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Video: Second Fast Five trailer hits the web

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fast five paul walker and vin diesel

Fast Five film flies into theaters April 29th – Click above to watch video after the jump

Fast Five, the latest installment in the Fast and Furious franchise, is fast approaching. This fifth Fast film features stars Vin Diesel and Paul Walker reprising the roles of Brian O’Conner and Dom Toretto. Other familiar faces find their way back for Fast Five; including Jordana Brewster, Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson and Sung Kang.

Universal aired a trailer during back in December of 2010, and now they’ve flipped forth with another look at Fast Five. Click past the jump to find the feature-film trailer for fifth Fast flick, which hits theaters on April 29th. Fantastic!

Gallery: Fast Five

[Source: Universal Pictures]

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Ferrari Four hits the dunes, invites us inside

Filed under: Performance, Wagon, Hatchback, Ferrari

Ferrari FF in the dunes

2012 Ferrari FF – Click either image for high-res image gallery

Ferrari FF interior Ferrari’s unprecedented FF marks a startling new direction for the Italian automaker. The first all-wheel-drive Ferrari is also the first factory shooting brake, picking up where coachbuilt specials like Drogo’s 250 GTO Breadvan and Chinetti’s 365 GTB/4 Panther left off in the 1960s.

Until now, we’ve seen the FF from the studio, we’ve seen it powering through snow drifts and we’ve seen it in person on the floor of the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. But to coincide with its public debut, Ferrari has hit us with another batch of images, apparently shot in Abu Dhabi around the grounds of the Ferrari World theme park. Among the fresh shots are also the best views we’ve gotten yet of the meticulously-crafted bovine graveyard that is the FF’s commodious interior. Check ’em out in the updated high-res image gallery below.

Gallery: 2012 Ferrari FF

[Source: Ferrari]

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Video: New Transformers 3 commercial hits during Daytona 500

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Transformers 3 Jimmy Johnson Car

Autobots in NASCAR… who knew? Click above to watch the video after the jump

Excuse us if we’re not all that excited about Transformers 3. The novelty of seeing fantastically animated versions of the toys we played with as youngsters died off right about the same time an SR 71 Blackbird turned into old man Decepticon in T2. But hey, at least we can consider watching any movie featuring Megan Fox. Oh wait, she was replaced.

You know what could get us jacked for T3? NASCAR Transformers.

We kid, of course, but it appears we’re going to receive exactly that – Autobots with numbers on the doors – even if we didn’t ask for them. Hit the jump to watch the latest commercial for the July blockbuster. We’re told the ad was aired during the Daytona 500… can’t say we were watching. Then again, if NASCAR allows Jimmie Johnson’s car to be fitted like the T3 car pictured above, they’d have our attention in 2012.

[Source: YouTube]

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Video: New Transformers 3 commercial hits during Daytona 500 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Video: Volkswagen Golf24 enduro racer hits the track

Filed under: Motorsports, Hatchback, Volkswagen, Racing

volkswagen golf24 on the track Volkswagen Golf24 endurance racer hits the track – Click above to watch video after the jump

Volkswagen’s stunning new widebody racing Golf was recently shown off in in photographic fashion and now we finally have some noise and moving imagery of the Golf24 endurance racer thanks to a new VWvideo.

The people’s racer was filmed on a track conducting some shakedown runs before it tackles the 24 Hours of Nürburgring. This isn’t just some tarted-up Golf with a roll-cage installed: Under the hood sits a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder producing 434 horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque. That go-fast energy is channeled through a six-speed sequential gearbox and sent out to all four wheels. Click past the jump to see the Volkswagen Golf24 in action.

Gallery: Volkswagen Golf24

Volkswagen Golf24

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2011 Ford Territory hits the web ahead of tackling Australia

Filed under: Crossover, Ford, Australia

2011 Ford Territory

2011 Ford Territory – Click above for high-res image gallery

Ford has finally unleashed information on the production version of the 2011 Territory, giving us all the skinny on what Australian buyers can look forward to when the crossover hits showrooms this May. The party gets started with an all-new exterior that makes use of Ford’s kudzu-like kinetic design language. The Territory now wears a fascia that’s reminiscent of the new global Focus and more than a few Aston Martin products, and the rear produces a cohesive look thanks to integrated glass in the rear quarters and hatch.

