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1931 Ford Model A, Mitsubishi Lancer facelift and more on Driven this Sunday

June 11, 2010 at 5:26 pm By Harvinder Sidhu Filed Under Local News, Videos


Watch Driven Episode 10 promo footage

Driven will showcase its 10th episode this Sunday and it will feature a review on the facelifted Mitsubishi Lancer as Sharizan finds out if this new aggressive looking compact sedan is worthy of carrying the Lancer nameplate. There will also be a special story on a man who helped develop modern day motoring, Henry Ford.

Our insider will talk about the engine lubricant and share with you the types that are available and why it is important to keep your engine lubricated with fresh oil. Driven also does its first classic car feature with a very rare piece of history, a 1931 Ford Model A found right here in Malaysia!

You can also take part in The Double Barrel Hunt and catch-up on previous episodes at Driven.com.my. Driven airs every Sunday at 10.30pm on 8TV.

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MINI Countryman featured in Michelle Branch’s ‘Getaway’

June 9, 2010 at 3:08 pm By Paul Tan Filed Under BMW, Cars, Videos

Michelle Branch and Timbaland’s latest song ‘Getaway’ features the newly launched MINI Countryman. Apparently the car inspired Branch to write ‘Getaway’ – “I saw the new car and I was inspired to write a song about getting away and getting out from the everyday confinements of life.  Sometimes the fix for that is taking a road trip, so I worked on an exciting project with Timbaland and he produced the track with me.”

Not so sure if that’s the real story! I personally am a fan of Michelle Branch after her short stint with The Wreckers, I’ve been wondering where on earth she has went to all this while. Nice to see her come together with the very talented Timbaland. If you watch the music video and are only interested in seeing the Countryman, you can skip to about minute 2 onwards.

Dr. Wolfgang Armbrecht, Senior Vice President MINI Brand Management, says “We are thrilled to be working with Timbaland and Michelle Branch on such a unique collaboration for the launch of MINI Countryman.  Music is important to our community members and with this car launch inspiring the words for the song ‘Getaway,’ we’re confident that we’ll capture the imagination of those who live the Urban-Country lifestyle.”
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VIDEO: Mercedes Benz SLS AMG GT3 race car

June 7, 2010 at 3:11 pm By Jacob Alexander Filed Under International News, Mercedes Benz, Motorsports, Videos

The release of the new gull-winged SLS has now spawned the GT3 version of the car. Built to FIA GT3 regulations, the new offering has been modified to produce a track ready car that is available to the general public to purchase, if you so happen to be interested in running a GT3 car in a race.

The GT3 car will still maintain the same AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine that produces 571 bhp. It is already sort of race-ready since it features dry sump lubrication which will prevent oil starvation and make sure all parts of the engine continue to be lubricated well during hard cornering.

You can catch a glimpse of the SLS AMG GT3 at popular 24-hour races such as in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, and on the Nürburgring in Germany. Anyone interested in owning one of these monstrous beauties can start ordering them in Autumn 2010, with delivery expected just before the 2011 race season.

You can also watch the SLS AMG GT3 prowl around what seems to be its garage in an almost silent burble.
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VIDEO: Volkswagen Amarok ‘Elephant’ TVC in Brazil

June 6, 2010 at 5:18 pm By Paul Tan Filed Under Cars, Videos, Volkswagen

This Brazilian market TVC for the Volkswagen Amarok features an Indian boy (who grows up into a man) going about his life with his trusty elephant who seems to come in useful in so many ways. And then his elephant kind of falls sick or something… time for the dude to get a replacement. Or so I thought… check the video out after the jump, it kinda brought the smile to my face and the Amarok looks pretty damn good too!

The Amarok is a ladder frame truck with a choice of either a 2.0 litre single turbo diesel engine with 120hp and 340Nm or a 2.0 litre sequential twin turbo diesel with 161hp and 400Nm. Not exactly Navara-beating numbers but the engine is smaller at 2.0L versus 2.5L.

What’s interesting is that two different 4WD systems are available – a high-low 2WD-4WD switchable version that we’re familiar with and also 4MOTION permanent all-wheel drive that uses a Torsen differential to distribute drive at a 40:60 ratio so that the wheel with the best traction gets the most power.

Anyway check out the video after the jump.
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Lexus LFA breaks a champagne glass with its exhaust!

June 3, 2010 at 11:55 pm By Jacob Alexander Filed Under Cars, Lexus, Videos

Lexus’s new commercial for its LFA exudes an innate level of style and luxury, with shots of its plush interior along with its futuristic control panel, and the insane burble of the rumbling engine that goes on to make an incredibly euphoric cry. Cry that is so intense that it makes a champagne glass shatter into a million pieces.

Before you start jumping to unnecessary conclusions Lexus clearly states that no CGI has been used to make the glass crack, just a little bit of science. The LFA among other things is known for its beautiful sounding engine and this has been achieved meticulously by a group of engineers through the tuning of the multi-stage exhaust system.

