–Overview: Chevrolet’s venerable Cruze, introduced for 2011, is a solid-yet-aging player in the compact-sedan segment, and it will see its first significant redesign when the new 2016 model goes on sale later this year. Despite not faring too well in its C/D comparison-test appearances, the current Cruze is a handsome all-around package, albeit one with a relatively tight back seat, and is noteworthy for being one of the few compact
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Ford and Los Angeles–based Galpin Auto Sports have a history of partnering on unique automotive creations that dates back half a century—Galpin is credited with helping to popularize custom vans and street rods in the 1960s—and here to prove that the relationship is as lively as ever is the F-150 Halo Sandcat. This Galpinized Ford F-150 was created to promote Xbox One’s upcoming Halo 5: Guardian shoot-’em-up game, which debuts October
Ford and Los Angeles–based Galpin Auto Sports have a history of partnering on unique automotive creations that dates back half a century—Galpin is credited with helping to popularize custom vans and street rods in the 1960s—and here to prove that the relationship is as lively as ever is the F-150 Halo Sandcat. This Galpinized Ford F-150 was created to promote Xbox One’s upcoming Halo 5: Guardian shoot-’em-up game, which debuts October
– Say you’re RAF Wing Commander Andy Green, preparing to become the world’s first human to drive a car faster than 1000 mph. You’re gonna want to know that your stopping mechanisms are in top working order. That means testing the various air brakes, wheel brakes, and parachutes that will eventually bring the Bloodhound SSC to a halt. We can’t blame Commander Green for wanting to do a few shakedown runs—but
– Say you’re RAF Wing Commander Andy Green, preparing to become the world’s first human to drive a car faster than 1000 mph. You’re gonna want to know that your stopping mechanisms are in top working order. That means testing the various air brakes, wheel brakes, and parachutes that will eventually bring the Bloodhound SSC to a halt. We can’t blame Commander Green for wanting to do a few shakedown runs—but
– Call it a case of sibling rivalry. The new NSX is certain to enliven Acura showrooms when it arrives late this year, but what about Honda? Sure, the brand will be getting the new Civic Type R and possibly also a tiny mid-engine two-seater, the S1000, a more powerful export version of the Japanese-market S660 kei-car roadster. But how about a real, dedicated sports car that could be a halo
– Call it a case of sibling rivalry. The new NSX is certain to enliven Acura showrooms when it arrives late this year, but what about Honda? Sure, the brand will be getting the new Civic Type R and possibly also a tiny mid-engine two-seater, the S1000, a more powerful export version of the Japanese-market S660 kei-car roadster. But how about a real, dedicated sports car that could be a halo
-If you’re a racing fan, you’ve probably watched plenty of in-car videos of laps around the famous Le Mans circuit. We’re betting you haven’t seen one like this: Nissan mounted a 360-degree camera to the roof of a GT-R, letting you view a lap from angles not even the driver can appreciate. Technology! – Now, caveats apply. See how there’s no numbers on the “speed” and “RPM” gauge overlays? In