The Teenage Transporter: Gaming Update

2010 Pagani Zonda R (Trackmania United Forever)

Things are about to get exciting in the racing game world. First, there are some exclusive DLC cars that are available for TDU 2 players across the globe including two iconic classics from Dodge and Lancia, two modern day monsters from Mercedes-Benz and Chevy, and a cop car from Dodge. Then, I've decided to give away a free game to all of my followers, if I can get 300 of them. The game is known as Trackmania United Forever. Right now, you can buy it for $40 and that doesn't include the insanely-created mod cars that you can get with it. But, I'll give you the game plus over 500 extra cars if you're interested. That's a $99 value, all absolutely free. Trust me. There's nothing you can't do with this game. Just hit up my Facebook page and click on the big LIKE button on the top if you want it. Check out the video below to see all the stuff I've mentioned plus the free game.

Transforming Muscle

2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Bumblebee (Courtesy of Jalopnik)

When it comes to saving the world from the Decepticons, no manufacturer does it better than Chevrolet. Bumblebee and Sideswipe are back for Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon, and both cars were on display in Royal Oak, Michigan undisguised. Bumblebee's taken a more ZL1-ish look with the new bumpers, hood vents, massive rims, and rear spoiler. He's ready to pound some medal into some Decepticons.

2012 Chevy Corvette Stingray Convertible Sideswipe Concept (Courtesy of Jalopnik)

Sideswipe, on the other hand, has taken a much more relaxed stance, but he still looks quite as aggressive. He's received some new headlights, a carbon fiber wing, and some 21-inch KMC chrome wheels. Not to mention, he took his top off, so even when he's smashing Decepticon heads, he's enjoying the summertime. So there you are: the autobot muscle cars are ready for battle. Will they be victorious? Find out July 1 when Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon races into theaters.

[Source: Jalopnik]

"Cars" Gets Real

Lightning McQueen (Cars 2)

Disney/Pixar's newest creation, Cars 2, is coming very soon, and they've decided to get real on some the characters present in the movie. When I say real, I don't mean like emotion and relationship real. I mean horsepower, top speed, and engine like real. These are cars, aren't they? For example, Lightning McQueen, the movie's main protagonist that you see above, is a sweet-talking fellow with a big 7.2-liter V8 engine under his hood producing 750 horsepower. He'll do 0 to 60 in just 3.2 seconds on his to a top speed of 200 MPH.

Francesco Bernoulli

His World Grand Prix rival, Francesco Bernoulli, is an Italian Formula One Racer with a 750 horsepower 2.4-liter V8 engine and a 18,500 RPM redline. He'll do 0 to 60 in just 2.5 seconds and hit a top speed of 220 MPH, 20 more than McQueen will do. Do you think McQueen will be able to beat him and take the crown?

Raoul ÇaRoule

This is Raoul ÇaRoule, the French version of Ken Block. Why? Word has it that he's perfected the ways of Gymkhana, a sport created by Mr. Block at an airfield. Anyway, many people say that Raoul's a custom rally car, but if you look closely, you'll see that he's actually a Citroën C4 Rally Car with a 1.6-liter 300 horsepower turbo-4 engine, a 3.5 second 0 to 60 time, and a 125 MPH top speed. How will he wager against the other big-engined competitors?

Nigel Gearsley

There are a couple of real world cars in this movie than any car boar would love to look at. For example, meet Nigel Gearsley of Aston Martin Racing. Most of Britain, including the recently betrothed prince, will be watching him race for a World Grand Prix victory. Nigel's an Aston Martin DBR9 from Warwickshire, England with a 6.0-liter V12 engine producing 600 horsepower. He'll do 0 to 60 in 3.4 seconds on his way to a top speed of 190 MPH. Nigel's had loads of experience on the track. It's been said that he can race through Silverstone with his eyes closed. Britain thinks he's cool. America says, "He's a show-off!"

Jeff Gorvette

Therefore, we've sent Jeff Gorvette to go represent our country and bring home the WGP (World Grand Prix) trophy. Jeff, as most of you can see, is a Chevy Corvette C6.R from Vallejo, California with a 7.0-liter LS7.R 590 horsepower V8 engine and Jeff Gordon's voice. He'll do 0 to 60 in 3.6 seconds on his way to a top speed of 200 MPH. Jeff was one of the youngest cars ever to win an American Le Mans Championship at the age of 24. How will he favor against the other WGP racers, especially since someone dangerous will also be racing from...

Lewis Hamilton

Britain. It's Lewis Hamilton! Britain will have their eyes on him as well. He's a fictional car like Raoul, but if you look closely, you can see some lines and curves from the McLaren MP4-12C. Under his hood is a 5.0-liter DOHC V8 engine producing 575 horsepower. He'll do 0 to 60 in 3.4 seconds on his way to a top speed of 190 MPH. Let's not forget that he's one of the youngest to win a Grand Prix in Britain at the age of 23. He knows the curves of tracks inside and out and doesn't mind flooring it on the straightaways. The guy loves burning rubber of his tires, but as for parties and clubs, he manages to get out of them faster than any drunk person. How will he wager against the rest of the racers?

These are just some of the cars. You can find the rest at the Cars 2 website. Cars 2 will be in theaters on June 22 in regular, 3D, and IMAX 3D.

Corvette + Turbocharger = Uh Oh!

2011 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport Convertible

If you're a Corvette owner, you know as well as I do that the only way to get more power out of that car is with a Supercharger. For those who haven't noticed, only a small portion of Vettes work well with a Turbocharger, like the ones built by Lingenfelter and Dallas Performance. Unfortunately, a small tuning company known as Hinson Motorsports learned this lesson the hard way. While recently testing their Twin-Turbocharged Vette, they managed to get it to Pagani Huayra-Speed, but after that, things went terribly wrong. The car managed to roll off the road twice into the grassy area where it skid to a stop. Luckily, the driver of the Vette was fine after the accident. The Vette wasn't however. So, take heed, young tuners of the next generation: unless you can tamper with the Vette's suspension and stability, never give it a turbocharger. The car does just fine with a supercharger. Take a look at the horrific accident below.