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December 6, 2014

Chris Harris on the Tech of the Mercedes AMG GT

Chris Harris on the Tech of the Mercedes AMG GT
Chris Harris recently had a chance to get behind the wheel of the purported “Porsche 911 killer” from Mercedes-Benz, the AMG GT coupe. With a 4.0-liter 456-horsepower turbocharged V8 engine, a specialized 7-speed Getrag dual clutch transmission, and hydraulic steering, Harris takes a look at just how well the new AMG GT stacks up against Porsche’s sports car.…
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December 6, 2014

2015 Willys AW 380 Berlinetta

2015 Willys AW 380 Berlinetta
The Italian coachbuilders at Maggiora have teamed up with Carrozzeria Viotti to create the 2015 Willys AW 380 Berlinetta. Unveiled at the Bologna Motor Show, the car was designed by Emanuele Bomboi as an homage to the first Brazilian-made sports car: the Willys Interlagos cars built between 1962 and 1966.…
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December 5, 2014

A First Look at the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport

A First Look at the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport
If there’s one SUV that I’m excited about driving in the coming months, it’s the new Land Rover Discovery Sport. The first of the new Discovery series, the Sport builds on the success of the already exceptional Evoque, but offering it in a larger, more family-friendly package, and at a very competitive pricepoint.…
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December 5, 2014

Watch a BMW Spec E30 Go from 39th to 3rd Place

Watch a BMW Spec E30 Go from 39th to 3rd Place
The Spec E30 race class is made up of bare-bones BMW 325is made between 1987 and 1991 – all spec’d out pretty much identically. In this on-board video from the NASA Spec E30 Eastern States Championship, driver Sandro Espinosa ended up with a 39th place starting position due to a disqualification during a pre-race inspection.…
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December 5, 2014

Chris Harris Breaks Down Ken Block’s Hoonicorn

Chris Harris Breaks Down Ken Block’s Hoonicorn
Ken Block’s latest Hoonigan driftmobile is a heavily modified, four-wheel drive, 845 horsepower 1965 Mustang and it seems Chris Harris couldn’t just let that sort of a beast sit idle.…
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December 5, 2014

Awesome Car Pic: Porsche 918 RSR on the Track

Awesome Car Pic: Porsche 918 RSR on the Track
The hybrid-drive Porsche 918 Sypder supercar has been astounding drivers for some months now, but let’s not forget this track-only version of the 918 Spyder that was first seen back in 2012.…
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December 4, 2014

Meet James Bond’s New Aston Martin DB10

Meet James Bond’s New Aston Martin DB10
Anyone who’s been alive at any point in the past 50 years knows three things about James Bond: 1. He has a license to kill, 2.…
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December 4, 2014

Audi Car Sharing Services in Stockholm & Berlin

Audi Car Sharing Services in Stockholm & Berlin
If you’d like to drive a new Audi but fear you’ll grow tired of a S8, RS4 Avant or S Q5, perhaps Audi’s new Audi Unite car sharing program is just what you’re looking for.…
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December 4, 2014

Bill Vukovich’s 1955 Indy 500 #4 Hits eBay

Bill Vukovich’s 1955 Indy 500 #4 Hits eBay
In 1955, driver Bill “Vuky” Vukovich returned to the Indianapolis 500 to defend his title and try for an unmatched third consecutive win in the famed race.…
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December 4, 2014

1967 VW Karmann Ghia Melds with Viper V10

1967 VW Karmann Ghia Melds with Viper V10
The team of auto restoration experts at DeanZ Rodz and Race Carz – who might have more ambition than sense – began with the shell of a 1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia and took it through an incredible restoration process.…
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December 4, 2014

Jaguar’s Manual Manual

Jaguar’s Manual Manual
The 2016 F-Type V6 S will be the first Jaguar in years to offer a manual transmission. So in the interest of making sure its drivers don’t stall out or burn out their clutches, the British automaker has released a handbook called The Manual Manual.
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December 3, 2014

Supernova Electric Car Claims 620+ Mile Range

Supernova Electric Car Claims 620+ Mile Range
Currently, the longest range available on a pure electric production vehicle is the 265 miles range of the 85 kWh Tesla Model S. But an upstart car company in India claims to have developed a sports car which can go about 1000 kilometers (~621 miles) on a single charge.…
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December 3, 2014

Nissan’s Self-Cleaning Car Pranks Passersby

Nissan’s Self-Cleaning Car Pranks Passersby
Nissan is headed to the streets and to the world of YouTube to show off the technology behind what it’s calling the “world’s cleanest car.” The Nissan LEAF is finished with Ultra-Ever Dry paint which is able to repel just about any liquid.…
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December 3, 2014

Ferrari FXX K

Ferrari FXX K
Slated for a debut at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi next week, the Ferrari FXX K is a specialized vehicle built for Ferrari’s research and development program.…
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December 3, 2014

Hamann Motorsport BMW M4 F82

Hamann Motorsport BMW M4 F82
Hamann Motorsport took their aftermarket tuning talents to the new BMW M4 and boosted the car’s performance along with its lines. The team began with the M4’s aerodynamics, adding a large fixed rear wing, a new hood with an integrated air scoop, a new front splitter, and a carbon fiber roof.…
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