Autoblog Canada http://ca.autoblog.com Autoblog Canada http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/ca.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif Autoblog Canada http://ca.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Video: Driving a Bugatti Veyron is fun, so long as no speed bumps around]]>http://ca.autoblog.com/2011/12/26/driving-a-bugatti-veyron-is-fun-so-long-as-no-speed-bumps-aroun/http://ca.autoblog.com/2011/12/26/driving-a-bugatti-veyron-is-fun-so-long-as-no-speed-bumps-aroun/http://ca.autoblog.com/2011/12/26/driving-a-bugatti-veyron-is-fun-so-long-as-no-speed-bumps-aroun/#comments

Driving one of the fastest produced supercars around can be one of the finer things enjoyed in life, if you have the means to enjoy such an accomplishment. The Bugatti Veyron definitely comes up near topping the list, however driving one around city streetscapes may not be the easiest of tasks.

First, you have to deal with the attention of having a heard of followers stuttering behind their steering wheels following you, in most cases nearly hitting your multi-million dollar vehicle. Second, you have to deal with road hazards... and in this instance a road safety measure as simple as a speed bump, turns into a hazard that can have a Veyron owner sweaty in the palms.

Check out the Veyron after the break that is slowly crawling across massive Indian speed bumps at the highest setting on its adjustable suspension. Thankfully the powertrain can help the driver make up the loss time of dealing with those pesky speed bumps in the time it takes you to say supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.

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We have already explained to all of you how to keep safe in Winter driving, how to improve your skills, how to pack an emergency road kit and how to pick your Winter tires. Sounds like you're off to a good start then for this Winter season with the weather finally dipping down low enough that a heavy snowfall could put major Canadian cities into turmoil fairly easy.

Don't you worry, those crippling snow falls will be here soon enough and then everyone will be begging for the warm summer breeze again. However, we still have the beefier part of winter yet to endure. In fact, we aren't even into the actual season of Winter yet, the winter solstice is quickly approaching though on Thursday, December 22.

As always though, nobody can ever be fully prepared for what good old Mother Nature has in store to dump on us. For that exact reason TomTom has decided to turn our attention to the harshest of harsh conditions to remind us just how painstakingly awful Winter can get. Head past the break for the short greeting that will likely have you clenching your fist at Old Man Winter.

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Drinking and driving are two words that should never be used together, yet it happens far too often around the world effecting millions of people lives on a personal level. No one deserves to have their innocent life put at risk because of the negligent decisions of another.

With R.I.D.E. programs in full effect and numerous MADD commercials airing across Canada right now with it being the busy celebratory holiday season. Then it comes as no surprise that big alcohol conglomerates are looking to get the message across that their product should be consumed in a responsible matter.

Thanks in part to Johnnie Walker, what we have after the break is a clip of legendary F1 drivers Mika Häkkinen and Jenson Button helming the wheel of a 450-horsepower Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG to sign - er hoon - the asphalt pledge to never drink and drive. There is a lot of tire smoking, rubber burning greatness after the jump.

So what are you waiting for? Sign the pledge for yourself (just not in the same manner as these professional drivers did - pay close attention to the warning at the beginning of the clip).

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If you have been thinking about getting your motorcycle licence and putting a chuck of money on a bike lately, you may want to click away from this page as it may deter you from wanting to continue down that path.

A motorcycle offers zero safety to the rider besides the protective gear they may choose to wear. No seatbelts, no airbags, just the rider free and open to the elements and dangers of the road. To some that is part of the allure. Danger often stems from others on the road. A motorcycle rider is one of the most observant and careful operators on the road at any given time because their life is always on the line.

Although the riders we see in the video don't seem to be travelling in the safest matter, the one rider that strapped a camera to his helmet clearly did not deserve what was coming his way. The video after the jump shows that the moto group has the green light from some distance. Thankfully he wasn't severely injured and lives to talk (and show everyone else) about the experience.

If this incident escalates to a court battle, we think he has his rear end well protected.

