On the premiere episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang brings you the latest on Cadillac's decision to suspend ATS Coupe development, the cutting-edge turbo technology destined for Porsche's next-generation 911 Turbo, and all the major automotive players in this year's Super Bowl commercial blitz. Plus Carlos Lago heads to Honda headquarters to tour the secret automotive museum kept hidden from the general public. And Motor Trend's Edward Loh and Angus MacKenzie stop by the WOT studio to debate the potential fallout from Cadillac's surprising ATS reversal.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang brings you the latest on Hyundai's small car surge, Ford's Eco-Boost double-down, and Chrysler's potential Challenger replacement. From England, Paul Horrell gives you an exclusive look at Aston Martin's all new V12 supercar - the Zagato. And Motor Trend's Edward Loh and Angus MacKenzie stop by the WOT studio to share their thoughts on the real world potential of Chevy's startling new concepts, the Code 130R and the Tru 130S.
On this special episode of Wide Open Throttle, Motor Trend's Detroit Editor Todd Lassa recaps the top 5 cars of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang brings you the latest on AMG's aggressive rollout schedule, BMW's upcoming green machines and the recently spied Chevrolet C7 Corvette. Kim Reynolds is on location at the press debut of Tesla's all new electric prototype - the Model X. And Motor Trend's Angus MacKenzie stops by to discuss the promise and challenges facing Acura's hotly anticipated 2015 NSX.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang brings you the latest on the new 2013 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta and 2013 SRT Viper, future ultra-luxury SUVs from Lamborghini & Bentley, and the potential benefits and complications from the announced GM - PSA Peugeot Citroen alliance. Plus Jessi stops by the set of Ignition to talk with Carlos Lago, who gives us a behind-the-scenes look at Motor Trend's weekly first drive program, including a sneak peek at an upcoming episode on the 2013 BMW M5.
On this special episode of Wide Open Throttle, Angus MacKenzie heads to Switzerland to bring you the hottest cars of the 2012 Geneva Auto Show, including the 2013 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, the Lamborghini Aventador J Concept, and the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang brings you the latest on Chrysler's new innovative warranty program, GM's Camaro ZL1 delay, Jeep's Liberty recall, and President Obama's proposed electric vehicle credit. Plus Jessi hits the road to test out Polestar's new performance tuning software for Volvo.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Motor Trend's John Carey heads to South Africa to ride shotgun in the world's fastest roadster - the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse. Plus Jessi Lang reports from the prestigious Mullin Automotive Museum, home to one-of-a-kind treasures like the 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic, valued at an astonishing 40 million dollars!
On this special episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang heads to Sebring, Florida to experience one of the most challenging races on earth: The 12 Hours of Sebring. After race day we take a look in to the future of Audi Motorsport with the team's upcoming electric-powered e-tron quattro race car that the team will be campaigning next year. Plus we get an exclusive interview with Wolfgang Ullrich, Head of Audi Motorsport.
On this special episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang heads to Sebring, Florida to experience one of the most challenging races on earth: The 12 Hours of Sebring. After race day we take a look in to the future of Audi Motorsport with the team's upcoming electric-powered e-tron quattro race car that the team will be campaigning next year. Plus we get an exclusive interview with Wolfgang Ullrich, Head of Audi Motorsport.
On this special episode of Wide Open Throttle, Motor Trend's Detroit editor Todd Lassa recaps the top 6 cars of the 2012 New York Auto Show.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Motor Trend's Paul Horrell heads to Italy's Nardo test track to get under the skin of Porsche's very first rolling chassis 918 Spyder prototype. Plus Motor Trend's Nate Martinez scores an exclusive walkaround with BMW's open-top performance hybrid concept, the i8 Concept Spyder.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang takes a break from the news to hit the hills of Malibu, CA in Acura's all-new budget-minded 2013 ILX sedan.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang heads to Austin, Texas to test out the hotly anticipated, Alfa Romeo-inspired 2013 Dodge Dart. Plus Jessi brings you the latest on Chrysler's expanding plug-in hybrid minivan rollout and their record quarterly earnings.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang reports from the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center with an up-close look at a lovingly restored 1937 Type 320 Cabriolet B. Then we head to the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art to get a close-to-production sneak peek at the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Concept-Style Coupe, the highly anticipated compact sedan that's expected to wear CLA badges.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Motor Trend's Todd Lassa reports from Detroit with an exclusive look at the police cruiser market, and the growing competition Ford is facing from Chevy and Dodge in a niche it's controlled for the last fifteen years. Plus Jessi Lang tracks the steady rise of domestic auto sales and examines what US car makers are doing to keep up with the increased demand.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang pays homage to automotive icon Carroll Shelby and takes a look at his life and legacy. Though he was born in a small and humble Texas town and worked as both a dump truck owner and chicken farmer, Shelby became a racecar driver who broke records and a visionary designer who indelibly influenced the automotive industry.
