Nelson Ireson, Senior Editor

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  Non-Dwarf Norwegian Boy Steals Second Car In Two Weeks Nelson Ireson February 22, 2014

  Just last week, we brought you the story of a rather odd but inventive 10-year old Norwegian boy who stole his parents car and strapped his toddler sister in for a drive to his grandmother's...

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  Travis Pastrana Returns To Rally America With Subaru At The 100 Acre Wood: Video

  Subaru has dominated the last three seasons of Rally America competition thanks to the speed and consistency of David Higgins and his co-driver Craig Drew, who've already started off the season with a win at the Sno*Drift rally in January. Now, Higgins is rejoined by former championship winner...

  Nelson Ireson February 20, 2014
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  Lotus C-01 Superbike Revealed In All Its Carbon Fiber Glory

  Nearly a year ago, Lotus announced the launch of its new motorcycle division, with a teaser image showing the carbon fiber tank of its C-01 superbike. Today, we have the official unveiling of the real thing, and it's stunning. Employing all of Lotus' lessons learned from racing on four wheels, and...

  Nelson Ireson February 20, 2014
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  2014 Porsche 911 GT3 Sales Halted Due To String Of Fires: Official Statement

  As we've pointed out before, it's not just electric cars that catch fire. Sometimes gas-fed cars do it without any provocation. While Ferrari is perhaps the best-known brand for the impromptu cookout, it seems Porsche may be having a bit of an issue with its latest 911 GT3 acquiring rather more...

  Nelson Ireson February 20, 2014
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  Chris Harris Drives The McLaren P1 On /DRIVE

  It's not often that we have cause to envy others for their chances to drive awesome cars. But it happens surprisingly often with Chris Harris. Case in point: he's just spent some quality time with the McLaren P1, on the street and on the track. Harris is one of the few people in the world with a...

  Nelson Ireson February 19, 2014
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  2015 BMW M3 & M4 Priced From Low $60,000s: Report

  We've been eager to get behind the wheel of the new M3 and M4 since seeing them in the flesh at the latest round of auto shows, and now it looks like we know how much that will cost you: about $62,000, minimum. That's the starting price of the 2015 BMW M3 sedan in the U.S., according to documents...

  Nelson Ireson February 19, 2014
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  Über-Rich Guys, Don't Feel Bad. Kimi Spun The LaFerrari, Too: Video Nelson Ireson February 19, 2014

  This video does two things. First, it takes some of the edge off the scathing commentary the world is likely to hurl at the first money-rich but talent-poor owner who shuffles their LaFerrari into a...

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  Ken Block Joins FIA World Rallycross

  Known for his Gymkhana series, but a serious rally race driver at heart, Ken Block is expanding his competitive schedule this year to include World Rallycross. Racing his Hoonigan Racing Division Ford Fiesta, Block will join ex-F1 and NASCAR driver Jacques Villeneuve on the World RX circuit...

  Nelson Ireson February 18, 2014
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  Beware, Southerners 'One Inch Of Snow' Is All It Takes: Video

  The winter storms that hit the South this season were no laughing matter. Cars were crashed, people were stranded, a few unlucky souls died. But as someone who lives in the South and has seen the impact of these storms first hand, I can't help but enjoy the dark humor in One Inch Of Snow. DON'T...

  Nelson Ireson February 18, 2014
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  Meet The World's First Mustang Owner: Video

  It's 1964, and the Ford Mustang is coming, but it hasn't arrived in any owners' hands yet. People all over the country are excited about Ford's affordable new sporty car. Then Gail Wise rolls down the street in a powder blue convertible and everyone loses it. DON'T MISS: Chevy Lists 28 Reasons That...

  Nelson Ireson February 18, 2014
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  Victory Donuts Are Now Legal In Formula 1

  You might call it the "Vettel Rule": victory donuts are now legal in Formula 1. That's right, after winning a race, the victor can do their spinny rings of tire death at will. In fact, the winning driver can now do an in-car celebration of just about any sort, reports The F1 Times. Stopping on...

  Nelson Ireson February 17, 2014
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  Updated Volkswagen Scirocco Previewed For Geneva Motor Show: Forbidden Fruit

  Volkswagen fans, grab the nearest handkerchief to soak up your tears: the best-looking version of the Golf platform is updated ahead of its public debut in Geneva, and it's still not coming to the U.S. The sleek coupe-hatch lines of the Scirocco have been updated, but like the Golf, Volkswagen...

