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German Rivalry: A Photo Comparo Between the Audi RS5, BMW M3 & MB C63 AMG

German Rivalry: A Photo Comparo Between the Audi RS5, BMW M3 & MB C63 AMG

Audi. BMW. Mercedes-Benz. Three German companies associated with making poor man’s Porsches.
Audi started in the 80s with the Quattro super-rallye car, which was produced until 1991. But to this day, Audi has made an incredible name for themselves with their line of S and RS cars. BMW became very well known for its M3, or [...]

Lotus and Naomi Campbell Team Up To Help Haiti

Lotus and Naomi Campbell Team Up To Help Haiti

Naomi Campbell, supermodel extraordinaire, and supposed former flame of Eric Clapton’s, has teamed up with Lotus and put her name on a eight brand new, bespoke, Evoras that are being auctioned off with the proceeds going to Haiti relief funds.They’re calling it, “Naomi For Haiti”.
Three “Naomi For Haiti” Lotus Evoras have already been auctioned off [...]

[Video] 2011 Ford Edge

[Video] 2011 Ford Edge

With Ford’s release of the 2011 Edge crossover at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, they bring us a nice little video of it driving down the road, and some still shot video. It’s only a little over a minute, but it’s nice to see things in motion.
The model shown is the Edge Limited  with the [...]

[Videos] 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S

[Videos] 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S

I’m telling you, what a hell of time for Porsche. First they released the new GT3 close to this time last year. Then came a new 911 Turbo, followed 10 days later by the GT3 RS, and now it’s the 911 Turbo S. When does it end?! Wait, I don’t want it to end, I [...]

[Videos] 2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

[Videos] 2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Ford has taken the official wraps off their 2011 Mustang Shelby GT500 and made some videos for us fans to watch and listen to. God, that 550hp sounds mean with the new exhaust, too.
You can tell that these particular Shelbys hold the upgrades of the SVT Performance Package because of the thinner racing stripes running [...]

[Audio] RawAutos on Motor Trend Radio

[Audio] RawAutos on Motor Trend Radio

On January 23, 2010 I was on Motor Trend Radio with Bob Long to talk about the concluded Detroit Auto Show, also called the 2010 North American International Auto Show. I spoke about the new releases from BMW, Audi, Ford, Volkswagen, Buick, Cadillac among others. You can listen to my appearance below, or you can [...]

Quick Drive: BMW ActiveHybrid X6

Quick Drive: BMW ActiveHybrid X6

Back at the LA International Auto Show, I told you about taking the new ActiveHybrid 7 for a nice, but unfortunately, short drive around Los Angeles. Part of the same short test driving sessions, I had the chance to drive around ActiveHybrid X6 as well. Although, with the X6, I had a little bit more [...]

Quick Drive: BMW ActiveHybrid7

Quick Drive: BMW ActiveHybrid7

While I was out in the city of Angels for the 2009 LA Auto Show, I took a hot spin in BMW’s new ActiveHybrid 7-Series sedan.
Before I go any further, though, I must tell you…I don’t like hybrid cars very much. I’ve never been a big fan of them because of the politics, big goose [...]

The Updates: BMW 3-Series LCI

The Updates: BMW 3-Series LCI

With information about the updated 3-Series coupe and convertible comes new upgrades. Most see this as a design refresh, but there are some very appealing things just beneath the surface. Just to highlight the exterior enhancements that are easy to see; the front, lower fascia is now presented with subtle winglets on the air-dam, but [...]

[Pictures & Information] 2011 BMW 3-Series Coupe and Convertible Refresh

[Pictures & Information] 2011 BMW 3-Series Coupe and Convertible Refresh

The New 2011 BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible
BMW Press Release:
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 16, 2011 6pm Eastern Time… BMW has announced substantial enhancements to the 2011 3 Series Coupe and Convertible, including outstanding style updates for 328i and 335i models and a new engine for 335i models. The 2011 3 Series Coupe and [...]

Videos: Ford shows off new 5.0 power

Videos: Ford shows off new 5.0 power

As you may have seen, the 5.0-liter Mustang is back. And to prove that it’s worth all of the hype, Ford has provided us with two sets of videos for the new engine and the new car.
You can read the press release about the 2011 Mustang GT 5.0 here and the press release and details [...]

RawAutos on AutoWorld Radio with Bob Long

RawAutos on AutoWorld Radio with Bob Long

While I was out in Los Angeles for the 2009 LA Auto Show, I met a lot of people that have influenced me and been the inspirations to want to do what I do. I hung out with Matt Farah and the crew from Fast Lane Daily -all of whom I’ve met before- for Matt’s [...]

The Smoking Tire teaches you how to clean your ride

The Smoking Tire teaches you how to clean your ride

If you’re like me, and the rest of car enthusiasts around the world, you love keeping your car clean. Whether it’s old or new, junk or exotic, you love your ride. I’m obsessed with my Bullitt, and I know most of you are crazy about your cars, too. You don’t have to say anything… I [...]

The Smoking Tire goes to SEMA

The Smoking Tire goes to SEMA

Unfortunately I couldn’t be at SEMA this year. While I didn’t go, there certain were not a lot of people that didn’t go… Matt Farah of The Smoking Tire went and saw some really cool, interesting and weird stuff.
I especially love the Peterbuilt hot rod that was there. And the new Ariel Atom is certainly [...]

[PSA] Schumacher and Bacardi show the effects of drinking and driving

[PSA] Schumacher and Bacardi show the effects of drinking and driving

Michael Schumacher, 7-time Formula 1 Champion, is sponsored by Bacardi, and of course Fiat, who is the parent company to Ferrari and Maserati. Salvatore “The Maestro” Calabrese, said to be one of the world’s greatest mixologists, tries to serve Michael up a nice, tasty beverage while he’s driving a brand new Maserati GranTurismo like a [...]