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.

This Lambo LM002 just changed hands for $467,000

By James Lisle · 11 Dec 2017

As classic car auctions go, that's quite a lot. But is it justified?

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This Indian 'Pimp My Ride' show is just as bad as you'd think it'd be

By James Lisle · 08 Dec 2017

Not to say that the American version of 'Pimp My Ride' is the pinnacle of automotive cinema either - it isn't. It's actually spine snappingly cringy - but this Indian adaptation just lowers the bar even further. Somehow.

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Heard of the Crown Vic? Ford once made a convertible version of the NYC Cab

By James Lisle · 01 Dec 2017

Well maybe not 'Ford' itself, but Mercury - Ford's luxury division.

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The original CLS55 AMG was a four-door Mercedes McLaren SLR for the family

By James Lisle · 28 Nov 2017

While the original Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren was one of the toughest and most angry supercars in the world, it's four-door sedan cousin wasn't too far behind.

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This disturbing hybrid concept is Mitsubishi's attempt at tributing itself

By James Lisle · 27 Nov 2017

While I'm not sure that making a tribute to yourself is the most humble of acts, but it's obvious that Mitsubishi's attempt is a pig-nosed abomination that looks more like a joke.

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Ford Australia's upcoming Ranger Raptor might be an off-road muscle ute, but it won't be the first

By James Lisle · 21 Nov 2017

While the Americas and other parts of the world are familiar with the concept of a high-performance, dual-cab 4x4, the Australian market isn't.

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Here's the 500hp Singer with a Williams-Mezger heart

By James Lisle · 15 Nov 2017

We knew it was coming; we saw the plans, we read the news, we heard it during testing, and now it's here!

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This man is 'wagonising' his Tesla Model S to be more dog friendly, and it's awesome

By James Lisle · 14 Nov 2017

There are things you do for friendship, there are things you do for love, and there are things you do for your doggo. Like converting your Model S into a wagon.

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Singer's Cosworth-powered 911 has just as much bark as it has bite

By James Lisle · 13 Nov 2017

What happens when one of the world's most fastidiously built road cars is paired with one of the world's most prolific F1 teams? Engine noises to die for.

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See this 92-year old Estonian woman drive a Tesla Model X for the first time

By James Lisle · 07 Nov 2017

If you thought mobile phones astonished older people, wait until you see this.

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