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Engineers at Ford have gazed into the future with the latest patent filed by the automaker. The system shows an interior dashboard that involves a removable steering wheel and pedals for self-driving cars. First discovered by Motor1, the patent states the removable driver functions would be beneficial for "development purposes" and "enables the easy provision of a steering wheel as a customer-requested option.” That's right, Ford seems to imagine a future where a steering wheel and pedals are customer options, not standard. Freaky. The assumption with this system is that Ford would use...
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The last Dodge Viper has rolled off the assembly lineWe knew this day was coming, but that doesn't make it any easier. The final Dodge Viper ever built has now rolled off the Conner Avenue assembly line. Chrysler executive Ralph Gilles took to Instagram to post photos of the finals cars coming off the assembly line. In one photo, Gilles stands in...
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Porsche crafts special badges for the 911 Turbo S Exclusive SeriesWhen you're going to build a car and call it "Exclusive," you're going to need to make it stand out from the other models in your lineup. Porsche is doing this with its new 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series on sale this year. Limited to just 500 units, the mighty machine takes the Porsche 911 Turbo S...
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Someone paid $3,750 for a Mercedes-AMG S65 that once cost $200,000Depreciation is the ninth wonder of the world. (Compound interest is the eighth, in case you're wondering.) When it comes to picking out some of the finest automobiles, their high asking prices may not always lead to sky-high residual values. In this case of this 2006 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG, it sold...
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Not one, but two, Ferrari F40s are for sale this weekWhat a week it is. Aside from the plethora of posh vehicles set to be on display at Pebble Beach, two auction houses will kick off their events on August 18, 2017. Sure, there are going to be plenty of stunning cars that cross the block, but how about this: two Ferrari F40s are up for auction. Not...
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Lowriders to invade high-brow event in Pebble BeachBorn in Southern California, lowrider culture has had a significant impact on car culture at large, though the style has never quite achieved much direct attention. Because of this, a trio of high-class lowriders is set to invade Pebble Beach this week in an effort to showcase the culture and...
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Pennzoil's thrilling, high-speed video series has gone ahead and exorcised the demon—the 2018 Dodge Challenger Demon, that is. As a follow-up to its heartfelt send off to the Dodge Viper, Pennzoil has taken on Dodge's new king. Fans of Dodge, Pennzoil, or simply really cool cinematics will not be disappointed. CHECK OUT: How the Dodge Demon runs a 9.65 quarter mile and a 2.3-second 0-60 The video is quite literally 2 minutes and 30 seconds of non-stop, pedal-to-the-floor action as the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is hustled around dimly lit streets and rages around corners with...
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BMW Z4 Concept, 2019 Audi e-tron, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT: Car News HeadlinesPhotos of the BMW Z4 Concept were leaked hours before the car's official debut at Pebble Beach. With traditional rear-wheel-drive sports car proportions, the Z4 Concept is a pretty thing with a clear preview of the next-generation Z4. The 2019 Audi e-tron quattro has finally been spotted testing on...
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The advantages of the Mercedes-Benz 48-volt systemAs fuel economy and emissions standards continue to tighten around the world, automakers continue to seek ways to make power while using less fuel. Mercedes-Benz, never one to let its engines rot on the vine, is taking the next step to do just that with a 48-volt system for a new 3.0-liter...
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Here's how you photograph a $2.5M Pagani Huayra BCAn exclusive car deserves on the finest quality photo equipment. In this case, the Pagani Huayra BC was the subject and Phase One provided the state of the art equipment to capture the supercar's good side. But does the Huayra BC really have a bad angle? We don't think so, and we digress. Peta...
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BMW Z4 Concept leaked ahead of Pebble Beach debutAhead of its debut Thursday, images of the BMW Z4 Concept have been leaked courtesy of Autoblog.nl. With traditional rear-wheel drive BMW proportions, the Z4 Concept features a long hood, good dash-to-axle ratio, and short rear deck. The front snout is canted forward, with some saying it resembles...
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Meet the "Panda" Bugatti ChironAnother day, another multi-million dollar supercar delivered. It's yet another Bugatti Chiron, but it's a special supercar, though, and it has a name: Panda. We'll give you one guess as to why this is the "Panda" Bugatti Chiron. Done guessing? It's because of the supercar's black and white exterior...
