Here is the first video footage of Toyota’s new Supra sports car, a joint development with BMW and its new Z5. Latest reports say the Supra will get a twin-turbo V6 Lexus engine driving the rear wheels and electric motors on the front and rear axle. Electric power will come from regenerative braking and will be stored in a lithium-ion battery pack. Such a set-up allows both … [Read more...] about Toyota Supra – first video of test at Nurburgring
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Nissan Navara for rescue missions
The Nissan Navara EnGuard concept is designed to showcase both the ute’s all-terrain ability and a new life-saving vehicle platform. It comes kitted out with search and rescue equipment, including medical supplies. Batteries from the Nissan Leaf electric vehicles power tools, cutting equipment and aid powerful lights. The EnGuard is on show in Hanover, Germany. See details of … [Read more...] about Nissan Navara for rescue missions
Gymkhana 9 – Block back in action in Rallycross Ford Focus
Rallycross star Ken Block is back in his Ford Focus RS RX, this time in Gymkhana 9, where he raises hell around an abandoned industrial park in Buffalo, New York. US reports say Gymkhana 9 was supposed to be filmed in Sydney, with Block’s Hoonigan operation partnering with Forza Horizon 3 video. But Australian police and Hoonigan had a difficult time agreeing on locations and … [Read more...] about Gymkhana 9 – Block back in action in Rallycross Ford Focus
Tourist day at the Nurburgring circuit – mayhem after an oil leak
A British driver of a BMW 3-Series in this video was quickly reminded of one of the rules for tourist drivers on the Nurburgring: if you have an accident you quickly get off the track and behind the barrier. It was filmed at the Brunnchen corner, where a blue Ford Focus had either leaked coolant or oil. … [Read more...] about Tourist day at the Nurburgring circuit – mayhem after an oil leak
Mercedes-AMG GT R takes to the Nurburgring
In the lead-up to the unveiling of the Mercedes-AMG GT R, the company emphasised the car's connection with the Nurburgring, or ‘Green Hell,’ circuit. This video gives us the first clear look at the car lapping the infamous racetrack. It’s a black-on-black GT R, unlike the ‘Green Hell Mango’ colour of the debut car. But the engine’s the same, a twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 delivering … [Read more...] about Mercedes-AMG GT R takes to the Nurburgring