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Porsche TechArt GTstreetRS (GT2)

Karl Peskett — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 02:39:50 +0000

This is one Porsche for which you’ll need your brave pills Locked away in the German countryside is an unassuming light grey building. It’s two storeys high, and a sloping car park on the right hand side dips away to a few garages at the back. To drive down the road, you’d probably go straight past [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Porsche TechArt GTstreetRS (GT2)

Full Throttle 2 : Day 4

Alborz Fallah — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:13:13 +0000

Anthony thought it was a good idea to wake Karl and I up at 4am in the morning – “Hey Guys, Hey guys… check this out! It’s got 10,000 kW and goes from 0-100km in blah blah blah” – “Tony, it’s 4am in the bloody morning!’ We left Friedberg and headed for Frankfurt, briefly dropped in [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Full Throttle 2 : Day 4

Full Throttle 2 – Day 3

Alborz Fallah — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:07:09 +0000

140km/h, 150km/h, 160km/h, 170km/h… our poor little Ford Focus station wagon was about to explode on the autobahn. We’ve arrived in Germany and have officially begun our Full Throttle 2 trip. Somehow we’ve managed to fit all our luggage plus all five of us in a poor little Ford Focus stationwagon. Meanwhile Jan had spent the 24 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Full Throttle 2 – Day 3

Full Throttle 2 – Day 1

Alborz Fallah — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:18:54 +0000

It’s exactly 12:01 am on Saturday the 25th of April and Karl is frantically packing the secondary backup camera next to me, “camera, check, wide angle lens, check, batteries, check”. Full Throttle 2 is on. Last year in February we went to Europe and drove the Bugatti Veyron, Lamborghini Supperleggera and the Aston Martin DBS, so [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Full Throttle 2 – Day 1

FT2: Novitec Rosso Ferrari 430 Scuderia 16M

George Skentzos — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:20:29 +0000

Novitec Rosso has earned its reputation as perhaps the most well recognised tuner of Ferrari vehicles, having just celebrated its 20th anniversary with its latest creation – the TuLesto. As part of Full Throttle 2, CarAdvice has secured yet another Australian first drive of the Novitec Rosso Ferrari 430 Scuderia 16M. At its heart is a twin-supercharged [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

FT2: Novitec Rosso Ferrari 430 Scuderia 16M

FT2: Koenigsegg CCXR

George Skentzos — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:14:22 +0000

For a short time Koenigsegg held the title as the creator of the world’s fastest production car, only to be overtaken a few months later by the Bugatti Veyron. Having already driven the Veyron, it was only fair that on our return to Europe we would also sample the current flagship of its record-holding predecessor – [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

FT2: Koenigsegg CCXR

FT2: Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Coupe and Spyder

George Skentzos — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:17:52 +0000

Our return to Italy also sees the CarAdvice team back behind the wheel of two of the latest supercars from Lamborghini with the LP 560-4 Coupe and Spyder. In their home country these two cars certainly demand great respect, with one rumour suggesting it is impossible to receive a speeding ticket while driving a Lamborghini in [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

FT2: Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Coupe and Spyder

FT2: TechART GTStreet R and GTStreet RS

George Skentzos — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:51:57 +0000

In our contact with TechArt it quickly became apparent that these were not merely tuned Porsches we were dealing with, they were works of art with an engine. Each TechArt vehicle is held in such high regard that while in company hands all unnecessary driving is avoided to keep the vehicles in pristine condition, so naturally [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

FT2: TechART GTStreet R and GTStreet RS

FT2: Veritas RS III

George Skentzos — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 03:24:14 +0000

In a day’s time CarAdvice will embark on its most ambitious overseas project yet, driving almost a dozen of the world’s fastest, rarest and most exotic supercars in stunning locations around Europe as part of Full Throttle 2. The first trip certainly set the bar high, with the CarAdvice team taking the wheel of the infamous [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

FT2: Veritas RS III

CarAdvice Podcast- Full Throttle 2

thomasrdotorg — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:52:21 +0000

Some (stress not ALL) of the CarAdvice team are off to Europe on a car driving quest that should leave you simultaneously impressed, in awe and in a jealous rage. First up on today’s podcast Tom and Alborz discuss their BMW X6 drive tests. After the X6 love-in things get a little tense when Alborz announces that [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

