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Paul Walker autopsy claims Porsche Carrera GT was travelling at 100-plus mph

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Paul Walker Fast & Furious
The autopsy report on the accident that killed Paul Walker and his friend Roger Rodas, revealed the Porsche Carrera GT they crashed in was travelling at more than 100 mph before losing control. Rodas was driving the car. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: January 4th, 2014
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Extreme Driving: Handbrake Turn

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Handbrake Turn 1
It is possible to turn the car a full 180 degrees to face the opposite direction by performing what is known as a handbrake turn. Some colorful folks even call it a bootlegger’s hairpin. In effect, it is essentially a U-turn done in the space of two lanes of road without resorting to tedious three-point turns. It is a very easy technique. However, to do it safely and accurately takes practice. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: January 2nd, 2014
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GRID 2 to hit stores in May 28

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Grid 2
Codemasters announced that GRID 2, the long-awaited sequel to the BAFTA-award winning, critically acclaimed GRID, will ship to stores on May 28, 2013 for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Playstation 3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: February 3rd, 2013
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Idiot parks car and blocks others on video

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Watch what happens when an idiot parks their car, blocking the way for a bunch of other cars. Some of you can identify with this. Looks like it happens in Europe too. The ending is hilarious. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: May 15th, 2011
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Hamann reveals M Package for 2011 BMW 5-series

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Hamann have introduced an upgrade package for the 2011 BMW 5-series. It features an aggressive body kit, rim options and rear silencer. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: February 14th, 2011
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IIHS low-speed bumper crash tests reveal expensive figures

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Bumpers are the first line of defense against costly damage in everyday low-speed crashes. Bumpers on cars are designed to match up with each other in collisions, but a long-standing gap in federal regulations exempts SUVs from the same rules. New Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash tests demonstrate the results: SUV bumpers that don’t line up with those on cars can lead to huge repair bills in what should be minor collisions in stop-and-go traffic. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: December 4th, 2010
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Categories: Ford,General News,Hyundai,Kia,Nissan,Toyota

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Video of Bumblebee Camaro hitting real police car in Transformers 3

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If you’re eagerly awaiting the release of Transformers 3, don’t fret because it is still under production, and here is a glimpse of the action, even if unplanned. While filming in a Washington D.C. area, a real Chevrolet Suburban police vehicle was responding to an emergency and cut across the set to save time. The “Bumblebee” Chevrolet Camaro collided with the Suburban, but it there are no serious injuries. The Camaro was quickly covered up and moved away. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: October 12th, 2010
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Swede in Switzerland could get $1 million speeding fine

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A Swedish driver who was caught driving at 180 mph in Switzerland could be given a world-record speeding fine of $1 million. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: August 13th, 2010
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RUF unveils the 2008 CTR3 exotic car

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RUF CTR3

German carmaker RUF is registered as an actual carmaker, even though they use Porsche models as their base. Their latest creation is the 700 hp CTR3. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: April 13th, 2007
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Posted: March 28th, 2007
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