Car crashes happen every day and some are worse than others. This particular crash is particularly bad because it happened at a 2011 Volvo S60 press event designed to show how effective the company’s new collision warning system with auto brake is at preventing accidents. In this case, the accident happened anyway. Enjoy the video.
Posts Tagged ‘Europe’
Audi’s A7 May Debut In Paris |
After showing a preview of its new A7 four-door coupe model at the 2009 Detroit auto show, Audi is reportedly ready to unveil the production-ready car this September at the 2010 Paris motor show in September. European sales would most likely start in the first quarter of 2011.
Volkswagen Confirms Interest In Supplying Engines to Formula 1 |
With BMW out of Formula 1 and Mercedes forking off from McLaren to start its own team, there’s a lot of shakeup in the German side of the sport. And now it looks like there may be more coming: Volkswagen, the German giant has confirmed its interest in Formula 1, but not as a manufacturer [...]
Madza3 – Euro/Asian Oil Hose Recall Pending |
Mazda, in the European and Asian markets, is looking to recall the Mazda3.
Lexus Hybrid Bicycle |
BMW and Mercedes-Benz have their own branded bicycles and, now, Lexus has brought its own two-wheeler. The Lexus Hybrid Bicycle, incorporates a hybrid powertrain consisting of a 240W electric motor and 25.9V lithium-ion battery. Riders have the choice of an Eco or Power mode and, although it is not specified, we would expect the Power [...]
2010 Fiesta S1600 For UK Market |
For the English customers looking for a little additional flair, Ford has crafted the new 2010 Fiesta S1600 to counter the likes of Volkswagen’s new Polo GTI.
Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa Unveiled At Villa D’Este |
Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa, designed by Andrea Zagato, has been unveiled at the Villa D’Este concours.
No More Rotary Engines For Europe |
Mazda’s RX-8 may have been updated in 2009, but strict emission standards have forced the automaker to drop the sports car from its European model range. According to Mazda, the 1.3-liter, dual-rotor “Renesis” Wankel rotary engine won’t meet the upcoming “Euro5″ emission standards.
Lorinser’s 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class |
Lorinser, one of Germany’s most prominent tuning houses, has announced a few custom accessories for the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Though considered “new,” the parts are essentially the same as before. Bumpers have been swapped with a more aggressive replacements bent on increasing cooling capacity and reducing drag. Matched with side skirts and unique front fenders, [...]
Video Find: Ferrari 599 GTO Technical Overview |
Warning: The eight minutes of 599 GTO drooling presented in this video come in Italian only. But don’t fear: There’s some on-track action, courtesy of Ferrari test driver Raffaele de Simone and some graphs too.