Archive for July, 2009

[Video] Felipe Massa in stable condition after skull fracture

At today’s Formula 1 Grand Prix qualifying in Hungary, Ferrari driver, Felipe Massa, was hit in the left side of the helmet by a suspension spring from Rubens Barrichello’s Brawn GP car. It struck Felipe in the head and fractured the left part of his forehead above his eye and fractured part of his skull, [...]

Cast your age vote

RawAutos.com needs your help. I talked the PR people at Porsche today to try and get into their press fleet program. That means I’ll be able to borrow their cars and test them.
Well, there are some things they need from me. Outside of the usual visitor information and time spent on the website stuff, they [...]

[Video] Top Gear series 13 episode 4

I’ve run out of things to say about Top Gear this season. Here they are is the best I can come up with…
In this episode; Jeremy and Richard argue about whether the new Ford Focus RS or the Renault Megane R26.R is better. James and Richard race the British Royal Mail Service in a Porsche [...]

[Video] Derek Bell does Goodwood with the Bentley Continental Supersports

When you’re Derek Bell, 5-time Le Mans racing champion, you tend to get a perk or two. This happened at The Goodwood Festival of Speed for this year when he was given the opportunity to drive the new Bentley Continental Supersports. Watch the video below.
The Bentley Continental Supersports, or the CSS, as it will be [...]

Germany takes back fastest ‘Ring saloon title: Porsche overtakes Cadillac

As we know, the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V has held the Nürburgring lap record for quite some time now. Porsche has finally answered back with an unofficial lap time of its own.

The brand new Porsche Panamera has been the subject of much controversy for Porsche. One thing that hasn’t been controversial about the new Panamera is [...]

2008 RawAutos Car of the Year Awards!

2008 RawAutos Car of the Year Awards!

The moment you’ve all been waiting for is finally upon us! 2008 has been a monumental year for so many good and bad reasons. It was a year that saw a number of firsts. Our nation’s first African-American President was voted into office. Global warming is supposedly causing record [...]

[Videos] Top Gear Series 13 Episode 3

Once again I’ve got the hottest coverage for you of full Top Gear episodes. I watch them first, and then I post them. This is yesterday’s, as in July 5, 2009, episode. It is pretty good. I don’t think it’s quite as good as the first two this series, but it’s still very entertaining.
First up [...]

[Video] McLaren F1 vs Bugatti Veyron

The other day I posted the first episode to the latest Top Gear series, and in there is a race in the desert between a 1993 McLaren F1 and a brand new Bugatti Veyron. Did you watch it? You better have… Here’s the video, just in case.
Now that you’ve watched it, let’s just recap here. [...]

Happy 4th of July!

It’s the fourth of July. And you know what that means… CELEBRATION! Most people will be drinking and having a great time. Just remember, don’t drink and drive, please. There are enough traffic accidents on the road, don’t make anymore. What’s more, don’t become a statistic.
Since you already think I’m an old man, have fun! [...]

[Video] Top Gear series 13 episode 2

It’s so hard to get Top Gear videos these days from anywhere with copyright laws playing so much of a part. The BBC has taken down pretty much every series of videos that shows each episode in a chronological order. And if they haven’t, they’ve pretty much scared everyone to only upload bits and pieces [...]

[Video] Top Gear series 13 episode 1

The first episode of the 13th series for Top Gear has some great bits. As usual, the boys are up to no good with a preview of the latest season showing some of their best work yet. Don’t we say that with every new series? Yes, yes we do.
First up after you see the trailer [...]

[Photos] Spyker C8 Aileron Coupe

Spyker, one of the sexiest automobiles on sale anywhere in the world today, released more photos of its upcoming C8 Aileron coupe that was shown at the Geneva Auto Show in Marhc of this year, and the NY Auto Show in April. Whenever you look at a Spyker you expect top notch quality and a [...]