My French sucks and Google translate is somewhat lacking… But it sounds like someone rented this R8 for  a wedding, spent a bunch of time revving the hell out of it, and then it burst into flames. No car should suffer that sort of abuse, but I wonder what actually caused the fire. Video after […] More »

Another Lambo burnt to a crisp! This one had apparently had nearly completed a road trip back from the Indy 500 to Houston. Then just 130 miles from home the owner stopped for gas. While fueling the car went up in flames. He is claiming the motor was shut off. Insurance is investigating. via [Jalopink]

Jalopnik reports that a trailer caring a Ferrari 430 Scdueria, Lamborghini Murcielago LP640, several Bentley Flying Spurs and a BMW X6M caught on fire in Nakhon Ratchasima, Bangkok, destroying the cars. The fire burned through the truck’s brake lines, setting the trailer lose and blocking the highway for several hours. Total destruction is estimated at […] More »

Some people attach flamethrowers to their cars to make their burnouts extra crispy. This video goes to show that all of that is really unnecessary. All you really need is a super aggressive launch control system like this guy. That way, your exhaust can serve multiple purposes. You could use it as a: – extra large cigarette lighter […] More »

If for whatever reason, you’ve felt that Audi’s V10 R8 is “unimpressive” or “boring” or “excessively German,” I invite you watch this dyno video. Typically, dyno videos tend to be pretty formulaic. It’s not that this one isn’t, it’s just really well done. Do yourself a favor and watch this in HD. I’m going to […] More »

Another Ferrari 458 Italia has gone up in flames on a Swiss highway last weekend. The owner managed to escape the blaze scot-free , but of course, his Italia is nothing more than charred pile of rubbish like so many 458’s before it. According to Ferrari, the problem with the 458 is with a glue […] More »

Another day, another super car conflagration. Oddly, this one isn’t a Ferrari: it’s an R8. While it’s not technically a Lamborghini, it did go down like a true Italian sportscar. You can’t escape your genes I guess. The fire began in the engine bay and spread to the rest of the car, leaving the entire rear half […] More »