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The Dodge Viper left this world in 2017 and we have a feeling that fact has done good things for the cars' values. Case in point, this 1992 Dodge Viper for sale on eBay. However, what's really bound to drive up the price of this car is the fact it was purchased new and has since sat stored in a climate-controlled garage. Just 34 miles show on the odometer. This is probably as close as one can get to a factory-fresh 1992 Viper. The eBay listing isn't heavy on information, but it says this is a one-owner car and that owner is a car collector who clearly saw value in letting the car sit for...
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2019 Porsche 911 Speedster spy shots and videoThere's a new generation of the 911 waiting in the wings but before it arrives Porsche will launch one last hurrah for the current-generation 991 911 family. The car will be a limited edition 911 Speedster, which was previewed in concept form in June as part of Porsche's 70th anniversary...
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’51 Studebaker offered with matching pedal carNot only does the Pick of the Day, a 1951 Studebaker Champion Regal Starlight coupe, come with what the seller terms “great history,” it comes with a matching 1951 Giordani Studebaker child’s pedal car. According to the selling dealer, located in Seekonk, Massachusetts, the car is...
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Vandal One arrives to shake up the track-only sports car segmentBuyers seeking their next track-only toy may want to give U.S.-based Vandal Cars a look. The company released details on its One sports car, which packs a Honda Civic Type R engine and a featherlight weight of 1,224 pounds. The light weight is thanks to a carbon-fiber monocoque, which underpins an...
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Ferrari-based New Stratos is getting a manual gearboxAt last year's Geneva Motor Show, Manifattura Automobili Torino (MAT) finally brought the reborn Lancia Stratos, dubbed the New Stratos, to life. This year, the company will introduce a new option for the limited run of sports cars: a proper manual transmission. On Tuesday, the company announced...
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Mini John Cooper Works GP returns next year, will pack 300-plus hpFor Mini fans, the performance hierarchy goes S, John Cooper Works, and, rarely, John Cooper Works GP. The last time Mini graced fans with a GP model was 2013, and after seven years, the badge will return. Mini announced Wednesday that 2020 John Cooper Works GP model will pack more than 300...
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles cut a check for $77 million for failing to meet federal fuel economy requirements in 2016. Consumer appetite for trucks and SUVs has done wonders for the Ram and Jeep brands, but that popularity has a price. Reuters reported last Thursday the multi-million fine is a civil penalty and it could be one sign that automakers continue to have trouble meeting current emissions regulations. FCA continued to argue, like other automakers, assumptions that surround the current regulations finalized in 2012 do not reflect today's reality. Seven years ago, car buyers began to...
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Toyota 86 British Green Limited Edition needs to come to America statGreen is largely absent from automakers' palettes, but the latest hue to show up for the Toyota 86 is downright wonderful. The Japanese brand introduced the 86 British Green Limited Edition on its Japanese consumer website, and it needs to reach our shores. Right now. The British Green color...
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2019 Chevy Corvette ZR1, 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2020 BMW X3 M and X4 M: Car News HeadlinesWe spent time with the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and found 10 things you need to know. From the fact it has a giant hole in its hood to the earthshaking noises it makes, the ZR1 is one wild car. The massive rear wing that comes with the ZTK Package can also make loading luggage a pain. The debut...
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WhatsApp founder offloading minty-fresh collection of PorschesPorsche-philes, prepare your bank accounts. Gooding & Company will oversee an auction of 10 incredible Porsches from WhatsApp founder Jan Koum's collection. Koum says he's out of space and time to take care of these 10 Porsches, and we wonder what kind of cars took precedence over these. The...
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Ferrari Monza SP1 and SP2 look wild on the roadFerrari turned back the clock to find inspiration for its latest specialty models, the Monza SP1 and Monza SP2. Now, the Italian automaker has given us a look at their road presence in a new video. The brief clip shows both the single-seater SP1 and two-seater SP2 racing through winding roads in an...
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Jay Leno's Garage: Engines are the heart and soul of LamborghinisThe latest episode of Jay Leno's Garage isn't about the physical cars, but rather the heart and soul of a brand. Jay welcomes on Andrew Romanowski, president of the Lamborghini Club of America, who shows off two engines from the Italian firm's history. The first is a 3.5-liter V-12, the first...
