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| Nissan GT R European Test Drive |
 | Jason Plato, one of the presenters on Fifth Gear tests the Nissan GT-R in the video after the jump. This is the first GT-R to enter Britain and is actually the same car that was tested by CarOnline last week. The only thing he had to object on the Nissan GT-R is that on longer, medium to fast speed corners... More » |
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| Nissan GT R vs Porsche 911 Turbo European Test Video |
| This Nissan GT-R vs Porsche 911 Turbo European test video presents the first showdown between the two rivals done on the old continent. The test was done by the journalists from Car Magazine and features the first, privately owned, Nissan GT-R on UK soil. We will only say the Porsche did not perform... More » |
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| Mercedes CLK63 AMG Black Series Test Video |
 | This Mercedes CLK63 AMG Black Series Test video was shot by Fifth Gear and points out every important detail of the 100,000 pounds monster.
There are a lot of cues in Mercedes CLK63 AMG Black Series' design to tell you what's under the bonnet. It has a carbon fiber rear diffuser, a carbon fiber rear... More » |
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| smart fortwo Mercedes E Class Real World Test |
 | With the occasion of the 2008 NAIAS Mercedes conducted a real world test and how the smart fortwo and the Mercedes E Class cope with day-to-day situations. The smart fortwo and the Mercedes E Class did a roadtrip from Los Angeles via Chicago to the 2008 Detroit Auto Show and they demonstrated outstanding... More » |
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| Corvette Z06 Test Drive Video |
 | Mr. Jeremy Clarkson from Top Gear tests the Ferrari 599 competitor in this Corvette Z06 test drive video. The Corvette Z06 test drive video was shot on the fastest race track in the West (of United States) - Willow Springs Race Way.
The Corvette Z06 has under the bonnet the most powerful engine that... More » |
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| Mazda Mine Test Track |
 | Mazda announced today that it has upgraded its test track in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, in western Japan. The Mazda Mine test track has received a skid pad to test vehicles’ ability to turn sharply at high speed, a 'free flat course' to evaluate high-speed slalom performance, and a winding track... More » |
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| Caparo T1 Test Drive Video |
 | Mr. Clarkson from Top Gear test on the last episode of the show the car that he calls the scriests car in the world - the Caparo T1. For this test, after Caparo T1's long line of accidents and fires, BBC employed an army of rescue equipment - "enough to deal with a medium size plane crash", Clarkson... More » |
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| Ferrari F430 Scuderia Test Video |
 | As Tiff Needel says - meet the meanest, lightest and hardest version of the Ferrari F430 - the Ferrari F430 Scuderia.
This Ferrari F430 Scuderia Test video was shot on the Ferrari test track at Fiorano in Italy.
The Ferrari F430 Scuderia costs 172,500 pounds and has no carpets and no radio, but... More » |
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| Audi R8 Top Gear Test Video |
 | In case you missed the second episode of Top Gear from this season here is one of the highlights: Clarkson tests the Audi R8 on the track. He says he can't find any faults that the R8 might have.
The test is just half the story because the boys put the R8 against the Porsche 911 Carrera 2S. After... More » |
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| Tesla Roadster Crash Test Video |
 | This Tesla Roadster crash test video shows three standard tests that are usually done when determining the safety rating of a car: a 30 mph head on collision, a 30 mph off set crash and a 30 mph side impact.
In the 30 mph head on collision crash test the Tesla Roadster behaved as expected (as the... More » |
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| Fiat 500 Test Drive video |
 | The Fiat 500 was launched in 1957. This is 2 years earlier than the MINI. After exactly 50 years Fiat launched the new 500.
The Fiat 500 sits on a Fiat Panda chassis, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds and has a top speed of 180 km/h. To keep in touch with the young generation it also... More » |
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| Maserati GranTurismo Test Drive Video |
 | The guys at Fifth Gear get all the fun. This Maserati GranTurismo test drive video shows them enjoying the luxury touring car on some twisty roads in the mountains.
Apart from flattering the design of the Maserati GranTurismo they give some performance figures: 0 to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds and a... More » |
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| Renault Modus vs. Volvo 940 crash test |
 | The guys at Fifth Gear came up with an idea: let's make a crash test between an old Volvo and a new generation mini car. The models of choice: Volvo 940 estate and the Renault Modus.
The Renault Modus was the first small car that received a 5-star rating from NCAP while the Volvo 940 was never tested.... More » |
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| BMW M3 E92 Test Drive Video |
 | In this BMW M3 E92 test drive video Tiff Needell from Fifth Gear "plays" a little bit with the new M3 and gives his opinions on the new model.
The BMW M3 E92 is powered by a V8 engine, developing 420 hp, that is lighter than the 5 cylinder one in the old model. It's also one of the most advanced road... More » |
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| Bugatti Veyron race track test drive video |
 | This is the first Bugatti Veyron race track test drive video we have seen. Tiff Needell from Fifth gear was allowed to test the Veyron on a race track. Remember that The Stig was not allowed to do so.
With the ESP turned on Tiff Needell says that you have to be rich to drive a Bugatti Veyron, but... More » |
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| Countdown to BMW M3 |
 | The test drive you never dare to dream of awaits you at the Nurburgring, the Countdown to BMW M3. BMW is offering a selected few the opportunity to test drive the 2008 BMW M3 Coupe at the world famous race track in Germany on September 19-20th 2007.
You can be among the first to experience the delights... More » |
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| Supercars of the moment Group Test Video |
 | Autocar put the most important supercars of the moment through a series of tests. The line-up is:
- Audi R8
- Porsche 997 GT3 RS
- Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera
- Aston Martin DB9
- Bugatti Veyron
Of course, on top of them all came the Bugatti Veyron.
Watch the video (after the jump)... More » |
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| Tiff Needell tests the 2008 BMW M5 |
 | Video: Tiff Needell tests the 2008 BMW M5
The 2008 BMW M5 has a 5.0-liter V10 engine producing 507hp with 383 lb-ft. torque. The 2008 BMW M5 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds.
BMW claims that their 2008 M5 should be capable to drive 4 people and their luggage in perfect comfort and in the... More » |
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