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French Artist Fills Potholes Across Europe with Mosaics

French Artist Fills Potholes Across Europe with Mosaics

An anonymous artist known as Ememem, has been filling in street and sidewalk divots with striking geometric mosaics — colorful bursts of beauty amid the asphalt.

By Winding Road Staff | September 23, 2022
Consulier GTP – One Man, One Supercar Vision
Consulier GTP – One Man, One Supercar Vision

The Consulier is one of those ahead-of-its-time stories. Built between 1985 and 1993, the GTP had the specs, the street cred of a supercar.

By Winding Road Staff | August 10, 2022
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Dead Man Riding – The Legacy
Dead Man Riding – The Legacy

Disaster struck in early 2020 when Mike was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, with the COVID pandemic shutting off New Zealand from the rest of the world shortly after - effectively ending his booming tour business.

By Winding Road Staff | September 29, 2022

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The Hot List: Volume 5

Every week we sift through a truly amazing amount of “stuff” in the dozen or so hours we spend online—you know, the time spent not driving sweet cars. A lot of the cool stuff we find has to do specifically with new cars, naturally, but there’s also a huge amount of awesomeness that doesn’t completely fit in the normal Winding Road world. To date, we’ve been in the habit of simply reading, watching, or talking amongst ourselves about this web detritus, but recently we thought it might be a good idea to start sharing it with you all. Thus, The Hot List.

By Winding Road Staff | September 02, 2011
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The Hot List: Volume 4

Every week we sift through a truly amazing amount of “stuff” in the dozen or so hours we spend online—you know, the time spent not driving sweet cars. A lot of the cool stuff we find has to do specifically with new cars, naturally, but there’s also a huge amount of awesomeness that doesn’t completely fit in the normal Winding Road world. To date, we’ve been in the habit of simply reading, watching, or talking amongst ourselves about this web detritus, but recently we thought it might be a good idea to start sharing it with you all. Thus, The Hot List.

By Winding Road Staff | August 26, 2011
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Graphed: 5.0-Liter V-8 Power

There’s something magical about five liters of displacement divided among eight cylinders. Right now, Ford, Jaguar/Land Rover, Hyundai, and Lexus are using them in various vehicles, and we haven’t found one that’s let us down yet. Whether naturally aspirated or supercharged, they all sing a great song and provide a healthy kick in the pants.

By John Beltz Snyder | August 25, 2011
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The Hot List: Volume 3

Every week we sift through a truly amazing amount of “stuff” in the dozen or so hours we spend online—you know, the time spent not driving sweet cars. A lot of the cool stuff we find has to do specifically with new cars, naturally, but there’s also a huge amount of awesomeness that doesn’t completely fit in the normal Winding Road world. To date, we’ve been in the habit of simply reading, watching, or talking amongst ourselves about this web detritus, but recently we thought it might be a good idea to start sharing it with you all. Thus, The Hot List.

By Winding Road Staff | August 19, 2011
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Secondhand Gems: Sensible Twenty-Something Fun

It’s Friday evening at the local pub. Or Saturday afternoon at the coffee house near campus. Or Monday morning in the break room at work. Wherever you go, you’re almost always surrounded by a core group of friends and colleagues; they’re young, single, perhaps a bit idealistic but also realistic, just like you.

By Christopher Smith | August 18, 2011
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The Hot List: Volume 2

Every week we sift through a truly amazing amount of “stuff” in the dozen or so hours we spend online—you know, the time spent not driving sweet cars. A lot of the cool stuff we find has to do specifically with new cars, naturally, but there’s also a huge amount of awesomeness that doesn’t completely fit in the normal Winding Road world. To date, we’ve been in the habit of simply reading, watching, or talking amongst ourselves about this web detritus, but recently we thought it might be a good idea to start sharing it with you all. Thus, The Hot List.

By Winding Road Staff | August 12, 2011
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Gear: Magnetic Finger Glove

It’s happened a thousand times; you reach deep into your engine bay or underneath your car to fasten a nut or bolt, and at the very limit of your reach, just as you’re starting to fasten it, you drop it, never to be seen again. Griot’s Garage has a solution: the Magnetic Finger Glove.

By John Beltz Snyder | August 11, 2011
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Graphed: Fuel Economy Of Efficient Vehicles

As we drive the Lexus CT200h (and enjoy it for the most part), we’re reminded of some of the other fuel misers we’ve driven and responded to favorably (again, for the most part). We decided to compare a handful of these cars side by side, to get a visual understanding of how they perform.

By John Beltz Snyder | August 11, 2011
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The Hot List: Volume 1

Every week we sift through a truly amazing amount of “stuff” in the dozen or so hours we spend online—you know, the time spent not driving sweet cars. A lot of the cool stuff we find has to do specifically with new cars, naturally, but there’s also a huge amount of awesomeness that doesn’t completely fit in the normal Winding Road world. To date, we’ve been in the habit of simply reading, watching, or talking amongst ourselves about this web detritus, but recently we thought it might be a good idea to start sharing it with you all. Thus, The Hot List.

By Winding Road Staff | August 05, 2011
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Video: Senna Movie Trailer And Clip

In case you weren’t sure whether or not you wanted to make the trek to the theater to see the upcoming Senna documentary, we offer this official trailer to get you properly motivated.

