S1 E1 • Corvette Grand Sport Vs Porsche 911!

On the premiere episode of Head 2 Head, Angus Mackenzie compares the razor sharp Corvette Grand Sport to Porsche's all new 911 Carrera S. Join us as we take to the streets of Southern California to pick a winner.

Première diffusion : 1 février 2012

S1 E2 • Kawasaki ZX-14R vs Suzuki Hayabusa!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Super Streetbike's Dave Sonsky heads to the drag strip with the new 2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX14R and the updated Suzuki Hayabusa. Find out which sport bike takes the title of baddest straight-line stallion on the planet!

Première diffusion : 15 février 2012

S1 E3 • Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 vs Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Chevrolet's new 2012 Camaro ZL1 faces off against the reigning champion of the pony cars, Ford's 2012 Boss 302 Laguna Seca Edition Mustang. Pro race driver Randy Pobst hot laps both cars around Inde Motorsports Ranch in Willcox, AZ to find out which modern muscle car reigns supreme.

Première diffusion : 1 mars 2012

S1 E4 • Super Wagon Drag Race! Cadillac CTS-V vs Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Jonny Lieberman pits the supercharged 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon against the twin-turbo 2012 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Wagon. Witness the mother of all mommy-mobile matchups, capped off with a 150MPH half-mile drag race!

Première diffusion : 15 mars 2012

S1 E5 • Volkswagen Golf R vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Automobile Magazine's Jason Cammisa hits the road and the track with the 2012 Volkswagen Golf R and the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR. Find out which four-wheel drive four-banger reigns supreme!

Première diffusion : 1 avril 2012

S1 E6 • Nissan GT-R Black Edition vs Porsche 911 Turbo S!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Jonny Lieberman pits the new 2013 Nissan GT-R Black Edition against its twin-turbo, all-wheel-drive rival, the 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S. With 500+ horsepower planted firmly to the ground, both supercars annihilate California's canyon roads, then square off for an epic quarter-mile drag race.

Première diffusion : 15 avril 2012

S1 E7 • Subaru BRZ vs Ford Mustang!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Angus MacKenzie pits the 2013 Subaru BRZ against its American rival - the 2013 Ford Mustang V6. After carving up canyon roads in both cars, Angus hands the keys over to pro race driver Randy Pobst for limit testing and hot laps around Streets of Willow racetrack. Find out which front engine, rear-wheel drive coupe reigns supreme!

Première diffusion : 1 mai 2012

S1 E8 • Bugatti Veyron vs Lamborghini Aventador vs Lexus LFA vs McLaren MP4-12C

On this special episode of Head 2 Head, Automobile Magazine's Jason Cammisa pits the world's most exclusive super cars against each other in a no-holds-barred drag race battle! Do the carbon fiber-bodied Aventador, LFA, and MP4-12C have what it takes to take on the king of the super car realm - the Bugatti Veyron?

Première diffusion : 15 mai 2012

S1 E9 • BMW 328i vs Mercedes-Benz C250!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Jonny Lieberman pits the new 2012 BMW 328i against it's compatriot rival - the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250. The 3 Series and C Class have been battling for sports sedan supremacy for decades. Now with both cars replacing their traditional six-cylinder engines with turbocharged four-bangers, its time once again for a classic German showdown.

Première diffusion : 29 mai 2012

S1 E10 • BMW 335i vs Audi S4!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Carlos Lago pits the new 2012 BMW 335i against it's natural rival from Ingolstadt - the 2012 Audi S4. The 3 Series has long enjoyed its reputation as the benchmark of European sports sedans. But does the more powerful S4 finally have what it takes to end BMW's reign?

Première diffusion : 1 juin 2012

S1 E11 • Ford Shelby GT500 vs Chevrolet Camaro ZL1!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Angus MacKenzie brings you the ultimate modern musclecar showdown -- 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 vs 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. It's an epic 3-round bout, with canyon carving up and down Mulholland Highway, hot laps at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca with pro driver Randy Pobst, and a classic quarter-mile drag race finale. It's a winner-take-all battle for ultimate musclecar supremacy!

Première diffusion : 15 juin 2012

S1 E12 • BMW E30 M3 Vs Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Automobile Magazine's Jason Cammisa rekindles a classic European sports sedan battle, pitting the legendary BMW E30 M3 against it's Cosworth-powered rival, the Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16. Find out which homologation special is the most special of all!

