This is it… The new FIAT 124 Spider. The moment we’ve been waiting literally years for. What could be better than a manual Miata with a 1.4L turbocharged engine and a FIAT badge? Continue reading It’s Finally Here: The FIAT 124 Spider
The Petrolholics’ Podcast: Episode 5
Episode 5 – A Formula 1 Race Weekend Experience
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Tom and Carmen relive their trip to Montreal for the 2015 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix. They discuss everything from the city itself to the race events, and everything in-between. They use their experience to give advice for anyone traveling to Montreal or to any Formula 1 event. Carmen and Tom also discuss a private viewing of the McLaren 570S, a Chicago car show called Rise and Drive, and the final episode of the most recent era of Top Gear.
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The 2015 Canadian Grand Prix in Pictures
The Petrolholics’ Podcast: Episode 4
Scientists Discover that Stickers may Help Reduce Drag
Scientists from the Research Institute for Car Engineering and Resources (RICER) have discovered that there seems to be a correlation between the number of stickers on a car and the amount of drag it produces. This rivals the long-held belief that such stickers increase performance through increasing the bhp of the car’s engine; instead, the RICER scientists claim that there is a fundamental change in the drag of a car once a sticker is applied. We asked for clarification from Dr. Boye Holmes, director of RICER, on this process. Continue reading Scientists Discover that Stickers may Help Reduce Drag
The Petrolholics’ Podcast: Episode 3
Episode 3 – The 2015 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
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Tom and Carmen get lost in discussion about the first Formula 1 Grand Prix of the 2015 season. They talk about the drama of the Australian Grand Prix and look beyond Melbourne and share their predictions about the rest of the season. They cover the Mercedes domination and the upward galloping Prancing Horse, the Sauber/Giedo van der Garde trials, the future of Manor, and the possibility of Honda to bring success for the revamped McLaren team.
Later, the two share their thoughts on the Ferrari Sergio and the 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro. Finally, the two petrolholics discuss the Jeremy Clarkson controversy and the future of Top Gear.
The Petrolholics’ Podcast: Episode 2
Episode 2 – Koenigsegg Skid Marks
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Tom and Carmen discuss Fernando Alonso’s crash in Barcelona, which turned out to be much more serious then speculated. Some good news is revealed about Marussia even after going into administration. They touch base on the recently announced Hellcat recall and shady practices from Dodge dealers. Tom shares new details about for the upcoming sports series from McLaren and shares his opinion on the new Audi R8 with great depth. Carmen explains the long awaited Fiat-Mazda project and shares it’s official name. Ford posts a witty advertisement in Geneva and their new GT gets a price tag.
Tom and Carmen then cover the major reveals from the Geneva Motor show which includes the wild Lamborghini Aventador SV, sophisticated Bentley EXP10 Speed 6 concept, and last but not least the radical and elegant Koenigsegg Regera. The Regera’s powertrain, specifications, and direct drive system is explained thoroughly. Tom and Carmen also express their excitement for a planned Koenigsegg Chicago opening.
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The Petrolholics’ Podcast: Episode 1
Episode 1 – Chicago and Geneva Auto Shows
Tom and Carmen discuss the 2015 Chicago Auto Show, which is the oldest and largest auto show in the United States. Tom retells his experience at the press events, touching on the new Ford GT, the AMG GT, Alfa Romeo 4C Spider, the Nissan GT-R LM Nismo, and more. Click here for a gallery of photos from the Chicago Auto Show, taken by our own Tom Murphy.
The second half of the podcast is spent covering what is expected of the upcoming Geneva Motor Show; this includes speculation of a new Pagani Huayra variant, a new Koenigsegg megacar, the Aston Martin Vantage GT3, the McLaren 675LT and P1 GTR, the Ferrari 488 GTB, and more!
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The McLaren 675LT
McLaren Automotive—which has been teasing the debut of the new Sport Series—released information detailing a new model to join the P1 GTR at the Geneva Motor Show: the 675LT. Continue reading The McLaren 675LT
Meet the Ferrari 488 GTB: A 660 Horsepower Turbocharged Beast
The day has come, Ferrari no longer has a mid-engine naturally aspirated car in its lineup. While I’m sure everyone will miss the naturally aspirated flat plane grunt that was produced by predecessors, the staggering performance of the new 488 GTB is almost enough to make anyone forget it.
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