Spotlighting Lexus 2nd Gen IS350 Balancing Sport Sedan Capability When Lexus launched in 1989 as a spinoff luxury division from parent company Toyota, the bold maneuver initially questioned whether adequate separation distanced itself stylistically and reputation from economy car roots. But wider subsequent model ranges broadened appeal attracting customers seeking refined reliability absent from some…
In the realm of motorcycling, the trike motorcycle offers a unique blend of freedom, stability, and versatility that appeals to a diverse range of riders. Whether you’re seeking a more balanced ride, additional cargo space, or simply a different riding experience, trike motorcycles present an excellent alternative to traditional two-wheeled bikes. This comprehensive guide delves into everything…
Lotus Rally car name conjures images of racetrack glory in Formula 1 and sports car racing. But the British automaker also boasts a lesser-known history of giant-killing achievements in international rally competitions. Despite modest resources, Lotus models including the Cortina MK2 and Sunbeam Lotus stunned established makes in the 1960s and 1970s. Let’s explore how…
MG Rally Car – Most car enthusiasts know MG only for classic British roadsters from decades past. But in the early 2000s, the MG brand enjoyed rally racing success campaigning an unlikely hot hatch contender – the MG ZR. An affordable roadgoing warm hatch available with 160hp, engineers from MG and their motorsports division turned…
AE92 Rally Car is the fourth generation Toyota Sprinter Trueno coupe, also known as the AE92 outside Japan, carries performance ambitions thanks to its appearance in Initial D. But long before drift fame, privateer teams demonstrated the AE92’s surprising rally racing potential despite front-wheel drive and just a small 1.6L engine. Through significant upgrades extracting…
Few supercars shocked the 1990s era quite like the Vector W8. Developed with aerospace technology by American visionary Gerald Wiegert, the low-slung Vector caught the automotive world off-guard by outperforming exotics costing multiples more. By independently developing advanced race-bred components engineered for extreme speed, Wiegert aimed to prove American ingenuity could create a supercar surpassing…
Each January as competitors converge on Saudi Arabia, they prepare for over 7,500 miles of intense off-road competition across the region’s stark, unforgiving terrain. Since inaugural events starting in 1979 traversed from Paris to Dakar, Senegal, the namesake rally evolved into motorsports penultimate test of endurance. Originally conceived by Thierry Sabine after getting lost in…
The world of drifting might seem like a scene straight out of “The Fast and the Furious” – high-powered cars, ear-splitting screeches, and drivers seemingly defying physics as they hurtle around corners in a controlled slide. But beneath the flashy exterior lies a demanding art form, requiring precise car control and a deep understanding of…