Automakers have been the hot topic as of late, especially in the wake of “diesel gate”, the Volkswagen emissions scandal that went viral back in September 2015. Now Mitsubishi has been caught in its own debacle, admitting to misrepresentation of fuel economy figures for several of its domestic vehicles. This […]
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Formula DRIFT Visits Atlanta for Round Two
Following its wet season-opener on the streets of Long Beach, Formula DRIFT fans, drivers and teams were treated to hot weather for round two at Atlanta. Mixing up matters even more, the top three point leaders were knocked out in the Top 32 competition, opening the door for the podium […]
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Toyota GT86 Shooting Brake Concept Revealed
First, the Scion FR-S changed its name. Now, Toyota Australia’s Product Design team treats it with a new style. This Toyota GT86 Shooting Brake Concept adds hatchback styling and functionality to an otherwise unchanged Toyota GT86. This unfortunately means still no enhancements to the vehicle’s power output, something that enthusiasts have been begging […]
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What’s Your Favorite Automotive Hack? | DSPORT Staff Update
What’s Your Favorite Automotive Hack? Richard Leveraging what’s Around When it comes to improvising, the home mechanic will look around the garage in search of the right tool or something that looks like the right tool to get a job done. Probably one of the best or most useful tricks […]
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AUTOCON LOS ANGELES X TOYO TIRES 2016
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OS Giken: Behind the Scenes [VIDEO]
In a quiet neighborhood of Okayama Prefecture, Japan, a legendary engine tuner and manufacturer humbly conducts business. OS Giken (which stands for Okazaki Speed Technical Research), known worldwide for its high-performance engine and driveline components, is the lifelong project of performance fanatic Okazaki-san. DSPORT made the trek to Okayama, Japan […]
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Netflix to Stream New Top Gear Series
The car show battle continues, now with Netflix choosing to stream the revamped Top Gear series. Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos revealed in a recent interview that the show will be available for streaming, as it falls under the existing deal between the BBC and Netflix. The timeline for […]
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Team Nitto Announces its 2016 Formula Drift Team
Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc. announced its 2016 Formula Drift lineup, bringing a wide range of experience and skill to this year’s championship. Formula Drift champion Vaughn Gittin Jr. and fan favorite “Mad Mike” Whiddett are both returning this year, but in brand new cars for the season. Vaughn Gittin Jr. […]
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For $30k, What New Car Would You Buy? | DSPORT Inbox
New Car Buying Decisions From: John G. To: DSPORT Magazine John asks: I finally saved up enough money to buy my first real car. I’m looking for a daily driver in the under-$30,000 range that I can mildly modify in the future. I’m deciding between a Scion FR-S, Subaru WRX […]
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Nike Vision SP16 Collection
Nike Vision Spring 2016 Performance Eyewear Nike Vision’s new collection offers runners of all levels highly technical designs engineered for both speed and comfort. Designed around the specific needs of runners, the Spring 2016 assortment pushes the emphasizes comfort, ventilation and clarity. The result is eyewear that conforms to the shape […]
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IDRC Class and Associate Sponsors Announced
Racers are making their final engine tweaks and show car owners are polishing down their rides, as the Import Drag Racing Circuit (IDRC) season opener is little more than a week away. Auto Club Speedway, in Fontana, California, will again host the first event of the season with drag racing, the InstaFame Car […]
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2016 New York Auto Show Highlights
The New York Auto Show is back again, kicking off the spring season with luxury, style and performance with manufacturers dropping the curtains on all sorts of new creations. Considering its debut in 1900, this is one of the longest running and one of the most popular auto shows in the […]
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Five Worst Engines | Overhyped and Underengineered
See our Top Ten Engines List 1) Mitsubishi 4G54B It Sounded Good On Paper, But Failed To Deliver The Mitsubishi 4G54B ranks as the number one worst engine to tune. Although it was the first Japanese production car engine with computer-controlled fuel injection and turbocharging, it left much to be […]
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86ing the FR-S
Just a few weeks ago, Toyota announced its intent to retire the Scion marque by September 2016, absorbing the Scion lineup under the Toyota brand. For 2017, its acclaimed Scion FR-S sport coupe will debut at the New York Auto Show as the Toyota 86. Along with new badging, the […]
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2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Revealed
Keeping my mouth shut about the new 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for a week has been surprisingly difficult. Last week, DSPORT was invited to an embargoed media event where Chevrolet unveiled its brand-new flagship Camaro ZL1. The ZL1 looked great but the specs sounded even better. To our surprise, GM […]
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