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Kirk Kerkorian's life began in poverty and ended in spectacular success. Along the way, he founded an early airline, battled Howard Hughes for control of a germinating Las Vegas, counted icon Frank Sinatra as a friend, and owned interests in Hollywood studios MGM, United Artists and Columbia Pictures. But in addition to his glamorous ventures into the gaming and entertainment world, he also made a name for himself in automotive circles. After a brief association with Studebaker in the early 1960s, Kerkorian played a key role during the American auto industry's post-2000 shakeups. After an...
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Volvo Bringing A Few More Polestar Sedans & Wagons Stateside For 2016The Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar cars are simply wonderful driving machines. These cars boast a 345-horsepower turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine that sends power out to all four wheels. The 0-60 run happens in under five seconds. Additionally, the Polestar sedans and wagons featured nearly...
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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC Revealed: VideoMercedes-Benz’s boxy GLK has been replaced by a rounder, much smoother successor badged the GLC, and beyond its handsome exterior the latest small SUV out of Stuttgart represents a big step forward on several fronts. This is made possible by the modular platform that underpins the GLC. The...
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Audi SQ7 Prototype Crashes During Nürburgring Testing: VideoA high-performance version of Audi’s second-generation Q7 that's to be badged an SQ7 suffered a crash recently while undergoing high-speed testing on Germany’s Nürburgring. This video from YouTube user cvdzijden shows a barely-disguised SQ7 prototype exiting the famous Karussell...
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Wildtwelve Concept, 2016 Mercedes SLK, 2017 Mercedes SL: Car News HeadlinesItaly’s Torino Design has come out with a striking supercar concept called the Wildtwelve. Power in the concept comes from a V-12-based hybrid system said to be producing more than 800 horsepower. It turns out Mercedes-Benz’s SLK has one more model year left in it before it’s...
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2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK Gets A Few Updates Ahead Of 2017 SLC’s ArrivalMercedes-Benz is working on an updated version of its SLK that when complete will carry the SLC title in line with the automaker’s new naming strategy. It turns out the SLC, prototypes of which can be viewed here, will be introduced as a 2017 model, which means there will be a final, 2016...
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Despite the introduction of the Hardtop 4 Door (a 5 Door for other markets), there are no plans to phase out MINI's existing extra-versatile variant, the Clubman. Our latest spy shots show a prototype for the second-generation MINI Clubman, which is expected to make its debut in the coming months. Previewed at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show in concept form, the new Clubman will keep its signature split tailgate but see its single suicide-style rear door replaced by two conventional rear doors. The new Clubman will also feature different tail lights compared to those used on the third-gen MINI...
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Italy’s Torino Design Unveils Wildtwelve Hybrid Supercar ConceptItalian design house Torino Design, established in 2006 by Roberto Piatti, has unveiled a new supercar concept powered by a V-12-based hybrid system. The concept is called the Wildtwelve, and it made its debut at the first-ever Parco Valentino - Salone & Gran Premio held recently in Turin...
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Is Porsche hinting at a new supercar in this Facebook post?Porsche recently made a Facebook post highlighting its participation in this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, where its latest 919 Hybrid LMP1 race cars finished first, second and fifth overall. The Facebook post talked about Porsche’s strong performance in Le Mans qualifying but more...
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'Forza 6' Coming September 15, Trailer Released At E3: VideoFanatical fans are surely finding the wait for Turn 10 Studios' Forza Motorsport 6 interminable. But it's probably fortunate the game doesn't hit stores until September. Otherwise, virtual gearheads might find themselves limping pale and glassy-eyed into autumn, without having caught a single ray...
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Vintage F1 Cars To Pack Grid At Rolex Monterey Motorsports ReunionThis bit of news should prove music to the ears of fans who find the sound of Formula One's current V-6 turbo engines disappointing. In what's sure to make for a glorious soundtrack, over two dozen machines from F1's storied history will assemble to lap Leguna Seca for the annual Rolex Monterey...
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Chris Evans Will Lead Top Gear's New CastIt's official: Chris Evans, a British television and radio personality, and a LaFerrari owner, has been named as Jeremy Clarkson's replacement as the host of Top Gear. The news was announced earlier today via Twitter. CHECK OUT: Jeremy Clarkson Returns To The BBC To Finish Up His Last Top Gear...
