Climb attack drifter in Brazil

Check this bit of driver skill out... from Rhys Millen and his 750bhp rear-wheel-drive RMR/Red Bull Hyundai Genesis Coupe, as he shows us the broadside route up the Serra Do Rio Do Rastro pass in Santa Catarina, Brazil. The superb video was shot and edited by www.DCChavez.com at the Red Bull Xtreme Drift event. Kick-ass!

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Global Tuner GP issue of Road Magazine live NOW!

The latest FREE monthly issue of ROAD Magazine is live NOW - Featuring a report on the brand new, exciting American time attack race – Global Tuner GP. ROAD's first lady, Ashley Van Dyke had a huge role to play in organising and running this brilliant new race meet and we have a report written by race winner, Andy Pilgrim. You can read it live now at www.issuu.com/roadonlinemagazine/docs/road_9 and it will be up on the www.roadmagazine.co.uk and www.skiddmark.com websites very soon. Enjoy some Californian warmth in the depths of our Winter...

Seven Second 'Ring King

This classic clip still makes our sides split... "danke!" Best You Tube short clip ever? (NB: Mildly bad language!)

Rolls Royce Ghost Drifting - really!

Our friends Sliproadjunkies.co.uk shared this one with us, and we had to share it with you... seeing is believing here!

VW Bluemotion Scirocco and Passat CC

VW's brilliant Bluemotion Technology range is now to include the Scirocco and Passat CC range. Utilising new Stop-Start technology, battery regeneration systems and improved aerodynamics, the Bluemotion Scirocco and Passat CC will be the most economical and lowest emission versions yet. Entry-level Scirocco BM models, from £21,500, will have the 2.0-litre TDi with 140PS, offering up to 62.8mpg (up from 55.4mpg) with a manual six-speed 'box, or 57.6mpg (up from 51.4mpg) for the DSG 'box, with substantial drops in emissions also. There will also be a £23,440 BM 2.0-litre GT version, offering 170PS, offering 55.4mpg (was 53.3mpg) manual, or 51.4mpg (was 50.4mpg) DSG, also with less emissions. Passat CC engines will be the same options, but also come with regenerative braking system as well as Stop/Start and better aero packs, for the first time, from £23,555-£25,850. For further information visit www.volkswagen.co.uk

Gas R34 @1018HP

You'd want to know your dyno straps were nice and strong for this monster of a Skyline... knocking out 1018bhp. Respect!

Next generation Impreza

Subaru have just unveiled this innovative design concept for the Impreza, in sporty four-door coupe form. Cool eh? It marks yet another paradigm shift in the Impreza pedigree – bringing it boldly into the C21st, with designers concentrating on 'dynamic flow' and a 'confident stance.' Subaru say the concept will also feature the next generation of 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated Boxer engines, with Lineartronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) – as well as the latest 'infotainment' and safety technology; including Subaru's new 'EyeSight' system, using cameras mounted on the front edge of the roof, relayed back to the in-car central monitor and connected to 'collision-prevention' technology. Swift, sexy and safe... what do you reckon?

Audi's compact class RS 3

Audi has launched its first-ever 'compact class' RS model, the RS 3 Sportback. Orders are open from December, priced at £39,990, with deliveries expected April 2011. It's loaded with a 2.5-litre TFSI, Direct Injection, turbocharged five-cylinder lump, linked to a seven-speed S Tronic twin clutch gearbox and, naturally, Quattro 4WD. It's quoted to deliver 340PS and 450Nm, 0-62mph in 4.6s, a limited 155mph V-max and 31mpg. Additionally, it will have 19-in rims, flared lightweight C-F-reinforced plastic wings, a wider track and Sport function offering enhanced throttle response and exhaust growl, and adjustable Electronic Stability Control maps. C21st pocket Quattro? What do you reckon...?

Porsche unveil lightweight Cayman R

The Porsche Cayman R is here - making us wonder what the hell is the point of buying a £70-odd-K 911 these days? On sale from February for £51,731, the Cayman R is a lightweight (55 Kg off the S model), 10 bhp more powerful  (330 bhp) version of the already-brilliant mid-engined coupe. 0-60 mph will drop to 5.0s dead for the manual (up 0.2s over the S), or 0.5s quicker with the PDK dual-clutch transmission, to just 4.7s. And the Cayman R will reach a 175 mph V-max now too. Added to the Cayman's already fabulous looks, brilliant build quality and amazing Jekyll and Hyde drive, the R will come with a fixed rear wing, black-framed halogen headlamps, 19-in lightweight rims, C-F seats, ally doors skins (from the 911 Turbo and GT3), 20 mm lower sports suspension and - best of all - a standard limited slip differential. The only thing we hate is the new colour... 'Peridot'... what do you think?
See it unveiled in LA at www.porsche.com/cayman-r-live

Jari-Matti Latvala on-board: Rally GB

The end of the two-litre era in WRC on Rally GB this weekend just gone... and here's how Jari tackled Sweet Lamb... Go On Son!

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Global Tuner Grand Prix 2010

This clip takes a while to get going. The racing proper starts about five mins in... but is worth the wait. The quality of the cars involved is fantastic.
The brand new Global Tuner GP is held at Laguna Seca in California, and we will be running a ROAD special issue on the stella event real soon, via our American first lady, Ashley Van Dyke... keep your eyes peeled...
For more info, see www.globaltunergp.com