Fiat Chrysler has withdrawn from its YouTube site a video that mistakenly showed a pre-production version of Alfa Romeo’s new SUV, the Stelvio. The mini-documentary was all about the making of the Giulia sedan at the company’s factory in Cassino, Italy. But at about a minute into it the Stelvio appeared making its way along the production line. The video was quickly … [Read more...] about Oops! Alfa Romeo shows video of its Stelvio SUV by mistake
Gymkhana 9 – Block back in action in Rallycross Ford Focus
Rallycross star Ken Block is back in his Ford Focus RS RX, this time in Gymkhana 9, where he raises hell around an abandoned industrial park in Buffalo, New York. US reports say Gymkhana 9 was supposed to be filmed in Sydney, with Block’s Hoonigan operation partnering with Forza Horizon 3 video. But Australian police and Hoonigan had a difficult time agreeing on locations and … [Read more...] about Gymkhana 9 – Block back in action in Rallycross Ford Focus
Nissan Navara-based SUV takes shape – but will it make it to NZ?
Nissan is testing its new Navara-based SUV in the hills of Spain, judging by the ‘Paseos a Caballo’ sign above the road, which loosely translates as ‘horse trips/treks’. The heavily camouflaged SUV might well be at a private testing ground because it is right-hand drive and being driven on the left-hand side of the road. Nissan of course has a factory and private test … [Read more...] about Nissan Navara-based SUV takes shape – but will it make it to NZ?
Lucky escape on tourist day at the Nurburgring circuit – video below
Germany’s Nurburgring circuit is open on fixed days of the year for tourist drivers to experience the demanding layout in their own cars. Cost ranges from 29 euros (NZ$44) for one lap to 550 euros (NZ$850) for 25 laps. One of the rules for tourist drivers, most of whom are experiencing the track for the first time, is that if you have an accident you quickly get off the … [Read more...] about Lucky escape on tourist day at the Nurburgring circuit – video below
Tourist day at the Nurburgring circuit – mayhem after an oil leak
A British driver of a BMW 3-Series in this video was quickly reminded of one of the rules for tourist drivers on the Nurburgring: if you have an accident you quickly get off the track and behind the barrier. It was filmed at the Brunnchen corner, where a blue Ford Focus had either leaked coolant or oil. … [Read more...] about Tourist day at the Nurburgring circuit – mayhem after an oil leak