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Volvo has a problem on its hands. Its new XC90 SUV, which starts at $49,895 (with shipping), is generating plenty of excitement from buyers, but with wait times of up to three months, the Swedish automaker is in danger of losing them to competitors with vehicles ready to roll. To insure these customers don't jump ship, Volvo has partnered with Enterprise Rent-A-Car to offer a subsidized rental program which allows buyers to drive the smaller XC60 while waiting for their new XC90. According to Automotive News (subscription required), it's unclear exactly how much of the tab the automaker will...
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Jaguar Land Rover Shows Off New Remote Control System: VideoBMW’s new 7-Series going on sale this fall will feature a world-first remote control system that will allow you to park in tight or tricky spots by getting out of the vehicle and then controlling it with the key fob. Jaguar Land Rover has now showcased a similar system that it says would be...
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2015 Ford Shelby Super Snake Slithers Forth With Over 750 HorsepowerMore is always the answer isn't it? It seems to be the case, especially when we're talking about high-horsepower muscle and pony cars. A perfect example of this attitude exists when you look at the range of Ford Mustang variants on the market. The standard V-6 or turbo-four-equipped cars have a...
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2015 Rezvani Beast, 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C, 2018 Audi A5: Today’s Car NewsCalifornian startup Rezvani has kept to its word and launched on the market a stunning track-focused sports car called the Beast. It’s an ultra-exclusive, carbon fiber-bodied track weapon with 500 horsepower on tap, and it will only set you back $165,000. We’ve just driven Alfa...
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Ferrari LaFerrari Sets Unofficial 1:14.2 Lap Time For Top Gear Track: VideoUPDATE: It has been confirmed that Chris Evans will host future episodes of Top Gear. More details here. With the future of Top Gear in doubt, we may never see Ferrari’s LaFerrari put down an official power lap around the show’s test track, the 1.75-mile loop at the old Dunsfold...
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Jeremy Clarkson Returns To The BBC To Finish Up His Last Top Gear EpisodeRecently, the BBC released a teaser trailer for a special episode of Top Gear that will round out the current season 22 of the popular car-themed show and, more importantly, be the last to feature Jeremy Clarkson. In case you’ve been living under a rock for the past several months, Clarkson...
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At Laguna Seca, mistakes aren't forgiven easily. The benchmark track for enthusiasts has fistfuls of passages that give new meaning to the idea of a "technical" course. No worries: we're behind the wheel of the roof-less version of the car we named Motor Authority’s Best Car To Buy 2015—the 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider. Alfa Romeo has launched this open-top version of the brilliant, highly-focused 4C sports car to keep interest stirring in the brand, which is set for a revival in the U.S. over the next few years. Next up: a sedan next to join the lineup later this year. ALSO SEE...
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2016 Honda Civic Coming This Fall: OfficialHonda has confirmed that its all-new, 10th-generation Civic will be launched this fall. The car will once again be offered with sedan and coupe variants but we should also see the European-spec hatchback (perhaps in high-performance Type R trim only) at some point and possibly a new liftback as...
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500-Horsepower Rezvani Beast Revealed In The Carbon Fiber: VideoWhen we first heard about Californian startup Rezvani and its plans for a new track-focused sports car called the Beast, we didn’t have high hopes for the company considering its founder Ferris Rezvani’s links with two previous failed sports car projects: the Bulleta RF22 and Volarra...
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Jaguar F-Type R Support Car Tests Bloodhound SSC's Parachute: VideoIf all goes as planned, sometime next year, British air force pilot Andy Green will take the Bloodhound SSC to an unbelievable 1,000 mph, simultaneously breaking the sound barrier and shattering the world land speed record. But obviously, there's plenty of work to be done before then, as there's...
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Ford F-150 Halo Sandcat Is One Wicked Off-Road RigAs part of a promotion for the upcoming Halo 5: Guardians release, the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] has released photos of its F-150 Halo Sandcat, a wicked off-road rig inspired by the immersive first-person shooter. ALSO SEE: 500-Horsepower Rezvani Beast Revealed In The Carbon Fiber: Video Now...
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Porsche 911 Turbo Owned By Steve McQueen Heads To Auction: VideoA Porsche 911 Turbo originally owned by Steve McQueen is headed to auction. The Porsche, said to be the last special-order 911 McQueen ever bought, is an original 1976 930 finished in Slate Gray. The early production example, not unlike the very first 911 Turbo, is powered by a turbocharged...
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