Sean Szymkowski, Contributor
Articles
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Although we often don't think about it, vehicle safety is a major part of engineering and designing a car, truck, or SUV. Yet, we simply look at a star figure and make our judgments.
What exactly...
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Is the 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Club Sport the best driving classic 911?
Harry's Garage makes a case for the best driver's 911 from Porsche's past.
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Did the Toyota Supra or Dodge Charger win the drag race in 2001's "The Fast and the Furious?"
Anyone who's watched 2001's "The Fast and the Furious" has likely always wondered one question: did Brian's Toyota Supra or Dominic's Dodge Charger win the final drag race? Thankfully, "Fast and Furious" expert Craig Lieberman has an explanation. Lieberman was the chief technical director for the...
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Why "The Fast and the Furious" doesn't have illegal street racing anymore
Craig Lieberman, the technical director for the first three "Fast and Furious" films, breaks down why street racing is no longer a plot point of the car-centric movie franchise.
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Why hydrogen-powered combustion engines aren't a good idea
Is hydrogen the future fuel source for the combustion engine?
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Meet the man responsible for the cars in "The Fast and the Furious"
The technical adviser to the iconic film walks us through the car selection for the characters and development.
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With just 106 ever made, it's not every day a McLaren F1 surfaces for sale.
Nevertheless, one went under the hammer on Friday at RM Sotheby's 2019 Monterey Car Week auction, with the final bid...
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Meet the French firm rebuilding classic Porsches in a modern way
Singer is the big name in the business when it comes to classic Porsches with modern engineering, but the French have something to say about that. Ateliers Diva is the name, and it rebuilds classic Porsches with a very modern twist—as in, the company goes down to the car's structure and...
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How Honda gets over 700 horsepower from a 2.2-liter V-6
Honda's engine it currently runs in the IndyCar series is a 700-horsepower 2.2-liter turbocharged V-6. Keep an eye on the displacement figure. Now, realize the Honda Civic Type R features a 2.0-liter turbo-4 engine with 306 hp. Where in the world is Honda getting nearly 400 more hp from the IndyCar...
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Quick and efficient: VW ID R used one quarter of the energy of a gas car for Nürburgring lap
Two months ago, Volkswagen announced it had obliterated the previous EV lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife with its ID R time-attack special. Two months later, after crunching all of the data, the ID R also lays claim to the most efficient lap ever performed. The ID R used only a...
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IndyCar will turn to hybrid powertrains for 2022 season
IndyCar will switch to hybrid powertrains in 2022 that will make 900 horsepower.
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You need $89,040 to buy the 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition
The 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition adds a modest $2,330 to the cost of the base model.
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Convertible Dodge Challenger, Michal Schumacher's recovery, 1935 Bugatti Aerolithe replica: The Week In Reverse Sean Szymkowski
We discovered a Dodge Challenger convertible; an update on Michael Schumacher's health surfaced; Jay Leno took a look at an impeccable 1935 Bugatti Aerolithe replica. It's the Week in Reverse, right...
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Netflix "Hyperdrive" is "American Ninja Warrior" on wheels
In 2018, Netflix made it clear it was ready to launch a slew of automotive-focused television shows. The latest piece of that strategy is nearly here. This is "Hyperdrive," which can be best described as the offspring of "American Ninja Warrior" and "The Fast and the Furious." Drivers from around...
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GMC's Ford Bronco competitor reportedly killed
A possible GMC-exclusive body-on-frame mid-size SUV has been killed, according to a new report.
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Meet the behind-the-scenes teams that put Rimac on the road
Mate Rimac details the work of the various departments at the Croatian electric car automaker that bears his name.
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Street-legal McLaren P1 GTR surfaces for sale
One of 58 street-legal McLaren P1 GTRs is for sale.
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Acura sweetens certified pre-owned vehicle warranty with extended coverage
Acura is expanding its CPO warranty to 2 years or 100,000 vehicle miles and offering one free scheduled maintenance.
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2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray features most speakers Bose has ever packed into 2-seat sports car Sean Szymkowski
The relationship between Bose and the Chevrolet Corvette dates back to the C4-generation of the sports car. For the eighth-generation 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, Bose raised the bar to provide...
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2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro is more expensive than ever
The 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD pro gets a $2975 price increase, as well as some new equipment, making it the most-expensive 4Runner.
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Canadian man still driving his Ford Model T after 70 years
An 87-year old Canadian man has been driving the same 1927 Ford Model T pickup for 70 years.
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Humvee Camaro mashup is really muddy, really cool
The first-generation Camaro on a Hummer H1 chassis is a mud bog drag racer with 650 horsepower and four-wheel steering.
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Andy Warhol's BMW M1 Art Car turns 40, looks better than ever
A German photographer chose Andy Warhol's BMW M1 Art Car from 1979 as the subject for a photo shoot after winning a social media contest.
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2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody convertible is real and it's for sale
A North Carolina dealer created three Challenger convertibles with the help of a Florida shop.
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