Motorsport 101: What is Hillclimbing? (0)
Well over a century ago, on the southern coast of France, in a place called La Turbie (just outside of Nice), one man said to another man ‘There’s a nice bit of road. I bet I could drive to the other end of it quicker than you could.’
And Hillclimbing was born.
Hillclimbing is one of the … read more
Recent Articles
Police Lamborghini Written Off (0)
Friday, December 4, 2009 •
One of the two Lamborghini Gallardos donated to the Italian police force in 2004 was involved in an accident earlier this week.
The Polizia di Stato (State Police) uses the 500hp supercars for a variety of tasks, including the transport of organs, fast medical emergency response and patrolling the autostrada with the aim of discouraging speeding … read more
Lancia: Best Ever? (0)
Thursday, December 3, 2009 •
The guys at Top Gear decided last Sunday that Lancia was the best car manufacturer of all time. While I don’t agree with that conclusion at all, I do think they highlighted two amazing cars that are often overlooked or forgotten about, two cars that have been amongst my personal favourites, ever since I was … read more
Car of the Week: 2010 Singer Design Porsche 911 (0)
Friday, November 27, 2009 •
Holy Fuchs!
Ok, I know what you’re thinking and before you say anything, I’m referring to the amazing wheels on this week’s Car of the Week. ‘Fuchs’ is just the style of this particular wheel, not a profanity. No, there’s nothing rude about four enormous Fuchs clad in sticky rubber. Nothing rude at all.
COTW this … read more
10 Ways to Become a Better Driver (0)
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 •
So, you’ve got a licence, a set of car keys, and you know the basics? Congratulations, you can operate an automobile. How do you become a Driver? Read on…
Jebel Hafeet (0)
Saturday, November 21, 2009 •
When the ruler of the UAE and one of the richest people in the world decides his palace needs a driveway, you’d expect something grand, especially when that palace sits atop a mountain, 1200 odd meters above sea level. The road to the top of Jebel Hafeet Mountain is nothing less than spectacular, an extravagance … read more
Submerged Bugatti Veyron (0)
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 •
Last Wednesday was a dark day for the automotive world. Andy House, of Lufkin, Texas, destroyed one of the finest cars on this planet. He drove his newly acquired and insured Bugatti Veyron into a salt water lagoon. Poor old Andy claims a low flying pelican distracted him, causing him to drop his mobile phone, … read more
Driving Tips: The Road Trip (0)
Monday, November 16, 2009 •
In many ways a road trip is a lot like sex. You should always have correct lubricants to hand, and all your equipment should be clean and serviceable before you begin. Though it can be tiring, falling asleep should be avoided, and always remember: even though it’s entirely possible to do it on your own, … read more
… and we’re back. (0)
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 •
I know the front page has been quiet lately, but there’s been plenty of action behind the scenes here at Excitador. From here onwards you can expect to see more frequent and regular posts on all aspects of driving, and over the coming weeks and months I’ll be introducing new features that’ll make excitador.com the … read more
Readers Question: How does Launch Control work? (0)
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 •
What is Launch Control?
Launch control is designed to give every drivers fantasy: quick, consistent acceleration from a standing start. It was originally pioneered in Formula One racing back in the 80′s and 90′s and later turned up on the spec sheets of more exotic production cars. Today the technology has filtered down to less expensive … read more
