Sean Szymkowski, Contributor
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In 1919, the world's first non-stop trans-Atlantic flight happened, and Rolls-Royce engines provided the power to make it happen. Marking the 100th anniversary of the 20th-century milestone,...
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Audi says extra-luxurious A8 model coming
The range-topping sedan from Audi could usher in a more luxurious sub-brand, according to reports.
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Modified 2013 Ford Mustang GT "Need For Speed" camera car for sale
The camera car from the 2014 film has been modified to include camera rigs, and a supercharged V-8 from Saleen to keep up with the action.
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Audi TT is dead, electric successor inbound
Audi's chairman confirmed that the small car would give way to an electrified version with a similar spirit.
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BMW to bid farewell to WEC motorsport series
BMW participated in the high-dollar race series for just a year before pulling the plug.
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Dive into the 2019 Lotus Evora 400 on Jay Leno's Garage
Jay Leno and his guest provide answers to the practical Lotus sports car.
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Mailboxes in Texas and Arizona may soon be full of letters delivered partly from a self-driving semitrailer. The United States Postal Service will partner with self-driving truck startup TuSimple to...
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Mercedes-Benz ESF 2019 is a step toward the uncrashable car
The concept car features safety tech such as car-to-car communication, car-to-road communication, and even a small, adorable robot.
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2020 Toyota Supra may make more power than advertised
Car and Driver tests revealed that the Supra may be more powerful than we've been told.
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2020 Chevrolet Silverado brings V-8 power to the people
Chevy added its 6.2-liter V-8 to more trim levels, including the Custom Trail Boss, which is among the most affordable trims.
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Renault Megane RS Trophy R is your new front-wheel-drive 'Ring record holder
The Renault Megane RS Trophy R blitzed the Nurburgring-Nordschleife in 7:40:1, quicker than the Honda Type R that held the previous record.
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2020 GMC Sierra 1500 truck gets added tech, expanded carbon-fiber bed availability
The new pickup adds adaptive cruise control, trailer cameras, and more availability for its 10-speed automatic transmission.
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After six tumultuous months, Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving has a new owner—and the new owner will continue a partnership with Dodge.
The performance driving school said this...
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After decades on ABC, NBC will air 2019 Indy 500
The Indy 500 has been broadcast by ABC since 1965 but the 2019 race will be on NBC and the network is promoting it heavily, which bodes well for IndyCar racing in general.
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"The Art Of Racing In The Rain" trailer tugs at gearheads' heartstrings
Motorsport fans and gearheads should bring the tissues to the theater on Aug. 9 as "The Art of Racing in the Rain" debuts across the U.S. The film, based on the 2008 novel of the same name by Garth Stein, follows the story of Denny Swift, a race car driver, as told through the eyes and mind of...
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New hybrid Ferrari supercar may boast AWD
A new report out of Germany says Ferrari's upcoming hybrid supercar will have an all-wheel-drive system enabled by its hybrid system, with two electric motors on the front axle and one in the transmission.
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Bring a Trailer launches premium auction tiers with focus on big-money collector cars
The classic car online auction site Bring a Trailer is adding two levels of service for sellers, a $349 Plus tier that includes professional photography and a White Glove tier with a concierge, professional write-ups, and unlimited marketing.
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Hellcat-powered, two-door Jeep Gladiator is already a thing
Off-roading and axle company Dynatrac turned a Jeep Gladiator into a two-door and swapped its 3.6-liter V-6 for a 707-horsepower Hellcat V-8 in a bid to build the craziest overlanding truck on the planet.
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General Motors on Monday showed off its latest electronic platform to support the needs of future vehicles as more technology seeps into them.
The electrical architecture will provide the structure...
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Genesis says it will off its V-8 engine
The 5.0-liter V-8 is on its way out at Genesis. It will not return for the next-generation G80 and will hold on in the G90 for the next few years.
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Green cooking machine: Rivian R1T Overland concept sports a kitchen
Electric vehicle startup Rivian showed the R1T Overland concept over the weekend with a fold-out kitchen and camp stove that can run on the vehicle's battery.
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Cheeky VW advertises manual transmission as anti-theft device
Driving a car equipped with a manual transmission these days is something of a rarity among the public, but this rarity has turned into something positve for owners of manual-equipped cars. It seems the decline of three pedals and a stick has produced numerous headlines declaring would-be thieves...
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Bentley Continental GT is luxurious inside, terrifying outside
A Bentley Continental GT is probably the last vehicle we'd imagine for a tank conversion. Yet, here we are. YouTube channel AcademeG, based in Russia, posted video of the luxurious beast of a tank that's nearly complete. It almost totally works and will manage to topple over any terrain. Meanwhile...
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VW caters to the hip crowd with enthusiast-inspired builds
Volkswagen is getting hip. The brand has prepared seven enthusiast-inspired "concepts" for SOWO: The European Experience, and there's something for everyone to take in. The event is a tuner fest for fans of European cars and runs this weekend in Hutchinson Island, Savannah, Georgia. Naturally, VWs...
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