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Dramamine to the rescue on this dual-Passat throw down in the snow. MUST SEE: Watch The Ford GT Supercar Start, Rev Its Twin-Turbo V-6, And Drive: Video Yes, that’s right. Dual. Passat. Snow. Donuts. One is a 1.8-liter, the other a 2.0—but both are welded together at the A-pillar to create a machine of terrifying, dizzying proportions. An added bonus: one door open the whole time, because let's be honest, safety really isn't a concern here. Smoking Latvian madman, we don’t know what inspired you, or how you keep from blowing chunks, but we salute you. CHECK OUT: 2017 Ford...
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Chevy Corvette Z06 Versus Dodge Viper TA: America WinsNo matter which side you’re on here, you’re on the same side. Why? Because America. Whether you’re a fan of the Viper T/A or the Chevy Z06, both cars are great examples of how America can do things for right around $100,000 that the rest of the world doesn’t even attempt for...
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Volvo V60 Polestar Is A Lovely Limited Longroof: VideoVolvo is an automaker that builds safe, dependable, and premium machines. If you watch the average Volvo drive by on the street, you might not guess that the automaker also has a history of building some pretty cool race cars. DON'T MISS: Chevy Corvette Z06 Versus Dodge Viper TA: America Wins For...
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Jaguar’s New Car Tech, Huracán Epic Crash, 625-HP Shelby Mustang: Video NewsIf you’re in the mood for some sweet new car tech, Jaguar has your fix: a new system can detect bicycles and motorcycles to reduce the likelihood of accidents with these particularly vulnerable vehicles. This tech follows on the company’s previous innovations in transparent hood and...
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Porsche R&D chief confirms hybrid tech for next 911Talk of a hybrid 911 dates back several years but despite the longevity there hasn’t been much in the way of official commentary on the topic. In 2012 we learned that a hybrid 911 was inevitable, due to the ever-increasing harshness of fuel economy and emissions regulations. Now, Porsche...
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Callaway C12 Owned By Dale Jr. Hits eBayIf you're a Corvette fan, it's probably safe to say that you're also a Callaway fan. No, I don't mean the group that make golf clubs, but rather Callaway cars. The Connecticut-based team has been turning out modified Corvettes in various shades of aggression for many years now. MUST SEE: Watch The...
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It's sometimes quite surprising to see how something so simple could turn out to be so much fun. Today's example of this comes in the form of a simple video. There is no music, no slow-mo cuts, no nonsense. It's just two guys out having fun with go-karts... on a dirt track. MUST SEE: Chevy Corvette Z06 Versus Dodge Viper TA: America Wins Putting a kart on dirt is bound to slide to super drifting action, and that's exactly what we have here. According to the YouTube description, these are standard road karts that have pretty much run their course. Instead of dumping them, the karts have been...
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Hypnotic Time-Lapse Teardown Of A Porsche Flat Six: VideoTearing down an engine is often a long, laborious process. Still, it's a means to an end and it's typically work that has to be done. There's a team in Germany that had to tear down the flax-six engine of a Porsche 911. Their goal is to hot rod the thing, and step one is taking it all the way...
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Seven-Seat BMW X1, McLaren 650S Le Mans, New Holden Commodore: Car News HeadlinesA prototype for BMW’s next-generation X1 has been spotted, and it looks to be considerably longer than previous testers for the upcoming compact crossover. This suggests that a new version with third-row seats is in the works. McLaren will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its overall victory...
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Jay Leno Drives Adam Carolla's 1968 Lamborghini Islero: VideoAdam Carolla stops by Jay Leno's Garage with his Lamborghini Islero.
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McLaren Celebrating 20th Anniversary Of Its Le Mans Victory With Special 650SIt turns out that the new track-focused McLaren 650S we recently told you about won't be the only new 650S variant appearing in the near future, as the British firm today revealed a new special edition model built to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its famous win in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, made...
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Jaguar Land Rover Previews Bicycle And Motorcycle Detection System: VideoJaguar Land Rover has been showing off some of its upcoming safety technology in recent months, with previous highlights including an innovative transparent hood system and a similar transparent pillar system. Now the British automaker has revealed a bicycle and motorcycle detection system that...