Through inspiration from the soundtrack generated from a Formula 1 car at maximum revs, the team created a unique sound by emphasizing the secondary combustion frequency of the engine and then introducing primary, secondary and tertiary firing harmonics. Its so unique that you can get it as a ringtone on your mobile phone.

They then hired a physicist to determine the type of champagne glass that shatters at the same frequency as an LFA’s revving engine. This was supposedly achieved at an incredible 7000-9000 rpm. Lexus has been causing quite a stir with the LFA recently, as it was announced that all 500 models had been sold. The more interesting point to the story is the fact that a third of these customers were from Germany. This from a land of BMW, Mercedes, Audi, and Porsches.

Each buyer has already put down their 100,000 Euro down payment so it might be to late to check your bank balance. Nonetheless watch the video and enjoy the precision of Lexus/Toyota engineering.
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Volkswagen Scirocco, Ford Focus TDCi and more on Driven this Sunday!

June 3, 2010 at 8:44 pm By Harvinder Sidhu Filed Under Local News, Videos


Watch Driven Episode 9′s Promo

Episode 9 of Driven will go on air this weekend where Harvinder will reveal his say on the mean-looking Volkswagen Scirocco which joins cars such as the Passat CC and Golf GTI in VW’s Malaysian line up. Driven also spends some time with pre-owned cars in a special segment where the hosts reveal their picks on used executive class cars, all priced at about RM50,000.

Finally Sharizan takes the diesel-powered Ford Focus TDCi for a spin around some ‘curvaceous’ roads in Pahang! The Focus is a car that is already famous for its balanced driving dynamics but how does this diesel variant perform? We will find out this Sunday at 10.30pm on 8TV.

You can also head to Driven.com.my to catch-up on previous episodes as well as to take part in The Double Barrel Hunt to put yourself in the running to win a chance of a lifetime ride in a Lotus 2-Eleven at the Sepang International Circuit.

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DTM driver Susie Stoddart takes the E63 AMG for a spin!

June 2, 2010 at 12:31 am By Paul Tan Filed Under Cars, Mercedes Benz, Videos

Scottish hot babe DTM racecar driver Susie Stoddart gives the new Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG a go around a racetrack. Apparently she likes to burn rubber while wearing heels. But to be honest there’s not much rubber burning in the video above actually, however there is a lot of sliding around and you do get to hear plenty of noise from the massive V8 engine under the E63 AMG’s hood, and boy does it sound good!

Look after the jump for a hi-res gallery of the E63 AMG.
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Ferdinand GT3 RS – a zero emissions “tuned Porsche”

June 1, 2010 at 11:26 pm By Jacob Alexander Filed Under International News, Laughs, Porsche, Videos

You’ve probably seen pictures of the chromed out Audi R8 being plastered all over the internet. That is nothing compared to this beautiful masterpiece. Named after the legendary Porsche founder, the Ferdinand GT3 RS has nothing to do with the VW owned sportscar makers apart from the fact that it looks like a 911.

Make sure you watch the video filled with action shots of the car taking corners on a track with such precision on what I can only describe as bicycle wheels? The exterior is supposedly “painted” gold and features front spoilers that improve internal air circulation in the car.

All this weighs in at just under 99.6 kilograms and only because it doesn’t have an engine. Watch the video above to see a truly zero emissions Porsche-inspired vehicle, or head on after the jump to see more photos of this funny “vehicle”.
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All new BMW 5-Series, Volvo XC60 and more on Driven this Sunday!

May 27, 2010 at 12:06 am By Harvinder Sidhu Filed Under Local News, Videos


Watch Driven Season 1 Episode 8’s 30 second promo

Driven’s eight episode will hit the airwaves this Sunday at 10.30pm on 8TV and the team will put the Volvo XC60 to the test and find out if its safety features are anything to shout about. We will also showcase budding young racing talents that may soon become Malaysia’s upcoming Formula 1 driver and the grass root motorsport scene!

On the other end of the motorsport spectrum we talk about Malaysia’s involvement in Formula 1 with Lotus Racing – a team that carries British racing heritage and a Malaysian identity at the same time. Next on the sumptuous menu would be the exclusive review of the all new BMW 5-Series (F10) as Harvinder takes you to Lisbon, Portugal to find out if the new 5 betters the previous E60 model or not.

You can also take part in The Double Barrel Hunt contest, catch up on past episodes and share your comments at Driven.com.my.

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Marisa Miller does a burnout on a Harley Davidson

May 21, 2010 at 3:28 pm By Paul Tan Filed Under Bikes, Harley-Davidson, Videos

I know most of you have probably seen Marisa Miller in a swimsuit but have you seen her do a massive burnout on a Harley Davidson motorcycle? Yup, in her new ad campaign with Harley Davidson, Marisa had to do some of the bike stunts herself, and she shares her experience in the video above. There are a few more videos related to the ad campaign after the jump.
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