Videos
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A lot of fun can be had when putting together a new Lego creation, especially when it's one of the company's Technic automotive kits. Taking them apart is much less fun—unless you do it all at once. This video features a Lego Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS, which you can buy for $299, crash tested to the same standard as the Euro NCAP 40-percent offset test, though in a scaled down way. The video was shot with several high-speed cameras to capture 1000 frames per second, which results in captivating slow-motion footage of Legos flying everywhere. As you would imagine, the Lego Porsche...
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Watch the unboxing of a Ford GT Order Kit, courtesy of John HennesseyThousands applied, but ultimately, only 500 individuals have so far been selected to have a Ford GT built. (A second round of applications will be announced at a later date, though.) Once chosen, each and every soon-to-be owner gets a Ford GT Order Kit to help decide how to outfit their car. John...
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2019 Lamborghini Urus spy shots and videoA prototype for Lamborghini’s upcoming Urus SUV has been spotted carving up the Nürburgring. The sighting comes just weeks after Lamborghini CEO Stefano Domenicali confirmed some of the SUV’s details. The prototype reveals for the first time the shape of the Urus in production...
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This 2,700-wheel-horsepower Nissan GT-R maxes out the dynoThe world of high-horsepower builds is an insane place. While production cars with 500, 600, and even 700 horsepower are considered wild, it's the aftermarket that takes things to the next level. And then past that level and into the stratosphere. Case in point is the Nissan GT-R from Extreme Turbo...
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Jack Roush takes delivery of Ford GT; we wonder what he’ll cook upJack Roush on Friday took delivery of a 2017 Ford GT. The gunmetal gray example wears white racing stripes and is the 15th car in the series. Incidentally, a previous-generation Ford GT Roush took delivery of 2005 was also the 15th car in the series. In the case of the modern GT, Ford Chairman Bill...
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The sights and sounds of a private Ferrari owner track dayFerrari works hard to cater to the wants, needs, and desires of its demanding clientele. That's why programs such as the Corse Clienti exist. This event gives Ferrari owners the chance to push rare and potent racing machines to their limits on famed racing circuits around the world. A recent such...
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For two years back in the mid 1960s, Honda produced a fun little sports car that wore the name S600. You could get it as a coupe or a roadster, and power was provided by a 606-cc flat 4-cylinder engine. It produced a mighty 57 horsepower, and nobody at the time thought of it as a drag car. The Australian owner of the 1965 S600 featured here decided to up the power a bit on his own car, and now it makes 21 times more power. CHECK OUT: Jay Leno Takes Honda S600 Hot Rod Out For A Spin: Video Gone is the little Honda engine that once sat between the fenders. In its place is a 2JZ Honda 4-cylinder...
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Do wider tires actually have more grip?Tires are an absolutely essential part of any car, truck, or SUV. Compounds can create unique handling experiences suited for any type of vehicle, and they can even make a car much more fun to drive. It's also a common saying that wider tires provide more grip. In the interest of science, Jason...
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2018 BMW M5 partially revealed thanks to "Need For Speed" cover artOn the surface, today's announcement surrounding a new "Need For Speed" title is a joyous occasion for gamers and racing fans alike. But, taking a closer look reveals something hidden in plain site. That something is the 2018 BMW M5, which we can say with almost 100 percent certainty is sitting...
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2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon deep dive: a study in obsession and insanity“You guys are crazy.” That's what Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne told Tim Kuniskis, head of passenger car brands at FCA, and Chris Cowland, director of advanced and SRT powertrain engineering, when they first pitched the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon. After learning about...
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McLaren F1 GTR Longtail stretches its legs at Spa-FrancorchampsThe 1990s birthed some pretty spectacular cars. It was a unique time, too. Hybrid powertrains were still the thing of econo cars like the Prius, which meant big power numbers came exclusively from large-displacement engines or lots of forced induction. The McLaren F1 employed the former—a...
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This General Lee Dodge Viper makes 1,700 horsepower on pump gasThe dearly departed Dodge Viper makes 645 horsepower from its V-10 engine. That's so much more power than most people can handle. For others, like the Calvo Motorsports team, it's not even close to enough. Wearing a General Lee livery, the Calvo Motorsports Dodge Viper is designed to go very fast...