On this week's episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang heads to Santa Barbara, California, to drive BMW's new generation M6 Convertible, now equipped with the most powerful engine ever fitted to an M car. Plus, Motor Trend's Paul Horrell reports from Mallorca, Spain with an exclusive look at Audi's A3, the first vehicle to be built on the Volkswagen Group's new transverse-engine platform, MQB.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang reports on Jeep's Olympic tie-in with USA Basketball and Chrysler's decision to axe the Jeep Compass and the Chrysler Town and Country minivan. Then Jessi heads to Malibu to tackle an unforgiving off-road course in the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Altitude, the latest variant of the most iconic Jeep model.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang checks out the 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG lineup and hits the road with the SLS Coupe and the C63 to find out why they are among its most coveted models.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Frank Markus checks out the 2013 GMC Terrain and evaluates at how its speed, performance, and comfort stack up against the segment's competition. Mike Febbo hits the track with the 2013 Porsche Boxster S PDK, the completely redesigned third-generation model now equipped with (gasp!) electric power steering. And Jessi Lang brings you an inside look at Autostadt, the stunning Germany-based automotive museum that recently granted Porsche its own pavilion.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang reports from the Tesla facility on the day of the long-awaited rollout of the Model S, the world's first premium all-electric sedan and the car on which the company's future now depends. Then, Motor Trend Technical Director Frank Markus gets exclusive one-on-one time with Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Chief Designer Franz Von Holzhausen as he tours the Tesla factory and finally gets behind the wheel of the car that Tesla is hoping will galvanize the world's transition from internal combustion engines to electric mobility.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang continues her look at the future of electric vehicles and the largely divided public opinion on electric mobility. Then we talk with Audi representative Jeff Curry, who brings you a firsthand look at the A3 E-tron, the first full-battery electric Audi to hit US roads.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang takes a look back at the storied career of Sergio Pininfarina, the Italian automotive designer and industrialist who influenced the automotive industry at large and produced many of the iconic designs that came to define Ferrari.
To commemorate the 25th episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang takes a look back at the show's evolution and brings you all the bloopers and behind-the-scenes moments you haven't yet seen.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Motor Trend associate editor Scott Evans finally gets behind the wheel of the 2013 Cadillac ATS. Cadillac claims the ATS has the goods to compete with the vaunted BMW 3 Series, but can it actually deliver on that promise?
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang talks with the design team of the 2014 Chevrolet Impala, the car GM is hoping to once again reposition as the flagship of the Chevrolet brand.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang heads to the GM factory in Kansas City to witness the build of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu; then it's on to Detroit, where Lang meets with the Malibu engineer to learn more about the car's 2.5 liter Ecotec engine.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang heads to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca to give you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Motor Trend's 2012 Best Driver's Car competition. Find out how Motor Trend's team of editors, testers, photographers, videographers, drivers and support staff work together to tame this logistical beast.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang brings you behind the scenes of Motor Trend's World's Greatest Drag Race 2! Plus Jessi offers up an exclusive "Unplugged" version of the race without any music-- just the all-engine orchestra you didn't get to hear... until now!
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang and Motor Trend's Technical Director Frank Markus attempt to drive the 2012 Tesla Model S from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in only one charge! It's a classic American road trip, but can the all-electric sedan make it? Watch and find out!
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang meets up with the team from Soul Pancake to teach Mark, an automotive novice, the ins and outs of handling the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500. After helping him conquer the Shelby's manual transmission, Jessi schools Mark in the fine art of burnouts and donuts, then spends the rest of the day basically destroying tire treads. Class is in session!
