Wisconsin Motor, a company known for its small air-cooled engines, also built larger engines, including the Wisconsin T-Head, which was used in various cars, trucks, and aircraft. One such engine was used in Sig Haughdahl’s 1922 Wisconsin Special race car,…
Porsche has launched the 911 GT4 R, a new customer race car that replaces the 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport. Unlike previous GT4 race cars, which were Cayman-based, this one is built on the 911 platform—specifically, the 911 Cup car,…
Koenigsegg’s Jesko Absolut just shattered the quarter-mile record for non-EV production cars after a simple over-the-air software update. The twin-turbo 5.0-liter V8 hypercar, making 1,600 horsepower on E85 fuel, now clocks a blistering 8.54 seconds at 190 mph in the…
The difference between manufacturer-installed (OEM) turbos and aftermarket turbos goes beyond their origin. Quality control, warranty, and after-sales care are significant factors. OEM turbos are covered under the automaker’s warranty, while aftermarket parts have varying warranties and build qualities. Price…
BMW M CEO Frank van Meel has openly admitted his fondness for the original M1 and expressed a desire to see a modern successor. The last M1 rolled off the production line nearly 50 years ago, in 1978, and despite…
A $250,000 budget unlocks a wild mix of new cars, from razor-sharp sports sedans to burly off-roaders and even a few sensible choices. Our readers weighed in with their dream purchases, revealing a spectrum of tastes—some chasing raw performance, others…
Bristle Motor Speedway’s half-mile oval has been resurfaced more times than most fans can track, toggling between asphalt, concrete, and dirt over the past six decades to solve problems created by the previous surface. Opened in 1961 as Bristol International…
Hyundai has just unveiled the eighth-generation Elantra sedan—known as the Avante in South Korea—at the Busan Mobility Show, and it’s a design departure so bold it makes most mainstream compact sedans look instantly dated. The new Elantra ditches evolutionary styling…
A 1956 Ford Thunderbird with both soft and hard tops is listed on Craigslist for $23,500. This two-seat classic comes loaded with rare power accessories, including power windows, seats, steering, and brakes, plus air conditioning (functionality not confirmed). The car…
Vespa is celebrating its 80th anniversary with the 2027 Edizione Ottantesimo, a limited-edition collector’s scooter that pairs the brand’s iconic steel-bodied heritage with its most powerful engine yet. Unveiled in Rome during the “80 Years of an Icon” celebration, this…