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Next Gen Mazda3 Teased in New Design Video
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Mazda‘s new Shinari Concept has really sparked a renewed interest in the brand and the Japanese automaker appears set to capitalize on this by exploring the direction of its new Kodo design language for the rest of the lineup. Having just released video of the Shinari Concept, Mazda has now released a video that gives…
Cadillac ‘Competition’ Ad Showcases Brand’s Performance, Hints at an Even Brighter Future
Cadillac has just released its new ‘Competition’ commercial highlighting the brand’s performance side with the CTS-V sedan blasting along Germany’s famed Nürburgring. But more than that, the new spot recognizes where its inspiration came from and where the brand is heading. Rather than talk about old Caddys, Cadillac directly states that the CTS-V’s was born…
Introducing ‘Drift Art’ an Interesting Blend Of Autocross And Drifting
So clearly drifting has swept America by storm, skipping all the way across the ocean from Japan. And now it’s influencing other forms of motorsports out in the Middle East. But there is something interesting about what they’re trying to do: it’s not quite the drifting that we’re used to seeing, nor is it quite…
Shelby Supercars Teases Ultimate Aero II In Two Videos
If there was ever a scenario to prove that competition brings out the best in people, this is it. Shelby Supercars’ (SSC) has teased the world with its Ultimate Aero II, the successor to the Ultimate Aero TT. You see, the Ultimate Aero TT used to be the fastest production car in the world holding…
Get Your Car in a Hollywood Film With Injen’s ‘Born To Race’ Vehicle Contest
Can’t wait to watch Ludacris and The Rock (Dwayne Johnson) on the big screen in the upcoming Fast and The Furious movie? It looks like another Hollywood flick, Born To Race, is on the horizon and currently in production. Injen Technology, one of the industry’s premier manufacturers of intake systems, has teamed up with Born…
Germany’s GRiP Magazine Tests What Tuner Car is Best for Robbing a Bank [video]
Even though we don’t understand a single word of this video, we didn’t have to in order to enjoy every minute of it. GRiP Magazine out in Germany made some solid arrangements to bring on an AC Schnitzer 123d that was built as a police car (apparently in collaboration with the police to promote responsible…
Tanner Foust Claims First Ever U.S. Rallycross Victory [video]
After taking the gold medal victory at the 2010 X Games in Super Rally, Tanner Foust took the top spot at the first ever U.S. Rallycross in his Rockstar Energy Drink / Etnies Ford Fiesta. His experience in European Rallycross has clearly paid off on American soil, not to mention his success competing in Formula…
Nostalgic DTM Video Relives The Golden Years of Racing in Germany
Today’s generation of automotive enthusiasts are treated with “The New DTM” that started in 2000 and onwards. But prior to that, DTM racing was much more than just uber-expensive Audis and Mercedes-Benzes that we see today. Short for Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft (pre 2000), German touring car racing has truly evolved over the years. It’s now…
Toyota Prius Gets Underhood Soundmaker Option in Japan [video]
We’re going to go ahead and apologize in advanced for finding humor in the entire concept and video, but the Toyota Prius out in Japan just got itself a $150 option to install a speaker that emits sound in order to warn nearby pedestrians a hybrid is on its way. There are all sorts of…
Greatest Pass in Racing History? Maybe Not, but Still Cool [video]
When we first saw the “Greatest Pass in Racing History” headline, we expected to see some old footage of Ayrton Senna. Instead, it’s a short clip of amateur video taken from a dirt track racing series at Courses de Bazous in St Ferdinand, Quebec, Canada (you crazy Canadians!). Instead of waiting patiently and striking when…
2012 Mercedes CLS Gets Video Reveal
Set to debut at the Paris Auto Show in a month’s time, Mercedes-Benz has just released a short video clip of the 2012 CLS, after officially revealing the new design just last week. The CLS not only changed the automotive landscape with it’s coupe-styled sedan form and just four seats, it changed Mercedes. The popularity…
Walter Röhrl Drives the Porsche GT2 RS Around Luk Driving Center And We’re Invited [video]
Some people just have all the luck don’t they? Walter Röhrl is Porsche‘s senior test driver and has quite a resume in his racing career. He’s an accomplished rally driver and road racer with victories for a fine collection of manufacturers including Fiat, Opel, Audi, Porsche, Ford and BMW. So what do you get when…