The Territory will be available in three configurations when it lands: TX, TS and Titanium and while there’s preciously little information available about what will power those machines, we do know that a diesel mill will find its way under the hood. There’s also some indication that the CUV won’t be available with a manual transmission no matter what engine you opt for.

Inside, Ford has graced the new Territory with an interior that borrows a bit from the Falcon. A large LCD touch screen dominates the dash, and the center stack looks to be cleanly designed. Hit the jump for the full press release.

Gallery: 2011 Ford Territory

[Source: Ford via WorldCarFans]

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Mazda MX-5 Miata hits 900K… next stop, one million

Filed under: Convertible, Performance, Etc., Plants/Manufacturing, Mazda

20th anniversary Mazda MX-5 Miata live in Geneva

20th Anniversary Mazda MX-5 Miata special edition – Click above for high-res image gallery

Mazda has announced that the automaker has turned out 900,000 units of its MX-5 Miata since the car first put tire to pavement in 1989. Of that astronomical number, a staggering 45 percent were sold here in North America, which means that 388,000 of the droptops have been shipped to our continent over the past 22 years.

Mazda attributes the vehicle’s success to its ability to adhere to what made the convertible a sales winner in the first place – offering basic sports car appeal with one of the highest fun-per-dollar ratios of any vehicle out there. Since 1989, the convertible has undergone two complete redesigns and a slew of minor updates along the way. The MX-5 crested the 500,000 unit mark back in 1999, and sales of the winsome roadster continue to march on impressively. Click past the jump to check out the full press release on the occasion for yourself. Thanks for the tip, The Typical Guy!

Gallery: Geneva 2010: Mazda MX-5 20th Anniversary

[Source: Mazda]

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Volkswagen hits Qatar with a pair of special Touaregs

Filed under: Performance, SUV, Volkswagen, Misc. Auto Shows, Middle East, Luxury, Racing

Volkswagen Race Touareg 3 Qatar

Volkswagen Race Touareg 3 Qatar (above) and Touareg Gold Edition (below right)
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After three consecutive wins in the famously brutal Dakar Rally, Volkswagen is no stranger to cresting dunes and speeding across desert terrain. And now the German automaker has rolled in to Qatar with a pair of very special Touaregs.

Most enticing of the two is the Race Touareg 3 Qatar. Envisioned as a street-legal version of the rally raider that recently locked out the podium at Dakar, the Race Touareg 3 Qatar looks every bit the beast it’s based on, with a few nods towards usability. It packs the same 300-horsepower 2.5-liter TDI, with the 16-inch wheels of the rally machine swapped out for gold-colored BBS wheels complimented by the “Race Touareg” wording in gold across the “Magic Morning” white flank.

Inside is where the real changes have been made, however, upgrading on the bare-bones race cabin with one designed after the cockpit on a stealth aircraft. The ergonomics and appearance of the interior have been thoroughly worked over, characterized by matte carbon-fiber trim and a Serpetino Grey Metallic role cage, with Recaro racing buckets and door panels trimmed in Nubuk and perforated Nappa leather in black, grey and red.

Volkswagen Touareg Gold Edition The Race Touareg 3 Qatar is joined on Volkswagen’s show stand in Doha by the Touareg Gold Edition. As you might have guessed, the Gold Edition is decked out in 24-karat gold trim inside and out. The shiny stuff coats the 22-inch wheels, roof rails, window frames, door mirrors, grille surround and more. The interior is likewise distinguished by gold trim, “complimenting” (as it were) the Luna trim color, Alcantara roofliner, Nappa leather seats, natural brown leather and Walnut Burr veneers.

