Celebrities
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Lincoln is set to launch a replacement for its MKS in 2016 and according to a somewhat unusual source it may end up being called a Continental. The source of the information is none other than singer Neil Young, who on a recent episode of Mad Money on CNBC (see below) revealed that he’s working with Lincoln to have his high-quality digital music player and download service, Pono, available on its "Continental" for a “2016 release.” He also revealed that Pono will be available in future Teslas. WATCH: Tesla Model S P85D Roasts Ferrari 550 In Unofficial Drag Race: Video...
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Burt's Bandit brings big bucks
Remember a few weeks ago when we told you about Burt Renyolds' 'Bandit' Pontiac Trans-Am heading to auction? The pre-auction estimates for the hammer price hovered in the $60,000 to $80,000 range. Well, it seems that there are quite a few fans of the Bandit, and a number of them have plenty of cash...
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Top Gear Teases Controversial Patagonia Christmas Special: Video
The BBC has released the first footage from the controversial Top Gear Christmas special shot earlier this year. During filming in Argentina back in October, the crew, including hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, had to flee the country under police escort when an angry mob...
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Buy Burt Reynolds' Bandit, be badass
Long before Kenny Powers was Eastbound and Down, there was a southern gentleman helping out those in need. His method of assistance involved a particular mode of transportation that remains iconic with its black and yellow color scheme. I'm talking about The Bandit and his 1977 Pontiac Trans Am...
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Golden Dartz Prombron SUVs From 'The Dictator' Up For Sale
In case you thought Dartz’s regular Prombron Kombat SUVs weren’t flashy enough, you can now get the keys to the bright gold examples that starred alongside Sacha Baron Cohen in the 2012 comedy The Dictator. For those unfamiliar with the movie, Cohen’s character Hafez Aladeen was...
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Jay Leno Gives Wounded Veteran A 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat: Video
The former talk-show host gives a veteran of the Afghanistan conflict the keys to a brand new Hellcat.
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Car Talk, as any regular listener could attest, wasn’t so much about fixing cars as much it was about dissecting the interpersonal issues and hangups that often accompanied breakdowns, repairs, or vehicle choices. Cars were—and are—a lens toward understanding a lot of our relationships in life. And we haven’t heard anyone else break it down, in such a smart, incessantly funny way, than Tom and Ray Magliazzi did on Car Talk. Tom Magliozzi, who died today, was MIT educated, a former college professor, and co-owner of a do-it-yourself repair shop, among other things. And...
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'Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee' Season Five Trailer Is Good To The Last Drop: Video
Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee season five premieres November 6.
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'Furious 7' Will See The Return Of Race Wars!
There’s a new Fast and the Furious movie coming out in 2015, Furious 7, and it’s set to feature many of the original crew from the first movie, including the late Paul Walker. It will also feature one other important aspect borrowed from the first movie, the underground racing scene of...
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Deadmau5 Shows Off Options He Picked For His McLaren P1
Deadmau5 recently confirmed via Twitter that he had purchased a McLaren P1 to join his other recent purchase from the Woking-based firm, a 650S Spider that on random nights he uses to ferry Uber users around in his home town of Toronto. Now the Canadian DJ has posted up some renderings of the P1...
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Jay Leno Returns To TV With New Car Show On CNBC
Jay Leno has been away from your television for a few months now. Well, technically, he's probably been away from your television for, well, ever. He has been all over the Internet, however, thanks to his Jay Leno's Garage web show. Now CNBC has confirmed that denim on denim is prepping for a...
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Ferrari Launches F60 America In Beverly Hills, Auctions First 458 Speciale A For Charity
Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] marked 60 years of sales in the U.S. on Saturday night with a star-studded event at Beverly Hills City Hall. The famous building was bathed in red and featured a giant Prancing Horse logo on its facade, and out front was parked the first of 10 F60 America supercars that Ferrari...
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Having given up his famous Nyan Cat-themed Ferrari 458 Italia because of a dispute with Ferrari over the use of his own "Purrari" badges on the car, Canadian DJ Deadmau5 recently switched over to a McLaren. His McLaren of choice was the 650S Spider, which he nicknamed the Meowclaren and recently used to ferry Uber users around in his home town of Toronto. Now, we can reveal that Deadmau5, real name Joel Zimmerman, has ordered a McLaren P1. He posted a photo of a P1 to his Twitter account along with the message “aaaand its official, just purchased a hybrid car... Arrives in march.”...
