The Touring R series II is a fusion of styling and technology where old meets new, a high performance sports car with unique exterior design, that is available with the option of 2wd or 4wd and manual or tiptronic transmission, whilst perfectly weighted power steering and powerful brakes with ABS are standard. These are combined with a choice of powerful 3.6 or 3.8 litre engines to ensure that however you specify your Touring R, each journey will be an occasion to remember.

Because Cayman is one of the emissions hubs of the globe. Those are Basically, China, India, USA, Africa, Europe and Cayman

The TransBrake is trickier still: Again, in drive with your left foot on the brake, pull both shift paddles, obey the instrument panel telling you to raise engine speed with your right foot until it’s satisfied (about 1,800 to 2,000 rpm is good), maintain that rpm, release the brake pedal, release one paddle (now the transmission’s output shaft is locked and the car remains stationary), then release the other paddle to launch, and roll into the throttle and "pedal it" to modulate wheelspin, if any. The rest is up to you. Do it right on a prepped drag strip, and Dodge claims the 1320 will run an 11.7-second 115-mph quarter mile—a 0.3-second improvement over a Challenger R/T Scat Pack without the optional equipment. At last year’s World’s Greatest Drag Race 8, on a bone-dry concrete runway, we managed a 12.1-second 115-mph pass in a prototype 1320 without an operable TransBrake, so Dodge’s claim sounds right.

Cons: Heaviest saw in the Best Cordless Circular Saw test by over 1-1/2 pounds; nose-heavy design makes for the only cordless saw not recommended for one-handed use; the only tool with no place to store the blade wrench onboard; inaccurate depth markings

Starting with a 2019 Challenger R/T Scat Pack ($40,490) and its 392-cubic-inch 485-hp/475-lb-ft V-8, ticking the $3,995 box nets long list of go-fast features intended to make this version of the 2019 Challenger a reliable, consistent, and relatively low-cost quarter-miler for the enthusiast to race regularly. Topmost, the package includes: a robust ZF eight-speed automatic transmission (replacing the Tremec six-speed manual); an asymmetric limited-slip differential with a 3.09:1 ring gear; extreme-duty 41-spline rear-axle halfshafts (adopted from the 808-hp Challenger SRT Demon); 9.5 x 20-inch forged-aluminum wheels with knurled bead seats to minimize wheel rotation within the stationary rear tires; and street-legal 275/40R20 Nexen SUR4G drag-radial tires developed for the 1320. And to promote the best, most consistent launches, the package also adds: adaptive dampers with Drag mode (allowing more rear weight transfer); front-brake line lock for easy burnouts; a Torque Reserve system, which Dodge describes as "managing fuel flow to cylinders and controlling spark advance or retard to balance engine rpm and torque to maximize power delivery and launch performance"; and (also from the SRT Demon) a "TransBrake," which locks the transmission’s output shaft to hold the car stationary with the engine revving before a standing start. The Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 also comes with a pass-through headlamp cold-air intake and an 8.4-inch UConnect touchscreen (minus navigation) that enables the driver to engage all the drag-racing paraphernalia. What the 1320 package does not include are front passenger/rear seats and seatbelts, scavenging about 114 pounds. Those may be returned to the car for $1.00 each.

Lots of space to park behind Parker’s! Maybe he would be so kind and understanding if someone important enough asked him to please stop allowing his customers to park right up to his front door.

Ridgid seems to get mixed reviews from users, maybe due to its lower price point, but continues to impress us in head to head competitions. With this edition, Ridgid’s 15 amp motor powered through cuts better than any other saw we tested. Sure it was close, but it consistently beat out each competitor. That power does come with more vibration than some of the others though.

I think Jeep is inching away from Sergio’s vision of an "intentionally expensive" toy. I bet the extended cab 6 ft. bed truck is righaround the corner….

To celebrate his 20th anniversary building frames, Mike DeSalvo created the special model shown here, which he sells for $4,500 complete—a great deal for a nicely equipped bike from a revered builder.

Belarus, Ukraine, and Russia have independent academic backgrounds and their own R&D centers. Over the last 10 years, substantial investment was made in the technological 3D printing base in universities and corporations that only found a few success stories for industrial production.

But have an issue they will tell their story to everyone in any way they can. Because of this one needs to keep perspective and balance of the reality not the precieved reality.

I’m trying to replace some lost tools for a doctor inflicted, lawyer cowardice sustained injury. I’ve been a woodworker for more years than I might imagine I am comfortable with saying simply for it seems to have been bestowed upon me from birth. The only comment I have is a general comment. As I’ve noticed from about 20 years ago being introduced do officially being educated at a local community college, everyone there had prestige rights attached to it, a couple of cabinet makers I worked for did also that Porter Cable was the Cadilac of woodworking tools. Well, China… Read more »