Marc Baily » Motorsports, Performance and Customization

Feature: Learning from the professionals at the track

Chris — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:02:24 +0000

The majority of drivers on the road today feel that they are good drivers despite the fact that they haven’t had adequate driver training, opines contributor Russell Purcell. Lessons from the professionals can really make a difference, he says.

Feature: Le Mans – Audi diesel reclaims the crown

Chris — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:02:33 +0000

One by one, the favoured Peugeot race cars dropped out of the 24 Heures du Mans endurance race leaving Audi’s three diesel-powered Audi R15 plus cars to head for the finish line. Senior Editor Paul Williams was there.

Feature: Lessons from the Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy

Chris — Tue, 18 May 2010 08:02:58 +0000

Race-track training isn't just about speed: it's about learning to handle all situations, as Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh discovered: lessons learned at the Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy not only improved her track performance, but helped her avoid a crash on the street.

Feature: AMG Performance Tour

Chris — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:02:04 +0000

As a reminder that they’re more than just a luxury car maker, Mercedes-Benz assembled a full lineup of its AMG performance models at a race-track near Las Vegas and invited dealers, customers and journalists to take them out for a fast test drive.

Feature: Panameras on ice

Chris — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:02:06 +0000

On a frozen lake in Finland, 250 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle, contributor Brian Early was instructed to drive his Panamera "as sideways and loose as possible." It was all part of Porsche's advanced "Ice Force" driver training program.