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Phil De Lange

Phil De Lange

2015 Ford Fiesta EcoBoost
  • June 2, 2015

Taming a pocket rocket called the Ford Fiesta EcoBoost

Under that hood is a 3-cylinder displacing ‘only’ 999cc. But can the Fiesta EcoBoost prove that a turbo charger is in fact the ‘replacement...

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By Phil De Lange
XCAR explores Toyota's secret collection of race legends
  • March 25, 2015

XCAR explores Toyota’s secret collection of race legends

XCAR Films takes us on a tour of the secret car collection of Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG). Located underneath their facility in Cologne, Germany,...

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By Phil De Lange
Toyota 222D
  • September 2, 2014

The Black Monster: Toyota Team Europe’s secret 222D Group S rally car

Back in the late ’80s, Toyota designed a sports car that could easily tame the worst roads you could throw at it… and more....

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By Phil De Lange
Flat Black Hood
  • March 20, 2014

The origins of the Flat Black Hood

If you’ve been around car shows and track days, you’ve probably seen modified cars sporting flat black hoods. But have you ever wondered where...

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By Phil De Lange
Tsurikawa
  • March 10, 2014

#JDM: Origins of the Tsurikawa

These days, it’s common to spot cars done up in some JDM fashion sporting one of these plastic ‘hang rings’ on their rear bumpers....

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By Phil De Lange