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Since taking over the reins at Cadillac last year, Johan de Nysschen has been dropping plenty of hints about the brand’s future. While the hints have tended to focus on new high-end product from Cadillac, of more importance to the brand’s sales performance is the need to fill some gaping holes in more mainstream segments. Cadillac’s sales were down 6.5 percent in the U.S. in 2014, a year that saw many rivals post record figures. Speaking with Automotive News (subscription required), de Nysschen said a lack of product in two key segments, those of the compact crossover and...
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MINI And X-Raid Team Secure Fourth-Straight Dakar Rally WinThis year’s Dakar Rally is now over, and the winners of the grueling event is none other than MINI, together with its performance partner X-Raid Team. This is the fourth-straight victory for MINI in the Dakar, which took place over the past two weeks in Argentina, Chile and Bolivia. Nasser...
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New Large Car Confirmed By GM, Will Wear Commodore Name In OzGeneral Motors Company’s [NYSE:GM] Australian division Holden has confirmed that a “next-generation large car” will arrive in Holden showrooms in 2018 wearing the brand’s storied Commodore nameplate. This will be the first imported Commodore in the nameplate’s...
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Officer On Dashcam Shakes It Off To Taylor Swift: VideoWe imagine there's a bit of monotony in the day-to-day routine of your average police officer. In between taking down perps and all of the other action, there are the times when it's just you, your cruiser, and the radio. There are a number of ways to fill that time, and one of Dover, Delaware's...
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Lamborghini Huracán Driver Hits 208 MPH Before Crash: VideoBack in September, we saw the brutal images of a very violent Lamborghini Huracán crash. At the time, it wasn't exactly clear what led to the accident as the car was traveling down a standard section of the M7 motorway in Hungary. It seemed, due to the skid marks, that the driver lost...
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2015 Porsche 919 Hybrid Race Car Takes To The TrackPorsche had been away from the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans for many years, until last year when it ran the race with its new 919 Hybrid in the top LMP1 category. The German automaker missed out on the win, which went to sister brand Audi, but it will be heading back this year (along with full...
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Two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso will be driving for McLaren this season, which as most F1 fans would know will be powered by Honda engines once again. Having been driving Ferraris and Maseratis in his off-time since 2010 (when he first joined former employer Scuderia Ferrari), it appears the Spaniard is now looking forward to driving something from a new brand: the 2016 Acura NSX (more specifically a Honda NSX since that is how the car will be badged in Europe). Alonso professed his love for the new NSX on his Twitter account, stating that one day he and the car...
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Updated Veloster Revealed In Hyundai’s Home MarketHyundai has unveiled an updated version of its Veloster coupe in its home market of Korea. Spotted in prototype form for almost a year, the updated Veloster should make its debut at a major international auto show in the coming months before arriving in showrooms in the second half of the year, as...
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New Shelby Mustangs, Mercedes-Maybach S600 Pricing, Hyperloop Coming: Today’s Car NewsIf you were hoping to get your hands on the first 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R, you’re too late. The rights to the car were sold at auction over the weekend. The good news is that you still may be able to get your hands on the first 2015 Shelby GT to go into production. Yes, Shelby...
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Elon Musk Proposes Hyperloop Test Track In TexasElon Musk says he's considering building a test track for the Hyperloop tube-transport concept, possibly in Texas.
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First 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R Fetches $1 Million In Record Barrett-Jackson AuctionBarrett-Jackson’s collector car auction held in Scottsdale, Arizona over the weekend saw a number of exciting cars go under the hammer and some major records fall. One of the more exciting cars to be sold was the 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R with VIN #001, whose final bid came in at a cool...
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2016 Mercedes-Maybach S600 Priced From $190,275If you happen to find Mercedes-Benz’s fullsize S-Class lacking in space, you’ll be happy to note the German automaker is launching even bigger versions of the car. These will be launched under the recently revived Maybach label, now Mercedes-Maybach due to its sub-brand status, and...
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