Certain things seemed inevitable as the World Endurance Championship circus descended on Spa-Francorchamps. First, given that Toyota had binned their latest hybrid LMP1 prototype at a test session at Paul Ricard, and would th…
We’re not crash-bang-wallop types at crankandpiston, as you know. We’re more impressed with close on-track competition and superlative driving skills than crumpled carbon fibres and ‘lol’ comments. Every so often thou…
It’s been close but so far neither the Aston Martin Rapide nor the Porsche Panamera has delivered a knockout blow in our Clash of the Luxury Titans. Now we head into the deciding rounds: performance. We’ll start with the …
Crankandpiston is back at the Yas Marina Circuit for Pirelli’s launch of the 2012 Formula One tyre compounds. After warming-up in a Renault Clio Sport RS, it was time for a go in the race-spec Aston Martin Vantage GT4. Whic…
Many of you probably read about Pirelli’s recent launch of the 2012 Formula One tyre compounds in Abu Dhabi. Since our neighbouring emirate is only 40 minutes away, we thought we’d head over to scope the scene. Internatio…
“It’s not a proper Aston.” Conversations concerning the Cygnet scarcely run their course without this phrase cropping up. Effectively a Toyota IQ in a tuxedo and bringing only 98hp to the playground, the little Cygnet i…
This weekend’s Gulf 12Hr race has certainly kept our lensmen busy, with action aplenty and a gorgeous array of racing machinery on show. As well as a great selection of high res images, we thought you might also enjoy liste…
The Aston Martin Rapide is an enigma. Think about it. A genteel, majestic creature, its looks could charm the birds from the trees and the cash from your wallet. On the move, refined and fastidiously developed engineering mak…
Martin Bauerâs 2011 title victory on the KTM 1190 RC8 R in the prestigious International German Superbike Championship (IDM) was an important step in KTMâs planned progress as it moves closer to participation in other major international supe…
Martin, MI – US 131 Motorsports Park hosts its 3rd annual Spring Bug Run this Sunday, May 2, 2010. This exclusive VW event features drag racing, judged car show, swap meet and vendors. There are three drag racing classes, Pro, Super Pro and Modified. Racers may also enter into a Gambler’s Race or just have [...]