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A runaway electric golf cart mysteriously came barrelling across the Dallas Cowboys Stadium field Saturday night after a high school championship football game while the winning team was celebrating on field.

Spring Dekaney defeated Cibolo Steele 34-14 in the Arlington, Texas NFL facility. After the game Spring Dekaney's head coach, Willie Amendola, was in the middle of an interview when the cart knocked him a group of others to the ground. The cart was relentless in its attack and managed to drag a bystander. Thankfully nobody was seriously injured, although one individual was taken to the hospital with a leg injury.

It seems that either the cart didn't like the fact that Spring Dekaney won the Class 5A Division II state championship, or someone else unfaithfully set the cart off by sticking a field marker on the accelerator. Others on the field were lucky that a field worker was quick enough to jump onboard and bring the cart to a halt.

Head past the jump to see the cart taking part in some human bowling for yourself.

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Winter driving can either be extremely fun when you know what you're doing and have a wide open road to your leisure or the exact opposite if you're on a heavier traffic riddled road. It is when others start piling on the roads as quickly as the white powder begins to fall that gets people up in arms and worried for their own safety. No matter how prepared you may be, someone else on the road may be the complete opposite and committing a foolish act that can put others in danger.

In the video after the jump we see a two lane highway that looks like it recently got a dusting of snow. Clearly it was enough to make the road a little slippery, and enough to have one drivers life flash before his very own eyes as he stops his car and prays to the heavens above. The driver's dash cam captured it all, and watching the video puts you in the driver's seat to feel just as he did.

We have a funny feeling he changed his underwear when he got home from his drive.

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In the morning everybody in the world puts their pants on one leg at a time. Everyone is human, and everyone makes their own decisions, whether those decisions are good or poor happens to be another story.

At Autoblog Canada we have no sympathy for what bad parkers get from the likes of law enforcement or others pointing out their flaws. Whether it be parking in front of a fire hydrant and potentially risking the lives of many, to parking in a handicap spot without a permit (which brings our blood to a boil) or just parking across two spots or more to protect their beloved vehicle. Those same feelings go towards people that drive all the wicked cars of the world that we drool over... even if it happens to be a Bugatti Veyron.

We are glad to see that the Czech Republic Police feel the same way as us and have no mercy on those that are able to drive such privileges. What you'll see after the break is police measuring to clamp down a tire boot to the illegally parked Bugatti, sliding the boot on top of the $11,000 wheel and $9,000 tire that is specially designed to travel at over 402 km/h.

Justice has been served.

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It seems like another one of our worldly chapters of Autoblog has been up to no good. And by up to no good we mean, doing the totally awesome. Autoblog Netherlands has swiped the keys to a 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S and took to the Autobahn to see if Porsche's claimed 302 km/h top speed is actually true.

The Porsche 911 Carrera S is fitted with a 3.8-litre flat-six that spews out 400 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque. The specific vehicle in the video is a PDK dual-clutch transmission iteration that was begging to be pushed to the limits, and as we know, the German Autobahn poses none.

Head past the jump to see how the car faired in its attempt to reach the claimed top speed.

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In big cities finding a parking spot isn't the easiest thing. After circling for half an hour you might finally lay eyes on (what looks like to you) the perfect spot. Though if you had a vehicle equipped with an Intelligent Parking Assist system, it would signal for you to keep circling for another spot, because it knows, unlike some drivers, that it would be impossible to squeeze into that spot.

But as we all know far too well, there are plenty of drivers on the road that have us questioning their driving abilities aloud in our own vehicles, asking, "Where did you get your licence!?". Today's idiot of the day from New York City deserves a swift kick in the rear for his actions in his Toyota Camry. Not only does he rub up close to both the Ford ahead and Nissan Quest behind his car to get into the spot... he pulls the same maneuver to get out of the spot after his day at work.

This video reminds us an awful lot of when Austin Powers gets stuck trying to do a three point turn in a hallway that is far too small for the little cart he is wheeling. Feel free to check out the video of the parking incident and a clip from Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me after the break.