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Vehicle safety is arguably one of the lesser points looked at when shopping for a car. Consumers simply expect vehicles to be safe and protect occupants at all costs. No one likes to think about a car wreck, after all. The Australian New Car Assessment Program wants to remind drivers how far the industry has come, however. The ANCAP set up a crash test with one standard issue 1998 Toyota Corolla and a 2015 Toyota Corolla. Both were and are popular cars on New Zealand and Australian roads. But, ANCAP says drivers are twice as likely to die in a car crash if the vehicle was made before the year...
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Get ready for more Subaru STI cars, maybe even a BRZ STISubaru has more up its sleeves than Penn and Teller, it seems. The automaker confirmed a special version of its WRX STI, dubbed the Subaru WRX STI Type RA, would be heading stateside later this month, alongside a new BRZ variant. The June 8 announcement is part of a larger effort to expand the STI...
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Watch a 2006 Dodge NASCAR race car rocket down a highway at 243 mphThe internet is a strange place. Like a high school yearbook, some things are found only after flipping through a couple pages for a second, third, or fourth time. This video, which features a 2006 Dodge NASCAR race car, is from 2012, but seems to have only recently caught on. The video was shot at...
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A closer look at the BMW 8-Series conceptBMW stunned audiences at this past weekend’s 2017 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy with the unveiling of the 8-Series concept. The sultry coupe introduces a new and very modern take on the typical BMW design cues. BMW design has been in a funk for some time so the marked...
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V-8-powered Alfa Romeo 4C hill climb car is a serious machineWe need more hill climb events here in the United States. Why you ask? Well, first off that's a dumb question. Secondly, the reason it's dumb is because you don't understand the sort of twisted, mental machinery that shows up to compete in these things. A properly mad hill climb machine usually...
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Icon builds a perfect retro-modern 1965 Ford F-250There is a 1965 Ford F100 in my garage. I've owned it for a few years, performed a few mechanical fixes and upgrades over the years, and I love my truck. It's a good "ten footer" and a pleasure to take on cruises. Jonathan Ward of Icon doesn't build "ten footers." He builds amazing machines to his...
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BMW is currently working with tech giant Intel and vehicle sensor firm Mobileye to develop a highly-capable self-driving system which the automaker plans to deploy in 2021. The system will debut in a technological flagship code-named the iNext and be so robust that BMW predicts drivers in certain situations will be able to sleep behind the wheel. The iNext won’t be a fully self-driving car devoid of a steering wheel and pedals, the likes of which Ford and Waymo have promised. You’ll still require a driver’s license to be able to operate it, but in certain situations the car...
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2018 Ford Focus RS Limited Edition comes with mechanical, styling upgradesIt appears Ford’s been listening to fans. The automaker has implemented some upgrades on its Focus RS for 2018 after evaluating feedback on social media. The upgrades, which include enhancements in the mechanical and styling departments, are being introduced on a limited-edition model aptly...
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Watch a Porsche 917 engine get torn down and rebuilt in minutesThe Porsche 917 is one of the most iconic race cars to have ever set rubber on a racetrack. Its power, prowess, and capability are recognized to this day. Its flat-12-cylinder powered the 917 to victory at the 1970 and 1971 24 Hours of Le Mans. Today, we have a bit of engine porn for Porsche and...
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Documentary series dives into the Mercedes-AMG GT R and its ties to the NürburgringMercedes-AMG gave the GT R a proper nickname after showcasing its latest creation to the automotive world: The Beast of The Green Hell. The Beast is the Mercedes-AMG GT R; The Green Hell is none other than the Nürburgring. Mercedes-AMG has put together a new, five-part documentary series to...
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Jay Leno hits the beat in a 1978 Chevy Nova cop carRiding in a cop car means you're most likely in for a bad day. Driving a cop car, however, is a blast. That's because it's usually an otherwise mundane vehicle that's been given some heavy duty parts to help it hold up over the duration of its service life. It also has those cool lights and sirens...
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BMW fires up the M8 and it sounds angryBMW has effectively stolen headlines with the BMW 8-Series Concept. However, it won't stay conceptual for long and an M8 performance flagship is part of the reborn 8-Series recipe. So, would you like to hear how the M8 sounds? BMW let onlookers at the M Festival, held at the Nürburgring, take...
Sean Szymkowski