‘The Dark Knight Rises’ movie to Feature Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4
June 30, 2011 by Darryl
Filed under Automotive, Lamborghini, Movie
There seems to be an onslaught of blockbuster movies coming out lately featuring some of the hottest late model cars around. We have Transformers Dark of the Moon with the Bumblebee Camaro and several other hot vehicles, Fast Five with all types of ridiculous cars, Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol with the BMW i8 and 6 Series Convertible and now the upcoming Dark Knight Rises film will feature a new Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 potentially as Bruce Wayne’s new daytime trick-ride.
2011 Chrysler 200 Limited Review & Test Drive
June 30, 2011 by Harvey Schwartz
Filed under Automotive, Chrysler, Featured, Test Drives
‘MORE REFINED, POWERFUL AND LUXURIOUS’
Goodbye Chrysler Sebring sedan, hello Chrysler 200 Limited. Wow, what a difference a year makes. The all-new 2011 Chrysler 200 Limited offers consumers exceptional craftsmanship inside and out, a more refined and spirited driving experience, innovative technology, an abundance of standard equipment. The all-new Chrysler 200 Limited is an exciting alternative for customers that want style and substance, all at a surprising low base price of just $23,745.00.
Niki Lauda Biography To Be Directed By Ron Howard
June 30, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
Filed under Automotive, F1, Motorsport, Movie
Niki Lauda practices for the 1976 German Grand Prix. Image: Lothar Spurzem
If you’ve never heard of Niki Lauda, you may want to brush up on your Formula 1 history before the release of “Rush,” an upcoming biopic to be directed by Ron Howard. Lauda was a Formula 1 star in the mid-70s, and his crusade for improved driver safety helped change a sport where fatalities were a regular occurrence. Perhaps only Jackie Stewart (another 1970’s F1 star) has done more to make the sport safer.
Leading the championship points battle in the 1976 season, Lauda attempted to lead a driver boycott of the German Grand Prix, then held at the Nürburgring circuit, on the grounds that the track was too dangerous for F1 racing. Unable to get sufficient driver support, Lauda entered the race but crashed on the second lap, a victim of suspension failure. His car was struck by another and burst into flames; Lauda was ultimately rescued, but not before receiving second and third degree burns over much of his head and face. His lungs were damaged by heat and toxic smoke, which also produced blood poisoning; despite his injuries, Lauda recovered and was back in the car just six weeks and two races later. Read more…
Mini Car, Maxi Sticker: Mini Inspired by Goodwood Priced
June 30, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
Filed under Automotive, BMW, Mini, News, Rolls-Royce
Image: BMW Group
Last April we told you about the upcoming “Mini Inspired by Goodwood,” the illegitimate love child of a one-night-stand between a Rolls Royce and a Mini Cooper. It’s got almost everything you’d expect to find inside a Rolls-Royce, but in scaled-down proportions. Wool mats? Check. Leather-topped Walnut Burr dash? Check. Cornsilk leather interior? Yeah, it’s got that, too. It doesn’t make the seamless power of a Rolls Royce, but it does come with the 181 horsepower turbocharged engine from the Mini Cooper S. Read more…
‘Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol’ Trailer Reveals BMW i8 & New 6 Series Convertible
June 30, 2011 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Automotive, BMW, Movie, Video
After the long wait for Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) to return to doing the impossible, the first trailer of the upcoming film ‘Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol’, aka Mission Impossible 4, debuts with a few automotive goodies in the form of the BMW i8 and new BMW 6 Series convertible.
The guys at Autoblog made the discovery just after the new Mission Impossible trailer hit the interwebs and we have shared the clip below for your enjoyment.
BMW 1 Series M Coupe Literally Pushes Precision Driving to Great Heights
June 29, 2011 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Automotive, BMW, Video
In the latest bit of propaganda to quench our thurst of that true automotive enthusiast passion that only a BMW can offer, BMW has literally pushed precision driving to even greater heights. As a follow-up to the previous “Walls” video, the all-new BMW 1 Series M Coupe attempts to push the envelope further by drifting around the world’s highest helipad. We are more than certain we have not seen the last of these exclusive videos for one car that has attempted to singlehandedly bring back that rawness that we once cherished in BMW M vehicles. Enjoy!
Video: Chevrolet Rolls out the ‘Collection’ for ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’
June 28, 2011 by Darryl
Filed under Automotive, Chevrolet, Movie, Video
Get a sneak peek of BumbleBee and the other Autobots rolling out into the streets to face off against the Decepticons in a new exclusive Chevrolet-Transformers ad below. The new ad not only features the Autobots but a few other ‘choice’ Chevrolet vehicles (in addition to a Ferrari 458 Italia and Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG). The featurette video is truly amazing and makes me count down the hours before I get to see the new movie.
Video: Fifth Gear Runs Ferrari 458 Italia against McLaren MP4-12C
Fifth Gear isn’t the least bit shy about comparing some of the most popular exotic vehicles against each other and at the same time having a little fun by getting them sideways. The latest steering wheels that Tiff Needell and Jason Plato get to wrap their hands around belong to the new Ferrari 458 Italia and McLaren MP4-12C in a battle to find out which one comes out on top.