The gold-trimmed SUV is bound to be a hit with the Persian Gulf crowd, but halfway around the world we’re hoping the Race Touareg 3 Qatar makes its way from the show floor to the showroom and onto our streets as a compelling import alternative to the Ford Raptor. Too much to wish for? Only time will tell, but you can follow the jump now for the full press release and scope out the two concept vehicles in the pair of high-resolution image galleries below.

Gallery: Volkswagen Race Touareg 3 Qatar

Gallery: Volkswagen Touareg Gold Edition

[Source: Volkswagen]

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Harley-Davidson FXS Blackline Softail hits the streets [w/video]

Filed under: Motorcycle

Harley-Davidson FXS Blackline Softail

Harley-Davidson FXS Blackline Softail – Click above for high-res image gallery

The minds at Harley-Davidson have just unveiled the newest creation to arise from the company’s Dark Custom project. Called the FXS Blackline, the new take on the Softail wears resculpted tin, including a bobbed rear fender and an asymetric tank design that departs a bit from the bike’s standard look. Get a little closer and you’re likely to notice that the big V-twin at the heart of the Blackline has been powder coated black in all the right places. HD’s designers also dropped in a compact headlight and a tiny speedometer for more custom look.

Of course, this particular Softail is defined by two things. First, Harley-Davidson says that the FXS Blackline wears the lowest seat that the company has ever installed on a bike. The rider sits a mere 24 inches off the ground, and combined with unique “split drag” handlebars, the Blackline looks to have a personality that’s a good deal different from the rest of the Dark Custom creations. Hit the jump for a look at the full press release and a quick video.

Gallery: Harley-Davidson FXS Blackline Softail

[Source: Harley-Davidson]

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2011 Hyundai Elantra configurator hits the web

Filed under: Car Buying, Sedan, Hyundai

Hyundai Elantra Configurator

2011 Hyundai Elantra configurator – Click above for high-res image gallery

Have you been itching to build your 2011 Hyundai Elantra? Scratch away, because the Elantra configurator is now up and running. We went through and built one ourselves… our fully-spec’d black-on-black 2011 Elantra Limited will only cost us $22,830, not too shabby since that includes the Premium Package, carpeted floor mats and an iPod cable.

After spending some time with the car, we opted for the surprisingly fun automatic transmission instead of the manual gearbox. We know that might be sacrilege to some, but the auto makes for a more enjoyable vehicle. How would you spec your new Hyundai Elantra? Sound off in the comments. Thanks for the heads up, Matchbox1966!

Gallery: 2011 Hyundai Elantra: First Drive

2011 Hyundai Elantra

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Video: Fast and Furious Five trailer hits the web

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Fast 5 cast

Fast and Furious Five: Fast 5 trailer – Click above to watch video after the jump

You can make fun of the series all you want… but you know you are going to watch the next installment in the Fast and Furious franchise. The fifth film, called Fast 5, is set to hit theaters (including IMAX) on April 29th, 2011. Paul Walker and Vin Diesel are back again reprising the lead roles of Dom and Brian. Also back are Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris and Sung Kang (which is surprising since we’re pretty sure he died in Tokyo Drift, no?).

Fast 5 takes place in Rio de Janeiro, where the crew is forced to perform “one last job” in order to earn their freedom. A new law enforcement agent stands in their way – played by none other than Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The film will surely be filled with plenty of gratuitous vehicular action that looks great on camera while breaking every conceivable law of physics.

The trailer for the film, which is available after the jump, features only a few clear shots at some of the cars in the flick. We spy (deep breath) an E39 5 Series, a pair of matte black Charger police cars, a modified 350Z, a resto-mod Charger, a few glimpses of parked Porsches, some assorted SUVs that are promptly trashed, an old VW bus, a Ford GT, what appears to be a Mongoose Motorsports Corvette Grand Sport Roadster replica, a Nissan GT-R and a few others we may have missed.

Live your life a trailer at a time… in the next two minutes or less… you’ll be free. Thanks for the tip, Alex!

Gallery: Fast and Furious Five trailer

[Source: MovieFone]

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Video: Fast and Furious Five trailer hits the web originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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