Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Tunnel Experiment
February 7, 2010 by George Skentzos
Mercedes-Benz has put its new SLS AMG Gullwing to the ultimate test by attempting to drive it through a tunnel – upside-down.
Unfortunately this feat is completed using special effects, although the video is still worth the watch to hear that roaring V8 engine – and stay tuned to the very end for a special cameo [...]
Bentley Mulsanne production preview – video
February 5, 2010 by Matt Brogan
Bentley have today released a video highlighting not only the new Mulsanne’s “compelling fusion of sportiness, solidity and coach-built elegance”, but showing the complex processes, advanced technology and traditional British metal working skills – as well as the painstaking attention to detail – that are involved in the production of their new masterpiece.
The bare metal [...]
Video: Toyota’s official apology for sticking pedal issue
February 2, 2010 by Karl Peskett
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Inc, has today officially apologised for its recalls and sticking pedal issue. During the following video, Jim Lentz, President and COO humbly asks for affected customers to give Toyota another chance, and allow the company to regain their trust.
An interesting aspect to the video is that in a bid to expedite [...]
New Dodge Charger is no man bag – video
January 28, 2010 by Tim Beissmann
The Super Bowl brings out the best in most American advertising companies, and automotive manufacturers are often among the more expensive, engaging and enjoyable offerings.
This year Dodge has got a jump on the competition by launching a series of three new ads during the NFC Championship game broadcast last Monday morning Australian time.
Targeting the groin-grabbing, [...]
Ken Block to take on the WRC with Ford
January 27, 2010 by George Skentzos
Ken Block has handed in the keys to his usual ride – a Subaru Impreza WRX STI – and stepped into a rally-spec Ford Fiesta as part of a new deal with Ford which will see him compete in the Rally America Championship as well as the FIA 2010 World Rally Championship.
As part of the [...]
BMW 5 Series videos released, Australian launch mid-2010
January 25, 2010 by Tim Beissmann
With the all-new sixth-generation BMW 5 Series just months away from its mid-year Australian launch, the Bavarians have used a press event in Portugal to release official videos of the car.
Aesthetically there are few surprises given that BMW unveiled the executive saloon more than two months ago.
On the whole the new 5 Series appears more [...]
Video: Red Bull Racing takes to the ice in Montreal
January 24, 2010 by George Skentzos
The Red Bull Racing team seems to have gotten quite bored during the Formula 1 off season, resorting to some icy shenanigans in Canada with Toro Rosso pilot Sébastien Buemi behind the wheel.
Marking the return of the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, Buemi mimicked the shape of the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on the frozen waters [...]
Video: Honda HSV-010 GT live footage
January 22, 2010 by George Skentzos
The Honda HSV-010 GT racer has made its presence very well known during testing with its Formula 1-esque exhaust note a clear battle cry to its homeland nemesis – Nissan GT500 GT-R.
Set to compete alongside the GT-R in the GT500 class of the 2010 Super GT Series, it runs a longitudinally mounted DOHC 3.4-litre engine [...]
Audi TT Video Review & Road Test
January 19, 2010 by John Cadogan
Driving a diesel performance car isn’t the same as driving a petrol one. It’s not better, nor worse. Just different.
Written Review: Audi TT Review.
Chrysler launches new ‘Off-Road Runner’ TV campaign
January 18, 2010 by Matt Brogan
Chrysler Australia last night aired its new retail campaign certain to stir the emotions of the Australian public – young and old alike.
Not shying away from their brands’ American heritage, Chrysler Australia has developed an all-new locally produced television commercial inspired by the much-loved Road Runner cartoon series. With a Jeep focus, it is [...]
Toyota FT-86 G Sports Concept at Tokyo Auto Salon
January 15, 2010 by George Skentzos
The hotly anticipated Toyota FT-86 is set to rekindle the era of lightweight, affordable performance coupes, although the absence of a turbocharger has left even the purest fans slight numb.
Although it seems Toyota may have been teasing us all along, having announced plans to roll out a series of tuned models under the G Sports [...]
