 |  | | From From Jonathan Lamas, your About Auto & Wheels Editor | | | When it comes to driving, there are a few cars out there that are known to be downright frightening. And I’m not talking about the guy who changes lanes without signaling! This week we’ll take a look at thirteen cars that have gained a reputation for being a bit intimidating to drive. From the Citroen 2CV to the Shelby 427 Cobra, these cars require skill, patience, and nerves of steel! | | | | | | Scary cars you ask? Driving a 427 Cobra has been described by some as taking a ride strapped to the back of an engine. Then there’s the three-wheeled Reliant Robin. Talk about a serious balancing act out on the open road! Oh, and we can’t forget about the original Dodge Viper with its 400 horsepower V10 engine and no traction control or antilock brakes. Sound scary? READ ON | | | | | As our reviewer explains, the new 2015 BMW X4 is essentially a fastback version of the X3 and a sort of smaller version of the X6. So what’s it like out on the open road? The X4 is typical BMW with a tight handling feel, good steering feedback and straight line tracking. Combine that with solid braking and a composed demeanor around fast curves, and you’ve got one heck of a ride. READ ON | | | | | These days new cars are loaded with all kinds of technical gadgetry. So, how can you make sure you’ve covered all the bases when you conduct a traditional test drive? With so many different bells and whistles, it can be tricky testing out everything. Our Car Tech Expert, Jeremy Laukkonen, takes a look at how to test drive for technology. READ NOW | | | | | Not that long ago several new electric motorcycle speed records were set. How fast? Well, Eva Håkansson and her electric sidecar motorcycle reached 240.901 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats in August, a new record for sidecar motorcycles. The previous sidecar record was 224.201 mph, set by John Stege using an internal combustion engine. That’s pretty fast for an electric bike! Heck, that’s pretty fast for any bike! Read this article first. | | | | | | | An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! | | | | | Want More From About.com? | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics
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