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Guess What this BMW X6 is Hauling Up in the Snow
'Snowcat' is a generic term used for enclosed-cabin, fully tracked machinery that are made exclusively for use in snow (hence the name). They are employed not only on ski resorts, to prepare the trails, but also by military forces and other organizations. As 4x4s have evolved in the past two decades from rugged, no-frill tools to civilized and luxurious vehicles that retain some degree of off-road capability, seeing one stuck in mud or snow is not uncommon these days – especially if the driver hasn’t fitted winter tires.
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Snow-stuck Driver Gives Car A Push, Chases It Down The Road…
Ah, the perils of winter: snow, ice, slush and sleet. Apparently, Romania has been experiencing extreme weather conditions with freezing temperatures and plenty of snow-fall these past few days, and naturally, when that happens, people get into trouble....
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Winter Is Coming, How About A Tracked Off-road Armchair Ev With 400nm / 295 Lb-ft?
There are many ways of conquering the snow that is close to falling or has already fallen in many parts of the world, especially in Russia; there are quads/ATVs, snowmobiles, 4x4s equipped with snow tires and even Segways on studded tires to name but...
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Fighting Nemo In An Alfa Romeo 8c Competizione Sounds And Looks Like A Lot Of Fun
Surprise, surprise; as it turns out, not everyone was stuck at home behind mountains of snow and blocked roads in Boston during this past weekend's winter storm "Nemo". There was a certain driver enjoying the slippery roads and snow-covered...
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This Is How Canadians Clear The Snow Off Their Roads
In some places, a little bit of salt and a pickup truck fitted with a plow will do fine to clear the roads when Mother Nature shakes her head and sprinkles her dandruff, but in certain areas, it's just won't do the trick, at least not in a timely...
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Video: Norwegian Ice Racing Puts Four To The Fjord
If there’s one motorsport event that’s least likely to see the light of day in Australia, its winter track days. We just don’t have the climate for it. Norway, on the other hand, is perfect for these sorts of things. All you need...
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