Sean Szymkowski, Contributor
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Ford GT disqualified following Le Mans victory, Porsche customer team crowned winner Sean Szymkowski
The Ford GT race car completed its final 24 Hours of Le Mans this past weekend, but it didn't write a glowing final chapter in the nameplate's history book.
On Tuesday, the FIA and WEC disqualified...
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First teaser trailer for Netflix animated "Fast & Furious" series released
"Fast & Furious: Spy Racers" is headed to Netflix.
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Meals on self-driving wheels: Nuro and Domino's partner for autonomous pizza delivery
Domino's Pizza deliveries in Houston may come from a self-driving van.
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Ford doesn't think Explorer ST buyers want a V-8
Don't look for V-8 power under the hood of the Ford Explorer any time soon.
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1991 Ford Explorer: 100 Cars That Matter
The Ford Explorer changed the face of the auto industry and defined what a Sport Utility Vehicle is.
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Chinese firm turns Suzuki Jimny into Mercedes G-Wagen replica
Fancy a Mercedes G-Wagen on a budget?
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Hot Wheels has become a go-to toy car brand for over 50 years, but this month its miniature rides are getting a digital makeover.
The company announced Hot Wheels id last week, ushering in a physical...
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Ken Block and Idris Elba are creating a car show for Quibi
You may not have heard of Quibi, but you'll know two big names heading to the newly born streaming platform. Ken Block and Idris Elba have confirmed the two have created, and are currently filming, a new car show for the platform. Titled "Elba vs. Block," Block posted to Instagram last week to...
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Cadillac plans to have combustion engines go out with a bang
Cadillac isn't ready to go away from internal combustion engines just yet.
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GM might revive Hummer as electric SUV division
Insiders say GM is considering reviving Hummer as an all-electric brand to take advantage of booming off-road vehicle sales.
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You can now order wild liveries direct from Porsche
Porsche customers won't need to be held back by factory colors with the launch of Second Skin. The new service, which the brand revealed on Wednesday, allows customers to customize their own livery for a 911, 718 Cayman, and 718 Boxster. While Porsche imagines the service to be rather expansive in...
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Not one, but two iconic BMW race cars are for sale
BMW hasn't competed in Formula One, or the lower-rung Formula Two, since 2009 but here's the chance to own two pieces of history from both echelons of motorsport. The Drive first spotted the 1946 BMW F2 and 2007 BMW-Sauber F1 racers for sale via Race Cars Direct. Both hold their place in history...
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We've arrived at episode three of four for Rimac's in-depth facility tour, and this one focuses on how the firm designs its supercars.
To date, the firm has revealed two models to the world: the...
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Production Byton M-Byte interior keeps concept's promises with 48-inch screen
Interior teaser shots of the production M-Byte electric SUV show the huge 48-inch dashboard screen from the concept vehicle, and more screens to boot.
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City of Le Mans names a street after the Bentley Boys
A street in the city of Le Mans, France was renamed Rue des Bentley Boys to honor the men who raced and won with the British cars almost 100 years ago.
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Toyota commits to World Endurance Championship's new hypercar class
Toyota on Friday announced its intention to race in the World Endurance Championship's new hypercar class that is set to begin the fall of 2020.
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Sweet dreams: One-off Koenigsegg Jesko Cherry Red Edition looks stunning
A new exotic car retail website called LuxuryandExotic is offering the one and only Koenigsegg Jesko Cherry Red Edition
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2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD prices released
The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD costs $35,695 to start, $300 less than the outgoing truck, though some models cost more.
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While the Dodge Charger soldiers on, so does its platform mate and more luxurious cousin, the Chrysler 300. Despite few changes to the 300 in recent years, the brand is giving the sedan a shot in the...
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BMW M chief says M8 will be fastest BMW ever around the Nürburgring
The boss of BMW's M division said the 2020 M8 is the automaker's "ultimate performance machine" and it'll be the fastest car to wear the roundel around the 'Ring.
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24 Hours of Le Mans to host 10-minute preview of "Ford v. Ferrari"
The film "Ford v. Ferrari," which chronicles Ford's unlikely win at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans, won't come out until November, but attendees at this year's race will get a 10-minute preview.
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Cutesy VW New Beetle truck conversion available for DIYers
A company called Smyth Performance has a do-it-yourself conversion kit to turn a VW New Beetle into an especially cute ute.
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Tesla Model X joins Australian police fleet
A Tesla Model X in the state of Victoria is the first electric police car in Australia.
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Lexus LFA widebody curiously spotted testing at the Nürburgring
A Lexus LFA with wider fenders testing at the Nürburgring, and it could be a tire test for Toyota's forthcoming hypercar.
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