Nelson Ireson, Senior Editor
Articles
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Porsche is in the final stages of development of a more hardcore version of its track-focused 911 GT3, the infamous 911 GT3 RS. The latest spy shots reveal as much of the car as ever, as Porsche...
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2015 Acura TLX first drive review
Whatever happened to the Legend, the Integra, or even the Vigor? Acura used to have such brilliant, instantly recognizable model names. Names that inspired thoughts of potential, performance, power, and style. Now, the brand has adopted the alphabet stew that plagues so much of the rest of the...
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2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Visits Jay Leno’s Garage: Video
You’d be hard pressed to find a bigger car guy in the world of entertainment than Jay Leno, and when he’s excited about something, you know there’s good reason—he already has an amazing collection, after all. MUST WATCH: Supercar Drag Race Shootout Pits F40 Vs. Aventador...
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Supercar Drag Race Shootout Pits F40 Vs. Aventador Vs. 12C Vs. 9ff Vs. Ford GT: Video
This is, quite possibly, one of the best supercar drag race shootouts ever. It’s simple, unadorned, and doesn’t even bother with trap speeds or ETs, but it shows a progression from amazing to amazinger as the head-to-head straight-line tests unfold. MUST WATCH: 8x8 Mercedes-Benz Actros...
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8x8 Mercedes-Benz Actros RC Truck Drifts Like A Boss: Video
This isn’t a new car you can buy. It’s not even a car you can drive. It doesn’t really make any practical sense at all. But it’s awesome. Why? Because it’s a drifting 8x8 Mercedes-Benz Actros semi-truck. Two steering axles add to the fun. MUST READ: Hennessey Planning...
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Aston V12 Vantage S Roadster, Huracán Super Trofeo, 290-MPH Venom F5: Today’s Car News
The 2015 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster will make its debut this month during the festivities leading up to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Along with its 565-hp V-12 engine, the V12 Vantage S Roadster brings another of unique upgrades and features. Lamborghini’s upcoming...
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The fastest roadster Aston Martin has ever built will join the family on August 14 as part of the festivities leading up to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in Monterey, California.
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Hennessey planning 290-MPH Venom F5
The mind-boggling speed of Hennessey Performance Engineering’s Venom GT is well-established. But for John Hennessey and crew, 270 mph just isn’t enough. Now they’re shooting for 290 mph. How? With a modified and updated version of the Venom called the Venom F5. Speaking with Top...
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Le Mans IMSA GTS-Winning 1994 Nissan 300ZX Race Car Headed To Monterey Motorsports Reunion
The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion (nee Historics) is one of the best gatherings anytime, anywhere if you’re a fan of vintage racing. You get to not only see the cars, but see them in action. This year, one of the cars taking to the track will be the No. 75 1994 Nissan 300ZX that won the...
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Laughing Russians Laugh Uncontrollably During Radio Control VIP Escort Run: Video
We often wish we could speak Russian, but perhaps more than ever today. These two laughing Russians are clearly having a good time; we just wish we knew what they were saying. MUST WATCH: This Is How You Test Wheelspin At 1,100 MPH: Video We do, however, know what they’re doing. They’re...
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This Is How You Test Wheelspin At 1,100 MPH: Video
The Bloodhound SSC is, even in a world of increasingly crazy and over-the-top supercars, the craziest car currently in development. Why? Because it’s being built to go at least 1,000 mph. MUST WATCH: McLaren MP4-12C Spits Crazy Flames-Grab Your Meat Products: Video Here, the team behind the...
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Flying Axe Embedded In Windshield Of Today’s Luckiest/Unluckiest Car
How’s this for a wake-up call? You’re cruising down the freeway mid-morning, when all of a sudden THERE’S AN AXE IN YOUR WINDSHIELD, STUCK IN THE DASH. Yes, that’s right, and this photo tells the scary story. MUST WATCH: This Is How You Test Wheelspin At 1,100 MPH: Video...
