The Megane RS Trophy-R, driven by Renault Formula One team pilot Nico Hulkenberg, completed an official full lap of the Nurburgring in 7 minutes 40.1 seconds, three seconds quicker than the Honda Civic Type R's 7 minutes 43.8 seconds. … [Read more...] about Renault Megane RS Trophy-R sets lap record
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New Jeep Wrangler on its way to NZ …
Jeep’s new JL Wrangler is expected to be launched in New Zealand around May/June. This video deals with the Rubicon version, the two- and four-door model engineered specially for hardcore off-road conditions. Rubicon comes standard with heavy duty stuff, including axles, front and rear locking differentials, electronic front stabiliser bar, rock rails, and 4.0:1 low range … [Read more...] about New Jeep Wrangler on its way to NZ …
Going bush towing a self-levelling, carry-all trailer
The Bruder EXP-4 is a more compact version of the Australian company's recent EXP-6, a 6.7m-long, self-contained trailer described as being ‘built for the Apocalypse.’ It can that can sleep six and is being trialled by military units across the ditch. The smaller EXP-4 sports a high-tensile steel suspension system and 300mm of adjustable wheel travel that keeps the trailer … [Read more...] about Going bush towing a self-levelling, carry-all trailer
Extreme vehicles the best of boys’ toys …
A boat that crawls up the beach crab-like to become a landing craft; a jet-ski that literally zooms about on skis; and an ATV that can fly … they’re just a few of the boys’ toys from YouTube’s Freeze Lists. … [Read more...] about Extreme vehicles the best of boys’ toys …
First video of new Land Rover Defender on the move …
New-generation Land Rover Defenders undergoing tests in Britain, Europe, and the United States are trialing 2.0-litre petrol and diesel Ingenium engines, although JLR won’t confirm the identity of the powertrains ... … [Read more...] about First video of new Land Rover Defender on the move …