Volvo – Legends of Touring Cars

Racing Volvos of yesteryear, in video. When Volvo announced that it was returning to touring car racing in the Australian V8 Supercars series, we got to thinking about how many brilliant Volvos have raced over the years. From the success of the most boxy...
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Porsche Cayenne GTS vs Audi RS4 Avant

Porsche Cayenne GTS vs Audi RS4 Avant. SUV vs estate wagon. Who comes out on top? Not long ago we welcomed the new Porsche Cayenne GTS to the Middle East. And we were impressed. It offered not only sizeable grunt and beefy exhaust notes,...
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Ryan Tuerck Drifts The Wild: Tuerck’d Bonus.

Drifting with Ryan Tuerck in Off Seasons Two. Redux! Yes, even the drift video is getting the Director’s Cut/Redux treatment these days. That is no bad thing when it is Ryan Tuerck getting his sideways on along that road. Not sure if trees are...
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Volkswagen Golf GTI. Given the Revo treatment

We love our Volkswagen Golf GTI. A lot. It’s even more awesome though, now that Revo has fettled our ECU. I’ll make no bones about saying I love Volkswagen. It all started when I was 17 and a VW was the first car I...
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24 Heures du Mans 2013. Nismo Spotter Guide.

The 2013 Nismo 24 Heures du Mans Spotter Guide has been updated following scrutineering and is ready to download for free at www.spotterguides.com The guide features all 56 cars with all the information you’ll need trackside or from the comfort of your home. Additions...
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Fredric Aasbø. 2JZ Toyota GT86. Gatebil 2013

Fredric Aasbø drifting his 2JZ powered Toyota GT86 at Gatebil 2013 In this latest episode of ‘So, you think you can drift?‘ Fredric Aasbø – in his 2JZ powered Toyota GT86 – hits the track at Gatebil and uses every other car as a...
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Playtime just got real. Danny MacAskill. Imaginate

One man, one bike, some oversized toys, a tank and a Formula 1 car. Danny MacAskill has done it again. After setting the world of extreme sports alight with his incredible videos (just type his name into YouTube), trials biker extraordinaire Danny MacAskill was...
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What makes Land Rover Defenders what they are?

I think that the Land Rover Defender is a truly awesome automobile. Here’s why… I was originally introduced to these incredible machines by my Uncle Alastair, who owns a Series Two 110 and a Series Three 90, as well as a more recent 90...
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AMG Seat. Sofa King Cool. Automotive Furniture

Unique, handcrafted automotive furniture made in Dubai (with original components from Germany). Simon Kirschke lives in Dubai and works in the automotive industry. As Head of Upholstery for a high quality marque, Simon is a skilled craftsman and decided to utilize his talent and...
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Zoom-zoom. Hate the song, love the car. Mazda6

The new Mazda6 is here. And it’s really good. As a final farewell to my native UK before I moved to Dubai, I went on a road trip across Europe with a friend of mine. Our transport? A second-generation Mazda6. It was an easy...
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Road

The Management Fleet. Honda Accord Coupe. Wear ...

Road Monday, June 17th, 2013

The heat has started to take effect on our long term Honda Accord, just as the digital crew has started to take its toll on the fuel gauge. Tradition normally dictates that when a...

Race

2013 Spa Classic. (Spa)nning Generations

Race Sunday, June 16th, 2013

crankandpiston hits the legendary Spa-Francorchamps for the Spa Classic historic racing. And get rained on. A lot. With what little summer we seem to get in Europe, the schedule for racing events is packed...

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Lifestyle

crankandpiston.com On Tour

Lifestyle Tuesday, June 18th, 2013

Key points on the checklist for any crankandpiston holiday in Europe: - passport, tickets, travel insurance - sun tan lotion, with umbrella on standby - spare pair of socks and a shirt that at...