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Watch the story of the flaming Lamborghini that won this year’s Targa High Country

Rocky — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:16:31 +0000

Filed under: Motorsports, Coupe, Performance, Etc., Videos, Lamborghini, Australia, Racing

Not too long ago, we caught the dramatic finish to the Targa High Country in Australia. The last stage of the event featured one very on fire Lamborghini Gallardo piloted by Jason and John White as the duo sped to the finish line. Why didn’t the team stop and put out the fire? For starters, White notes there were more fire extinguishers at the finish line than there were in the car. Additionally, the teammates beat out their closest competitor by just 10 seconds. That may be a lifetime on a track, but in targa, ten seconds can be come and go in an instant.

Now the Whites have released a video of the events that led up to the race’s dramatic conclusion. The short clip follows the team through the more dramatic moments of the 2011 Targa High Country, including multiple tight passes, wide open driving and tight, technical stages. Check it out after the jump.

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Watch the story of the flaming Lamborghini that won this year’s Targa High Country originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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October auto sales could be at an 8-month high

Rocky — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 05:19:17 +0000

U.S. auto sales in October are expected to have hit the highest rate in at least eight months, helped by pent-up demand from consumers trading in aging vehicles and a wider selection of Honda and Toyota brand cars and trucks.
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Brabus reveals prototype High Performance 4WD Full Electric E-Class

Rocky — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:19:54 +0000

Filed under: Concept Cars, Frankfurt Motor Show, Sedan, Mercedes-Benz, Specialty, Electric

The German aftermarket specialists at Brabus have entered the eco battle with the unveiling of a prototype EV based on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. Rather than extracting more power out of the E-Class’ gasoline engine, Brabus decided to rip out the gasser and replace it with electric-only hardware.

The prototype gets a suitably subtle and sexy name – the High Performance 4WD Full Electric – with “Performance” referring to the E’s impressive 429 horsepower and 2,360 pound-feet of torque and “4WD” implying each wheel is fitted with a Protean electric motor. Lastly, Brabus’ prototype packs a monstrous 56-kWh lithium-ion battery pack to provide the juice.

The HP4FE is capable of scooting from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 6.9 seconds and can keep on blasting on down the road for up to 217 miles (at a constant speed of 62 mph) before that massive battery pack becomes fully depleted. Brabus says the prototype tops out at 137 mph in Sport mode, or 118 mph in Eco mode.

But being a Brabus, exterior enhancements are a must and besides its slightly modified body, the prototype E-Class sits on 19-inch wheels wrapped in performance rubber. As for price, Brabus says the prototype isn’t for sale… yet. Follow the jump for full details on this torque-laden electric machine.

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Brabus reveals prototype High Performance 4WD Full Electric E-Class originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cadillac aims high with flashy concept car

Rocky — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:15:58 +0000

The sky’s the limit with the new Cadillac Ciel concept car — or so it might seem with the striking convertible that hints at a future flagship model for the automaker.

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Isuzu Ute’s new boss aims high

Rocky — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:21:19 +0000

Sky’s the limit for Isuzu Ute in Oz, says its rocket scientist MD

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