Every season of Ignition ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of Ignition!

On the premiere episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago conquers the legendary Nardo Ring in the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4. Come along for the ride as the most powerful bull ever enters the world's fastest ring.

2012 Lamborghini Aventador Unleashed on the Nardo Ring

Carlos Lago lights the fuse on the new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Joined by pro race driver Randy Pobst and armed with miles of empty racetrack at Inde Motorsports Ranch in Willcox, AZ, we finally find out if the mythical ZL1 is worth the wait.

2012 Chevrolet Camaro Zl1 Ignities Inde Motorsports Ranch

In this episode of Ignition, Michael Febbo tests the all new 2012 Bentley Continental GTC stateside, then crosses the pond for some Old World cruising in Croatia.

2012 Bentley Continental GTC Cruises Crostia

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago carves up the canyons in the turbocharged 2012 Audi TT RS. Find out happens when you zap an Audi R8 with a shrink ray.

2012 Audi TT RS: The Bargain R8?

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago finds out if BMW's latest 335i still remains the sports sedan benchmark. Does this larger, longer and taller 3 Series mean the icon has finally gone soft?

2012 BMW 335i: Still the Benchmark?

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago tests out Volkswagen's limited edition 2012 Golf R. Find out if this "rich man's GTI" deserves its R badge.

2012 Volkswagen Golf R: The Super GTI?

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago takes the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track Edition to sports car school to see if it passes the true enthusiast's test.

2013 Hyundai Coupe 3.8 Track: A True Enthuasiast's Car?

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago explores the art and science of supercars with the 2012 McLaren MP4-12C. Find out what happens when you give a team of dedicated engineers the time and resources to dream big.

2012 McLaren MP4-12C: Engineering Gone Wild!

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago finds out what happens when you strap a pair of turbos to an M car. Does this latest M5 live up to the legend of the naturally aspirated M5s of yore?

2013 BMW M5: A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing?

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago finds out just how far he can push Godzilla. Is the more powerful 2013 GT-R even better than the already fantastic 2012 model of last year? Carlos straps in to find out how many super cars he can slay.

2013 Nissan GT-R Black Edition: World's Greatest Super Car Bargain?

Carlos Lago finds out if the 2012 Mini Cooper S Coupe is too quirky for its own good. Does this hard top two-seater go too far by choosing fun over function?

2012 Mini Cooper S Coupe - Fun over function?

Guest host and Motor Trend technical director Frank Markus hits Spain's Navarra race circuit with Bentley's new Continental GT V8. Find out if this V8 version of the GT actually improves upon its W12 big brother.

2013 Bentley Continental GT V8: Laps Navarra Race Circuit!

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago gets rained-out at the test track, and decides to head out on the open road in search of adventure in the 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392.

2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8: Choose your Own Adevenutre

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago finds out if the 2013 Scion FR-S blazes a new trail for affordable, real-wheel drive enthusiast cars. Pro racer Randy Pobst also gets in on the action, pushing the FR-S to its performance limits with hot laps around Streets of Willow racetrack.

2013 Scion FR-S: A New Hope?

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago digs deep into the concoction of turbochargers and aluminum that is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550. Does the latest and most powerful version of the big bad Benz do the SL name justice?

2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550: Cruise Missile

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago offers up a collection of bloopers and outtakes from the first fifteen episodes, including a quick tutorial on how to use the comically complex launch control in a Lexus LFA.

Launching the Lexus LFA + Bloopers & Outtakes

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago proves that Subaru has been making fun sports cars since before the BRZ.

2012 Subaru WRX STI: The Best Sports Car for the Money?

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago tests the most powerful production car made in America - the new 2013 Ford Shelby GT500. After running the GT500 through Motor Trend's instrumented testing gauntlet, including top speed pulls on the dyno, we head to Kingman, Arizona, where pro racer Randy Pobst gets behind the wheel to see if Ford's 662-HP beast can break the elusive 200 mph barrier.

2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Chases 200 MPH

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago hits the road and the test track with Aston Martin's 2012 Virage. Strategically positioned between the DB9 and the DBS, the V-12 Virage looks to blend the DB9's grand touring luxury with the DBS's sports car performance. Does it get the balance right? Watch to find out.

