Are you ready to rev up your social media experience? Hold on tight because Shady Customs, your favorite Australian car enthusiast blog, is hitting the virtual streets of TikTok! We’ve got some exciting news, promotions, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content lined up for you. So, buckle up and get ready to cruise through the world of … Read More
Exploring the Turbonique Drag Axle G’day, fellow automotive enthusiasts! Today, we delve into the realm of extraordinary performance upgrades with an iconic technology from the 1960s – the Turbonique Drag Axle. Strap yourselves in as we take a journey into the past to uncover this unique automotive marvel. What is the Turbonique Drag Axle? The … Read More
The United Kingdom has long been known for its passion for cars and the thrill of the open road. While street racing and car culture have a rich history in the UK, a new phenomenon has taken the scene by storm. Enter Mpire, a car hooning gang that has injected an Australian-inspired energy into the … Read More
When we hear AMG, we usually think of Mercedes-Benz, right? But did you know that AMG had a hand in tweaking Japanese cars too? Yup, you heard that right! In the 1980s and 1990s, AMG worked on a few Japanese cars, including an obscure Honda Civic performance model exclusive to South Africa – the Honda … Read More
Mazda has recently launched a new rotary engine in their MX-30 crossover SUV, rather than in a sports car, leaving many car enthusiasts disappointed. The MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV was revealed at the Brussels Motor Show and offers a claimed 85km of pure electric range, with the rotary engine serving as a range-extender and booster. Mazda … Read More
Self-driving race cars made their mark at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022 in Las Vegas, as the Italian American team PoliMOVE developed a self-driving race car based on a Formula One car, known as the Minerva. The car set a new world record for the speed of an autonomous car, reaching speeds of around … Read More
America’s answer to Mazda’s rotary engine is not a triangle but 2 round cylinders. The modern American Wankel engine has a complete new design splitting the initial engine into two components, one for air and the other for combustion, with improvements to the initial engineering Astron Aerospace has solved the sealing issues and improved overall … Read More
How on earth is a motorcycle company saving the crazy-V8 we all know and love? Never forget, Yamaha excels in every field it plays in. Yamaha designs and tunes almost all of the major engines used in Lexus models. Even the LFA V10 There’s a reason, it sounds so good! That reason is Yamaha. The … Read More
In 2020 we’ll have flying cars! In 2000 we’ll have hoverboards! Yeah, yeah I know; I didn’t think it’d happen anyway. It’s 2021, and what we are getting is a proper self-driving car! Honda was awarded a safety-certification by the Japanese government for its Honda Traffic Jam Pilot technology. With the world’s shift to electric … Read More
Back in the 80s & 90s, we all heard the stories. When the Nissan Skyline was only $50k, RX7s were more reliable and the WRX was actually new. With the great street cars we value a lot more today came street racing and getting away from the coppers. While police are allowed to pull you … Read More