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The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York has a new exhibition piece: a 1965 Fiat 500. Fiat highlighted the car's induction in a Monday announcement, and the mini car is on display as part of a new exhibit called "The Value of Good Design." The chosen pieces aim to tell the story of industrial design, and the classic Fiat connects themes found in other pieces in the collection. The original Fiat 500 was designed by Dante Giacosa and introduced in 1957 as Italy's attempt at an affordable car for post-war Europe. The 500 quickly became a roaring success, and the Museum of Modern Art acquired...
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2020 BMW X3 M and X4 M arrive with 503 hp and 177 mph top speedIt's the new reality: A sporty crossover SUV is as important as a sport sedan from an automaker that makes performance one of its talking points. So it was only a matter of time before BMW released M versions of its compact X3 and X4 crossovers. On Tuesday, BMW revealed the 2020 BMW X3 M and X4 M...
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Gone in 14(thousand) seconds: 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary edition sells out in hoursIt took just four hours for the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary Edition to sell out. All 500 cars are spoken for in the United States, the brand announced this past Saturday. Mazda shared the metrics it witnessed as the car's fans flooded a special website to place their orders for the...
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Hennessey cranks McLaren 600LT to 1,000 horsepowerWhen a car enters the shop at Hennessey Performance Engineering, there's a good chance it leaves with more power. A lot more power. That's the case for the McLaren 600LT, which HPE can now tune up to 1,000 horsepower, the company announced on Monday. The tuning firm offers three different packages...
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Chevrolet says 2019 Colorado ZR2 Bison is sold outBuild a high-performance model, especially for a pickup, and the buyers will come. The Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison is already sold out for 2019. Chevrolet trucks marketing director, Sandor Piszar, told GM Authority in a Sunday report that all 2,000 units for the 2019 model year are spoken for...
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Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport earns its own single-make raceThis July, during the 24 Hours of Spa weekend, fans will catch the Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport in its own single-make race. SRO Motorsport Group's new GT2 racing series will debut during the 24 Hours of Spa weekend July 26-27, and it will mark the first race for the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport, according...
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John Haynes may not be a familiar name to many people, but his contributions to the automotive world are larger than life. The man responsible for the Haynes Manual has passed away at the age of 80. Haynes Publishing announced its founder's passing on Monday and said Haynes passed away after a short illness. His rise to stardom among those who like to tinker with cars and DIY-ers around the world began in Sri Lanka, where he was born. At the age of 12, he and his brother moved to the United Kingdom to attend a boarding school where Haynes quickly discovered his passion for cars. Haynes...
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Roots of Recaro: Car seat company traces to original PorschesJust when you think you know something about automotive history, something comes in over the transom that makes you realize you don’t know as much as you think. Today’s example: A news release from Recaro Automotive Seating celebrating its 70-year history as a supplier to Porsche. OK...
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2019 Maserati Levante GTS, 2020 Toyota Highlander, 1987 Buick GNX: Car News HeadlinesWe drove the 2019 Maserati Levante GTS to find out if a Ferrari heart could solve its issues. The result? The brawn now matches the beauty, but certain bits of the cabin are taken from the lowly and aging Dodge Journey. The noises from the twin-turbo V-8 nearly make up for any interior...
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An Aero Car, a Viper, and Elvis' Continental all part of 178-car museum auctionFor the Tupelo Automobile Museum in Tupelo, Mississippi, these are unfortunate times. Yet for car collectors, this is a chance to own some pretty extraordinary cars. According to a Hemmings report last December, Bonhams will host a no-reserve sale for the 178 museum-owned lots currently part of the...
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Amazon invests in self-driving car company Aurora InnovationWhat started with books has reached the budding self-driving car sector. Amazon has invested in self-driving car company Aurora Innovation, the self-driving technology firm announced last Thursday. The actual figure it had received from Amazon wasn't disclosed in Aurora's announcement, but in...
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Michigan firm develops Ford F-150 bed caps that add a Mustang fastback lookMichigan Vehicle Solutions saw an opening and figured it was time to shake up the truck bed cap segment. Enter the fastback bed cap. Yes, it's inspired by a Ford Mustang Fastback of yore, and it's available for purchase. The Drive spoke with the company's CEO Rich Oliver in a Friday report, who...
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