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Mercedes-Benz Looks Back at the Silver Arrow Era

In this video, Mercedes-Benz revisits the illustrious days of the Silver Arrow motor racing era, which celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2009. Racing legends weigh in on what it must have been like to drive these cars on the circuit…

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First Production Range Rover to Get Full Restoration

We often take the stalwart Range Rover for granted, as if it’s been around forever. But the very first production Range Rover was actually made just over 43 years ago, in 1970. Now, the very first Range Rover to roll…

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Vauxhall VXR8 GTS

GM’s Australian Holden assembly plant may be on its way out in 2017, but that doesn’t mean it can’t still push out a few more quality cars before it stops production. Case in point, the new Vauxhall VXR8 GTS, targeted…

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2014 Corvette Stingray Hits 186mph on the Autobahn

While there aren’t any public roads in the U.S. where you can legally drive the shiny new Corvette C7 at top speed, the unrestricted speed lanes of Germany’s Autobahns are fair game for pushing cars to their legal limits. In…

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Hexagon Teaser Two: The Gallardo Successor

Lamborghini is building up to the official unveiling of the successor to the Gallardo, which seems to be called the Lamborghini Huracan. As part of its viral marketing, Lambo has created the Hexagon Project. They began by teasing the sound…

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2014 Porsche Panamera by Caractere Exclusive

Caractere Exclusive is a Belgian company that is know for the amazing custom conversion kits it creates for Porsche vehicles. This 2014 Panamera kit is no exception. This kit comes with a number of exterior upgrades: larger air intakes, sharper…

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MINI: The Big Legacy of the Little Cooper

BMW recently celebrated the return of MINI production to the Netherlands by rebuilding a 1959 Austin Seven. The MINI, of course, has an impressive legacy and Electric Federal created this short documentary film of that legacy beginning back in 1959. …

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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 been numerous…

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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 the elegant…

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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 the concept…

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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″ custom alloy…

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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 design and…

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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 condition, was…

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