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Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] CEO Elon Musk’s big announcement regarding the “D” has, as we suspected, turned out to be a new dual-motor option for the Model S that provides it with the extra traction of all-wheel drive. And the “something else” Musk also hinted at previously is a new semi-autonomous system dubbed an Autopilot. The system offers a few basic functions at present but it’s upgradable—via software updates—and will offer greater functionality in the future. But getting back to the dual-motor option, it essentially adds a second electric...
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Glickenhaus SCG 003 Gets A New Teaser VideoHere's a closer look at the upcoming SCG 003 from James Glickenhaus, and the new supercar is taking fabulous shape. We already know the SCG 003 will sport a carbon fiber chassis, and rumors hint that the car’s power output will exceed 500 hp despite a curb weight of just 1,600 lbs. The source...
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'Driftadega Nights' Is Certainly A Thing: VideoThe folks at Network A have been killing it as of late. Their videos featuring Ryan Tuerck and Chris Forsberg are well made, funny, and feature tons of great action. It seems that Vaughn Gittin Jr, Matt Powers, and Matt Field have been paying attention to the Network A team. They're looking to get...
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Could The Corvette’s PDR Be The Russian Dashcam Of America?: VideoThis video of a Corvette’s Performance Data Recorder system capturing the moment a big rig’s trailer tire blows may be a taste of the future. A future in which the many happenings on America’s streets and highways are fortuitously captured by people recording for other reasons. On...
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Mitsubishi Evo Decides To Quit Racing & Become A Gymnast: VideoHillclimbs are crazy. They often take place on tight roads that feature tons of technical turns, and all of it has to be tackled at very high speeds. MUST SEE: Miniature W-18 Build Is Mesmerizing: Video You need to be the fastest person up the hill, so you have to push both yourself and your...
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2016 Acura NSX To Offer Ferrari 458 Performance For Audi R8 PricePrototypes for Acura’s second-generation NSX are currently being tested at the Nürburgring, with one of the cars even burning to ground in late July. Despite the setback, Acura is confident the new NSX will be ready for launch in 2015 and that it will meet some pretty lofty goals set by...
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What better way to start the day than a blast up to 213 mph in Ferrari’s LaFerrari flagship. An owner of the stunning hybrid supercar took part in last month’s EvoMax event in the U.K., where drivers get to take their cars to the limit on a closed runway, and he was generous enough to take YouTube user David Yu for a ride in the passenger seat and as a result we have this latest video. MUST SEE: The Average Bugatti Owner Has 84 Cars, 3 Jets, And A Yacht It shows the LaFerrari reaching 213 mph, but what’s more impressive is that the speed was reached just moments after the...
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Ride Along With Ken Block During GRC Practice: VideoKen Block is a man who understands many of the finer concepts of car control. His Gymkhana videos are certainly proof of that. He's not just out to capture YouTube views though, as he also strives to stand atop podiums in the Global Rallycross series. MUST SEE: The Average Bugatti Owner Has 84...
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AMS GT-R Clears The Board At Texas Invitational: VideoFor some time now, the team behind the AMS GT-R have been on a quest to go as fast as they possibly can. That means eight second quarter-mile times. It means over 200 mph trap speeds, and it means running into a level of competition that knows how to create tremendous power. Such is the case when...
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Help Name This 2015 Chevrolet Camaro Special Edition: VideoA new generation of the Chevrolet Camaro is just around the corner but that doesn’t mean the current model should be overlooked, as it’s still one of the best performance bargains available today, especially in SS trim. For this year’s SEMA, which takes place early next month...
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The Mighty 190 Is Fueled By Grease & Rhymes: Video (NSFW Language)Caution: This video contains coarse language. It's definitely NSFW. Has your car ever inspired you to write music about it? No? Well, you're clearly not a member of The Mighty 190 then. This is a Norwegian rap duo that clearly loves the Mercedes-Benz W201-generation E-Class. The love is so strong...
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Is The Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG A Real AMG?: VideoMercedes-Benz has taken its AMG portfolio to a new level. No, we're not talking about the upper echelon, ultra-insane Black Series vehicles. Instead, we're looking at the other end of the spectrum, which is where the CLA45 AMG slots into place. It slots rather neatly, of course, if you ask our own...
