Gear and Tech : January 30, 2009
Audi is working on a new technology called “Travolution” which allows for drivers to tell when the stoplight will change. Think of all the times you are rolling up quickly on a stoplight trying to decide whether or not the light will turn red by the time you get there. Thanks to Audi’s Travolution [...]
Gear and Tech : January 29, 2009
What the hell is a Rotary Motor? What’s all this about rotors and NO PISTONS!?! Blasphemy! Jokes aside, the rotary gets a lot of flack but there’s actually many advantages to this type of engine. While you make think that’s “rotarted”, read on to learn more.
News : January 28, 2009
There’s much hype over the new 2010 Mustangs, and the most important part is the engine choices. There’s been a lot of gossip and smack talk about potential Mustang engines, and now you can add one more to the fire. 400 Horsepower sound good?
Events : January 27, 2009
There’s nothing better than hanging out with a group of car aficionados killing time and talking shop. Throw in a smoking hot Dodge Viper SRT10, 600 horsepower Nissan 350Z, and a slap-your-momma C6 ZO6 Corvette into the mix and you’ve got yourself one hella good Dyno Day.
Humor : January 26, 2009
Nigerian Police are holding a goat in custody for accusations of stealing a car. A goat that Nigerian police believe to be a witch that transformed into a goat in order to evade authorities. Yes, you read all that correctly. I’ve heard some pretty crazy stuff, but Grand Theft Auto: Goat is definitely a new one.
Humor : January 26, 2009
What’s in a name? Plenty. Take for example the fictional British spies James Bond and Harry Palmer. There’s a reason why everyone remembers James Bond and nobody has a clue who Harry Palmer is (I’m sure it doesn’t help that Harry Palmer sounds like someone addicted to self-pleasure).
Bad analogies and juvenile sex [...]
Gear and Tech : January 23, 2009
While viewing coverage for this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon, I’ve noticed a few trends that might take off here in the States.
The main thing that I’ve seen is wheel vinyl…As in printed vinyl on the lips of wheels. Printed Graphics on cars is nothing new of course, but putting this type of thing on wheels [...]
News : January 23, 2009
So you may have noticed we’ve given the National Speed website a face lift. A little nip here, a tuck there. But not to worry, we didn’t go all Kenny Rogers on you. We’re still the same National Speed you’ve come to know and love.
“OMG! They Killed Kenny!”
But this isn’t just a [...]
Editorial : January 22, 2009
As the automotive industry catches up with the technology at its disposal, more and more brick and mortar shops are opening online performance parts stores. In an industry that’s largely resistant to change, it’s nice to see people finally embracing the opportunities that an online performance parts store has to offer.
But there’s trouble in [...]
Editorial : January 21, 2009
Alright, I’ve seen a lot of odd conversions and such, but this one is just out there.
Midfield motors went out of the way for advertisement and crafted up a Lexus LS400 with a pickup bed on it. Not too sure where the rear end came from, but in all honesty, it’s a clean conversion…despite how [...]
Gear and Tech : January 20, 2009
Everything old is new again. Rocky Balboa, Rambo, Indiana Jones, John McClane, even the Dodge Challenger have all blown the dust off and made notable digital age comebacks. And while Indiana Jones probably should’ve stayed in mothballs, the brand new Radio Flyer wagon looks set to make a welcome return.
As you can see, [...]
News : January 19, 2009
Yep, that’s it folks. The white horseman of Top Gear has officially been revealed. There’s been much speculation as to who the legendary “stig” is, and the cat is finally out of the bag.
It’s 33 year-old Ben Collins! Ben Collins has raced everything from NASCAR and Lemans, to doing movie stunt work. Most recently Ben [...]
Editorial : January 16, 2009
Pay no attention to Greg’s Dream Garage list, this is the real deal. However, I drive a Ford Focus station wagon, so take my opinion for what it’s worth…
1961 Triumph TR6 Trophy Bird. I’ve always wanted a motorcycle, and if I can ever afford it, this is the one I’d get. You can [...]
