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Driven: 2022 Mini Cooper Hardtop

Driven: 2022 Mini Cooper Hardtop

Why not treat those who very much want to live the three-pedal life? Still, the base 2022 Mini Cooper is a great all-around subcompact, and any enthusiast would get a kick out of putting it through its paces on a winding mountain road.

By Bradley Iger | September 13, 2022
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Review: 2021 Toyota GR Supra 2.0 — A Better Performance Bargain?
Review: 2021 Toyota GR Supra 2.0 — A Better Performance Bargain?

Check out our automotive review on the 2021 Toyota GR Supra 2.0 4-cylinder turbo. We found it to be a good value for its performance, handling, and fuel economy.

By Bradley Iger | July 15, 2020
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Driven: 2022 BMW M340i
Driven: 2022 BMW M340i

The 2022 BMW M340i sits in an interesting spot in the Bavarian brand’s beloved 3 Series lineup. After spending a full week with it, we really enjoyed its ability to be both a mild and comfortable, daily a-to-be cruiser, yet also transform into a fast, athletic, and thrilling sports sedan.

By Bradley Iger | July 13, 2022

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WR TV: 2015 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack

This week we’re getting our first chance to get behind the wheel of the new Charger R/T Scat Pack. While the Hellcat is stealing headlines for its supercar-level power, the R/T Scat Pack is no slouch either, and at a 40% discount, it makes for a compelling alternative for those who might not have the means to pony up for a $65,000 vehicle.

By Bradley Iger | April 06, 2015
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WR TV: 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (Z07 Package)

This week we bring you a walkaround, POV Test Drive, and a few dyno pulls in the new 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z07 Package at Smokey’s Dyno & Performance in Akron, Ohio.

By Winding Road Staff | March 30, 2015
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WR TV: Mercedes-AMG CLA45

A little late to the party but arriving dressed to the nines, this week we’ve got the keys to the most diminutive AMG currently offered, the CLA45.

By Bradley Iger | March 23, 2015
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Driven: 2015 McLaren 650S Spider

As the manufacturers of supercars continue to explore ways to satisfy shareholder expectations, phrases like “race derived technology” have started to drift into nebulous marketing territory, where they pertain more to concepts and emotions than the mechanicals found underneath the skin of a vehicle. McLaren is, first and foremost, a company that builds race cars. They are not part of a larger company that cranks out road-going vehicles by the thousands, so there isn’t a wealth of parts bin components from more common models to pilfer from in order to reduce development and build costs. So when we were handed the keys to this Volcano Yellow 650S Spider, we had a hunch it might be something genuinely special. A car that felt bespoke, made by a company whose primary objective has always been about building vehicles made to perform. Something truly compelling. The first time the all-aluminum 3.8-liter V8’s turbochargers spooled up, our suspicions were confirmed.

By Bradley Iger | March 15, 2015
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WR TV: 2015 Aston Martin Rapide S

Today we’re at the helm of Aston’s V12-powered sports sedan. Externally 2015 might look like a carryover year for the Rapide S, but the four door gets a host of crucial tweaks this year that pay dividends behind the wheel.

By Bradley Iger | March 09, 2015
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Driven: 2015 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S

Few marques enjoy the perception of exclusively and class the way Aston Martin does. Though they’re seeking to broaden their horizons a bit these days, there’s no denying that the brand carries some well-founded clout. While most enthusiasts would consider Aston’s cars to reside closer to the grand touring side of the supercar equation than an equivalent offering from, say, Porsche or Ferrari, after having spent some time behind the wheel of the V12 Vantage S, we can report with no uncertainty that this particular model is no soft-edged cream puff, and brings enough performance prowess to the table to set just about anyone’s hair on fire. Of course, that doesn’t come without a bit of compromise as well.

By Bradley Iger | March 02, 2015
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WR TV: Switzer P800 Nissan GT-R

This week we have the keys to something particularly special, courtesy of our friends at Smokey’s Dyno & Performance. While the Nissan GT-R is certainly no slouch straight off the showroom floor, there’s still those among us who yearn for even more performance. That’s where the folks at Switzer Performance come in.

By Bradley Iger | February 18, 2015
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WR TV: 2015 BMW 228i Convertible

This week we’re behind the wheel of the all-new 2015 BMW 228i Convertible. With BMW promising more cargo space, greater fuel efficiency and better performance than its 128i predecessor, our expectations are running high for this new sporty ragtop.

By Bradley Iger | February 11, 2015
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WR TV: 2015 Audi S3 2.0T S-Tronic

This week we’ve got the keys to Audi’s latest small sports sedan. Coated in Sepang Blue paint and equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four cylinder motor that’s hooked to a six-speed dual clutch gearbox, the 3300 pound S3 is capable of getting from zero to sixty miles per hour in 4.9 seconds and boasts an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph.

By Winding Road Staff | February 04, 2015
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WRR TV: Instructional Laps Around COTA In A 2015 BMW X6 M

Ride along as BMW Factory Driver Bill Auberlen leads us on some very helpful instructional laps around The Circuit of The Americas in the 2015 BMW X6 M.

