It seems like, over the last few years at least, that lap times around Germany’s famed Green Hell have stopped falling. Don’t get me wrong, there have been some impressive runs, like last the Dodge Viper ACR’s farewell 7:03.03 run, the Mercedes AMG GTR’s 7:10.92 and the new front-wheel-drive hero Civic type R taking the … Read more
I bought a $300 Eclipse GSX that hasn’t run in 10 years. That sentence alone is almost enough to commit someone into psychiatric care, or at least a very good shrink. Before you decide that I’m fit for a straitjacket let me explain myself. I know I’m the new guy here and you don’t know … Read more
In recent years the “hot hatch” market in the US grew a massive amount. Ford launched the Focus ST and Fiesta ST which have both been praised endlessly by journalists including us. Chances are you’ve heard of the Chevy HHR, it’s the ugly panel van/car thing that you see running around town. You’ve probably also … Read more
Toyota introduced the GR engine family in 2005 as a replacement for the outdated MZ, JZ, and VZ engines. Just like the engines, it replaced it used a 6-cylinder design and has been proven to be a very reliable engine. The 2GR-FE doesn’t have the same cult following as the 1UZ or 2JZ, but it’s … Read more
Electric vehicles are the future of the automobile. Companies like Tesla have massive backing even though they continue to turn “meh” quarterly profits. The idea of a cleaner and more efficient transport system is loved by many. Electric cars are becoming more popular every day, but one thing is still missing from the EV market: a … Read more
The VQ35DE is one of Nissan’s greatest modern achievements, which ultimately led to the VQ37. The main reason that the VQ35DE was such a great accomplishment is because of its versatility. It made an impressive 300 horsepower, whilst keeping 22+ mile per gallon. The JDM community praises the VQ35DE, but is it really that good? … Read more
You may have heard of the Toyota AZ engine. It was designed for economy focused Toyota products and it’s still in production today. Unlike the 2AZ, the 2ZZ is built for excellent performance. It was the first four cylinder engine from Toyota to use both an aluminum block and an aluminum cylinder head which saves … Read more
Toyota introduced the 2.4L 2AZ-FE engine in 2000 as a replacement for the outdated 2.2L 5S-FE engine. The 2AZ-FE used advanced features to improve efficiency and reliability. Unfortunately, this engine does have the same cult following that the 1UZ, 1JZ, and 2JZ have, but it’s still a cool little engine. 2AZ-FE: Engine Basics and Specs … Read more
The Fiesta ST and Focus ST have been hyped up by automotive journalists since they came. We praise the Fiesta ST, in particular for being one of the most fun hot hatches ever. The Focus ST is also fun, but with a slightly more grown-up attitude. If you’re in the market for a hot hatch, but … Read more
