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Lister Bell STR Lancia Stratos Kit Car

While Bertone’s original Lancia Stratos is truly one of the most spectacular cars of all time, most of us mere mortals could never afford to buy one, at least not in drivable condition. Over the years, there have…

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Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG vs. Nissan 200SX

Both the luxurious Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG and the track-tuned Nissan 200SX in this video clip are beautiful cars on their own merits, but we’ve never thought to put them on a track at the same time. AutoExpress pitted…

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BMW M3 and M4 Photos Leaked

Just before reveal of the new 2014 BMW M3 and M4 expected this Thursday, the overseas press has leaked the images of the two new BMW models. We already had some details of the new M4 revealed when…

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2014 Kia Soul Red Zone Edition

Based on the 2014 Soul Plus, the Red Zone Edition comes with custom exterior and interior accents. Outside, the car’s body kit has red accents on the front air dam, grille, side skirts, and back along with 18″…

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Hyundai Teases Intrado Fuel Cell Concept

Hyundai is hinting that it will be entering the fuel cell market with the Intrado concept vehicle expected to be revealed at the 2014 Geneva Auto Show. The car will encompass some of what Hyundai sees as the…

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Dick Lang’s 1963 Corvette Z06 Heads to Auction

The late Dick Lang raced cars from the 1950s to the 1970s, and one of the most iconic vehicles he drove was the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray #85 shown in the photos here. The car, found in fair…

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Audi R8 V10 Plus on the Dynamometer

Director Mark Jenkinson was asked by Audi to help put together materials for the launch of the Audi R8 V10 Plus. So Jenkinson put the 550 horsepower all-wheel drive supercar on a dynamometer, took off the back end,…

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2002 Twin Engine Mini Cooper

Jay Leno’s Garage shows off one of the more unusual Mini Coopers we’ve ever laid eyes on. This 2002 Mini Cooper was modified by builder Jacque Andres of Bay Bridge Bimmers and Minis to give it a second…

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2014 Alfa Romeo 4C

The new 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C is a lightweight and very fast rear-engine, two-seater sports car. In fact, the 4C recently recorded the fastest lap on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife ever recorded by a car with less than 250 horsepower…

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MINI Countryman Prepares for 2014 Dakar Rally

When you’re choosing a car to compete in an off-road race spanning thousands of miles from Argentina, through Bolivia, and ending in Chile, your first choice may not be to turn to the MINI Countryman. But Stéphane Peterhansel…

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2015 Ford Mustang Secret Feature: Burnout Control?

While we covered the major features of the 2015 Ford Mustang when it was revealed earlier this month, Ford chief engineer Dave Pericack later revealed there is a “secret feature” which they won’t yet talk about. Now, industry…

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XCAR Recreates Famed 1964 Monte Carlo Rally

In 1964, famed rally driver Paddy Hopkirk won the Monte Carlo Rally with his car number 37, a Mini Cooper S, which won the race despite being pitted against far more powerful vehicles. XCAR paid homage to Hopkirk’s…

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2M-Designs 2013 Jaguar XF

Why the Jaguar XF is the “bottom of the line” car you can buy from the British manufacturer, it’s still no slouch. Other than its steel instead of aluminum construction, it’s every bit as good as Jaguar’s other…

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