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The Drive
20 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Drive
Formula D Car Taken Out by New Jersey Storm
The latest car news, reviews, and features. A nasty storm tore through parts of New Jersey Thursday afternoon, causing chaos at the Formula Drift event at Englishtown. It was particularly gnarly for Jeff Jones, who returned to the paddock to find a tree had fallen on his Z, puncturing the windshield and crushing the roof. Nobody was hurt in the incident, but the damage to the car was enough for Jones to rule out its participation in this weekend's event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Formula DRIFT (@formulad) Jones shared photos and videos of the damage on Instagram, and even took over the official Formula D live stream to let fans know he was unharmed ( Warning: the clip above contains some colorful language ). He even jokingly asks if anybody has a spare drift car that he can enter into the event on Saturday. From the up-close pics, it appears that the culprit was a mature but diseased oak tree. It crushed much of the roof over the Z's passenger compartment and blew out the windshield entirely. Enough of it was resting on the car to completely bottom out its suspension. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jeff Jones (@jeffjonesracing) The good news is that the entire front clip of the car appears relatively undamaged, so everything under hood should have survived relatively unscathed. Even the driver-side door still opens. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jeff Jones (@jeffjonesracing) According to local weather forecasters have ruled out the likelihood that the damage was caused by a tornado, suggesting instead that it was caused by simple (but no less dangerous) straight-line winds. Local observers reported gusts exceeding 60 mph between 4:00 and 4:30 PM Thursday as the system moved through. Got flora crashing through your drift car's windshield? Let us know at tips@ .article-sidebar]:pt-0>
The Independent
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Independent
New Genesis GV60 turns from Dr. Jekyll into Mr. Hyde
Genesis is becoming the king of the blink-and-you'll-miss-it update. Its GV60 hatchback is the latest model to get an almost invisible nip and tuck. However, look beyond the minimal makeover and Genesis has boosted the GV60's dynamics with the aim of turning this mild-mannered machine into a super fast, drifting hot hatchback. Like its sister cars from the Hyundai family, the GV60 sits on the company E-GMP platform that has been updated to accommodate a larger 84kWh battery – up from 77kWh on the old GV60. That means a decent range bump – now up to a claimed maximum of 348 miles, a handy increase of 27 miles over the old car. What hasn't changed is the 10 to 80 per cent charging time of 18 minutes at charging speeds up to 240kW. It's the character of the GV60 that has changed the most, which is hinted at by a 0-62mph time of 4 seconds (unchanged from the previous model) using Genesis' now-familiar boost button on the steering wheel. However, the paddles behind the steering wheel – which used to adjust the brake generation – now have a naughty secret. Pull them both towards you at the same time and you'll unlock Drift Mode, turning the car into a demon drifter that you'll be able to use for lurid slides (on a suitable circuit, of course). The GV60 has clearly been taught a thing or two by the sporty Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. There's now a virtual gearshift that simulates the behaviour of a conventional gearbox using the paddles. New four-pot brakes are now standard across the range, while an electronic Limited Slip Differential and four-wheel drive can also be specified for greater traction out of corners. In spite of the newfound sense of fun, the GV60 has retained its premium looks – this still doesn't look like a sports car. New bumpers and the front and rear will be spotted by the eagle-eyed, while a new version of Genesis' two-line headlamps are probably more noticeable – just. There's now colour-coding on the wheel arches, bumper inserts and rear diffuser along with new alloy wheel designs and one new colour – Tromso Green Metallic – among the 14 options. Inside you'll spot the new 27in panel across the dash that merges the driver display and infotainment, while there's a new three-spoke steering wheel, heated, of course. Thankfully the show-stopping revolving Crystal Sphere gear selector remains in the centre console between the front seats. The Bang & Olufsen audio system has had an invisible upgrade, too – it still has 17 speakers but now features Dolby Atmos for an enhanced sound experience. There's also a new digital rear-view mirror, while some of the other tech has been improved and will continue to get updated through a new over-the-air update system. Prices have yet to be confirmed for the new GV60, but Genesis retailers will be taking orders from 1 July.