Editorial : January 15, 2009
You know, I figured it’d be a lot easier to narrow it down to 5 cars I wish I had, but alas it seems almost impossible. I could probably narrow it down to a top 20, but that’d still be tough. Either way, I’ve tried to narrow it down to a top 5. For some [...]
News : January 14, 2009
Well here’s one that’s rather off the wall.
Created by Loren Kulesus, the Cadillac World Thorium Fuel Concept (WTF) is designed to last 100 years without any normal maintenance. That means tires, gas, oil, or anything for that matter. How would they go about achieving this, you might ask? Apparently they’re using something called “Thorium” [...]
News : January 14, 2009
Right up there with the greatest unsolved mysteries of the world (who’s the second gunman on the grassy knoll? Who shot J.R.? What happened to Steven Seagal’s career?) — the true identity of Top Gear’s The Stig has finally been revealed…
Sort of.
News of the World reports that the anonymous driver is a happily [...]
News : January 13, 2009
For those of you looking forward to the stout and sleek Ford Interceptor, you can pretty much throw that idea out of your head.
J Mays, Ford’s design chief is officially saying that Ford Motor Company’s plans for a new RWD Sedan is done-for. Mays states that FoMoCo has “Other Priorities” and that “We’re going down [...]
News : January 12, 2009
I may not be the biggest fan of hybrid automobiles, but it would appear my prayers have finally been answered. Fisker Automotive, the newest American manufacturer of green automobiles for aging hippies, has actually made a Hybrid that doesn’t look like a hulked out electric shaver.
Click to biggie-size for extra sexiness.
Not only is [...]
News : January 12, 2009
Hennessey, of Twin Turbo Viper and SRT fame, has got their hands on a 2010 Camaro already.
A supercharged 6.2 liter LS9 fuels the new Camaro (dubbed the HPE700) and it pumps out 705 horsepower and 717lb/ft torque routed through Michelin PS2’s (not PlayStation’s) wrapped around lightweight HRE wheels. Slowing down the Camaro is a set [...]
Gear and Tech : January 9, 2009
Sorry for the deceiving title, I’m not hawking parts today. This article is about increasing the Top Speed Performance of your vehicle. Sure, you can always increase acceleration, but it gets to a point where horsepower becomes a minuscule factor and you’re aerodynamically limited as opposed to horsepower or gearing limited. This is mainly for [...]
News : January 8, 2009
Yep, it’s time folks. For a while now, the GTR Spec V has been speculated on more than Britney Spears or Oil prices. It’s officially official! Nissan released the scoop this week. Unfortunately though, it will NOT be sold in the US.
So what does this Spec V have that the GTR doesn’t? Well first off [...]
Media : January 7, 2009
Today I felt like highlighting automotive videos shot with REAL Production quality. While the burnout you did in your dad’s Camaro on Streetfire was cool, the fact that it was shot on a cellphone and was so fuzzy you could barely make out your mullet and acid washed attire was not cool.
I suppose the point [...]
Media : January 6, 2009
Watch the video below to learn about the greatest breakthrough in medical science since the twelve hour erection. And if for some reason the embedded video doesn’t work for you, click the following link to learn more about Turbolestra.
Hear what customers are saying about Turbolestra!
“Turbolestra is the most mind-blowing experience I’ve had since [...]
Editorial : January 5, 2009
We’re now through the looking glass. The world has changed and there’s no turning back. The machines have won. At this point it’s only a matter of time before Judgment Day arrives and a metallic endoskeleton that looks strangely like the Governor of California comes marching down the street to urge you [...]
News : January 2, 2009
Tired of getting punked on the way to the Grocery store? Wanting to run 9’s at the dragstrip but take the kids too? Trying to take a weekend roadtrip and smash on a few turbo Corvettes along the way? Folks, if you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, I have your answer.
The LSX Gods [...]
