Posts By Ed M.
Motor Trend – Cheap vs Expensive Mufflers – Video
January 2, 2017 | Ed M.
Muffler makes a difference when it comes to performance. What’s the real difference in power between mufflers that cost $40 each versus $100 each? What’s the power difference between a 2½- and 3-inch exhaust on a mild street … Read More
2017 Yamaha YZF-R3 – Video
January 1, 2017 | Ed M.Potent Twin-Cylinder Powerplant Large 321cc twin-cylinder engine offers excellent performance whether navigating cross-town traffic, hitting the twisties, or on the racetrack.
Striking Yamaha R-Series Styling Yamaha supersport-inspired styling with a full fairing in a chassis that makes it perfect … Read More
New 2017 BMW 5 Series Sneak Preview – Video
January 1, 2017 | Ed M.
Size-wise, the new 5 pretty much stays the course. Its dimensions are all within an inch of the previous car’s, except for overall length, which grows by 1.2 inches. Unlike the current 7-series, the 5-series does not use … Read More
1981 To 1988 2nd Generation E28 BMW 5 Series History – Video
January 1, 2017 | Ed M.
The BMW E28 is the second generation of BMW 5-Series mid-size sedans, and was produced from 1981 to 1988. It replaced the E12 and was initially produced with petrol 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines. In 1983, a diesel engine … Read More
Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe Black Series Race Track Run – Video
January 1, 2017 | Ed M.
In case the 451 hp and 443 lb-ft in the standard-issue C63 AMG or the 481 and 443 offered by that car’s AMG Development Package aren’t quite cutting it, the C63 AMG BS makes 510 hp at 6800 … Read More
Lamborghini Huracan TwinTurbo Fail Close Call – Video
January 1, 2017 | Ed M.
Lamborghini Huracan TwinTurbo Fail Close Call, that must have been one scary ride.
New 2017 Suzuki Ignis Review – Video
January 1, 2017 | Ed M.
The Suzuki Ignis is a likeable and stylish little crossover no matter what spec, but we reckon removing four-wheel drive and hybrid assistance makes this 2WD 1.2-litre version the sweetest of the lot. Forget the on-paper performance and … Read More
Lamborghini Miura P400 SV Restored by PoloStorico – Video
December 31, 2016 | Ed M.The Lamborghini Miura SV, chassis #4846, was the pre-production of subsequent Miura SV production. Unveiled at the 1971 Geneva motor show on Bertone’s stand (while Lamborghini showed its new Countach), the car was truly a one-off, carrying over parts from … Read More
2017 Mercedes CLS550 With Fi Exhaust – Video
December 31, 2016 | Ed M.
Frequency Intelligent Valvetronic Exhaust System technology offers our cutting-edge intelligent ECU exhaust control valve, with an emphasis on the optimization of both acoustics and performance. It is a testament to our philosophy of the ultimate union of comfort … Read More
Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series vs Koenigsegg CCR Evo – Video
December 31, 2016 | Ed M.
Rolling race featuring Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series vs Koenigsegg CCR Evo.
Mercedes Concept EQ Test Drive – Video
December 30, 2016 | Ed M.In 2017 Mercedes-Benz will again start the trade show year with an appearance at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The company is set to present its latest technological developments at its 600 m2 stand between 5 and 8 January. The … Read More
Drag Race – Honda NSX vs Civic Type R – Video
December 30, 2016 | Ed M.
Surely this drag race will be a foregone conclusion? Well, yes. The NSX is far more powerful and will easily destroy the Civic, but what if the Civic Type R had a five-second head start? Would the NSX … Read More
2017 Mercedes GLS Tuning Kit by LARTE Design – Video
December 29, 2016 | Ed M.
The list of parts Larte offers is pretty long, and it includes front wheel arches, rear door plates, side sills, front fender inserts and all sorts of carbon trinkets. The black car is supposed to have Swarovski crystals, … Read More
2017 MG ZS – Video
December 29, 2016 | Ed M.
Presented at the Guangzhou International Auto Show, it’s poised to hit some global markets in 2017, including the Middle East, Australia and the UK. However, MG is no longer making cars in Britain, not even from knocked down … Read More
Motor Trend The House Of Muscle Garage Eprisode 1 – Video
December 29, 2016 | Ed M.
The House of Muscle featuring Mike Musto! Check out the all-new show, right here on the Motor Trend Channel!
Before showcasing other people’s treasured muscle cars, The House of Muscle host Mike Musto takes us on a tour … Read More
Initial D 4th Stage Arcade – Video
December 29, 2016 | Ed M.
In Odaiba Japan’s Joypolis game center. Race in either Takumi’s AE86, Keisuke”s FD3S or Bunta’s GC8. All cars have complete interiors with full vehicle motion and force feedback steering wheels, shifters, and working gauges inside the vehicle. 600 … Read More
Aston Martin DB4 GT Lightweight – Video
December 28, 2016 | Ed M.
The latest in our “Morning Coffee” series comes in the form of the iconic DB4 GT, gloriously lipsticked in white and driven in anger by its owner, Paul Michaels of Hexagon Classics. Introduced in the fall of 1959 … Read More
80th birthday Land Rover Surprise – Video
December 28, 2016 | Ed M.
The Land Rover Experience centre in Solihull recently welcomed a very special guest. Geoff, a lifelong Land Rover fan, celebrated his 80th birthday with a special surprise organized by Land Rover and his daughter. Getting behind the wheel … Read More
1972 To 1981 1st Generation E12 BMW 5 Series History – Video
December 28, 2016 | Ed M.
The BMW E12 is an automobile which was produced by BMW from 1972 to 1981. It was the first generation of the BMW 5 Series mid-size sedans. The E12 was released as the 520 and 520i 4-cylinder models, … Read More
1958 Lotus Type 16 Test Drive – Video
December 28, 2016 | Ed M.
The Lotus 16 was the second single-seat racing car designed by Colin Chapman, and was built by his Lotus Cars manufacturing company for the Team Lotus racing squad. The Lotus 16 was constructed to compete in both the … Read More