by Fast Machines | Jul 21, 2012 | Fast And Dangerous
July 20, 2012 at 4:17pm by Andrew Wendler Mercedes-Benz today revealed details regarding its Beltbag inflatable restraint-system. Aimed at reducing injury to rear-seat passengers in frontal impact collisions, the system likely will debut in the next S-class, which...
by Fast Machines | Jul 21, 2012 | Formula One Blog
Heavy rain just before the start of the session kept everybody in the garage for the opening 25 minutes, other than an installation lap from Bruno Senna in his Williams. That was simply a shakedown to assess the car given the minor damage sustained at the end of FP1...
by Fast Machines | Jul 21, 2012 | Exterior
Temples of Speed: The four main sites of velocity worship. For automakers set on the glory that comes from breaking records, going fast has become a very serious business. Speed-obsessed manufacturers get bragging rights and the halo of technical supremacy, but first...
by Fast Machines | Jul 21, 2012 | Auto News
Challenging drivers from all areas of motorsport, Porsche is now offering the “Grid Fit” challenge — a workout with a leader board meant to test and improve driving-related fitness. For about $150, participants can test themselves on the course, which spans 10...
by Fast Machines | Jul 21, 2012 | Fast And Dangerous
July 20, 2012 at 5:53pm by Justin Berkowitz The Volkswagen Jetta’s long-awaited changeover from the current inline-five-cylinder engine to a turbo four will happen in 2013 for the 2014 model year, the company’s U.S. product czar Rainer Michel told us this week. Soon...
