Videos
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Racer and commentator Martin Brundle has always been a fan of fast cars, and in this hour-long video he presents us with some of the fastest and most expensive exotica ever seen. Though the video is a little old and doesn’t feature the Veyron, you still get to see the new supercars, such as the Enzo and Koenigsegg, battle it out with some of the greats, including the Mclaren F1 and Jaguar XJ220. You also get to see what some of the cars are like in the real world, where things are not always so peachy. Enjoy.
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Spy Video: BMW 2-series convertibleBMW’s next small car will be a two-door sedan shaped version of the 1-series hatch, which is expected to appear in coupe and cabriolet variants. Unlike the recently launched 3-series convertible, the small 2 will feature a canvas soft-top and is expected to go on sale by the summer of 2007...
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Video: Maybach ExeleroMaybach's Exelero concept was released back in 2005, and stunned the motoring press with its crazy design and performance. The 700hp two-seater is fitted with a bi-turbo V12 engine from the 57 S and was a one-off design commissioned by Fulda Tyres. Despite weighing a whopping 2660kg and being...
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Video: What will Schumi do next?
Ever wondered what it would be like to have your car serviced by a Ferrari pit crew led by Michael Schumacher? Here’s a collection of three funny videos of the F1 hero doing some antics down at a Shell gas station in Switzerland. Click ahead to watch the other two videos.
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Video: Ford Shelby GT500 review by Fifth GearHere’s an interesting video that explores the British take on the latest iteration of one of America’s most iconic muscle cars, Ford’s Shelby GT500. The Mustang has never been regarded as slow, in V8 guise anyway, but the GT500 is an altogether different beast.
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Video: Fiat BravoHere’s an interesting video of Fiat's new Bravo compact five-door hatch, straight from its launch just yesterday. Although the car isn’t slated for introduction until sometime next year in either five door or three door configurations, you can experience the new Bravo from every angle...
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Hummer is preparing an all new crew cab version of the Hummer H3 that's expected to go on sale in 2008 as the H3 SUT (sport-utility truck). Edmunds Inside Line has new footage of the vehicle undergoing testing in North America, which provides some key details about the new Hummer. Firstly, the rear wheel arches on this test mule sit further back and don’t intrude into the doors. This means that the H3 SUT will ride on an extended wheelbase from the standard H3. The floor mounted spare tire also hints that the SUT version will feature a flip-down tailgate instead of the current side...
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Video: BMW 3-series convertibleHere's the first video of BMW's new E93 convertible, launched a couple of days back. Running at just under 10 minutes long, you'll be able to see how the retractable hardtop works and how much space is in the boot/interior when the roof is down. There are also driving shots and shots from all...
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Video: Dragster in slow motion
Watch a top fuel dragster launching in slow motion. The amazing camera work captures the finer details such as the flex in the huge rubber tyres and the exhaust firing from each cylinder. Thanks to Susan for the tip.
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Video: Richest people of the Middle East
Here’s a very interesting documentary from Discovery channel about four of the Middle East’s richest men and the cars they drive. Some of the highlights include the rallying Sheikh who's good friends with Michael Jackson and his ten million dollar collection of supercars, plus the...
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Video: São Paulo commute in a F1 car
To tie in with the dramatic Brazilian F1 race, we decided to post this video of one of the Red Bull Racing cars driving through the busy streets of São Paulo on a rainy day. Watch out for the stunned spectators and the doughnut at the end.
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Video: Alfa Romeo Visconti concept by Italdesign
Our friend Gunnar Heinrich over at Automobiles De Luxe managed to dig up a video of the 2004 Alfa Romeo Visconti concept. Almost five metres long and featuring coupe-like styling, the Giorgetto Giugiaro designed coupe was way ahead of its time.
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Rolling through the streets of Monaco in Jay-Z’s latest clip is none other than NASCAR stars Danica Patrick and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Highlights of the clip include Patrick shifting gears and outrunning the guys in a Pagani Zonda S. There’s also a quick cameo of Jay-Z’s girl Beyonce; check our previous post for photos taken at the shoot. Via: Jalopnik
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Video: Who Killed the Electric Car?
We have a video of the documentary film that explores the birth, limited commercialization, and subsequent death of the battery electric vehicle in the US. The movie goes further and addresses issues that include conspiracies about the involvement of the auto manufacturers, oil industry and the US...
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Video: Car park lift turns one spot into twoHere’s an innovative idea that solves the problem of what to do with two cars and only one garage. American Custom Lifts has created its PhantomPark twin-deck vehicle parking system that can fit two vehicles in the footprint of one. The heavy-duty scissor style lift is capable of lifting two...
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Video: Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 runway sprintYet another pointless video that’s just so cool that we had to post it. This time round the clip features a bright orange Lamborghini Murcielago rushing down an airport runway.
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Ford's Steve McQueen adsAfter years of being bombarded with silly, inane, over hyped and Dr. Z-filled car advertisements, you’ll excuse us if we’re more than a little cynical about the ads made today. Still, this cool Ford Puma ad from a few years back put a smile on our faces. After the jump there’s...
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Video: New BMW M3 caught testing in the USHere’s a short clip of BMW’s upcoming M3 coupe due for release in the second half of next year. Quality is down for this video but we do get a feel for the car’s explosive sound and acceleration. Caution: Curse words make this video not safe for work.
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Once in a while, between all the shows about copulating animals, Discovery Channel features something that really interests us: cars. This doco has everything you could want – shots of expensive cars, the development cycle for a supercar, and more shots of expensive cars. We suggest getting a drink before you sit down to watch this one - it’s over 45 minutes long.
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Gumball 3000 2006 Episode 6
Here is episode 6 of Europe's Extreme TV Gumball series featuring all the madness, fury and comedy that Gumball is known for. Click below for the older episodes. Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3 Episode 4 Episode 5
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Video: Ford Mondeo Wagon conceptFord officially unveiled their new Mondeo wagon concept at the Paris Motor Show, and here’s a video that shows you some of the highlights on the vehicle. We’re loving the exterior, and the interior would be a lot nicer if it wasn’t that shade of gaudy orange. Check it out.
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Updated: Sharif Sells Koenigsegg CCX After Spinning It OnceYou may remember our earlier story about a man driving his brand new Koenigsegg for the first time and spinning out into a ditch. Well, it seems that Norwegian millionaire Tommy Sharif was so furious about the incident he’s decided to sell the car after owning it for only two weeks. Sharif...
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Video: High speed supercar testing at Nardo
Here's a great video comparing the following cars: Ferrari Enzo, Porsche Carrera GT, Mercedes McLaren SLR, Lamborghini Murcielago, Aston Martin DB9, and the Bentley Continental GT. Though the test is fairly old, it includes testing at the high-speed track at Nardo, which is 12.5km and perfectly...
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Gumball 3000 2006 Episode 5
Here's the latest episode of the Gumball 3000 show hot off the satellite and straight online. Enjoy. Click below for the older episodes. Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3 Episode 4
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