Less famous than their rugs, Iran’s auto industry is a cornerstone of its economy. When George W. Bush first dubbed several countries the “Axis of Evil” in 2002, few knew what that truly meant for the future of U.S. foreign policy. But no one—not even the President himself—knew then that these evildoing countries [...] Related posts:
Ford’s awesome off-roader gains two real doors, drops its base engine, and picks up a few new toys. We’ve been enamored with the F-150 SVT Raptor ever since Ford unveiled the truck nearly two years ago. The off-road capability, toughness, and all-round bad-ass-ness quickly made the Raptor a C/D favorite. It’s clear we weren’t the only [...] Related posts:
Each week, our German correspondent slices and dices the latest rumblings, news, and quick-hit driving impressions from the other side of the pond. His byline may say Jens Meiners, but we simply call him . . . the Continental. Right now, traveling anywhere between Mercedes-Benz’s Stuttgart headquarters, the company’s Bremen factory, and its Papenburg test track, [...] Related posts:
For a band of special cops in South Africa, every night is dangerous, every traffic stop can be deadly. The witch doctor scatters the bones onto the dirt floor of a shanty lit only by a candle. The air is close, smelling of burnt sage. Around the witch doctor—he’s called a “sangoma”—are snakeskins and bottles of [...] Related posts:
On Tuesday, we posted an audio recording of a mystery car’s exhaust note. To hear it again, click play above. We sort of gave this one away by running through all eight gears. That, combined with a (sometimes) thundering V-8, can only mean one thing: it was a Lexus IS F. Like that sound? Download the [...] Related posts:
Chevy’s middleweight Corvette makes for a hugely capable convertible. Currently in its sixth generation as America’s sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette bristles with track-bred performance, unmistakable design, and everyday comforts. Although it hasn’t been entirely modernized—leaf springs, anyone?—General Motors has whittled away at the car’s rough edges for well over half a century, resulting in one [...] Related posts:
Taking newfound civility to the fringes of civilization. Don’t be alarmed if you think the 2011 Dodge Durango looks a lot like a stretched Jeep Grand Cherokee with a crosshair grille, because that’s essentially what it is. While the underpinnings are largely shared, Dodge tells us that the Durango is more focused on hauling people—it has [...] Related posts:
Hyundai will use the Paris auto show to debut the ix20, a sketch of which appears above. The company describes it as a B-segment MPV, meaning it will likely be similar to the Chevrolet Orlando that also will bow in Paris. The ix20 is touted to combine engaging driving dynamics with the practicality of a minivan, [...] Related posts:
The designers from Tilke GmbH have unveiled their design for the new Formula 1 racetrack set to be built near Austin, Texas. The location is scheduled to host F1 races from 2012 through 2021 and will be the first purpose-built Grand Prix circuit in the U.S. The course runs counterclockwise and is 3.4 miles long, with [...] Related posts:
The unveiling of the 2011 Dodge Durango gave us an unexpected look at a new Dodge logo design. This image of the Durango’s steering wheel reveals a shield-shaped chrome emblem, with the word “Dodge” centered inside a crosshair design. It’s a change from the old ram’s head logo (pictured below) that used to mark all [...] Related posts: