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Porsche’s 919 Hybrid is proving to be one of the most successful race cars in the German automaker’s history. It’s currently in its third year of competition and already under its belt are a title in the World Endurance Championship and a pair of victories in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The 919 Hybrid competes in endurance racing’s premier LMP1 category, alongside rivals from Audi and Toyota. For its car, Porsche selected a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine (arranged in a V-4 configuration) and an electric drive system that relies on the highest allowable rate of...
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Red Bull not a fan of F1’s proposed Halo cockpit protectionOrganizers of Formula One are looking to introduce some form of cockpit protection, perhaps as early as next season. Two leading proposals are the Halo, originally devised by Mercedes AMG, and the Aeroscreen, devised by Red Bull Racing. While Red Bull has demonstrated the proficiency of its...
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Mechanical failure behind Koenigsegg One:1 Nürburgring crashA Koenigsegg One:1 on Monday fell victim to the Nürburgring. The 1,341-horsepower hypercar was pretty much destroyed in the crash but fortunately the driver was unharmed. The wreckage was sent back to Koenigsegg’s factory in Ängelholm, Sweden where engineers were able to determine...
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Part 2 of Tesla Master Plan revealed, includes semi and pickup trucksTesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday revealed an overarching strategy that lays out the electric car company’s plans for the coming decade. It is the second time Tesla has released such a strategy, which the company calls a Master Plan, and while it serves as a handy...
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Watch behind-the-scenes action on the set of the new Bourne filmJason Bourne is back for, we assume, more vengeance against the CIA. This means a bit of globe-trotting, little talking, and tons of fantastic on-screen action. To shoot such scenes requires a lot of work, as the Bourne series has always been praised for using practical effects over CGI. The team...
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There's a new EV 1/4-mile speed record and the car is from the '70sThe Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] Model S has no doubt proven that electric vehicles can be quick. Just wander over to YouTube and you can quickly find many videos showcasing Ludicrous mode in action against a variety of supercars and sports cars. There are a few EVs out there, however, that make...
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Your engine likes to breathe. There are ways to make it breathe easier, and one of them is by cramming air into the engine's "throat." You're forcing the induction. To do that, you'll need either a supercharger or a turbocharger. It's the boost-loving snail of a turbocharger that seems to be the most popular choice with automakers, but there are things you should know about these bits of rotating delight. These are the five things you should not do with a turbocharged engine. ALSO SEE: Here are 5 things to avoid doing with a manual transmission: Video Leave it to our friend at Engineering...
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Arrival of 2017 Continental marks start of more personalized service from LincolnLincoln's attempt to reassert itself as a true luxury brand rather than just a peddler of re-badged Fords isn't just about the cars. When the 2017 Continental launches this fall, it will usher in a new, more personalized service customer-service program that Lincoln hopes will distinguish it from...
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Ready to shell out serious $ for Derek Bell's Daytona-winning Porsche 962?Ever wanted to own a race car? How about a race car that won the 24 Hours of Daytona? Now is your chance to do both of these things, provided you're ready to haul a fat sack of cash with you to the upcoming Mecum Auctions event taking place during this year's Monterey Car Week. That's because a...
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These are the first 150 cars ready to party in 'Forza Horizon 3'A list of the first 150 cars that you'll find in the upcoming video game Forza Horizon 3 is out. The open-world driving game unfolds on the roads of Australia. This means actual roads, and ones comprised of dirt and gravel. To that end you're going to find a wide range of vehicles that can handle...
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Porsche 718 GT4, Spyder models coming with flat-6 enginesPorsche’s new 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman are fitted exclusively with turbocharged 4-cylinder engines, but more potent versions of the cars are coming and these will stick to naturally-aspirated flat-6 engines. That’s the word of Porsche engineer August Achleitner, who is in charge of...
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Skateboarder smashes windshield of McLarenWarning: This video contains some NSFW language. A video has surfaced on YouTube that depicts the aftermath of an altercation between the occupants of a McLaren 12C and a skateboarder. The video was filmed by Paul Gonzo who was attempting to capture the sunset seen in the backdrop. MUST SEE...
