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The Porsche 959 is a rare beast, especially on these shores, and now one is coming up for sale. Auction house Gooding & Company will be offering this sinister-looking black 1988...
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German Tech Team Obliterates Tire Change World Record: Video
Most people can swap out a tire in just a few minutes but a team sponsored by a German auto parts company was able to set a new Guinness World Record by swapping all four tires in less than a minute. The previous record for a full tire change using hand tools was 1 minute 23 seconds, and the German...
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F1’s Adrian Sutil Drives The Koenigsegg One:1 At Spa: Video
The Koenigsegg One:1 is back out on the track again and taking some laps at Belgium’s Spa Francochamps. We’re starting to see more videos and action shots trickle out now that the One:1 has started delivery, and the car is more impressive with each new shot. We first got a glimpse of...
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Jeremy Clarkson Finally Parts Ways With His CLK63 AMG Black Series
In a surprise move, Jeremy Clarkson shared the sale of his 2008 Mercedes Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series with Twitter followers on Monday. Clarkson tweeted, "Sad day, I just sold my AMG black." Thousands of people responded including Richard Hammond who stated, "to be fair, it'll be a sadder day for...
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New Bristol Sports Car To Feature BMW Power
Revived British sports car company Bristol Cars has chosen to equip its new model with a BMW powerplant. The car Bristol first announced late last year and referred to as “Project Pinnacle” is set to launch sometime this year. Bristol only built a handful of cars during the 2000s which...
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Toyota Pays Tribute To Classic Sport Cars With Special Liveries At Goodwood Festival Of Speed
The Toyota GT 86, known as the Scion FR-S in these parts, harks back to Toyota’s legendary sports cars of the past. The “GT” moniker comes from the 2000GT of the 1960s, while the “86” leverages the name of the AE86 drift hero of the 1980s, so it's fitting that Toyota...
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An Audi dealership in the U.K. was the unfortunate scene of a floor collapse that caused 20 cars to crash through the floor and into the shop area below. The showroom floor started to collapse Monday...
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Here's Your Chance To Start Your Own Sports Car Company Overnight
Starting your own sports car company is a large endeavor but now may be your chance to get the keys to one that's already developed. The MMI company from the U.K. is selling its Avocet sports car program and including all the designs and rights for it. ALSO SEE: Man Considered "Too Drunk" Is...
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Stirling Moss Selling His Porsche 718 At Goodwood Festival Of Speed
Legendary racer Sir Striling Moss is selling his 1961 Porsche 718 RS-61 later this month at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The car will be auctioned off by the Bonhams and is expected to fetch over $3 million. Moss raced a very similar Porsche RS-61 back in the 1960s and has described it as a...
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Ford Just Received An Array Of Patents For Autonomous Vehicle Technology
The Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] unveiled its Smart Mobility Plan earlier this year and it's proceeding full steam ahead towards autonomous vehicle research. Looking at some patents that were published yesterday we can get an idea of some of the interior design and safety aspects the automaker is...
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Polish supercar manufacturer Arrinera promises launch of Hussarya by late 2016
The Arrinera Hussarya has been in the works since 2011 and a running version was unveiled last month at the Poznan Auto Show in Poland. The manufacturer has received some criticism due to extended development of the project but we may be seeing the model out on the streets by the end of next year...
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BFGoodrich Baja Tire Test Shows What Tough Really Means
Baja California has a way of putting everything into perspective. Concepts like "durability" and "difficulty" stand in stark relativity to the brutality of the region’s rocks, ravines and—in my particular experience—rain. MUST SEE: This UPS-Loving Kid Gets His Dream Ride, Grows...
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This week marks the premiere of Need For Speed, Disney's videogame-based Aaron Paul vehicle. For months, we've been hoping to add another great car movie to our mental database of must-sees.
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2013 Dodge Charger AWD Sport: Winter Road Trip Across Michigan
High Gear Media contributor Joe Nuxoll took a winter drive across Michigan in the new 2013 Dodge Charger AWD Sport.
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NASA Can't Find Unintended Acceleration Causes in Toyota's Electronic Throttle Control System
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DoT) yesterday released the final results from NASA's Engineering and Safety Center's ten-month study into potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration (UA) in Toyota vehicles. As the DoT's press release states: "The National Highway Traffic Safety...
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Valentino Rossi admits another F1 chance unlikely
Valentino Rossi believes he turned down his only opportunity to switch to Formula 1. A few years ago, the Italian and multiple MotoGP champion tested Ferrari's single seaters and was believed to have been offered the 2006 race seat alongside Michael Schumacher. Rossi, now 29, ultimately opted to...
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Ferrari threatens to quit F1 over spec-engine rules
Ferrari has threatened to "re-evaluate" its commitment to formula one should the governing body impose standard engines. Despite also boasting of increased revenues and profits after a board meeting on Monday, the famous Italian team made clear its strong opposition to cost-cutting via the method...
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Welcome to the all-new MotorAuthority
After months of development, analysis, and examination of feedback, we can finally present to you, our readers, one of the most comprehensive and enjoyable automotive news sites on the planet - the all-new MotorAuthority. Latest features include a dedicated gallery and video system, full F1...
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Nobody enjoys traffic. And if you live in a city like Los Angeles, traffic quickly starts to play a dominant role in your life. Such a reality has left me envious of George Jetson and his aerocar. Or...