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang sets out to tackle off-roading at Pismo Beach, home of the most extensive coastal sand dunes in California—1,500 acres to be exact. With the help of off-road veteran David Hamilton and a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, she takes on Pismo's largest bowls and attempts to make it through the whoops without snapping the Rubicon's axle.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang meets with Formula D's Ken Gushi to try her hand at the art of oversteer. After getting a lesson in a stock Scion FR-S, Jessi hits the track, then ends the day with a ride in Ken's professional GReddy Formula Drift FR-S car.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang and Motor Trend road test editor Scott Mortara head to Grange Motor Circuit for a day of karting. Focused on following their lines, hitting the apex, and perfecting corner exits, together they demonstrate why karting is one of the most entertaining and effective ways to become an all-around better driver.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang takes you behind-the-scenes of Motor Trend's 2013 Sport/Utility of the Year competition. Watch the Motor Trend team put this year's 16 contenders through both instrumented and real-world testing and let us know which SUV you think is deserving of the crown.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang and HOT ROD Publisher Jeff Dahlin head to the Mojave Air and Space Port to participate in the Mojave Mile— a standing-start top-speed test open to vehicles of all kinds. Find out if they were able to top out Dahlin's BMW 750i before running out of road.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang spends a day with the 2013 Ford Interceptor Police car. She gets an overview of the sophisticated technology that allows police officers to do their job safer and more efficiently. Next it's on to the Emergency Vehicles Operation Center where she rallies the Interceptor and learns crucial law enforcement techniques.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang heads to Indiana to experience firsthand the impact tires have on a vehicle's performance. Find out how the 2013 stock Subaru BRZ behaves on the track and see the difference a one-inch increase in tire-size makes in its overall performance.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang brings you an inside look at Motor Trend's 2013 Car of the Year competition. Ride along with the Motor Trend judges as they drive and evaluate each of the 44 contenders, then listen in on the heated deliberations as the judges discuss, debate and decide the 2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang attends the Raptor Assault School to learn intensive off-roading techniques. See how the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor performs on a variety of tough terrains, including a white-knuckle rock crawling course and a high-speed desert jumping circuit.
On this week's episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang meets up with some of her fellow show hosts to answer the viewers' most popular questions. Find out how each one landed the job and learn where their love for the industry was born.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang heads to Las Vegas, Nevada to live out her childhood dream of operating a 40,000 pound piece of construction equipment. Find out how she fares in the Caterpillar D-5 bulldozer and the hydraulic excavator.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang takes you to Motor Trend's Truck of the Year competition, a nearly week-long event comprised of performance tests, towing tests, and rocky off-roading.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang takes you inside the L.A. Auto Show on Press Day to show you what goes on before the doors open to the public. There, she meets up with Angus MacKenzie to see the world premiere of the Porsche Cayman and to talk with the Cayman designer about the brand's latest brainchild.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang enlists the help of some auto-painting experts to give her colleague's outdated ride a much-needed makeover. Find out what she does to his 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis and see if she succeeds in modernizing the car that is affectionately known as the "Grampsmobile."
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang learns the intricacies of the laws of physics in her first motorcycle training course. Find out how she fares on two wheels and see if she earns her M1 license!
