by Fast Machines | Feb 12, 2013 | Fast And Dangerous
Mercedes-Benz’s intention to produce a crossover based on the wildly popular new front-wheel-drive architecture underpinning the A-class, the B-class, and the CLA-class is no secret. We’ve spied Benz’s littlest ute being tested, and we know it will be built at the...
by Fast Machines | Feb 12, 2013 | Spares
If you live where it snows, all-wheel drive is a good thing. But it’s not everything. A little extra ground clearance, for instance, also makes it easier for your car to get through the thick stuff. Also, even in New England and Colorado, it doesn’t snow...
by Fast Machines | Feb 12, 2013 | Exterior
When it comes to unveiling all-new cars, there’s the easy way—debuting the car in one go at an auto show—or the less-easy but more exposure-friendly way, which involves a long, drawn-out “preview” process. McLaren has decided to go with the latter, revealing the...
by Fast Machines | Feb 12, 2013 | Auto News
Ford’s COO Mark Fields says the brand is following EPA rules in certifying its vehicles fuel mileage. The company recently fell under scrutiny by Consumer Reports for failing to deliver on mpg promises, but Fields said that isn’t the company’s fault. “Our testing...
by Fast Machines | Feb 12, 2013 | Fast And Dangerous
It’s Monday, and that means it’s time to present this week’s shifter. You’ll have until mid-day Wednesday to identify the make and model of the vehicle whence this shifter came. The first person to respond correctly in the Backfires section below will win a Save the...