The Downshift

Joe Ray, custom car legend and editor in chief of Lowrider magazine, explores the culture, history and trends of the world of Lowrider. Riding shotgun is technical editor Saul Vargas.

Four Wheeler editor John Cappa offers a behind-the-scenes look at this year's Four Wheeler of the Year competition. Each contender is subjected to 4x4 testing to find vehicles worthy of the title "2012 Four Wheeler of the Year".

The birth of a concept car is revealed. The KIA design team as they worked to create their racing-inspired Trackster concept, from the first design sketches to the final unveiling at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show.

Jonny Lieberman and Justin Bell give an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Motor Trends 2011 Best Drivers Car competition.

Randy Pobst rockets down the legendary "Corkscrew" as he hot laps eleven of the world's greatest sportscars in search of Motor Trend's 2011 Best Drivers Car. Jonny Lieberman and Justin Bell host at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

Jonny Lieberman and Justin Bell finally get their turn to hot lap eleven of the worlds greatest sports cars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. After eliminating some contenders, they head out on the open road with the Top 3 finalists.

Super Street's Jonathan Wong discusses Porsche tuning icons RWB and Wekfest San Francisco.

David Freiburger and Lowrider legend Joe Ray, as they discuss the hottest trends in retro, hot rods, lowriders, rat rods, rockabillies, street rodders, greaser customizers and more at the 2012 Western Grand Nationals.

Mike Alexander, a legend of the hot rod world, shares his latest creation -- The Vision 33.

Engineers, mechanics and artisans have been designing, building and sculpting Rolls Royce and Bentley motors and vehicles at this landmark factory in Crewe for over 70 years.

Jeep's Mighty FC Concept is revealed at the 2012 Easter Jeep Safari. This rock-ready concept conquers the Moab terrain alongside its military forebearer, a 1964 Jeep Forward Control.

This tour of the Mercedes-Benz U.S. International factory in Alabama shows where every new M-Class, R-Class and GL-Class in the world is built.