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The Lamborghini Huracán Performante made waves earlier this year when it laid claim to a new Nürburgring lap record. That feat was largely made possible by the company's new active aerodynamic system, and Lamborghini put together this short video to detail exactly how it works. The Aerodynamica Lamborghini Attiva, ALA, or Lamborghini Active Aerodynamics system uses two spoilers to maximize or minimize drag, and thereby downforce, at any given moment. Under full acceleration, the system makes the car as slippery as possible to maximize acceleration. Under braking, the spoilers...
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The world's fastest bumper car can hit 100 mphBumper cars are designed to move about slowly. You need them to be engineered this way otherwise a bumper car ride would end with plenty of whiplash, tears, and probably some lawsuits. So a bumper car ambles about with just enough speed so that you and some friends can gang up on another friend and...
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Audi Sport Quattro S1 E2 replica is a testament to the golden era of rally racingGroup B rally racing is often referred to as the golden era of rallying. Established in 1982 by the FIA, the short-lived Group B era birthed some of the most legendary rally racers even to this day. That includes the famed Audi Sport Quattro S1 E2. The Sport Quattro in the video from Petrolicious...
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The 2018 Jaguar F-Type's new 4-banger doesn't sound half badSticking a 4-cylinder engine under the sleek hood of the Jaguar F-Type has not only made the British marque's sports car more affordable, it retains a decent snarl, too. Jaguar revealed the 2018 F-Type would be offered with its Ingenium turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine at the 2017 New York...
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Watch the evolution of Ford's police carsFord Motor Company [NYSF: F] has been cranking out cop cars for Jonny Law for decades now. The automaker says that cooperation with the police goes all the way back to the Model T. The first official Police-prepped Ford vehicle, however, dates back to 1950 and the Mainline. This was the base trim...
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2018 Volvo XC60 previewCrossover SUVs are the new wagons, according to popular wisdom, but at Volvo the heritage is clearly visible. The Swedish automaker’s wagon-like SUVs have been met with great success in the market, and together with the various actual wagons Volvo offers, they’ve accounted for more than...
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Jay Leno is venturing into the world of tacticool. The best way to start that journey, on the automotive side, is by inviting guests from USSV into the garage. Those letters stand for United States Specialty Vehicles. It's a company that takes existing production vehicles and modifies them into rugged beasts that bear the names Rhino GX and Rhino XT. Both are quite eye-catching, and the smaller XT even earned a spot in the latest "Fast and the Furious" movie. It's the massive GX that you'll instantly notice, however, as it's built on the bones of a Ford F-450 Super Duty chassis. This is a...
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e-tron Sportback concept previews Audi electric car coming in 2019Audi revealed the new e-tron Sportback concept on Wednesday at the 2017 Shanghai auto show. The concept previews an electric car to join the Audi lineup in 2019, one year after the automaker introduces its e-tron electric SUV. You can think of the car as being a more coupe-like alternative to the...
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2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class previewThe current S-Class has been a huge hit for Mercedes-Benz. Over 300,000 examples have been sold since the car went on sale in 2013, and that’s the figure for sedans only. The car, a W222 to all the fans, has now reached the midway point in its life cycle, and in Mercedes tradition it’s...
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Pagani Huayra Roadster spied running about near the factorySometimes all we do around here is gawk at awesome cars. Suffice it to say, that the Pagani Huayra Roadster is an amalgamation of automotive awesomeness. It offers a roofless driving experience that has to be up there with the best the world has to offer, and it certainly assaults all of the...
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Renault explores future of F1 with RS 2027 Vision conceptRenault has a pretty clear idea of what it wants Formula One to look like in the future. At the Shanghai auto show, the French automaker unveiled the new RS 2027 Concept as its idea of what F1 will look like a decade from now. That begins with making the driver more visible to spectators, thanks in...
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RJ Anderson stunts Polaris RZR XP1K4 for serious off-road actionNo matter how you get your kicks, whether that's at the drag strip, on a road course, or by taking the unbeaten path, there's a toy for everyone. Take the Polaris RZR XP1K4 for example. This little bugger means business. Boasting a 999cc DOHC, twin-cylinder turbocharged engine, it cranks out 110...
