Mattel Hot Wheels has released several 1:64, 1:43 and 1:18 scale “Back to the Future” AMC DeLorean cars, now this summer June 2016, Hot Wheels will be releasing a limited production run of the 2016 Hot Wheels Elite 1:18 Ultimate Edition Time Machine. This elite edition will feature LEDs, sound effects and extra car parts, so “Back to the Future” fans can make all 5 versions of the AMC DeLorean time machine from the series.
Frankie’s Garage: The Ultimate Hot Wheels “Back to the Future” DeLorean
April 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Frankie’s Garage: LEGO Technic 42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
April 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
LEGO Technic and Porsche fans will enjoy this highly detailed Porsche 911 GT3 RS upcoming release on June 1, 2016. The LEGO Technic – 40256 Porsche 911 GT3 RS will come in a special full-color box packaging with special collectors book about the history, the origins of the build and other details.
Frankie’s Garage: JDM 1990 Nissan Skyline R-32 GT-R Review
April 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Smoking Tire host Matt Farah reviews his own imported 1990 Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R. Nothing more to say, than then just watch the video.
Frankie’s Garage: Tomica Premium 4 New Die-cast Rides
April 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
I’ve been a fan Tomica’s recent product line: Tomica Premium 1/64 scale die-cast cars. Aimed at the adult collector, the Tomica Premium series features more paint applications and newly designed rims. Tomica is adding 4 new vehicles: No. 13 – Nissan IDS Concept, No. 14 – Toyota S-FR, No. 15 – Subaru 22B STI and No. 16 – Toyota 86GRMN.
Frankie’s Garage: The Affordable $35,000 Tesla
April 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The head of Tesla Elon Musk yesterday night revealed the “affordable premium Tesla” Model 3 at $35,000USD. This smaller electric sedan will have a range of approximately 215 miles and will seat 5 adults comfortably.
Frankie’s Garage: The NSX GT3
March 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Acura introduces the 2017 NSX GT3 track racing version at the New York International Auto Show. This NSX GT3 race car will not have any hybrid electric components, but will use the same twin-turbo 3.5 V6 engine as the production model.
Frankie’s Garage: Just Call It – “The Toyota 86!”
March 24, 2016 by Leave a Comment
What it should always have been branded in North America! Not the defunct Scion brand, but Toyota. The Scion FR-S in 2017 goes back to the Toyota car line-up and will simply be known as the Toyota 86. Finally!
Frankie’s Garage: Godzilla 2017 Mini-ReDesign
March 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Every die-hard GT-R fan maybe waiting for the next R36 GT-R, will you have to wait for a couple of years. But for 2017, Nissan has done a mini-redesign for the 2017 Nissan GT-R.
Frankie’s Garage: The Mustang GT350 Killer
March 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The American muscle wars are heating up with the new 2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1 from the 2016 New York Auto Show. This 2017 Camaro ZL1 is ready to take on Ford’s Mustang GT350. For the first time in it’s history there will be an option for a 10-speed automatic transmission as it comes with a super-charged 6.2L LT4 V8 that pumps out 640 horses.
Frankie’s Garage: The 2017 MX-5 Fastback
March 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment
From the 2016 New York Auto Show, Mazda introduces the 2017 Miata MX-5 RF. The RF stands for “Retractable Fastback.” The hardtop convertible looks still looks aggressive and sexy.
Frankie’s Garage: The Nissan SUV Mini-Tank
March 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Nissan shows off how easy you can turn your stock Nissan Rogue SUV into a off-road snow machine. Named the Nissan Rogue Warrior, the vehicle is fitted with snow tracks using Nissan’s AWD system.
Frankie’ Garage: Sung Kang’s 240Z Build
March 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Fast & Furious actor Sung Kang drops by Jay Leno’s Garage with his dream build a 1973 Datsun 240Z. This restomod features a 1990s RB Skyline engine with the twin turbos stripped for NA-style build and wide-body Rocket Bunny kit.
Frankie’s Garage: The New Hot Hatches
March 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
There maybe a plethora of supercars at the 2016 Geneva Auto Show, but also the working man’s hot hatches. The Ford Fiesta’s big brother, the 2016 Ford Focus RS is taking all the press coverage and car talk, but this new Ford Fiesta ST200 is no push-over.
