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Toyota’s close call with deer
Drifting champion Ken Gushi was filming a commercial for US car company Scion to promote its FR-S (known as the Toyota 86 here), when he expectedly crossed paths with a deer.
Mazda Takeri concept to debut at Geneva
Mazda has released more preview images of the Takeri Concept ahead of its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The Takeri is expected to foreshadow the upcoming revamped Mazda6, set for release in 2013.
Rally driver narrowly avoids disaster in the snow
The European winter has provided us with no shortage of videos featuring cars doing mental things in snow. And today is no different.
Formula racer laps snow-covered Nurburgring
Many have been complaining about Europe’s recent cold snap, but car enthusiasts seem to be having the time of their lives. So when the infamous Nurburgring received a white blanket, there was only one thing to do: go racing!
New BMW M6 2012-2013 coupe & convertible revealed
BMW has revealed the new 2012 M6 – the hottest version of the 6 Series – in both coupe and convertible form. Using the same 418kW 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 as the BMW M5, it rushes from 0-100km/h in 4.2 seconds.
New 2012 Audi TT RS Plus
Audi has pumped up its performance TT RS variant for 2012 with the launch of a more powerful TT RS Plus variant. With the promise of more power, more speed and more dynamics, the TT RS Plus will debut at the Geneva Motor Show and go on sale later in 2012.
2012 Aston Martin V12 Zagato
Aston Martin has revealed the production-ready V12 Zagato that will appear in showrooms later in 2012. The new Aston Martin V12 Zagato becomes Aston Martin’s new range-topping car and is a modern day descendent of the original 1961 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato.
Wheels review: BMW M5
At 250km/h the big BMW is covering 67.5 metres every second. The 200 metre braking marker flashes by in my peripheral vision as the speed limiter finally softens the mighty twin turbo V8 at an indicated 267km/h.
VW announces 2012 Up! five-door
Volkswagen has announced details of its new five-door Up! city car.
Volkswagen confirms the Scirocco R Sports
Volkswagen has officially confirmed the Scirocco R sports coupe’s arrival in Australia early in 2012
Wheels: Hot VW coupe to blow in
Golf R grunt in a svelte three-door, four-seat coupe package – that’s the Scirocco R, due here late this year and priced from $47,490.
BMW M5 – track review
Curiously for a drive program conducted exclusively on a race circuit, three BMW staff make asides that the M5 isn’t really a track car. But despite the veiled concern, it’s little wonder the M5 feels at home on a fast circuit.
Morgan unveil Aero Coupe
British carmaker Morgan has released pictures and details of the Aero Coupe; a practical supercar that it will debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
Nissan reveal Invitation concept
Nissan has released details of a new small car called the Invitation, which will be placed between the smaller Micra city car and larger Juke crossover. The concept – which is more of a production car preview – will be officially unveiled next month at the Geneva Motor Show.
Son crashes dad’s rally car – into the ocean!
Usually when a young guy crashes his dad’s car it’s because he’s stolen the keys and gone joyriding. However Andrew Miedecke willingly handed over the keys to his beloved V8 Ford Capri Perana to race in last week’s Targa Wrest Point road rally in Tasmania.
Aston Martin opens new heritage showroom
Classic Aston Martins are things of sublime beauty – whether it’s the flowing curves of a 60s DB4 or DB5, or the rugged looks of the 1970s V8 Vantage, a very British muscle car. And now you can buy one through an official Aston Heritage dealership.
Peter Robinson tells: “I’m in love with a Toyota”
Last week, Wheels’ Peter Robinson was the first man to get behind the wheel of the first Toyota 86 coupe to arrive on Australian soil. “Not since first driving the Boxster in August, 1996, has any car left me as thrilled, or utterly excited, as the 86,” said Robbo.
New Smart ForTwo for 2012
So much for seeing an all-new Smart ForTwo at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show – Mercedes’ city car brand has just announced a minor spring refresh for the existing model instead.
RC car battles drift champion
Drifting legend Vaughn Gittin Jr. has taken on his RC car doppelganger in an epic drift battle to promote his upcoming line of remote-controlled Ford Mustang GT replicas. ?
First ever snowmobile front flip
Daredevil Heath Frisby has become the first person in history to successfully complete a front flip on a snowmobile.
VW e-Up! ready for production
Volkswagen have announced that a full production version of its e-Up! concept will be available in 2013. The e-Up! is a zero-emissions electric version of the hugely popular Up! city car.
Porsche Panamera Kahn edition
Kahn Design has given the Porsche Panamera a wide track makeover, complete with billet aluminium detailing, chunky wheel arch extensions and 22-inch wheels – not to mention a vivid red interior finish.
Bentley Continental GT becomes 420kW sled dog
The folks at Bentley have decided to liven up the usually mundane winter sport of “skijoring” by giving a group of journalists from AutoExpress the chance to experience it whilst holding onto the reins of a V8-powered Continental GT.
Obama’s Chrysler on sale for $1m
A Chrysler 300C once driven by US President Barack Obama has been put up for auction on eBay – with a starting price of $1 million US.
