Indian Speed Bumps weren't Made for the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 [Videos]

As one of the most powerful and fastest production supercars in the world, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 becomes the star attraction wherever it goes. And India is no exception.

One of the 300 Veyron coupes that Bugatti built over the years was spotted at the Shamshabad international airport in Hyderabad, which is one of the largest and most populous cities in India.

As you can see in the videos that follow, even though the Veyron has a height adjustable suspension, riding over Shamshabad's humongous speed bumps is easier said than done. Mind you, no Veyron was hurt during the filming of the video clips…

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Top Gear Video Previews New Christmas Special in India

Some may call it a Holiday Special, all we know is that the wacky trio from Top Gear UK is returning to the small screen on December 28 for its annual special that will see Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May heading out to India.

After discovering that Britain does more business with Ireland than with the second most populous country in the world after China, the Top Gear crew set out on a mission to boost the trade between the two countries – or at least that's the excuse for the epic road trip.

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Ford to Preview New Global Model with a Concept at 2012 New Delhi Auto Show

The Auto Expo 2012 that takes place in New Delhi, India, from January 7 to 11, will serve as the backdrop for the presentation of a new, but as of yet unnamed, concept model from Ford.

The Detroit-based carmaker won't reveal any specific details about the study but said that it will preview an all-new vehicle planned for introduction in India as well as other global markets in the very near future.

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Man-Powered Ferris Wheel

Pleasure Wheels that were built out of wood and were powered by hand date back to the early 17th century and actually preceded George Washington Gale Ferris' marvel that appeared in 1893 at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Ferris' wheel was powered by two 100-horsepower engines, but it looks like in this town in India, the original method works best. 

Introducing, the one and only, India's man-powered Merry-Go-Round.

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Dancing with the Bikes: Pakistani Rollerblader Controls Motorcycle with Ropes from Behind

He's called the 'Skating King of Pakistan', well, at least that's the name given to him by the person that uploaded the video on YouTube, but watching him graciously endanger his own life as well as the lives of everybody else on the road, who are we to disagree?

And just to make it clear, the young man is not simply tagging behind a motorcycle being driven by someone else, but he is actually controlling the bike with a rope of some sort. You can watch him in the video after the break.

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Formula 1: Bernie Ecclestone Extends Austin Deadline, Says Europe “is Finished”

On November 18, Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone issued an ultimatum to the organizers of the Circuit of Americas in Austin, Texas, that was supposed to host F1’s return to the U.S. Ecclestone had said at the time that they had a week to get their act together and solve their problems.

Yet the deadline has expired and nothing has changed. Ecclestone, however, decided to give Austin another week to secure a deal for hosting the 2012 Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix.

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Rowan Atkinson Reaction When Massa And Hamilton Crash

Funny reaction of Rowan Atkinson when Massa and Hamilton crash in Indian F1 Race last weekend. For information, Rowan is a great McLaren fan. Priceless...

Here is the video of Massa and Hamilton accident.

Mysterious Tree

At a glance you may be confused the above tree with a massive trunk with a Baobab tree, which is renowned to possess the largest tree trunks of the world, but, this is yet another unknown specie which is seen in the close proximity of a hermitage deep in the dense forest in Andra Pradesh in India. And most importantly it is natural not artificial.

Now have a close look at the bark and experience the unbelievable figures of creatures engraved in the surface of the entire tree trunk. Absolutely real. Not man made.

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