Antony Ingram, Contributing Writer
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If you've always wanted a Ford GT40, then keep your eyes on Mecum Auctions next month as a rare 1964 prototype model is set to cross the block.
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Lotus Studies Benefits Of Light, Strong Titanium PartsLotus launched the first-generation Elise back in 1996 in some markets, and at the time its extruded and bonded aluminum chassis was on the cutting edge. It weighed very little, contributing to the car's 1,600-lb curb weight, but proved race-car strong and highly adaptable. Lightweight technology...
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Aston Martin's Ice-Cool Driving Experience Returns In 2015Want to drive something fast, loud and rear-wheel drive on ice? Of course you do. Aston Martin knows this too, putting on an ice-driving program at Crested Butte in Colorado, which is just the ticket as we recently discovered. It gives Aston owners the opportunity to experience the latest Aston...
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Volvo's Car-To-Car Tech Pilot Begins In ScandinaviaIt's a familiar sight in motor racing: The engine in a car ahead lets go in spectacular fashion, dropping a slick of oil for as long as it takes to get off the circuit. Cars further back, unable to see the oil and not yet warned by corner marshals, start to spin off. Then more do, all following...
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BMW Announces Concept Car, Bike For Villa d’EsteMost leading concours-type events are glamorous, but there's something about Concorso d‘Eleganza Villa d’Este--perhaps Italy's stunning Lake Como backdrop, or maybe it's the occasional appearance of a major automaker touting an edgy, sleek concept vehicle. Hosting the event for the...
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Porsche Fires: Every 2014 911 GT3 Engine Will Be ReplacedNo carmaker is infallible, and Porsche has found that out the hard way with a series of fires in its 2014 911 GT3. Now, the German sports car manufacturer has announced how it's solving the problem: It will replace the engines on every single 2014 model year GT3 sold--a full 785 vehicles. As...
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The next generation of in-car infotainment systems is starting to arrive, and it's 4G internet connectivity. Audi offers it in a range of models, and following Chevy's 4G launch, the all-new 2015 ATS...
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Panoz Announces 25th Anniversary Esperante SpyderTo celebrate its 25th birthday, American sports carmaker Panoz is launching a special 25h Anniversary Edition Esperante Spyder, with a host of unique features to differentiate it from regular Spyders. Panoz might have fallen from public view when its Le Mans program ended, but the firm still hosts...
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Volvo Gets Serious On Driver Sensing TechVolvo has always been known for its stance on car safety. Whether that's through headrests, airbags or seatbelts, or simply building cars tougher than the objects they're likely to smash into, it's given Volvo one of the safest reputations in the industry. MUST SEE: 1969 Mustang Shelby GT500 Cobra...
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Local Motors Plans To 3D Print A CarSteel stamping and production lines? That's so last-year--what you really want is a 3D printed car. MUST SEE: 1969 Mustang Shelby GT500 Cobra Jet Found In Pristine Condition: Auction The concept is nothing new, but finding a printer big enough to deal with car panels isn't an easy tax. It's one...
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Got A Jaguar F-Type? Now Get The LuggageImagine the horror: You've bought a Jaguar F-Type, and you're ready to take it for that perfect weekend away. But, thanks to its rather small trunk, none of your cases fit. Your significant other will have to carry it on their knees instead, and that's not the most romantic of beginnings to your...
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Original Gmünd Porsche 356 Perspective: VideoPorsche has had a long and complicated history, and the first true Porsche is quite a hard thing to pin down--for some, it's the earliest cars designed by Ferdinand Porsche in the early 20th century. For others, it might be the striking pre-war Type 64 race car, and for others still--including...
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When you're very small, the concept of grandparents doesn't really mean much. You get that they're your parents' parents, but beyond that they're just the crinkly, friendly people you see now and...
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Win The Chance To Meet Arnold Schwarzenegger And Crush Things With His Tank: VideoWould you like to meet Arnold Schwarzenegger? Would you like to go to Los Angeles? Would you like to drive a tank? Would you like to crush things with that tank? If you answered "yes" to all or even most of the above, then Arnold has the perfect contest for you. If your answer was "no", then kindly...
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Audi Exec Hints At More TT Variants, Including Shooting BrakeSomebody, somewhere within Audi, can't quite get the idea of an Audi TT shooting brake out of their head. The last two generations of TT have been previewed with shooting brakes, most recently the Audi Allroad Shooting Brake Concept, and before that the self-titled 2005 Audi Shooting Brake concept...
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Longest Car Ramp Jump Record In The WorksToyo Tires, Monster Energy and professional skier and rally driver Guerlain Chicherit are gearing up to grab one of the most spectacular automotive records--the longest car ramp jump. The current record was set in a high-profile stunt by Formula Drift champion and rallycross driver Tanner Foust...
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Honda Fans Start Civic Type R Petition For U.S. Sales, But Don't Get Your Hopes UpThe last bona-fide Type R model sold by Honda in the U.S. was the sprightly Integra Type R, sold under the Acura brand in the late 1990s. Many Type Rs have come and gone since then, but none of them have been sold in the U.S. With details of Honda's latest Civic Type R emerging, some U.S. Honda...
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Nissan IDx Nismo Concept Stars On Jay Leno's Garage: VideoIt's not often that concept cars get a chance to hit the streets, but if your name is Jay Leno people are willing to make concessions. The concept car in question is Nissan's IDx concept, revealed out of the blue at last year's Tokyo Motor Show. MUST WATCH: LaFerrari Duels With Ferrari Enzo On...
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William Clay Ford, last surviving grandson of company founder Henry Ford and an instrumental factor in the Ford Motor Company's [NYSE:F] modern era, has passed away aged 88. Ford worked in the...
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McLaren 650S Configurator LaunchedOne has to wonder what people did in their spare time before car configuration sites hit the Internet. McLaren has just launched its own for the new 650S Coupe and 650S Spider, and while not as varied as some online configurators there's plenty of fun to be had creating a car that you'll probably...
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'Mercedes Me' Service Brand Launched At GenevaMercedes-Benz used the Geneva Motor Show to launch a brand-new service brand, called 'Mercedes me'. It's the first stage in a move to make all Mercedes' services available through a new digital platform, scheduled to go online this summer. Under Mercedes me, the company will group all existing and...
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Race Car Tech For Abarth 695 Biposto Launched In GenevaPlenty of car companies tell us their new products are "race cars for the road", but rarely does the term have any credence. Anyone who has ever set foot in a race car, let alone driven one, will tell you how dissimilar they are to the average road car. Some get close though, such as Abarth's new...
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2014 Geneva Motor Show's Le Mans Tribute: Live PhotosHidden away in a hall underneath the new launches and glitzy stands, more than a few show-goers will have missed one of Geneva's highlights--an exhibition celebrating the annual 24 Hours of Le Mans race in France. MUST SEE: Crush All 93 Vipers We Gave You (Vin #4 Included), Chrysler Tells Schools...
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Mansory's 1,600 HP Aventador And Other Geneva Stars: Live PhotosWhatever has changed behind the scenes at high-profile tuning firm Mansory, we like it. Once known for horrendous eye-gouging re-works of the world's supercars, Mansory's 2014 Geneva Motor Show stand was surprisingly tasteful, and chock-full of carbon fiber clad works of art. It may not have taken...
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