Car thief caught by Internet forum
¦ 5th April 2008
By David Stansfield Section: Best of the Web (No Comments)
A light-fingered car thief was soon caught in Calgary, Canada when the car's owner posted a message on an Internet forum.
The thief was easy to identify as he has only eight fingers, with the middle and right digits missing on his left hand.
Shaun Ironside, 27, was selling his distinctive Nissan Skyline GT-R and the thief was posing as a buyer. When the thief did not return from a test drive, Ironside posted a thread on an automotive discussion forum.
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ad Tramontana
¦ 23rd March 2008
By David Stansfield Section: Best of the Web (No Comments)
Even at a motor show where the super rich have the ability to fulfil their supercar fantasies on toys from established brands such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti and even Pagani there are a number of manufacturers that hope to appeal to those wanting something completely different. And Tamantana thinks it has just the car. The ad Tramontana has been wheeled out a few times at motor shows now, but it gets no less extraordinary with familiarity, this in-line two seater aimed at those who want so....
Hummer H3 converted into remote controlled vehicle
¦ 19th March 2008
By David Stansfield Section: Best of the Web (No Comments)
After this, you'll never have the same mental image when hearing "remote controlled car" again. Ever. Resident engineer and all around madman Dr. James Brighton took a break from his rigorous teaching duties at Cranfield University and whipped up a RC Hummer H3 -- as in, the man converted an actual Hummer H3 into a remotely controlled toy. Amazingly, the conversion was completed in just a month, and it's reportedly able to "climb a 407-millimeter vertical wall, traverse a 40-percent side slope a....
Fast version of iconic Fiat 500 revealed
¦ 13th March 2008
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The Fiat 500 is set to roar when the Abarth model makes its debut at the Geneva show next month.
The Abarth model will be the most powerful 500 yet and pack a turbocharged 1.4-litre engine under its bonnet, which is borrowed from its Grande Punto big brother.
With 135bhp and 0-62mph in around 7.0 seconds, the Abarth 500 will give the MINI Cooper a hard time and will cost less than the Brit-built MINI too.
A racy bodykit, larger alloy wheels and tradem....
Cristiano Ronaldo v Bugatti Veyron
¦ 7th March 2008
By David Stansfield Section: Video (No Comments)
Looking through YouTube, found this interesting race.