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Paint by Numbers: Honda’s First in a Series of Environmental Film Shorts [VIDEO]

Honda has just released the first video in a series of short films. The goal is to highlight environmental initiatives undertaken by the brand. Honda’s ultimate aim is to reduce the company’s environmental impact and create a sustainable future.

The film series will focus on Honda’s efforts at creating more fuel-efficient, low emissions vehicles. In addition, they will also show the efforts to lessen the impact of the company’s manufacturing and logistics operations.

Below you can view the first film in the series, named “Paint by Numbers”. You will understand the story of how a Honda senior staff engineer, Shubho Bhattacharya, developed the technology which reduces energy consumption in the automobile body painting process.

“The largest amount of energy that’s consumed in a car factory is in the painting process. In fact, the painting process consumes about 60 percent of a typical car factory’s energy consumption”, says Bhattacharya.

The engineer created the Intelligent Paint Technology. As a result there is now decrease of CO2 emissions from painting operations by approximately 25 percent. This represents the reduction of approximately 10 000 metric tons of CO2 emissions per year at Honda’s seven auto plants in North America.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Honda

August 22, 2012

Mitsubishi Evo Falls into a Ditch, Get’s out [VIDEO]

Mitsubishi-Evo-Save-medium Look up “close call” in the dictionary and you’ll see a link that leads to this video. Well, maybe not but the fact that this was one of those my-heart-jumped-a-beat moment, is indisputable.

A Mitsubishi Evo storms into a corner that’s largely wet tarmac with mud all over. Then the unavoidable happens – A massive oversteer with no time for correction. What follows afterwards falls short of a miracle, an AWD magic trick. If we were in a ditch like that, at that angle and at that speed there would have been a lot of screaming and waving of hands. This young man however, (presumably) holds his composure and stomps on the gas pedal with perfect timing. That’s how we get to enjoy some two-wheel action and a tremendous save. Good engineering plus good control equals win.

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Video source: TheOesRecords via YouTube

Look up “close call” in the dictionary and you’ll see a link that leads to this video. Well, maybe not but the fact that this was one of those my-heart-jumped-a-beat moment, is indisputable.

A Mitsubishi Evo storms into a corner that’s largely wet tarmac with mud all over. Then the unavoidable happen – A massive oversteer with no time for correction. What follows afterwards falls short of a miracle, an AWD magic trick. If we were in a ditch like that, at that angle and at that speed there would have been a lot of screaming and waving of hands. This young man however, (presumably) holds his composure and stomps on the gas pedal with perfect timing. That’s how we get to enjoy some two-wheel action and a tremendous save. Good engineering plus good control equals win.

August 16, 2012

Depth Of Speed: Something From Nothing [VIDEO]

Josh Clason form Depth of Speed had the opportunity to swing by TBC Hot Rods and Bikes in Fayetteville, NC. He not only checked out their shop, but made an excellent video about one of the most inspiring professions on Earth.

In the video below, you will find out why Tim Bradham loves his work so much, what inspires him to keep doing it, and you will eventually enjoy the view of some of the cars the shop has made so far.

Tim Bradham is a master fabricator, who creates a lot of things out of raw materials and it is amazing to see something start from nothing. And this is the secret behind the title of this video.

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Video Source: Vimeo

August 16, 2012

2013 Cadillac ATS versus the World [VIDEO]

2013 Cadillac ATS is going to be introduced via series of exciting videos. In them the luxury sport Cadillac confronts some of the world’s extreme roads and treacherous driving conditions.

The debuting video is called “Cadillac ATS vs. the World” and is being released this week. In the undertaken adventure the ATS travels from the deserts of Morocco, to the streets of Monaco, to the Guoliang Tunnels in China and windswept Patagonia, Chile. But what is the aim of all this, of course no else but to show some versatile aspects of the car, such as agility, driving performance and efficient design.

In short, in Patagonia – the windiest place on earth, the ATS’s advanced aerodynamics are put to the test, while in Morocco, the sport sedan goes through a treacherous road in the Atlas Mountains that features 100 corners.

On the other hand, Monaco is the place where the ATS attacks the intricate and legendary Monaco Grand Prix circuit. And at last in China, Magnetic Ride Control technology helps the Cadillac confront the remote hand-carved Guoliang Tunnel Road.

In the making of the project have taken part the directors Joe Berlinger, and Jeff Zwart, driver Derek Hill, and host Ross Thomas.

The new ATS is going to be seen in showrooms later this summer with a starting price of $33 990. It is equipped 2.0-liter turbo engine which delivers great fuel economy of 33 mpg, and is able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mpg in just 5.7 seconds.

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Source: Cadillac

July 18, 2012

1953 Timossi-Ferrari ‘Arno XI’ Racing Hydroplane [VIDEO]

1953 Timossi-Ferrari ‘Arno XI’ Racing Hydroplane is literally unique. Being built the beginning of the 50’s this one-of-a-kind hydroplane Ferrari is powered by a twin-supercharged 4.5-liter Ferrari Tipo 375 F1 V-12 engine.

