Nelson Ireson, Senior Editor
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The Porsche Carrera GT has a reputation as a bit of a tricky car--a fact that was pushed beyond reason in the weeks following Paul Walker's death in one, alongside racing driver Roger Rodas. But if...
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2,500-Horsepower, Twin-V-8 Ford Hot Rod For SaleYou want something unique to cruise around town in, you say? You'd like something with a decent amount of horsepower, you say? You're not too concerned with waking up the neighbors or the consistency of the atmosphere, you say? Well then, here's the car for you. It's a highly custom...
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Twin-Turbo Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Shoots Massive Flames On The DynoThe guys at RADO Motorsports tuning this twin-turbocharged 850-horsepower Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG might want to have a look at their decel map, judging by what happens as soon as they lift off the throttle on the dyno in this video. And yes, there's a dude sitting in the trunk (probably to aid...
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2015 BMW i8 Performance In Detail: VideoThe 2015 BMW i8 is, as yet, an enigma. It promises solid, if not breathtaking performance. It also promises fantastic gas mileage (though we don't know exactly how much yet). While we'll have to wait until we can get our hands on one to render our own opinions, this video from BMW goes into greater...
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Infiniti Q50 'Eau Rouge' Inspired By F1 To Debut At 2014 Detroit Auto Show: VideoThe new Infiniti Q50, which replaces the previous G37 sedan even though they'll be sold side-by-side, is certainly a good-looking car, even in stock form--though we've had some issues with the way it drives, and its infotainment, it was still impressive enough for nomination for the Best Car To Buy...
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Don't Deep Fry Your Christmas Turkey, Roast It With An Aventador: VideoThis holiday season, you could deep fry your feast-day turkey, potentially lighting yourself and your house on fire. Or you could follow the example of Shmee150, and roast it with the fiery exhaust of your Lamborghini Aventador instead. Sure, the result is likely to be a bit under-done and...
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The 2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport is a truly enticing upgrade from the already-brilliant base model: packing a twin-turbo 3.6-liter V-6 engine rated at 420 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque, the CTS... -
Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 Shows Off In First Official VideoIn the fourth episode of the rather odd teaser series called "The Hexagon Project," Lamborghini finally takes the wraps off the brand-new Huracán LP 610-4. The teasing is over. Now it's time to burn some rubber. The first three episodes followed the journey of a couple of guys as they travel...
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Nissan Bought The Maxima From That Brilliant Craigslist Ad, Now Tell Them What To Do With ItIf you missed the brilliant Craigslist video ad by Luke Aker of Ikonik Films for his (rather heavily) used 1996 Nissan Maxima, watch it now. Then keep reading, because Nissan USA has re-purchased the car from Aker for $1,400, and they want your suggestions on what to do with it. That's right...
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2015 Lamborghini Huracán (Gallardo Replacement) Spy ShotsThe Lamborghini Gallardo has lived a very long life, first hitting the streets a decade ago in 2003. It's due for a replacement, and this is it: the Huracan. Or is it the Cabrera? We'll know for sure soon enough. Huracan is the current best guess at the Gallardo replacement's name these days...
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2015 BMW X5 M Spy ShotsThe 2014 BMW X5 made its world debut earlier this year, but as yet, the hotter M version remains unannounced. Fortunately, we have a new batch of spy shots to give us an idea of what to expect. The latest spy photos of the upcoming BMW X5 M show it with the least camouflage yet, with only the...
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Brilliant Craigslist Maxima Ad Sells Car To Nissan USA: VideoThis might be the best tongue-in-cheek salute to a tired and tested car in the history of Craigslist--and that's saying something. It's so good, in fact, that Nissan USA wants to buy the Maxima. You know you're good when you can sell a car company a used car. The video ad, posted to YouTube by...
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After 32 years racing, from Formula Vauxhall to Formula 1 to Le Mans, Allan McNish has decided it's time to step back from the pressures of the pinnacle of motorsport to focus on his family...
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2015 Lincoln MKC Priced From $33,995Small-ish, premium, and rather handsome, the 2015 Lincoln MKC aims to push its brand into new areas, and win new customers. Starting at $33,995, including destination fees, the MKC will be Lincoln's least-expensive new vehicle. That's probably a good thing, as the MKC is intended to turn the heads...
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2015 Chrysler 200 Spy ShotsThe current Chrysler 200 was a substantive improvement over the previous Sebring, which many considered to be such a poorly executed car that it became a byword for low quality. Soon, Chrysler will replace the much-improved 200 with an even better car--or so it hopes--in the form of the 2015...
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Ford Testing Autonomous Driving With Fusion Hybrid Research VehicleAutonomous driving is the next big leap for automotive technology, and every carmaker wants to be in on the game--even though it's not likely to become a reality before the end of the decade, if not later. In fact, Ford figures its Fusion Hybrid automated research vehicle, revealed today, won't...
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2014 Audi R18 e-tron quattro: More Efficient, Lighter, SaferThe Audi R18 e-tron quattro continued the four-ringed brand's dominance of the Le Mans prototype division in 2013, and with a new batch of updates and improvements, Audi is looking to repeat again for the 2014 season. With Porsche joining the LMP1 fray, and Toyota likely to bring improvements as...
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2015 BMW M3 & M4 Leaked: 425-HP, High-RPM Turbo SixThe 2015 BMW M3 and M4 are here just a bit early--look for the full, official details later today--but we're not ones to look gift horses (or gift U.K. websites) in the mouth. So what's the deal with the new M duo? The M3 and M4 share almost all of their core details, just as they should--they were...
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This year's round of awards for the 2014 North American Car & Truck of the Year (NACTOY) awards has made it to the final stages. The winners of each category will be announced at the 2014 Detroit...
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Hear The 2015 Ford Mustang GT Start & Rev: VideoIf you were worried that the new 420-horsepower 2015 Ford Mustang GT might not sound the part of the ballsy muscle car, well, you're probably dealing with generalized anxiety. But even so, this video should allay any fears. It sounds great. DON'T MISS: Secret Feature On 2015 Ford Mustang Will Be An...
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McLaren P1 takes on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife, goes sub-7.0 minutesEpic is a word that gets used a lot on the Internet. Overused, really. It should be reserved for things like this, the McLaren P1 attacking the Nürburgring-Nordschleife. Unlike many of the fastest Nürburgring lap videos, this is not a raw in-car GoPro dump. It's a celebration of the...
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2015 Ford Mustang Will Be Nürburgring-Tuned, But No Times Will Be ReleasedThe Nürburgring-Nordschleife, for good or ill, has become the benchmark for a performance car's abilities. It's certainly a fine place to tune a car--it has a huge variety of corners, surfaces, bumps, and long straights. But do lap times really matter? Ford apparently thinks they don't--at...
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2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 To Debut At 2014 Detroit Auto ShowWhile the world whets its appetite for the official details on the 2015 Ford Mustang, Chevy is aiming to steal a bit of that thunder, announcing the debut of the 2015 Corvette Z06, due next month at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show. The Z06 will be the range-topper in the new Stingray line, for now, at...
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New Audi Crossover Concept Blends Q1 With e-tron, Debuts In DetroitThe 2014 Detroit Auto Show is just over a month away, and Audi is planning something special: a concept so new it doesn't even have a name yet. It's just referred to as "the new Audi show car." So what is this beast? It's a crossover, but it only has two doors. It's sporty and intended for spirited...
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