Archive for September, 2010

Video shows U.S. classic police cars drifting on the track

This old video involves a few 1980s Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang police package cars as well as a few 1990s Chevrolet Caprice police cars strutting their stuff on the racetrack, likely with professional drivers. Continue reading »

Video of Volvo 760 sedans dancing in snow

Here is a trio of 1980s Volvo 760 sedans dancing in the snow, with an old guy following them in an older Volvo. A promo video doesn’t get any weirder than this. Continue reading »

Mercedes-Benz celebrates 30 years of airbag

Thirty years ago, the first series-production car equipped with an airbag left the Mercedes-Benz assembly line in Sindelfingen: an S-Class Saloon. This brought to an end more than 13 years of development time for the first driver airbag at Mercedes-Benz, and a new era in vehicle safety began. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the airbag has saved more than 28,000 human lives in the USA to date. Mercedes-Benz made the airbag available in series-production cars long before other manufacturers, and has meanwhile equipped millions of vehicles with this protective system. Since October 1992 a driver airbag has been standard equipment in all passenger cars bearing the Mercedes star. Continue reading »

2011 Porsche 911 Speedster limited edition for Europe

The Speedster name is one of the most evocative in the history of Porsche1. First used on the classic 356 model of 1953, the Speedster quickly became synonymous with low-slung, open-top, two-seater Porsche sports cars that attracted free-spirited driving enthusiasts seeking the ultimate ‘wind in the hair’ experience. Now, in celebration of the Speedster legend, Porsche is introducing a new 911 Speedster at the Paris Salon on October 2, and to commemorate its famous ’50s forebear, the production run is limited to just 356 examples. Continue reading »

2012 BMW 6-Series Coupe concept revealed

Like so many “concepts” from BMW, the 6 Series Coupe bound for the Paris Motor Show is a concept in name alone. Continue reading »

2012 Ford Focus ST to debut with 247 hp EcoBoost

The exciting new next-generation Ford Focus range is the star attraction in Ford Motor Company’s display at the 2010 Paris Motor Show on September 30. For the first time, the complete global Ford Focus line-up of three production-ready dynamic bodystyles will be displayed together, providing customers with a full insight into this significant new model before it goes on sale in Europe and North America early in 2011. Continue reading »

2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS slips into line-up

With 408 horsepower, outstanding vehicle dynamics and additional standard equipment, the new 2011 911 Carrera GTS ascends to the pinnacle of the Carrera model lineup. With 23 hp more than the 911 Carrera S, the new GTS – available as Coupe and Cabriolet – narrows the gap between the Carrera S and the 435 hp 911 GT3. The additional sportiness goes hand in hand with an economic advantage: thanks to Porsche Intelligent Performance, as the new sports car consumes no more fuel than the 911 Carrera S. It also provides comprehensive list of additional standard equipment. The 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS will celebrate its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show in early October. Continue reading »

Ken Block does Gymkhana 3 video in France

What started out as an entertaining driving video has become an entertaining infomercial for cheesy products, but Ken Block’s “Gymkhana 3” is definitely worth a watch. The man knows how to put on a show with his modified all-wheel-drive turbocharged rally Ford Fiesta racecar, this time in France. Continue reading »

Hyundai BlueOn 2011 is first Korean electric car

Hyundai Motor Co. today unveiled the company’s – and Korea’s – first Full Speed Electric Vehicle (FSEV) named ‘BlueOn,’ opening a new era in eco-friendly technology. Hyundai unveiled the car at the Blue House today, in the presence of Korean President Lee Myung-Bak and Ministers from the Ministry of Knowledge Economy and Ministry of Environment. About 50 other government and electric-vehicle industry officials were also present. During the unveiling ceremony, President Lee and Hyundai’s Vice Chairman Lee test drove one of the new vehicles together on the Blue House premises. Continue reading »

Ferrari’s Alonso wins 2010 Italian F1 GP

For 36 of the 53 laps at Monza on Sunday a silver car led the reds of Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa, but when McLaren’s Jenson Button ducked into the pits then it was Ferrari’s Alonso who led from Massa until he stopped on Lap 37. When he resumed, Alonso just made it to the first chicane ahead of Button, and thereafter there was never any question about who would win. Continue reading »

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