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Charles D. Strang, Jr. lived a long and vibrant life filled with an obsession for technical innovation and a passion for racing. He produced milestones in marine, automotive and aerospace development, and although his accomplishments have touched nearly all of us, he remains unheralded even after his quiet passing on March 11 at the age of 96. Such was the humble demeanor of the man born in Brooklyn in 1921. A natural competitor, young Charlie participated in organized motorboat racing from the age of 15, holding the title of New York State Champion for several years. Later, as a mechanical...
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2018 Audi R8 RWS priced as the bargain modelThe best Audi R8 is now the best bargain in the R8 lineup. I'm talking about the upcoming 2018 Audi R8 RWS, which ditches the brand's Quattro all-wheel-drive system in favor of a rear-drive-only setup. Anyone who wants one will "only" need to shell out $139,950. That's a lot of money, but it's...
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Xing Mobility promises electric supercar quicker than Tesla RoadsterWith news of the 2020 Tesla Roadster's 1.9-second 0-60 mph time, the Silicon Valley-based carmaker put a target on its back. A Taiwanese firm by the name of Xing Mobility hopes for a bullseye with its Miss R rally-inspired electric supercar. The firm provided details on its electric supercar on...
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BMW completes initial shakedown for Formula E racerBMW has completed an initial shakedown test for its new race car designed for the 2018/2019 Formula E Championship, the fifth season of the electric car racing series. The test of the new car, called the iFE.18, took place on Tuesday at the BMW Group's test track in Maisach, Germany, not far from...
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2019 Jaguar F-Type previewJaguar's F-Type is now entering its sixth year on the market, which in the world of sports cars is bordering on senior citizenship. Jaguar gave the F-Type a major overhaul last year to keep it fresh, so there isn't much to harp on about for 2019. Nevertheless, there are some new items. The biggest...
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Aston Martin Vantage, Audi A6 Avant, Ram 1500: Car News HeadlinesAston Martin has a new Vantage on its hands but is it different enough to warrant trading in the previous model? Oh yes. It's light, it's taut, and it's got one of the best V-8 engines currently in production. Audi has a new A6 that we only get to experience in sedan form here in the United States...
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The United States Marines have a new toy to test in the Nikola UTV, an electric utility task vehicle. New video shows it getting down and dirty as the military folk test it out. We get to see the UTV take on some pretty rough terrain, which the vehicle crosses with little to no resistance. Nikola builds the UTV with a 14.5-inch ground clearance and makes sure the vehicle is completely waterproof as well. The military is interested in the UTV due to its overall package. After all, it sits four individuals and fits in remote weapon stations, in addition to being able to go almost anywhere...
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Bentley will add 10,000 more solar panels to its plantOne of the United Kingdom's largest array of solar panels will soon be completed at Bentley's Crewe plant. The Brit automaker announced Tuesday that construction has begun on a 10,000-unit strong solar farm to cover a carpark at its plant. Once completed, the solar farm will provide 2.7 megawatts...
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2019 Audi A6 Avant wagon revealedAudi's newest A6 has spawned its wagon body style, which the German automaker refers to as an Avant. Unveiled on Wednesday, the new A6 Avant goes on sale in Europe later this year but sadly there's no mention if we'll see it in the United States. Audi's local division skipped the previous...
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2019 Aston Martin Vantage first drive review: Tilting at windmillsThe giant blades on the lazy-looking wind turbines that dot southern Portugal produce the sound of a passing jet, only it never goes away. I know this because the irresistibly photogenic windmills got me out of the 2019 Aston Martin Vantage’s driver’s seat. Not much else would. The...
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Overland ATS wants to build 150-mph Skyways above US highwaysYet another company believes it has the solution to rid American cities and highways of congestion. Overland ATS (Automated Transport Systems) has debuted what it calls the Skyway in an effort to completely rethink transportation. The basic concept of the Overland ATS system is to build the Skyway...
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Report: 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata to get 181 horsepowerEveryone's favorite low-horsepower sports car is getting an update for 2019. The refreshed Mazda MX-5 Miata is nearly here and it's becoming clear that more power is on the menu. According to Road & Track, the 2019 Miata will produce 181 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque. That's a hefty...
