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The shocking video shows the famous supercar undergoing a simulated head-on collision at the Motor Industry Research Association (MIRA) crash testing facility in the UK. The clip clearly demonstrates the benefits of the car’s carbon fiber monocoque structure, which proved so secure that the Mac Daddy became the only car ever to be driven away from a MIRA test. Be warned: this video can induce uncontrollable sobbing. At least the mid-mounted BMW V12 engine wasn't damaged in the crash.
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Video: Teaser of BMW’s new M3We weren’t immediately impressed after seeing the first production shots of the new M3 but this latest video has completely changed our minds. Via: Jalopnik
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Video: Google Maps teams up with BMWIf you’re the type who finds entering address details into a car’s sat-nav system frustrating, especially if you're a heavy user that has to key in several destinations on a single day, a new system developed by BMW and Google Maps may a put an end to the stress. Instead of looking up...
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Spy video of BMW’s E92 M3Here’s a short video of the next generation M3 undergoing pre-production testing on a stretch of German autobahn, which turned up on a popular M3 forum. The cameraman was apparently following in a BMW 328i and didn’t stand a chance of keeping up when the driver of the test mule...
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Video: Supercar top speed challenge
A group of enthusiasts who happen to own some of the fastest cars on the planet complete runs down a deserted Canadian highway to see who’s the fastest. Some of the cars include the Ferrari Enzo, a Novitec Rosso twin supercharged F430 and a couple of Lamborghini Gallardos. If only there were...
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Video: Fabrizio Giugiaro discusses the Mustang conceptItaldesign’s Fabrizio Giugiaro gives a quick walkthrough of all the design elements that went into making the Giugiaro Mustang the stunner that it is. Displayed once again at last week's Detroit Auto Show, Fabrizio describes the 500hp coupe, with its sharp edges and low roofline, as...
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Here’s a video demonstration of Ford and Microsoft’s Sync system, which integrates your car’s communications and entertainment systems with a host of external devices such as music players, PDAs and mobile phones. See our previous report for more details.
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Video: Jaguar C-XF conceptThe only thing more stunning than the exterior of Jaguar’s new concept car is the interior. Check out the trick navigation display and various other features in this short teaser video, courtesy of our friends over at Autoblog.
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Video: Ford Transit van lapping the 'Ring
In this classic clip from Top Gear, "The Queen of the Nurburgring" Sabine Schmitz takes a Ford diesel transit van around the 'ring, challenging Jeremy Clarkson's time in a Jaguar S-type.
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Tiff Needell's driving tipsIf you’ve ever thought about taking your car to a track day, you might want to check out this video, taken from the Fifth Gear. Its got presenter Tiff Needell taking the new Audi S3 around a track. Along the way he imparts his knowledge about track driving for the uninitiated and shows off a...
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Video: Audi TT vs BMW Z4 CoupeThe team over at Fifth Gear have compared the new Audi TT with the recently updated BMW Z4 Coupe. The test is done on the track so it’s a good place to see whether Audi has managed to improve the handling compared to the notoriously bad last-generation TT. One little side note is that you do...
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Norwegian police track speeder through YouTube
Here's one for the "what not to do" files. Turns out that a speeder posted a video on YouTube of his escapades, namely taking his car up to 150mph on public roads where the limits only reach about 62mph. Police in Norway found the video and managed to track him down following an electronic trail he...
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Bam Margera, made famous by the MTV Jackass series and his own Viva la Bam show, took revenge on this unsuspecting Peugeot 306 by throwing paint all over it and smashing the windows and sunroof. The owner of the small hatch happens to be a crew member of the Gumball Rally program and was caught on video doing a “few doughnuts” in Margera’s Gallardo. This apparently damaged the gearbox, which later failed during the rally. In a post on a Peugeot 306 Forum, the owner has placed more images of the car, which he plans to sell after doing some promotional work with it...
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Video: A day with the police GallardoEarlier this year, Lamborghini donated a brand new Gallardo to the Italian police to celebrate the force's 152nd anniversary. Designed for emergency situations where speed is vital, the police Gallardo attracts plenty of attention and has several features you won’t find in your everyday...
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Video: Fifth Gear test of the Volvo C30Here’s Fifth Gear’s review of the C30 hatch from Volvo, and initial thoughts of the new car seem promising. Get the low-down on the key safety features and gadgets, as well as the car’s on road dynamics.
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Personalise your PorscheFor years the iconic lettering on the back of a Porsche signified the the fact that you were driving arguably the best sports car in the world. Now, a company is offering a way for you to change the lettering to your own choosing, on any Porsche model, from the Boxster to the Cayenne. You can pick...
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Spy Shots: Glass roof Z4 and possible Z6 renderingThe 2010 BMW Z4 has officially been revealed. Click here for all the details and images. BMW has ambitious plans for its "Z" label, with rumored plans to release more cars wearing the Z badge to join the current Z4 coupe and roadster. We’ve previously covered the possibility of a small Z2...
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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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Maybach'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 almost 6m long, its massive engine allowed it to hit 62mph in just 4.4s all the way to a top speed of 220mph. Fulda used this Maybach as a reference vehicle to test their next generation wide tyres and this meant the concept was completely drive-able. If you've ever seen one in real life, you'll notice...
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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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Caresto V8 Speedster powered by VolvoVolvo is not a big name in the world of hotrods, but when one of Sweden’s most skilled specialist car constructors is building a car, you can bet there will be some hometown influences. Pictured here is the Caresto V8 Speedster, a mid-engined car with an ethanol powered 340hp 4.4L Volvo V8...
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Laser sensors coming to a car near youFor the next DARPA Grand Challenge, an event where cars compete in a rally with no human input whatsoever, Team-LUX will be contending with its latest VW Passat 2.0 TDI race car. Run by laser technology company, Sick AG, and its subsidiary, Ibeo Automobile Sensor GmbH, Team-LUX will demonstrate...
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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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RMX-1 becomes automotive artThe creative work of Bangladeshi automotive artist Leepu Awila is more of a design study than anything practical, of most interest is the story of how the car actually came about. The RMX-1 was originally hand sketched on the fly after the designer was inspired by a trip to an aquarium of all...
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