Videos
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The 2011 New York Auto Show will feature many concepts, but one of them will be a Scion--and it looks like it'll be based on the Toyota FT-86 concept, potentially bearing the FR-S name we reported on last October. There's no doubt the car in the video shares the same proportions and lines as the FT-86, despite being cloaked in darkness. Check it out for yourself and let us know what you think--if it will be the FR-S, or if Scion should get a version of the car at all--in the comments below.
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Mopar And Magneti-Marelli Team Up For Avenger Rally Car: VideoEarlier this week Chrysler made a cryptic announcement that it would unveil a new strategic partnership, a new production car, and a new "race-inspired" project car, with both vehicles to be on display at the New York Auto Show. Today, Chrysler let the race-inspired project out of the barn, and...
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Twin-Turbo Hennessey Cadillac Escalade Outruns 2011 Nissan GT-R: VideoThe Nissan GT-R is no slouch even among cars costing twice its price or more. It's also a very large car in relation to much of its competition. But it's dwarfed by the HPE1000 Hennessey twin-turbo Cadillac Escalade paired up with it in this video. Even worse: it gets outrun by the 6,000-pound...
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Lexus LF-Gh Hybrid Concept In Motion: VideoWe just got the first official details and images of the Lexus LF-Gh concept this morning, and now we have video of the car in action for you. There's not much going on beside some moderate-speed cruising, and there's almost no exhaust note to speak of. Though there's definitely some sound beyond...
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Austin F1 Track Announcement Live Stream 4:00 P.M. EasternThe organizers of the Austin, Texas circuit that's expected to host Formula 1's return to the U.S. are planning a press conference for just a few minutes from now, at 4:00 p.m. EDT. Tune in to the live stream at the link below. For more on the Austin circuit's F1 plans, check out our previous...
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Lingenfelter Working On World's Fastest Camaro: VideoLingenfelter has already posted a sub-9 second run in a modified Camaro. But that's not enough for the company, which is gunning to better that time with an LS9 Camaro that now makes 1,200 horsepower at the rear wheels. Upgrades over the eight-second Camaro include a race suspension, transmission...
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We’ve seen plenty of dyno runs before, most recently for the Nissan GT-R, Porsche 911 Turbo and Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 supercar, however, there’s some very unnerving when the test involves a brand new $375,000 supercar called the Lexus LFA. We know all the official stats for its sonorous 4.8-liter V-10 engine: 552 horsepower at a lofty 8,700 rpm and 354 pound-feet of torque at 6,800 rpm. But how does that compare in the real world. Thankfully, the guys over at Inside Line were given the keys to a new 2012 Lexus LFA for a week and one of the first things they did was put it up on a...
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Video: Porsche Recaps The Targa TasmaniaThe 2011 Targa Tasmania ended in Hobart yesterday, putting a cap on the tricky, often treacherous, high-speed tarmac rally. This video offers one perspective on the experience, from Porsche's point of view. The look back includes some footage of Walter Rohrl in the seat of a vintage rally 911, plus...
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Video: Petrov Flies Motocross-Style In Malaysian GPIf you missed this weekend's Malaysian GP, you didn't miss much (we won't spoil it for you) except for Vitaly Petrov's launching of his Lotus-Renault racer over a grassy knoll at the end of the race. He landed so hard the steering column broke off in his hands. The flight came after a rather...
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Chevrolet Corvette Crashes, Then Wrecked Again By Tow Truck Driver: VideoIt’s bad enough that this relatively well-kept C5 Chevrolet Corvette was wrecked when its owner crashed into the median strip of a busy highway, but then it was set upon by what must be the world’s worst tow truck driver. We must warn you that watching this video might be a little...
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Driverless Tractor Crashes Into Cars At Walmart Parking Lot: VideoWhoever allowed the tractor in this next video to run amok in a Walmart parking lot in Richmond Hill, Ontario remains unknown but the carnage caused by his or her vehicle was captured live thanks to several onlookers. Also see: So Is Chrysler's Invisible Ad Monkey Flipping Off PETA? and...
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SHIFT 2 Unleashed Attacks The Corners With Melodrama: VideoIt's Friday, and one of the most anticipated racing video games of the spring is available. Perfect opportunity to burn a beautiful weekend. This video gives you yet another taste of what to expect from the game--complete with melodramatic narrative. Yes, entering a corner at 190 mph requires a...