Also be sure to let us know what you would have done if you caught the culprit red-handedly rubbing up against your car as you're approaching your vehicle in the poll after the jump.

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This Saturday, December 10, marks the day of one of the most anticipated, publicized and important soccer matches of the year, between Real Madrid and Barcelona. The two Spanish teams are set to square off with each other for the 216th time (including UEFA, Super Cup and Copa del Rey matches). Every one of those "El Clásico" matches, as the Spanish have named every meeting between the two clubs, has resulted in a match that keeps hundreds of millions of soccer fans on the edge of their seats screaming.

With the two teams being the largest cities in Spain and having the most followers globally, it is no doubt that a car company would look to capitalize on the number of eyes that will be glued to television sets. That company? Audi.

Audi has made a visually captivating spot featuring two A1 hatchbacks duking it out on the tarmac, just as the soccer clubs would. Both Audi A1s are finished in the colours and liveries of the two teams and offers as good of a depiction of an automotive soccer match as two Transformers actually playing soccer. Audi's perspective is pinned "La passion vuelve a dejar huella" and gives viewers a great unexpected surprise at the end of the spot.

The tradition dates back to February 17, 1929, and the all-time outcome of the matches place Real Madrid on top with 86 victories, where FC Barcelona has 84 and 45 draws. If you have ever witnessed a competitive rivalry, mark this at the top of the ranks. Click past the break to see who wins Audi's take on the rivalry.

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Jeep Wranglers are known for the hill climbing, off-roading prowess, but we would not even dream of an old-school Porsche attempting to conquer the steep sand dunes of Ocotillo Wells, California. Sure some Porsches have the abilities to overcome such feats, like the Porsche 959 and other models outfitted to compete in Dakar, but a basic Porsche would not be one we think of as fit for this duty.

It is so bizarre in fact that most of the participants at the dune stop their activities to watch the small coupe power its way up and down the hills in awe. They even applaud the driver for his efforts while reaching the peak.

Move over Motocross riders, this Porsche will race you to the top. See for yourself just how it's done after the break.

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Ferrari fires seem to be happening fairly often. Unfortunately, far too often. It was not long ago that we used to hear of a 458 Italia igniting fairly often. Today's tear jerking footage isn't a 458 Italia though, it is a 599 GTB stranded in the middle of the street in Dubai as the driver and passenger jump shipped as the vehicle began to be engulfed in flames while they were driving.

The driver and the passenger exited the vehicle safely and stood by as they waited for fire crews to reach the scene and put the flames out. Unfortunately this 599 is another prancing horse soul that has gone to heaven being a total write off, suffering the same fate as the cars involved in the 14 car exotic pile up we reported to you yesterday.

Click past the jump to view the unfortunate video of the red 599 GTB burning in the United Arab Emirates and another video following that on a black version of the same Ferrari that burnt to the ground about a month ago in Arizona.

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A multi-car pile-up in Japan has resulted in what could be recognized as one of the world's most expensive car crashes ever. Yesterday morning, at 10:16am (local time) a total of 14 vehicles were involved in an exotic fleet accident on the Chugoku Expressway, which was wet from rain, in the south-west of Japan. The 14 cars involved in the accident included eight Ferraris (with the likes of a F512, F355, F430 and 360 Modena), three Mercedes, two Toyotas, a Nissan Skyline GT-R and a Lamborghini Diablo. Luckily for all involved there were no serious injuries, however, 10 individuals did sustain bruising and minor injuries.

The accident occurred when one 60-year-old Ferrari driver was switching lanes and lost control of the vehicle. The driver could face up to three months in jail or a fine as hefty as 100,000 yen ($1,300).

Many of the vehicles have already been declared as written off, leaving owners heartbroken as their pride and joys have been turned to expensive scrap metal.

Click past the break for footage of the accident and don't forget to check out the images above.

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With Subaru unveiling the BRZ GT300 at the Tokyo Motor Show this week they have positively ramped up the hype circling the car. With their latest video they have turned the hype meter on the amp past 10 and cranked it even higher by giving us all a taste of what the BRZ GT300 sounds like.

