by Fast Machines | Feb 18, 2014 | Exterior
Before you can say, “I love saving gas more than life itself,” Toyota’s next-generation Prius plug-in hybrid will automatically park itself and start recharging. Toyota has just installed wireless charging systems on three Prius plug-in models for a year-long test in...
by Fast Machines | Feb 18, 2014 | Auto News
Porsche has confirmed rumors that it has suspended sales of its high-performance GT3 model after several reported fires. “We have asked dealers to stop selling the 911 GT3 until we can analyze reports of engine problems in a very small number of vehicles,” said Nick...
by Fast Machines | Feb 18, 2014 | 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...
by Fast Machines | Feb 18, 2014 | Exterior
Continued from Part 2 After the New Jersey race, Sasha—having still not learned his lesson—was eager to drive the K from Maryland to NSF Racing Headquarters in Cocoa, Florida. Hey, what’s another 1000 miles? The car broke down repeatedly on this drive and had to be...
by Fast Machines | Feb 18, 2014 | Auto News
Mazda is preparing to launch a new crossover in Japan this year, based on the sub-compact Mazda2. The small crossover/SUV segment is one of the few growing markets in Japan, with sales climbing 7.2 percent last year while overall vehicle sales remained stagnant. The...