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Okay, so that was an unfair jab at rollerblading. We really don't have a problem with it, and the it's just a convenient scapegoat for an old joke. Still, it's not as if rollerbladers typically hit speeds that would get car drivers thrown into jail. That's what happened, however, at a event attended by YouTube content creator Gumbal. MUST SEE: Miniature W-18 Engine Build Is Mesmerizing: Video A skater in full racing leathers grabbed onto the rear of a modified Dodge Challenger. The driver hit the gas, and the pair sped off down a runway. According to the video, the car accelerated up to 200...
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Mercedes-Benz Ad Tells Us Where Baby Vans Come From: VideoMercedes-Benz gets dirty in new van ad.
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Volvo reveals 450-hp 4-cylinder with electric-aided turboAudi recently unveiled a high-performance diesel engine that featured a pair of turbochargers and an electric motor that helps provide boost pressure at low revs. The technology is expected to debut in 2016 in a high-performance version of Audi’s next-generation Q7 SUV and slowly filter...
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Lamborghini Teases New Huracán GT3 Race Car: VideoAfter revealing the racing version of its Huracán designed for the Super Trofeo one-make series back in August, Lamborghini has now started teasing a new GT3-spec version of its all-new supercar. Though it’s not widely known, Lamborghini has had a GT3-spec Gallardo in its ranks for...
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Miniature W-18 Engine Build Is Mesmerizing: VideoAn engine can be a beautiful piece of engineering and fascinating to explore in pieces. It's not always convenient, however, to take apart your car when you want a lesson in how things work. MUST SEE: Production-Ready Aeromobil Flying Car To Debut This Month: Video That's where the world of...
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Nissan ZEOD RC Le Mans Racer Laps Top Gear Track In 1:05.3: VideoRecently, the guys at Top Gear were able to test Nissan’s ZEOD RC electrified race car around the Dunsfold Aerodrome. During that time, Nissan’s own racing driver Wolfgang Reip hopped in to set an official lap time for the dart-shaped car at the famous track. The time he set driving the...
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Mercedes-Benz’s latest C63 AMG is finally here, and we have all the juicy details including news the car will come in two flavors for the first time: a standard model and a more potent S-badged version. We’ve also learned that the car’s official title has been changed to Mercedes-AMG C63 to better reflect the fact it’s a product of Mercedes-AMG based in Affalterbach rather than your run-of-the-mill Mercedes. The name change also reflects the link between the car and Mercedes-AMG’s other new baby, the GT sports car, with which it shares its engine. The new C63...
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The 2014 Paris Auto Show Was Busy, Awesome: News VideoThe 2014 Paris Auto Show is in the books. It brought some amazing new supercars, some new details on cars we’d already seen, and some interesting new mainstream vehicles as well. Stick with us for a quick recap of the major debuts in Paris this week. Up first: The Ferrari 458 Speciale A. The...
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2014 Paris Auto Show, Supercars & Muscle Cars, Project Binky: The Week In ReverseThe 2014 Paris Auto Show at the concepts and cars making their debuts have dominated much of the automotive airwaves this week, Chevy’s Corvette Z06 shows off some of its technology, Ralph Gilles shows what a real muscle car can do, and Project Binky comes ever closer to...
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2016 Audi TT Roadster Revealed: 2014 Paris Auto Show Live Photos & VideoHaving just spent some time with the 2016 Audi TT in coupe form, we can confirm the car drives as good as it looks. And now Audi has revealed the convertible version of the car, appeasing sun-loving Audiphiles the world over. Both the standard TT Roadster and slightly sportier TTS Roadster have...
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2016 Mercedes-AMG GT, GT S Preview, Live Photos: Affalterbach’s New Super CoupeSleek, stylish, and chock full of heritage, the 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT has arrived. It’s the brand’s second bespoke car, and while it shares some of its DNA with the SLS that preceded it, as well as inspiration from Mercedes’ racing past, the GT is a car of its own. That's good...
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This Is What A Ford RaptorTRAX AWD Burnout Looks Like: VideoThe horrendous, earth-rending sound in this video accompanies perhaps the most ridiculous video footage we’ve seen this week: Ken Block in the Hoonigan RaptorTRAX doing an all-wheel-drive tracked burnout. MUST SEE: 2,000-WHP Nissan GT-R Screams Down The Strip At 207 MPH: Video To get the...
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