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Video: Ken Block teases the TRAX STI

November 5, 2009 by George Skentzos  
Filed under Car News, Subaru, Videos

Gymkhana hero Ken Block is at it again with his highly tuned Subaru Impreza WRX STI, this time turning it into the world’s fastest snow car.

Dubbed the TRAX STI, this is a new teaser video from the test session shows the car churning through deep snow and up ski slopes with ease – now we [...]

Toyota & Lexus – Tokyo Motorshow Video

October 28, 2009 by Alborz Fallah  
Filed under 2009 Tokyo, Car News, Lexus, Motor Shows, Toyota, Videos

Following on from our coverage of this year’s Tokyo Motorshow, we thought we’d bring you some video footage from the Toyota & Lexus stands. You’ll see the FT-86, Lexus LF-A and a whole lot more. Enjoy:

Video: Lexus LFA sights and sounds

Following its belated debut at the Tokyo Motor Show earlier today, footage of the new Lexus LFA has been released letting us hear as well as see the new supercar for the first time.

The video stretches from the car’s development – which was prolonged thanks to the GT-R upping the ante for Japanese supercars – [...]

Video: Armoured Rolls-Royce ballistics testing

October 18, 2009 by George Skentzos  
Filed under Car News, Random News, Rolls Royce, Videos

Armoured prestige vehicles are certainly nothing new; BMW and Mercedes-Benz have purpose built models developed specifically to keep their VIP owners out of harm’s way.

But explosives and firearms testing is something we haven’t come across before, and it makes for some interesting viewing – especially when applied to a million-dollar Rolls-Royce Phantom.
Via: es.Autoblog.com

BMW Simple Concept Video

October 12, 2009 by Alborz Fallah  
Filed under BMW, Car News, Concepts, Videos

Seems like single seat car/bike vehicles are on the way with BMW releasing a video of last year’s “Simple Concept”. A vehicle designed with a similar idea in mind as the Nissan Land Glider (which will be on display at the Tokyo Motorshow next week).

Given how so many commuters travel by themselves, why not [...]

Video: Toyota FT-86 Concept premieres in GT5

October 7, 2009 by George Skentzos  
Filed under Car News, Concepts, Subaru, Toyota, Videos

Not only is the upcoming Gran Turismo 5 video game a great way to get behind the wheel of cars you could only otherwise dream about, manufacturers are quickly discovering that the life-like graphics are also a great way to showcase new models.

Toyota has done just that with its new FT-86 Concept, showing off the [...]

Subaru EyeSight +

In addition to the new Subaru Hybrid car the Japanese company will also preview its new EyeSight + (plus) safety system at Tokyo Motor Show (the previous generation EyeSight system has already been in use in Japan).

If you thought the Germans were the king of vehicle safety technology, you’d probably be right, but we are [...]

Video: Lamborghini Reventon Roadster the chosen one

September 25, 2009 by George Skentzos  
Filed under Car News, Frankfurt, Lamborghini, Motor Shows, Videos

How fortunate would you have to be to own Lamborghini’s latest and most exclusive creation – the Reventon Roadster?

Very, according to this simple yet highly effective promotional video from Lamborghini made for the car’s debut at the Frankfurt auto show.

Video: LS9-powered Camaro HPE700 by Hennessey

While Chevrolet’s on again, off again Camaro Z28 flagship has left most potential buyers in a disorientated state, US powerhouse tuners Hennessey have been at work creating an LS9-powered Camaro HPE700 for just 24 lucky owners.

Unlike the Camaro Z28 which is rumoured to use the supercharged 6.2-litre LS-A engine from the Cadillac CTS-V, the Camaro [...]

Video: Volkswagen Golf R against Scirocco R

September 21, 2009 by George Skentzos  
Filed under Car News, Videos, Volkswagen

Following its official debut at the Frankfurt motor show, the new Golf R has been propelled to the top of the hot hatch stakes proving that good things do come in small packages.

In Volkswagen’s latest video teaser it is taking sibling rivalry to new heights by pitting the Golf R against its namesake stablemate – [...]

Video: Riding shotgun with Ken Block for Dirt 2

September 19, 2009 by George Skentzos  
Filed under Car News, Subaru, Videos

To coincide with the launch of Colin McCrae Dirt 2 from Codemasters, internet sensation and rally icon Ken Block was invited to Silverstone in the UK to bring the rally experience to life for a few fans.

It seems most had no idea what they were getting themselves into, featuring some rather hilarious screaming from guys [...]

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