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In 2011 Nissan showed the world that it is possible to take a gamer, put him through a driver development program, unleash him at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and see him stand on the podium after the grueling racing. The story of Lucas Ordonez, original Nissan GT Academy winner, and his journey from virtual to reality goes on but there is now a new intake of gamers snapping at his heels to take on the biggest race of them all. DON'T MISS: Watch The McLaren P1 Hit 205 MPH While Racing A Modified GT-R: Video In 2014 Nissan will field four gamers-turned-racers in the 24 Hours of Le Mans: two in the...
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Huet Brothers Readying New Sports Car Based On 2016 Mazda MX-5A couple of years ago we brought you details on a Dutch firm by the name of Huet Brothers that was working on new sports car that combined retro styling with modern mechanicals. Simply labeled the Huet Brothers Coupe, the new sports car was due to go on sale this year but now that release date has...
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Renault Mégane RS 275 Trophy revealed ahead of 2014 Goodwood Festival of SpeedBack in 2011, French automaker Renault set the front-wheel-drive lap record at the Nürburgring with its Mégane RS 265 Trophy, which lapped the notorious German circuit in a time of 8:07.97. That record sat comfortably in Renault’s lap until a couple of months ago when Spanish...
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Jaguar Embarks On First Re-Creation Project: Six New 1963 Lightweight E-TypesIn automotive circles, recreations, vehicles that continue original chassis codes and are built using original designs and techniques, tend to have equal numbers of fans and critics. On the plus side, recreations allow a new generation of enthusiasts to get acquainted with classic cars, and even...
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Design Proposals For Rolls-Royce SUV Being Examined: ReportRolls-Royce’s CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös confirmed late last year that the historic British automaker was considering adding an SUV to its ranks, and now its design chief Giles Taylor has revealed that the automaker’s design team is working on sketches to assess the...
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Porsche’s Secret 911 Type 965 V-8 Prototype: VideoWhile the idea of stuffing a V-8 engine into a Porsche 911 is nothing new—owners have been doing it for ages, and RUF even offered one in 2010—the idea that Porsche almost did exactly that itself is something not everyone might know. Here, we get a look at the secret prototype for a...
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You needn't look little further than the humble Volkswagen Golf as to how far performance cars have come in recent years. Back in 1975, the most powerful Golf you could buy was the 108-horsepower GTI. By 1998, 33 years later, the Mk4 GTI had crept to just 150 horses. Fast forward another sixteen years though, and Volkswagen is contemplating a road-going Golf with over 400 horsepower. Volkswagen had already confirmed plans to put its 395-hp Golf R 400 concept into production, following its auto show debut in Beijing last month. But speaking at the Vienna Motor Symposium in Austria last week...
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2015 Ford Mustang Order Guide Reveals ‘EcoBoost’ Name, Performance Package InfoThe new generation of the Mustang is soon to arrive on our nation’s streets, bringing with it independent rear suspension, sharp new looks, and, as every enthusiast is eagerly awaiting, a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine. That turbo four Mustang will be called the Mustang EcoBoost...
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New Batmobile Sneak Peek: 'Batman Vs. Superman' Director Gives Early Look: New PhotoThe next installment in both the Batman and Superman franchises is coming soon, directed by Zack Snyder. Set to pit two of the world’s favorite superheros against each other, the Batman vs. Superman film will also contain (at least) one special treat for car lovers: a new Batmobile...
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Watch The McLaren P1 Hit 205 MPH While Racing A Modified GT-R: VideoA McLaren P1 lined up alongside a modified Nissan GT-R at a drag meet in the U.K. recently, and the guys at Shmee150 were there to capture the action on film. Although the stock GT-R is in another league compared to the McLaren P1, the version you see here has been worked over by tuning firm...
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Roger Rodas’s Widow Suing Porsche For Accident That Killed Paul WalkerThe crash that killed Paul Walker and fellow racer and team owner Roger Rodas last year was a tragic, unnecessary thing. But now Rodas’ widow is suing Porsche, claiming the 2005 Carrera GT involved was faulty. ALSO SEE: Fast & Furious 7 To Feature Paul Walker's Brothers As Brian O'Conner...
