700 Horsepower & 2,400 Miles! Crusher Camaro Engine Swap Aftermath – Roadkill Ep. 24

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More than any other episode, this Roadkill reveals what it’s really like to work at HOT ROD Magazine. Follow along to get the behind-the-scenes dirt on how we pulled off the Roadkill Live engine swap in the Crusher Camaro at the 2013 Performance Racing Industry trade show, then watch the 2,400-mile trip home from Indy to LA in the Crusher Camaro–including visits with Funny Car Racer Tony Pedregon, Steve Schmidt Racing Engines, and Finnegan’s dad! It all ends with a session at the drag strip where the Crusher went quicker than it ever has.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

2015 Subaru WRX vs 2014 Ford Focus ST! Head 2 Head Ep. 50

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On this episode of Head 2 Head, Jonny Lieberman gets his hands on the all-new, 2015 Subaru WRX, as well as one of Motor Trend’s favorite pocket rockets, the Ford Focus ST. Each car costs about $30,000, sports a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with similar power outputs, and features a 6-speed manual transmission. The Subaru of course features a sporty version of the brand’s “symmetrical AWD” while the Focus makes due with just the front wheels driven. However, since it first appeared, the Focus ST has wowed the Motor Trend staff with ability to dance around corners and, generally, not drive and feel like a front-wheel driver. We like the Focus ST so much that we invited it to last year’s Best Driver’s Car. But does the Ford have what it takes to beat the latest street-tamed rally baby from Subaru? You’re going to have to watch and find out.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

Randy Pobst Visits Volvo & Polestar in Sweden! – The Downshift Ep. 75

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On this episode of The Downshift, Motor Trend’s resident hot shoe Randy Pobst visits Volvo in Sweden. After racing a Volvo for several years and driving an S60 on the road, Randy thought it was about time he visited the home of Volvo. During his adventure overseas, Randy visits the factory, engine plant, proving grounds, Polestar and takes a few hot laps at one of the most unique racetracks in the world.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!