Mercedes-AMG is reintroducing a V8 engine in the C-Class, abandoning the turbo-four plug-in hybrid for performance reasons, according to industry signals.
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Here’s What 20 Years Of Tire Progress Looks Like In Lap Times
A review of how tire technology has evolved over two decades and its effect on racing lap times, based on recent coverage trends and analysis.
Someone Slapped A Turbo On A 100-Year-Old Ford Model T Engine. Will It Actually Work?
A recent experiment involves fitting a turbocharger onto a century-old Ford Model T engine. Will it operate effectively? Experts are watching closely.
They Said A Porsche 944 K-Swap Was Impossible. They Were Wrong
A project claiming a Porsche 944 K-swap was impossible has now been completed, challenging previous assumptions about the swap’s feasibility.
China’s Best-Selling EV Can Drift Really Well
China’s best-selling electric vehicle has been observed performing impressive drifting maneuvers, sparking widespread interest and speculation about its capabilities.
The Dodge Viper V10 Is Back—In A Tiny New Supercar
Dodge revives the Viper V10 in a compact new supercar, sparking renewed interest in the iconic engine. Details are still emerging about the model.
Tuning The Bugatti Tourbillon’s V16 Exhaust Sound Took A Lot Of Work. It Was Worth It
Bugatti spent significant effort tuning the V16 engine’s exhaust sound for the Tourbillon, highlighting the complexity and precision involved.
Gabriel Bortoleto Is ‘Willing To Sacrifice Everything’ To Achieve F1 Greatness. Anything Less Isn’t An Option
Brazilian driver Gabriel Bortoleto states he is ready to sacrifice everything to reach Formula 1, signaling intense commitment amid rising interest in his career.
Shaping Your Car Exhaust Like A Silly Straw Is Horrible For Performance, Dyno Proves
A recent dyno test confirms that modifying a car exhaust to resemble a silly straw significantly reduces performance, raising concerns among enthusiasts.
Cadillac V-One Concept Engineer Spills The Secrets Of A Customer-Spec Le Mans Hypercar
An engineer from Cadillac’s V-One project discloses insights into a customer-specific Le Mans hypercar, sparking industry interest and speculation.