Published May 27, 2011 in How-to. Gas prices are up more than a dollar from this time last year, according to AAA. One year ago, the nationwide average for regular gasoline was $2.79, but today, the average is $3.83.
While gas prices have dropped in recent weeks, this summer could end up being a costly one compared to last year. The brand of gas you buy could potentially save you money and impact your car’s performance. The I-Team tested the most popular brands of gas to find out how they affect your car. Continue reading ‘Popular brands of gasoline shows big differences in emissions, mileage’
Audi chief designer Stefan Sielaff is embracing the challenges that come with styling the cars of the future. He says that new powertrains and new materials are “revolutionizing” Audi. The 49-year-old German, who has been head of Audi design since 2006, says Audi has given him a bigger budget and a larger staff to help the company stay competitive. Sielaff talked with Pia Krix, a reporter with Automotive News Europe sister publication Automobilwoche. Continue reading ‘Interview with Audi chief designer Stefan Sielaf’
When one talks about ultimate speed, tuning and Porsche, SharkWerks is one of those names that always comes up. “ZKERMIT” the 2007 997 GT3RS that pushes out 500hp or the 2009 997TT with EVOMSit ECU Tuning that hits 580hp on 91 octane are just a few of the outstanding cars to come out of the SharkWerks stable.
Our good friends over at Porsche Heritage had the great opportunity to interview Alex Ross, co-owner at SharkWerks. It’s a must read if you want to learn a bit more on one of the most respected Porsche tuners, worldwide.
Alex Ross of SharkWerks- Porsche Heritage
When the racing season comes to an end here in the U.S, we tend to get bummed out but before you know it the Roar Before the Rolex 24 is here. This year brings new teams, new faces and new cars to the Grand-Am Series. One team we will be watching is newly formed Magnus Racing out of Salt Lake City, Utah. We had the chance to sit down and catch up with Jeroen Bleekemolen (Dutch) in Daytona, yesterday. (continue reading…)
Extensive Tyre Test Programme for Older Model Series
Porsche has extended its demanding approval process for winter tyres to include tyres for young and old classics. Offering customers this unusual service, the German manufacturer of sports cars enables drivers of older models to use the best available products on their car. Porsche is therefore providing valuable help and orientation particularly in the process of choosing new winter tyres with safe driving characteristics also on snow and ice. A further point is that this makes Porsche one of the few car makers to offer such an elaborate tyre approval process. Continue reading ‘Porsche approves winter tyres pecifically for young and old classics’
