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Nearly every major carmaker in the world is working on some sort of alternative combustion engine technology, be it ethanol or hydrogen fuel, advanced diesel engines or the advanced hybrid petrol solution known generically as HCCI (Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition), or as Mercedes has branded it, DiesOtto. The basics involve use of diesel engine principles in petrol-fueled engines for a combination of greater power output and fuel efficiency than either traditional petrol or diesel solutions. In this video, Dr. Günter Karl explains the process in detail, with the aid of a cutaway...
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Video: Nick Heidfeld talks through a lap of Magny CoursThe French GP at Magny Cours is a favorite of many Formula 1 drivers due to its challenging layout and high demand on driver skills. Its rather remote location and lack of off-track entertainment have jeopardized its future as a host site for Formula 1, however. Regardless, experiencing a lap of...
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Video: Leno picks up his 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8Comedian Jay Leno took delivery of a brand new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 earlier this month and the car has now starred in the latest episode of his Garage series. The latest clip shows Leno picking up his new car, the fourth SRT8 to enter production and the first to be delivered to a private...
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BMW Reveals GINA Light Visionary Concept: VideoBMW has given us a preview of future vehicle construction and design with the unveiling of the new GINA Light Visionary concept car. The car’s new name stands for ‘Geometry and Functions In “N” Adaptions,’ and its design showcases a number of future-oriented production...
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Video: Honda airs live ad for new Accord EuroHonda is known for its ambitious advertising projects, such as the recent ‘Cog’ television promotion for its previous Accord Euro sedan, which featured a ‘Rube Goldberg’ machine - a complex device built using different parts from the actual Euro sedan that was used to do the...
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Video: Michael Schumacher & the Ferrari F430 ScuderiaAll the excitement of late has been surrounding the reveal of the all-new California convertible but as this latest video reveals there’s still plenty to get excited about over the stunning F430 Scuderia revealed at last year’s Frankfurt Motor Show. The new video takes you on on-board...
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With the reveal of the new Laguna Coupe coinciding with the Monaco GP over the weekend it was natural Renault was going to promote together with the race. This latest video shows a pair of the new coupes lapping the famous city-circuit with Renault F1 Team test drivers Lucas di Grassi and Romain Grosjean behind the wheels. You can see our previous story on the new Laguna Coupe for the official details by clicking here. Otherwise catch the full video after the jump. Renault Laguna Coupe official imagesRenault Laguna Coupe Official Images
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Video: Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 in motionLamborghini is spreading its wings and plans to focus on markets other than its two main sources of customers, Europe and North America. The supercar brand set records for sales in 2007 and doubled profit levels from the year before but if it hopes to continue this success it will need to look past...
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Jay Leno on living with the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLarenIn the latest episode of Jay Leno’s Garage, the talk show host and avid car nut gives us a comprehensive assessment of one his favorite models from his personal fleet–the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. Leno explains that Mercedes and McLaren have created an “unbreakable” exotic...
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Spy video and interior shots of 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLKMercedes Benz has lost ground in the premium coupe segment against its main rival BMW and its more recent E92 3-series coupe, so it comes as little surprise that engineers are rushing to complete development of the all-new 2009 CLK. Near production-ready CLK test mules have been spotted near...
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Spy video: Lexus LF-A supercar up closePrototypes for Lexus’ upcoming LF-A supercar have been spotted testing at the Nurburgring for the good part of a year but firm details about the car are still hard to come by. Most reports claim the LF-A will be powered by an F1-derived, high-revving V10 engine displacing 5.0L and developing...
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Video: Gran Turismo creator takes the GT-R to 193mphFor many, the Gran Tursimo series (a racing simulator renowned for its lifelike graphics and accurate physic models) was their first introduction to Japan’s legendary supercar, the Nissan GT-R. Previous generations of the car were sold in limited numbers to only a handful of markets outside...