  Nelson Ireson February 15, 2014
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  Project CARS Gameplay Trailer Looks Hot: Video Nelson Ireson February 14, 2014

  While we're most enthusiastic about the more simulation-oriented driving games out there, it's always fun to slam out a fast-paced arcade-style session behind the wheel too. It's not yet clear which...
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  Cute Little Girl Eggs On Father In 1,000-HP Nissan GT-R

  Racing, driving fast, and customizing cars is often perceived as a man's game. That's not at all the reality, of course--many women share the same passions. Here's a great example: This little girl is one of us. She probably inherited her love for speed from her dad, who owns the modified...

  Nelson Ireson February 14, 2014
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  The 991 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Might Still Get A Stick: Wishful Thinking?

  The news that Porsche's newest take on the hardcore 911, the GT3, would come in PDK-only form was taken a bit hard by some enthusiasts. We totally understand the lack of a three-pedal in the GT3--it's the street-going track version of the car, after all, and race cars have flappy paddle gearboxes...

  Nelson Ireson February 14, 2014
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  10-Year-Old Steals Car, Crashes, Claims To Be A Dwarf

  We don't know what the kid was driving, but we like to think it was a Lamborghini. Norway isn't really known for much here in the U.S. It's generally assumed to be a rather quiet land of snow, fish, and funny talking. But one 10-year-old boy apparently wants to put Norway on the map for...

  Nelson Ireson February 14, 2014
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  Chevrolet To Ensure Sinkhole-Damaged Corvettes Are Properly Restored

  The sinkhole that formed under the Sky Dome of the National Corvette Museum this week and sent eight classic and modern classic Corvettes tumbling into an early grave is an automotive tragedy. While we've tried to smile in the face of sadness, it's a remarkable and unfortunate loss to the Corvette...

  Nelson Ireson February 13, 2014
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  Rob Dyrdek Sets Reverse Car Jump Record In Chevy Sonic: Video

  Jumping cars is tough. Television and movies make it look simple to the point we've been desensitized, but it's no mean feat to jump and land a car--and that's when it's going forward. Doing it in reverse? That's just crazy. Fortunately Rob Dyrdek is crazy. READ: 2015 Subaru WRX, STI Models Priced...

  Nelson Ireson February 13, 2014
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  Bugatti Holding Back New Model Until Veyron Grand Sport, Vitesse Sell Out Nelson Ireson February 13, 2014

  Bugatti will, eventually, build a new supercar. At least, one has been rumored to be in the works, potentially with hybrid technology, though it may not seek to outperform the quad-turbocharged...

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  Volkswagen Yanks Super Bowl Teaser Ad After PETA Arm-Twisting

  Monkeys are popular on the big screen and small screen alike. Ross had Marcel on Friends. BJ and the Bear made it through 48 episodes in the 1970s. Dieter was constantly imploring people to touch his monkey, Klaus, on Saturday Night Live's "Sprockets." Cars, bikes, and primates had a good run in...

  Nelson Ireson February 13, 2014
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  Corvette Sinkhole Conspiracy: Giant Beaked Worm On The Loose, Say Truthers

  The government may be lying to us, friends and neighbors. Oh, they're always lying about something, but today it's about the National Corvette Museum's sinkhole and what really caused it: Graboids. You'll have to read the highly informative slideshow embedded below to get all of the facts the...

  Nelson Ireson February 13, 2014
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  The Robotic Symphony Of The McLaren P1 Entering Race Mode: Video

  There's no doubt the McLaren P1 is a strong contender--perhaps the top contender--for the title of most advanced road-going car on the planet. But what's it like to take it from its mind-bogglingly fast normal mode into race mode? Well, it takes a while. As this video from Shmee150 illustrates...

  Nelson Ireson February 12, 2014
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  Drift Garage Finale: See The Completed Drift Missile In Action

  It's gone by entirely too quickly, but these little romps with Chris Forsberg and Ryan Tuerck have led us to a completed drift beater, built for a tad over $5,000. How much fun can you have for that little money? Quite a lot, it turns out. If you haven't kept up with the series, you can watch them...

  Nelson Ireson February 12, 2014
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  Satan Starts Car Collection With 8 Corvettes As Sinkhole Collapses Under Museum: Video Update

  The National Corvette Museum has a lot of good things cooking, including a new race track just across the interstate. Unfortunately, it also has a big fat sinkhole directly underneath one of its display areas, which swallowed eight Corvettes early this morning--which you can now see in the official...

  Nelson Ireson February 12, 2014