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These days, seeing a car hit 200 mph isn’t all that special—there are American-made muscle cars and sports cars available for less than $150,000 that will do the deed. But 50 years ago,...
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2016 Jaguar XE, McLaren Spits Fire, Man Survives 150-MPH Wreck: Today’s Car News
The 2016 Jaguar XE has been shown in its first official photo, revealing some of the shape of the coming aluminum luxury sedan. A McLaren MP4-12C has been caught on video behaving badly in one of the best ways possible, shooting three-foot flames out of the exhaust. You don’t need an excuse...
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The Final Lexus IS F Has Rolled Off The Line
The Lexus IS F is no more. While that’s no surprise, the final example—a blue car destined for a lucky U.S. customer—was built in Japan last week, marking the end of production of the car. WATCH: McLaren MP4-12C Spits Crazy Flames-Grab Your Meat Products: Video Based on the...
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Toyota GT86 CS-R3 Rally Car To Make WRC Debut In Germany: Video
This is the Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ/Toyota GT86 rally car, and it’s amazing. It will make its debut in WRC competition at the ADAC Rallye Deutschland, August 21-24. Built by Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG), the new GT86 CS-R3 rally car is the realization of last year’s announcement that it...
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McLaren MP4-12C Spits Crazy Flames—Grab Your Meat Products
Grab your meat products and get ready to roast them. This McLaren MP4-12C is providing the flames. Plenty of them. READ: Flying Axe Embedded In Windshield Of Today's Luckiest/Unluckiest Car While it’s not an actual barbecue—like this guy roasting a turkey with an Aventador, or like the...
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Chris Harris Takes You To Drift School: Video
Our friends at /DRIVE are embarking on a new season now, and while the model for their business has changed a bit, the awesomeness hasn’t. Here, Chris Harris teaches you how to drift a car on track. MUST WATCH: 13-Year-Old Finn Rally Driver Scares Hilarious Passenger: Video If you’re...
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Human beings are incredibly resilient. Often, we get our best lessons in that fact from the dumbest and meanest among us. This is one of those times.
A thief stole this 1965 Plymouth from a shop in...
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13-Year-Old Finn Rally Driver Scares Hilarious Passenger: Video
It’s been five years since we last checked in with Kalle Rovanpera. Back then he was wheeling a ratty rally car in preparation for a career in the WRC. Fast forward to 2014 and the mighty Kalle is no longer a mere 8 years old, and he’s well on his way toward WRC stardom. His passenger...
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Clear Valve Covers Make For Mesmerizing Machine Action: Video
If you’ve ever sat and stared at one of those water-drinking bird toys for a few minutes, you will be glued to your screen for the next several minutes. Of course, even those without an affinity for plastic waterfowl will appreciate the mechanical awesomeness that is the visual valvetrain...
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2016 ATS-V Video, Range Rover Sport SVR ‘Ring Lap, Tesla Gigafactory: Today’s Car News
The 2016 Cadillac ATS-V has been captured in testing on the ‘Ring in a new spy video, and it looks and sounds like a car to be reckoned with. Will it overawe the BMW M3/M4 and Mercedes’ upcoming C-Class AMG? Range Rover lays claim to the title of the world’s fastest production SUV...
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This Is What’s Coming To Season 10 Of /DRIVE: Video
Your favorite automotive web channel, /DRIVE, is coming back for a 10th season, and it may just be better than ever. If, like us, you’re still boggling at the idea of “season 10,” just know that web seasons are a lot shorter than regular seasons, and they happen more often...
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2015 Range Rover Sport SVR Claims Fastest Production SUV ‘Ring Time
Look out Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes—there’s a new king of the high-performance SUV hill, and it’s Land Rover. With a documented lap time of 8 minutes, 14 seconds, the 2015 Range Rover Sport SVR lays claim to the title of the world’s fastest production SUV around the...
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