By Bradley Iger | February 04, 2015
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WR TV: 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S Walkaround

Earlier this month at the North American International Auto Show, Multimedia Editor Chris Amos got a chance to get up close and personal with Mercedes-AMG’s new Porsche 911 fighter, the GT. Seen here in the uprated “S” trim, the GT S boasts 503 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque from its brand new “M178” engine, a 4.0-liter, biturbocharged and dry-sump lubricated V8, which sends power to the rear wheels by way of a seven-speed dual clutch transmission and an electronically controlled limited slip differential.

By Winding Road Staff | January 30, 2015
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Your Next Race Car?

There are lots of interesting race cars out there, but only a few that check most of the boxes on the racer’s list of desirable qualities. In this installment of “Your Next Race Car?” we take a look at why 3 Series BMWs are becoming the next big thing.

By Tom Martin | January 26, 2015
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A Day at the Track in a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

When we went to Portland last July to get some seat time in the Challenger Hellcat, one of the biggest surprises we took from the event was the car’s relatively well-mannered behavior on Portland International Raceway’s road course. It is without a doubt a big car – a grand touring vehicle by nature – but it was clear that engineers at Dodge had spent some time dialing out some of the persistent understeer that had become a hallmark of Challenger handling in models past, resulting in a much more neutral balance and a car that was much easier to corral around a race track than its reputation would suggest.

By Bradley Iger | January 23, 2015
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Driven: 2015 Lexus RC F

Ask a random soul what descriptors first come to mind when they think of the Lexus brand, and they’re likely to offer terms like “luxury”, “refinement” and “maturity”. Back in 1989, the first Lexus models made landfall in the US as a premium alternative to the more prosaic models produced by parent company Toyota, with the LS sedan leading the charge – a car which embodied those values and continues to do so today. More recently, Lexus has sought to make inroads in the sport-luxury market, a segment long dominated by BMW’s M division, AMG and Audi’s S and RS lineup.

By Bradley Iger | January 20, 2015
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NAIAS 2015: 2016 Ford GT Walkaround

Salivate with us as we mull over the numerous nooks and crannies of the all-new Ford GT. Featuring a carbon monocoque with structural carbon-fiber body panels with aluminum sub-frames front and back, the new GT takes a much more modern design approach than the retro-inspired aesthetic of the first GT.

By Bradley Iger | January 14, 2015
Reviews , Cars
NAIAS 2015: 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Walkaround

Get a closer look at the upcoming all-new fourth generation MX-5 as Multimedia Editor Chris Amos spends some time with the upcoming ragtop at week’s North American International Auto Show. According to Mazda, the new MX-5 sheds some 220 pounds from the outgoing car, and is “the most compact of any generation MX-5 so far.”

By Winding Road Staff | January 13, 2015
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WR TV: 2015.5 Volvo V60 Polestar

This week we’ve got the keys to the Volvo V60 Polestar. That last word in the title is a pivotal one – unlike the “Polestar Optimized” trim, this one get the full-blooded performance treatment. Think of Polestar as Volvo’s answer to BMW’s M or Mercedes-Benz’s AMG – a special group of engineers goes through the car from top to bottom in the interest of bolstering performance throughout the car and adds a dose of visual presence to fit the car’s new purpose. With only 60 examples of the V60 Polestar earmarked for the US in 2015, it’s not a car you’re likely to see on the road very often, but it is one that may foretell the potential for future Volvo products.

By Bradley Iger | January 06, 2015
Reviews , Cars
Racecar Profile: Elan NP01 – The Race Car You Would Design

We’ve talked to lots of racers about the car they drive and the car they’d like to drive. It hardly needs to be said that lots of drivers would like to try an F1 car or a WEC prototype or a full-on GT3 car, at least in their dreams. But when you add in the element of a car that drivers have to buy and maintain, those million dollar cars with rare and exotic parts and short service intervals are immediately off the table for almost all amateur racers. To get around the problem of dreaming, we’ve started asking the question differently: “What would you build if you owned a race car manufacturing operation and wanted to create a great race car for amateurs?”

By Tom Martin | December 31, 2014
Reviews , Cars
WR TV: 2015 Kia K900

Much like the Hyundai Genesis, of which the K900 is the mechanical twin of the outgoing 2014 model, Kia is fighting an uphill battle to convince luxury car buyers to overlook a badge commonly associated with economy cars and give this sedan a chance. Fortunately for the Korean automaker, it has two very effective strategies in play: make a good car, and substantially undercut the sticker price of similarly equipped models of its rivals.

By Bradley Iger | December 30, 2014
Reviews , Cars
WR TV: 2014 Nissan Juke Nismo RS

This week we’ve got the keys to Nissan’s sporty crossver, the Juke Nismo, here in the uprated RS trim. We don’t normally think of crossovers as the sort of vehicle that one might consider taking to a local autocross or track day, but after a week with the Juke Nismo RS it’s clear that the engineers from Nismo weren’t content to just give the Juke a bodykit and wheel makeover and call it a day.

By Bradley Iger | December 16, 2014
Reviews , Cars
WR TV: 2015 Hyundai Genesis 5.0

In the 1980s and 90s, Hyundai built a reputation around vehicles that offered basic transportation at minimal expense. Over the past few years, the automaker has put forth a concerted effort to move the brand upmarket, and nowhere is this shift more evident than in the Hyundai Genisis sedan – a car which aims to go toe to toe with the Germans and, despite a much smaller price tag, is very successful at doing so.

By Bradley Iger | December 05, 2014

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