Frankie’s Garage: Supercars Galore @ 2016 Geneva Auto Show
March 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Taking place right now is one of the biggest auto shows in Europe, the 2016 Geneva Auto Show. Many of the exotic and supercar companies have been showcasing incredible new rides. Here’s my highlight playlist of the coolest rides:
Frankie’s Garage: Ken Block Drifting in Dubai
March 2, 2016 by 1 Comment
One of my favorite Ken Block Gymkhana’s was in San Francisco about 3 years ago. He was drifting up and down the hills of SF and it was awesome and now he’s back drifting in his special Ford Fiesta AWD on the Dubai city roads.
Frankie’s Garage: The King of Hot Hatchbacks
January 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The early reviews are in for Ford’s 2016 global 5-door hot-hatchback and it’s positive. It’s ready to take on the Subaru, Honda and Golf hatches of the world. The 2016 Ford now has an AWD drive system that acts like a RWD with drift capabilities. The hatch can handle the roads and perform on the track.
Frankie’s Garage: 2018 Lexus LC500 Coupe
January 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Want even more premium upscale then the Infiniti Q60 Coupe, try this, the Lexus LC500 2+2 Coupe. Expect to spend around six figures for this all-new 2018 Lexus LC500. The LC500 will house a N.A. 5.0L V8 engine producing 467 horsepower.
Frankie’s Garage: 2017 Infiniti Q60 Coupe
January 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
From the first big auto show of the year, the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, Infiniti launches the all-new Q60 coupe. It still does resemble the previous G37 coupe, but with more aggressive styling and lines. All models will have turbo 6 engine, while the top performance model will get the twin-turbo 3.0L V6 rated at 400 horses.
Frankie’s Garage: Tomica’s Premium Line R34 Z-Tuned
December 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
This new Tomica 1/64 diecast car line is shooting for the adult toy colltector. The Tomica Premium line kicks-off the series with the iconic NISMO R34 Z-Tuned sports car.
Frankie’s Garage: A Legit Skyline R32
December 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Unlike other countries, the USA is very strict on importing Nissan Skylines, but now the Nissan Skyline R32 is legal to import now. The Smoking Tire takes a look at a owner’s ride, a right-hand, 1989 Nissan Skyline R32, rear-wheel drive GTS-T. A 2.0L V6!
Frankie’s Garage: The Petersen Automotive Museum in LA
December 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Just newly remodeled and rebuilt is the iconic car museum in Los Angeles, CA – the Petersen Automotive Museum. Car fans who love cars and enjoy the history of cars should plan on visiting the Petersen Automotive Museum. Here’s a time-lapse video of the brand-new building:
Frankie’s Garage: San Francisco International Auto Show 2015
November 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
This Thanksgiving weekend in downtown SF was the 2015 International Auto Show. Most of the Retrenders team are car nuts, so we always make a point to check out the show, even though the LA or Detroit Autoshows get the better cars.
Frankie’s Garage: Camaro Z/28 vs Mustang GT350R
November 25, 2015 by Leave a Comment
American muscle that are super track spec cars battle it out. Motor Trend’s latest Head 2 Head episode takes a look at the outgoing Chevrolet 2015 Camaro Z/28 versus the Ford 2016 Mustang Shelby GT350R.
Takara Tomy Drift Package Nano!
November 24, 2015 by 2 Comments
It seems the older I get, I don’t have enough time in the day to spend hours building a Gundam snap-on plastic model kit or building a R/C car. I have ADD due to watching YouTube videos and such. The Internet, but I digress. Here’s a neat little all-one ready-to-go R/C car package by Takara Tomy, it’s their Drift Package Nano set!
Frankie’s Garage: The Hot Ford RS Hatch
November 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment
North America will finally get a Ford Focus RS hot-hatch, due to a global launch of this all-new 2016 AWD rally-style street legal Focus RS. If you’re a car fan, rally fan, Ford fan, RS fan or hot hatch fan, then check out this official Ford 8-part documentary of building and the making of the 2016 Ford Focus RS.
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