2012 Aston Martin Virage: Automative Hatue Couture

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago hits the winding road and the test track with the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S. The new 991 features some of the most significant changes ever made between 911 generations, including the longest wheelbase and overall length in the model's history. But does bigger mean better?

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S: Does Bigger Mean Better?

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago hits the test track and the winding road with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster. With its imposing size, brute power and booming exhaust note, the SLS Roadster feels more like a classic American muscle car than a refined German coupe. But is that a good thing?

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster: An American in Stuttgart?

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago drives the new 2013 Ford Mustang GT. Now featuring 420 horsepower and enhanced performance options, this latest version of the 5.0 seems to offer the power and handling potential of a bargain Boss 302 Laguna Seca. But does it deliver?

2013 Ford Mustang GT: The Budget Boss 302 Laguna Seca?

Carlos Lago drives the 2012 Audi R8 5.2 FSI because - well, why not? Audi's 525 horsepower V-10-powered all-wheel drive coupe delivers the impressive performance numbers, stunning design and sheer driving pleasure that might make it the most complete super car on the road today.

2012 Audi R8 5.2 FSI: The Supercar Done Right?

Carlos Lago searches for the soul inside the heavy yet powerful 2013 BMW M6 Convertible. Is the new M6 really a desirable driver's car or simply a clever feat of engineering? Or is it both?

2013 BMW M6: When Power and Weight Fight, Who Wins?

Carlos Lago hits the road and the test track with Jeep's Hemi-powered 2012 Grand Cherokee SRT8.

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8: 5000 Pounds of Fun?

Carlos Lago sizes up Hyundai's new "hot hatch", the 2012 Veloster Turbo.

2012 Hyundai Veloster Turbo: A True Hot Hatch?

Carlos Lago puts the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 Black Series to the test and explores what makes it so special.

2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series: The German Muscle Car!

Carlos Lago heads to Italy to test out the fastest and most powerful production Ferrari ever made, the 2013 F12 Berlinetta.

2013 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta: The Grandest Tourer!

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago ditches the normal testing routine and takes the 2012 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor straight to the dirt instead. Is Ford's factory prerunner rugged enough to power slide through sand washes and conquer mountains AND refined enough to handle less demanding conditions with poise and comfort? Carlos heads to Hungry Valley SVRA to find out.

2012 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor: King of the Sandbox?

Carlos Lago tests out the 2012 Nissan 370Z, a surprisingly old-school entry in the rear-wheel-drive sports coupe segment.

2012 Nissan 370Z: The Rough and Tumble Sports Car!

Carlos Lago convinces Mazda to hand him the keys to the only left-hand drive RX-7 Spirit R in the world.

Mazda RX-7 Spirit R: The Glory Days of Japanese Sports Cars!

Carlos Lago heads north to Sonoma Raceway to test the 2013 Audi RS5.

2013 Audi RS5: Naturally Aspirational!

Carlos Lago pilots the 2012 Lexus IS F at the test track and on the winding road.

2012 Lexus IS F: Toyota's Turning Point?

Carlos Lago gets behind the wheel of the 7-liter V8 powered Corvette 427, one of the last iterations of the much loved C6 Corvette.

2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427: All American Hero!

Carlos Lago drives a motorcycle, technically.

2012 Morgan 3 Wheeler: Low Tech Fun!

Carlos Lago drives a four-door super car.

2013 Porsche Panamera GTS: The Swiss Army Knife of Driving!

Carlos Lago tests out the hotly anticipated 2013 Cadillac ATS. Ever since its "Art and Science" rebirth, Cadillac has made it clear its gunning for BMW. With the 2013 ATS, they've finally locked in on their primary target - the benchmark BMW 3 Series.

2013 Cadillac ATS: BMW Beware?

Carlos Lago drives the groundbreaking all-electric 2013 Tesla Model S. We've already conducted our range-verification road trips with the Model S, but now its time to find out just how fast and how fun this Tesla is to drive at the test track.

2013 Tesla Model S: The Quickest Sedan Built in America

Carlos Lago is seduced by the Italian sound and power of the recently renovated Maserati Granturismo Sport. It's not without faults but as Carlos explains, they are easily justifiable soon after taking the helm.

