Ignition

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago gets rained-out at the test track, and decides to head out on the open road in search of adventure in the 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392.

Carlos Lago finds out if the 2013 Scion FR-S blazes a new trail for affordable, real-wheel drive enthusiast cars. Pro racer Randy Pobst also gets in on the action, racing the FR-S around the Streets of Willow racetrack.

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago digs deep into the concoction of turbochargers and aluminum that is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550. Does the latest and most powerful version of the big bad Benz do the SL name justice?

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago offers up a collection of bloopers and outtakes from the first fifteen episodes, including a quick tutorial on how to use the comically complex launch control in a Lexus LFA.

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago proves that Subaru has been making fun sports cars since before the BRZ.

Carlos Lago tests the new 2013 Ford Shelby GT500. After running the GT500 through Motor Trend's instrumented testing gauntlet, Randy Pobst gets behind the wheel to see if Ford's 662-HP beast can break the elusive 200 mph barrier.

Carlos Lago hits the road and the test track with Aston Martin's 2012 Virage.

Carlos Lago hits the winding road and the test track with the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S.

Carlos Lago hits the test track with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster. With its imposing size, brute power and booming exhaust note, the SLS Roadster feels more like a classic American muscle car than a refined coupe.

Carlos Lago drives the new 2013 Ford Mustang GT. Now featuring 420 horsepower and enhanced performance options, this latest version of the 5.0 seems to offer the power and handling potential of a bargain Boss 302 Laguna Seca.

Carlos Lago drives the 2012 Audi R8 5.2 FSI. Audi's 525 horsepower V-10-powered all-wheel drive coupe has impressive performance and a stunning design that might make it the most complete super car on the road today.

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago searches for the soul inside the heavy yet powerful 2013 BMW M6 Convertible. Is the new M6 really a desirable driver's car or simply a clever feat of engineering? Or is it both?