Videos
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It's not really a race. Instead, Red Bull Racing Australia decided to run one of its acrobatic planes against a V8 Supercar. Why? Because it's fun, and it looks pretty awesome on video. The V8 Supercar is piloted by Jamie Whincup, who has run his racecars to four V8 Supercar championships. With just three events to go in 2013, Whincup could be looking at his fifth series win. The man quite literally piloting the plane is Joel Haski, and he's clearly not scared to bring his machine in close to the sand. When we say close, we mean close. It appears that the wings of the Red Bull stunt plane...
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Switzer-Tuned Nissan GT-R Hits 250 MPH In One-Mile Blast: VideoThe Switzer Goliath is a Nissan GT-R that's been worked over to produce gobs of horsepower. Gobs, of course, is a very technical term that means "a whole hunk of." In this case, the gobs refers to a figure north of 1,700 horsepower, and that's plenty to propel the GT-R down the Dragtimes dragstrip...
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2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Teased In New Video - Updated With Interior PhotosA new generation of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the W205, is expected to debut early next year, with many suggesting it will be unveiled at January’s 2014 Detroit Auto Show, but a new teaser video from Mercedes is already giving us a taste of what’s to come. Along with the video, the...
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BMW Teases New 2-Series, Plans October 25 Reveal: VideoIt’s been exactly three years since we first learned that BMW’s 1-Series Coupe would be renamed a 2-Series for its second generation, and in just a few days we’ll be seeing the covers finally come off the new car. BMW has confirmed an October 25 reveal for its new 2-Series, which...
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If This Is What Millenials Really Think About Cars, They're Screwed: VideoIf you were born sometime between 1979 and 1997 or so, you're a Millenial, and you hate all of the cars currently made--so much so that you wouldn't even consider buying one. Or so Popular Science says in its latest video "rant," from projects editor Dave Mosher. Sorry, Dave. You're wrong. On all...
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Listen To Honda’s Turbocharged V-6 Formula One EngineNext year will see a radical shift in engine technology for Formula One, with the regulations calling for downsized 1.6-liter V-6 engines that can be aided by turbochargers and energy recovery systems. Only three engine suppliers will be active next year, Ferrari, Mercedes AMG and Renault, but by...
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It’s hard to believe that it was only in February that Nissan confirmed its intention to field its own race car in the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2014, initially with a unique ‘Garage 56’ experimental entry and eventually with a contender in the top LMP1 category. Since then, we’ve already seen Nissan reveal a concept version of its Garage 56 entry, the electrified ZEOD RC (Zero Emission On Demand Racing Car), and now Nissan has revealed the completed version. The 2014 ZEOD RC’s debut took place this week at the headquarters of Nissan’s performance...
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The Internet Brings Us Another Tiny (Awesome) V-8 Engine: VideoThis V-8 model only displaces 45 cc, but it's got dual overhead cams and electronic fuel injection.
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2014 Camaro Z/28 Laps The Milford Road Course: VideoYesterday we told you about getting the chance to learn more about the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28. Today we're showing you what it's like to ride shotgun in the car as it's flung around the Milford Road Course at General Motors' Proving Grounds. The driver stated that he was only running at...
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Angry Birds Go Racing In New Game: VideoFive years ago firing birds from catapults into other objects would have you put away for animal cruelty, but these days it's considered perfectly normal behavior--at least in the mobile device series Angry Birds. Come December 11, the Birds are back in an entirely new take on the Angry Birds...
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Jaguar Project 7 And F-Type Star In Jay Leno's Garage: VideoBeing Jay Leno has its perks. First, you get to dress head to toe in denim and nobody judges you for it. Second, companies like Jaguar occasionally say things like, "hey, wanna have a go in our one-of-a-kind Project 7 sports car?" Jay does just that in his latest video, trying out the D-Type...
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Mercedes Highlights Perfection, Massaging Seats In 2014 S-Class Ads: VideoMercedes launched a new ad campaign for the redesigned 2014 S-Class.
