Attacking the challenging corners of the Green Hell with a small luxury crossover is not something you see every day. If you’ve been keeping a close eye on the baby Velar, it means you have probably seen our spy shots from the end of March with a camouflaged prototype tackling the Nürburgring. Judging by the license plate, Land Rover is back at the Nordschleife with the same test vehicle and it’s really pushing it to the max through the numerous corners of the famous track. What in the world is a small crossover doing in a place such as the Green Hell? While the Evoque will prioritize comfort and luxury over anything else, it will also have to be fun to drive to better compete with segment rivals such as the BMW X1, Mercedes GLA, and the Audi Q3. Land Rover wants to make sure it will live up to the overly used words such as “agile” and “dynamic” while retaining the benefits of a crossover, such as the increased ride height. Revealed: 2020 Range Rover Evoque … [Read more...] about New Range Rover Evoque Seen Abusing Its Tires At The Nurburgring
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Stuck Toyota Tacoma Saved By Crazy Custom Corvair Off-Road Wagon
Yes, a 4WD Chevrolet Corvair wagon. Given the headline and the off-road nature of the article, you're probably expecting a witty quip about the Chevrolet Corvair's safety record. Obviously, this isn't a normal Corvair, and in fact, it wasn't even a normal Corvair before it became a lifted monster. Chevy's infamous rear-engined car was briefly available as a station wagon, and what you see here is a 1961 Corvair Lakewood. At least, it used to be. Now, it's a bonkers off-roader that rides on a custom frame with V8 power. As such, the Corvair's original rear-mounted flat-six is long gone, replaced with a 5.3-liter Chevrolet LS engine mounted cleanly beneath what used to be the Lakewood's sizeable frunk. It all sits on a custom-built frame with Dana axles front and rear, supported by 38-inch tires that will soon become 40 inchers. And with a big engine located in the front – not to mention a very robust suspension setup – this one doesn't have a problem with sudden lift-throttle … [Read more...] about Stuck Toyota Tacoma Saved By Crazy Custom Corvair Off-Road Wagon