Moreover, this powerful V12 is equipped with twin four-barrel carburetors. And if you wonder about the horsepower it produces, well … can you even imagine that an engine which is built in the middle of the last century can produce more than 600 horsepower?

To be hones, at first I couldn’t. But there were some videos recently made, which prove that this is in fact true. Take a look at one of them below, and see and hear for your own self how powerful this engine sounds.

This achingly beautiful and historic Ferrari was recently sold for $1 124 060 in RM Auctions’ Monaco sale. It weighs less than 1764 pounds and has been restored for the sale.

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Video Source: YouTube

Pictures Source: rmauctions

June 22, 2012

Nissan Skyline: Taking the Plunge [VIDEO]

The breath-taking Nissan Skyline is the latest addition to the Depth of Speed inspiring episodes. Depth of Speed was created with the aim to bring the greatest stories from the automotive world to the genera public.

In other words, everything resolves around the passion, depth, and love that the automotive world brings. This video portrays the enthusiasm and adoration which this remarkable version of Nissan Skyline has created in its owner.

Nissan Skyline

The owner – Eric Bauer, had made this Nissan unique, and more importantly in the video below you will understand what inspired him to do so. He not only provides 3D modeling services to many automakers across the world, but also teaches at the Art Center College of Design.

He is definitely encouraging many students to take up a future in auto design and bring to fruition their passion, as he did. Furthermore Bauer is discussing the inimitable and eye-catching automobile and what makes it unlike any other.

Watch and hear how Eric speaks about the twelve year story in the making of this car.

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June 13, 2012

Chevrolet Camaro Safety Car Becomes WTCC Star [VIDEO]

Chevrolet was a main star in the past two years in the FIA WTCC seasons. Chevrolet’s emblematic vehicle was always “one wheel ahead” of its peers and with the Cruze ended up number one plus an additional place on the podium in 2010 and 2011.

Now in the year of 2012, Chevrolet is proud to present the another race car for the World Touring Car Championship. The company expect that it will leave its competitors far behind. This is namely the official Chevrolet Camaro Safety Car.

The video below chows how the coolest pace car in the WTCC history is portrayed. In there you will also see its predecessors and the most emotional scenes from the 46-year Camaro history.

In fact the first ever Camaro was built in 1966, and ever since then it has only showed its huge motor sports potential. It has proven this with the number of trophies it has won during the years.

Although as the WTCC safety car the Camaro includes a serial V8 engine, which produces 432 hp (318 kW). With it, it can undoubtedly it outrace the touring cars of the series by about 40 percent.

Behind the wheel of this exciting car will be Bruno Correia. He is an experienced race driver and has driven in more than 350 races. In the five-minute video clip include below, he casts light on the life of a pace car driver. Furthermore he speaks about the accident that had happened in 2009, when the safety car’s crew was acting rather rashly and collided with another race car. The result was serious accident.

Source: Chevrolet

June 12, 2012

2012 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid – unboxed! [VIDEO]

Which is the most technically advanced Volvo model ever created? The answer is the new 2012 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid, which now is available for order. As a matter of fact this is the world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid vehicle.

2012 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid is an innovative car, which represents a big bold step in the evolution of electrification. And in addition it also proves for the brands philosophy, which is not only ahead in time but embodies a lot of environmental issues into practical resolution.

For launch of the first 1000 units of the car, Volvo Car Corporation decided to release today series of witty “unboxing webisodes”, first of which you can watch below.

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Basically, for this launch Volvo shows the importance of the car as being a technological booster for the brand. Indeed, it is a technological innovation, worth putting attention on. This is why the series of those entertaining webisodes were created. Their title “Unboxing” stands for the revealing of the revolutionary technical innovations of the world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid.

In particular, 2012 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid can be recharged from a regular power outlet (230V/6A, 10A or 16A), and it drives up to 50 km on Pure mode (battery) with zero tailpipe emissions. When the driver switches to hybrid mode, the diesel engine and electric motor cooperate together, ensuring the optimal balance between driving pleasure and environmental contribution.

What has to be highlighted here is that the CO2 emissions in Hybrid mode are as low as 49g/km, and they are corresponding to diesel consumption of 1.9l/100 km.

The car has a total range of up to 1,000 km. And when the driver selects the Power mode, the V60 develops its maximum power up to 280 horsepower (206 kW). Then the acceleration from 0 to 100km/h can happen in just 6.2 seconds.