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang meets up with Motor Trend and Hot Rod veterans to answer some of the viewers' most popular questions. Find out how Angus MacKenzie, David Freiburger, Randy Pobst, Jonny Lieberman, and Frank Markus got their jobs and what they enjoy most about their respective positions.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang takes you inside the 2013 North American International Auto Show on Press Day for the reveal of the long-awaited 7th generation Corvette. Check out the official unveiling of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, talk with the Chief Engineer, and see which other vehicles and concept cars Jessi deemed attention-worthy.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang, Angus MacKenzie, Jonny Lieberman, Ed Loh, and Scott Evans kick off Season Two's round table discussions. Hear their thoughts on the highs and lows of the 2013 North American International Auto Show, as well as the recent and controversial Head to Head episode featuring the SRT Viper GTS versus the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang, Angus MacKenzie, Scott Mortara, Ed Loh and Jonny Lieberman tackle the controversial Camaro SS 1LE vs Mustang GT faceoff. The crew also discusses the impending shift towards autonomous driving and ponders which cars could best use a big V8 engine swap.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang, Angus MacKenzie, Scott Mortara, Mike Floyd and Carlos Lago discuss the mighty AMS Alpha 12 GTR. The crew also debate the future of Audi's performance division and discuss Toyota's continuing reign as the world's #1 automaker.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang, Angus MacKenzie, Scott Mortara, Ed Loh and Carlos Lago debate the tire-shredding SLS AMG GT. The crew also discusses the newest entry level Mercedes-Benz, the CLA, and explores the rumored BMW / Toyota tie up.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Angus MacKenzie, Ed Loh, Carlos Lago, Arthur St. Antoine and Mike Floyd discuss the recent New York Times "scandal" surrounding their coverage of the Tesla Model S. The crew also takes a closer look at why the Ford SVT Raptor is selling so well and ponders the future of sporty diesel cars in the United States.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Angus MacKenzie, Scott Mortara, Carlos Lago, Michael Febbo, and Mike Floyd look at the future of Mazda and how its new products such as the Mazda 6 and impending MX-5 replacement will determine the direction the company is headed. The crew also voice their opinions on the upcoming Chevy SS and discuss the possibility of SUVs from Bentley, Rolls Royce, Lamborghini, and Aston Martin.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Ed Loh, Scott Mortara, Ron Kiino, Scott Evans, and Frank Markus run down the highlights of the 2013 Geneva Auto Show, including hyper-super cars such as the Lamborghini Veneno, McLaren P1, and Ferrari LaFerrari. The crew also discusses some of the stranger naming conventions that are taking place, as well as the seemingly sudden obsession with snow and ice drifting within the industry.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Ed Loh, Scott Mortara, Ron Kiino, Scott Evans, and Kim Reynolds give their thoughts on Motor Trend's recent trip to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and what a new crash test means for today's cars. The crew also discuss the seemingly growing gap between pure-bred enthusiast cars and cars designed specifically for maximum performance, as well as looking into how Motor Trend's testing regiment will respond to the needs of the latest hyper cars.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang, Angus MacKenzie, Carlos Lago, Ron Kiino, and Jonny Lieberman discuss which automakers are currently headed in the right direction and which ones could use a change in thinking. The crew also give their opinions on Cadillac's recently announced twin-turbo, 420 horsepower V-6 and explain the the reasoning behind the variation in Motor Trend car reviews.
Special guest Ralph Gilles, President of SRT, sits down with Angus MacKenzie, Randy Pobst, Jonny Lieberman and Ed Loh at the New York Auto Show and give their thoughts on SRT's Viper TA. The crew also discusses the future of the Challenger, as well as which cars caught their attention at the 2013 New York International Auto Show.
Special guest Johan De Nysschen, President of Infiniti, sits down with Angus MacKenzie, Jonny Lieberman, Ed Loh and Scott Evans at the New York Auto Show and discuss the direction that Infiniti is headed in. The crew also talk about Sebastian Vettel coming on as Infiniti's Director of Performance, the new "Q" naming convention, and various cars that stood out at NYIAS.
Roadkill's David Freiburger and Mike Finnegan join Jessi Lang, Angus MacKenzie and Jonny Lieberman on this episode of Wide Open Throttle. The panel answers your most burning Roadkill questions and gives a little insight into what it takes to create the show every month. The discussion then turns to muscle cars, including what the new Dodge SRT Challenger needs to do in order to compete with the Ford GT500 and the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang, Jonny Lieberman, Angus MacKenzie, Ron Kiino, and Greg Emmerson of European Car, talk about Greg's recent Head to Head comparison of the BMW E30 M3, Volkswagen GTI, and Scion FR-S and ask the $25,000 question: Do you buy new or used? The crew then discusses the "Entry-lux squeeze". With Scion announcing they would like to move up into the entry luxury market, and and Mercedes and Audi moving down into the same market with the CLA and A3 sedan, it's getting awfully crowded. They also address Fisker's downward spiral and compare it to Tesla's success within the same segment.
