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Toyota FV2 Concept

First seen at the Tokyo Auto Show, Toyota is introducing a futuristic concept car: the FV2 (“Fun Vehicle 2”) Concept. This innovative vehicle has no steering wheel and relies solely on the man/machine connection for traversing the roadways. Holding just…

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Castello Cavalcanti: A Salute to Vintage Racing

(NSFW: Language) This short film is set in the year 1955 and stars Jason Schwartzman as an American car driver who crashes his vehicle into a statue of Jesus in the center of an Italian village, Castello Cavalcanti. The film…

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2013 Audi S3 vs. 1983 Ur-Quattro

Audi puts a 1983 Ur-Quattro up against a 2013 S3 on a gravel rally circuit. With the 1983 Audi driven by the former rally driver, Stig Blomqvist, who drove the same model in the 1980s and the S3 piloted by …

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Fiat 500 1957 Limited Edition

Fiat has created a special edition of the Fiat 500, limited to 500 units and marking 57 years since it first introduced the iconic 1957 Cinquecento. The 1957 Edition comes with some unique features, like 16″ throwback wheels, vintage style…

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W Motors Lykan Supersport

W Motor’s first vehicle was the Lykan Hypersport, a $3.4 million plus “hypercar” designed only for the wealthiest of individuals. Their second car, the Supersport claims a more powerful engine than the Hypersport, and a price tag of “just” $1.6…

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AEV 2013 Brute Double Cab Filson Edition

This highly specialized build of American Expedition Vehicles’ custom Brute double-cab Jeep is designed to handle the most rugged of terrains. Under the hood, it’s powered by a 475hp 6.4L V8 Hemi, which provides tons of torque to its 35″…

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Ghe-O Motors Rescue Off-Road Vehicle

This awesome Ghe-O Motors Rescue may be just what you need if you need to fight fires or rescue campers at the top of a mountain. The Romanian company borrows ideas from the world of off-road racing and applies them…

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BMW Rebuilds Classic 1959 MINI

MINI has announced it will again be producing MINIs in the Netherlands, where the last MINI rolled off the assembly line way back in in 1966. To commemorate its return to the country, the BMW Classic Group has found and…

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Ferrari 458 Challenge Evoluzione

Ferrari has announced an upgraded 458 Challenge Evoluzione at the Finali Mondiali event at Mugello. Not many details are yet available, but Ferrari has said that the upgrades are aimed at making the car even more drivable for the customer…

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Peugeot RCZ R

French auto maker Peugeot’s fastest-ever production car takes inspiration from the company’s RCZ Racing Cup, with a low ground profile, and a high-performance 1.6-liter turbocharged engine capable of an ample 270hp, besting standard RCZ models by about 70 horses. The…

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