Nelson Ireson, Senior Editor
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The world of the crossover is as popular as it is cutthroat, especially with the luxury manufacturers entering size classes—and price classes—once left to the mainstream. The 2016...
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2016 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe PreviewThe Alpina line of factory-approved improved BMW vehicles has an new member today: the 2016 BMW Alpina B6 xDrvie Gran Coupe. Built around BMW’s much-lauded 6-Series Gran Coupe, the Alpina B6 adds custom appearance, luxury, and performance enhancements. DON'T MISS: McLaren 675LT Shown In New...
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Pagani Zonda F Destroyed In Dubai Crash: VideoCaught on video and in photos both before the crash and after, this Pagani Zonda F appears to be fundamentally destroyed after taking an excursion across the sidewalk and into some not-very-forgiving obstacles. The Zonda F may not ring a bell for some, having been released about 10 years ago. The...
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BMW 2-Series Gran Tourer, Hennessey Mustang Top Speed, Bentley Coupe-SUV: Today’s Car NewsThere’s a new BMW on the block, and in many ways, it’s a tiny minivan. Will the seven-seater 2-Series Gran Tourer make it to the U.S.? We’ll have to wait and see. Hennessey’s 2015 Ford Mustang HPE700 has taken to an 8-mile oval to test its top speed and come away limited by...
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BMW 2-Series Gran Tourer PreviewWith BMW’s re-naming scheme mostly in place, and a small handful of new models bearing those names, BMW is using the new nomenclatural real estate to introduce yet another: the 2-Series Gran Tourer. Fitting the vehicle class known as an MPV elsewhere in the world, Americans can think of the...
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2015 Hennessey Ford Mustang Hits 195.2 MPH: VideoHow fast is fast enough for your Mustang? Trick question! There is no such thing as fast enough. But this 2015 Hennessey Ford Mustang gets close with its 195.2 mph top speed run. DON'T MISS: Hennessey Venom GT Blasts Down Runway at 270.49 MPH Sporting the company’s HPE700 supercharger kit...
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The Bentley Bentayga may be one of the most awkwardly named vehicles headed to market, but it’s also the brand’s first SUV, planned to take the brand into new markets. It makes sense,...
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Report: BMW building i5/i7 to target Tesla Model SThe Tesla Model S remains the undisputed king of electric cars at the moment primarily because it’s the only real car that is entirely electric. But that will change soon, and BMW will be among those seeking inroads into Tesla’s empire. BMW’s vector for those inroads will be...
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This 6-Rotor Wankel Is The Soundtrack Of HellWhat’s better than two rotors? Four! And what’s better than four rotors? SIX! DON’T MISS: Mad Mike Details His 1,200-HP 4-Rotor Miata Engine Build: Video That’s about all there is to this video of a beastly race-built six-rotor Wankel engine running on a stand. It was built...
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2016 Cadillac ATS-V Orders, Dubai Police Fleet At Night, Redneck Superkart: Today’s Car NewsThe 2016 Cadillac ATS-V promises to pack some serious performance punch in a stylish, luxurious package—and now you can order your very own, starting today. The Dubai police fleet has decided to strut its stuff with lights flashing and engines roaring—and it’s a truly impressive...
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Redneck Super Kart Powered By 425ci Oldsmobile V-8: VideoWhat do you do when you’ve got plenty of car parts, an ample supply of beer, and one very bad idea? You build this, a skateboard of a go kart powered by a 425-cubic-inch Oldsmobile V-8. DON'T MISS: Awesome Kid Parks Go Kart Awesomely: Video And you give that Olds V-8 a very lumpy cam. And you...
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Dubai Police Fleet Shows Off At Night: VideoWhen one of the wealthiest cities in the world decides to flaunt its stuff, the flaunting is impressive. When that city is Dubai, and the stuff being flaunted is a fleet of supercar police cars, it’s not just impressive. It’s intimidating. DON'T MISS: Dubai Wants To Ban Poor People From...
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The hottest new sedan from Cadillac is almost here: the order books for the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V are now open.
While we’ll have to wait another month or so to get our hands on one (and shake it...
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Ford Gave These Guys The Best First Date Ever: VideoValentine’s Day is just around the corner, and while it’s a depressing time of year for some, for others, it’s all about that perfect date. For a handful of lucky guys, Ford made the perfect blind date happen—with the aid of a Mustang. MUST SEE: Wife Demolishes Cheating...
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2016 Chevy Camaro Headlights Being Sold On eBay?The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro won’t be a dramatic departure from the current car in its styling; that’s already been confirmed by insiders working on the project. But it will differ in many of the details, and one of those details is the headlights. It’s not clear how the headlights...
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Miniature W-32 Engine Is Mind Blowing: VideoAn exercise in exquisite detail and mind-blowing precision, this miniature W-32 engine is perhaps the wildest example of dedication to the automotive arts we’ve seen. DON'T MISS: Wife Demolishes Cheating Husband’s Audi R8: Not So Fast, Definitely Furious Hand-machined, hand-built, and...
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Lexus RC F Unveiled As New V8 Supercars Safety CarWith Lexus joining in the incredible automotive brawl that is Australian V8 Supercars racing, it’s only fitting that it should also offer the RC F coupe as the safety car. There will be Lexuses filling other roles for the series, too, including GS 350 F Sport as the Course car, and an IS 350...
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INKAS Armored G63 AMG Is A Tribute To Dictatorial Excess: GalleryThere’s over the top, then there’s Over The Top, then there’s insanely over the top, and then there’s this: the INKAS armored Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG limousine that’s outfitted like a first-class luxury jet cabin wrapped in a bubble of steely protection. With an...
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Don’t cheat on your wife. Just don’t do it. It’s wrong, it’s hurtful, and if that’s not justification enough, it may well result in the demise of your supercar.
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The National Corvette Museum Sinkhole Is Filled! VideoAfter the horrendous sinkhole that opened last year and swallowed a handful of priceless Corvettes, the enthusiast community was shocked and saddened. Now, that sinkhole has been filled, hopefully side-stepping any future collectible Corvette tragedy. ALSO SEE: Wife Demolishes Cheating...
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McLaren P1 With Gold Wheels, Engine Cover By MSO: VideoThe McLaren P1 is already a very expensive hypercar with more extreme looks and more extreme performance than just about anything on the road. So why not coat bits of it in 24-karat gold? DON'T MISS: 27-Year-Old That Crashed McLaren P1 Had Car For Less Than 24 Hours That is about as far down the...
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7 (Decidedly NSFW) Rules For Winning Races For Dodge Hellcat Owners: VideoContrary to appearances, drag racing is a lot more complicated than just smashing the gas and waiting for victory. In fact, it can be downright tricky. Especially when you’re in a Dodge Challenger or Charger SRT Hellcat. Fortunately, this guy is here to make it easier. SEE MORE: Dodge...
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Porsche Cayman GT4, 'Furious 7', Ford Focus RS: News VideoThis week has been an eventful one in the ramp-up to the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, with the unveiling of several new high-performance and fun-to-drive cars. Among them are the Porsche Cayman GT4, Ford Focus RS, and McLaren 675LT. A new trailer for the seventh installment of the Fast & Furious...
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2016 Lotus Evora Spy ShotsThese are the first photos of the updated 2016 Lotus Evora in testing ahead of its unveiling at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. Revealing a car that keeps the current Evora’s proportions and major styling cues, the photos also show some of the updates to the look—and hint at more. SEE MORE...
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