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Gentleman, We Have Liftoff: Biker's 160km/h Wheelie Goes Awry

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 03:15 PM PDT

You can't deny that wheelies are an integral part of the bicycling, and for those who progress into the motorized world in their older, but not necessarily…wiser years, motorcycling experience. Read more »

Spirited Drive Companion Poll: Which Drive Layout do You Prefer?

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 02:02 PM PDT

The notion that front-wheel drive cars are not as fun to drive as rear-wheel drive cars is rapidly losing validity, as chassis, steering and suspension-tuning techniques have come a long way since the days of Citroen Traction Avant. Read more »

Porsche 921 Vision is a Design Concept for a Modern 928 GT Coupe

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 12:35 PM PDT

Since we were on the topic of French industrial designer Anthony Colard this week (he's the talented guy who penned the AC 5-28 Mont Ventoux, aka the misreported "Dubai Roadster"), we thought we'd share another one of his projects, the Porsche 921 Vision made as a modern interpretation of the classic 928 built from 1977 to 1995. Read more »

EVO Says the Audi S1 Is in a Class of its Own

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 11:34 AM PDT

The Audi S1 is the brand's tiniest hot hatch and the most powerful model of the A1 lineup. Powered by a 228hp (231PS) 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine producing 370 Nm (273 lb-ft) of torque and fitted as standard with Audi's Quattro all-wheel-drive system, the Audi S1 should be quite fun to drive - but is it? Read more »

Project Cars Release Date Confirmed in Latest Gameplay Trailer [w/Video]

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 10:33 AM PDT

If you like racing simulators then the upcoming multi-platform title Project CARS is definitely close to the top of your list. The game has been steadily progressing over the last two years, and what we've been seeing of it as of late has been quite appetite whetting – the latest trailer keeps the hype going and also makes the game's November 2014 debut official. Read more »

What the Heck Was She Thinking? Range Rover Rides the Sidewalk, Hits a Pedestrian

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 09:07 AM PDT

Be our guest and try to find a logical explanation to as what just happened in the following scene where a woman in a white Range Rover suddenly turned the steering wheel and jumped on the sidewalk, smacking down a pedestrian in the process. Read more »

VW Reportedly Approved Basic Concept and Design of Budget Car Made in China

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 08:00 AM PDT

Volkswagen is said to have agreed on the basic concept and design of its budget car for emerging markets, with the project nearing completion after a long gestation period in which it struggled to meet cost targets. Read more »

Mercedes Mulling C450 AMG Stepping Stone Model to Compete with Audi S4

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 07:01 AM PDT

Mercedes-Benz  is reportedly working on a mid-way performance version for the C-Class range. The idea is for it to slot in between the top-spec AMG models and others lower down in the range. Expected to be called the C450 AMG Sport, it will follow in a long line of similarly-positioned models from other manufacturers, called M Sport, F-Sport, V-Sport and so on… Read more »