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In the realm of problems, this is a good one to have: Dodge has had to restrict new orders of the Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcat until it can fill existing orders, because too many people want to buy the 707-horsepower cars. WATCH: 2016 Chevy Camaro Teased In 500,000th Fifth-Gen Camaro Video That’s right, in 2015, and despite a small recall issue for a fire risk, there are so many people who want to buy a crazy-powerful American muscle car that Dodge just can’t keep up. That’s awesome. As an FCA spokesperson told Motor Authority, “Due to unprecedented demand for...
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2016 Chevy Camaro Teased In 500,000th Fifth-Gen Camaro VideoThe 2016 Chevy Camaro is coming—soon—and GM can hardly wait. They’ve got the sixth-gen Camaro itch so bad, they keep dropping teasers of it everywhere. Here we have the latest: at the tail end of the video celebrating the sale of the 500,000th fifth-generation Camaro in the U.S...
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Toyota Europe Rains Down The Funny In A New Ad: VideoThere have certainly been times in your life when you've gone to check the weather, planned out your day and outfit accordingly, and find that the forecaster was off by more than a bit. ALSO SEE: Behind The Scenes With Furious 7 Dropping Cars Out Of A Plane: Video It happens, which is why it's...
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Behind The Scenes With 'Furious 7' Dropping Cars Out Of A Plane: VideoThe stunts in the Fast & Furious films have be of a level that gets the audience excited, and each successive movie should provide new stunts that top the previous ones. The team behind Furious 7 knows that, and they've clearly gone insane for the new film. ALSO SEE: First 725-HP Galpin Rocket...
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2015 Formula One Australian Grand Prix Weather ForecastThe traditional season-opener, the Australian Grand Prix, held at Melbourne’s Albert Park, is a fitting race to start the new season. The part street circuit layout provides an interesting challenge for the drivers, and the weather is almost always perfect given the fact that the Aussies...
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Mazda Announces 2016 MX-5 Curb WeightHidden alongside this morning’s announcement of the new fourth-generation Mazda MX-5’s arrival in a free-to-download Forza Horizon 2 pack is some even better news: the actual curb weight numbers for the new Miata. So how much does it weigh? With the manual transmission, it tips the...
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The new Ford Mustang is an immediate hit with pony car fans here in the States. That's not a surprise, of course, as the Mustang has been a beloved cultural icon for decades now, and the latest version could arguably be considered the greatest version. ALSO SEE: First 725-HP Galpin Rocket Mustang Production Car Unveiled Don't freak out, we love 67 Fastbacks to no end, but from a drivers point of view, the new car reigns supreme. It's not just the United States that's fallen in love, however, as the rest of the planet seems to be grabbing on to some Mustang love. Ford says that China appears...
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Brilliant Mazda MX-5 Forza Horizon 2 Car Pack Is BrilliantI'm 34 years old. Yes, I still play video games, but it's harder to find the time to do so, and it's harder to get excited about new games. Today is not one of those days though, because Forza Horizon 2 is set to launch a free downloadable pack of cars sure to appease 90% of automotive enthusiasts...
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2015 Formula One Australian Grand Prix PreviewThe 2015 Formula One World Championship kicks off this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix, which once again is taking place at Melbourne’s Albert Park. Despite the new season not even commencing yet, there’s already been plenty of the drama typical of an action-packed season of F1...
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Clarkson So Upset With BBC He May Quit 'Top Gear': Punch, Cry, Run?The bravado and buffoonery that have become Jeremy Clarkson’s trademark style have landed him in hot water with the BBC once again—and this time, he’s been suspended. On top of that, Top Gear will not be broadcast this Sunday as a result. Now, according to a source close to...
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Bloodhound SSC Ballistic Testing Shoots Bits Of Wheel At Driver At 2,300 MPH: VideoWhen traveling at 1,000 mph, the Bloodhound SSC land speed record car’s wheels will spin 10,200 times per minute—or 170 times per second. If part of the wheel comes off at that speed, you’re talking about a life-ending projectile. ALSO SEE: Clarkson So Upset With BBC He May Quit...
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Rain Or Shine: Testing BFG's New g-Force COMP-2 At Phoenix International RacewayAmong enthusiasts, all-season tires have long been seen as products akin to Ryan Seacrest, in that they try to do everything, but only truly succeed at being irritating. All-seasons are the round, black options for folks who wouldn't know a chicane from a chandelier, and whose vehicular curiosity...
