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The Bentley Bentayga may be one of the most awkwardly named vehicles headed to market, but it’s also the brand’s first SUV, planned to take the brand into new markets. It makes sense, then, that Bentley may be considering a smaller version to expand even further. According to a report from Top Gear, that’s exactly what Bentley plans to do—but rather than making a sub-Bentayga model, it would seek to offer a more design-centric coupe-type crossover. DON’T MISS: Bentley SUV To Be Called Bentayga: Video Citing a talk with Bentley chief Wolfgang Duerheimer, Top Gear...
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Report: BMW building i5/i7 to target Tesla Model S
The Tesla Model S remains the undisputed king of electric cars at the moment primarily because it’s the only real car that is entirely electric. But that will change soon, and BMW will be among those seeking inroads into Tesla’s empire. BMW’s vector for those inroads will be...
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This 6-Rotor Wankel Is The Soundtrack Of Hell
What’s better than two rotors? Four! And what’s better than four rotors? SIX! DON’T MISS: Mad Mike Details His 1,200-HP 4-Rotor Miata Engine Build: Video That’s about all there is to this video of a beastly race-built six-rotor Wankel engine running on a stand. It was built...
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2016 Cadillac ATS-V Orders, Dubai Police Fleet At Night, Redneck Superkart: Today’s Car News
The 2016 Cadillac ATS-V promises to pack some serious performance punch in a stylish, luxurious package—and now you can order your very own, starting today. The Dubai police fleet has decided to strut its stuff with lights flashing and engines roaring—and it’s a truly impressive...
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Redneck Super Kart Powered By 425ci Oldsmobile V-8: Video
What do you do when you’ve got plenty of car parts, an ample supply of beer, and one very bad idea? You build this, a skateboard of a go kart powered by a 425-cubic-inch Oldsmobile V-8. DON'T MISS: Awesome Kid Parks Go Kart Awesomely: Video And you give that Olds V-8 a very lumpy cam. And you...
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Dubai Police Fleet Shows Off At Night: Video
When one of the wealthiest cities in the world decides to flaunt its stuff, the flaunting is impressive. When that city is Dubai, and the stuff being flaunted is a fleet of supercar police cars, it’s not just impressive. It’s intimidating. DON'T MISS: Dubai Wants To Ban Poor People From...
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The hottest new sedan from Cadillac is almost here: the order books for the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V are now open. While we’ll have to wait another month or so to get our hands on one (and shake it around by the scruff of the neck), those looking to purchase their own ATS-V can now get a place in line. DON'T MISS: Hear The 2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe Accelerate Like A Banshee: Video The order books are open, with dealers offering the 455-horsepower, 445-pound-foot rear-drive beastie from a starting price of $61,460 for the sedan and $63,660 for the coupe. For those looking to use an online...
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Ford Gave These Guys The Best First Date Ever: Video
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and while it’s a depressing time of year for some, for others, it’s all about that perfect date. For a handful of lucky guys, Ford made the perfect blind date happen—with the aid of a Mustang. MUST SEE: Wife Demolishes Cheating...
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2016 Chevy Camaro Headlights Being Sold On eBay?
The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro won’t be a dramatic departure from the current car in its styling; that’s already been confirmed by insiders working on the project. But it will differ in many of the details, and one of those details is the headlights. It’s not clear how the headlights...
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Red-Light Running Minivan Smacks Honda S2000 With Dashcam
Red light runners are part of that group of automotive bastards that make the world a worse place. There are two types of red light runners in the world. One is the sort of person who doesn't pay attention to anything around them, and most certainly should not be behind the wheel of an automobile...
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Miniature W-32 Engine Is Mind Blowing: Video
An exercise in exquisite detail and mind-blowing precision, this miniature W-32 engine is perhaps the wildest example of dedication to the automotive arts we’ve seen. DON'T MISS: Wife Demolishes Cheating Husband’s Audi R8: Not So Fast, Definitely Furious Hand-machined, hand-built, and...
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Lexus RC F Unveiled As New V8 Supercars Safety Car
With Lexus joining in the incredible automotive brawl that is Australian V8 Supercars racing, it’s only fitting that it should also offer the RC F coupe as the safety car. There will be Lexuses filling other roles for the series, too, including GS 350 F Sport as the Course car, and an IS 350...
