Autos Blog - Vrooooom

Nissan GTR teaches a Bugatti Veyron a lesson

Kim Johnson — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 23:47:05 +0000

There have been videos going around the internet that feature the face-off between the 1,001 horsepower speed monster Bugatti Veyron and a modified Nissan GT-Rs.

Click on the video below.

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Now that was a no contest. And that is not about the headline we have.

There is a second video that we really want everyone to see. We are not sure if these are the same cars but again it’s a Veyron versus the Nissan GTR shot most likely in Moscow, Russia.

The next video is another tale (sorry for the spoiler but I really just can’t hold it any longer). The Bugatti Veyron might have a sticker price of 2 dozen GT-R but a win is a win. Maybe the Nissan had a magic power or something or maybe the Veyron had lost its engine along the way. No idea but the Nissan GT-R was able to do it!

Go ahead and click the play button so you will see what I have been ranting about.

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Some Top Safety Features To Look For!

Heather — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 20:19:44 +0000

Whenever you are opting to buy a new or even a used car, the choice can be completely overwhelming and while you want to make sure that you are choosing the right option, what is the right option? This is where your safety features come into play and that is exactly what we are going to explore in this blog – what features you should be looking for.

One, airbags, side and front airbags are definitely something that you should look into, that way you can make sure that if you do get into a car accident, you are going to be covered all the way around. Side collisions are definitely the worse and that is why side airbags are certainly the best option.

You also want to make sure that the car itself includes some sort of alarm, that way you can keep the car safe.

Cool Blue Electric — One Hot Spring Color!

Heather — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:25:46 +0000

When it comes to spring colors, there are a ton of different ones that you can get your car in; however did you know that electric blue is by far the most popular? Not only does electric blue make you stand out, but it is one of those colors that does make a person’s personality. It is fun, flirty and certainly chic.

You want something that looks nice driving around? That is electric blue. Just think about it – you are driving around in the spring, blaring your music with all of the windows down and you are hanging out of the window. I can tell you, that it is one of the best feelings!

You want a springy car, the electric blue is the color that you should be investing in this spring!

The Opel Flextreme GT/E Concept Is Totally Extreme

Heather — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:32:53 +0000

Extended range electric automobiles are becoming the new rage and Opel is jumping right on the bandwagon. Their take on this category, the Flextreme GT/E concept, will enjoy its debut at the annual motor show in Geneva, set to take place quite soon.

The Flextreme itself is a showcase of the new, future design aesthetic and direction that Opel hopes to take. Fun fact: it is projected that the Flextreme GT/E concept will achieve a whopping 0.22 Cd.

Thus far, GM has only gotten glimpses of some sketches and has only been tempted with a few teaser shots of this concept. Consequently, that is all we have to offer as well, but geez, what a tease!

2011 Porsche 911 Convertible — Come See It!

Heather — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 01:30:05 +0000

Personally, if I owned a car that was as cool as the 2011 Porsche 911 Convertible – I never would have brought it out in the snow, but it looks like autoblog.com did in fact catch the brand new 2011 Porsche 911 Convertible in the act. With snow on its tires and everything and that is not a typical sight for a car of this beauty and awesomeness.

The brand new 2011 Porsche 911 Convertible is actually a car that should not be out right now but it is just being tested and will be released soon enough – eventually maybe. Right now, we do not have a lot of specs on it but from the looks of it, the 2011 Porsche 911 Convertible looks awesome.

Personally, if I had enough money, this would definitely be the car that I would purchase, I mean just look at it!

Toyota’s 2011 Avalon — It’s A Little Lax…

Heather — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:39:28 +0000

All right guys, what the heck is Toyota doing? It’s like since they got burned by the recall, they are not coming out with cars that look almost like a Buick. To me – Buicks are for the older crowd.

My grandma had one and really, I do not think that they should even come out with them anymore; however that seems to be where Toyota is moving onto with their less-than-inspiring Avalon.

To me – this is one car that kind of looks run of the mill. Even though it is brand new, Toyota seems to be taking their cue from Buick … among other automakers. Sorry Toyota, try again next time!

Snowy Roads + Driving = Hard!

Heather — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:49:41 +0000

So you are driving around in the wintertime and you have front-wheel drive and your rear wheels are skidding. What do you do? Personally – I freak out whenever this happens but I do have some neat tips and tricks that will absolutely assist you when you are dealing with rear wheel skidding in the snow.

First and foremost you want to take your foot off of the gas – steer the wheel in the direction you want the front wheels to go. If your rear wheels are sliding left, steer left, if they are sliding right, steer right. If your rear wheels start sliding the other way as you recover, ease the steering wheel toward that side. You might have to steer left and right a few times to get your vehicle completely under control.

Whenever you are dealing with snowy driving, you always want to make sure that you pump your brakes – this includes the time right here as well. Rear wheel skidding is not the end of the world, but it can be scary.

Distraction.gov — The Website for Distracted Drivers!

Heather — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 02:23:36 +0000

One thing that is definitely becoming a concern in the driving world is distracted drivers. In this day and age with all of the technology that is floating around – I can tell you for sure that there are many different devices that can distract you, as a driver.

Whether you are dealing with an iPod or an iPhone or even trying to text on the latest smartphone out there, I can tell you for sure that you are at risk. That is why distraction.gov was designed – to educate you exactly how distracted driving can put you at risk.

Texting for example, this makes you 23 times more likely to get into a car accident than if you were just paying attention to the road.

Lambo Gallardo for Vanessa Rousso

Vrooooom — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 03:00:08 +0000

I don’t know if you’re a poker fan like me, but I can’t get enough of the game. I’ve seen quite a few famous poker players drive some sick rides (Patrik Antonius drives an Aston Martin DB9, for example) – and earlier this month yet another poker star bought her dream vehicle - a Lamborghini Gallardo.

Congratulations Vanessa Rousso – and be safe!

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The Volkswagen Amarok Runs Amok

Heather — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:11:39 +0000

I am generally a huge fan of most of the vehicles Volkswagen comes out with, to the point that they could probably attach a board to a couple of skateboards and I would like it.

And from what I have seen so far, the Volkswagen Amarok is no exception. I really, really like this pickup, and I am not usually a fan of pickup trucks.

This is one of the very first official pictures of Volkswagen’s new pickup. It is the production version of VW’s original SAR — the Search and Rescue concept, which was revealed in Hanover last year.

It is designed to reflect VW’s design aesthetic, especially by way of the styling in front. The truck is going to be built in Buenos Aires, at VW’s South American Factory.