1997 97 Yamaha V-max 1200 Rear Axle At Lkq Motorsports on 2040-parts.com

BMW works hard to avoid gas-guzzler tax

BMW AG hopes to get out from under the gas-guzzler taxes that are tacked on to the sticker prices of some of its high-performance models in the United States. Jim O'Donnell, president of BMW of North America, says the company is studying fuel-efficiency improvements that could eliminate the gas-guzzler taxes on its vehicles as early as the launch of their redesigns in the next few years. The 2010 550i GT incurs a $1,000 gas-guzzler fee, for example.

Porsche 918 Spyder (2013) at Frankfurt motor show

This is the new Porsche 918 Spyder, and it’s just been unveiled on the eve of the 2013 Frankfurt motor show. The Porsche 918 Spyder is the successor to the legendary Carrera GT, uses a race-derived engine, hits 62mph in 2.8 seconds, and will reach 214mph. But the Porsche 918 Spyder is also very different to the Carrera GT, because it’s a hybrid and promises Toyota Prius-like levels of parsimony.

One lap of the Web: Lamborghini Veneno hits 'Need for Speed' and an Audi 200 Quattro with launch control

The latest trailer for “Need For Speed: Rivals” features the one-of-four Lamborghini Veneno along with some Dodge Charger Police vehicles, Aston Martins and some other high-performance street racers. Check out the trailer here; the game comes out in November. Over at Petrolicious the boys and girls are talking about the STP turbine Indy cars and other cutting-edge--for the time--technology.