by Fast Machines | Oct 15, 2013 | Fast And Dangerous
Mini has announced a host of new driver-assistance technologies for its next-generation Cooper hardtop, including adaptive cruise control, automatic city braking, and more. Since its reincarnation under BMW’s tutelage in the early 2000s, the Mini Cooper has...
by Fast Machines | Oct 15, 2013 | Formula One Blog
Rally GB organisers will also eagerly anticipate the prospect of such a high-profile name competing in the event, especially with Sébastien Ogier having already wrapped up the WRC title for Volkswagen. Andrew Coe, chief executive of International Motor Sports Ltd,...
by Fast Machines | Oct 15, 2013 | Spares
Toyota is deferring loan payments for customers who are directly impacted by the shutdown. Toyota announced Tuesday special payment deferrals to auto owners hit by the government shutdown. The company’s financing arm said it would allow customers employed by the...
by Fast Machines | Oct 15, 2013 | Exterior
Only a few months after Hyundai opened its new motorsports center just outside of Frankfurt, Germany, it seems that the brand’s plans include more than just a WRC-spec version of the i20 subcompact hatch. Australian publication Drive reports that the Korean automaker...
by Fast Machines | Oct 15, 2013 | Auto News
BMW’s M5, M6 and its derivative models boast impressive output, but don’t forget how heavy they are. The M5 is just under 4,400 lbs and the M6 Gran Coupe slightly north. Other vehicles achieve comparable performance with less power, so why spend such conspicuous sums...