2013 Maserati Granturismo Sport: The Seduction of Italian Luxury

Carlos Lago takes Audi's luxury land yacht for a spin through the woods. It's big, brash and fast, and unless you're driving one of the absolute quickest cars on the market, the 2013 Audi S8 luxury sedan will probably show you its taillights.

2013 Audi S8: Executive Class Power

Carlos Lago revisits the BMW M5 to test out something that was missing from the first test: a manual transmission. Is the 6-speed stick shift better than the standard automatic twin-clutch version?

2013 BMW M5 Manual: The Purist's M5?

Carlos Lago runs Alpina's version of the 750i from the track to the road. Is this just another luxury sedan gone hotrod or does it still remain as dignified as its former self with better dynamics?

2013 BMW Alpina B7: Luxury Sedan Gone Hotrod?

Motor Trend's Technical Director Frank Markus ventures to Morocco to test the new 4th generation Range Rover. Has the new Rover gone soft? Or can it handle all that Mother Nature can throw at it?

2013 Land Rover Range Rover - Ultimate Go Everywhere Luxury?

Motor Trend's Testing Director Kim Reynolds determines the validity of the BMW-built Rolls-Royce Phantom II Drophead Coupe.

2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Drophead Coupe: Is it a BMW or a Rolls-Royce?

Motor Trend Senior Features Editor Jonny Lieberman drives Audi's R8 V10 Plus with its new twin-clutch auto. Will the updated gearbox be enough for this iconic German super car to win over one of its biggest critics?

2014 Audi R8: Now with a Proper Gearbox?

Carlos Lago drives the extremely well balanced and powerful Ford Focus ST. It looks the part and checks all the boxes, but does it fit into the class that its aiming for? Carlos takes it to the mountains and the test track to find out.

2013 Ford Focus ST: The Hottest Hatch?

Carlos Lago finally tests the eagerly anticipated 2013 SRT Viper.

2013 SRT Viper GTS: The Beast is Back!

Carlos Lago tests the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE.

2013 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE: Best Handling Camaro Ever!

Carlos Lago tests the new Porsche Boxster S. Sporting a new electric steering system and a wider track than before, Carlos puts the smallest Porsche through the Ignition paces to find out if it retains the fun and liveliness of its predecessor.

2013 Porsche Boxster S: Focused on Fun

Carlos Lago tests the Europe-only Volkswagen GTD. With its odd combination of turbo diesel drive train and sporty, GTI-based chassis, will the VW hatch be as popular with Carlos as it is across the pond?

2013 Volkswagen GTD: Better than the GTI?

Carlos Lago flogs the 1000+ horsepower AMS Alpha 12 GT-R up and down the runway in pursuit of a sub-10 second quarter mile.

AMS Alpha 12 Nissan GT-R: Breaking Down a 10 Second 1/4 Mile

The 2013 Subaru WRX Special Edition. Carlos Lago takes the go anywhere sports sedan on a drive through the mountains, and demonstrates the car's renowned balance of performance, handling, and utility.

2013 Subaru Impreza WRX: The Rugged Sports Sedan!

Carlos Lago runs Aston Martin's new Vanquish on the track and through the canyons to see if its performance matches its super car looks. Engineered with lessons learned from creating the exclusive Aston Martin One-77, the new Aston Martin flagship returns to the British car-maker's lineup sporting impressive amounts of carbon fiber, leather, and flat orange paint.

2014 Aston Martin Vanquish: Supercar Looks with GT Moves!

Carlos Lago takes the Mercedes-Benz's SLS GT to Willow Springs International Raceway to see if the revised suspension and drive train help AMG's super car in the corners. Taking on the tight and twisting Streets of Willow is no easy task - especially with nearly 600 horsepower on tap. Will the new SLS follow in the ways of its tail-happy predecessor, or has it finally become a track-ready machine?

2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT: More Power and More Control?

Carlos Lago takes a look at the attributes that have made the Mazda MX-5 such a successful roadster for the past 24 years. With its old-school charm and simplistic yet lively characteristics, the MX-5 turns a SoCal canyon road into a driver's playground.

2013 Mazda MX-5 Club: A Car to be Toyed With!

Carlos Lago discovers the charms of Mazda's "front drive muscle car", the Mazdaspeed3. Simple yet brutish, this hot hatch has more than enough power on tap, but is there more to its personality?

