Japan’s latest dragster is the 2024 Lexus IS 500 F Sport, which boasts a 5.0L V8 engine (rear wheel drive) with 472 HP and 395 lb-ft of torque, and has a top speed of 149 mph.
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The Story of The Dale
A prototype, three-wheeled moto-car from 70s, called The Dale, is now gaining popularity for its unique design and interesting back story. HBO is even currently airing a documentary called The Lady and the Dale, and it’s causing one obscure little yellow car in the collection of the Museum of American Speed to have an unexpected moment […]
U.S. Postal Service Commemorate Hot Wheels’ 50th Anniversary
In celebration of Hot Wheels’ 50th Anniversary, the U.S. Postal Service today issued a pane of 20 Forever stamps showcasing some of the classic toy car’s most outrageous designs. The stamps were issued during the Goodguys 26th Summit Racing Lone Star Nationals at Texas Motor Speedway. For the first time, Hot Wheels are commemorated on […]
Petersen Automotive Museum
The Kenford Truck by Von Dutch On Saturday, September 29, 2018, the Petersen Automotive Museum will debut the first in a series of “California-themed” exhibititions to kick off its 25th anniversary in 2019. Titled “Auto-Didactic: The Juxtapoz School,” the display will examine a mix of art pieces and automobiles from the artists of “Juxtapoz Magazine,” […]