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Source: Volvo

March 30, 2012

2012 Fiat 500: The “Baby” Commercial [VIDEO]

Fiat has just launched a commercial to promote their new 2012 Fiat 500. The ad is genuinely refreshing and definitely will make you smile at the end of the working week. So, enjoy it! The new spot is named “Baby” and at the end of the video you will grasp why. In general the ad expresses fully Fiat’s philosophy. In short, it is all about “discovery through passionate self-expression”. Fiat always stands behind the idea of encouraging people to be in charge of their lives, live confidently and celebrate the smallest of things with infectious excitement. Well, the iconic Fiat 500 (or Cinquecento) has embodied all of this. It is a small car that lives big, and more importantly expresses the Italian way of living: rich in emotions, but as well rooted in an abundant heritage. The Cinquecento has modern simple design, which blends form and function. What you might don’t know already is that the model has unquestionable popularity, because of Fiat’s great ability to deliver unmatched personalization options with advanced solutions in terms of quality, engine and passenger comfort.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: FIAT

March 16, 2012

2013 Nissan Altima Teaser: take another look [VIDEO]

2013 Nissan Altima (rear) Nissan brand has just released their third video clip which offers additional insight on the bold new design of long-expected new 2013 Nissan Altima. The vehicle is going to make its world debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show in April. The brand however, didn’t release much information about their upcoming product, but on the contrary teases the public with “teaser” video clips and thus making the interest grow. What Nissan has done until the present moment is to disclose two exclusive video clips of the new car, which show it from two different perspectives: from the front and from above. There seems to be a lot of gossip around the new Altima and how it is going to perform in terms of fuel efficiency, power, etc. What we can undoubtedly expect is a premium design and technologies focused on enhancing the driving experience. What we see in this video is an additional glimpse – this time on the rear. No doubt, that thus image gives as a hint of the all-new Altima’s design and forward-thinking innovations: Nissan promises that they will bring outstanding fuel economy, premium design inside and out, and driver-focused technologies to this midsize sedan.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Nissan

March 16, 2012

2012 Nissan Hi-Cross Concept finally revealed [VIDEO]

2012 Nissan Hi-Cross Concept is the new dramatic concept car from Nissan and its world premiere is at 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Hi-Cross is a concept crossover which looks like a possible expansion of the current Juke-Qashqai-Murano portfolio. The vehicle is compact yet roomy, elegant yet purposeful. Hi-Cross Concept has a highly space efficient interior with three rows of seats for seven passengers. Its hybrid drive train includes an electric motor – powered by a Nissan-developed compact lithium-ion battery – in combination with a 2.0-litre direct injection petrol engine. Both provide the performance potential of a 2.5-litre with the economy and emissions expected from a much smaller unit. The HEV drivetrain is based on new technology developed by Nissan for front-wheel drive models. However, it was modified to provide four-wheel drive. Nissan’s new generation XTRONIC system is also included and it delivers continuously variable transmission which by itself achieves a 10 per cent improvement in fuel economy over comparable previous generation CVTs. The battery technology has high output, fast-charging compact lithium-ion battery, linked to high-level motor control technology. It provides acceleration assist when needed and permits downsizing of the petrol engine for optimum economy and emissions. In city driving, for instance, the presence of the electric motor and lithium-ion battery allow the engine to be turned off frequently. It can also be disengaged completely with the clutch, and energy can be recovered effectively when braking.

Furthermore, 2012 Nissan Hi-Cross Concept sits on a 2780mm wheelbase. It is 4660mm long, 1850mm wide and 1670mm tall, with 21-inch alloy wheels. The front has a characteristic V-shaped grille set off by distinctive lighting signatures provided by stylish new headlamps. At the rear it has distinctive lighting signatures provided by stylish rear combination lamps echoing with headlamp lighting signature. Inside, the seven-seat cockpit is dominated by a new T-wing shaped dashboard. This is a pure concept car, which explores the potential ideas for the future. It is a high-riding crossover, therefore no wonder where the name came from.

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Source: Nissan

March 6, 2012

First official video of the new Fiat 500L released

The first official video of the new 2012 Fiat 500L has just been released as a preparation of its world debut – tomorrow at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. In the name of the vehicle L stands for “Large” and of course 500 signifies that the car is part of the Fiat 500 range. The model shows a 500 version which is bigger in size and can accommodate new experiences and needs. For example, the new 2012 Fiat 500L is the first car of the range which is perfect for the family. In addition, the 500L expresses all of the taste of Italian style with a distinctive and catchy look and interprets the totally Fiat capability of conceiving and designing cars which are innovative in substance and in form. What distinguishes this model from the others is that it is “space-efficient”. Furthermore, the vehicle is designed by the Centro Stile Fiat, which drew inspiration from the modern reinterpretation of a car concept designed to achieve better external visibility and a large amount of internal light. This is achieved thank to the glass roof, which is the largest in its category. What is record braking for the segment here is that the model has a colour range of 30 body colours. The spaciousness of the interior offers lots of levels of comfort and it is the best in its category in relation to the external dimensions – 414 cm long, 178 cm wide and 166 cm high. In addition, there is a boot with a capacity of almost 400 litres that is able to hold up to 5 roller suitcases or a full-size push chair.

The new 2012 Fiat 500L will be launched on the European market in the last quarter of 2012. It will include an engine range of two petrol engines (TwinAir and 1.4-litre) and a turbodiesel engine (1.3 MultiJet II). Standing out amongst the petrol engines is the new 0.9-litre TwinAir, which is a new developmental result of the multi-award-winning Fiat two-cylinder engine, which in turn is famous with setting the world fuel consumption and emissions record thanks to its low displacement and inclusion of a high-efficiency turbocharger.

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Source: FIAT

March 5, 2012

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