Motor 1
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Listen to This 10-Liter V-8 Rev to the Moon on a Dyno
Huge, big-block V-8 are usually reserved for drag racing. Anywhere else, they're overkill. One pro drifter thinks a proper big block is the way forward for the sport, so he's going all in on an enormous 10.3-liter V-8 for his BMW M2 drift build. And it sounds incredible. Adam LZ published a video to his YouTube channel last week documenting the powertrain set to reside in his carbon-kevlar-bodied M2. He paid a visit to Steve Morris of Steve Morris Engines, learning about the build and getting a few clips of the engine on a dyno. Morris is the go-to builder for reliable drag engines, so building this 10.3-liter motor for Adam was a piece of cake. It's loosely based on a Chevy's big-block platform, but basically everything, including the aluminum block, is new. There's a lightweight camshaft, RaceTech pistons, AFR heads, a billet oil pan, a dry-sump oiling system, a custom intake, and more. The lightweight internals were important for Adam, as he wanted an engine that could rev quickly and reach a relatively high redline—the type of stuff you need for drifting. On the dyno, the engine is able to throw down a monstrous 1,125 horsepower and 931 pound-feet of torque at 7,000 rpm, all without the use of forced induction. There's no replacement for displacement, after all. The most important part of this engine is the low-end torque. Whereas the turbo motors Adam is used to can't be lugged at low rpm, this engine will happily post huge torque numbers from idle. On the dyno, this engine was pushing over 700 lb-ft of torque at just 3,000 rpm. And if Adam needs some extra revs, this V-8 can rev out all the way to 8,000 rpm while maintaining most of its power. Now all Adam needs to do is get the engine in his car. More Incredible Dyno Pulls V-10-Swapped Lincoln Continental Sounds Incredible on a Dyno Listen to Rob Dahm's Mind-Melting 12-Rotor Engine on the Dyno Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
The Drive
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Drive
‘JDM: Japanese Drift Master' Is a New Open-World ‘Initial D' Style Driving Game
The latest car news, reviews, and features. Sim racing is serious stuff, and there's a long list of video games to satisfy our inner pro race car driver. Within that gameplay universe, drifting has a place too, of course. But a newly released game possibly raises the bar on mountain pass racing, drawing heavy inspiration from familiar anime and film legends Initial D , Akira , and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift . Launched this week, JDM: Japanese Drift Master is exactly as its name suggests. Touge-style racing is an expected focus, but the open-world game map offers 250 kilometers (155 miles) of diverse driving roads and iconic landmarks from throughout Japan. These include the Himeji Castle, Mount Akina, Tatara Bridge, and Daikoku Parking Area. The sim racing game features fully customizable vehicles officially licensed from Honda, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru, and others. Personalize and tune your drift king in a number of ways, from styling and suspension to powertrain and braking distances. If you don't see something you like from the current crop of 27 cars (oh, come on, race the Acty), feel free to request one. JDM offers two driving physics: arcade and simcade. According to developer Gaming Factory, the arcade model is designed for beginners by offering simplified steering and easy-to-learn controls. Its target audience is also players who want to focus on fun rather than realistic gameplay. The simcade setup offers a more natural car feel and is recommended for players using wheels. Note that in arcade mode, initiating and maintaining drift will be easier, but keeping the car in line during grip events will be a challenge. The opposite will be true in simcade where players will have an easier time maintaining grip but be tested in setting up a drift. As for the game plot, the story focuses on a Polish-born drift racer named Touma. After a personal tragedy, Touma relocates to Japan to fulfill his lifelong dream of being a legitimate drifter. JDM offers 40-plus narrative-driven events as well as storytelling via a manga mode. Gaming Factory Curious about how the new JDM sim drifting game really handles? Stay tuned for our full review coming soon. Adam Ismail has a copy and is going to dig into it as soon as he has time. JDM: Japanese Drift Master is available on Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store for $34.99 but comes with a 15% discount if purchased within the first two weeks of its launch. Any other car games not called 'Gran Turismo' that we should know about? Hit us up at tips@ Beverly Braga has enjoyed an eventful career as a Swiss Army knife, having held roles as an after-school teacher, film critic, PR manager, transcriber, and video producer – to name a few. She is currently a communications consultant and freelance writer whose work has appeared in numerous outlets covering automotive, entertainment, lifestyle, and food & beverage. Beverly grew up in Hawaii but roots for Washington, D.C., sports teams.
Top Gear
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
E36 vs E46: Which is your favourite BMW drift car from this epic image?
The opening round of the Formula Drift series gave us this wonderful Bavarian battle It was the opening round of the 2025 Formula Drift Championship this weekend just gone at Road Atlanta, and in the secondary PROSPEC category the final run came down to Dmitriy Brutskiy in an E46 M3 and Cory Talaska in his older E36. Yep, it was a proper Bavarian battle, with Talaska coming out on top for his first win since his rookie year in 2021. As you might expect, the pictures were absolutely excellent. So, which would be your preferred old M3 for a proper drift car build: E36 or E46?