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Not long ago, we brought you details on Walkinshaw Performance’s new W375 kit for the HSV’s Gen-F range of muscle sedans, which focused on naturally aspirated power. Walkinshaw is now back with two new supercharged kits for the HSVs as well as the regular Holden Commodore SS-V, to be sold here as the 2014 Chevrolet SS, and this time the power levels rate as high as 667 horsepower. The first kit, the W457, is designed for the Commodore SS-V, which in standard tune generates just 362 horsepower from its 6.0-liter V-8. With Walkinshaw’s supercharger kit installed, output now...
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Mercedes Hit By Two Trains, Female Driver Escapes With Only A Broken Arm: VideoA woman from Utah is lucky to be alive after the Mercedes-Benz she was driving was struck by not one but two trains. Amazingly, the 29-year-old was able to walk away from the wreckage with only a broken arm. The video below, sourced from Liveleak, initially shows the Mercedes after it was struck by...
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2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Laps The ‘Ring In 7:37.47: VideoIn developing the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, engineers were almost entirely focused on track capability, and it appears their endevors have paid off as the car has now lapped Germany’s Nürburgring, one of the toughest tracks on the planet, in a time of 7:37.47. That might not sound very...
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CNBC Goes Behind The Scenes Of Vintage Ferrari Restoration: VideoNot many can claim to be a guru of any one subject. These people do, of course, exist and the things that folks can claim to be extreme experts about is presented on a rather wide range. If you're a guru about radish farming, we're not terribly interested to hear more. If, however, you're a guru in...
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Land Rover Defender Versus Ram Cummins In Tug Of War: VideoAmerica has exported many things to the United Kingdom in the past--Coca-Cola, McDonalds, The Simpsons--but its latest export appears to be rednecks. Were it not for the relatively young Land Rover Defender in the video above, this automotive tug of war could easily have been filmed on the western...
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Race The Stig's Digital Cousin in Forza 5: VideoTop Gear's tame racing driver will appear in the latest version of the Forza Motorsport racing game franchise.
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An adjustable exhaust valve on the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray means the car can have a split ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ personality. Driving around town valves located inside the car’s exhaust pipes sit shut to mute the sound and keep things civil. When the driver wants, however, these valves can be opened to let the full fury of the Corvette Stingray’s LT1 V-8 engine be heard. As Patrick Herrmann, the Corvette’s technical communications manager in Europe, explains in the video above, the valves are adjusted by an electric motor instead of a vacuum solenoid, as...
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Red Bull's How To Make An F1 Car, Part 4: VideoInfiniti Red Bull Racing's video series on how to make an F1 car has finally gotten to the good part. Previous installments explained design and the manufacturing of carbon fiber components, but now it's finally time to put everything together and get on the grid. Turning thousands of...
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Porsche Teases Macan Crossover Via New Microsite: VideoPorsche’s new Macan is set for a debut at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show next month, and in the lead up the sports car manufacturer from Stuttgart has launched a microsite offering some new details on the crossover as well as some teaser shots. Rather than describe its Macan as a crossover...
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Ford Previews Upcoming Autonomous Car Tech: VideoFord is the latest to demonstrate some of its upcoming autonomous car technology. The automaker will gradually roll out its self-driving technology, starting with simple parking assist and obstacle avoidance systems. Like many automakers, Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] sees autonomous car technology...
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BMW 4-Series Adds Color To Your Marriage: VideoThe new BMW 4-Series is certainly going to attract a bit of attention when it first hits the streets. That attention will primarily come from automotive enthusiasts in one of two camps. The first will be excited at the prospect of an updated small coupe from the roundel-loving brand. The other camp...
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2014 Corvette Stingray & Tommy Milner Lap VIR: VideoWe've shown you why the 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray is a great sports car, and the best Corvette yet. But you don't have to take our word for it. Watch Corvette Racing driver Tommy Milner toss the car around the fear-inducing bends of Virginia International Raceway. One of the most notable bits of...
Nelson Ireson