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Jon Olsson never sleeps. That's not true, but every time he surfaces with a new video, something pretty insane is going on in his life. Olsson is an avid skier, and he's also quite the automotive enthusiast. His latest project combines his love for cars and his adventurer lifestyle. It's a Rolls-Royce Wraith that makes 810 horsepower at the rear wheels. "Spirit of Ecstasy?" Olsson thinks it should be more like "Spirit of bonkers speed." Under the hood sits a twin-turbo V-8 engine that has seen plenty of work from Absolute Motors, which calls the Netherlands home. CHECK OUT: Snow Drifting In A...
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Self-proclaimed 'good driver' jailed for speeding at 139 mphIf you want to call yourself a "good driver," it's important to follow posted speed limits and obey local laws. That's what being a good driver is all about. Good drivers don't speed 70 mph over the posted limit. However, this is all a precursor to an infraction that actually did occur. NJ.com...
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Jaguar discusses how the XE SV Project 8's design came to lifeJaguar has revealed its latest Special Vehicle Operations project: the 2018 XE SV Project 8. As a follow up to the 2017 Jaguar F-Type Project 7, the XE SV Project 8 represents the most powerful roadgoing Jaguar to date. SVO massaged the brand's familiar 5.0-liter supercharged V-8 engine to produce...
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Rolls-Royce Dawn Black Badge brings its darker aura to GoodwoodLast year, Rolls-Royce announced it was adding a new chapter to its timeline of luxury vehicles with the launch of Black Badge. No, not Lincoln's "Black Label," this is "Black Badge." The automaker rolled out the Wraith and Ghost Black Badge as its first two vehicles to receive the treatment, but...
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Audi Sport boss says crossover RS model takes priority over hardcore R8While Audi's parent company continues to overcome its diesel deceit, the brand is ensuring it has a bright future ahead. Said future may come at the expense of a hardcore Audi R8, though. Crossovers and SUVs remain sales kings in today's market, and it's one reason a crossover RS model is more...
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Plant that once built Hummers will soon build EVs for Chinese-backed startupIn a strange twist of fate, the plant that once built big, gas-hungry Hummers has been bought by a startup looking to build electric cars. On June 22, Chinese-backed electric car startup SF Motors announced plans to acquire AM General’s commercial vehicles plant located in South Bend...
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The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet is a great option for buyers seeking a big, comfy convertible that won’t break the bank. How does it compare to the smaller C-Class Cabrio and larger S-Class Cabrio? Find out in our first drive review. Ram has been spotted testing its next-generation 1500. The full-size pickup truck is being developed around a new body-on-frame platform that Jeep use for its new Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer duo. Jaguar has revealed a truly bonkers version of its XE. We’re talking 592 horsepower, a pumped-up body, and carbon and titanium replacement parts. You'll...
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2018 Genesis G70 spy shots and videoThe third model from Hyundai’s Genesis luxury brand has been spotted in prototype form. The car is a small sport sedan that will be called the G70. It will join its larger G80 and G90 siblings in showrooms in late 2017, arriving as a 2018 model. It was previewed in March 2016 by the Genesis...
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Zarooq ready to start production of 525-horsepower SandRacerDubai-based Zarooq came out in 2015 with its Rally Fighter-esque SandRacer high-speed off-roader. Since then the company has been developing the car, and on Tuesday it announced that the final design and specifications have been locked in and that production will soon start. The ethos of the...
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Richard Hammond and Rimac boss discuss Concept_One crash“The Grand Tour” host Richard Hammond was involved in a major accident on June 10 while taking part in a Swiss hill climb. He was driving the 1,206-horsepower Rimac Concept_One, and when approaching a sharp bend appeared to have lost control of the electric supercar which then skidded...
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2018 Maserati GranTurismo gets Alfieri-inspired grilleThe Maserati GranTurismo is entering its 10th year on the market but still manages to look as good as the day it debuted. Nevertheless, with a successor likely some years off still, Maserati has decided to freshen up the GranTurismo for the 2018 model year. The most significant change is at the...
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Aston Martin DB11 now available with Mercedes-AMG V-8Aston Martin’s DB11 is now a little more attainable thanks to the addition of a V-8 option slotting in below the car’s V-12. The engine is the familiar 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 developed by Mercedes-AMG. Recall that Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler entered a...
