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Why Is The Audi RS5 So Heavy? Let's Look At The Numbers
The new Audi RS5 being 5,192 pounds made me realize something: Almost every performance car is absurdly heavy these days. It isn't just the RS5 or the BMW M5—two cars that got a lot of flak—but every single super sedan since…
This Forgotten Renault Concept Nailed The Retro Revival
Back in the 1990s, a retro wave swept through the auto industry, injecting a heavy dose of nostalgia with cars like the Nissan Figaro and the Volkswagen New Beetle. Owned by BMW at the time, the now-defunct Rover Group was…
Does It Make EVs Better?
Since the dawn of the automobile, racing has served as the world’s fastest laboratory. Powertrains, chassis, and aerodynamics, all pushed to their limits in some of the most grueling conditions, with one overarching goal in mind: to go faster. Formula…
This Is Why Performance Cars Must Get Fatter To Survive
When the Audi RS5 Avant debuted last week, one key figure from the technical specifications sheet immediately stood out. Not the horsepower, not the torque, or even the performance stats—but the weight. Ingolstadt's super wagon apparently went on a McDonald’s…
The Difference Between Horsepower And Torque (And Why It Matters)
"The Aston Martin Vanquish produces 824 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque," the car journalist confidently rattles off before cutting to B-roll of the grand tourer speeding off into the distance, presumably with the might of 824 perfectly coordinated stallions.…
This $350K Mustang Boss 429 Isn’t Just Another Restomod—It’s Better
Yes, I am fully aware that I recently wrote an entire article highlighting how "the rich" have ruined the classic car hobby. That's still true. But what's also true is that a properly done restomod can be an amazing machine. …
Car Ownership Is Up For Debate In Congress. Here’s What’s At Stake
In November 2024, I wrote a story about imported Kei trucks and the state-level restrictions being placed on them across the country. In Texas, the Department of Motor Vehicles simply changed its policy, preventing owners from registering with the state,…