Première diffusion : 1 juillet 2012

S1 E1 • Lexus LFA vs Acura NSX!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Motor Trend's Jonny Lieberman takes a closer look at the past, present and future of the Japanese super car, pitting an original Acura NSX against the Lexus LFA.

Première diffusion : 15 juillet 2012

S1 E2 • Ford Raptor vs Ram Runner!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Motor Trend's Mike Febbo and off-road racer Joe Bacal head to the desert to pit the Ford Raptor against the Ram Runner. Find out which high performance prerunner tames the tarmac and destroys the dirt the best!

Première diffusion : 1 août 2012

S1 E3 • Old vs New Scirocco Shootout!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Automobile Magazine's Jason Cammisa heads to Germany to pit the last Volkswagen Scirocco sold in the United States against the current 2012 version - a Twincharged I-4-powered TSI which remains tantalizingly out of reach to American buyers.

Première diffusion : 15 août 2012

S1 E4 • BMW M5 vs Porsche Panamera GTS!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Motor Trend's Jonny Lieberman pits the 2013 BMW M5 against the 2013 Porsche Panamera GTS in an epic super sedan showdown. The battle begins in California's Mojave desert with a classic quarter-mile drag race. Then Jonny takes both V-8 powered sports saloons up to Big Bear, California to find out which one carves up the winding mountain roads the best.

Première diffusion : 1 septembre 2012

S1 E5 • Cadillac ATS 2.0T vs BMW 328i!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Motor Trend's Jonny Lieberman pits the all-new Cadillac ATS against the car it was built to compete with, the dominating BMW 328i. Jonny uses test data to illustrate how similar these two cars are and then takes them out for a true drivers test on one of his favorite California back roads.

Première diffusion : 15 septembre 2012

S1 E6 • Nissan GT-R vs Porsche 911 Carrera S!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Motor Trend's Carlos Lago takes a closer look at the technology that makes the Nissan GT-R and Porsche 911 Carrera S go around corners as fast as they do. Does technology take away from the driving experience or can it actually improve it?

Première diffusion : 1 octobre 2012

S1 E7 • Audi S8 vs BMW Alpina B7!

On this episode of Head 2 Head Jonny Lieberman finds out which plus size super sedan is king of the hill. Can the rear-wheel drive BMW Alpina B7 take on the Quattro all-wheel drive of Audi's S8?

Première diffusion : 15 octobre 2012

S1 E8 • Ford C-Max vs Toyota Prius V!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, it's the battle of the hybrids as Jonny Lieberman pits the 2012 Toyota Prius V against Ford's 2013 C-MAX Hybrid SEL. There is a lot going on with these cars so to help break down the technical information, so Jonny also talks with Motor Trend's hybrid guru Kim Reynolds about the Ford / Toyota rivalry & the controversy surrounding their hybrid technologies.

Première diffusion : 1 novembre 2012

S1 E9 • Cadillac ATS 3.6 vs BMW 335i vs Mercedes-Benz C350!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Motor Trend's Jonny Lieberman stages a rematch between the all-new Cadillac ATS and the BMW 3-Series. But this time, he trades the smaller engines and manual gear boxes for more power and automatic transmissions. And just to throw a wrench in things, he brought along the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C350.

Première diffusion : 15 novembre 2012

S1 E10 • Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG vs Bentley Mulsanne!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Jonny Lieberman takes you into the world of the top 1% as he pits the Bentley Mulsanne against the Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG. Which car is the ultimate toy for the rich and famous?

Première diffusion : 1 décembre 2012

S1 E11 • Ford Focus ST vs Volkswagen Golf R (or Subaru BRZ)!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, it's the battle of the hot hatches as Carlos Lago pits the 2013 Ford Focus ST against a returning contender - the 2012 Volkswagen Golf R. Carlos hits the road and heads to the track but there is a slight problem with the Golf R and Carlos is forced to bring in the Subaru BRZ as a pinch hitter.

Première diffusion : 15 décembre 2012

S1 E12 • SRT Viper GTS vs Chevrolet Corvette ZR1!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Jonny Lieberman pits the new 2013 SRT Viper GTS against its domestic rival, the 2012 Corvette ZR1. It's an all American prizefight as Jonny heads north to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca to hot lap these two monsters with pro race driver Randy Pobst. And of course, no match up between these two contenders would be complete with out a drag race. It's one for the record books as Jonny and Randy find out which car has the bigger "bollocks."

Première diffusion : 1 janvier 2013

S1 E1 • Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE vs Ford Mustang GT Track Pack!

The Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE battles the Ford Mustang GT on this episode of Head 2 Head. These two contenders have a long storied history together dating back over half a century and this chapter is sure not to disappoint. Hot shoe Randy Pobst joins in on the action as the two pony cars duke it out on the Streets of Willow. Drag races, hot laps and burnouts; You know you want it!

Première diffusion : 30 janvier 2013

S1 E2 • Aston Martin DB9 vs Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG!

German engineering meets British charm as Jonny Lieberman pits the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG against the 2013 Aston Martin DB9 on this episode of Head 2 Head, While both brands are synonymous with luxury, underneath their hoods lies some seriously massive hand built V-12 engines. Dynamic testing & mountain roads await as we find out which is the better super coupe for the modestly wealthy.

Première diffusion : 13 février 2013

S1 E3 • 2013 Scion FR-S vs 2013 Mazda MX-5 Club!

The 2013 Mazda Miata Club Edition takes on the 2013 Scion FR-S on this episode of Head 2 Head hosted by Carlos Lago. Forget numbers, its a fight for fun as resident wizard and Motor Trend Testing Director Kim Reynolds lends his analysis and insight on quantifying fun. Can Carlos get Kim to forget about charts and graphs?

Première diffusion : 27 février 2013

S1 E4 • Ford Focus ST vs Mazdaspeed3!

The 2013 Ford Focus ST is undefeated in Head 2 Head match-ups and the 2013 Mazdaspeed3 has high hopes of being the first to dethrone Ford's hot hatch. After some road loops & a torque steer battle, pro racer & Motor Trend hot shoe Randy Pobst hitches a ride with Carlos Lago at Streets of Willow. Does the Mazda have the chops to take down the Focus? Join Carlos and Randy as they find out!

Première diffusion : 13 mars 2013

S1 E5 • 2013 Tesla Model S vs 1956 Citroën DS-19!

It's a once in lifetime match up as Jonny Lieberman pits the classic 1956 Citroën DS-19 against the ultra modern 2013 Tesla Model S. Innovation is the name of the game as conventional combustion collides with bleeding edge tech. Will the upstart American electric disrupt the tried & true French four-cylinder? Which of these two contenders will go down in automotive history as the true revolutionary? Join Jonny on location in Seattle as he puts both cars through their paces & schools us the true meaning of "Musking."

Première diffusion : 27 mars 2013

S1 E6 • 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel vs 2013 Volkswagen Touareg!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Motor Trend's Jonny Lieberman pits the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg TDI against the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4x4 Ecodiesel. From off road capabilities to interior luxuries, Jonny drags these diesels through the dirt providing in depth driving impressions as well as some insight on why more manufacturers should adopt diesel technology. Filmed on location in Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area, join Jonny as he finds out which of these two diesel powered SUVs is the better bang for the buck!

Première diffusion : 10 avril 2013

S1 E7 • 1989 BMW E30 M3 vs 2013 Scion FR-S vs 2013 Volkswagen GTI!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Motor Trend's Mike Febbo & the 2013 Scion FR-S take on European Car's Greg Emmerson & the 2013 Volkswagen GTI. Joining the mix is a beloved classic, as the 1989 BMW E30 M3 makes an appearance . Compared to the Scion & VW, the E30 carried a heftier price tag for it's time but represented the definition of a fun, affordable sports car. And so, it serves as the benchmark for this episode's Asian & European contenders. Join Mike & Greg as they hash it out in their quest to see which is the "better" car.

Première diffusion : 24 avril 2013

S1 E8 • 2013 Range Rover vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Motor Trend's Jonny Lieberman pits the 2013 Range Rover against the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG. Several technical & challenging obstacles await as these two SUVs navigate a purpose-built off road course. Did we mention that the course also happens to be the testing grounds for Motor Trend's SUV of the Year? Old school meets new school as tried & true German engineering squares off against cutting edge British gadgetry. Of course, no comparison between these two status symbols would be complete without a visit to their natural habitat... the mean streets of Beverly Hills, CA. While both of these contenders will get you through the dirt in style, which of these two uber-luxury six figure SUVs is most befitting of high society? Join us as we find out.

