After officially revealing the car earlier this week Audi has now released some B-roll video footage of the RS3 hot hatch. Powered by the same turbocharged 2.5-liter 5-cylinder found in the TT-RS, the RS3 Sportback makes 340-hp and 332 ft-lbs of torque. Mated to a 7-speed S tronic dual clutch transmission and using Audi’s quattro…
Recently Ford announced that it would be retiring the Focus from WRC racing duty as new rules will see the switch to using the Fiesta and a smaller 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder. To celebrate the car and honor its legacy Ford of Europe has put together a 5 minute tribute video, packed full of jumps, crashes…
With the LA Auto Show now behind us, it’s time for a look back at the biggest cars of the show. And for those who can’t be there, what better way to check out all the action than in the wonderful medium of video. This year’s LA Auto Show just so happens to coincide with…
Forget that it’s a hybrid and the CR-Z is revealed as a fun and efficient car that’s bursting with style.
With all the other drivers out there releasing some crazy and insane videos showing off their driving prowess, it’s no surprise that Rhys Millen isn’t far behind with his own feature. And we have to give Rhys a little credit given just how busy his schedule is these days – between drifting, time attacking, hill…
Last week Mercedes‘ high-performance AMG division and Ducati announced a partnership that will see the automotive brand sponsor the racing division of the Italian bike maker in the MotoGP series. According to new reports, the pairing might be far more significant and involved. Sources at AMG have commented that Mercedes could look to buy the…
After having been delayed more times than the second coming, Sony recently announced the official launch date for Gran Turismo 5 as November 24th. But with that many delays there are still skeptics and so Sony has now rolled out its adds in an effort to drum up interest in what will no doubt be…
After stealing the show in Paris a few months back, Lotus brought its “New Era” roadshow to America and the LA Auto Show. With five brand new concept vehicles, Lotus is looking to generate interest in the brand and its new direction. Based on the same modular platform, Lotus revealed the Esprit, a second-generation Elise,…
At the New York Auto Show earlier this year Hyundai debuted its new Equus flagship luxury sedan complete with several premium services, including an iPad Owners Manual. With the car now set to go on sale at select dealerships, Hyundai has given us a brief glimpse at this particular feature and how its so much…
Local Motors is trying to become the new generation of American automotive manufacturing by offering an “open source” platform to their vehicle design and development process. They have built themselves quite the community on their website, with passionate designers from all over the world looking to build and design their own car. The Rally Fighter…
How this prototype flew under the radar this long, we’re not even sure. But Shelby American and Nelson Racing Engines have teamed up to produce a twin-turbo Ford Shelby GT500 that pumps out over 1,000-rwhp. The Code Red GT500 is still in a prototype phase, but we wouldn’t be surprised if Shelby offers the package…
Perhaps the lesson here is that when towing a vehicle you should have the keys, or perhaps put the truck on a flat bed. Or maybe the lesson is that you should use a large and heavy vehicle that won’t be out-muscled by the vehicle being towed. Regardless, this tow truck driver in Shanghai found…
Lately we’ve seen more than a few creative commercials from Lexus and this latest one doesn’t disappoint. In fact, it’s not just innovative, it’s also aggressive, which is a refreshing change for Lexus. Toyota’s luxury arm invented the luxury crossover segment with the RX back in 1998 and currently dominates the market. They’re eager to…
Over the summer Aston Martin revealed its updated V8 Vantage N420 sports car, the successor to the special edition N400. Inspired by the N24 racer and celebrating Aston’s racing heritage, this is in many ways the British brand’s version of the Porsche GT3. Aston has now released a new promo video for the car, highlighting…
If given the choice, a lot of people say they’d prefer dying doing what they love. That is exactly the fate that befell Toyota test drive Hiromu Naruse this past June, when he crashed testing the Lexus LFA supercar. Toyota has just released a short video tribute to Naruse, who is credited for having inspired…
Having just officially announced the new 2011 Charger last week, Dodge has revealed a special RedLine version of the muscle sedan at the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Built by Mopar’s “Underground” division the car is based on the 5.7-liter HEMI R/T model and gets a long list of upgrades. Outside there’s a more…
Simbol Design, based out of Italy, looks to be in the business of replicating Italian supercars such as the Ferraris Enzo and Pagani Zonda. This Lavazza GTX-R, named after its general manager Fabio Lavazza, is an Enzo replica sporting BMW’s V12 powerplant with 620-hp. It looks like the body is made out of carbon kevlar,…
The reality of a fully streetable 8-second Nissan GT-R just got a whole lot closer. AMS took their Alpha 10 GT-R demo car back to the quarter mile after their 9.33 pass to lay down an amazing 9.192 @ 163.12 mph track time. Now obviously going from 9.33 to 9.192 is easier than going from…
Underground Racing’s Twin Turbo Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera is no stranger to internet fame. We reported when it broke the 250-mph park out at the Texas Mile and now we’re sad to report that the vehicle suffered a momentous wreck, rendering it totaled. Luckily the driver was able to walk out on his own safely. It’s…
Now if you were just begging for a reason to head over to Las Vegas next week for the SEMA Show, and just really couldn’t find yourself one, we understand. Maybe modified versions of the Honda CR-Z, Chevy Camaro, Ford Mustangs and Hyundai Equus, are just not your thing. If you’re going to have to…
In a world headed towards increasingly green cars, the Shelby GT500 combines the perfect amount of classic Americana with modern technology to deliver a sports car that will feed your appetite for nostalgia and performance.
From the man who brought you the Falafel Song and Hummus Rap comes “Saudis Driving Audis.” If you’re in the mood for a good laugh (who isn’t) or your searching for the next YouTube hit – here it is. The man who goes by the name Remy has produced another humorous take on Middle Eastern…
Have you ever seen a Nissan 350Z drifting? Sure, but what about a Cadillac CTS-V, Porsche GT3 RS, Mercedes CLK63 AMG Black Series or even a Ferrari 575 Maranello? Chances are you haven’t, but you’re about to. The well-off car nuts at the Monticello Motor Club held their first ever “Drift With the Supercars” event…
Yeah, so… what happened? How in the world does a convertible Corvette end up in the water? Better yet, how does a Hertz rental convertible Corvette end up in the water? And of course, everything’s all captured on video and shared with the world via YouTube. The story according to NBC San Diego is that…
