Posts By Ed M.
Automated driving at the BMW Group – Video
June 8, 2017 | Ed M.
Personal mobility and its industrial application are on the brink of a technological quantum leap. The car and the technologies that make it tick are set to change more in the next 10 years than they have in … Read More
2017 Skoda Octavia RS 245 & Combi – Video
June 8, 2017 | Ed M.Under the bonnet of the ŠKODA OCTAVIA family’s sporty top model beats a 180 kW (245 PS) four cylinder TSI petrol engine. It offers 11 kW (15 PS) more than the most powerful variant of the current RS model. Maximum … Read More
2017 Jeep Compass – Video
June 8, 2017 | Ed M.The all-new Jeep® Compass offers an unmatched combination of attributes that includes legendary and best in class 4×4 off-road capability, contemporary and authentic Jeep design, excellent on-road driving dynamics, open-air freedom and a full array of advanced user-friendly connectivity and … Read More
BMW 8-Series Full Coverage – Video
June 8, 2017 | Ed M.The BMW 8 Series (chassis code: E31) is a Grand Tourer built by BMW from 1989 to 1999 powered by either a V8 or V12 engine. While it did supplant the original E24 based 6 Series in 1991, a common … Read More
Porsche 911 GT3 Assembly Factory – Video
June 6, 2017 | Ed M.As a technical highlight, the 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 features the first active rear-wheel steering in a production Porsche, as well as optional full LED headlights. The new GT3 brings to everyday driving many of the properties of a sports … Read More
BMW M3 E30 Full Coverage – Video
June 6, 2017 | Ed M.The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3 Series, developed by BMW’s in-house motorsport division, BMW M. M3 models have been derived from the E30, E36, E46, E90/E92/E93 and F80.
The initial model was a coupe body … Read More
Nissan GT-R Predzilla – Video
June 5, 2017 | Ed M.Nissan today announced the donation of a specially created 2017 Nissan GT-R supercar to the Nashville Predators Foundation, which supports a variety of local Nashville charities. The $109,990 GT-R Premium model is custom-painted in Preds’ official colors and graphics. The … Read More
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series – Video
June 5, 2017 | Ed M.The SLS AMG Coupé Black Series accelerates to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds. The top speed stands at 315 km/h.
The AMG 6.3-liter V8 engine generating a power output of 464 kW (631 hp) and 635 Newton meters of torque … Read More
BMW M2 Full Coverage – Video
June 5, 2017 | Ed M.A compact high-performance BMW sports car was already causing heads to turn and hearts to flutter over 40 years ago. Indeed, the BMW 2002 turbo perfectly encapsulated BMW’s resolution to deliver outstanding dynamics, exceptional agility and optimum car control. As … Read More
SEAT Leon X-Perience At The Sahara Desert Dunes – Video
June 5, 2017 | Ed M.Rocky ground, dunes, dust and adverse weather. The SEAT Leon X-Perience Titan Desert has driven hundreds of kilometres in one of the most gruelling geographic areas of the planet: the Sahara desert spanning Morocco and Algeria. -A 22,000 metre long … Read More
2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon V8 Dyno Run – Video
June 4, 2017 | Ed M.Displacement: Supercharged 6.2-liter V-8
Construction: Deep-skirt cast iron block; aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chamber
Output: 840 bhp (626 kW) @ 6,300 rpm; 770 lb.-ft (1,044 N•m) @ 4,500 rpm with Direct Connection Controller and unleaded 100 octane minimum … Read More
BMW M6 GT3 Art Car by Cao Fei – Video
June 4, 2017 | Ed M.The future is now: Following the contributions by Jeff Koons and John Baldessari, Cao Fei (b. 1978) is the youngest and first Chinese artist ever to create a BMW Art Car. By employing augmented and virtual reality, the internationally acclaimed … Read More
BMW Z22 – Video
June 4, 2017 | Ed M.The BMW Z22 study was presented in 1999, and featured more than 70 innovations and 61 registered inventions in areas ranging across body concept, lightweight construction, power unit, safety, mechanical systems and controls.
The use of carbon-fibre reinforced plastic in … Read More
McLaren 720S Review – Video
June 4, 2017 | Ed M.
The 12C was didn’t quite cut it when compared against the Ferrari 458, but with the P1 hypercar, the track-focused 675LT, and the 911-rivalling 570S, McLaren hit peak form. Can its latest supercar, the 710bhp 720S, match those … Read More
BMW M760 V12 vs BMW 745i Winfield Race Car – Video
June 3, 2017 | Ed M.The legendary BMW (E23) 745i Winfield race cars made a special appearance at the BMW M media track experience held at the Aldo Scribante Raceway in Port Elizabeth on 31 May and 1 June 2017.
It was in 1985 when … Read More
2017 BMW 4 Series Convertible – Video
June 2, 2017 | Ed M.Endowed with an aesthetic appeal and dynamic flair all of its own, the BMW 4 Series has stood out with its supremely assured and stylish air ever since its launch. A total of nearly 400,000 sales worldwide (up to the … Read More
2018 Nissan X-Trail Overview – Video
June 2, 2017 | Ed M.The Nissan X-Trail is the world’s best-selling SUV and the UEFA Champions League is the world’s largest annual sporting tournament. So what better place to kick off the next chapter of the Nissan X-Trail success story than at an exclusive … Read More
International Mini Meeting 2017 – Video
June 2, 2017 | Ed M.Westport Co. Mayo is set to see an invasion of MINI’s old and new later this month, as the 2017 International Mini Meeting gets underway from the 25th May to 28th May. Described as a ‘MINI’ Electric Picnic, this event … Read More
Audi A5 Sportback g-tron Test Drive, Interior, Exterior – Video
June 2, 2017 | Ed M.The A5 g-tron is powered by a 2.0 TFSI engine. It develops 125 kW (170 hp) of power and 270 Nm (199.1 lb-ft) of torque. The newly developed engine is based on the gasoline-powered 2.0 TFSI: Here, too, the innovative … Read More
Audi A4 Avant g-tron Test Drive, Interior, Exterior – Video
June 2, 2017 | Ed M.The A4 Avant g-tron is simultaneously sporty, efficient and extremely economical. The engine is based on the new 2.0 TFSI featuring an advanced, highly efficient combustion process developed by Audi. The turbocharged power plant produces 125 kW (170 hp). Maximum … Read More