by Fast Machines | May 19, 2012 | Fast And Dangerous
The moment that Malaysian carmaker DRB-Hicom took control of Lotus in April, rumors were born that Lotus’s fifth owner was looking for a sixth. Since then, DRB execs and British politicians have cooled the speculation with sobering comments that no changes are...
by Fast Machines | May 19, 2012 | Formula One Blog
Videos shot by F1 fans during the Spanish Grand Prix weekend, including two views of Michael Schumacher’s crash with Bruno Senna. Practice at turn three The long, fast turn three is one of the Circuit de Catalunya’s tyre-killing corners. Here an HRT gets out of shape...
by Fast Machines | May 19, 2012 | Exterior
May 16, 2012 at 3:48pm by Sam Schembari We had the chance to experience an early iteration of the GT500’s launch-control system during our first ride in the 662-hp beast, and now Ford has finalized the calibration and released details on how it can be engaged. The...
by Fast Machines | May 19, 2012 | Auto News
When the Ferrari P4/5 Competizione was first revealed to the world decked out in full carbon fiber, there was hardly any doubt in anyone’s minds that James Glickenhaus had a real winner with the bespoke Ferrari. And now the P4/5 Competizione has set a new record,...
by Fast Machines | May 19, 2012 | Fast And Dangerous
A myriad of factors determine the price at U.S. pumps. The price of crude oil—and more importantly, gasoline—has climbed to painful levels once again. As of early April, the quote for Brent crude, the international yardstick, was about $126 per barrel—only some $16...