Videos
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In a modern automobile, a steering wheel can be a pretty complex object. Gone are the days when the steering wheel was simply used to change direction and house the horn; today, it can control everything from a driver’s paired phone to cruise control and even infotainment settings. That’s nothing compared to the steering wheel of a modern Formula 1 car, which serves as a driver’s control panel, information display and communication hub. In addition to obvious features like paddle shifters, an F1 steering wheel can be used to change everything from engine torque through...
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Rugged Ridge PowerTop Adds Convenience To Jeep’s Wrangler UnlimitedIf you’ve ever owned a Jeep Wrangler or Wrangler Unlimited, you understand the simple joy of go-anywhere, topless motoring. As entertaining as the Wrangler is, owners soon learn that there are two types of convertible tops: those that are quick and easy to install and remove, and those that...
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Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse In Beautiful Motion: VideoNow that you’ve read up on all the details and ogled our gallery of live photos, here’s an official promotional video to get you even more excited about Bugatti’s Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse--the world’s fastest production convertible. How fast is it? According to Bugatti its...
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2013 Lexus ES In Motion: VideoYou've seen the official photos from its debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show, and our own walkaround video from the show. Now Lexus gives us a closer look at the styling and features of the 2013 ES with this official video. Two models are available for the 2013 model year: the ES 350 V-6 and the...
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Niki Lauda's Infamous Nürburgring Crash Restaged For 'Rush' BiopicIn the second lap of 1976’s German Grand Prix, held at the Nürburgring, Niki Lauda’s Ferrari 312T2 suffered a rear suspension failure, ultimately resulting in a collision with a Surtees-Ford driven by Brett Lunger. The crash left Lauda’s car in flames at the side of the...
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2013 BMW M6 Gran Coupe Spy VideoFrom next year onwards the BMW M6 range is going to offer three variants for the first time, with the regular M6 Coupe and M6 Convertible models to be joined by a brand new M6 Gran Coupe based on the luxurious 6-Series Gran Coupe that has just gone on sale. Spotted here testing on the...
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Engineering an electric vehicle conversion from an existing platform is hardly a plug-and-play operation. A myriad of challenges are inherent; not the least of which are aerodynamics, range and weight. But once those obstacles are addressed, some slick marketing can position the car as a must-have car for the eco-conscious. So when the Dutch development firm e-Traction boasts, “Welcome to the world’s heaviest fully electric passenger car” on its website, you have to wonder a moment if something was lost in translation. Then you read on a bit and realize the 2.75-ton...
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Toyota Considering World Rally Championship Return: ReportWith newcomers MINI and Volkswagen set to enter the World Rally Championship in the coming years, rival automakers including some of the sport’s previous greats are now considering doing the same. One of these is Toyota, whose current CEO Akio Toyoda is keen to inject some excitement into the...
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Interview With Mazda Designer Director Derek Jenkins: 2012 New York Auto ShowThe Mazda Takeri Concept made its North American debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show last week. And for the first time, the Takeri Concept featured Mazda's SKYACTIV-D clean diesel powertrain, possibly a hint of what's to come. We spoke with Design Director for Mazda North America, Derek Jenkins...
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Mazda Takeri Concept Walkthrough: 2012 New York Auto ShowWhile it's already been shown at three other auto shows around the world, the Mazda Takeri Concept finally made its North American debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show. Looking as stunning as ever, the four-door concept features Mazda's new KODO "Soul Of Motion" design language, and previews the...
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Interview with SRT Chief Ralph Gilles: 2012 New York Auto ShowChrysler stole the show in New York with the debut of the 2013 SRT Viper. The snake is back, but we wanted to know more. Ralph Gilles, CEO of SRT Brand and head of design for Chrysler Group, took the time to speak with us and answer some of our questions about the new Viper. Right off the bat, we...
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2013 SRT Viper Video WalkthroughWith all of the hype and the extended two-year run-up to the arrival of the 2013 SRT Viper, it's no surprise that many came away from the unveiling feeling a bit let down--though we weren't among that group. Here, we take a quick overview of the car, including the ALMS racing version. With 640...
