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  • Jeff Brock's 1952 Buick Super Riviera "Bombshell Betty"

    It is safe to say that this 1952 Buick Super Riviera looked nothing like it does today when it rolled off the assembly line and made its way to its first owner. Nothing General Motors had in mind for it can compare to what racer Jeff Brock did to it decades later. Christened "Bombshell Betty," the eye-catching Buick is not only a piece of rolling art, it's a land speed record holder and a six-time class champion clocked at 165.735 mph in 2013. CHECK OUT: Mid-engine 2019 Chevy Corvette C8 spied, will bow at 2018 Detroit Auto Show Pulled out of an abandoned sawmill near Phoenix, Arizona, in...

  • Daimler files patent for system that sprays water on tires
    Mercedes could use water spray to control tire temperatures

    Most drivers don't often think about the temperature of their tires, but rubber that has too much ice or snow buildup can significantly reduce traction—even winter tires. Mercedes-Benz appears to be thinking about tire temperatures, though. DON'T MISS: 9 safety tricks the 2017 Mercedes-Benz...

  • Tesla Model 3 spotted at service center
    Tesla Model 3 prototype nabbed at service center

    A prototype version of Tesla's upcoming, entry-level Model 3 was spotted at one of the carmaker's service centers recently. While the prototype nabbed by an Imgur user doesn't reveal anything new—its interior remains in the conceptual stage—it does serve as a reminder that Tesla is hard...

  • 2017 Porsche Panamera
    918-inspired, 700-hp Porsche Panamera on the way?

    Porsche's all-new Panamera made a big splash yesterday with a new 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 rated at 550 horsepower headlining the changes to what looks to be a more stylish take on a four-door Porsche. Yet Motor Trend, who was in Germany for the Panamera's debut, says that there's more to come...

  • Bugatti Chiron, 2016 Geneva Motor Show
    Bugatti looking to beat its own top speed record with new Chiron

    Bugatti has high hopes for its new Chiron, which the automaker has been parading around at major motorsports events like the Goodwood Hillclimb, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and the Nürburgring 24 Hours. Now, the Volkswagen-owned French automaker says that it is aiming to best the current...

  • 1974 BMW 2002 Tii, photo MotorCar Studios, 2015 Auctions America
    10 hottest collector cars of the summer, bad Porsche parking, Tesla human guinea pig: Car News Headlines

    Hagerty, the nation's number one insurer of classic cars, has released its list of the 10 hottest collector cars of the summer. Like in recent years, cars of the 1980s and '90s are becoming more popular, and so are pickup trucks and even SUVs. We take a look at the list, give a history of each, and...

  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S

    A potentially faulty carbon fiber driveshaft has prompted Mercedes-Benz's AMG unit to recall the GT S sports car. The recall covers just 135 examples of the GT S built between June 1 and July 24 of last year and the company has issued a stop sale to prevent dealers from delivering any affected AMG GT S coupes that happen to be in inventory at the moment. According to Mercedes, "the bond between the carbon fiber driveshaft and the engine/transmission flange" is insufficient. In a worst case scenario, this means that the driveshaft might separate from the flange and spin, resulting in the...

  • Tesla Model S testing collision avoidance with human guinea pig
    Human guinea pig employed in amateur Tesla Model S testing

    Tesla has engineered some great features into its Model S sedan. There's the Summon command, which brings your Model S to you on its own. Additionally, there's the AutoPilot feature that has the car drive itself. With any new features, you expect the automaker to do a whole bunch of testing and...

  • LaFerrari somehow winds up on a large rock in front of a restaurante
    LaFerrari crashes into parked car, winds up stuck on a rock

    The Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] Cavalcade is a gathering of brand loyalists who come together for the chance to share in their passion. This year, the Cavalcade gathered in the Venetian region of Italy. A large parade of Prancing Horse enthusiasts then set off for drives and events throughout the area. One...

  • Lamborghini Centenario spotted driving out of Sant'Agata
    Lamborghini Centenario on the road in Sant'Agata

    It's not every day you spot a Lamborghini running down the road. It's far less likely, however, that you'll ever see a Lamborghini Centenario before your eyes. Your odds improve though, should you trek to the Lamborghini headquarters located in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy. That's exactly what a...

  • Porsche parked poorly
    Poor Porsche parking job video leads to hit-and-run arrest

    To call this parking effort "poor" is underselling it quite a bit. What we have here is, in fact, one of the worst parking jobs ever. It seems a young resident of Vancouver was attempting to park his Porsche Cayenne in a garage. That should be a boring and simple task. This round peg should fit in...

  • 1970 Dodge Challenger, photo Auctions America
    The 10 hottest collector cars of the summer

    As the weather turns warmer and the sun starts to shine, car guys get fidgety. When we see our first classic car on the road, our thoughts turn to the collector cars we'd like in our own garages. And then the summer buying season begins. Hagerty, as the leading insurance provider of classic cars...

