Articles by James Lisle

James Lisle

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James Lisle (aka J3) likes all things cars.

Cynical and enthusiastic in equal measure, James loves to clamber into anything with a steering wheel and a decent amount of grunt.

Although it may seem the J3 glass is half empty on first acquaintance with a new ride, he maintains a balanced approach and will happily lose himself in technical details relating to even the most common, mass market models. Bore and stroke ratios, specific output stats, and thermal efficiency figures are his guilty pleasures.

Remember when Callaway tuned the Alfa Romeo GTV6?

By James Lisle · 07 Aug 2017

We wouldn't blame you if you don't.

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This tube-framed drift HiLux is batshit crazy - and we love it.

By James Lisle · 01 Aug 2017

Well, when we say "HiLux"...

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Rolls-Royce doesn't just build the most opulent sedan in the world...

By James Lisle · 31 Jul 2017

It may look a lot like the old one, but Rolls-Royce says the new Phantom points the way forward for the luxury industry.

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How much would you pay for a spaghetti-themed BMW i3?

By James Lisle · 28 Jul 2017

“My sister bet me I couldn’t make a car out of spaghetti. You should’ve seen the look on her face as I drove pasta.”

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Watch this Aussie-built GT-R powered Focus tackle Pikes Peak

By James Lisle · 27 Jul 2017

What else would the godfather of Australian motorsport be driving?

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This detailing video brings us closer to the LaFerrari Aperta than ever before

By James Lisle · 26 Jul 2017

Does this car need an introduction?

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How much NOS can a stock Odyssey engine take? This guy is about to find out

By James Lisle · 20 Jul 2017

Remember, not everyone tunes cars to go faster. Some of us just do it for the hell of it.

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This Porsche 930 got a turbocharged Honda K20 makeover and it's awesome

By James Lisle · 19 Jul 2017

Whatever yuppie charm this 911 had back in the 1980’s is all gone.

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For two months, the US Honda Odyssey gave you free porn

By James Lisle · 12 Jul 2017

Think of the US-spec Honda Odyssey and what comes to mind? School runs? Monotony? Beige?

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The 5 cars we'd storm through Paris on NYE 2039

By James Lisle · 11 Jul 2017

You've heard the stories - France is drying up. Come 2040, there will be no chance for you to race through Paris powered by fire and gasoline. It'll all be banned - forever.

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