Join our host Charlie Romero as he interviews Michael Niko, the managing engineer of the Porsche Carrera’s new PDK transmission. The PDK replaces the Tiptronic transmission of past 911 Carreras, and operates with a double clutch, combining the technologies of the automatic converter and the manual transmission. Transmission one controls the odd gears [...]
Continue reading: 2009 Porsche Carrera PDK TransmissionPorsche proved to the world that the 2008 Cayenne S is not just a typical, everyday SUV by once again entering it in the 2008 Transsyberia Rally. The rally covers 4,300 miles from Moscow to Mongolia in 2 weeks over severe and rough ground to fast terrain. By entering the Cayenne S into such [...]
Continue reading: The 2008 Porsche Cayenne S takes on the Transsyberia RallyIf you’re thinking about a used hardtop for your BMW Z3 or Z4, beware! I get to talk to a lot of people about their BMW roadsters and you wouldn’t believe some of the nightmare stories I have heard about buying a used hardtop.
The BMW roadster hardtops are great. They not only look [...]
Nissan Americas recently invited journalists to the dedication of its new U.S. headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee, moving from its temporary location in Nashville. The new facility is designed to enhance employee productivity, and to be a “green” workspace.
The ten-story facility will house 1500 employees and is located on a 50-acre campus with a restored wetland [...]
Le Mans Week 2008 began with a series of events that transformed this quaint town in France to a world class venue, honoring the 76th running of the race.
One event of Le Mans Week is the “Technical Scrutineering,” where fans can get up close and personal with their favorite race cars. Also on hand [...]
New forum sponsor (NorCal & SoCal regions), Valley Motorwerks are proud sponsors of the Spec30 Racing Series. Here is VMWERKS President, Walter Ford, recalling the recent opening race.
The season opener at Infineon Raceway was a raging success. The series has already grown from the 2 cars last year to 6 competitors on Saturday (March [...]
Recently I had the opportunity to tour BMW’s Werks 1 Production Factory in downtown Munich.
This facility is responsible for world-wide production of the M engines as well as a significant number of 3 Series wagons. The video features manufacturing areas such as the robotic welding arms, robotic car painting as well as final car prep [...]
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On our recent trip to Denmark to test drive the new BMW 1 Series Coupe, the folks from BMW took us on a detour to BMW Welt (translation: BMW World) in Munich, Germany. BMW Welt is all-new, designed by the architectural design firm Coop Himmelb(l)au to showcase the BMW experience. Located in [...]
Continue reading: BMW Welt Video TourIf you’re an off-road junkie, the Land Rover Experience Driving School is right up your alley. Land Rover creates courses that showcase Land Rover and Range Rover capabilities and strengths with the help of in-car instructors. We had the chance to take the Range Rover Sport out in the mud at the Land [...]
Continue reading: Off-Roading in a Range Rover Sport at the Driving Experience
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