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Earlier in 2013 news that construction of the long awaited Corvette Museum Motorsports Park had begun. The facility, which was announced over three years ago, will feature a lengthy road course, massive skidpad, a go-kart track, and a quarter-mile dragtrip. It will also strengthen the idea that it essentially serves as the mecca for most Corvette enthusiasts. WATCH: Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 Terrorizes Supercars At Zandvoort: Video Now we can see just how close this facility is to playing host to noise, burning rubber, and happy people. This past weekend saw volunteers assisting with the...
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First 1963 Jaguar Lightweight E-Type continuation model heads for Pebble BeachBack in February 1963, Jaguar embarked upon the 'Special E-Type GT' project—a series of lightweight, aluminum-bodied variants of the E-Type specially designed for competition. Just 18 cars were planned but only 12 were made—until now. WATCH: Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 Terrorizes...
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Rolls-Royce Classes Up The Forza Motorsport 5 LandscapeThere are plenty of vehicles in the Forza universe. Nearly everything from sports cars to true race cars and even trucks are represented in beautiful detail, and each is able to blast across some of the greatest circuits on the planet. Now there's a new addition to the Forza family, and it should...
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KiraVan Is The World's Most Insane RVThis massive vehicle was custom-made to go where no other RV can.
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2016 Mazda MX-5 Spied, 2015 Volvo XC90 Teased, McLaren 650S Sprint Revealed: Today’s Car NewsMazda’s all-new MX-5 Miata is set for a reveal on September 3, but up until now we’re yet to see any prototypes. Today, we have the first photos and video of the new MX-5, which should be on sale next year as a 2016 model. Volvo has released the first photo showing part of the exterior...
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Volvo Reveals 'Face' Of New XC90 In Latest TeaserVolvo’s second-generation XC90 is set to be revealed in a fortnight at a special event in Stockholm, Sweden. But this being the first all-new version of the SUV since the original’s debut at the 2002 Detroit Auto Show, Volvo simply can’t help itself from revealing many of the...
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The range-topping Platinum version of the latest Cadillac Escalade has been revealed, and will join the rest of the 2015 Escalade range in showrooms in the fourth quarter of the year, priced from $90,270 with a $995 destination charge tacked on. The regular Escalade starts at $73,965, including the same destination charge. WATCH: Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 Terrorizes Supercars At Zandvoort: Video The premium paid for the Escalade Platinum gets you a number of niceties, including hand-crafted luxury items for both the exterior and cabin. On the outside, Escalade Platinum models ride on 22-inch...
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2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Spy VideoMazda’s all-new, fourth-generation MX-5 Miata is set for a reveal on September 3, and while the Japanese automaker has done a good job of keeping its prototypes hidden, one has finally been spotted. This particular prototype was spotted in Japan and shows that the new MX-5, which goes on sale...
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Volvo Presents New XC90’s Modular SPA PlatformVolvo is about to introduce a new modular platform called the Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) that will soon underpin all of its models sized from the S60 up. The first to be based on the SPA platform will be the all-new Volvo XC90, which thanks to the capabilities of its platform promises to...
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Ferrari 308 GT4 Gets A Subaru Engine Swap: UPDATEThat's one way to improve a Ferrari.
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McLaren 650S Sprint revealed ahead of Pebble Beach ConcoursHot on the heels of the McLaren 650S GT3 race car revealed earlier this summer comes the all-new 650S Sprint, a slightly tamer version of the GT3 racer designed for track enthusiasts. The 650S Sprint is the follow-up to last year’s 12C GT Sprint and will be on sale shortly after a debut at...
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Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 Terrorizes Supercars At Zandvoort: VideoThe Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 was designed to go anywhere, almost.
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Head-up displays (HUDs) are the preserve of high-end, expensive vehicles, right? Well, yes actually, though like most high-end tech it only takes time and perhaps a little persuasion from the aftermarket to help it filter downwards. It happened for satellite navigation and now it's happening with HUDs. ALSO SEE: 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Spy Shots Navdy is a head-up display system you can take anywhere and transfer to any car. At a basic level, that means the little portable device with its flip-out screen can put your speed in plain view, rather than relegating it to a little dial in your...
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Toyota Is Heading To Baja With Its TRD Pro TundraThe truck market is a tough one these days. There's lots of competition, and every automaker that produces a full-size pickup wants you to think that their ride is the toughest one out there. What does that even mean though? What makes a truck tough? For some, a tough truck should be able to handle...
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Are Changeable Interior Colors The Future Of Car Personalization?Johnson Controls is experimenting with color-changing plastics for future car interiors.
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2015 Dodge Charger Pursuit Launched, Pulling You Over SoonStudy the front end of this car very, very closely--because you'll soon be watching out for it in your rearview mirror. Chrysler has released details and images of the 2015 Dodge Charger Pursuit, the latest iteration of its four-door muscle car designed for police use. MUST READ: 2015 Dodge Charger...
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2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe First Drive: VideoAs much as General Motors has been in the news for getting things wrong of late, Cadillac deserves notice for how much it’s been getting right over the past decade, too. From the CTS sedan that kicked off the brand’s revival as a world-class marque, to the ATS sedan that helped cement...
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Land Rover’s high-performance Range Rover Sport developed by its new Special Vehicles Operations unit has been revealed. The vehicle is called the Range Rover Sport SVR and it's said to be the fastest SUV in production. Ferrari will launch an updated version of its FF shooting brake in 2016. The vehicle is expected to have more power on tap, revised styling and an all-new transmission. Another vehicle with a new transmission is the 2015 Chevrolet SS, which will offer a six-speed manual alongside the six-speed automatic available since the car’s launch late last year. A few other...
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2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Teased Ahead Of September 3 RevealThe 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata will be unveiled in less than a month.
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More Power, Revised Styling For Ferrari FF Mid-Cycle Update: ReportWe’ve heard plenty of details about Ferrari’s plans for its 458 Italia mid-cycle update due next year, but the FF is almost as old, having first hit the scene in 2011, and should be receiving its own mid-cycle update in 2016. We now have some news on the updated FF, courtesy of a report...
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Lexus Exec Hints at LFA SuccessorThe Lexus LFA was only ever built for a single model year, and it’s likely the company lost money on each of the 500 examples it sold, despite the astronomical $375,000 price tag. But that doesn’t mean the project was a failure, as the halo effect it’s had on the rest of the Lexus...
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2015 Chevrolet SS PreviewChevrolet’s SS muscle sedan is heading into the 2015 model year with some worthwhile updates, the majority of them designed to bolster the car’s performance. While it’s been little secret that the 2015 Chevy SS will be available with a six-speed manual transmission and magnetic...
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2016 BMW 2-Series Gran Tourer Seven-Seater Spy ShotsBMW is out creating new niches yet again, with its latest prototype signaling a premium seven-seat compact MPV is on the horizon. The vehicle is essentially a seven-seat version of the 2016 BMW 2-Series Active Tourer, which features five seats and is the first BMW model to ride on the new UKL...
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