Special guest Ian Callum, Director of Design at Jaguar, sits down with Angus MacKenzie, Ed Loh, Kim Reynolds and Jonny Lieberman to talk about the new Jaguar F-Type and the inspiration behind the new two seater. The completely new roadster, arguably Jaguar's first pure bred sports car in decades, pays homage to the spirit of the E-Type of the '60s and '70s and features a range of powertrain options; from a 340-hp 3.0L supercharged V-6 to a 5.0L supercharged V-8 making nearly 500 horsepower. The crew also discusses the challenges of balancing engineering with design, and the safety regulations and legal limitations that need to be factored into designing a car.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Ford Truck's Marketing Manager Doug Scott sits down with Ed Loh, Jonny Lieberman, Allyson Harwood, and John Cappa to discuss the show-stopping Ford Atlas Concept and its controversial debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show. The crew also compare the fuel efficiency of Ford's popular EcoBoost V-6 to the updated V-8 offered in the 2014 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra and the new Ram1500 diesel. Scott also addresses Ford's take on the small truck segment, and their response to Toyota's complaints regarding the SAE Towing standard.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, the crew sits down to discuss which of the BMW M3's are their favorite in the wake of Carlos Lago's BMW M3 Ignition. They also discuss the aftermath of Jonny Lieberman's Head 2 Head featuring the 2013 Range Rover vs. the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG, as well as the obstacles small automotive start-ups face in the beginning.
Special guest Ted Klaus, Global Development Chief at Acura, sits down with Angus MacKenzie, Carlos Lago, Ron Kiino and Jonathan Wong to talk about the new Acura NSX and the development process behind creating Acura's new Halo Car. The NSX will utilize a form of the new hybrid Super Handling-AWD (SH-AWD) system. The V-6, likely a 3.5- or 3.7-liter, will drive the rear wheels by means of a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Unlike the current SH-AWD system, which would send power to the front wheels by way of a driveshaft and a mechanical differential, the NSX's front wheels will instead be powered by a pair of electric motors. As each motor is assigned to a wheel, the system has the ability to accelerate the outer wheel in a corner, creating a yaw moment that improves the car's ability to turn in and rotate.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, the crew sits down to discuss Angus MacKenzie's recent trip to watch the Bugatti Grand Sport Vitesse set the world record for fastest production convertible. They also discuss the aftermath of Carlos Lago's Head 2 Head featuring the 2014 Nissan GT-R Track Pack vs 2014 Audi R8 V-10 Plus, as well as the pricing and value of the new Chevrolet Corvette.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, the crew talks Lamborghini's 50th Anniversary, Bentley Flying Spur in China and reaction to Australian V8 Supercar racing in America. In true Lamborghini fashion, the Italian automaker held a rally to celebrate their 50th birthday. The Grande Giro is a tour across Italy starting in Milan and ending at the factory in Sant'Agata Bolognese. Angus and the Boys talk about what the next 50 years looks like for Lamborghini and of course, some of their favorites. Also up for discussion, Angus' recent trip the Circuit of the America's for the debut of Australian V8 Supercar Racing on US Soil, as well as Jonny's experience driving the 2014 Bentley Flying Spur in China.
Roadkill's David Freiburger and Mike Finnegan join Angus MacKenzie, Carlos Lago and Jonny Lieberman on this episode of Wide Open Throttle. The panel discusses the inspiration and future of Roadkill's leaf-blower supercharged Chevrolet Monza Spyder, debates the recent Head 2 Head battle between Volvo's S60 and Audi's S4, and mourns the recent loss of Ford (RIP Falcon!) in Australia.
Special guest Sebastian Vettel, professional Formula 1 Driver, calls in to discuss his most recent win at the 2013 Canadian Grand Prix as well as his love for the sport he is currently dominating. Also joining the roundtable is longtime Motor Trend guest host and former professional race car driver Justin Bell to discuss his new program, World's Fastest Car Show, airing every Friday on the Motor Trend Channel. To round out the discussion, Art St. Antoine is on hand to talk about Jaguar's fastest production sedan, the XFR-S and his Epic Drive from Sebring International Raceway to the brand new Circuit of the Americas.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, the guys sit down to discuss the current batch of Hypercars being developed including the Porsche 918 Spyder, Lamborghini Veneno, Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1 and Acura NSX. Is this new hybrid technology and implementation the future of Supercars? Also discussed is Carlos Lagos recent Ignition featuring the highly tuned and very powerful Crawford Subaru BRZ along with the current state of modern tuning and what the future holds for those tuning companies.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, the Roadkill guys reveal how they got ahold of a tank for last week's episode, their motivation behind crushing a Toyota Prius, and why they didn't do a crazy engine swap in either the Prius or the AMC Gremlin. Plus Jonny Lieberman talks about his recent experience piloting the BMW M6 Gran Coupe around the newest Formula One track, Circuit of the Americas and Carlos Lago raises the sticky issue of price versus performance after driving a $100,000 (!) Porsche Cayman S on the latest episode of Ignition.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, the crew discusses Jonny Lieberman's recent Head 2 Head between the SRT Viper and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series. The guys also talk about their favorite driving roads around the world and what the future holds in store for Dodge now that Alfa Romeo is in the picture.