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The new DiRT 3 rally video game launched in London today (though it's not on sale yet), and the event brought together current WRC points leader Mikko Hirvonen and Gymkhana guru Ken Block to see it off. The Ford Fiesta RS both drive in WRC competition is one of the highlight vehicles of the game, and it, too was on display. Hirvonen even hopped behind the wheel to show the car's capability to crowds at London's Battersea Power Station. Block was on hand as the technical consultant and one of the characters in the game. The game itself holds some serious promise as more than just an arcade...
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Mopar Ram Runner: Quick LookAlthough the Easter Jeep Safari in Moab is usually all about Jeeps, that doesn't mean that Chrysler's Ram truck brand can't be part of the fun. Mopar, Chrysler's performance arm, has "Moparized" a Ram truck partly in the spirit of the Easter Jeep Safari and partly to fight against Ford's mighty...
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Video: Toyota FT-86 II Concept Stars In New Gran Turismo 5 PromoSince its exciting unveil at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, the first FT-86 concept car from Toyota and its ensuing production version has been highly anticipated. At last month’s 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Toyota revealed the latest version of the car called the FT-86 II concept, which you can read...
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Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class Designer Speaks: VideoJust this morning Mercedes-Benz officially took the covers off the new Concept A-Class. This afternoon, we get an explanation of what flame surfacing is a decade after Chris Bangle started flinging it at every BMW in sight, only they call it "freeform." We also get a look at a few of the other...
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Jay Leno's Garage Plays With The Chrysler Turbine: VideoPacked with vintage footage with a decidedly "the future is here" flavor, Jay Leno's video of his time with a Chrysler Turbine is one for any fan of the ill-fated but certifiably awesome automotive fantasies of the '50s and '60s. How awesome? How about 44,500 rpm, 425 pound feet of torque, and ...
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APR Supercharged Audi S5 Runs Sub-12 1/4 Mile: VideoThe 2012 Mustang Boss is perhaps the most impressive off-the-shelf naturally-aspirated muscle car ever. But if you're looking for a little more four-ringed elegance and some forced-induction action, and can't wait for Audi to bring its latest RS models to the U.S., you can talk to the good folks at...
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Every so often, movie directors find themselves in a bind. Maybe their budgets get slashed. Maybe their scripts aren't quite as awesome as they first thought. Maybe they wake up and realize, "Holy crap, we cast VINCE VAUGHN." That's when they start scrambling, throwing everything they can at the project to make sure the film breaks even. Frequently on the menu? Car chases. Because, as Dodge demonstrates in its new tie-in trailer for Fast Five, car chases make movies better. Dodge has inked a major partnership with Universal Pictures for Fast Five, supplying 2010 and 2011 Dodge Chargers for...
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Video: Twin-Turbo Lamborghini Gallardo Crashes Due To Wardrobe MalfunctionThe Underground Racing name has become synonymous with high-performance exotics, thanks mostly to the tuning firm’s special projects like this 250+ mph Lamborghini Gallardo and fire-breathing Murcielago LP670-4 SV. So it’s safe to say that the Underground Racing modified Lamborghini...
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234.6 MPH In The 1500-HP EVOMS Porsche 911 Twin Turbo: VideoThe Texas Mile saw its share of drama last month, but even without 200-plus-mph flips, there's a lot of action going on. Take this 234.6 mph run down the straight strip from the Evolution MotorSport EVT1500 997.1TT, for example. Looking every inch the stock 911 from the outside, apart from the...
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BMW Concept M5: 2011 Shanghai Auto Show PreviewFollowing this past weekend’s leak, BMW has released the first official images of its new Concept M5 ahead of its world debut later this month at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show. Like previous concept cars from the hallowed M division, the design you see here is pretty much what will be used for...
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Video: Kinect Used To Steer R/C Car: What Else Could It Do?Not long ago we took a look at a remote control car steered not via a traditional controller, but using a touch-screen smartphone. It's already been upstaged, this time using an Apple iPad and an HTML5 web app that uses the tablet's motion sensors in a similar manner to that of the smartphone R/C...
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Video: Forza Motorsport 4 Official PreviewJust a couple of days after the launch of Need For Speed Shift 2 Unleashed comes this official preview clip of Forza Motorsport 4, a game we’ve previously professed our love for and one that will take full advantage of Microsoft’s latest ‘Kinect’ interactive controller. In...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran