Having a Swede on our Editorial team means we’re constantly subjected to ultra-boosted Saab and Volvo one-offs — not to mention the horrendous techno often accompanying said videos — but this one really stands out. After all, when was the last time you saw a 1969 Saab 99, let alone one that pumps 700 hp [...]

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And the hits just keep on coming for America’s former automotive darling.
Today Toyota announced its intentions to withdraw from F1 at the end of this season, citing economic reasons. The team has escaped the axe once before, but this time’s for real, we’re afraid. It’s pretty odd timing considering the recent reveal of their new [...]

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Apparently bored stiff with Gymkhana mayhem (if that’s possible), Ken Block has moved on to bigger things… literally. Determined to hoon his Subie no matter what the conditions, Block has slapped a set of friggin’ tank tracks — yes, you read that right — onto an STI rally car for a bit of mountaineering. Our [...]

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Don’t get too attached as the VW R models are currently a Euro-only offering, but they certainly look tasty. Boasting extra turbo boost, the Golf R and Scirocco R put down 270 hp and 265 hp respectively, and while we’re not sure just who would confuse them with a G-force centrifuge, they will doubtless be [...]

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Conan has never been shy about the fact that he still owns — and allegedly drives — a 1992 Ford Taurus SHO, a vehicle he considers to be the pinnacle of automotive engineering and ingenuity, but which others seem to… er, not hold in such high esteem. To thank him for his unwavering support, Ford [...]

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