The Motor Report Auto News Blog

It has a face only a mother could love but there is no disputing the uber sedan credentials of Cadillac’s new CTS-V. Its supercharged 6.2-litre LSA V8 packs a solid 415kW/747Nm and you will see it put to good use around the Milford circuit in this video.

Keeping the beefy sedan on the blacktop is GM’s Magnetic Ride Control adjustable damping system as seen in our own HSV GTS sedan.

Who would have thought a Caddy could cut a lap with this much dash!
» Read Article

If there is one option that every car should have it’s Lamborghini’s new Anti-Boredom Assist (ABA). Available on the new Lamborghini LP560-4, it’s a new technology that seems to counteract a bunch of other important technologies, including Traction Control (TC) and Electronic Stability Control (ESP).

Pushing the ABA button is something that should only be undertaken by experienced drivers, and it’s unlikely to be an option on Australian delivered LP560-4’s. More’s the pity.

This extraordinary Lamborghini commercial falls short of perfection only because we don’t get to hear the Lambo’s 5.2-litre V10 screaming in anger as it rips around the streets of Los Angeles. We do however get to see plenty of sideways action and understand a little better why the guy with the hot car always gets the girls.
» Read Article

Find more videos like this on AdGabber

While we Australians are served a diet of lukewarm, insipid and frankly boring car commercials along with our daily meds to ensure compliance, our friends in North America are treated like adults and have the pleasure of watching car commercials like the one above; designed to make them feel like kids.

The latest ad for Pontiac’s G8 warps time and takes viewers back to the days when they raced Scalextric slot cars in their parents’ lounge rooms and pushed Hot Wheels cars around roads that only existed in their minds. Yes, I remember those days well.

Lordy, the boys from Pontiac even have the G8 in the clip spinning, seemingly out of control. How do they get away with it?

Bugatti’s limited run partnership with Hermès has resulted in the ultimate Veyron, at least for those that like lashings of leather. Thankfully all of the Veyron good bits have been left untouched, which means under the skin is the same W16 quad-turbo 407km/h monster that we all know and love - it’s just draped in a more ‘dapper’ suit.

Click through to learn more about the Veyron Fbg par Hermes as the Wall Street Journal takes a closer look and asks the tough questions - is there a need for an even more expensive Veyron?
» Read Article