  • 1956 Jaguar D-Type 'Long Nose' endurance racer at 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed

    Quick, name an event in which cars 110 years apart compete against each other to race up a hill. Stumped?­ Welcome to the Goodwood Festival of Speed, a unique, surreal, one-of-a-kind event in which cars of every size, type, and variety compete run up a 1.1-mile hill as fast as possible. And last weekend, we were there. It may be the only event in the world in which a 1910 Fiat 10-liter Grand Prix winner runs against a brand-new Bugatti Chiron supercar prototype. And against historic Audi and Mercedes-Benz heritage cars of all vintages, drift cars, and Porsche’s current 24 Hours of...

  • 2017 Porsche Panamera
    2017 Porsche Panamera preview

    Porsche has released information on the second-generation of its flagship sedan (it's actually a hatchback), and the 2017 Porsche Panamera is a better looking car than the first generation. The new Panamera is an evolution of the last car, not a revolution, but the lumpy look of the roof--there to...

  • 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited spy shots
    Confirmed: 2018 Jeep Wrangler to have manual transmission option

    Jeep's next Wrangler won't lose its standard 6-speed manual gearbox, despite rumors pointing toward the contrary. Demand for the 6-speed is at all-time lows against the optional 5-speed automatic currently offered in Jeep's iconic 4x4. However, new spy photos posted to JLWranglerForums.com show a...

  • Solar Roadways artist'
    Route 66 could become a giant solar panel

    A stretch of Route 66 in Missouri will step well into the 21st century soon when it becomes the first stretch of road in the Untied States to be covered with pavers that double as solar panels. The Missouri Department of Transportation applied recently for a grant that would allow it to test new...

  • Volkswagen TDI 'clean diesel' television ad screencap
    Volkswagen's $18B TDI buyback would be largest consumer car action in U.S. history

    Volkswagen on Tuesday announced a settlement with the EPA and numerous other regulators to resolve class-action lawsuits over its TDI diesel emission cheating scandal. If approved next month, the deal would by by far the largest consumer car action settlement in United States history. It comes nine...

  • Angry Driver with Road Rage
    59 tips, hints, and tricks to being a better driver

    Driving isn't a right--it's a privilege. We don't always treat it that way, though. All too often, we forget the basic courtesies, the finer points of driving. Don't worry. It happens to all of us. Need some help? Then bone up on this conclusive list of everything you need to know to be a better...

  • 2017 Volvo S90 R-Design

    Volvo’s all-new 2017 S90 sedan and upcoming 2018 V90 wagon, like the XC90 crossover introduced this past year, are packed with safety technology. If you’re familiar with Volvo’s reputation, that’s probably no surprise. Volvo has been at the forefront in occupant safety for decades. In more recent years, though, the brand has stepped up with active-safety systems that use sophisticated processing and controls to, potentially, keep you out of trouble entirely. MORE: Read our 2017 Volvo S90 first drive review, and our 2018 Volvo V90 first drive review Here are four the...

  • 2017 Mini Cooper
    What do you call your Mini? The world's most popular name is...

    No one is quite sure what came first: the automobile, or a name for it. Giving cars people's names is as old as carmaking itself. Sure, some cars already have a name (Civic, Elantra, Tacoma) but those are mostly boring. Other cars have alphanumeric mashups that defy logic (XT5, Q30, X4 M40i) and...

  • 2018 Audi S5 and A5
    2018 Audi A5 and S5 first drive review: Sibling rivalry renewed

    Audi's A4 brings home the bacon for its U.S. sales arm, but there's no denying the stylish spin-offs that give the compact-car family its panache: the Audi A5 and S5. These Audi twins vie for attention at the dinner table. Between bites, the sleek A5 catches up on the #RichKidsOfInstagram hashtag...

  • 2015 Cadillac ATS
    2017 Cadillac ATS to drop base engine, add value

    Hey, America. The Cadillac ATS is a great car and you should buy it. That said, sales are poor and Cadillac seems to recognize that it has made mistakes with the pricing and packaging of the car. According to a report from Automotive News (subscription required), Cadillac is dropping the ATS's...

  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (E300)
    9 safety tricks the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class can do all by itself

    Call it autonomous driving, piloted driving, or assisted driving: The automobile is gradually taking over some of the chore of driving, and doing it with safety in mind. The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has helped pull that event horizon closer. It comes equipped with rafts of sensors, cameras, and...

  • 2018 Volvo V90 (Euro-spec prototype)  -  First Drive, June 2016
    2018 Volvo V90 first drive review

    Wagons have been staged for a comeback for more than a decade. Yet time after time, seemingly splendid, sporty wagons have fizzled in the American market. Is Volvo being hopelessly optimistic in bringing the V90 wagon to the U.S., where wagon sales barely break a one-percent market share year after...

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