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Mark Pieloch started learning body and paint work while he was still in high school in the little town of Groveland, Massachusetts, and that led to restoration projects, 10 of them over his first 30 years. He left all that behind to become a very successful entrepreneur, patenting and manufacturing specialized veterinary pharmaceuticals. Then he started collecting muscle cars, and now he owns one of the largest collections in the world, housed in a gorgeous 123,000 square-foot museum near Melbourne, Florida. His 248 perfectly maintained cars are from every part of the car world. The lobby...
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Pretend your 2018 Dodge Durango is fast with the SRT-inspired Rallye Appearance packageThe Dodge Durango GT exists for rational consumers who want a family vehicle with a touch of sportiness. Now, Dodge is giving those buyers an appearance package that lets owners o V-6-powered Durango GTs make their SUVs look like high-horsepower R/T and SRT models The new Rallye Appearance package...
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Living and working with the 2019 Ram 1500My mom's moving saga never ends. It's the gift that keeps on giving for a son who wants to help and has occasional access to pickup trucks. Recently, a 2019 Ram 1500 was available to me and that meant I became delivery boy once again. This time she needed an oven moved, along with a few bikes, and...
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VW Group hints at possible leadership changes, including CEO positionThe Volkswagen Group on Tuesday issued the statement that it is in the process of reviewing its senior management structure and that this could result in potential personnel changes, including the position of CEO Matthias Müller. The short statement said the VW Group board of directors is also...
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Lamborghini Aventador SVJ, Ford Focus, Lexus ES: Today's Car NewsLamborghini is testing a new, more hardcore version of the Aventador on the Nürburgring. It's tipped to revive Lamborghini's SVJ designation, which was last used on the Miura SVJ of the 1970s, and it could just be the last version of the Aventador before the car's successor arrives. Ford's...
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Porsche 919 on goodbye tour, destroys Hamilton's Spa lap recordPorsche created a modern legend of motorsport when it built the 919 Hybrid. The automaker wanted to win at the highest level of motorsport, and it did just that with its hybrid-powered LMP1 masterpiece. After 33 races, the 919 Hybrid is credited with 17 wins, three constructors' championships...
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Mercedes-AMG last year launched a Final Edition version of its G65 and there are reports the SL65 is soon to be on its way out as well, two models powered by a V-12. But could this be part of the normal product cycle or instead a move away from V-12s at AMG? Based on recent comments made by the performance shop's boss, Tobias Moers, we're likely looking at the firm's first steps to phase out the big mills. “Eventually, the 12-cylinder engine will be phased out at AMG,” Moers told Car and Driver in an interview published Friday. It's not hard to understand his thinking. AMG is...
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Bigger and better 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD pickups coming next yearThe introduction of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is Chevrolet's biggest truck news this year, but more is yet to come from the bowtie brand. Now we see a new teaser image for the 2020 Silverado HD. Chevy published the official image on Tuesday and announced the Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD will...
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Carroll Shelby's personal car collection heading to auctionShelby aficionados will want to book their trips to Greenwich, Connecticut, this June because that's where Bonhams will have the privilege of auctioning off Carroll Shelby's personal car collection. In total, 23 cars (and trucks) covering Shelby's personal career will hit the auction block. Among...
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Dual-motor Tesla Model 3 "probably" coming this summerDespite production delays since first deliveries last July, Tesla finally thinks it will have Model 3s rolling off the line at a steady pace by the start of the third quarter of 2018. Now, according to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, its production line should be ready to handle dual-motor (all-wheel-drive)...
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2019 Ford Edge ST gets Sport mode with rev-matching featureFord's performance line will grow to include the 2019 Edge ST this summer, and the automaker is really trying to amp up its family crossover. The 2019 Edge ST will include a dedicated Sport mode with a rev-matching feature when downshifting the 8-speed automatic transmission, the automaker...
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‘Missing’ 1938 SS-100 Jaguar recovered after 60 years in shedTerry Larson enters his underground garage in Mesa, Arizona, with the distracted air of someone accustomed to the remarkable. And once again, he is showing off an amazing discovery. In his sprawling restoration shop, which has seen so many Jaguar and SS sports and racing cars brought back to life...
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