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Classic Shelby muscle was the theme at a large Mecum auction in Indianapolis last weekend, where a pair of Cobras each reached seven figures during bidding. Highlighting the sale was a 1967 Cobra 427, a recently-restored example that shows just a hair over 20,000 original miles. That Cobra sold for $1.1 million, while a 1964 with the 289 cubic inch V-8 was bid up to $1 million later in the day. That '64 model was highly-optioned and was swathed in a striking silver-blue over red leather scheme. ALSO SEE: Lamborghini recreates "The Italian Job" scene with 2 Miuras Those two Cobras and a 1965...
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Watch the Mercedes museum turn into a... hungry t-rex?A pair of film students in Germany have taken a bite out of Mercedes-Benz's history by creating a short video that turns the automaker's historical museum into a car-eating tyrannosaurus rex. The film isn't quite as far-fetched as you might think. And one thing's for sure: You'll never look at the...
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NASCAR expansion pack added to "Forza Motorsport 6"NASCAR may be a thoroughly North American-oriented racing series, but a new expansion pack for the popular Xbox One racing game Forza Motorsport 6 allows users to take a 2016 stock car to one of many global tracks against anything from a vintage Indycar to a modern Formula One racer. This latest...
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Acura unveils its second autonomous car prototypeAcura has taken the wraps off of an RLX prototype that looks almost like what you can buy from one of its dealers—except that this one doesn't require a driver. This latest RLX prototype is Acura's second foray into the world of autonomous vehicle development. The sedan makes use of updated...
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These Indian-market cars failed spectacularly in Global NCAP crash testsFive small cars designed specifically for the Indian market have all failed crash tests conducted by the United Kingdom-based Global New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Not one of the five—the Renault Kwid, Maruti Suzuki Celerio, Maruti Suzuki Eeco, Mahindra Scorpio, and Hyundai...
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Hyperloop One releases video of first full-scale testOn Wednesday, one of the companies racing to develop an operational Hyperloop system successfully completed its first full-scale test. The company, Hyperloop One (formerly Hyperloop Technologies), has now released a video showing the test. The test involved a metal sled being accelerated down a...
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Progress surrounding development of the Hyperloop high-speed transport system originally proposed by Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] CEO Elon Musk took a major step forward today with a full-scale test taking place outside Las Vegas, Nevada. Doing the testing was Hyperloop One (formerly Hyperloop Technologies), which yesterday announced it had secured $80 million in private investment to further fund its work. Fortunately for the investors, today’s test was a success. DON'T MISS: Your engine also acts like a brake and here's how It was an “open air” test that aimed to determine if...
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Ford GT application videos start hitting the webFord Motor Company [NYSE:F] last month started taking applications for its new GT supercar. We’re not talking orders here but simply an application that signals one’s interest in owning the car. ALSO SEE: Pagani Huayra BC lands in U.S., sounds mean Each application is to be vetted by...
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Donkervoort debuts sleek D8 GTO-RSDonkevoort isn't a household name—unless you keep up with Nürburgring records, in which case you probably know that the company's dedicated sports car held the fastest times for a street-legal car around the challenging Nordschleife in 2004 and 2006. Aimed at taking back that record, the...
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Lincoln adds approach detection system to new ContinentalLincoln says its new approach detection feature in the 2017 Continental flagship sedan will do more than just turn on the lights when the key fob gets near the vehicle. Instead, it essentially throws out a welcome mat, something Lincoln says is designed to remind owners of checking into a high-end...
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Watch a wheel hit Red Bull's Aeroscreen cockpit at 140 mphRed Bull Racing has started testing its proposed race car cockpit protection system known as the Aeroscreen. The Formula One team’s star driver Daniel Ricciardo hopped behind the wheel of a car fitted with the Aeroscreen and successfully completed some laps of the Sochi Autodrom prior to this...
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Mazzanti EV-R stops from 186 mph in 7.0 seconds thanks to carbon brakesFresh from an appearance with its updated Evantra supercar at the 2016 Top Marques Monaco, Mazzanti has released a video teasing its next major announcement. That next announcement will be the reveal of a new, much more potent version of the Evantra code-named the EV-R. The car is due for its world...