By John Beltz Snyder | August 03, 2011
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Winding Road Video: 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Tires Up In Smoke

When we traveled to Willow Springs, California and drove the Chrysler Group’s 2012 SRT8 lineup (including a lengthy drive in the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8), the tires on the cars, understandably, underwent a lot of wear and tear on the track. At one point, the tires on a Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 were slated for replacement in just a few minutes, and of brand representatives decided the rubber should go out in style (i.e., in a huge cloud of smoke).

By John Beltz Snyder | July 25, 2011
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Flip This Car: 1994 Buick Roadmaster—Part Seven

The Buick should’ve long passed into the realm of new ownership, but alas the market for older V-8 sedans that can boogie in a straight line just isn’t very hot, unlike the temperatures gripping pretty much all of the continental United States at the moment. Admittedly, I’ve also been pretty firm on a $2500 price tag—that’s just about what I have in the Beast but the current heat wave has also dampened my motivation for selling because, well, it’s a cool car. And I mean that quite literally.

By Christopher Smith | July 24, 2011
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Secondhand Gems: 400 Horsepower For $35,000

Once upon a time, the streets of Detroit were hosts to corporate gang warfare. The time of which we speak is of course the 1960s, when gas was cheap and big engines making bigger horsepower thumped beneath the hoods of machines with names like Chevelle, Road Runner, and Torino.

By Christopher Smith | July 20, 2011
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Secondhand Gems: Lottery Win Cars

It has been a long, brutal winter. Spring thus far hasn’t been much better, with most folks still dealing with cold, or wicked storms, or record flooding, or a combination of all three. This might be a good time to look at good secondhand off-roaders, machines that can chase storms and cross swollen rivers without giving up the fight. Or perhaps we should examine bulletproof German sedans, the ones with tank-like body structures and bank vault solidity that can weather winddriven debris while massaging your backside. And with fuel at an all-time high, this might be a good time to talk the finer points of good used hybrids.

By Christopher Smith | July 19, 2011
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Vintage Sports Cars: Martini Porsche 936/77, Shadow Mk.1, And Hemi Under Glass

This year was another great year for fans of vintage motorsport at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. World-famous cars and drivers came from all over the world to race, mingle with fans, and appreciate all things automotive. Sports Car Digest captured some beautiful photos of the event, a few of which we offer here.

By John Beltz Snyder | July 18, 2011
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Blog: An Argument For The BMW 740i

This car is good. I mean really good. As in, it’s so good that, were it my money, I’d have a very difficult time picking up any other 7-Series over this. Unlike the biturbocharged V-8 or V-12, the 740i is powered by a single-turbo straight-six, also found in the 1-, 3-, and 5-Series models (among others). In this particular application, it produces 315 horsepower and 330 pound-feet of torque.

By Brandon Turkus | July 14, 2011
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Brand New Classic: Lotus Esprit SE

While the last Lotus Esprit to grace our shores was powered by a very un-Colin-Chapman-like (but still super quick) twin-turbo V-8, the third-generation model sported a small, 2.2-liter turbocharged four-pot. Initially available with 215 horsepower, by the time our 1990 model rolled out of the factory, it was sporting a new water-to-air intercooler. This granted the newly dubbed Esprit SE 264 horsepower, with an additional 16 horsepower coming in on overboost.

By Brandon Turkus | July 12, 2011
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Blog: 2011 Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works vs. The Aftermarket

In terms of engine mods, the JCW features reinforced pistons, a lower compression ratio (10.0:1 versus 10.5:1 in the Cooper S) and more boost (1.3 bar in the JCW, 0.9 bar in the Cooper S) from a larger turbocharger and exhaust manifold. A larger cold-air intake and mass airflow sensor are also fitted to improve throttle response. Finally, a reworked exhaust system produces a genuinely mean sounding note, that barks and burbles on overrun. All that mechanical nonsense means there’s 208 horsepower and 192 pound-feet of torque (207 pound-feet during overboost) at the disposal of your right foot.

By Brandon Turkus | July 07, 2011
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Friday Video: Monster Tajima Sets Pikes Peak Record

Last weekend was the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Before, nobody had ever completed the 12.42-mile run in under ten minutes. That ended on Sunday, when Nobuhiro “Monster” Tajima smashed his own world record, finishing in 9:51.278, all while dodging spectators, drifting through the dirt, and coming perilously close to driving off the mountain.

By John Beltz Snyder | July 01, 2011
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Blog: Living Without The Stick In The Acura TL SH-AWD

The Acura TL SH-AWD has one of the best manual gearboxes I’ve ever had the pleasure of using. I’ve previously described the shifter as a “magic wand.” Combined with a light, easy clutch, shifting is such a joy, however quick, that I feared that sole maneuver was coloring my overall feeling for the TL, which is chiefly positive. A chance in a 2012 TL SH-AWD equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission would be my opportunity to find out.

By John Beltz Snyder | June 27, 2011
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Flip This Car Extra: 1991 Subaru Legacy Sport Sedan—Part Two

I’ll get right to the point. Those who saw part one of this two-part FTC Subaru sidebar and thought I literally flipped it, you’re in for a disappointment. I suppose I could make up a fabulous story about how I skidded down a cliff rubber side up after rescuing innocent children from an exploding volcano, but to borrow a line from an old Kenny Rogers tune, sometimes you’ve got to know when to fold ‘em. This is especially true when you violate the Christopher Smith Purchasing Cheap Cars for Dummies guidebook, which opens with the chapter entitled: Never fall in love with the idea of a car.

By Christopher Smith | June 26, 2011

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