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There’s over the top, then there’s Over The Top, then there’s insanely over the top, and then there’s this: the INKAS armored Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG limousine that’s outfitted like a first-class luxury jet cabin wrapped in a bubble of steely protection. With an 43” extension to the wheelbase to accommodate the royalty-grade furnishings, the INKAS G63 AMG limo offers beautiful leather, wood, and metal surfaces inside, plus full reclining seating, a refrigerator and bar area, and some high-tech security, too. DON'T MISS: Dartz Drive Hard 6x6 G63 AMG: Die Hard...
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Wife Demolishes Cheating Husband’s Audi R8: Not So Fast, Definitely Furious
Don’t cheat on your wife. Just don’t do it. It’s wrong, it’s hurtful, and if that’s not justification enough, it may well result in the demise of your supercar. That’s exactly the case for one unlucky owner of a red Audi R8. After being caught cheating on his...
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The National Corvette Museum Sinkhole Is Filled! Video
After the horrendous sinkhole that opened last year and swallowed a handful of priceless Corvettes, the enthusiast community was shocked and saddened. Now, that sinkhole has been filled, hopefully side-stepping any future collectible Corvette tragedy. ALSO SEE: Wife Demolishes Cheating...
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McLaren P1 With Gold Wheels, Engine Cover By MSO: Video
The McLaren P1 is already a very expensive hypercar with more extreme looks and more extreme performance than just about anything on the road. So why not coat bits of it in 24-karat gold? DON'T MISS: 27-Year-Old That Crashed McLaren P1 Had Car For Less Than 24 Hours That is about as far down the...
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7 (Decidedly NSFW) Rules For Winning Races For Dodge Hellcat Owners: Video
Contrary to appearances, drag racing is a lot more complicated than just smashing the gas and waiting for victory. In fact, it can be downright tricky. Especially when you’re in a Dodge Challenger or Charger SRT Hellcat. Fortunately, this guy is here to make it easier. SEE MORE: Dodge...
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Porsche Cayman GT4, 'Furious 7', Ford Focus RS: News Video
This week has been an eventful one in the ramp-up to the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, with the unveiling of several new high-performance and fun-to-drive cars. Among them are the Porsche Cayman GT4, Ford Focus RS, and McLaren 675LT. A new trailer for the seventh installment of the Fast & Furious...
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The all-new 2015 Ford Edge hits showrooms this spring, priced from $28,925. The model we’re most interested in, however, is the Edge Sport, which the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] has confirmed will come with 315 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque, and a $38,925 price tag, a rise of just $500 on the outgoing model. All prices mentioned include an $825 destination charge. ALSO SEE: Wife Demolishes Cheating Husband’s Audi R8: Not So Fast, Definitely Furious Power in the 2015 Edge Sport comes from a new 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine which also appears in the vehicle’s 2016...
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Ferrari 488 GTB, Ford Focus RS, Porsche Cayman GT4: This Week’s Top Photos
This past week was a great one for performance fans, with a number of cars, both for the road and track, making their debut. One of our favorites was the new 488 GTB from Ferrari. The car represents the mid-cycle update for the 458 Italia as well as the end of the naturally-aspirated V-8 engine for...
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Lexus RC F Added To Dubai Police Fleet
The 2015 Lexus RC F is the latest car to be added to the ever-growing pantheon of exotic machinery that is the fleet of the Dubai Police force. DON'T MISS: Jeep Driver Out-Jerks Corvette Driver’s Jerk Parking Job: Video The 467-horsepower RC F police car won’t exactly be speeding after...
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Shed-Built 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Replica Is Pure Art: Video
A Ferrari 250 GTO is a glorious automobile that also happens to be actual rolling artwork. It's a combination of stunning body lines wrapped around a glorious engine. It's also an exceedingly rare car, which helps make the average selling price (when one comes to auction) exceedingly high. ALSO...
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2016 Lotus Evora, Koenigsegg Agera RS, Final Bugatti Veyron: Today’s Car News
A prototype for the revamped Lotus Evora debuting at next month’s 2015 Geneva Motor Show has been spotted. In addition to new styling, the car should also pack more power and less weight. Koenigsegg will also have something new at the upcoming Swiss show. The Swedish supercar manufacturer has...
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Naked Nissan LMP1 Race Car Is A Punk Hot Rod From The Future
Nissan is venturing into the Le Mans world with its all-new GT-R LM Nismo LMP1 prototype racer. The car is quite different from the competition it will be racing against thanks to its front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. ALSO SEE: How To Drift Hot Wheels (Yes, Really): Video The rest of the...
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