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If you’re looking for the biggest, baddest option in the small luxury sedan segment, you’ll need to turn to Jaguar. More specifically, you’ll need to turn to Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations. The SVO skunk works has churned out the new XE SV Project 8 just in time for the 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed, where it makes its dynamic debut. The car is a follow-up to 2014’s F-Type Project 7 and was developed to showcase the performance capabilities of Jaguar Land Rover’s in-house tuner. Under the hood sits the automaker’s familiar 5.0-liter...
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Nick Heidfeld aims for Goodwood record with Mahindra Formula E carNick Heidfeld is no stranger to the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and he's returning this year with one goal in mind: smash his current hill climb record. Currently, Heidfeld holds the hill climb course record with an incredibly quick 41.6 seconds. However, that was set over 10 years ago in 1999 in a...
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2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet first drive review: a true E at lastThe Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet has a strange and winding 25-year history. It all started with W124-generation cars in the early 1990s, the first Mercedes models to bear the E-Class name. In the late 1990s, the E begat the CLK-Class Cabriolet for two generations, both of which were based on the...
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"Top Gear" crew caught going 151 mph in Norway, might face jail timeNorway is home to some of the strictest speed enforcement in all of Europe and the country isn't backing down even when it comes to a big name like "Top Gear." According to The Sun, the BBC's "Top Gear" is in the hot seat after speed detectors clocked vehicles associated with the show's crew...
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. owns a secret race car graveyardJunkyards have long been the resting place for nearly all vehicles, but NASCAR icon Dale Earnhardt Jr. has a different idea for crashed out and wrecked race cars. Deep in the backwoods of Dirty Mo Acres, a secret race car graveyard resides. It's the final resting place for dozens of NASCAR race...
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Ram gets posh with 2018 Tungsten EditionShoppers are buying trucks as fast as automakers can build them—and for big money. Take one look at GMC's Denali and that's all you need to know. Now, Ram wants to join the party in the 2018 Ram 1500 Tungsten Edition. The Tungsten Edition builds upon the truck's Limited trim and adds more...
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The 2017 Pikes Peak Hill Climb saw dozens of entrants, but only a few of them went home winners. For the overall title, that victory went to Romain Dumas once again. Dumas piloted his Norma MXX RD Limited to victory for the third time in four years. Dumas took home the win with a final time of 9:05.672. The quick time wasn't what Dumas had in mind when lining up to take on the treacherous hill—he aimed for a sub-nine-minute time—but it was still enough to outgun those competing in the Unlimited Division. Paul Gerrard, Tony Quinn, Rodney Tu, David Rowe, Bruno Fretin, and other...
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Lamborghini Centerario and Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R sound off in rev battle"Look, they're rev-dance fighting," said the crowd of onlookers. That phrase sounds quite stupid, but it doesn't sound as stupid when you listen to the actual noise being created by a pair of interesting machines. In one corner, we have a Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R that reportedly has a few mods up...
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2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat gets Demon’s wide-body lookWith only 3,300 destined to be built, the chances of you getting your hands on a 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon are slim, even if you can afford the car’s $86,090 price tag. The good news is that you’ll be able to get the Demon’s sexy wide-body look on a new Challenger SRT...
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Aston Martin electric car, Dodge Durango R/T, Godsil Divino: Today’s Car NewsAston Martin will launch its first electric car in 2019. The car, an electric version of the Rapide, was originally due in 2018 but has been delayed a year due to a key partner, cash-strapped Chinese tech giant LeEco, pulling out. Buyers of the 2018 Dodge Durango R/T will be happy to note that the...
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Before the Manhattan V16, Godsil planned a Ford GT40 successor with an X-16 engineOn Monday, we brought you the first images of the Manhattan V16, a luxurious grand tourer proposed by American startup Godsil Motorcars. But long before Godsil founder and namesake Jason Godsil dreamed of reviving America’s once proud ultra-luxury automotive sector, he hoped to build a...
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2019 Toyota Avalon spy shotsToyota’s big sedan, the Avalon, will soon receive a redesign. The current model was introduced for 2013 and we’re expecting this new one for 2019. That means we’re likely to see a reveal early next year. The current Avalon was a bit of a breakthrough in terms of design for the...
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