Category: Videos
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Zero to Sixty: The Laser Lights of the Audi R8 LMX
Our Zero to Sixty series is about finding the most compelling video of the week to give you a jolt of energy. Finding such a video was no problem today as soon as we laid eyes on Audi’s production about its 2014 R8 LMX. Audi is in the news this week for winning the 24…
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Zero to Sixty: 32 Car Name Meanings Explained by Mental Floss
As you know, our Zero to Sixty video of the week series is usually tailored for a quick burst of energy, but every now and then we like to make an exception. This week’s video is a bit longer, but that’s because it’s chock full of knowledge. Specifically, it’s an episode of everyone’s favorite quirky…
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Best in Class: Leith Ford Listens in on Detroit Movement
This week’s Best in Class squeaked in just before the cutoff. This morning, Leith Ford put an ear to the ground to catch some of the beats fresh off the assembly line in Detroit. Enjoy reading about Ford’s involvement in the Detroit Movement music festival. — Some of our older readers have no doubt heard…
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Zero to Sixty: Nintendo’s Mario Takes the GLA-Class To Mushroom Kingdom
In terms of brand recognition, there are a few icons that people know no matter you go: Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, AK-47s, and possibly Michael Bay. One character, however, has gained global renown on a level that’s particularly striking since he’s existed only since 1981. A 1990s survey found that he was better known to American children…
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Zero to Sixty: Jay Leno’s Garage – “The Batman Tumbler”
When we launched the Leith Cars blog, our team wanted to offer unique categories that spanned a range of topics. Each day of the week generates consistent content, which includes highlighting one of our many dealerships to presenting the best blog published by our writing team. Wednesday’s writings may be the most entertaining – a…
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Fragrant California Air and the Carburetor of the 1957 Ferrari 625/250 TRC
Frequenters of our Zero to Sixty series will know that we have something of a love affair with car website Petrolicious. Their artful use of camerawork, delicate handling of light, sparing use of music, etc., etc., etc. make it hard to know whether we’re gushing more about the video or the car in the video.…
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Zero to Sixty: 2014 Maserati GranTurismo MC
As Boyz II Men once sang, “It’s so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.” The Fiat Chrysler Automotive group released its five-year plan for the various brands that fall under its umbrella, and that includes Maserati. While most in the industry didn’t expect too much of a shake-up, it became apparent just how serious the…
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Zero to Sixty: Nitto Tires Presents “Getting Started”
Normally the Leith Cars video of the week features a short clip of one car going really fast. This week’s video features a multitude of cars that are standing still. It being Wednesday, we like to give you an adrenaline boost to help you clear the hump, but today we’re trying something different. Today we mean…
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Zero to Sixty: The Paranormally Active Ferrari You Don’t Want to See
This week’s video comes courtesy of our friends/people-we-wish-were-our-friends over at eGarage. They like vehicles with a certain amount of panache, and the Ferrari in this video certainly has that, along with a few elements you wouldn’t expect. Titled “Ghost in the Machine,” fans of the Paranormal Activity movies will recognize some of the stylistic cues.…
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Leith Cars’ Zero to Sixty: BMW i3
Today’s blog, Zero to Sixty, tasks us to find videos that demonstrate the abilities of a given car, truck, or SUV. We often select cars with engines that roar or handling that clings to the road; however, today’s selection focuses on where the automotive industry is headed. That is why we will take a look…