Posts By Ed M.
Tesla Autopilot Self Driving Hardware Demo – Video
November 20, 2016 | Ed M.
Sure, Tesla’s first demo of full self-driving features was intriguing. But did you wonder what it was like from the car’s point of view? You’re about to find out. Tesla has posted another demo video that shows what … Read More
2017 Norton V4RR – Video
November 20, 2016 | Ed M.
Norton V4 RR & SS highlights:
All-new Norton V4 British-built engine All-carbon fibre bodywork Carbon fibre fuel tank Carbon fibre wheels (SS) TT developed chassis 7″ high-def dash with rear-view camera Full electronics package
2017 Lamborghini Huracan RWD Spyder Unveiling – Video
November 20, 2016 | Ed M.The three-layer roof and mechanism migrate from the all-wheel-drive spyder. Taking 17 seconds to lower, the bodywork springs various tricks to maintain the appropriate cabin atmosphere. Two fins emerge from the B-pillar to preserve the car’s profile, with narrow … Read More
2017 Mazda CX 5 Closer Look – Video
November 20, 2016 | Ed M.Under the hood, every CX-5 now comes standard with the 2.5-liter Skyactiv-G four-cylinder, with output figures to be announced at a later date. The 2.0-liter, previously standard on the Sport trim, has been exiled to other markets. However, finally making … Read More
2017 Jeep Compass Overview – Video
November 20, 2016 | Ed M.Jeep’s all-new 2017 Compass is meant to further expand the brand’s global reach, aiming for consumers in more than 100 countries around the world.
Available in four different trim configurations (Sport, Latitude, Limited and Trailhawk), the 2017 Compass is said … Read More
Ford Quality Check Factory – Video
November 20, 2016 | Ed M.Meet Xabier Garciandia, whose working day involves literally trying to put a spanner into the works of one of the world’s most advanced auto plants – by making sure wrong parts and faulty components are secretly placed on the assembly … Read More
Ford F 150 Engines – Video
November 20, 2016 | Ed M.
The legendary F-150—now with an aluminum bed and body—remains the hard-working pickup it’s always been. The base 3.5-liter V-6 makes 253 lb-ft; a 2.7-liter turbo V-6 (375 lb-ft) and 5.0-liter V-8 (387 lb-ft) are available, too, but the … Read More
2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Off Road Test Drive – Video
November 19, 2016 | Ed M.This latest Tacoma will be available only as a Double Cab Off-Road 4×4 model with the shorter five-foot bed, with power supplied by Toyota’s familiar 278-hp 3.5-liter V-6. Exterior color choices are limited to three (Cement, Barcelona Red Metallic, and … Read More
2017 Mazda RT24 P Prototype Race Car – Video
November 19, 2016 | Ed M. | One CommentThe new Mazda RT24-P race car was unveiled today at the Los Angeles Auto Show, ushering a new era in the prominent history of Mazda Motorsports’ flagship endeavors in North America. The new car will compete under Daytona Prototype international … Read More
2017 GMC Canyon – Video
November 19, 2016 | Ed M.
GMC is building on an already expansive mid-size truck portfolio in 2017, as the GMC Canyon lineup now includes the new, range-topping Canyon Denali and new, off-road-inspired All Terrain X, giving customers more choice in configuring a small … Read More
2017 Lexus LS 460 and F Sport Test Drive and Review – Video
November 19, 2016 | Ed M.The 2017 Lexus LS meets lofty expectations of what a flagship luxury sedan should be, and for good reason. It was the Lexus LS that turned the flagship luxury sedan category on its head more than a quarter-century ago by … Read More
Explaining 248 MPH Koenigsegg Regera Without A Gearbox – Video
November 19, 2016 | Ed M.
Christian Von Koenigsegg talks us through the Direct Drive, gas-electric hybrid system that makes traditional gearing obsolete on the 1,500-hp Koenigsegg Regera.
Porsche 993 Turned Into Classic 911 – Video
November 19, 2016 | Ed M.
Behind its rear axle, there’s a 3.6-litre, naturally-aspirated, flat-six that outputs 296 hp. Although it develops a tad more than a 993 Carrera (~10 hp), it weighs only 1,195 kilograms thanks to the carbon-fiber body panels.
Subaru VIZIV-7 SUV Concept Unveiling – Video
November 18, 2016 | Ed M.Fuji Heavy Industries, LTD. (FHI) the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, today unveiled the Subaru VIZIV-7 SUV Concept* at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Subaru VIZIV is a concept series embodying the future vision of car development for the “enjoyment … Read More
Jay Leno and Brad Paisley With 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL-1 – Video
November 18, 2016 | Ed M.
Jay Leno teaches country star, Brad Paisley, how to do a burnout in the 640-horsepower 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL-1.
Autocar Best Sports Cars Tested 2016 – Video
November 18, 2016 | Ed M.
Every autumn Autocar sets out to name our favourite sports car of the year. Last year’s winner, the Ferrari 488 GTB, returns to see if it can retain its title against the best driver’s cars of 2016, including … Read More
BRABUS 2017 Mercedes C43 C450 W205 Valve Controlled Exhaust – Video
November 18, 2016 | Ed M.
BRABUS 2017 Mercedes C43 C450 W205 Valve Controlled Exhaust, Turn up your speakers.
2017 MINI Countryman Review and Features – Video
November 18, 2016 | Ed M.
Completely reimagined for a new generation of intrepid adventurers, the all-new Countryman features the latest BMW-engineered TwinPower Turbo engines, incredibly precise performance and available ALL4 all-wheel drive in the most spacious and well-equipped MINI we’ve ever made, with … Read More
2017 Suzuki GSX R1000 Racing Variable Valve Timing System – Video
November 18, 2016 | Ed M.
Exploiting the higher engine speed and increasing the high-rpm power without affecting lower and mid-rpm power presented a challenge. The valve timing typically needed for higher peak power also reduces mid-range and lower-rpm power, and vice versa. The … Read More
2017 Kawasaki Ninja H2R and H2 Carbon – Video
November 18, 2016 | Ed M.
The Japanese motorcycle maker made all the right waves when they launched the Ninja H2, given what the bike was capable of in terms of performance and especially, because of the way it looked. Now, Kawasaki has … Read More