Sometimes the action on screen can get a little too real, as was the case with the stuntman in Nicholas Cage’s latest film "The Sorcerer’s Apprentice," based on the epic poem that inspired the Disney animated classic "Fantasia."
Aparently the driver got a little too excited during the chase scene between his Ferrari was in pursuit of a Mercedes when the mid engined F-430 understeered on the slick Seventh Avenue, jumped the curb and injured two. The injuries were not life threatening and the victims were taken to Bellevue Hospital just to be treated.
You may be familiar with the musician Sheryl Crow; but did you know that she and a group of other celebrities are doing their part to conserve the Earth’s natural resources and lower their negative impact on the environment? With the help of her Mercedes Benz R320 BlueTEC the singer songwriter believes that “the newest clean diesel vehicles are eco-friendly and deserve as much attention as other gas alternatives like hybrids.”
These next generation diesel vehicles are extremely quiet, unlike the traditional clackers that you can hear from a mile away. These new diesels are cleaner and have an extremely efficient range of over 500 miles from a single fill up. The best part is that they qualify for similar IRS alternative power train tax credits just like their gas electric hybrid cousins.
What is most shocking is that the EPA estimates that the U.S. is capable of conserving 1.4 million barrels of oil per day, if only one third of the light duty automobiles on the road were state of the art clean diesels, utilizing technology like the Mercedes BlueTEC vehicles.
Oh no! Due to the overwhelming success of the fourth Fast and Furious movie at the box office, the Hollywood executives are green lighting yet another installment of the F&F franchise. In order to keep the gravy train rolling, Paul Walker explained, "This was supposed to be it — but without question, Vin and I will be coming back, we’re making the fifth one and we’re going to Brazil."
Of course we all secretly enjoy seeing the cars racing and the stunts even more, but the thin plots and seriously deep bromance (best parodied by SNL) are becoming a couse for concern.
Well don’t expect too many conclusions from Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen, because Paramount Pictures announced that there will be a Transformers 3.
The third flick will be tentatively released on July 1, 2011, and that would fit with the movie’s release pattern. The first one was released in time for the 2007 4th of July weekend, and the sequel is scheduled to be available again for Independence Day by being released on June 24th this year.
Hopefully everything will be resolved in two years, or every other July 4th we may have a new Transformers movie to go see. While we may like Megan Fox now, Transformers 8: Pit Stop may be a little too much to take.
Unfortunately, Charles Lewis Jr, the owner of the TapouT MMA clothing line has died in an automobile accident. Lewis was also known by the nickname "Mask" due to his constant face paint. The $300,000 Ferrari crashed into a light pole, ripping the car in half. Judging from the carbon fiber seats the vehicle looks to be a 360 Challenge Stradale.
The accident took place this morning at 1:00 AM. "Mask" was declared dead at the scene. A female passenger, who was ejected from the vehicle, was taken to a local hospital and remains in critical conditions. It is speculated that the Ferrari was racing another high performance vehicle, a Porsche, at the time of the accident.
A statement made by TapouT confirms Lewis’s death: "It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we must regretfully confirm the passing of our beloved friend, brother and co-founder Charles ‘Mask’ Lewis following a car accident that occurred last night. We are currently in the process of setting up a memorial service in his honor and will release more details as they become available. Many thanks to all for the outpouring of blessings."
Ever wonder why celebrities tend to stay away from the public? Well Jamiroquai front-man, Jay Kay, has a definite reason to stay in his room the next time he goes to a hotel. Kay was having a drink with some hotel staff, when an already drunk pastry chef started getting "aggressive" with Kay.
Kay ended his evening with the staff, and when he returned to his room later he found the chef, later identified as Aaron Billington, pelting his Ferrari Enzo with rocks. Billington was later arrested, and called his act a moment of "utter madness".
As much as we may appreciate Kay’s love for good cars, our advise to Billington is to next time just hit the man, and leave the innocent car alone.
First, we’ve got Danica Patrick in her 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit spread. Second, we’re got a Shelby Cobra (replica). Now go grab a beer... BOOM! it’s a trifecta.
In fact grab a six pack because we’ve got plenty more in the image gallery.
We’ve already seen toys and spy video of the next Transformers movie. Now it all comes together with the first trailer for Transformers 2: Revenge Of The Fallen. This is probably not all we’re going to get to see before the movie hits theatres starting June 26, so keep checking back for more.
The Stig is one of the best ideas in competition because no one can accuse the test resultsof being bias. For example if everyone knew Colin McRae (may he rest in peace) was Top Gear’s test driver, then people could assume that he drove the Subarus better than the Mitsubishis because he was loyal to his former team. The Stig levels the field. Everyone has a hard time disputing the driver’s results because no one knows who he is.
The only downside is that we are constantly wondering who is behind the mask. We have speculated a few different times about the identity of Top Gear’s Stig, but now it there is some pretty damming evidence published by a reputable newspaper. We won’t spoil it for everyone here, but hit the jump if you want to possibly meet Top Gear TV’s fourth member.
We’re usually not big on celebrity news at TopSpeed, but this wreck would have made it even without a sports star piloting this Ferrari to its demise. Soccer superstar (footballer to the rest of the world) Cristiano Ronaldo was out for a drive this morning when his Ferrari 599 met the wall of a tunnel near Manchester Airport in England.
No other cars were involved in the accident, and the Manchester United player escaped without a scratch. Unfortunately we can’t say the same about his Ferrari.
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