Why are electric cars so slow and boring?

Why are electric cars so slow and boring?

They aren't... Here's someone demonstating the Tesla S P85D's insane mode..





That's fast but without engine noise is it an aural delight? Here's a souped up Lambo...

Do 2014 F1 cars sound less impressive than the 2013 cars?

First a sound comparison between 2013 and 2014 F1 cars on the pit straight at Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia as they complete the first lap.



And then the evolution of Formula 1 engines: from 1992 (V12) to 2014 (V6) looking also at 2004 (V10) and 2007 (V8), with a special mention for the 1988 MP4/4

Porn, I'm sorry but there's no other word for these videos - PORN

The Disco Volante, it's not an Alfa Romeo, it's built by Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera but is based on the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. 

It is however 100% car porn.

It's good to be bad... In a Jaguar

The new British villains Jaguar advert.

Tyres are important, especially in the winter

Well worth watching, no? Another odd Japanese video.

The perfect car for girls...or not!

The BMW Z1 is the perfect car for girls, according to Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson.

Renault cars now with added Va Va Boom button

Renault's new Clio has a Va va Boom button.


And for the ladies...
 

I like 'getting the shot' as much as anyone but this chap takes it too far

From a drifting rally event in Czech Republic, I believe.

Cool car!

Engadget have more about this intriguing vehicle as featured on tonight's Gadget Show Live.

Where have all the lovely cars come from? (part 2)

Today I saw a McLaren MP4 12C, much more striking than the F1.

Tomorrow...?

Where have all the lovely cars come from?

Yesterday I saw two Jensen Interceptors, gorgeous cars and rather a rare sight these days...

I also saw a Bristol 411 s4, car that epitomises restrained elegance...

Less excitingly I also saw two new Nissan GTRs, lovely if rather brutal cars.

Today I saw a lovely Green Maserati Merak S...

I wonder what automobile loveliness I shall spot tomorrow?

That cannot be easy to drive in a straight line

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I know its a Mercedes and they are built like tanks but I would say that one needs some work on the left front wheel...

An interesting getaway driver technique

Thanks to Theo Spark for the spot.

Congestion Charge problem

I tried to pay the London Congestion Charge for Prince Charles' Aston Martin DB6 Volante but oddly got the above message... Congestion Charge Exempt as it runs on wine or are Royal cars except or just not stored on database?

Some more April Fools Day goodies

As well as Google Gmail Gmotion there is also the tale of how Google's AutoComplete technology works, there's more human involvement than you might imagine; say thank you to Michael...

"Princes Leia Metal Bikini" - Now why woudl he be thinking of that?

Land Rover have developed a system to comply with upcoming tax disc display legislation, the explanation is here, but here is the rather lovely video...


BMW's attempt this year was rather lame; the BMW WIll -

Car 0 - Icy Hill 1

Thanks to Theo Spark for the spot.

Weird images and possibly the most repetitious commentary ever on 'flames you cannot see' in a Methanol fire

A fire at the 1981 Indianapolis 500 on Rick Mears's car and mechanic. It must have been awful, but what is even worse is the quality of the commentary.



Thanks to Boing Boing for the spot.

Jay Leno and the Citroen SM

Look out for the mistake...

Did you spot the mistake? At 10:29 "when I take my foot off the brake in second gear, it hardly slows down at all"! I think Jay meant accelerator/gas, mind you if you listen closely you will hear that he almost said clutch and corrected to brake!

Electric cars are just as usable as petrol or diesel ones, or are they?

The Telegraph reports today that users of the Chevrolet Volt and Vauxhall/Opel Apera will have to plan ahead if they are going to be driving up a hill:

'GM revealed its new car will operate in four modes including Mountain Mode, which will need to be activated at least 20 minutes before reaching said mountain so that the petrol engine can be engaged early enough to produce enough electricity to allow full power up hills.'

I may have spotted a flaw, what if I don't know there is a hill coming up ahead?

Now that's what I call 'Car Control'

Mr Ken Block...


Thanks to Anna Raccoon for the spot.