2013 Mazdaspeed3: A Front-Wheel Drive Muscle Car?

Carlos Lago crashes a Ferrari winter driving school in Colorado in order to "properly" evaluate the 651 horsepower FF -- Ferrari's first all-wheel drive production car. Afterwards, the team hits the road to examine the finer points of the car's unique personality.

2012 Ferrari FF: Fast and Functional?

Jonny Lieberman heads to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca to find out if the new SRT Viper TA has what it takes to knock the ZR1 off the podium as the fastest production car around the track.

New SRT Viper TA Strikes Back!

Jonny Lieberman visits the Unimog museum in Gaggenau, Germany, to find out more about the history and development of one the world's most versatile vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz UniMog: Crushin' It!

Carlos Lago takes a look at what makes the Lancer Evolution such a dream car for enthusiasts. Ten generations in, has it strayed away from its rally car roots?

2013 Mitsubishi Evolution GSR: Rally Car for the Road!

Motor Trend Technical Director Frank Markus heads to the Circuit Paul Ricard in the South of France. Here he will test the most powerful iteration of the Mercedes SLS AMG, the Black Series. While there, Mercedes pulls wheels out its ecofriendly brother, the Electric Drive, and let's Frank have a go at it.

2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG: Back in Black and Electric!

Carlos travels to France to test out the two door version of the soon-to-be-released US spec four dour Fiesta ST hatchback, to see how it holds up next to other sport compact hatches, and its slightly bigger brother, the Ford Focus ST.

2014 Ford Fiesta ST: The Small Hatch with Big Moves!

Frank Markus heads to Saint Tropez to test out the CLA, which is Mercedes-Benz's brand new entry into the youth market. The idea sounds fraught with danger: another sub-$30,000 Benz, this time with a 2.0l 208hp transverse engine, 258 lb-ft of torque, and a front-wheel drivetrain. Will this new entry level kinder-Benz find the same fate as C230 sport coupe from several years ago, or is this a completely new philosophy on an entry level luxury car?

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA: Affordable Luxury?

Angus Mackenzie pays a visit to Molsheim, France to explore the history and development behind the world's most expensive street legal super car, the Bugatti Veyron. The Veyron has a turbocharged 16-cylinder engine that makes more than 1000hp, can accelerate to 60mph in about 2.7 seconds, goes faster than 250mph, and costs well over a million dollars. Afterwards, Angus then heads to Ehra-Lessien near Wolfsburg, Germany to witness the next iteration of the Veyron, the Vitesse, take on a top speed record challenge, before ultimately getting behind the wheel himself.

2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport & the Record Setting Grand Sport Vitesse!

Kim Reynolds heads to Pamplona, Spain to have a look at some of Jaguar's classic entries in the sports car realm, and also to get his hands on their latest convertible sports car, the F-Type. The F-type has an all-aluminum body and a new all-aluminum, 3.0-liter supercharged direct-injection V-6 based on the 5.0-liter V-8, with balance shafts, a dual independent variable cam timing system, and a Roots-type twin vortex supercharger mounted in the engine's vee.

2014 Jaguar F-type: Finally, an E-type Successor

Carlos Lago is back and driving all four generations of his favorite German sports car, the BMW M3.

BMW M3: All 4 Generations (E30, E36, E46, E92) at The Track!

Carlos Lago and Randy Pobst head to the track with the most extreme GTR yet, the 2014 GTR Track Pack.

2014 Nissan GT-R Track Pack: Godzilla Levels Up!

Jonny and the team head to Beijing, China to both drive and ride in Bentley's newest premium luxury sedan, the Flying Spur.

2014 Bentley Flying Spur: Uber-Luxury Sedan Makes its Mark in China!

Carlos Lago heads back to Fontana and the mountainous roads of Angeles Crest Highway to tackle the newest update to the Audi S4.

2013 Audi S4: The Sleeper Sport Sedan!

Carlos Lago sizes up the 2013 Honda Civic Si.

2013 Honda Civic Si: Competition for the Ford Focus ST?

Carlos Lago heads to the track with the most extreme Subaru BRZ ever conceived.

Crawford Performance Turbo BRZ: Balance Meets Power!

Jonny Lieberman gets behind the wheel of the newest M to grace the BMW lineup, the 2014 M6 Gran Coupe.

