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Introduction to Karting - Part 6

RACE DAY It's taken a long time to get here, many months accelerated through the magic of the internet, but now it's finally time to hit the track in anger, to fight for position, to make some daring passes – or at least to try and avoid getting lapped more than once. Learning all about karting was interesting, shopping was a chore, hitting the track to practice was a blast, but it was all about wheel-to-wheel competition. In this installment of the series we'll take you through our first race day and our first time turning a ... Read more →

Introduction to Karting - Part 5 Tim Stevens

HAVE ENGINE, WILL PRACTICE Finally, after weeks of learning, shopping, and preparation, we have a track-ready kart. If you've been following along with our An Introduction to Karting series you're ...

Introduction to Karting - Part 3 Tim Stevens

HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES? We've been accused of acting as facilitators; as dealers; as dastardly souls encouraging readers to engage in a one-way trip toward an expensive, time-consuming hobby. ...

Introduction to Karting - Part 2 Tim Stevens

RENT YOUR WAY TO GLORY Welcome to the second installment of our Introduction to Karting series. Hopefully the first piece piqued your interest with tales of tiny machines pulling 3 g in the corners ...

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Quick Drive: 2010 Acura MDX gets new nose, powertrain improvements 3 months ago on Autoblog

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VIDEO: See how prototype Chevy Volt bodies are built 3 months ago on Autoblog

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Live Reveal: 2010 Suzuki Kizashi unveiled! 3 months ago on Autoblog

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Autoblog Podcast #134 4 months ago on Autoblog

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Review: 2010 Honda Insight EX, familiarity breeds discontent 4 months ago on Autoblog

First impressions can be problematic, even more so when reviewing a vehicle. When the media gets its first shot at a new offering, the automaker typically invites journalists to a location of its choosing to drive under conditions that show the car in its best light. Such was the case with the ...

REPORT: Four versions of Fiat 500 in the U.S. by 2011, including Abarth 4 months ago on Autoblog

Four 500s by 2011. That is the latest word out of Italy concerning the adorable Fiat 500. While the Chrysler/Fiat merger chugs along, the tiny 500 is the only model that has been officially greenlighted for American consumption under the Fiat banner. To make up for that dearth of models, Fiat ...

Review: Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe goes quick, just don't look back 4 months ago on Autoblog

Climb into the Pontiac Solstice Coupe and there's an unsettling feeling of familiarity. We've been here before. And after driving off, it all begins to gel, although it has nothing to do with our previous stints in the drop-top variant. The Coupe feels like the unruly offspring of a night of ...

Second winner in Mustang Unleashed contest drag races teacher on Pinks [w/VIDEO] 4 months ago on Autoblog

For the second installment of Ford's "The '10 Unleashed" contest, the Mustang is going to the drag strip. Last time, Ford gave a blind man the opportunity to drive, and this time around, a kid fresh out of high school is going up against one of his teachers in the quarter-mile. Derek Murrell ...

First Drive: Ford Mustang Cobra Jet, watch out for second! 4 months ago on Autoblog

Saturday afternoon we went for what may have been the shortest and quickest first drive in the history of Autoblog. When we go on a typical first drive with a manufacturer, we get to drive a vehicle around for at least a few hours in a variety of environments. Not so this past Saturday, when we ...

Sneak Peek: Forza Motorsport 3 5 months ago on Autoblog

Autoblog visited the official unveiling of Forza Motorsport 3, Microsoft's latest racing title for the XBox, at the E3 expo. With graphics playing on numerous flat screens that, to borrow the phrase, moved the game on, and with the backing of an Audi partnership and a gleaming red R8 V10 on a ...

Hands-On: Rolls-Royce Ghost is 100% Roller so far 5 months ago on Autoblog

What is a brand? Beyond the badge, what separates a Louis Vuitton bag from a purse that might be just as good, but made by someone else? We come to that question on the occasion of the Rolls-Royce Ghost which, in some quarters, is being considered a Rolls only in name. Autoblog got a chance to ...

Review: 2009 Cadillac CTS-V offers supercar performance, everyday drivability 5 months ago on Autoblog

Despite recent products to the contrary, when much of America thinks "Cadillac," a lot of people still recall the land yachts of the '70s and '80s. Hoods and decks marginally shorter than your average aircraft carrier, and Sedan de Villes and Fleetwoods serving as hearses or transportation for ...

Review: 2010 Audi A3 TDI, diesel with a healthy dash of sport 5 months ago on Autoblog

Audi started its big push for clean diesel here in the U.S. market this spring when its big Q7 TDI finally went on sale. While the Q7 TDI is one of the most fuel efficient seven-passenger SUVs available anywhere, it's only the beginning for Audi. Assuming that Americans start taking a shine to ...

Review: 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid 8 months ago on Autoblog

At the LA Auto Show in November, Ford unveiled the updated 2010 Fusion and its hybrid stablemate to considerable fanfare. When we got the chance to drive the Fusion a month later we came away impressed, although some of you found the new, larger three-bar grille even more obnoxious than the ...

Aston Martin One-77 Uncovered: In-depth on what's under the skin 8 months ago on Autoblog

At the Geneva Motor Show this week, Aston Martin publicly showed its limited-edition One-77 super-car for the first time. While the design is certainly attention grabbing, the machinery sitting next to it was perhaps even more so. On the first of two press days, the Aston stand was dominated by ...






Autoblog Podcast #151: With Car and Driver's Eddie Alterman

Eddie Alterman wades in with Sam, Chris, Dan, and Jonny to talk about SEMA and other recent events.

 
 

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