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Will.i.am’s Custom 2015 Lexus NX Is Surprisingly Tasteful
A week ago we told you that Lexus had teamed up with actor, musician and wannabe designer Will.i.am, real name Williams Adams, to develop an “extremely stylized” version of its 2015 NX. Well, the custom compact crossover was revealed overnight during Paris Fashion Week and we have to...
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Look Out! Lexus To Unveil NX Designed By Will.i.am
To help promote its all-new NX, Lexus has teamed up with actor, musician and wannabe designer Will.i.am, real name Williams Adams, to develop an “extremely stylized” version of the compact crossover. The custom NX will be revealed on September 24 at Paris Fashion Week. A regular NX...
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Deadmau5 Does Uber In His New McLaren 650S Spider: Video
Having given up his famous Nyan Cat-themed Ferrari 458 Italia because of a dispute with Ferrari over the use of his own "Purrari" badges on the car, Canadian DJ Deadmau5 has since switched over to a McLaren. His McLaren of choice is the 650S Spider, which he’s already started modding with...
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Jerry Seinfeld Spotted In His Porsche 918 Spyder: Video
It’s no secret that Jerry Seinfeld is a huge Porsche fan. After all, the comedian and actor has one of the rarest Porsches in the world, one of the original 356 coupes that were built in Gmünd, Austria; and he’s also owned a Carrera GT at one point, though for some reason that...
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Lincoln Starts New Ad Campaign Starring Matthew McConaughey: Video
Lincoln launches a new ad campaign with Matthew McConaughey.
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Electronic music artist Deadmau5 made headlines awhile back when he covered his Ferrari 458 Spider in a Nyan Cat-themed wrap. He took it a step further when he added custom-made "Purrari" badging, and the Internet throngs fell in love with his rather hilarious choice in livery. There was one group that wasn't laughing, however, and it was the killjoys at Ferrari. MUST SEE: 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Unveiled: Live Photos & Video The automaker actually went so far as to send Joel Zimmerman, the man behind the mouse ears, a cease-and-desist letter. The most offensive areas, per the automaker...
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Arnie's Custom Unimog Goes Up For Sale
Some people just don't look right in regular cars. Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of those people. The man who made a Harley-Davidson Fat Boy look small in Terminator 2: Judgement Day has counted a HumVee, a Unimog and even a tank among his personal vehicles, all of which seem strangely appropriate...
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Land Rover Boosts Adventuring Spirit With Bear Grylls: Video
Survival expert, adventurer, bug-eater and urine connoisseur Bear Grylls has been announced as a long-term global ambassador for Land Rover. The British TV presenter and writer is a natural fit for the Land Rover brand, embodying the firm's 'Above and Beyond' spirit. Bear, whose real name is Edward...
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Rod Stewart Ferrari F40 & Steve McQueen Chevy El Camino Headline Burbank Auction
If you've ever wanted a rock star's Ferrari or a muscle car once owned by the coolest guy in Hollywood, then Auctions America’s Burbank sale at the end of July could be one worth attending. Among lots at this year's auction are a 1990 Ferrari F40 formerly owned by Rod Stewart, and Steve...
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George Lucas & Samuel L. Jackson Explain Their Love Of Ferrari: Video
On a recent trip to Italy, Hollywood stars George Lucas and Samuel L. Jackson decided to stop by Ferrari’s headquarters in Maranello. There, they were able to get a tour of the facilities as well as meet up with company president Luca di Montezemolo. DON'T MISS: Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder...
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Kahn Design Jeep Wrangler stars alongside Tom Cruise in "Edge of Tomorrow"
We’ve seen and heard a lot about all the cars featured in the latest Transformers movie, Transformers: Edge of Extinction, but now we have details on a very special vehicle that starred alongside Tom Cruise in the latest sci-fi flick Edge of Tomorrow. That vehicle is a bespoke Jeep Wrangler...
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