Special guest Al Oppenheiser, Chief Engineer at General Motors, sits down with Jessi Lang, Carlos Lago, Elana Scherr and Scott Evans to talk about the new Camaro Z/28. While the street/track ZL1 utilizes a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 to provide its 580 hp and 556 lb-ft of torque, the Z/28 utilizes the outgoing Corvette Z06's 7.0-liter naturally aspirated LS7 V-8. Final power figures have not been announced, but Chevrolet promises at least 500 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. The LS7 was selected over the supercharged LSA for its broad torque curve and high 7000-rpm redline, which makes it well-suited for high-speed track driving. Both the engine and Tremec TR606 six-speed manual transmission, the only available, have dedicated high-capacity cooling systems.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle the crew sits down to discuss how Motor Trend tests their vehicles and what each test can tell about a car. Also on the agenda is Bentley's performance version of the Continental, the GT Speed and the GT3. Epic Drives host Arthur St. Antoine is also on the panel to discuss his latest episode in which they went searching for the elusive White Rhino in South Africa.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Angus MacKenzie, David Freiburger, Ed Loh, Ron Kiino and Jonny Lieberman sit down to talk about the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. Now that the C7 Corvette has been unleashed on the automotive media, the guys are able to discuss more about the driving characteristics and performance of Chevrolet's new halo car. Did Chevy get it right with the C7? Also on the table is the latest episode of Roadkill in which Freiburger and Finnegan drag race a 1974 Chevy shortbed stepside beater powered by an all-aluminum Corvette LS6. Rounding out the discussion is talk of AMG Wagons and why America doesn't seem to share Europe's infatuation with high-horsepower wagons.
Special guest Jamal Hameedi, Chief Nameplate Engineer at Ford - SVT, sits down with Ed Loh, Angus MacKenzie, Carlos Lago and Scott Mortara to discuss the new Ford Fiesta ST. Also up for discussion is the Ford vs Chevrolet rivalry, the Ford GT, GT500 and the SVT Raptor.
On this special episode of Wide Open Throttle, Angus MacKenzie and the Motor Trend gang finally reveal and discuss the 12 contenders for Motor Trend's 2013 Best Driver's Car Powered by Mobil 1 ( / officialmobil1 . The group also explains which fan-favorite cars didn't make the cut this year and why.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Angus MacKenzie and the Motor Trend crew discuss cool Jeep concepts like the Mighty FC and why they never seem to make it to production. The group also debates the outcome of the recent Head 2 Head between the Aston Martin Vanquish and the Bentley Continental GT Speed, as well as the potential effects of Mercedes Benz's recent deal to provide AMG engines for Aston Martin.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Angus MacKenzie and the Motor Trend crew address the lingering questions, controversies and reactions to our recent 2013 Best Driver's Car Powered by Mobil 1 ( / officialmobil1 . Plus be sure to watch until the end for the debut of an exclusive "Unplugged" version of the World's Greatest Drag Race 3! without any music - it's the all-engine orchestra you didn't get to hear... until now!
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Edward Loh and the Motor Trend crew plus David Freiburger of Hot Rod Magazine chat with GM North America President Mark Reuss about the new Corvette C7, the Camaro ZL1, Z/28 and many future high performance products coming from GM in the near future.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Edward Loh and the Motor Trend crew video conference with Associate Editor Scott Evans who's in rainy Germany with the all-new 2014 Porsche 911 GT3. The group also chats with Arthur St. Antoine about his recent Epic Drive in the Lamborghini Aventador Roadster in Montana and Carlos Lago's experience driving the 800+ horsepower Shelby Musang Super Snake for Ignition. Plus an exclusive interview with famed race car driver Walter Röhrl as he drives the Porsche GT3!
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jonny Lieberman and Scott Evans take a break at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show to chat with Frank Van Meel and Stephan Reil from Quattro GmbH about the current RS series and the future for performance Audi Quattros!
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Motor Trend's Ed Loh and Scott Burgess meet up with Martin Smith and Moray Callum from Ford at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show to talk about the latest designs in Ford cars hitting the European and American market!
