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Dual-Layer Retractable Roof Patent Likely for Ford Bronco

We just saw a patent application for removable doors that are thought to be headed to the 2020 Ford Bronco. Now, another Ford patent app turned up that shows may hint at how a dual-layer retractable roof on the new Bronco might work.

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Concepts from Future Past: Autobianchi Runabout

Revealed at the 1969 Turin Motor Show, Bertone showed off this wild ride which looks a bit like what might have happened if Speed Racer’s Mach 5 mated with a powerboat. The car was designed by Marcello Gandini, and was powered by mid- mounted 1.1L Fiat 128 engine and matching 4-speed gearbox.

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New Ford Bronco May Have Removable Doors… with a Bonus

There are several features that make the Jeep Wrangler so popular. The SUV has go-anywhere off-road performance, a removable top, a windshield that can flip down, and doors that can come off. It’s the only current production SUV with those features.

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2020 Jeep Gladiator Launch Edition and Prices Announced

Jeep is celebrating Jeep 4×4 day, which is naturally 4-4-19, by putting the preorders for the 2020 Gladiator Launch Edition live. The Launch Edition trucks are fully-loaded Rubicon models that come with unique badging, wheels, and interior accents.

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Nissan’s RB26 Skyline Motor Back in Production

If you are all about that JDM life, one of the most famous engines that Nissan has ever made is back in production. Now Autoblog is reporting that you can buy a brand new engine block to build up your own dream RB26DETT inline-6 that powered three different generations of the Skyline.

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2020 Range Rover Evoque First Drive Review: Refined & Renewed

When Land Rover first released the Evoque back in 2011, it broke new ground for the brand, proving it could make vehicles that were not only utilitarian, but that were elegant and highly desirable for urban dwellers, while keeping the price more accessible than its other Range Rover SUVs.

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Mercedes-AMG A 35 4Matic Is an Entry-level Performance Sedan

What you are looking at here is the first step into the Mercedes-AMG performance realm. This is the new Mercedes-AMG A 35 4Matic sedan. It’s a four-door performance family car, based on the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. What we do know is that it has a 2.0-liter turbo four making 306 hp and 295 lb-ft.

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LEGO McLaren Senna Took Longer to Build Than an Actual Senna

In late 2017 when McLaren rolled out the Senna hypercar the world was greeted with a rather homely ride that had insane performance. The looks of the Senna have now been immortalized as a full-size, 1:1 scale LEGO replica.

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Ferrari P80/C is a One-off Extreme Track Racer

One glance at the Ferrari P80/C and you will want one. You can’t have one though. Not even if you are super rich because this car is Ferrari’s latest one-off ride. The P80/C is a modern interpretation of a sports prototype racing car and is for track use only.

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Dodge Charger Widebody Concept Is One Fat Family Sedan

Despite its aging platform, Dodge continues to keep its four-door muscle car fresh. After releasing a widebody Challenger, rumors were swirling that a new Widebody Challenger might be next. Now, those rumors have come true – at least in concept form.

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2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Swaps Space for Style

Porsche has pulled the wraps off the Cayenne Coupe, a new version of its popular Cayenne SUV with a raked car-style rear, but that isn’t actually a coupe. The new model looks fantastic and takes away the ugly and bulky rear I never liked about the regular Cayenne.

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First Production Jeep Gladiator Rolls Off Assembly Line

One of the most anticipated entries into the mid-size truck segment is the Jeep Gladiator. The Gladiator is the only convertible truck on the market, and Jeep claims it’s the off-road capable pickup too. Now, Jeep is officially in production with the Gladiator with the very first one rolling off the assembly line at their Toledo assembly plant.

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Ship Sinks Hundreds of Cars Including Four Porsche 911 GT2 RS Cars

Something tragic happened recently. A cargo ship that was carrying a bunch of cars off the French Atlantic coast caught fire and capsized. Fortunately, no humans lives were lost in the disaster, but a bunch of cool cars have gone to the bottom of the sea.

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Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Lifts Its Front Wheels

There is no denying that the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ is a fast car. It’s made more for road circuits than it is for the drag strip, but the beast is a serious quarter-mile contender. Just watch the video below if you need proof.

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Road Testing the 1971 AMC Gremlin

The AMC Gremlin was a quirky little car made from 1970 to 1978. The angular, economy subcompact has achieved somewhat of a cult status over the years, looking something like a VW Rabbit with the face of an AMC Hornet.

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