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ROAD 26: Skoda Special

ROAD 26: Skoda Special

Apr 25, 2012 |  No Comments

If ever there was one automotive brand that has re-invented itself successfully, it’s Skoda. Once the butt of jokes like: How do you double the price of a Skoda? Fill up the tank. Why do Skodas have heated rear windscreens? To keep your hands warm while you're pushing it. And the classic: What do...

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Group B Rallying is back!

Group B Rallying is back!

Apr 2, 2012 |  No Comments

Although it never truly dissappeared, having been adopted by Europe's historic rallying classes, Michelin is sponsoring a new event that aims to recreate the passion and atmosphere from the adrenaline fuelled 80s and 90s at the UK’s only multi-venue rally for Group B cars.

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Video: Ken Block reveals his plans for 2012

Video: Ken Block reveals his plans for 2012

Feb 16, 2012 |  No Comments

If you read my interview with Ken Block a few months ago - The Accidental Hero, then you'll already know about Ken's prodigious talent as a graphic designer, photographer and marketer.

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Markku Alen takes Ferrari’s FF on a snow-covered forest stage (VIDEO)

Markku Alen takes Ferrari’s FF on a snow-covered forest stage (VIDEO)

Feb 2, 2012 |  One Comment

After watching this video, you'll probably be thinking as I was "..wouldn't it be great to pit a Ferrari FF against a Lamborghini Aventador and Porsche 911 Turbo on a frozen lake, fitted with suitably narrow winter tyres?"

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The Accidental Hero – An interview with Ken Block

The Accidental Hero – An interview with Ken Block

Dec 9, 2011 |  4 Comments

This week we've been celebrating the Top 20 Global Social Video Ads of 2011 with Unruly Media, and while Volkswagen's The Force has been the phenomenon of the year, there is another which vies for the crown and which has not benefitted from the full-on promotional boost of the NFL Super Bowl.

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Type R MUGEN 2.2 provides a fitting swansong for the Honda Civic

Type R MUGEN 2.2 provides a fitting swansong for the Honda Civic

Sep 8, 2011 |  One Comment

Honda's Civic 237 bhp Type R MUGEN first emerged on the scene in 2010 - a hand-built, motorsport-derived hot hatch, with a 20-strong limited edition production run. But despite the appeal of its unique specification, only 16 cars were sold. With the 9th generation Civic soon to be revealed at Frankfurt, Northampton-based MUGEN Euro have...

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Gymkhana FOUR coming next week (w/ New Video)

Gymkhana FOUR coming next week (w/ New Video)

Aug 11, 2011 |  No Comments

You may not be a fan of Ken Block's Gymkhana videos, but there's no doubting their popularity, with Gymkhana 3 having now clocked up more than 36 million views on YouTube and becoming the most watched automotive video of all time. Well Gymkhana FOUR completed filming last week and will be hitting the interweb...

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Hybrid Function Hoon Vehicle plays the starring role in Gymkhana FOUR

Hybrid Function Hoon Vehicle plays the starring role in Gymkhana FOUR

Jul 25, 2011 |  No Comments

Over the weekend Ken Block unveiled his new racecar in its final livery - the Hybrid Function Hoon Vehicle (“H.F.H.V.”). Block described it as an "All new car, new livery, new awesome!" In his announcement he also confirmed that his newest Ford Fiesta race car, also known by the nickname “the hybrid”, is designed as...

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Ken Block reveals details about his Gymkhana FOUR racecar

Ken Block reveals details about his Gymkhana FOUR racecar

Jul 22, 2011 |  No Comments

When we caught up with Ken Block in Pembrokeshire last month, we discovered first-hand what his Gymkhana FOUR racecar looked like, we even learned what it sounds like, but Ken remained tight-lipped over the exact details of its powerplant. All he would say is that...

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Ken Block visits Wales to shoot Gymkhana FOUR (with exclusive images and video)

Ken Block visits Wales to shoot Gymkhana FOUR (with exclusive images and video)

Jun 28, 2011 |  No Comments

Earlier today we brought you news about Ken Block's latest plans for Gymkhana FOUR - most notably that he'll be driving a 'hybrid' powered Ford. Ken is currently in the midst of testing for the shoot, therefore information on the exact configuration of this hybrid powerplant is still a closely guarded secret, so the...

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