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Published on 06-21-2018 09:12 AM
Aston Martin Red Bull Racing is ditching their Renault engines for Honda units in 2019. Red Bull Racing utilized Renault motors since 2007 and it led to great success with eight world championships but things are different in the turbo era. ...Published on 06-20-2018 06:12 AM
As you likely know Toyota won the 2018 24 Hours of Le Mans and Fernando Alonso was one of the drivers for the winning Toyota TS050 Hybrid. Toyota is going to celebrate the victory in style but just look at Fernando Alonso make his way through the field. ...Published on 06-14-2018 06:40 PM
This car is not to be confused with the previous generation Vantage GT3 which was a limited edition car for the street. This is a GT3 class race car wearing the Vantage name from Aston Martin which will be available to race teams. ...Published on 06-12-2018 09:43 PM
Did you manage to make it through the 2018 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix? I didn't. I fell asleep. I had to finish watching it today. Maybe it was the wine but it was really more the racing or rather lack thereof. Formula 1 is trying to bring in new fans with their ESPN deal and I am one of those new fans. ...Published on 06-01-2018 07:00 PM
As many readers of BoostAddict have German cars and plan to purchase German cars this is concerning. Then again, you could say German automakers have taken advantage of the US market for some time with one-sided deals favoring them. ...Published on 05-17-2018 06:12 AM
So what is this MPVI2 product and what does it do? Well, it is an OBD-II device that when plugged in is capable of scanning, storing, diagnostics, logging, and ECU calibrations. As it has internal memory it can store logs as well as multiple maps. ...Published on 05-15-2018 12:14 AM
Aston Margin released a new version of the DB11 called the AMR which will become the standard DB11 V12. Basically, they give it a software update for sharper throttle response, more power, and quicker shifts from the 8-speed automatic. ...Published on 05-14-2018 09:02 PM
Things are picking up for the Mercedes-AMG team as they are coming off back to back victories. Lewis Hamilton picked up both wins. Valtteri Bottas finished second in Spain giving Mercedes-AMG a dominant 1-2 finish which is also how they qualified. ...Published on 05-10-2018 08:01 PM
Excellent news for American motorsports fans. Remember that Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix proposal? The city commission unanimously approved it and it is not hard to understand why. The race will generate billions of dollars for the Miami economy. ...Published on 05-04-2018 10:12 PM
The United States currently hosts one Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. That apparently is not enough for Formula 1 who proposed an additional Grand Prix in the United States to be held on the streets of Miami. ...Published on 05-01-2018 04:54 PM
Way to get back at the matriarchy! We all know we are living in a world of female privilege. As if it was not enough they get free drinks and food women also enjoy a discount on car insurance simply for being women. Want proof? ...Published on 04-30-2018 08:24 PM
For Americans watching on ESPN the Azerbaijan Grand Prix may have been exciting enough to garner some new fans. The race was a bit messy to say the least but the finish was one of the most exciting if not unfortunate of the season. ...Published on 04-27-2018 08:12 PM
Upgrading a transmission these days is far more complicated not just due to the hardware but the increasingly sophisticated software. The good news is HP Tuners is expanding their support of the ZF 8HP to Ram, Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep with many more on the way. ...Published on 04-18-2018 08:34 PM
This is a good argument. Lawmakers like to focus on forcing automakers to meet certain emissions and efficiency standards but they do not take into account the quality of the fuel they are working with. ...Published on 04-17-2018 10:35 PM
There is cracking a ringland or scuffing a piston but few people ever melt one. Well, it happens and frankly with people experimenting with tuning on their own probably more often than you think. This VW piston looks like it went through hell. ...
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