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Audi has launched a new YouTube video starring both past and present Spock actors from the science fiction hit, Star Trek. As many will already know, Star Trek Into Darkness film has just hit the silver screen. The new Star Trek see's Zachary Quinto taking on the role of Spock - previously played by Leonard Nimoy. The main talking point of the film is the comical way in which Audi compares its Audi S7 model (new Spock) to a Mercedes CLS model (old Spock). Another talking point of the advert is that Mazda are officially the automotive partner of Paramount Pictures, meaning...

Museums are great. They give you an insight into past years of amazing history, whether it is art, war or, in this case, the automotive industry. On a recent trip down south to Gaydon, I found myself gazing at some of the automotive world's most intriguing treasures at the Heritage Motor Museum. Walking around the museum, I took a few snaps of a number of interesting cars, some old, some new. So, sit back and enjoy a quick, virtual, 'Wikipedia-esque' walkthrough of the Heritage Motor Museum. Sunbeam 1000 HP Mystery (1926) This is essentially a 1920's version of the Bugatti Veyron. Built as a...

There are certain cars that are so massively popular you can expect to see them all around the world - the best selling/award winning Ford Fiesta for example. But with a change of scenery, comes a shift in automotive popularity, something of which I myself found to be true on a recent trip to Rome. While exploring the streets of the gladiatorial city, I took a few snaps of some of the cars which I found to be intriguing, rare or downright strange. Citroen 2CV The Citroen 2CV began its journey in 1948 and has since become one of the coolest looking vintage cars...

Some people dream of owning that classic Chevy or Mustang, hoping for a garage full of vintage classics that whet the appetite of both the motoring enthusiast and the boy racer inside of them. Many of these famous car models are renowned for appearing on the silver screen, ripping up the roads in classic films like the Italian Job (Mini Cooper), Bullit (Ford Mustang) and even 007 (Aston Martin DB5). But let's be honest, a garage full of dream film cars is very unlikely. Thanks to Hot Wheels and other collectible companies however, we can replace these famous film cars with scaled...

Caught our new Around the Web series yet? We're cultivating the finest viral car videos from around the web and putting them into a regular compilation for your viewing pleasure. You can keep up to date with Around the Web on a regular basis through our Facebook page. In tribute to the recent (appalling) weather we've been having, you'll notice that a few of the shots in our latest video are made of the white stuff. Take the gritty race shots at the Ferdinand Ice Festival 2013, for instance, with super fast cars drifting around the track with a low-setting sun gleaming off the...

We're big fans of YouTube here at MotorTorque. There's no shortage of car videos out there, from boy racers putting their cars to the test to viral vids of the latest incredible car ads to hit the market. But there are some videos out there that truly beggar belief. Don't believe us? Then take a look at our new Around the Web in 30 Days feature. We've taken it upon ourselves to find the very best viral car videos online today and collate them into a single video that'll blow you away. Around the Web in 30 Days will appear on a monthly basis,...

There have been countless examples of famous vehicles on-screen in television series, but seeing them enlarged on the big screen of a cinema makes the iconic cars and vans even more special. We are going to take a look at some of the best and most renowned vans to appear in some of our favourite movies with the help of MoneySupermarket.com, as well as taking a look at why the chosen vehicles are so well-known. Back to the Future - Libyan terrorist minivan 'They've found me. I don't know how, but they've found me' was the line uttered by famous on-screen scientist Dr...

Pets in cars is a contentious issue, particularly when it comes to insurance. But does having a pet wander freely in a car when an accident takes place invalidate motor insurance claims? Probably. Many insurance companies will claim the policy is invalidated for a number of reasons including misleading the company when the cover is taken out. This can take the form of registering as a second driver when it is actually your car, using the car for work despite specifying personal use only or keeping it on the street when the policy says it will be kept in a garage. And if...

Driverless cars are closer than ever to becoming a normal sight on our roads after the US state of Nevada made them legal. But what is a driverless car and will it replace today's vehicles in future? The main driving force behind driverless cars is internet giant Google, which has not only created a fleet of driverless cars including converted Toyota Prius models and a sporty Audi TT, but has tested them over half a million miles without incident. Driverless cars are exactly what they sound like; these are cars that use an array of radar, laser and other safety systems to scan...

The year 2012 was a spectacular one for motorsport as we saw witness to one of the most dramatic and exciting seasons of Formula One in the history of the world championship. Featuring a 20 race calendar and as many as six world champions on the grid, the 2012 F1 season saw plenty of close competition on a frequent basis. This year's championship was eventually taking by Sebastian Vettel for Red Bull Racing, his third consecutive title in a row. However several other drivers produced impressive drives on a consistent basis to make a case that they were the top driver of...