2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe: The Best M Money Can Buy?

Carlos Lago gets behind the wheel of the newest iteration of Porsche's Cayman line, the 2014 Porsche Cayman S.

2014 Porsche Cayman S: Is the Lightest Porsche Now the Best Porsche?

Carlos Lago drives the Mazda Super20, a former SEMA show car built to celebrate 20 years of the Miata and to highlight the car's ties to motorsports.

Mazda Super20: The Purest Miata?

Carlos Lago tests the Bentley Continental GT Speed.

2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed! The Incomparable British Luxury Coupe?

Jonny Lieberman travels to Germany to drive a car we don't get, the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Edition 507 Wagon.

2014 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Edition 507 Wagon! The Modern Hammer Wagon?

Carlos Lago gets behind the wheel of Chevrolet's hotly anticipated 2014 Corvette Stingray Z51, the most technologically advanced production Corvette ever made.

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51! Testing the New High Tech Vette!

Jonny Lieberman heads up to Lake Tahoe in California and the notorious Rubicon Trail.

2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary Edition: At Home on the Rubicon Trail!

Carlos Lago goes to Portugal to test the new BMW 435i.

2014 BMW 435i: Is 4 the New 3?

Carlos Lago tests the new Audi RS7 through over 500 miles of German roads, including top-speed blasts on the unrestricted Autobahn.

2014 Audi RS7: Top Speed Bahnstorming in Germany!

Carlos Lago tests the 850 horsepower Shelby GT500 Super Snake.

2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake: Is 850 HP Too Much?

Carlos Lago gets behind the wheel of the iconic CLK 63 AMG Black Series, to see if it can still defend it's Black Series title five years after it's initial release.

2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series: An F1 Pace Car for the Masses!

Carlos Lago heads to Germany to sample the newest variant of the 911: The Turbo S.

2014 Porsche 911 Turbo S: The All-Season, All-Road, All-Anything Sports Car!

Carlos Lago tests a 20-year-old Nissan that we bought off Craigslist.

993 Nissan 240SX: The Craigslist Blue Light Special, Part 1!

Carlos Lago finally tests the most powerful production Ferrari yet: the 2014 F12 Berlinetta. Our brief drive of the 731-hp, V-12-powered machine in Italy last year simply wasn't enough. But now that it's stateside, we can strap our test gear to it and see how fast it can go in the hands of pro racing driver Randy Pobst at famed Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

2014 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta: Hot Lapping & Testing the Italian Super Tourer

Carlos Lago gets behind the wheel of a Jaguar XFR-S, an even more powerful and limited production version of the already lively XFR. As competitor to the BMW M5, and also Jaguar's fastest Sedan, the XFR-S is packed with a supercharged V-8 that produces 550-hp and 502 lb-ft of torque, and is also given an assortment of new exterior upgrades that truly separates this cat from the rest of the pack.

2014 Jaguar XFR-S: The Big Cat that's Quiet, Powerful & Loves to Drift

Carlos Lago takes the brand new 2014 Mercedes Benz CLA45 AMG to the Hyundai Proving Grounds, to find out what makes this high-strung turbo four-cylinder AMG sports car so special. With it's engine producing 355 horsepower and 332-lb-ft of torque, the CLA45 AMG easily packs one of the most powerful factory turbocharged four cylinder engines in the world, but with extra options, can it live up to it's near $60,000 price tag?

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG: The Most Powerful Turbo 4-Cylinder in the World!

Carlos Lago tests the BMW M5 - again. This time around it has something called the Competition Package, which adds a host of small adjustments and improvements in an effort to improve the car's performance and the satisfaction it gives to its driver. Is more power and a recalibration of the suspension and steering enough to make this incredible sedan behave? We find out on the test track at Hyundai's Proving Grounds.

2014 BMW M5 Competition Package: A Better Driver's Car?

Jonny Lieberman heads to Modena, Italy to drive one of the most expensive cars in the world - the uncompromising Pagani Huayra. Named for the Peruvian god of wind, the Huayra represents Horacio Pagani's notion of what a hypercar should be. With a 6.0-liter, twin-turbo V-12 hand built by AMG that produces a staggering 730 horsepower, the car promises world class performance.

