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- A Crosswalk Is A Crosswalk: Russian Pedestrian Walks Over Hood to Prove Point
- BMW Releases Japan-Only 7-Series V12 Bi-Turbo Limited Edition Model
- Fast & Furious Star Paul Walker Drives Lexus LFA on Track
- McLaren Says it Aims for Sub-7 Minute Nurburgring Lap Time with P1 Hypercar
- BMW X5 Has a Mind of Its Own, Decides to Roll while Locked in Park
- Bummer: Classic 1967 Porsche 911 Wrecked, Driver Ends Up in the Hospital
- Aston Martin CC100 Speedster Sounds Like All Hell Broke Loose
- Spy Shots: Opel and Vauxhall to Add Insignia Cross Four to Range
- Renault Explains Philosophy Behind 320PS Twin'Run Concept
| A Crosswalk Is A Crosswalk: Russian Pedestrian Walks Over Hood to Prove Point Posted: 27 May 2013 01:15 PM PDT  If we are to judge by the sheer number of accident videos involving Russian pedestrians who were hit while crossing the street legally, as well as the personal experience of acquaintances who have visited the country, I'd say it's a dangerous place to walk. The locals are so fed up with some drivers that they will do anything to not be stomped on by vehicles. Read more »        |
| BMW Releases Japan-Only 7-Series V12 Bi-Turbo Limited Edition Model Posted: 27 May 2013 12:15 PM PDT  BMW will sell a limited edition 7-Series model in Japan called the V12 Bi-Turbo, and which is somewhat similar to the 760Li "V12 25 Years Edition". Based on the 760Li model, the 7 Series V12 Bi-Turbo is powered by the same 6.0-liter V12 gasoline engine with double VANOS technology that produces 544 PS (536 hp) and 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) of torque, identical figures to the standard 760Li. Read more »   |
| Fast & Furious Star Paul Walker Drives Lexus LFA on Track Posted: 27 May 2013 11:15 AM PDT  Actor Paul Walker's name will forever be inextricably linked to the Fast and Furious franchise, through which literally everybody has heard of him, associating him with reckless driving through traffic and highly-tuned Japanese cars. This was always his F&F character's differing opinion to that of Dom, played by Vin Diesel – the latter preferring classic American muscle. However, some Japanese cars don't need any more extra work to make them exciting, or special, and one of these cars is the Lexus LFA. Walker was recently asked to participate in a special event celebrating the accumulation of 30,000 miles on the odometers of two LFAs, in which he and a professional driver hoon the two cars around a (very dusty) track. Read more »   |
| McLaren Says it Aims for Sub-7 Minute Nurburgring Lap Time with P1 Hypercar Posted: 27 May 2013 10:15 AM PDT  It's not the first time that McLaren has stated it is aiming to break the seven-minute barrier around the Nürburgring Nordschleife with their hybrid hypercar, the P1. Nevertheless, just to make their intentions more clear, the British carmaker entered cheeky mode and showed a slide in which a time of 6:33.26 was posted. The image was shared by Chinese website Autohome. Read more »    |
| BMW X5 Has a Mind of Its Own, Decides to Roll while Locked in Park Posted: 27 May 2013 09:15 AM PDT  You may remember a peculiar recall action by BMW last year that involved only six X5 SUVs that posed the risk of rolling while being locked in "Park." Well, one of these cars confirmed the manufacturer's worst fears and rolled out twice while being parked with the automatic gearbox locked in the "P" position. Both of the car's "adventures" were caught on tape by a surveillance camera installed at the vehicle owner's home. According to a report from CBC Canada, one of the events resulted in the car being damaged from hitting a tree. Read more »   |
| Bummer: Classic 1967 Porsche 911 Wrecked, Driver Ends Up in the Hospital Posted: 27 May 2013 08:15 AM PDT  The joy of driving an old sports car is unsurpassed by anything most modern cars have to offer, with their heavy (but safe) bodies and electronic nannies that dull down all of the sensations. However, one can't simply throw an old car into corners without a second thought, because the lack of electronic nannies and other safety aids mean that if you're not fully in control (and experienced), chances of crashing are quite high… Read more »    |
| Aston Martin CC100 Speedster Sounds Like All Hell Broke Loose Posted: 27 May 2013 07:15 AM PDT  The Aston Martin CC100 Speedster was on display at the Villa d'Este Concorso d'Eleganza this past weekend, where visitors had the chance not only to admire its stunning looks, but also to hear the roar of its 6.0-liter V12 engine - and capture it on film so the rest of us can admire it as well. Read more »    |
| Spy Shots: Opel and Vauxhall to Add Insignia Cross Four to Range Posted: 27 May 2013 06:15 AM PDT  After the North American premiere of the modestly updated Buick Regal sedan in March this year, it's almost time for the debut of the car's European twin, the Opel- and Vauxhall-branded Insignia, which will likely take place at the Frankfurt Motor Show in early September. Besides the four-door sedan, five-door liftback and Sports Tourer (station wagon), Opel is also working on a new Cross Four variant of the Insignia, which adds SUV-styling traits to the all-wheel drive version of the estate model for a somewhat tougher appearance. Read more »   |
| Renault Explains Philosophy Behind 320PS Twin'Run Concept Posted: 27 May 2013 05:16 AM PDT  Renault has expanded its operations in recent years, building everything from electric cars with tandem seating to mid-size saloons with V6 engines and even crossovers/SUVs. However, the thing they are most famous for is making great small fast cars, and sadly, the latest Clio RS seems to stray away from that, if we are to believe what we read/watch in the reviews. Read more »    |
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