CarAdvice Podcast- Full Throttle 2

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage video review

Karl Peskett — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:16:48 +0000

Our journey to the Snowy Mountains was certainly a spectacular one, and with two of the world’s finest looking cars, it was a few days that we’ll fondly remember. Fortunately, we captured the whole thing on video for your enjoyment. Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. 2009 Aston Martin V8 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage video review

CarAdvice’s Highlights of 2008 – video

Karl Peskett — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:33:31 +0000

Well, 2008 was a fun year. So much so that we’ve put together a compilation of some of our best moments. Enjoy! If you haven’t done so already, check out our supercar videos and reviews below – the highlights are in bold: Aston Martin 2009 Aston Martin DB9 review 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster First Steer 2009 Aston [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

CarAdvice’s Highlights of 2008 – video

Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe Teaser video

Karl Peskett — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:38:39 +0000

As a prelude to our forthcoming video review of the Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe, CarAdvice is proud to present a small teaser for your enjoyment. Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe Teaser video

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe Teaser video

Full Throttle in a Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe

Alborz Fallah — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:56:48 +0000

When we left France and the Bugatti Veyron we all thought we’d never find another car that would make us go Wow! Well, we did. The CarAdvice garage is currently blessed with the Spirit of Ecstasy in the form of a Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe. Our $1.19-million ultra-luxury Roller is one of only two Phantom Coupes currently [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Full Throttle in a Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe

Vantage Twins at Full Throttle Teaser

Alborz Fallah — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:12:59 +0000

The Full Throttle team, which brought you the Bugatti Veyron, Lamborghini Gallardo and Aston Martin DBS has blasted down to Mt Selwyn to push two Aston Martins to their limit. Our base of operations is deep in the Snowy Mountains to shoot our epic Full Throttle video of two powered up 4.7-litre Aston Martin V8 Vantages. We’ve [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Vantage Twins at Full Throttle Teaser

Full Throttle: Supercar Odyssey

Alborz Fallah — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 01:54:42 +0000

The Supercars Aston Martin 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage video review 2009 Aston Martin DB9 review 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster First Steer 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe Review 2008 Aston Martin DBS Video Review 2008 Aston Martin DBS Review 2008 Aston Martin DBS first steer 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster review 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Road Test 2007 Aston Martin [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Full Throttle: Supercar Odyssey

CarAdvice in the Snowy Mountains

Alborz Fallah — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:17:50 +0000

The CarAdvice team is currently in the Snowy Mountains with the first Australian delivered 4.7-litre Aston Martin V8 Vantage. From a close call with the local law enforcement to a flat tyre, our road trip so far has already been filled with a great deal of excitement. Expect a short video and a written review in [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

CarAdvice in the Snowy Mountains

2008 Aston Martin DBS Video Review

George Skentzos — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:45:06 +0000

A short while ago the CarAdvice team embarked on an epic journey to the centre of Australia to road test two of Aston Martin’s most stunning creations; its hero car – the DBS, along with its baby brother – the V8 Vantage. Together with the most spectacular natural scenery on offer from the Australian outback, CarAdvice [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2008 Aston Martin DBS Video Review

2008 Aston Martin DBS Review

Matt Brogan — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:35:10 +0000

2008 Aston Martin DBS Review & Road Test Power, poise, beauty and soul the DBS truly wants for nothing. Model Tested: 2008 Aston Martin DBS Coupe 6.0 litre V12 Six Speed Manual – $466,600 (RRP) Power, Handling, Grace, Exclusivity, Comfort High Set Gearshift Position, Handing It Back CarAdvice Rating: - Words & Photographs by Matt Brogan & Anthony [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2008 Aston Martin DBS Review

V-Sport’s GoPro HERO video camera

George Skentzos — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:24:39 +0000

On our recent jaunt to Europe for our Supercar Odyssey, we had the opportunity to test out one of the hot ticket items on the market today. Named the GoPro HERO camera, this tiny little box is able to be mounted to all kinds of surfaces and allows for footage which previously could have destroyed [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

V-Sport’s GoPro HERO video camera