The Wankel rotary is famous for pretty much one thing – being the beating heart in one form or another of Mazda’s RX cars. While Mazda has been the biggest champion of the quirky rotary format over the years, deploying it in its sports cars and a few other things now and then, it wasn’t … Read more
This is not pro racing. There is no television contract, few spectators, no autograph signing and minimal glory. The expenses are typically low enough that you don’t need sponsors to fund it–just three or four buddies who all want to split the costs and wrench, drive and compete together in the same car. Team Up First Photography … Read more
BENGALURU: “A container truck going over the road divider and crashing on a car coming in the opposite direction, it was one of the most horrible accidents ever witnessed on this busy highway. Six innocent lives were snuffed out within seconds for no fault of theirs. Pulling each victim from the mangled remains of the … Read more
[GRM+ members read this article first. Subscribe and gain access to more exclusive content for only $3/month.] Questions about fender rolling, downsizing tires, wheel spacers or even what separates a racing wheel from a street wheel? Lucky for you, we have answers. Quick Tips for Using a Fender Roller Most metal cars have a fairly aggressive lip inside the fender opening that stiffens the panel and provides support … Read more
Making power isn’t about silver bullets—it’s about putting together a system that works efficiently. While trick parts and the right amount of money can really help build power, there are also free or nearly free ways to pick up power no matter what’s under the hood. These tips can help just about every kind of enthusiast. … Read more
Over the years, Carl Heideman and his crew have taught hundreds of people to weld at his hands-on workshops at Eclectic Motorworks. We asked him to share with us his recommended best practices for executing clean, perfect welds every time. The welds in this story were performed by 15-year-old Jack Heideman. We’ve seen the good, the … Read more
AICMA also highlights on the need for advanced bicycle centre for testing and certifications. Despite the critical importance of bicycles—both traditional and e-cycles—as a mobility solution capable of driving progress towards Net Zero emissions and promoting sustainable, eco-friendly, and healthy transportation, the bicycle sector faces several challenges. These include slow technological adoption, inadequate infrastructure, insufficient … Read more
For something boasting nearly 700 horsepower, the 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona’s press rollout seemed fairly subdued. No smoke machine, no Night Ranger-grade lasers. One of the first comments out of the mouth of Dodge Brand CEO Matt McAlear: Approach the Charger Daytona “as a muscle car first and an EV second.” Okay, Matt, you’re on. Indeed, the new … Read more
The drumbeat of bad news coming from the UK’s car industry in 2019 is becoming deafening. Jaguar Land Rover is cutting 4500 jobs, Honda is set to close its long-established Swindon plant, Nissan has reversed plans to build the next X-Trail SUV in Sunderland, and Ford will axe up to 1000 jobs at its engine plant in Bridgend. Last … Read more
The world was a bit shocked when news of a potential merger between Honda and Nissan was dropped. But the bigger question that crossed many minds was, “Why?” We know Nissan has been in some financial trouble lately, but for Honda to consider throwing it such a lifeline is perplexing. However, new reports indicate that … Read more