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Professional stuntman Damien Walters successfully completed one of his most terrifying stunts yet. The stunt was organized by the people running the Formula E Championship, and saw Walters execute a blind backflip over one of the championship’s electric race cars traveling at precisely 60 mph. Walters, who has performed stunts for numerous Hollywood movies, makes it look easy but there were two days of preparation to get everything right. Behind the wheel was stunt driver Alistair Whitton who rightly describes the stunt as "crazy." Although the jump was blind, Walters had a little help...
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Subaru shows off new Isle of Man record attempt carSubaru has taken the wraps off of the WRX STI racer it will send to the Isle of Man for a record attempt around the island's challenging TT course. The automaker has once again turned to Manx rally driving legend Mark Higgins for the attempt. Higgins holds two records, most recently a 19:15.88...
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Bugatti Chiron cold starts in Monaco, sounds meanExamples of the 1,480-horsepower Chiron hypercar are being delivered to Bugatti dealerships around the globe. We recently brought you photos of a silver example delivered to a dealership in Munich. Recently, a navy blue example was delivered to a dealership in Monaco. This time, though, there were...
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Mazzanti EV-R to feature twin-turbo V-8, 2.7-second 0-60 timeMazzanti is about to launch a new supercar, one that could be faster and more powerful than anything we’ve previously seen from an Italian firm, Ferrari [NYSE:RACE], Lamborghini and Pagani included. We’ve learned that the car, code-named the EV-R, will be a hardcore version of...
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2017 Porsche Panamera spy shots and videoPorsche is almost at the end of development of its second-generation Panamera and the latest prototypes we've spotted are wearing barely any camouflage gear. The new Panamera is expected on the market near the end of the year, most likely as a 2017 model, and this time there will be a new wagon...
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Tesla Model 3 revealed with 215-mile range, $35k price tagTesla Motors’ [NSDQ:TSLA] Model 3 has been making headlines for the past several years but now it’s finally here. The BMW 3-Series-rivaling electric sports sedan was revealed tonight in Hawthorne, California and Tesla has been taking pre-orders since early this morning. According to the...
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You’ve already seen the BMW M4 hit the “ultimate racetrack.” Now watch the car tear through a futuristic city landscape on a dedicated track perched high above the hustle and bustle of the traffic below. ALSO SEE: Meet the Audi RS 7 from hell: Video The latest video is from director Alessandro Pacciani, and though not all of the footage is real the quality behind it is still enough to get the heart pounding. Of course, the sight of an M4 revving its engine and executing massive drifts will normally do that anyway. Pacciani has directed a number of car-related videos in the...
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Nissan details how its GT-R engine is built: VideoThe divide between mass production and hand crafting has reached the world of mainstream car brands, albeit only for a few select models. One of these is Nissan's GT-R. Earlier this week at the New York Auto Show, Nissan took the wraps off of an updated version of the R35-series GT-R, which in...
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2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR says 'ello to North America: Live photos and VideoIt's already made an entrance in other parts of the globe, but now the 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR has made its North American debut. If you're interested in seeing this car early, you're going to need to get your butt to New York City. This week's New York Auto Show is providing the launching pad for...
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2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF is a droptop fastback dandyA retractable hardtop Miata may not have been a total surprise by the time the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF pulled on to the stage at this week's 2016 New York Auto Show. After all, Mazda Europe leaked pictures of the car before the official introduction, and they were picked up by several outlets...
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2017 Hyundai Ioniq US specs confirmedHyundai this year will be the first major automaker with a vehicle offering hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure electric options when its all-new 2017 Ioniq hits the market. The car has already been shown outside the United States but now it’s made its local debut, which took place today at the...
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2017 Acura MDX debuts with new look, NSX-derived hybrid system: Live photos and videoAcura’s popular MDX has gained a new look inside and out for 2017, but the big news is what you can't see: a newly optional hybrid powertrain related to the setup used in the brand’s NSX supercar. Acura bills the vehicle the MDX Sport Hybrid, an obvious nod to its NSX cousin. The...
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