Première diffusion : 8 mai 2013

S1 E9 • 2014 Nissan GT-R Track Pack vs 2014 Audi R8 V-10 Plus!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Motor Trend's Carlos Lago pits the 2014 Nissan GT-R Track Pack against the 2014 Audi R8 V-10 Plus. Performance wise, both these all-wheel drive monsters represent the cream of the crop from their respective manufacturers. Nissan's GT-R comes out of the gate swinging with it's track pack, but the R8 packs a twin-clutch transmission as well as more power than previous R8's. In between some dynamic testing & canyon carving, Randy Pobst weighs in with his two cents as he joins Carlos at the Streets of Willow racetrack. Does Audi's V-10 goliath have what it takes to topple the legendary "Godzilla"?

Première diffusion : 22 mai 2013

S1 E10 • 2013 Audi S4 AWD vs 2013 Volvo S60 T6 AWD R-Design!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Motor Trend's Jonny Lieberman pits the 2013 Volvo S60 T6 AWD R-Design against returning contender, the 2013 Audi S4. Before hitting the road, the engine placements of both competing sedans are compared against segment contemporaries such the Cadillac ATS & BMW's 335i. Why? Because while both competitors are AWD, they start life as FWD. As a result, both vehicles have unusual engine placements. A mix of limit testing & canyon carving follows as Jonny provides insight on both cars, examining everything from driving impressions to interior ergonomics. Does Volvo's beefed up S60 have what it takes to dethrone Audi's "sleeper sedan?"

Première diffusion : 5 juin 2013

S1 E11 • 2013 BMW 750Li vs 2013 Jaguar XJL Supercharged!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Motor Trend's Jonny Lieberman gets behind the wheel of two of the finest long wheelbase luxury sedans - the 2013 BMW 750Li and the Jaguar XJL Supercharged - to see which one of them does justice to their $100,000 plus price tags. First, Jonny heads to the track to see what kinds of numbers these large, premium sedans put down, then he sees how they both handle on the rough roads outside of Santa Barbara, before finally getting chauffered in the back seat of the cars to examine their distinct approaches to high-end luxury. So which one will stand out as the best in its class? Stay tuned to find out.

Première diffusion : 19 juin 2013

S1 E12 • 2013 SRT Viper vs 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Motor Trend's Jonny Lieberman pits two members of the "more than 600 horsepower club" against each other - the 2013 SRT Viper & the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series. It's a three-bout heavyweight match that begins with real world canyon carving, moves on to an all-out quarter mile drag race, and then finishes with blistering hot laps around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca with hot shoe Randy Pobst. Despite a huge gap in price, both of these long-nosed, front-engine, RWD, two-seat brawlers represent significant revisions of their wild predecessors. Will good old fashion American muscle beat out German Engineering? Join us as we find out.

Première diffusion : 13 juillet 2013

S1 E1 • 2014 Audi R8 Spyder vs 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, it's sibling rivalry time. Jonny Lieberman heads to the American Southwest in Utah with two of the best convertibles money can, the Audi R8 Spyder and the Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet. Amazingly, these two high-end, high performance wonders are both manufactured by the Volkswagen Automotive Group. Starting in Las Vegas, Lieberman works his way to a near magical road in Escalante, Utah to figure out which of these German wonders is the best drop top. Why Utah? After getting a good look at Highway 12, you'll never ask that question again. The two cars aren't bad to look at either. Will the Audi's AWD grip and extra horsepower be enough to counter the Porsche's lower weight and RWD sports car advantage? Will the manual Porsche have the strength and the chops to take on the higher tech, dual-clutch equipped R8? Please join us to find out.

Première diffusion : 17 juillet 2013

S1 E2 • 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish vs 2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, two of England's most prestigious brands duke it out as Motor Trend's Carlos Lago pits the 2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed against Aston Martin's 2014 Vanquish. With names like Vanquish & GT Speed, it's inevitable that some spirited driving awaits. Join Carlos as he he flogs both these fine automobiles through Motor Trend's dynamic testing course before heading out to carve up the canyon roads. Both Aston Martin & Bentley are synonymous with luxury, class & the finer things in life. However, there's nothing gentlemanly about the 12 cylinder motors each car packs under it's bonnet. Even more savage is their more than 500 horse power capabilities. Add carbon ceramic brakes into the mix & price tags near $300,000 & you've got an exotic match up.

