by Fast Machines | Jun 23, 2017 | Fast And Dangerous
In its attempt to court U.S. buyers, Volkswagen has tried on size big—the spacious, made-for-America versions of the Jetta and Passat sedans—and size tall—the Tiguan and Touareg SUVs. Both approaches have found mixed success on our shores. Now VW finally has figured...
by Fast Machines | Jun 23, 2017 | Exterior
Ever since the maniacal Dodge Challenger SRT Demon arrived in a cloud of hoopla and tire smoke, pundits both amateur and professional have been gabbing about the sheer irresponsibility of Mopar’s street-legal drag car, a monster in the grand tradition of the 1968 Hemi...
by Fast Machines | Jun 23, 2017 | Auto News
The 1970 Porsche 917K used in the epic 1971 Steve McQueen film ‘Le Mans’ will be auctioned off by Gooding Co. at its Pebble Beach sale this summer. ‘Le Mans’ starred legendary American actor Steve McQueen, who played a Porsche factory racing driver contesting the 1971...
by Fast Machines | Jun 23, 2017 | Fast And Dangerous
This is a simple hypermiling test. Take a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel, turn off the A/C, keep the windows rolled up, get on a California freeway, set the cruise control at 55 mph (10 mph under the limit), and see what sort of fuel economy results. Touch the brakes and...
by Fast Machines | Jun 23, 2017 | Exterior
Refreshed for 2018, Subaru’s stalwart Legacy sedan and Outback wago-ute now have prices to go with their revisions. The reworked Legacy begins at $23,055 for a 175-hp four-cylinder–powered 2.5i model, while the freshened Outback with the same trim and powertrain...