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Hardcore Porsche Cayman Spied, New Batmobile Teased, 2015 VW Golf Range Priced; Today’s Car NewsThe first prototype of a new track-focused Porsche Cayman variant has been spotted. The little brother to the 911 GT3 is expected to feature a unique engine and may end up being labeled a Cayman GT4. There’s a new Batman movie in the works, and for us gearheads that means a new Batmobile...
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The Lagonda SUV concept unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show was an almost unmitigated failure. Odd proportions, widespread public rejection and a host of excuses marked its birth, and now it appears its death as well. Yes, instead of residing on an ungainly SUV, Aston Martin is now expected to use the prestigious Lagonda name for a sedan that will share a number of styling cues with the last Lagonda sedan launched in 1976 and produced up until 1990 (pictured above). MUST SEE: Jay Leno Finally Takes His McLaren P1 For A Spin: Video A prototype for the vehicle has started testing in the U.K...
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Future Polestar Volvos To Offer Diesel And Hybrid OptionsVolvo's Polestar performance brand doesn't have the heritage of BMW M or Mercedes-AMG, but what it lacks in history it makes up for in style, performance and plenty of bright blue paint. It's also going to offend very few with the news it's looking to diesel and hybrid powertrains in an effort to...
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BMW M235i Gets xDrive All-Wheel DriveBMW has announced that its M235i sports coupe will be available with xDrive all-wheel drive starting this summer, although the automaker is yet to confirm whether the option will be available to buyers in the U.S. We suspect it will eventually be offered given the popularity of all-wheel-drive...
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2015 Volkswagen Golf Priced From $18,815, 2015 GTI From $25,215The seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf is almost ready for its showroom debut, and we can confirm that the car will be priced from $18,815 including VW’s standard $820 destination charge. That price is for the three-door Golf TSI equipped with a manual transmission. The engine powering the...
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Waterspeed Collection RevealedRolls-Royce has finally unveiled its new special edition Phantom Drophead Coupe built to commemorate the triumph of Sir Malcolm Campbell in his Rolls-Royce-powered Bluebird K3 boat in setting the world waterspeed record back in 1937, a time when Rolls-Royce-powered vehicles held speed records on...
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Take A First-Person Lap In A Prototype At Laguna Seca: VideoHere’s yourchance to see what a race driver sees from the wheel of a prototype car at the famous Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, courtesy of Scott Sharp and a prototype visor cam. DON'T MISS: Hennessey's Emotional Journey To Break The World Speed Record With Venom GT: Video From the cockpit of...
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The Venom GT is Hennessey’s completely over the top hypercar take on the Lotus Elise’s platform. Extensive customization, monstrous horsepower, and more than a small dose of engineering ingenuity went into its creation, but that was just the beginning. Next, it had to set a world production car speed record. This is a short documentary of that mission. In this video, John Hennessey and team work to hit a speed even higher than their previous 265.7-mph run. Ultimately, the car reaches a verified 270.42 mph. That’s more than 12 mph faster than the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport...
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BMW 7-Series Edition Exclusive RevealedBMW has just revealed a special version of its 7-Series flagship sedan that it is calling the 7-Series Edition Exclusive. The vehicle is packed with a number of unique enhancements and will be introduced in Europe this summer. It’s not yet been confirmed for local sale but if it comes expect...
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2015 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Special Edition Announced Ahead Of New 2016 CTS-V Next YearThe all-new Cadillac CTS is an utterly impressive car—perhaps even more so than its predecessor, which reawakened the world’s recognition of the brand as a true luxury car company. Soon, an all-new CTS-V will join the upgraded CTS, but in the meantime, a special edition model of the...
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Jim Clark’s Lotus 49 Crashed At MonacoRacing used to be a very different sort of sport, even at the highest levels. The pros in Formula 1 didn’t just drive F1 races—they often moonlighted in Formula 2 or other series, both for fun and profit. That’s how Jim Clark, one of the most legendary drivers of all time, met his...
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BMW Tripling Production At Carbon PlantGet ready for carbon fiber construction to become truly mainstream--BMW has announced plans to triple carbon fiber reinforced plastic output at its Moses Lake facility in Washington state. MORE: 2015 BMW i8 Production Mega Gallery Currently, the SGL Group plant, a joint venture partner of BMW...
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Jay Leno Finally Takes His McLaren P1 For A Spin: VideoThe latest episode of Jay Leno's Garage features the host's own McLaren P1.
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