MotorKicks - Stories tagged with toys

Audi pilot program tells drivers how to squeeze the lemon - Engadget

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:09:02 GMT

the network of "smart" signals not only "adapts to traffic patterns to deliver optimum light switching," but gives drivers a heads-up in order to get 'em through lights and cut down on idling / pollution / road rage. We can just hear those red light camera appeals now: "But judge, my car told me to do it!"

What I want for Christmas: Haynes Build Your Own Engine kit

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:43:43 GMT

The engine has a completed footprint of 7.1 inches in height by 10.6 inches in width and 5.5 inches in depth -- not too big and more educational than the animated .gifs on HowStuffWorks.com

Lightest Lotus yet: Hot Wheels Lotus concept

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 22:13:35 GMT

The Lotus Hot Wheels concept that originally debuted at SEMA was one of our favorite in the group and the 1:5 scale model, created to celebrate Hot Wheels' 40th anniversary, will likely foretell the future styling direction of our favorite British sports car manufacturer.

Jalopnik Holiday Gift Guide: LeMans on DVD

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 23:38:00 GMT

Le Mans is the racing movie of choice according to you, so it is more than appropriate to suggest the film as a stocking stuffer for the racing fan. Sure, there's no dialogue for the first 38 minutes. But wouldn't dialogue just interfere with glorious sounds coming out of the Porches and Ferraris?