Articles by Anthony Hood

About Anthony Hood
Anthony Hood – Freelance Contributor Anthony is an avid motoring and photography enthusiast. His interests lie in 4WDriving and camping, performance cars, street rods, drag racing, burn out competitions, circuit racing and hill climbs. He is our resident hoon with heaps of experience. Married with three children and a qualified diesel mechanic and fitter, he has worked in the industry since leaving school over 16 years ago. His sheds are full of race cars and engines in various stages of working order. Anthony doesn’t get caught up in the marketing hype of the automotive industry and is fairly blunt. He brings a very laid back approach to reviewing vehicles.
EV Fast Charging at EVS26 2012
ENVIROCAR Guide

Global Automakers to Demo EV Fast Charging at EVS26

May 10, 2012 Anthony Hood 1

Global automakers from the United States and Germany will demonstrate fast-charging technology that will enable the recharging of most electrified vehicles with compatible systems in as little as 15-20 minutes. Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Daimler, Ford, General Motors, Porsche and Volkswagen have agreed to support a harmonized single-port fast charging approach – called DC-fast charging with a Combined Charging System [Read More]

Suzuki ambassador Lydia Lassila hot hatch challenge
Motorsports

Lydia Lassila world Cup and Olympic aerial skiing champion in Swift Sport Hot Lap Challenge

April 17, 2012 Anthony Hood Comments Off on Lydia Lassila world Cup and Olympic aerial skiing champion in Swift Sport Hot Lap Challenge

Suzuki ambassador and aerial skiing champion Lydia Lassila has issued a challenge to would be hot hatch fans. The world Cup and Olympic champion has clocked a fast time in practise for the Swift Sport Hot Lap Challenge and the race is on to find five challengers. [Read More]

Honda Jazz and Evans Motorsport ARC
Honda

Honda Gears Up For Quit Forest Rally

March 29, 2012 Anthony Hood Comments Off on Honda Gears Up For Quit Forest Rally

Honda and Evans Motorsport are ready to continue their winning ways in Round Two of the Bosch ARC, the Quit Forest Rally. The Quit Forest Rally takes place from March 31st to April 1st in Busselton, WA. You can follow the action in real time at www.rallylive.com.au, brought to you by Honda. [Read More]

LotusF1 Grosjean BarcelonaTest
Lotus

Lotus Motorsports in 2012 is ambitious

March 8, 2012 Anthony Hood Comments Off on Lotus Motorsports in 2012 is ambitious

March 2012 will see Lotus start its most ambitious ever year of motorsport, which will see the team tackle Formula One, starting with the Australian Grand Prix on 18 March, rallying, sports car racing and, with its support for up and coming kart drivers, Lotus is also looking for the next generation of motorsport super stars. [Read More]