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The world is in rough shape right now. Whenever we watch the news, read tweets, or scroll through our Facebook feeds, we are confronted by all that is awful around us. Occasionally, however, there's a ray of light that reminds us that there is still good in the world. Today that light comes from Spenny, his father, and a Subaru WRX STI. Spenny is blind and autistic. His father Omar is a Subaru owner who loves his son very much. Omar has discovered that his son loves going for rides in the elder's WRX STI. He enjoys being with his father in the car, and he loves going fast. Omar decided to get...
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Watch Dwyane Wade let his 15-year-old son drive his FerrariAt the age of 15, most of us were simply dreaming of seeing a Ferrari that wasn't hung up on our bedroom walls. NBA star Dwyane Wade's son at the age of 15? He's driving one. Wade's son, Zaire, obviously hasn't lived a typical life. As the son of a 12-time NBA All-Star and three-time champion, the...
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The way Porsche creates carbon fiber wheels is beautifulIf you've been following along lately, you've noticed that Porsche is quite excited to tell you all about its new limited-edition car. The 911 Turbo S is being offered in a small batch called the Exclusive Series, and it's serving as a 607-horsepower welcome mat for the Exclusive Manufaktur...
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A new Pagani Zonda shows that this car will never dieThe Pagani Zonda is the car that will never die and we're 100 percent okay with that, but we just wish Pagani would stop calling each iteration "the last one." A brand new "last Zonda" has just been revealed at Monterey Car Week in California: the Zonda HP Barchetta has been built for the man in...
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Horacio Pagani waxes poetic over the Ford GT, Ferraris, and PorschesPagani is quite literally a supercar maker run by a car enthusiast. Horacio Pagani has no issues expressing his fondness for competitors' cars and he even purchases them quite frequently—not for comparison's sake either. The outspoken Argentine also doesn't mind admitting his competitors...
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Someone paid $3,750 for a Mercedes-AMG S65 that once cost $200,000Depreciation is the ninth wonder of the world. (Compound interest is the eighth, in case you're wondering.) When it comes to picking out some of the finest automobiles, their high asking prices may not always lead to sky-high residual values. In this case of this 2006 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG, it sold...
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Pennzoil's thrilling, high-speed video series has gone ahead and exorcised the demon—the 2018 Dodge Challenger Demon, that is. As a follow-up to its heartfelt send off to the Dodge Viper, Pennzoil has taken on Dodge's new king. Fans of Dodge, Pennzoil, or simply really cool cinematics will not be disappointed. CHECK OUT: How the Dodge Demon runs a 9.65 quarter mile and a 2.3-second 0-60 The video is quite literally 2 minutes and 30 seconds of non-stop, pedal-to-the-floor action as the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is hustled around dimly lit streets and rages around corners with...
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The advantages of the Mercedes-Benz 48-volt systemAs fuel economy and emissions standards continue to tighten around the world, automakers continue to seek ways to make power while using less fuel. Mercedes-Benz, never one to let its engines rot on the vine, is taking the next step to do just that with a 48-volt system for a new 3.0-liter...
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Here's how you photograph a $2.5M Pagani Huayra BCAn exclusive car deserves on the finest quality photo equipment. In this case, the Pagani Huayra BC was the subject and Phase One provided the state of the art equipment to capture the supercar's good side. But does the Huayra BC really have a bad angle? We don't think so, and we digress. Peta...
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Meet the "Panda" Bugatti ChironAnother day, another multi-million dollar supercar delivered. It's yet another Bugatti Chiron, but it's a special supercar, though, and it has a name: Panda. We'll give you one guess as to why this is the "Panda" Bugatti Chiron. Done guessing? It's because of the supercar's black and white exterior...
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"Suicide Squad"-inspired BMW i8 is a wild piece of automotive artThe film itself, for some, was a bit of a letdown. There's no denying, however, that Jared Leto's interpretation of Batman's preeminent foe in "Suicide Squad" was quite over the top. He reportedly fell rather deeply down a rabbit hole with his portrayal of The Joker, which is surprising given the...
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Vanderhall Venice rolls in on 3 wheels to Jay Leno's GarageThe idea of the reverse trike has been done a number of times. It's probably been made most famous by either Morgan or Can-Am. You also have the Campagna T-Rex, Polaris Slingshot, and a few others. One of the newcomers to this space is a company called Vanderhall. With two models currently...
