this episode of Head 2 Head, Carlos Lago pits two great Britons against each other: the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S and the Jaguar XKR-S GT. The similarities between these two run deep. Base price and power are similar, and both have carbon ceramic brakes, adjustable dampers, and Pirelli P Zero Corsas. The factories responsible are 37 miles from one another; it’s easy to imagine the engineering groups meet for warm beer — or tea. Which one deserves the bragging rights? This week, we find out!... Read More | Share it now!
2013 End of the Year Drift Special! – Ignition Ep. 97
On this episode of Ignition, we look back at some of the best sideways tire-smoking moments from this 2013 season! We’re taking a break for the holidays, but we’ll be back in the new year for Season 3. Stay tuned!... Read More | Share it now!
REPLAY: RoadKill Live! Day 3 – Crusher Camaro Engine Swap at PRI
Day 3 of RoadKill Live presented by Holley will follow Freiburger and Finnegan as the pick up where they left off. They are in the process of swapping a 670hp LS7 engine into the HOT ROD Crusher Camaro in just three days on the floor of the PRI (Performance Racing Industry) trade show. The engine is in and the drive line is hooked up, now it’s time to finish up some minor details and see if they can get it running!... Read More | Share it now!