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Mind-blowing animated CGI Corvette ZR1 LS9 supercharged engine “build” video

Published January 14, 2010 by Zane Merva

Ever wondered how the supercharged LS9 engine from the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 looks while running and assembling itself- from the inside out? Here’s your chance to get a pretty damn cool view of just that.

Ferrari’s Chairman discovers the California is no good in sand

Published November 16, 2009 by Zane Merva

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Luca di Montezemolo, the Chairman of Ferrari, gets a tad confused while driving a new California during an autoshow in Valencia, steering directly into a sand trap. Oh Luca, you silly goose!

What are your chances of owning a Lamborghini Reventon Roadster? Yup, next to nothing.

Published October 21, 2009 by Zane Merva

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This interesting video outlines your chances of owning a Lamborghini Reventon Roadster in comparison to, say, reaching the summit of Mt Everest. Prepare to be depressed- aka you’re not getting one – ever.

Crash test: 2009 Malibu vs 1959 Bel Air, aka 50 years of the IIHS

Published September 17, 2009 by Zane Merva

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On the surface this video seems like a normal Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash test. However, the two cars involved represent the span of 50 years in which the IIHS has been crashing cars for consumer safety. Can you guess which one does better?

Pre-production Chevy Volt takes a bath in GM’s universal water chamber

Published August 25, 2009 by Zane Merva

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Development on the Chevy Volt continues to progress at neck-break speed and GM has been sharing bits and pieces of the vehicle’s testing and engineering along the way. This new video caught our interest for the sheer fact that it combines the “electric” Volt undergoing leak testing in GM’s Universal Water Chamber.

Flash of death? Volkswagen & Audi DSG recall issues caught on video

Published August 21, 2009 by Zane Merva

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Yesterday we reported that Volkswagen & Audi were recalling 13,500+ vehicles equipped with it’s DSG transmission. Today we’re finding out the recall may just be the tip of the iceburg. After the jump we have videos of what happens when the transmission fails and more information on the recall.

Cash for clunkers engines get blown up on YouTube

Published August 3, 2009 by Zane Merva

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It’s enough to make a grown car guy cry. The “dirty side” of the Cash for Clunkers program, videos showing the permanent disabling of engines in vehicles traded in under the government plan have started to flood YouTube. While spectacular to watch, many of the videos are getting an angry response.

Formula Drift “The Gauntlet” 2009 – Footage By Joshua Herron – PT.2

Published June 22, 2009 by Greg Tariff

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Formula Drift “The Gauntlet” 2009 – Footage By Joshua Herron – PT.2

If you enjoyed part 1 where we featured the video by Will Roegge, then you are going to love part 2 of our featured videos of NJ Formula Drift event. This video was shot by Joshua Herron. This was Joshua’s first time ever being at the wall shooting an event and from his personal blog, he could only describe the track as being “NUTS!”. This video truly shows us how crazy this race track is.

Formula Drift NJ 2009 – Footage By Will Roegge – PT.1

Published June 22, 2009 by Greg Tariff

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Formula Drift NJ 2009 – Footage By Will Roegge – PT.1

Do you want to know what it is like to be down in pit lane of a professional drift race event. Would you like a ‘best seat in the house’ view from within the race track walls. Then be sure to check out this latest video made by Will Roegge who truly captures the essence of what Formula Drift racing is all about!

Funny Chevy truck commercial from Mexico

Published June 16, 2009 by Josh Merva

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From the “automakers have funnier commercials outside the US” file- check out this Chevy truck commercial from Mexico. It will make you chuckle- we promise.