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Lynk & Co burst on the scene last fall with a compact SUV called the 01. The new brand is Chinese automaker’s Geely’s mainstream offering for global markets and is to operate alongside Geely’s luxury brand Volvo. Lynk & Co has now previewed its second model with the 03 concept which debuted on Wednesday at the 2017 Shanghai auto show. The concept is in the form of a compact sedan and features a design that’s clearly linked to the 01 SUV. Prototypes for the production version, previously thought to be a 02, have already been spotted in the wild. Styling isn't...
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454-horsepower BMW M4 CS debuts at 2017 Shanghai auto showWhen BMW in January announced its round of mid-cycle updates for the M4, many, including us, were disappointed to learn there were no real changes apart from some tweaks to the lights and new colors. That’s because BMW was saving the M4’s more substantial updates for a new model...
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2018 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 spy shots and videoBehold our latest spy shots and video of what’s likely to be a new generation of the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 supercar. Corvette talk of late has centered on a new mid-engine platform but this not expected to be introduced until the arrival of the next-generation Corvette (C8), tipped to be...
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Volkswagen ID Crozz electric SUV concept debuts in ShanghaiThe third member in Volkswagen’s series of I.D. concepts has been revealed. The concept is the I.D. Crozz, and it makes its world debut on Wednesday at the 2017 Shanghai auto show. It follows on from the I.D. Buzz minivan unveiled at the 2017 Detroit auto show and I.D. hatchback unveiled at...
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2018 Jaguar F-Type previewJaguar’s F-Type has undergone a mid-cycle update. The changes are subtle yet provide the stylish sports car with the latest technology, a more refined look, and a new engine option. There’s also a lower price tag! You’ll spot the updated range by the full LED headlights and new...
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Watch a Holley carburetor rebuild in 3 minutesTime-lapse magic returns from Hagerty—the number one insurer of classic cars—this time involving the teardown of a Holley carburetor. Before the days of fuel injection, these babies were essential for the proper mix of air and fuel for an internal combustion engine. Therefore, proper...
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The 2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 is evolution, baby. The performance SUV with a fire-breathing turbo V-8 just made its debut at the 2017 New York Auto Show and we’re sure this thing is the duck-billed platypus of our dreams. We’ve seen the GLC-Class evolve from a compact SUV to a coupe-shaped SUV before. Last year’s addition of a turbo V-6 in the GLC43 was an acid test for the whole hog. ALSO SEE: The 2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 and GLC63 Coupe are your insane compact SUVs Let’s talk details: The GLC63 comes with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 that makes 469 hp and 479 lb-ft of...
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2018 Lincoln Navigator video previewBling is back with the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. But this go-around—the fourth generation—takes luxury to a much higher level. This latest Navigator adds lots of luxury while shedding 200 pounds. Under its hood sits a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6 rated at an estimated 450 horsepower. It...
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6th-gen Camaro Trans Am conversion comes packing 1,000 horsepowerPontiac lives on, or least its Trans Am does, with the latest model unveiled this week at the 2017 New York auto show. It’s called the Trans Am 455 Super Duty, and it’s packing a supercharged V-8 delivering 1,000 horsepower and 1,046 pound-feet of torque. Yes, that’s 160 hp and...
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Watch a Ford GT40 collide with a Can-Am McLaren at GoodwoodThe various events held on the grounds surrounding Goodwood House in the United Kingdom are some of the greatest motorsport outings around, simply because it’s often a chance to see racing machines of yesteryear find their way back to where they belong: the race track. But, drivers risk these...
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Watch a Ford Thunderbird transmission rebuild in 5 minutesThe magic of technology can make nearly anything look as simple as tying your shoes. We assure you, rebuilding a transmission is not easy, and it certainly cannot be done in less than five minutes. But, Hagerty has returned with another rebuild timelapse, making the teardown of this Ford...
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This is how hot your exhaust system can getWhen your car is running, your exhaust system takes the hot waste gas from the engine and expels it out the series of tubes bolted to the underside of your vehicle. From your exhaust manifold, you typically move down to a catalytic converter and through some more plumbing before hitting the muffler...
Jeff Glucker