To be honest, it sounds just as mean as it looks. Awesome.

Follow the break for your chance to hear the Subaru BRZ GT300 in some free revving action.

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Are you tired of seeing one old Toyota Corolla after another during your morning and after work commute? Do you wish you were gripping the steering wheel of a raging 6.2-litre V8 in the form of a Ford F-150 Raptor SVT? Oh, what is that - you don't have $55,999 to shell out on a Raptor? Thankfully one lucky owner is able to give you the nod back for nodding yes to every question posed above.

The Raptor SVT stands for everything that the Toyota Corolla is not, so click past the break to see some footage of the Raptor doing what it does best - eating up everything in its way.

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Here at Autoblog Canada we like to think that other people besides ourselves daydream of themselves as everyday action heroes. However, as almost everyday tends to play out, we don't get to be in the thick of the action as much as we would like. Good thing for action junkies there is the GoPro.

GoPro has released a video of the Red Bull Sea to Sky Beach Race which puts you right in the action. We found ourselves bracing our desks, feeling like the dirt was being flung up from the tire treads pelting us across our legs and tree branches swiping across our helmets. The video makes you truly feel as if you are playing in the sand with the rest of the racers. Don't take our word for it though; check it out for yourself after the jump.

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It is not very often that you drive by an accident and find something incredibly unreal that warrants you to rubberneck and slow everyone else down behind you. Then again, it is not every day that you would see a car stuck on top of a small boulder.

Here we have the handiwork of Helmut Schmidt, a 25-year-old from Hagenburg, Germany who has managed to situate the rear end of his Honda S2000 in the air by sitting it on top of a rock. He completed the feat by losing control of his vehicle, spinning out in three complete 360s and then coming to a stop once his car bounced up on top of the rock in front of a house.

Why was the rock there? Well, the simple answer is the homeowner wanted it there. Perhaps it was a safety measure to insure that a vehicle that had lost control wouldn't end up through their house.

Head past the fold to watch a video slideshow of other Honda S2000s that have had their share of unfortunate fates.

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Kanetix.ca, an online insurance quote comparison, has completed a survey of driving sins in Canada. The list reveals some common faults that, at one point or another, you have probably committed yourself. But we will be honest too; some of the points on the list have been committed by your trusty editors here at Autoblog Canada too. Let's face the facts, everybody makes mistakes, and nobody is perfect. That same saying can be applied to driving as well. Driving is a skill, and many people on the roads neglect that skill and take the privilege of driving as a right, however that is not how it should ever be considered.

As the 1,344 Canadian drivers over 18 years old voted, there are some answers that correlate with our list of why Canadian drivers feel less safe behind the wheel.

Head past the break to find out what was voted the highest bad driving habit in Canada.

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What do people usually do when an electronic device of theirs breaks? The usual answer is toss it to the curb and get a new one. Thankfully there are others out there that like to stray from the norm and provide us with an unusual video to get us through our day.

Here we have a broken, hallowed out, old school big screen TV that the owners were not happy with putting out for weekly garbage collection. No, they wanted to demolish it in another way. The group of guys from rural Ontario put it atop of a hill and planned to bulldoze it with a car. Thing is, their scheme didn't go according to plan. Instead of plowing into the big box, the driver jumps right over it and ends up breaking the car instead of the TV housing.

Check it out for yourself after the break.

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Southern Alberta had a sever windstorm this past weekend. Downtown Calgary was closed to traffic due to falling and flying debris. The aftermath resulted in fallen trees, broken glass, broken power lines.

Those travelling on the highways would have other worries, such as broken road signs, and heavy gusts cutting across the open land. As one family found out, they even had to keep an eye out for transport trucks driving nearby. A strong wind was able to toss the transport over on its side with ease. The young twelve-year-old that was filming the entire incident was definitely breathless after watching the track cut across the highway in front of their vehicle.

Click past the fold to watch the awe inspiring video for yourself and also another video that clearly shows just how powerful the winds were with a plane trying to land and being forced in another direction.

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