Ken Block Gymkhana 3, Part 1 is Amazing – ly Disappointing
The marketing forces that control Ken Block’s driving career have taken the legendary Gymkhana video series that he stars in to a whole new level. The problem is, that new level isn’t in the direction we’d hoped. The genius of the Gymkhana videos is that they marketed Block’s sponsors like DC Shoes and Monster Energy…
World’s Fastest Nissan GT-R Attempts New Record
So what exactly does the world’s fastest Nissan GT-R look like? A little bit underwhelming we have to say, but this thing is one fast machine. Ever since 2006, this R32 GT-R has been lighting up the record books running 7-second passes and taking away HKS’ title back in 2007. Based out of New Zealand,…
Impatient Driver Loses Control, Hilarity Ensues [video]
While most of us won’t admit it, we’ve all had our bouts of road rage, but this guy or gal takes it to a whole new level. It’s hard to tell exactly where the individual is, but clearly everyone is waiting patiently in line. Apparently this driver was rather impatient and instead of casually trying…
First Lexus LFA Speeding Ticket Caught on Video – And it’s a Doozy
Claus Ettensberger, founder of CEC Wheels, was fortunate enough to have some of the Lexus PR types bring a Lexus LFA around so he could take a little test drive. What these Lexus people didn’t know was that Claus doesn’t just sell wheels, he’s CLAUS, which means he must drive completely crazy all the time….
Juan Pablo Montoya Hammers on the ZR1 at GM’s Milford Proving Grounds [video]
With the recent success of Chevy‘s Corvette Racing series and the new “America Still Builds Rockets” Corvette commercial, the marketing folks at GM are going full swing to promote the ‘Vette. The latest effort is equally awesome, with GM inviting F1-turned NASCAR driver Juan Pablo Montoya out to the company’s Milford Proving Grounds to test…
Honda Civic Engine Swap Fail: Staged But Still Hilarious [video]
If you’ve ever performed an engine swap you probably have your fair share of funny or scary stories to share. Recently we ran across this video, and despite it probably being staged, it’s still funny mostly because we can relate. Anyone that has ever taken apart a car always anticipates the worst and well, this…
Suzuki Kizashi Sets 203.7-MPH Record at Bonneville Salt Flats
As a part of Suzuki‘s ongoing push to drum up interest in the surprisingly good Kizashi sedan, the Japanese automaker teamed up with Road & Track to build a Bonneville Salt Flats racer. Thanks to engine builder Richard Holdener and the fearless driving skills of R&T editor Sam Mitani, Suzuki got the record it was…
World’s Fastest 3D Car Film Stars Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG [video]
Once upon a time having a movie, film or video in HD was cool enough. Now you’re just not cutting it unless it’s in the wonderful world of 3D. For those that have witnessed Avatar on the big screen in 3D, you know that movie-watching has been changed forever and perhaps entertainment in general. Hell,…
Robot Arm Takes Driving Simulator To A Whole New Level
So you’ve spent a few hundred bucks and got yourself a driving simulator with a Sparco racing seat and Fanatec’s steering wheel, shifter and pedal combo. And as great as it is, it just doesn’t simulate the coolest part of racing: the actual movement and shifting of your body with plenty of actual force pushing…
Next Gen BMW 6 Series Convertible Spied in High Speed Autobahn Chase
Forget chasing down celebrities, there’s far more fun to be had as an automotive spy photographer – especially when you’re in Germany and have use of the autobahn. The video below comes to us from M5Board site owner Gustav, who managed to capture 10 minutes of video showing the upcoming BMW 6 Series Convertible. The…
Ferrari 458 Challenge Spied Testing at Fiorano [video]
With only a small selection of photos available, we’re certain you haven’t seen enough of the Ferrari 458 Challenge and so we’re excited to bring you several minutes of video of the newest Ferrari racer. According to Ferrari the new 458 Challenge weighs significantly less than the production model, although specific numbers have not been…
Nobuhiro Tajima Shows Off His Monster Skills in Pikes Peak Hillclimb Run [video]
Hyundai may have created a lot of buzz with its Pikes Peak record attempt this year but it was Suzuki (yes, Suzuki) that climbed the hill the fastest. Even more surprising is the fact that Suzuki driver Nobuhiro “Monster” Tajima won the race for the fifth straight year, setting a dominant pace that put him…
