Introduction to ABS and Traction Control Systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and Traction Control are key for vehicle safety. They help maintain control during braking and acceleration. While ABS prevents wheels from locking up, Traction Control stops wheelspin. These systems work together to ensure a smoother and safer ride. On most vehicles, they share many…
Toyota Altezza RS200 – Japan’s Quirky Yet Understated Sports Sedan While sporty four-door models today present themselves decked out in aggressive body enhancements and contrasting exterior trim, one unsuspecting sleeper sports sedan quietly rolled off Toyota assembly lines at the turn of the millennium featuring an unlikely pairing of reserved business exterior draped over uncompromised…
Ford Pantera – The American-Powered Italian Muscle Car The Ford Pantera represented a unique collaborative project between Ford and Italian sports car builder De Tomaso in the early 1970s. Ford saw an opportunity to bring a European flair to the American muscle car market. By powering a De Tomaso-built Italian body with Ford’s Cleveland V8s,…
The Mercedes rally car German automaker has a little-known history in rally racing dating back to the 1950s. Long before rally became synonymous with brands like Subaru and Mitsubishi, Mercedes competed with big sedans in the World Rally Championship’s precursor. Let’s shine a light on Mercedes’ surprising rally pedigree and the motorsport accomplishments of models…
BMW Rally Car has a reputation for luxury performance sedans and sports cars rivaling the likes of Mercedes and Porsche. But BMW also has a significant racing heritage in the unlikely arena of rally racing. From the 2002ti of the 1970s to the E30 M3 in the 1980s, BMW proved it could be competitive in…
Bugatti EB110 – The Carbon Fiber Pioneer Engineered to Reclaim Racing Glory Among supercars kindling multi-million-dollar auction bidding frenzies, few rev higher claiming ultimate performance bragging rights than Bugatti’s legendary pre-WW2 Type 35 dominating early Grand Prix races piloted by race aces like Achille Varzi and Tazio Nuvolari. Yet after discontinuing auto production in the…
BMW M3 E30 – The Legendary Original M3 The BMW M3 E30 first arrived in 1986, establishing a new performance benchmark for the brand. Built from the two-door 3 Series coupe, the E30 M3 brought race-tuned performance to the street. This iconic first M3 generation combined track-capable handling with everyday drivability, creating an instant legend. …
1969 Ford Boss 302 – The Ultimate Mustang of the Classic Era The legendary Boss 302 marked the peak of Ford’s performance efforts during the 1969-70 Mustang years. Developed for Trans Am racing homologation, the Boss 302 distilled Ford’s racing know-how into a street-legal package ready for the track. Its high-revving 302 V8, competition suspension…