by Fast Machines | Jun 20, 2015 | Fast And Dangerous
Posted on 06.19.2015 17:00 by James Wolfcale The second-generation W113 1963 Mercedes-Benz SL has always been somewhat overshadowed by its more collectable W198 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “gullwing” predecessor. Most of that comes down to rarity, but — and I might...
by Fast Machines | Jun 20, 2015 | Fast And Dangerous
Some records, it seems, are not made to be broken. News from Germany that the owners of the Nürburgring have effectively banned timed runs over the 12.9-mile long Nordschleife means that the current production-car record of 6 minutes and 57 seconds, set by the Porsche...
by Fast Machines | Jun 20, 2015 | Formula One Blog
Once out of his stricken car, stuck in the gravel, Rosberg clapped his hands in frustration. In the post-qualifying press conference, he was more sanguine. “I’m not sure what happened,” he said. “I went on the AstroTurf at the penultimate corner and maybe I overdid...
by Fast Machines | Jun 20, 2015 | Exterior
BMW is launching its new 7-series with a reduced engine portfolio, but more powerful engines are in the wings, according to company sources. At launch, the U.S. market will only get a turbocharged 320-hp, 3.0-liter straight-six, and a 445-hp, twin-turbocharged...
by Fast Machines | Jun 20, 2015 | Auto News
Toyota may be looking to expand its Prius family even more. Through its joint collaboration with Mazda, Toyota is reportedly developing a Prius SUV model, which will likely be a production version of the C-HR concept shown at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. The two...