2014 Pagani Huayra: World Beating Hyper Car or Just Plain Hype?

Carlos Lago returns to the Hyundai Proving Grounds to try out Cadillac's new, twin-turbo CTS Vsport, which might be one of the automaker's best products yet. With a low curb weight and a boosted 3.6-liter V-6 producing around 420 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque, will this Cadillac send the German engineers back to the drawing board?

2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport: Boosting Ahead of the Germans in Their Own Game

Carlos Lago tests the sportiest hot hatch Volkswagen has to offer, the Euro-only 2013 Scirocco R. With a 262 hp turbocharged 4-cylinder driving the front wheels, this Euro-spec Scirocco is not only more powerful than its Golf twin, but lighter as well. Will it offer a better driving experience because of it, or prove to be just another stylish Golf?

2013 Volkswagen Scirocco R: Stylish, Sporty and Just Out of Reach?

Carlos Lago gets behind the wheel of the all-new Jaguar F-type. With it's supercharged 5.0L V8 engine that produces 488 horsepower, and 461-lb-ft of torque and drop dead gorgeous good looks, is the F-Type the first Jaguar to pick up where the legendary E-Type left off? Join us as we hit the roads of Malibu, CA to find out.

2014 Jaguar F-Type V8 S

Carlos gets back behind the wheel of the craigslisted 240SX, so he can start deconstructing and then reconstructing the car using all new, high quality parts.The process isn't as simple as it seems, however, because the car first has to make a trip to K&N dyno house in Riverside, and then make it all the way back to the garage in El Segundo. After one busted cylinder, a seized caliper, and a couple of other hiccups, will any of the new modifications even be worth it?

1993 Nissan 240SX - Part 2: Dynoing the Craigslist Blue Light Special

Carlos Lago tests the wonderfully capable Panamera 4S. This year Porsche replaced the naturally aspirated 4.8-liter V-8 in the standard and S model Panameras with a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 (the GTS retains the V-8). This new engine makes more power and torque than the outgoing one and returns better fuel economy, but does it have the same excitement as the V-8? We find out by exploring the always impressive performance limits of this luxury sedan.

2014 Porsche Panamera 4S: Is a Twin-Turbo V-6 Better Than a V-8?

Carlos Lago tests the most extreme Aston Martin this side of the One-77. With a massive 5.9-liter V-12 shoehorned in the smallest chassis in the lineup, the gorgeous and motorsports-derived 565-horsepower V12 Vantage S promises one exhilarating ride. Aston claims it's the second fastest accelerating car the company has produced, and this week we head to the test track to verify that claim. Afterwards, we find out how well the controversial single-clutch automated manual copes with mountain roads.

2015 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S: The Biggest V-12 in the Smallet Aston

Carlos Lago and pro driver Randy Pobst get behind the wheel of the limited edition Jaguar XKR-S GT, to sample the company's meanest and most track ready offering yet. With a production run of only 25 vehicles, this special 2014 XKR-S GT combines elegant luxury and huge track-dominating power with its 5.0L supercharged V8, supposedly producing around 550 hp and 461 lb-ft of torque.

2014 Jaguar XKR-S GT: The Cat Takes a Giant Leap Forward

We look back at some of the best sideways tire-smoking moments from this 2013 season. We're taking a break for the holidays, but we'll be back in the new year

2013 End of the Year Drift Special!

Carlos Lago reviews the extremely limited Subaru Impreza 22B STI. Created to celebrate the automaker's 40th anniversary and multiple consecutive World Rally Championship wins, the 22B is a wider, more powerful, and very special version of the STI. And when we found out there was one in the country, we had to drive it.

Subaru Impreza 22B STI: The Original Rally Icon

Carlos Lago tests Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG S-Model. Mercedes calls it a coupe, despite the fact that it has four doors, but what really matters is underneath the sheet metal: A 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8 that sends 577 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque to all four tires. Its performance will be exceptional, but will the styling be enough to warrant the extra cost over the E-Class on which the CLS is based?

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG: Style, Speed, and Subtance

Carlos Lago tests the Porsche 918 Spyder in Spain. Boasting an electric motor on the front axle and a parallel hybrid setup for the rear, this hypercar produces a combined 874 hp and 944 lb-ft of torque and aims to set a new precedent for performance and efficiency.

The Best Seasons of Ignition

The Best Seasons of Ignition

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