Polestar Teases a Tuned, Limited Run Volvo S60: Video

Tags: Volvo S60, Volvo, Limited Edition, Specs, Tuning, Videos

By Jon Derrickson on April 10, 2013

Volvo racing partner Polestar is teasing a limited edition Volvo S60 Polestar. Polestar and Volvo unveiled the S60 concept last year, but from watching the teaser video it appears they will be making it a limited production vehicle to be sold in Australia. Perhaps Volvo and Polestar are testing the waters?

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Jay Leno Reviews His Restored 1962 Maserati 3500 GTi: Video

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By Jon Derrickson on March 20, 2013

In this video Jay Leno reviews his recently completed restoration job on a 1962 Maserati 3500 GTi.

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Koenigsegg Explains the Agera R's Gearbox: Video

Tags: Koenigsegg, Specs, Technology, Videos

By Jon Derrickson on March 15, 2013

In the ninth Youtube episode of Inside Koenigsegg, Christian Von Koenigsegg explains the Agera R's transmission and deferential and how they power the 1140 horsepower supercar.

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Michael Mauer Explains the New Porsche 911 GT3 Design: Video

Tags: Porsche 911, Porsche, Auto Shows, Geneva Motor Show, Videos

By Jon Derrickson on March 11, 2013

In this video recently posted on Porsche's Youtube channel, Michael Mauer explains the design philosophy and inspiration behind the 2014 Porsche 911 GT3.

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The LaFerrari Debuts at the Geneva Motor Show

Tags: Ferrari, Auto Shows, Breaking News, Geneva Motor Show, Hybrid, Specs, Videos

By Jon Derrickson on March 6, 2013

So far the LaFerrari debut has turned more heads and made more buzz than any other unveiling so far at the Geneva Motor Show. Ferrari only plans to build around 500 of Enzo successor with an expected price tag of around $1.3 million. Using HY-KERS hybrid technology, the LaFerrari is equipped with a 6.3-liter 789 horsepower V12 engine and a 160-hp electric motor for a combined 949 hp and 663 lb-ft of torque. With its power and carbon fiber chasses, making for a lighter, stiffer ride, the LaFerrari goes from 0 to 62 miles per hour in less than three seconds and reaches a top speed of 205 MPH.

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The New Lamborghini Veneno Unveiled in Geneva: Video

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By Jon Derrickson on March 5, 2013

At $3.9 Million, the Veneno will be one of the most expensive cars ever produced. Built in honor of Lamborghini's 50th anniversary, the 750 HP V-12 engine and seven-speed transmission will get you from 0 to 60 in 2.8 seconds and reach a top speed for 220 miles per hour.

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The 1140 HP V8 Koenigsegg Agera R Hypercar: Video

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By Jon Derrickson on February 28, 2013

In the eighth episode of Inside Koenigsegg mini series on Youtube, Christian Von Koenigsegg shows off the mind blowing 1140 horsepower V8 engine behind the Agera R "Hypercar."

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French Driver Flips MINI Cooper

Tags: MINI, Breaking News, Videos

By Brittany Cermak on February 19, 2013

Recently, thirty-four year-old extreme sportsman Guerlain Chicherit became the first person to ever complete an unassisted backflip in a car. At a ski resort in Tignes, France—previously known for hosting the 1992 Winter Olympics—Chicherit drove a modified MINI Cooper up a 26-foot static ramp. After completing the flip, the Cooper landed on all fours in the snow and secured MINI’s and Chicherit’s place in the Guinness Book of World Records. Though drivers have undoubtedly completed backflips in cars before, Chicherit’s was the first to do so without the use of a propelling ramp. Watch it happen in the above video.

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