On this special episode of Wide Open Throttle, Edward Loh and the Motor Trend gang come to you from the 2014 Motor Trend Sport Utility of the Year competition in the hills of Central California. Which new or significantly updated SUV will take home the crown? Watch the team discuss each vehicle to determine this year's winner!
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Angus MacKenzie is joined by the MotorTrend crew and Epic Drives host Arthur St. Antoine to talk about the Ferrari F12 which was recently featured in episodes of Ignition and Head 2 Head. The group also chats about their favorite Ferraris of all time. On the topic of red cars, Arthur reminisces about his Epic Drives trip down under in a red Ford Falcon XR6 Ute with Angus.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Angus MacKenzie and the Motor Trend crew are joined by team Roadkill to talk about the Pagani Huayra...of all things. The group also chats about the last episode of Roadkill where the boys helped deliver a Rat Rod Custom 1950 Mercury from Northern California as well as the recent Lambrecht Chevy auctions of some well-preserved American steel!
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, the Motor Trend crew chats with the head of AMG, Tobias Moers. They talk about everything from the ludicrous G63 AMG 6x6 super truck to the 4 cylinder compact CLA45 AMG as well as AMG's race spec Black Series line. We also prod him about the much-rumored 911-fighter from AMG.
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Angus MacKenzie heads to Las Vegas for the SEMA show to meet up with Peter Tarach (Modified Magazine), Jonathan Wong (Super Street Magazine) and Charles Trieu (Import Tuner Magazine) to discuss their uniquely modified Chevy Sonics on display and to discuss emerging aftermarket trends at the show.
Angus MacKenzie and Ed Loh meet up with Raj Nair (Ford's Head of Product), Joe Hinrichs (Ford EVP and President of the America's), and Joel Piaskowski (Ford's Design Director) to chat about the all-new 2015 Ford Mustang. The guys chat about the Mustang's radical new look and advanced underpinnings including an all-new high output Ecoboost turbo 4-cylinder!
On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Ed Loh sits with the Motor Trend crew and talks about their trip to Japan for the Tokyo Motor Show. They reminisce about the the past years of the show and highlights of this years event, including the new Nissan IDX & Nismo GT-R, all the way to a road test of the new hybrid PHEV Mitsubishi Outlander and the all-new Acura NSX.
This week, Wide Open Throttle is coming to you LIVE from the Infiniti Performance Pavilion at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the world’s premier collector car competition. Angus Mackenzie and the Motor Trend crew will be joined by Concours Chairman, Sandra Button, and Concours Judge, Shiro Nakamura, to discuss the history of this amazing event and the selection and judging processes. Find out which sights our panelists deem most spectacular and see which cars have turned their heads. To celebrate the world famous annual classic car pilgrimage to Monterey, Motor Trend is bringing you its own week dedicated to classic cars! Get ready for "classic" versions of your favorite original shows including Ignition, Head 2 Head, The J-Turn, Epic Drives and two special editions of Wide Open Throttle coming to you live from the Infiniti Performance Pavilion at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
Today on Wide Open Throttle, the Motor Trend crew continues its LIVE stream of Monterey Car Week from the Infiniti Performance Pavilion at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Joined by Concours judge Dan Neil and Infiniti America's Vice President Michael Bartsch, our editors bring you all the highlights from the week-long classic car celebration, including an inside look at The Quail and Concorso Italiano. To celebrate the world famous annual classic car pilgrimage to Monterey, Motor Trend is bringing you its own week dedicated to classic cars! Get ready for "classic" versions of your favorite original shows including Ignition, Head 2 Head, The J-Turn, Epic Drives and two special editions of Wide Open Throttle coming to you live from the Infiniti Performance Pavilion at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
Rumors have been building for months that Apple is building a car. If the inventors of iTunes, the iPhone, and iPad add an automobile to its list of game changers, what would it look like? How would it drive? Would it fundamentally change our lives the way groundbreaking Apple products have in the past? And what might this mean for Tesla – the other automotive disruptor from Silicon Valley? We dreamed up what we think a Apple Car could be – perhaps should be - and then pulled together this special episode of Wide Open Throttle to analyze our finished product. From the world renowned Art Center College of Design, we called upon Professor Tim Huntzinger and graduate Garrett Debry to chat with Motor Trend editors Kim Reynolds and Edward Loh, Tim Stevens of Roadshow by CNET and Mikey Campbell of AppleInsider. What could be in store for an Apple Car and the future of mobility? Find out on this special episode of Wide Open Throttle!