Première diffusion : 31 juillet 2013

S1 E3 • Tuned 2012 BMW 335i vs 2013 Cadillac ATS by D3!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Motor Trend's Mike Febbo pits two tuner cars against each other. In one corner, the BMW 335i loaded with an BMW M Performance kit and aftermarket options. In the opposing corner, the Cadillac ATS tuned by D3. Because both cars are modified, Mike puts them on the dyno at european auto source. The contenders then head out for dynamic testing and real-world driving impressions. Do the combined forces of Cadillac and D3 have what it takes to out-run the German powerhouse? Find out in this episode, and check out Greg Emmerson's in-depth story in the December 2013 issue of european car Magazine or at http://www.europeancarweb.com

Première diffusion : 14 août 2013

S1 E4 • 2014 Infiniti Q50S vs 2014 Lexus IS350 F-Sport!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Motor Trend's Jonny Lieberman referees the battle between two hotly anticipated Japanese sports sedans - the 2014 Infiniti Q50S and 2014 Lexus IS350. Lieberman starts out at the track where he puts both cars through the usual battery of Motor Trend instrumented performance tests. After that, it's off to one of California's premiere canyon roads to see how the cars behave in the real, curvy world. Will the new Lexus take the prize? Or is the all-new and quite surprising Infiniti Q50S the winner? Find out on this episode of Head 2 Head.

Première diffusion : 28 août 2013

S1 E5 • 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S-Model 4Matic Wagon vs. Icon Derelict!

On this week's episode of Head 2 Head, certified wagon-freak Jonny Lieberman pits two of the very coolest station wagons in the world against each other. More than just cool, these are also two of the rarest wagons on earth. In fact, the E63 AMG Wagon is the rarest car Mercedes sells in the U.S. It's special order only through the dealer — it's not even on their website. Of course, the Icon Derelict is its own form of rare, being one of one. The Derelict started life out back in 1952 as a Chrysler Town & Country Custom Wagon, but things have changed. As for the E63 Wagon, we learned at Best Driver's Car that the stealthy Mercedes is quicker than several supercars. But does it have what it takes to defeat Icon's icon? Watch and find out!

Première diffusion : 11 septembre 2013

S1 E6 • 2014 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta vs 2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7 vs 2013 Porsche 911 C4S!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Carlos Lago and Randy Pobst restage our annual Best Driver's Car competition with this year's winning Porsche 911 Carrera 4S plus two contenders that missed the initial dance, the all-new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and the explosive, exotic Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. The Ferrari is the most powerful car we've ever taken around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca with its ferocious 6.3-liter 731 horsepower V-12. The Corvette comes packing the latest version of GM's venerable small block, a 6.2-liter cam-in-block V-8 that kicks out 460 hp and 465 pound-feet of torque. The Porsche and its relatively tiny 3.8-liter flat-6 might seem out gunned, but remember that for the last two years the 911 has beaten back every BDC challenger we've thrown at it. Does the Corvette have what it takes to dethrone the 911? Does the wailing Ferrari? Watch and find out!

Première diffusion : 25 septembre 2013

S1 E7 • Humvee Shootout! Banks Power Armored Humvee vs. Stock M1116 HMMWV!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Jonny Lieberman pits an American icon against itself. Since 1984 AM General's Humvee has served as the U.S. Military's primary multipurpose workhorse. However, after adding nearly three tons of armor plating, the already slow, ill handling beast gets slower and clumsier. One solution is to replace it with a new truck, but that would cost us a fortune. The other comes from Banks Engineering, which adds more sophisticated turbocharging as well as a revised, active suspension. If the Humvee is going to go down in history as the truck version of the B-52, it needs upgrades similar to what Banks is selling. That said, the Banks Humvee does cost a good deal more than the base Humvee. However, it's a much cheaper alternative to something like an MRAP or the Oshkosh L-ATV. But is it that much better than the regular production Humvee? Watch and find out!

Première diffusion : 9 octobre 2013

S1 E8 • 2014 BMW M5 Competition vs 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S Model!

On this episode of Head 2 Head Jonny Lieberman is joined by Mike Shaffer and two extremely potent hyper sedans, the 2014 BMW M5 Competition and the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S Model. Between the two of them, these two mighty Germans produce 1152horsepower and 1092 pound-feet of torque. On paper. After a day of horsing around/testing Shaffer and Lieberman grow suspicious of each twin-turbo V-8's actual output. So, they take them to the dyno gurus at K&N engineering to learn what's what. The results very well may shock and amaze you. However, the boys come to the conclusion that numbers are only exactly that: only numbers, and numbers only matter so much. One true test of a super sedan is how it handles a twisting stretch of tarmac. The other is how much you yearn for the car after you've walked away from it. How much the keys itch in your pocket. While the results are definitive, this Head 2 Head is much closer than most. Have a watch!

Première diffusion : 23 octobre 2013

S1 E9 • 2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport vs 2013 Lexus GS350 F Sport!

