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Greener than the Green Hell: Meet the Mercedes-AMG GT R

Last week, Mercedes-AMG revealed to the world an even sharper version of its GT supercar, because yes, the GT CLEARLY wasn’t fast enough as it was. The GT R is painted in a very eye-searing shade of green. First of all, let’s talk about the looks. One of the most …June 29, 2016

Another Day, Another Pagani Zonda

At the beginning of 2014, I started my career at The Car Guide . One of the first news I posted on the website was about the launch of the Pagani Zonda Revolucion; this car, which was shown at the Geneva Auto Show, was heralded as the last Zonda. From …June 28, 2016

Here is the Blackbird, the Advertising's Industry's New Star

Car ads are often the first contact between the average buyer and a new model. They will see the car on TV, and this may start a thought process that will lead them into the dealership. This is why the manufacturers spend fortunes to film these short videos. Obviously, costs …June 28, 2016

Ford Commemorates 1966 Le Mans Victory

Last weekend, Ford was trying to repeat one of the most significant events of its history. Fifty years ago, the American manufacturer managed to score the first three spots at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, an endurance race that, at the time, was usually dominated by Europeans. In fact, …June 27, 2016

The Volvo S90 and V90 Polestar Might Be Coming

Shortly after discovering the new Volvo S90 and its gorgeous wagon variant, the V90, rumours started coming out: during a conversation with Volvo’s R&D boss Peter Mertens, Motor Trend supposedly learned that both cars would receive a power upgrade, courtesy of the Polestar division. Currently, the most powerful S90 develops …June 27, 2016

Made in USA: the Most American-made Vehicles are…

In the United States, American-made products are highly regarded, with good reason, as they obviously boost the local economy as opposed to foreign-made products. However, are all the domestic-brand vehicles really assembled with components sourced from the United States? That’s what the Kogod School of Business figured out. This establishment …June 22, 2016

Porsche’s Not-so-secret Weapon for Le Mans: The Two-time Winning 919 Hybrid

Race cars have long since been test beds for all kinds of automotive-related technologies. From brakes to tires, engines and gearboxes, much of what we take for granted in our road cars were, at one point, developed for racing, and were fine-tuned for our use. We owe much of our …June 21, 2016

24 Hours of Le Mans 2016: Surprise Ending!

If the first 23 hours and 50 minutes were relatively tame, the last ten minutes turned out to be some of the most memorable in Le Mans history. Toyota had essentially won the race roughly 90 minutes before the end. This assessment was overheard from a famous repeat winner of …June 21, 2016

Dodge Viper production to end with limited-edition packages

About 25 years ago, Chrysler created the Dodge Viper, a ferocious beast equipped with a monstrous, 400-horsepower, 8.0-litre V10 engine, developed with the help of Lamborghini. The Viper was a hard-to-drive, crude sports car, but it was blisteringly fast. The Viper gained refinement over time, and its output climbed too. June 21, 2016

The Acura NSX that will Race at Pikes Peak

Honda/Acura wants to dominate Pikes Peak this year; after a modest effort last year, the manufacturer just announced its latest race car that will be tasked with setting a record on the 20-kilometre, 156-turn course of this steep climb. The Acura NSX you can see above is a powerhouse, equipped …June 20, 2016

Death Of Anton Yelchin: His Jeep to Blame?

Yesterday, 27-year-old actor Anton Yelchin was found dead at his home in California. Friends of his found him pinned between a pillar at the bottom of a steep incline and his 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Theories as to how this may have happened abound, but one in particular stands out. June 20, 2016

Mopar ’16 Ram Rebel Revealed

Every year since 2010, FCA’s performance-parts division Mopar has conjured up a limited-edition vehicle that features a unique appearance package. This year marks the first time Mopar chooses a truck on which they work their magic. The Mopar ’16 Ram Rebel is obviously based on the 1500-series full-size pickup, and …June 16, 2016

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