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Video: Take a visual walk through the history of Vespa

Filed under: Videos, Motorcycle

Vespalogy Video

Vespa, Italy’s legendary scooter manufacturer, might just be the boot-shaped country’s most significant, transport-focused cultural export. With respect to Ferrari, it’s the diminutive and funky scooter manufacturer that put Italy back on wheels after World War II, with its line of user-friendly miniature motorcycles. Even today, Rome, Milan, and Turin are filled with Vespas, while the tiny scooters can be found in major cities all over the world.

Devour has posted a video that was put together by Nomoon, befitting of the brand’s off-beat heritage that recaps Vespa’s 70-year history. In a simple, animated style, Vespalogy shows a number of models that have defined the brand, from the original Paperino (shown above) to the Vespa 150 TAP, a model with an anti-tank gun used by the French military. Even the Vespa 400, a car designed by the brand’s parent company, Piaggio, and built in France by ACMA, gets a shoutout.

If you’re a fan of affordable, fun-to-ride transportation, take a look below for the full video.

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Take a visual walk through the history of Vespa originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 24 Jul 2013 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Video: Dodge does walk around of new performance models, including Charger SRT8

Filed under: Minivan/Van, Sedan, Performance, Videos, Crossover, Dodge

Dodge Charger SRT8 Walk Around

Dodge Charger SRT8 Walk Around – Click above to watch video after the jump

Itching for a closer look at the new line of performance-oriented vehicles from Dodge but don’t want to brave the polyester-clad wolves at your local dealership? We have good news for you.

Dodge has been so kind as to turn out a handful of videos that focus on each and every one of the new muscle-bound pieces of hardware. The clips feature plenty of insight from Fred Deperez, head of Dodge marketing and David McDonald, the engineer responsible for crafting the luscious new Charger SRT8. The videos are rife with performance figures and long looks into the engine bay, and you even get to spend some time gawking at the vehicles’ interiors as well.

Dodge has dusted off videos for the Charger SRT8, Durango R/T and even the Grand Caravan R/T for your viewing pleasure. Hit the jump to check out the footage for yourself.

[Source: YouTube]

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Video: Dodge does walk around of new performance models, including Charger SRT8 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Video: Mulholland Mayhem – Canyon drivers fail to walk the line

Filed under: Etc., Safety, Videos

Mullholland Drive - Line Crossing

Crossing the line in the canyons – Click above to watch video after the jump

There are plenty of roadways in and around Los Angeles that provide excellent opportunities to test a vehicle. Blind curves, dramatic elevation changes and scenic vistas combine to create wonderful stretches of asphalt. These roads attract great drivers and amazing machines, but they also attract more than a few idiots lacking in the common sense department. Those double-yellow lines running down the middle of the road are there for a reason, and ignoring isn’t just bad form, it’s dangerous.

One particular stretch of road that’s popular with Southern Californian drivers is Mulholland Highway. A camera crew is usually on-hand over the weekends, and one group has strung together a video showing a collection of lane-crossers showing off some genuinely lousy driving. Stay in your lane and hop the jump to watch the video. Thanks for the tip, Brandon!

[Source: YouTube]

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Video: Mulholland Mayhem – Canyon drivers fail to walk the line originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Monterey 2010: Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion paddock walk

Filed under: Motorsports, Classics, Racing

2010 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion

2010 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion – Click above for high-res image gallery

We can’t exactly say that we’ve always liked the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion – mainly because this is the first year that the event, formerly informally known as the Monterey Historics, is using that title. No matter what they call it, though, we have to say that we’re glad some things never change. By that we are referring to the fact that the paddock is open to everyone and that the cars you see are some of the most amazing vehicles you’ve ever laid eyes on. Even the non-race cars that serve as basic transportation for the drivers while in town can be achingly captivating.

We just couldn’t resist walking around for a couple of hours and banging off a few hundred photos. There are race cars returning to their stalls, some heading out to the track, others just parked and still others undergoing open-heart surgery. There are display vehicles and street cars, along with a few celebrities on hand to participate or just admire them. We’ve put together a gallery of a few dozen of our favorites below.

Gallery: 2010 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion Paddock

Porsches on the prowlDan Gurney and Bobby UnserChevrolet CorvetteJay LenoChevrolet Corvette

Photos Copyright (C)2010 Frank Filipponio/ AOL

Monterey 2010: Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion paddock walk originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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