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A 1982 Morgan Plus 8, propane-powered and turbocharged.

Propane-Powered Morgan Plus 8 Turbo Defines 'Unconventional'

We’ve tried without success to get our network administrators to block Bring A Trailer. Sure, it’s one of our favorite sites to browse, but nothing good ever comes from finding cars we want but can’t have. Take this 1982 Morgan Plus 8, for example. Located in Austin Texas, this...

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2012 BMW M5 video

2012 BMW M5 Hits The Track: Video

You’re read all the specs, ogled the images and even played around with its online configurator. However, with a sales release not scheduled until this fall, the... June 21, 2011 by  4


 
Skoda Octavia vRS Bonneville record car

Heard The One About The... 200mph, 600bhp Bonneville Skoda?

Whilst Skodas have never been sold in the United States, gearheads probably know a little about the Czech Republic-based subsiduary of the Volkswagen Audi Group and some of... June 9, 2011 by 


 
Subaru Boxer RWD Sports Car Architecture

Subaru Rear-Wheel Drive Coupe To Feature STI Model, Turbo Power Unlikely: Report

Both Toyota and Subaru are scheduled to unveil their own separate versions of their jointly developed rear-wheel drive sports car at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show this December... June 1, 2011 by  3


 
2012 Hyundai Veloster

2012 Hyundai Veloster Turbo To Pack 208 Horsepower: Report

Since we first started capturing spy shots of the Hyundai Veloster in action, we've reported a turbocharged version was in the works, and that fact was confirmed at the... April 8, 2011 by  4


 
2011 Mazda2 exterior and detail

Mazda: Turbos On Small Cars Too Heavy, Expensive And Complex

Much of the auto industry is downsizing. Whilst makers turn to smaller capacity turbocharged engines offering greater efficiency and no performance penalty, Mazda North... February 21, 2011 by 


 
Audi Sport Quattro S1

Rally Cars That Should Make A Comeback

 The new Lancia Stratos project is a great reminder to when technology was at the forefront of rallying before it got a bit caught up in regulation. Cars were trying out new... August 20, 2010 by  1


 
2009 Dodge Viper SRT10

Video: New Top Gear USA Is Finally Happening!

If you are in college and are a car fan, you have probably watched clips from BBC's Top Gear a few times. When it comes to automotive entertainment, they are king. For a... August 9, 2010 by 


 
Manny Ramirez and his 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 964

We Bring You Great Tidings Of Manny Ramirez's Porsche

And yea, it came to pass in the year of our Lord and Lady Gaga 2010 that Manny "Poopy Pants" Ramirez, multiple Silver Slugger and erstwhile doper, did solemnly and graciously... July 15, 2010 by 


 
2010 Porsche 911 Turbo S

Two Video Comparisons Starring the Audi R8s, 911 Turbos

 It’s nice to see a comparison video being posted and more is even better. Suprisingly, there are two that come from opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean which compare the... June 14, 2010 by 


 
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI at the Nurburgring

Subaru WRX STi Laps The Nordschleife In Under Eight Minutes

 While straight line and skid pad numbers means something to the performance of a car, they aren’t the benchmarks. The Nürburgring Nordschleife Lap Time is what... June 9, 2010 by 


 
2010 Nissan GT-R

Price to Performance Ratio: LFA vs GT-R Drag Race

When Top Gear reviewed the Lexus LFA on the show, Jeremy Clarkson pointed out that the Lexus LFA was “six times” more expensive than Nissan’s all-wheel-drive GT-R. Yet... May 10, 2010 by 


 
Fox Body Mustang

Motor Trend Celebrates The 2011 Mustang With Old Articles

The 2011 Ford Mustang isn’t an entirely new car, but a massive update brought about by competition from the Chevrolet Camaro and to a lesser extent the Dodge Challenger. It... March 25, 2010 by 


 
Ferrari engine

Report: Ferrari Considering Turbocharged Engines

It won't power appear in the new 458 Italia or even the FXX experimental car but a turbocharged engine might power one of the next-generation cars from Ferrari. The Italian... November 11, 2009 by  10


 
2010 Porsche 911 Turbo

2010 Porsche 911 Turbo Shaves 10 Seconds Off Nurburgring Lap Time

It seems like every few weeks or so either Porsche or Nissan comes out with a new Nurburgring lap time for their respective 911 Turbo and GT-R models. The last we looked... October 15, 2009 by  4


 
2010 Porsche 911 Turbo

First look at facelifted 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo

Following the release of the facelifted Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera 4 models late last year, as well as the new Targa and GT3, comes the first details and images for the... August 6, 2009 by  13


 
 
 

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