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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There is drifting and then there are epic hero drifts, borderline spins that defy convention and rewrite the rules. This would be the latter. We don’t speak Japanese but it’s pretty obvious that the announcers are quite pleased with this bit of sideways action.
[Source: YouTube via Autoblog]

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For a game that isn’t even out yet, Gran Turismo 5 sure has a lot of yet-to-be-introduced cars running in its code. Today we get a sneak peak at the upcoming Toyota FT-86 Concept, or “Toyobaru”, revving up its 2.0-liter Subaru boxer engine and getting a bit drifty.
[Source: GT Planet]

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