The 2013 Lexus GS F Sport has taken down the likes of the BMW 535i, Audi A6 and Infiniti M37 in previous comparisons, and is our reigning king of the luxury performance sedan segment. The new 2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport brings two turbos, over 100 more horsepower, and a history of excellent track-day capability to the table, but weighs over 100 lbs. more than the Lexus. Can the light, balanced, and nimble Lexus hold its own against the American powerhouse Cadillac CTS V Sport? On this episode of Head 2 Head, Jonny Lieberman takes both cars to the testing grounds, canyon roads, and finally the racetrack to find out.

Première diffusion : 6 novembre 2013

S1 E10 • 2014 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6X6 vs 2014 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Jonny Lieberman heads to Graz, Austria, the home of one of the world's toughest off roaders - the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen. The last time a G63 appeared on Head 2 Head, it beat out the all-new and quite excellent Range Rover Supercharged. This time, however, the G63 faces even stiffer competition — another G63. Of course, this particular G has an extra axle, because it's the $500,000+ G63 AMG 6x6! Costing roughly twice as much as the awesome twin-turbo V-12 powered G65, the 6x6 is the ultimate expression of the Gelandewagen... on paper. But is it actually any good? Is the 6x6 as awesome as it looks, or is the regular G-Wagen just too well thought out? And why is the 6-wheeled truck always jumping in the air like that? Watch and find out!

Première diffusion : 20 novembre 2013

S1 E11 • 2014 Bentley Flying Spur vs 2014 Rolls-Royce Ghost!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Kim Reynolds re-enacts the Battle of Britain by pitting the Union Jack's two great luxury names again each other — Bentley versus Rolls-Royce. However, these two require testing that's elevated above the routine, so we've devised as few, ah, unorthodox challenges. With almost 1200-hp, twenty-four cylinders, and four turbochargers between them, the Flying Spur and Ghost can both paint tire streaks on the dragstrip. But can they paint with acrylics on canvas as well? We'll find out. And which car can turn more heads in ritzy Santa Monica? We aimed video cameras at the sidewalks and counted the eyeballs. All that, and the answer to which car has a $40,000 paint job, is just a click away

Première diffusion : 4 décembre 2013

S1 E12 • 2015 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S vs 2014 Jaguar XKR-S GT!

Randy Pobst – “For Head to Head, it’s episode 48, the Jaguar XKR-S GT versus the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S, because I got to drive the Jag in from Vegas the day before, and because the XKR-S GT was surprisingly wonderful hot lapping the Willow Springs track. It was a clear improvement on all other Jags I'd driven, especially in its ability to put its prodigious power down.”

Première diffusion : 18 décembre 2013

S1 E1 • 2014 Audi RS7 vs 2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Jonny Lieberman looks at a type of car that Germany does better than anyone else: the Super Sedan. The Porsche Panamera Turbo has long been one of Motor Trend's favorites. Massive, ferocious, surprisingly nimble, and if your checkbook's got the overhead, totally luxurious. But don't discount Audi. Ever since the S8 showed up, Audi has shocked the car world by making such a big car so dang fast. The only thing that could even compete was the Panamera Turbo. The RS7 comes with an even more powerful version of the familiar 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 -- 560 horsepower to be exact. For 2014, Porsche's seemingly underrated 4.8-liter twin-turbo V-8 is up 20 hp to a more-than-modest 520 hp. Faced with tough choices after the two hit the test track and a canyon road, Jonny enlists the help of resident Motor Trend Hot Shoe Randy Pobst to figure out which super sedan is best.

Première diffusion : 8 janvier 2014

S1 E2 • 2015 Subaru WRX vs 2014 Ford Focus ST!

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Jonny Lieberman gets his hands on the all-new, 2015 Subaru WRX, as well as one of Motor Trend's favorite pocket rockets, the Ford Focus ST. Each car costs about $30,000, sports a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with similar power outputs, and features a 6-speed manual transmission. The Subaru of course features a sporty version of the brand's "symmetrical AWD" while the Focus makes due with just the front wheels driven. However, since it first appeared, the Focus ST has wowed the Motor Trend staff with ability to dance around corners and, generally, not drive and feel like a front-wheel driver. We like the Focus ST so much that we invited it to last year's Best Driver's Car. But does the Ford have what it takes to beat the latest street-tamed rally baby from Subaru? You're going to have to watch and find out.

Première diffusion : 22 janvier 2014