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January 11, 2015

Dodge Viper: DNA of a Supercar

Dodge Viper: DNA of a Supercar
The Dodge Viper has long been one of the most sought-after American sports cars. Powered by a massive 8.4-liter, 645 horsepower V10 engine accompanied by thrilling, if not a little intimidating ride dynamics, the Viper is a very special car for a very special kind of driver.…
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January 11, 2015

Mercedes-Benz Teases Upcoming GLE 63 AMG

Mercedes-Benz Teases Upcoming GLE 63 AMG
Mercedes-Benz will be officially unveiling the boosted version of its G-series crossover soon, but in the meantime they’ve released a a very loud teaser video. We expect to see the official unveiling at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show with official specs and, hopefully, we’ll get to hear what it sounds like on the road.…
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January 11, 2015

Fiat 500 Sets World’s Record for Parallel Parking

Fiat 500 Sets World’s Record for Parallel Parking
Stunt driver Alistair Moffatt couldn’t allow his world record for parallel parking in the smallest spot fall. After hearing that Han Yue of China broke his record driving a MINI, Moffatt returned in a Fiat 500 to reclaim his record.…
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January 11, 2015

Kahn Design’s Land Rover Defender Huntsman

Kahn Design’s Land Rover Defender Huntsman
The coachbuilders and Land Rover enthusiasts at A. Kahn Design have unveiled the first model of its upcoming “Flying Huntsman” line, a Defender-based 105 Longnose. As the name suggests, the Defender wheelbase has been extended from the production 90 inches up to 105 inches in length.…
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January 10, 2015

Ride Along in the Red Bull Frozen Rush

Ride Along in the Red Bull Frozen Rush
Red Bull’s Frozen Rush 2015 kicked off this weekend at Maine’s Sunday River Ski Resort, and the racing looks to be incredible. What could be better than pairing heavily modified, 900 horsepower Pro4 trucks with the icy slopes of a ski resort in Maine?…
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January 10, 2015

Local Motors Launches $150K LITECAR Challenge

Local Motors Launches $150K LITECAR Challenge
Local Motors is a custom automaker that builds not only the outlandish Rally Fighter but also famously printed a car on a 3D printer. Following on the heels of their contest to design a lightweight sports car, the company just launched a new contest in concert with the U.S.…
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January 10, 2015

Dodge Viper Custom Program

Dodge Viper Custom Program
Considering how rare Vipers are of any model year, you might think owning a new Viper would be exclusive enough for most folks. Dodge doesn’t think so and it is set to roll out a new customization program starting next month to allow buyers to design their own car.…
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January 10, 2015

Low Mile 2006 Ford GT Heritage Hits eBay

Low Mile 2006 Ford GT Heritage Hits eBay
Ford built just 343 of the 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition as Ford’s 100th Anniversary car, and it’s since become highly sought after by collectors. With Ford’s incredible 550 horsepower mid-mounted V8 engine, these cars are like nothing else on the road, blending both modern technology and the heritage of the Ford GT.…
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January 9, 2015

Building the Porsche 918 Spyder

Building the Porsche 918 Spyder
The sold-out Porsche 918 Spyder is one of the most desirable cars on the road today. Producing nearly 900 horsepower from its high-tech hybrid drivetrain and wrapped in a carbon-fiber reinforced plastic body with looks that could kill, the 918 is the most technologically-advanced car Porsche has ever made.…
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January 9, 2015

GM Offers Corvette Z06 Buyer Engine Building Program

GM Offers Corvette Z06 Buyer Engine Building Program
For a long time, GM allowed buyers of the Corvette to go to the factory and help build the engine that would end up under the hood of their car.…
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January 9, 2015

Spy Shots Show Possible Mid-Engine Corvette Mule

Spy Shots Show Possible Mid-Engine Corvette Mule
There have been rumors swirling around for a long time now that Chevrolet was working on a mid-engine Corvette for the next generation of its popular sports car.…
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January 9, 2015

U.S. VW Golf R Pre-orders Sell out in 12 Hours

U.S. VW Golf R Pre-orders Sell out in 12 Hours
I’ll admit when I think of European sports cars, Volkswagen isn’t a brand that comes to my mind. Despite that fact, VW does have some cool cars like the GTI and the Golf R.…
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January 9, 2015

Volvo Will Show S60 Cross Country Sedan in Detroit

Volvo Will Show S60 Cross Country Sedan in Detroit
The Volvo V60 Cross Country is a very capable family vehicle with a loyal following, but let’s face it, not everyone wants to be seen driving a station wagon, even a nice Swedish one.…
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January 9, 2015

Ariel Nomad Off-Road Buggy Gets Official

Ariel Nomad Off-Road Buggy Gets Official
The Nomad off-road vehicle comes from a company perhaps best known for their lightweight track car, the Ariel Atom. The new Nomad is now official and available for order.…
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January 8, 2015

I Want This Turbo ’72 Datsun 510

I Want This Turbo ’72 Datsun 510
Back in the day, my next-door neighbor had an old Datsun 510. I remember its boxy shape well. It was a four-door and I remember thinking it was an ugly car.…
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