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A one-off Pagani Huayra supercar unveiled in May has already been wrecked. It’s not clear who was doing the driving but according to French outlet TF1 the car’s owner was a Saudi Arabian resident, a claim backed up by the car’s Saudi license plates. MUST SEE: Koenigsegg One:1 crash is possibly ‘Ring’s most expensive The crash took place not far from the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris, where the car’s owner is alleged to have been staying. As indicated by photos from Instagram user infaustus_vid.da, the car must have been traveling with considerable...
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Porsche details new infotainment system debuting in 2017 PanameraCoinciding with the arrival of Porsche’s new Panamera sedan later this year will be a new version of the automaker’s infotainment system, known as Porsche Communication Management (PCM). At the heart of the new system is a large touchscreen display located in the center stack, which...
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Report: McLaren to build F1 successor complete with center driving positionEver since launching its P1 hypercar, McLaren has been adamant the car isn’t a successor to the legendary F1. While the P1 has a single focus on speed, the F1 was designed as the ultimate driver’s car, offering performance that surpassed rivals, along with unmatched comfort and...
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2018 Honda Accord spy shotsA new generation of the Honda Accord is set to bow next year and we have our first spy shots of a prototype. What’s immediately clear is that Honda has adopted a sleeker, sportier look for the latest generation of its popular mid-size sedan, officially the nameplate’s 10th. It appears...
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Jay Leno samples a hot-rodded Model T done rightFord Motor Company [NYSE:F] sold 16.5 million examples of its Model T, which was built from 1908 to 1927. When you think of really old cars, you're most likely picturing a Model T. It's the car of cars, and it has a special place in the heart of enthusiasts. Much like it's the car, it was also the...
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Is this the year BMW brings an M1 concept to Pebble Beach?BMW has a history of using classic car shows around the world to showcase future designs. Last year, the automaker brought the 3.0 CSL Hommage R to Monterey Car Week in California and we couldn't get enough of it. This year, BMW announced it will bring another concept car to the annual event to...
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A new season of Ballers kicked off Sunday on HBO and there to celebrate the premiere in Miami was Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, who plays retired NFL player Spencer Strasmore on the hit series. But rather than just show up in a limousine, he showed up in a car that would fit right in on the show’s set. The car we’re talking about is a Pagani Huayra, which Johnson and his large frame could barely fit in. The car doesn’t belong to the actor, though. Instead, it belongs to Brett David, owner of Prestige Imports and Pagani Miami. David’s car features a bare carbon...
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SEC, Justice Department probe FCA over sales numbersFiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] on Monday confirmed an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission and Justice Department into sales numbers reported in its financial statements. The investigation comes after a pair of Chicago-area dealers in January filed civil lawsuits against...
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Commuting and the 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang don't mix: second driveWe've already driven the Ford Shelby Mustang GT350, and spent most of our time in its natural habitat: the road course at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca (to be fair, any track will do). But this past week I've had the opportunity to drive the GT350 at home in Chicago, like I would any other commuter...
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Comedian Kevin Hart poses with his Mercedes-AMG G65Being a celebrity definitely has its perks. The rich and famous collect cars the rest of us can only dream about, like the Mercedes-AMG G65, a G-Class SUV stuffed with a 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-12. Not satisfied with merely securing one of these rare beasts, comedian Kevin Hart decided to...
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Koenigsegg One:1 crash, Lamborghini Aventador facelift, Mercedes autonomous bus: Today’s Car NewsKoenigsegg only built seven of its 1,341-horsepower One:1 hypercar, and on Monday one of them was totaled. The car succumbed to the Nürburgring, where Koenigsegg was using it in preparation for an assault on the notorious German race track’s lap record. Fortunately for its owner...
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Mercedes-Benz unveils autonomous bus conceptMercedes-Benz is working to bring autonomous technology to not only cars but virtually all forms of road transport. One of the most logical areas to introduce the technology is public transport, where vehicles tend to travel at slower speeds and along set routes. Mercedes on Monday gave a taste of...
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