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Mazda took the industry by storm when earlier this month it announced plans to introduce gasoline-powered Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) engines in 2019. HCCI engines are typically referred to as the holy grail of internal-combustion engine technology since they're extremely efficient and promise low emissions. Who better to explain how the technology works than Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained? Thankfully, he's tackled the topic of the gasoline HCCI engine and explained how Mazda plans to solve some of the potential drawbacks that come with the technology. HCCI engines...
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Performance shop reunites Jesse with his VW Jetta from "The Fast and the Furious"For youngsters who have only known the "Fast and Furious" franchise to be about explosions and high-flying stunts, there was a simpler time. It was a time when the craziest stunt a character pulled was leaping off of a semi truck onto a Toyota Supra, the film was released on VHS, and a star car was...
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Vintage midget racer rolls into Jay Leno's GarageMidget racing got its start back in the late 1920s and early 1930s. The cars were small, the tracks were tight circles, and the action was dangerous. It featured a handful of racers ripping through dirt corners in lightweight, powerful machines with little protection, wearing little more than a...
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This VW Bus tipped on its side is actually a race carIf you follow the world of the 24 Hours of LeMons, you absolutely know the name Speedycop. His actual name is Jeff Bloch, and he's a one of the most creative builders out there. He built the airplane race car, the upside-down car, an amphibious helicopter, and now he's back with one of his best...
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Yes, you can go camping in the McLaren 570 GTMike Tornabene is the man behind the muscles that is otherwise known as Dom Mazzetti. His Bro Science Life character is a funny parody of the bodybuilding culture. Tornabene himself, however is quite the car fan. He's owned some sweet rides over the last few years, and he's decided to start his own...
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Volkswagen didn't originally want to build the GTICould you imagine the world without the Volkswagen Golf GTI? While it's one of many options for those seeking practicality with a splash of fun, it truly was the nameplate that birthed an entire segment, which many of us like to call the "hot hatch." Volkswagen wasn't too hip on building the...
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Lego has been churning out some great kits over the last few years. The Speed Champions series is chock full of excellent offerings that feature some of your favorite street and racing vehicles. One of the most recent kits in the series features a scaled-down McLaren 720S that comes complete with a miniature car designer. McLaren recently commissioned a Lego version of its 720S that is a bit larger than the one you find in the Speed Champions kit. A full-size Lego McLaren 720S was built, and it was completed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. This project took more than 2,000 man hours and...
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What's the difference between flat-4 and inline-4 engines?The 4-cylinder engine has become a standard across the automotive industry thanks to its compact size and efficiency. But, one variant of 4-cylinder engine doesn't rule. There are two popular variations of the 4-cylinder engine: inline-4 and flat-4. Each comes with benefits and downfalls, which is...
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Jay Leno's Ford GT window sticker reveals $450,750 base priceSince the modern Ford GT was first shown at the 2015 Detroit auto show, the Blue Oval has been shy about revealing just how much its marvelous supercar costs. However, a window sticker has finally revealed how much the GT actually costs for those fortunate enough to be deemed worthy of ownership...
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New Ford GT can't shake Camaro ZL1 on the trackLet this sink in for a moment: Ford's bonkers GT supercar actually makes less horsepower than a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. It's true; the numbers don't lie. A Camaro ZL1 leaves the factory with 650 horsepower on tap from its 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 engine, while the Ford GT comes up a tad shy...
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Remember when Formula One cars had screaming V-12s?Back in the late 1980s, the FIA banned the use of turbocharged engines. Thus, the world was granted the amazing era of F1 cars powered by wailing V-10 and V-12 engines. They revved incredibly high, sang a mechanical tune like nothing else, and are sorely missed today. If you've never heard a car...
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Watch a Bentley Mulsanne come to life on the assembly lineThe Bentley Mulsanne isn't your typical automobile. It aims to redefine what luxury means. In fact, it's referred to as a "pinnacle car," rather a "luxury car." This is the pinnacle of Bentley's capability. It's not uncommon for the production process of a Bentley Mulsanne to approach 400 hours of...
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