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March 9, 2014

Felix Baumgartner to Drive at Nürburgring 24 Hours

Felix Baumgartner to Drive at Nürburgring 24 Hours
Felix Baumgartner is best known for his historic, record breaking supersonic skydive from over 128,000 feet, becoming the first man to break the speed of sound with his own body.…
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March 9, 2014

1000HP C7 Corvette by Vengeance Racing

1000HP C7 Corvette by Vengeance Racing
The C7 Corvette Stingray is already a powerful bit of kit, but out of the factory its V8 “only” puts out 460 horsepower. That clearly isn’t enough for some folks, as is evidenced by this impressive upgrade by Vengeance Racing.…
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March 9, 2014

Rinspeed XchangE: Futuristic Autonomous Car

Rinspeed XchangE: Futuristic Autonomous Car
Swiss designers and coachbuilders, Rinspeed, came to Geneva and showed off what they consider to be the future of autonomous driving vehicles with their ultra high tech, luxurious XchangE Concept.…
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March 8, 2014

The Fanciest Van Ever Made

The Fanciest Van Ever Made
When we think of vans, we’ve usually got images of dirty, formerly white utility vehicles, or those awful 1970s Chevy and Ford vans that had airbrushed artwork, a moon-shaped window on the side and a scuzzy bed in the back.…
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March 8, 2014

Ermini Seittosei 686

Ermini Seittosei 686
One of the lesser known gems to turn up at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show is the Ermini Seittosei 686. Created by a boutique automaker in Florence, Italy, this sporty two-seater gets its name from its svelte 686kg.…
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March 8, 2014

Concepts from Future Past: 1988 Pontiac Banshee

Concepts from Future Past: 1988 Pontiac Banshee
Pontiac introduced the futuristic Banshee concept in 1988. At the time, many observers expected it to be the next version of the Pontiac Firebird. With its clean lines, concealed headlights and taillights, and split rear spoiler, the Banshee was a bold vision for the future.…
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March 8, 2014

Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach Package

Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach Package
The Porsche 918 Spyder is a $1 million+ supercar that is nothing short of astounding. But if you are still looking to boost it, you could order the 918 Spyder Weissach Package.…
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March 7, 2014

Amazing Hill Climb in a Fiat X1/9

Amazing Hill Climb in a Fiat X1/9
What happens when you take the 1000cc engine from a Suzuki GSX-R1000 sports bike and stick it into the chassis of a Fiat X1/9? Well if you’re driver Vincento Mangienello, pure magic. …
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March 7, 2014

Subaru Viziv 2 Concept

Subaru Viziv 2 Concept
Subaru showed off their latest concept 4-door SUV at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. Dubbed the “Viziv 2”, the concept is designed with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain using a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine combined with one front and two rear electric motors and all-wheel drive system.…
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March 7, 2014

Instagramming the 2014 Amelia Island Concours

Instagramming the 2014 Amelia Island Concours
95Octane reader and photographer Justin Lapriore of Lets Make Media is down in Amelia Island, Florida this weekend to shoot video and enjoy the myriad awesome cars that will no doubt turn out at one of the nation’s best showcases of classic cars, the Amelia Island 2014 Concours D’Elegance.…
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March 7, 2014

Joy of Jag

Joy of Jag
Winston Dabbs owns a very special car – a 1955 Jaguar XK140 Drophead. Petrolicious sat down with Dabbs to hear about his love for all things mechanical, and the storied history of this gorgeous ride, which he found in terrible condition in a trailer park across from the Compton Airport.…
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March 7, 2014

2015 BMW X4: All New Crossover Unveiled

2015 BMW X4: All New Crossover Unveiled
We no longer need to rely on a blurry Instagram image, BMW has lifted the veil off the 2015 X4 at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show and, from what we can see, the new smaller version of the X6/larger version of the X3 doesn’t hold any real surprises.…
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March 7, 2014

Jay Leno Hoons Through the Dunes in a Dakar MINI

Jay Leno Hoons Through the Dunes in a Dakar MINI
Jay Leno heads into the desert of Death Valley to ride along with 2014 Dakar winner Nani Roma in his MINI All4 Racing rally car. First, the two go out for a leisurely tour among the dunes in a production MINI Countryman.…
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March 6, 2014

Drive the Nürburgring in a 1967 F1 Racer

Drive the Nürburgring in a 1967 F1 Racer
Follow Hubert Hahne around the historic Nürburgring Nordschleife in 1967 as he drives his 2.0-liter BMW-powered Lola around the circuit. And, as a bonus, you’ll probably improve your German if you pay attention.…
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March 6, 2014

Fiat 500 Abarth 695 Biposto: Fiat’s Fastest 500

Fiat 500 Abarth 695 Biposto: Fiat’s Fastest 500
Fiat unveiled its latest Abarth creation at the 2014 Geneva Auto Show and it isn’t subtle: in fact, it’s the fastest street-legal Abarth ever made. The Abarth 695 biposto is made to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the original Abarth 695 and it is a worthy successor to the name.…
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