F1 to have mandatory we...

Filed under: Motorsport , Formula One For the first time in F1, a mandatory weight distribution ratio will apply in 2011. Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport said the front-to-rear ratio must be 46:54 per cent, due to the arrival of Pirelli as the sport’s new exclusive tyre...

Another Sensible Daily ...

As we get closer to the aptly-named B.F.E. Grand Prix 24 Hours of LeMons in Colorado next weekend, I decided to pay a visit to the team building the first-ever LeMons Marlin. All I can say is: Ho-lee shit! More » More here:� Another Sensible Daily Driver: Swiss-Cheesed,...

2011 Jeep Grand Cheroke...

A capable, well-appointed first step on Chrysler’s long road to recovery. The rocks and desert surrounding Moab, Utah, have seen a lot of things. Dinosaurs hatching, dying, and turning into tar. Mormons fleeing persecution, flourishing, and inspiring a hit HBO show. And Jeeps. Lots and...

The 600 Club: A Celebra...

We celebrate the standouts at the 400-, 500-, and 600-hp milestones. “Horsepower wars” might be the most overused phrase in automotive journalism (aside from “award-winning 3-series”). Like most abused terminology, it’s a little inaccurate, reflecting some laziness on the part...

Japanese Collectibles: ...

Three classic Japanese cars now worth a lot of yen. Japanese cars grew up fast in the 1960s. They were toddling by 1966; walking by 1970; and, by 1975, the Honda Accord was a runaway success. Some of those cars are now edging into the collector market. One rare toddler is an original...

How Automakers Will Mee...

Model Behavior: A panoply of tech will help automakers reach government-mandated efficiency standards. Starting this year with 2011 models, the federal government’s fuel-economy standards, which have sat frozen for years, are going to get a big-time thaw—the biggest change since the...

Bobby Rahal: What I’d...

Bobby Rahal’s had a fulfilling racing career. But the 57-year-old feels he left a little on the table. C/D: You are fielding  factory GT2 BMW M3s in the American Le Mans Series this year as an owner, as you did last year. Is that working out? BR: I’m very happy with it. We won...

BMW Motorsport Parts No...

Until now, BMW only offered parts from its Motorsport catalog to people (and maybe even entities) in Europe. Not so any longer; professional and amateur racers in the U.S. will now be able to buy parts for select vehicles. The initial limited release will include catalogs for the 2008...

The Future of the Inter...

Despite the green hype, internal-combustion engines will keep powering vehicles for the foreseeable future. Carlos Ghosn, the CEO of Nissan and Renault, has proclaimed that battery-powered vehicles will account for 10 percent of global new-car sales by 2020. Mr. Ghosn, of course, is...

2011 Chevrolet Corvette...

A track-focused tribute to the Vette’s Le Mans heritage. Chevrolet is launching a special Corvette Z06 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vette first competing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1960. Called the 2011 Z06 Carbon Limited Edition, only about 500 examples will be...