Anybody that has any interest in the art that is digital animation will thoroughly enjoy "TheDriver" animated series that has just hit YouTube.
If you remember, the series was first introduced a little under two years ago, only this time, it’s back with sharper details and additional footage that looks pretty impressive.
The scene of the animated series is Los Angeles and The Driver is a mysterious Stig-like driver that drives a stealth black Nissan GT-R and resides in billboards. If that sentence doesn’t sound ridiculous enough for you, The Driver also possesses some sort of magic powers, capable of teleporting everywhere, leaving only a cloud of purple of smoke in its wake.
As a vigilante of the streets of LA, the Driver apprehends law-breaking drivers that are hell bent on turning Los Angeles into their own personal race track. Street racers, petty criminals, drunk drivers, and the like are the enemies of The Driver.
Check out the re-introduced video and watch a goon driving a Nissan 370Z get his comeuppance courtesy of this mysterious crime-fighter.
After releasing a video showing off the sound of Bentley’s new V8 engine, the company has officially announced details on the new Continental GT V8 before its debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 9, 2012. The new 4.0 liter, twin turbocharged V8 engine will be offered for both the CT coupe and GTC convertible models and will go on sale in the summer of 2012.
The new V8 engine delivers 500 HP at 6000 rpm and 487 lb-ft of torque available between 1700 to 5000 rpm. The models equipped with this new engine will be offered with a new close-ratio 8-speed automatic transmission and will sprint from 0 to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds, while top speed will go up to 180 mph. Fuel economy and CO2 emissions have been improved significantly, but official figures will be released in early 2012. Bentley has promised that when equipped with the new V8 engine, the Continental models will be capable of traveling over 500 miles (800km) on a single tank of fuel.
"With the new 4.0 liter V8 engine we are widening the appeal of the latest generation of Continentals, introducing a completely new driving experience. The new engine will have all the exhilarating power, drama and performance you would expect from a V8 engine sporting the famous Bentley wings, effortlessly delivered with our characteristic ‘wave of torque’. This is complemented by innovative powertrain technology that delivers exceptional fuel efficiency and emissions," said Wolfgang Dürheimer, Chairman and Chief Executive, Bentley Motors.
UPDATE 12/20/2011: A leaked pricing reveals is offering us the European prices for the new Continental GT models. The coupe version is priced at 161,840 euro (about $211,600 at the current exchange rates) and the convertible version at 178,024 euro ($232,700).
UPDATE 01/12/2012: Bentley has unveiled a new video presenting the new Continental GT V8 in action. Enjoy!
We knew that The Black Eyed Peas’ Will.I.Am was the enterprising type, but even we were surprised that the BEP’s front man has entered the auto industry with the creation of his very own car, the IAMAUTO.
The car, which made its debut on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, is being put into production as a way for Will.I.Am to bring some jobs back to East Los Angeles, California.
“I invested my money in building my own vehicle ’cause I want to bring jobs to the ghetto where I come from,” he said.
We understand his motivation in trying to create some positive effect on his old stomping grounds and that on its own is very commendable, but as far as the IAMAUTO is concerned, well, the jury’s still out on that.
Looking at it without any pretense, the car looks like an aftermarket mash-up of "curious" proportions. It’s been built using OEM Chrysler parts and features a Beats by Dr. Dre sound system, which is probably the only thing we like about the car. Performance specs have yet to be revealed, but we do hope that it comes with an impressive powertrain.
Otherwise, we don’t know if this car will go past the ’fad’ phase.