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Revised three-row seating (in a 2-3-2 configuration), power seats, a BlueTEC diesel engine, and a potent GL550 model make the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Class one of the most versatile and varied vehicles in Mercedes' lineup. Find out more about the new SUV in our video from its debut at the New York Auto Show right here. For the full details on the new SUV, check out our 2013 GL Class preview, or visit our live photo post for more images of the GL Class in the sheet metal.
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2013 Porsche Boxster Video WalkthroughRevealed at the Geneva Motor Show and brought to the U.S. last week for the New York Auto Show, the all-new 2013 Porsche Boxster looks better, offers new and improved engines, and claims to be even more fuel efficient. We take a quick look at these changes from the site of its American debut. For...
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A Peek At Audi's e-tron e-sound Electric Car Sound System: VideoFor many, electric cars seem rather simple: just stick a battery and an electric motor in place of the regular oily bits. While it's far more complex than that, there are other concerns beyond the powertrain itself. Things like sound--or a lack of it--both for occupants and bystanders. To deal with...
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Koenigsegg Agera R Clocks 250-MPH Nürburgring SpeedThe Koenigsegg Agera R is the stuff supercar dreams are made of. Sure, it has the now-required carbon fiber monocoque and inboard dampers activated via pushrods, but it also has something few other supercars can claim: an output of 1,160 horsepower. We’ll admit that’s for the 2013 Agera...
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Rhys Millen Gets A New Drift Car, But So Does Vaughn Gittin, Jr.: VideoLong-time Hyundai spokesman Rhys Millen earned his name as a rally driver before turning to pro drifting as a way to make a living. That is, of course, on top of being a Hollywood stunt driver, Pike’s Peak competitor or Global RallyCross Championship contender behind the wheel of his new...
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Nissan To Field Production GT-R In 2012 Nürburgring 24 HoursNissan will compete in the 2012 Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance race using one of its stock 2013 GT-R supercars, albeit a race-ready Club Track Edition. The team fielding the car will be the GT-R’s own development team, headed by none other than the car’s chief engineer Kazutoshi...
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When you can buy a 2013 Dodge Dart later this year, the fastest model you can drive off the dealer’s showroom floor will be packing a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, good for 184 horsepower. That goes to the front wheels only, likely via a six-speed manual or a six-speed dual dry-clutch transmission. While the combination will still provide legitimate entertainment value for drivers, it pales in comparison to the Dodge Dart built up for Travis Pastrana’s 2012 Global RallyCross Championship (GRC) season. Pastrana’s Dart gets an impressive 600 horsepower, via extensive and...
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2013 SRT Viper Hits The Track In Forza 4 Trailer: VideoForza Motorsport 4 for Microsoft’s Xbox 360 has been winning fans all across the country since its launch late last year. That’s because in addition to being an incredibly fun way to spend an afternoon, the video game also offers ultra-realistic graphics, and as we found out recently...
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Fisker Atlantic debuts at 2012 New York auto showFisker’s follow-up to the Karma, the highly-anticipated Project Nina, has now made its official world debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show as the Fisker Atlantic. The car on display in New York is labeled a “design prototype” but as the Karma has proven, Fisker isn’t afraid...
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NASCAR’s Carl Edwards Surprises Ford Engineers With A Spin In The Taurus SHOFord has launched a new series of television spots centering on its latest 2013 Taurus SHO. The series features NASCAR's Carl Edwards taking several of Ford’s own engineers for a ride in the big sports sedan at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California. The engineers that were invited to star in...
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Kia Design Chief Gives Rare Insight Into Premium Design: VideoYou may be wondering why a designer at an economy brand such as Kia is providing insight into the world of premium vehicle design, but with the unveiling of the new K9 luxury sedan it’s clear the South Korean automaker has some serious upmarket ambitions. And who better to take them there...
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2013 Infiniti JX Crossover, As Seen By Cirque du Soleil: VideoCirque du Soleil offers up a very creative interpretation of the 2013 Infiniti JX crossover.
Kurt Ernst