Editor’s Picks
Volkswagen Golf R vs BMW M135i vs Mercedes A 45 AMG
Since the early 2000s, the Volkswagen Golf R has reigned supreme as king of the Hot Hatches. But are the BMW M135i…
technical specifications
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Fast Fleet
Infiniti Q50 S. End of term. Management Fleet
We wave goodbye to The Management Fleet Infiniti Q50 S after an eye-opening three months of driver assistance systems. When we first…
Road
‘New’ Porsche Cayenne Turbo. REVIEW
A spin in the ‘new’ Porsche Cayenne Turbo on the international launch in Barcelona makes me rethink my views on the model……
Fast Fleet
Audi Q5 S-Line. Pulling Rank. Management Fleet
Is bigger always better with SUVs? Our new Management Fleet Audi Q5 S-Line suggests otherwise. It’s not often that you find my…
Editor’s Picks
Aston Martin Vantage N430. Race against time
crankandpiston is in a race against time with the rising sun and ‘the most dynamic expression of the V8 Vantage ever created’,…
Road
Jaguar unveils new XE S
After months of teasing, Jaguar has finally unveiled its BMW 3 Series/Mercedes C-Class rivalling mid-sized saloon, the XE. At an event in…
Race
RenaultSport R.S. 01. Who needs Caterham?
RenaultSport unveils the R.S. 01, the 493bhp LMP prototype that will offer racers a springboard onto the GT and endurance racing scene…
Race
McLaren 650S GT3. A step up
McLaren launches its new official motorsport contender at the Goodwood Festival of Speed: the 650S GT3. Ever wondered what the McLaren 650S…
Road
Porsche 356 Outlaw. History re-written
Porsche. Sportscar manufacturer. Racing stalwarts. Engineering marvels. Le Mans winners. All right, that’s enough. Porsche is a household name for its racing…
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VIDEO. Bentley Continental GT V8 S. Epic drive
crankandpiston.com takes the brand new Bentley Continental GT V8 S for an epic drive from the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi…
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Introducing the 2014 Bentley Continental GT V8 S
For 2014, Bentley introduces the nearest rod-going alternative it has to its GT3 racer, the Continental GT V8 S. In 2013, we…
Car Review
Why every Aston Martin should be a Rapide S
Time for some sacrilege: the Rapide S is what an Aston Martin should be. During my time with crankandpiston.com, I’ve been privileged…