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Genesis is clearly interested in adding more tech-focused features for its current and future owners. There's already an app for smart watch users and owners can talk to their Alexa devices and send certain commands to their cars. Now, Genesis owners will be able to do even more thanks to an integrated system with Google Assistant. It all happens through the Genesis Connected Services system, which is the name of the tech backbone for the connected abilities of the car. With Genesis Connected Services, which is free for three years, owners can access remote start, climate control settings...
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A 2004 Porsche Carrera GT with only 25 miles heads to auctionPorsche cars from all eras are rising in value at a brisk pace. Certain 911 Carreras from the 1970s can fetch high six- and even low seven-figure sums. Few Porsche cars from the modern era command that sort of dollar. One such car that does is the mighty Carrera GT, and an incredibly clean example...
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BMW concept for 2017 Pebble Beach Concours likely previews new Z4BMW has released a shadowy teaser image of a new open-top sports car concept set to debut on August 17 in Monterey, California. The car is set to be the automaker’s star attraction at the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance taking place on August 20. The concept is thought to preview...
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Now the kids can have their own McLaren 570SToday's kiddos have some of the coolest stuff. We wish we were able to take advantage of some of the neat toy cars on the market today. Alas, we probably won't fit into Step2 and McLaren's latest project. Your eyes do not deceive you. This is a McLaren 570S push car and the project has the blessing...
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FCA joins BMW, Mobileye, and Intel's self-driving car allianceFiat-Chrysler Automobiles has signed a memorandum of understanding to become the first automaker to join BMW, Intel, and Mobileye's alliance to develop a dedicated self-driving car platform, the automakers announced Wednesday. Intel and BMW began work on a self-driving car platform last year and...
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"Suicide Squad"-inspired BMW i8 is a wild piece of automotive artThe film itself, for some, was a bit of a letdown. There's no denying, however, that Jared Leto's interpretation of Batman's preeminent foe in "Suicide Squad" was quite over the top. He reportedly fell rather deeply down a rabbit hole with his portrayal of The Joker, which is surprising given the...
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Continental has showcased a prototype for a way to boost the braking efficiency of electric cars. Dubbed the "New Wheel Concept," Continental engineered the system to help maximize regenerative braking and create an easier-to-maintain braking system. The concept uses an inner carrier, brake rotor, and wheel made of aluminum, to keep weight down. The system uses an aluminum star and brake caliper that bolt to the axle hub, plus an outer rim and large brake rotor that bolt to the star. The rotor fits around the inside circumference of the rim, giving it a larger diameter to allow use of a...
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The Chevy V-8-powered Ferrari 250 GTE is for saleTampering with vintage Ferraris is seen as a big no-no to many gearheads, but one gearhead said to hell with tradition. This 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE surfaced about two years ago and made a splash with its 302 cubic-inch Chevrolet V-8 under the hood. Now, it's up for sale. The ChevFerrari surfaced for...
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"Fast and Furious Live," O.J.'s Bronco, BMW M8: Car News HeadlinesBecause over-the-top ridiculous on-screen antics aren't enough for "Fast and Furious" fans, Vin Diesel has announced a new traveling show called "Fast and Furious Live." This extreme action show will be performed in front of live audiences and feature incredible automotive stunts. It's being...
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Late rock legend J. Geils' collection of cars and bikes to be auctioned at Pebble BeachJ. Geils may be best known for some of his band's iconic rock hits of the 1980s, but he was also absolutely an automotive and motorcycle enthusiast with exquisite taste. Specifically, he had quite a penchant for high-end Italian cars and motorcycles. The J. Geils Band guitarist passed away in his...
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Ferrari Enzo designer bringing another V-12-powered one-off supercar to Pebble BeachIf Ken Okuyama's name doesn't sound familiar, his work surely is. He's the designer responsible for the iconic Ferrari Enzo. That name should ring a bell. Okuyama hasn't hung up automotive design since then, and his latest creation is set to debut at Pebble Beach this week. The one-off Ken Okuyama...
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The Nevada Highway Patrol retires its last Ford Crown VicYou haven't worked as long and hard as the Panther platform. Starting in 1978, Ford began cranking out cars on its full-size rear-wheel-drive platform, and it didn't stop doing so until 2011. Over the course of that run, the most prolifically produced machine was undoubtedly the Ford Crown...
Jeff Glucker