This is a pretty radical custom. This xB was converted to a RWD V8 configuration with a custom frame and the B and C-pillars hacked to make it a pickup. Oh, and it’s on airbags. The builder claims it will lay frame, with big flares and 20 inch wheels up front and 22s in back. […] More »
By: CaliforniaKid | June 26, 2013
First unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Salon earlier this year, the Toyota 86 TRD Griffon Concept is making its way to the Goodwood Festival of Speed in England. TRD developed this race car to show what can be accomplished with weight reduction. They kept the stock 200 hp motor, but shaved off over 500 pounds. […] More »
By: CaliforniaKid | June 17, 2013
Here’s a cool look at a little xB mixing it up with some big American muscle in the NHRA Summit Series. And yes, despite the fact that it is FWD and a four banger, it can hold its own against the Chevies, Fords and Mopars that usually dominate these events. There is nothing stock about […] More »
By: CaliforniaKid | June 13, 2013
Autoguide just released a top ten list of the most fuel efficient non-hybrids. And guess what? The iQ made the top of the list with its 36 city, 37 highway mpg. Not bad! Says Autoguide: “Scion’s little city car has its share of quirks, but it drives surprisingly well for such a small car and it […] More »
By: CaliforniaKid | May 30, 2013
Back in January Toyota and BMW announced a joint venture with an emphasis on developing new green technology. Well turns out they are also looking at building a midsize sports car together. Exciting? I think so. Motor Trend says to expect a hybrid drive train and the return of the Supra nameplate is a possibility. Look […] More »
By: CaliforniaKid | May 21, 2013
Take a BRZ, double the horsepower and triple the torque, and you’ll have something that can run with Corvettes and Porsches. For the latest episode of Drive, Matt Farah reviews the Crawford Performance Turbo BRZ and comes away very impressed. Peak boost comes on at 3,500 rpm, so you gotta be careful with this thing! […] More »
By: CaliforniaKid | May 14, 2013
Speedhunters has a great writeup on Fredric Aasbo qualifying 1st at Road Atlanta on Saturday. I love Larry Chen’s pics of that little RWD Hankook Tire Scion Racing tC smoking tires! Sadly, when Sunday rolled around Aasabo ended up with sixth place overall after a mishap with Vaughn Gittin Jr’s Mustang. Overall, first place went to […] More »
By: CaliforniaKid | May 13, 2013
