Videos
Top Gear puts the Lexus IS220d against BMW’s 320d
In this episode, 5th Gear’s Tom Ford took the new Lexus IS220d to Rome to test it out. Fitted with a 2.2-liter, 4cylinder turbo-diesel engine that pumps out 177Hp /130kw, the IS200d can go from 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 8,9 sec while it reaches a top speed of 218 km/h (135mph). Its avg. consumption is […]
June 30th, 2008 | On The Road | 0 comments | ContinuedLamborghini Gallardo Drifting Driving Lesson Fifth Gear Tiff
Let’s GO on the ROAD with Fifth Gear in the Lamborghini Gallardo - Two videos to get your pulse racing,
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June 18th, 2008 | On The Road | 0 comments | ContinuedDrill Here - Drill Now - Pay Less
We look at the Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less Campaign.
81% of Americans Support Greater Use of Domestic Energy Resources
73% of the American people agree that with appropriate safeguards to protect the environment, we should drill for oil off America’s coasts to reduce our dependence on foreign oil.
BMW GINA Light Visionary Model - Trailer
According to our source the new concept from the German manufacturer will be officially unveiled on June 10th at the BMW museum in Germany and will reveal a new design line.
Stay tuned!
300MPG? Yes! Introducing Aptera!
The future is arriving this year, in a vehicle that looks different and absolutely works different! It’s a gas/electric hybrid that gets 300 milesto a gallon of gas. Made lighter, with less drag and 3 wheels, the Aptera will hit the market with a price tag under $30k
June 4th, 2008 | On The Road | 0 comments | Continued
Video - Nissan GT-R’s 7:29 Lap of Nordschliefe
Video of Nissan’s newly-mined 7:29 Nürburgring lap time has now surfaced on YouTube. The video comes courtesy of a fan recording a television screen at what looks to be a Nissan event display. The background noise is rather overbearing, but if you crank up the volume it is possible to catch a hint of the […]
June 2nd, 2008 | On The Road | 0 comments | ContinuedZap Alias
ZAP (short for “Zero Air Pollution”) of Santa Rosa, California, builds electric vehicles, and sells gray-market conversions of the gas engined Smart Fortwo in the US. ZAP has distributed over 95,000 electric cars, bikes, ATVs, and scooters since its inception in 1994, making it one of the largest in the world.
The company recently announced the […]
May 30th, 2008 | On The Road | 0 comments | Continued
Stupid Cars - Top Gear
Go on the Road in some stupid, very stupid ‘cars’. A driving sofa, shed, boat all racing around with Top Gear!
May 27th, 2008 | On The Road | 0 comments | ContinuedSexy Subaru Forester Sumo Carwash!
Well it’s hard not to like a company that has fun, and produces quality products.
Does it make you want to buy a Forester? Maybe not, but it put their brand in your head for a little bit!
Check the video!
Disappearing Car Doors - going down?
These could be the doors of the future. Doors that virtually disappear. What do you think of the unique design of these doors?
May 23rd, 2008 | On The Road | 0 comments | ContinuedMercedes Benz S Class - Overview
We GO on the ROAD for a test drive in the 2007 Mercedes Benz S550.
May 23rd, 2008 | On The Road | 0 comments | Continued
Millionaire Car Club - Bentley
Andrew Firestone takes Chuck Swimmer’s million dollar Bentley convertible for a ride around San Diego.
May 22nd, 2008 | On The Road | 0 comments | ContinuedWhen Soccer Booms, VWs Ready
If Americans ever start to follow pro soccer in the way that’s been forecast for, oh, 30 years, Volkswagen stands to benefit. The jerseys worn by players for D.C. United, the Major League Soccer team in the nation’s capital, now sport the VW logo.
May 22nd, 2008 | On The Road | 0 comments | ContinuedDrive On Water? No Kidding!!
We heard rumors that TOP GEAR had taken a Jeep, and driven ON water! I know what you’re thinking, but take a look at this Video and prepare to be amazed! GO on the ROAD - and UNDERWATER? in this video feature!
May 21st, 2008 | On The Road | 0 comments | Continued