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McLaren could be on the precipice of some seriously wonderful times. The Woking-based team has been one with an eye to calculated growth over a period of many years. It started a long time ago with its racing team, which remains one of the greatest Formula One teams on the planet. ALSO SEE: Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson Suspended By BBC For Alleged Punch Thrown, No Show This Week The road car-going world was taken by storm when the McLaren F1 arrived to capture the imagination and fascination of anyone who cares about cars even a little bit. People still talk about that marvelous machine...
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500-WHP 311RS Evo X Spec Blew Previewed At Twin Cities Auto ShowThe Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X may be on its last legs before dying an odd death—to be reincarnated as some type of hybrid—but the gang at 311RS have breathed new life into the car once again. ALSO SEE: Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson Suspended By BBC For Alleged Punch Thrown, No...
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BMW i8 Joins Dubai Police Fleet: VideoSocially conscious criminals of Dubai, rejoice: soon, you may be apprehended in a very efficient vehicle. The BMW i8 has joined the Dubai Police force. ALSO SEE: Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson Suspended By BBC For Alleged Punch Thrown, No Show This Week Alongside exotics and hypercars like the...
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Dodge Shows Its Furious Side With 'Furious 7' Movie Cars And More: VideoWe're nearing the time when Furious 7 is available in a theater near you. It's going to attract a wide range of fans, be they car lovers, action-movie addicts, or Vin Diesel devotees. It's also already attracted some attention from the folks at Dodge, who have just decided to team up with the...
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(Unofficial) World’s Fastest Hot Tub: The Carpool DevilleWhile 50 mph doesn’t sound like much for a top speed, and a Cadillac Deville filled with water doesn’t sound like much of a top-speed car, the Carpool Deville is the world’s fastest—hot tub, that is. Unofficially. ALSO SEE: Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson Suspended By BBC...
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Former Fastest Sprite Heads To Auction For Quick SaleFormer race cars are always guaranteed hits when they wind up crossing the auction block. Be they big or small, everyone loves a machine that was used for the purpose it was built, and one that performed well at its given task. ALSO SEE: Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson Suspended By BBC For Alleged...
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Fans of British sports and racing cars will no doubt know of the name Lister. It's a company that came to life back in 1954 and brought shapely machines into the world. ALSO SEE: Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson Suspended By BBC For Alleged Punch Thrown, No Show This Week Because of the cars' rounded fenders and flowing bodywork, they earned the nickname "Knobbly," which we guess is a British way of saying Jaguar on Steroids. Well, it's time to once again get excited for such machines because Lister has been reborn, and the company just produced the first continuation Knobbly racer. The...
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Ridetech Building Classic Corvette From Scratch In 48 Hours: Live StreamWhat does it take to build a classic Chevy Corvette up from a bone-stock example into a professional show-quality special? About 48 hours, if you’re Ridetech. MUST SEE: Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson Suspended By BBC, No Show This Week This live stream shows the team as it works to repeat...
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McLaren Says It’s Too Smart To Need An SUVLike any good racing team, the road-going side of McLaren has thrown down a gauntlet for its major competitors, including Porsche and Aston Martin, declaring a complete lack of any need for an SUV to generate profits. MUST SEE: Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson Suspended By BBC, No Show This Week In...
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Aventador SV Launch Control, Electric Audi Q6, Shelby Luxury Watch: Today’s Car NewsToday at Motor Authority, the Lamborghini Aventador SV launches hard in a wet parking lot, the all-electric Audi Q6 has been teased (and confirmed) by Ulrich Hackenburg at the annual press conference, and Shelby has decided to team up with Baume & Mercier to launch a new luxury watch...
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FCA design contest: winners design a Dodge for 2025Dodge celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2014, and to celebrate Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) made designing a future car for the hallowed brand the theme of its nationwide high school design competition. MUST SEE: Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson Suspended By BBC, No Show This Week Intending to...
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Watch The Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 SuperVeloce Rev & Launch: VideoWith 739 real American horsepower and all four wheels driving the 110-pounds-lighter chassis forward, the new Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 SuperVeloce (SV) can warp spacetime just enough to hit 62 mph in 2.8 seconds. MUST SEE: Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson Suspended By BBC, No Show This Week...
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