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Revealed at the 2008 Concorsa d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, the M1 Concept shows BMW can reinterpret its classics in a modern and daring way. The concept was created to mark the 30th anniversary of the original M1 supercar and was penned by the carmaker’s new design chief Adrian van Hooydonk. Drawing inspiration from the production M1 (desgined by Giorgio Giugiaro) as well as the BMW Turbo Concept (designed by Paul Bracq), the new M1 Concept continues with the wedge profile and mid-engine design of its forebears. Interesting features of the car include the twin logos at the rear, air vents...
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Video: IIHS crash-testing the Smart ForTwoEarlier this month the NHTSA revealed concerns about the safety of the new Smart ForTwo minicar after conducting a number of safety tests on it. The results showed that the ForTwo only had marginal passenger safety, and this was if the car was to be hit by a similar size vehicle – a near...
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Video: Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 hits 205MPHLate yesterday GM revealed official power ratings for its Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 supercar – 638hp (476kW) and 819Nm (604lb-ft) - and now we have a video showcasing the potential of the car. GM hasn’t released any top speed figures for the ZR1 but here we see it go all the way to 205mph...
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Spy video: 2010 Nissan GT-R Spec-VNissan has finally revealed its new GT-R SpecV. Click here for all the images and details. Just when you thought there was nothing more to see or read about Nissan’s GT-R super-coupe, a brand new prototype turns up at the Nurburgring and allegedly scorches the time set by previous test-mules...
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Video: James Bond DBS fished from Italian lakeOver the weekend we reported that an Aston Martin DBS used for filming in the latest James Bond flick, Quantum of Solace, ended up at the bottom of a lake in Italy after the driver, on route to the film set, lost control in rainy weather. We now have video footage of the car after it was extracted...
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Video: six minutes of Camaro testing spied at the 'RingWe've seen the spy photos, the official photos, the car-show concepts and even the odd spy video, but the footage available today gives us the best look yet at what GM will be offering in the form of the Camaro. Quality audio and well-framed video give us a peek into what the new car looks and...
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Ferrari’s upcoming 2+2 GT has been spotted once again by spy photographers and this time we have a video of it doing some laps at the carmaker’s Fiorano test track in Italy. Many have suggested the new 2+2 will be positioned below the F430 but new reports claim the car will be bigger and feature a more powerful 4.7L V8 engine. It’s hard to gauge what the new model will look like given the heavy camouflage, but expect to see a traditional long bonnet and generous GT proportions. Onlookers claim the car is closer in size to the 612 Scaglietti rather than the F430, which...
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Video: Nissan GT-R crashes during raceThe race cars of the GT500 class in the Japanese touring car series (JGTC) have some of the most extreme aerodynamic and powertrain packages in the business so it’s always interesting to see one of the cars lose control and crash. This latest video, taken at last weekend’s Okayama round...
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Video: Volkswagen promos show new Scirocco in actionHotly anticipated since the first Iroc concept broke cover back in 2006, Volkswagen's newest take on the Scirocco made its production-form debut at this year's Geneva motor show. Now VW has released a pair of promo videos that show the new car in action, inside and out. The first is a...
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Video: Heffner 850HP Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder TTThe Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder is already one of the most desirable cars on the planet with its stunning good looks and monster of an engine. The owner of this Gallardo Spyder, however, just wasn't happy with the stock 500hp 5.0L V10 so decided to call on Heffner performance to add a couple of...
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Video: Inside BMW's M3 V8This latest promotional video for the BMW M3 gives us an inside look at one of the engine’s cylinders as it’s fired up, all captured by high-speed camera magic. To film the process, photographers had to dissect manifolds, shave cylinders and drill-in special lighting holes. In total...
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Video: 81 years of Volvo HistoryVolvo is known today for its image as a manufacturer of safe and reliable cars, a focus it's had from the outset of its inception back in 1927 when its first ever car, the ÖV 4 (pictured), rolled off the line. Since then the carmaker has been renowned for pioneering several new safety systems and...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran