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We’re fast approaching Mecum Auction’s Spring Classic event which once again is taking place in Indianapolis.
The event runs May 19-21 and is set to include some very rare muscle...
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Nürburgring speed limits finally liftedFollowing the death of a spectator in a crash that took place during a race held at the Nürburgring early last year, speed limits were introduced at sections of the track. This put an end to the possibility of setting Nürburgring lap records, though thankfully the limits were only on a...
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Iconic Seven chassis made lighter thanks to bicycle techNow that it’s no longer wasting effort and money on a failed Formula One program, British sports car brand Caterham has returned to what it does best: building affordable, lightweight track cars based on the iconic Lotus Seven chassis. Recently, Caterham teamed up with bicycle frame...
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2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon spy shotsMercedes-Benz has already unveiled its next-generation E-Class, albeit so far only in the sedan bodystyle. There are still several variants due such as the high-performance E63 from Mercedes-AMG as well as the new coupe, convertible, long-wheelbase sedan and wagon. It’s the latter that is the...
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Mechanic drops new Porsche 911 GT3 RS in waterwayPorsche’s new 911 GT3 RS is one of the most desirable cars on the planet right now. Unfortunately for one Porsche dealership in Amsterdam, a mechanic drove a Gulf Racing-livered example off a ledge and into the surrounding waterway. ALSO SEE: Meet the Audi RS 7 from hell: Video Fortunately it...
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Aston Martin DB11 orders, More Mercedes-AMG models, Jaguar XKSS continuation: Today’s Car NewsAston Martin’s DB11 is still months away from hitting showrooms but the car has already managed to rack up 1,400 orders. It’s also proven to be a huge hit on social media, with most of the attention said to be positive. The boss of Mercedes-AMG has confirmed even more models are in the...
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Usually when heading down the often expensive path of modifying your car, one of the aims isn’t attempting to make the car look and sound like the spawn of Satan.
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Aston Martin already has 1,400 orders for DB11It’s only been a few weeks since the reveal of Aston Martin’s new DB11 at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show but already the company has managed to rack up 1,400 orders—and that’s before full details have even been released. The information was revealed to The Motor Report by Aston...
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BMW M4 tears through futuristic city landscape: VideoYou’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...
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Mercedes-AMG to add 10 more models by year end, launch standalone storesMercedes-AMG’s product onslaught won’t be slowing anytime soon as there are plans for at least 10 more models by year end. The information was confirmed to Automotive News (subscription required) by Mercedes-AMG boss Tobias Moers. "We're going to expand our portfolio to 48 different...
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Six decades on, Jaguar to build nine new XKSS sports cars: VideoFollowing the success of the six Lightweight E-Types built two years ago, Jaguar has announced another run of “continuation” models. This time it’s the much rarer XKSS, a sports car built in the 1950s on unused chassis of the hugely successful D-Type Le Mans race car. ALSO SEE...
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2016 R18 LMP1 is Audi’s most powerful and efficient racer everThis year’s World Endurance Championship is just getting started with official testing, known as the Prologue, currently underway at France’s Circuit Paul Ricard. Audi has been the dominant force in top-level endurance racing for the past decade but has lost out to rivals in recent...
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When Jaguar announced in early 2014 that it was ending production of the XK, there was hope we’d see a redesigned model at some point or perhaps even a large, luxurious coupe to challenge...
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Aventador-driving Batman pranks Uber users: VideoWhen he’s not chasing down crims in the Batmobile, it appears Batman also likes to hop around town in a Lamborghini Aventador and pick up Uber users. Considering he’s a billionaire, we wonder if Batman is only serving as an Uber driver to meet women. MUST SEE: Here's how you double...
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Another Veneno on sale, four-seat BMW X7, 2016 Porsche 919 Hybrid: Car News HeadlinesWith just three ever sold to the public, it’s hard to believe that two Lamborghini Veneno coupes are currently on the used car market. The latest to surface only has 85 miles on the clock and is said to be the first of the three Veneno coupes. Volvo has launched a range-topping version of its...
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Ford rolls out 2016 F-150 MVP edition pickup truckThe new season of baseball is just days away and to help get things started Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] has unveiled a special edition F-150 honoring the Kansas City Royals. The truck was unveiled today at the F-150’s Kansas City plant by team legend Bret Saberhagen and current star Salvador...
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BMW confirms extra-luxurious, four-seat X7Rather than sit idly by and watch its rivals lure in well-heeled buyers with new luxury SUVs, BMW will join the fray with an extra-exclusive, extra-luxurious version of its upcoming X7 full-size SUV. The X7 will launch on the market in 2018 as a rival to the likes of the Cadillac Escalade...
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Mercedes-AMG GT R faster than SLS Black Series, may top 911 GT3 RSMercedes-AMG engineers are working on a more hardcore version of the GT sports car, with prototypes currently being tested across Europe. The car is expected to be called a GT R and make its world debut at the 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed in the United Kingdom in June. ALSO SEE: Here's how you...
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Considering there were only three Lamborghini Veneno coupes ever sold, seemingly to the most loyal of well-heeled Raging Bull fans, it’s surprising to see two of the cars currently listed for...
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2016 Porsche 919 Hybrid Le Mans Prototype revealedThe 2016 World Endurance Championship, the successor to the World Sportscar Championship, is now entering its fifth season and out to defend its title is Porsche. The German automaker will once again field its successful 919 Hybrid though for the latest season there have been key changes made in...
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2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR previewFollowing its world debut in Geneva earlier this month, the 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR touched down in the United States at last week’s 2016 New York Auto Show. Available as a coupe or convertible, the F-Type SVR is here just in time for summer, with pricing starting at a very reasonable...
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2017 Nissan GT-R previewThe Nissan GT-R, an R35 to those who know their GT-Rs from their Skylines, was unveiled to the world in 2007 and on sale in the United States the following year as a 2009 model. Almost a decade on the GT-R is still once of the fastest cars in production thanks to continual updates over the years...
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Go behind the scenes at Trans Am Depot: VideoWe recently brought you news of a new “Bandit” Trans Am based on the fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro. The car was developed by a company in Florida by the name of Trans Am Depot and even had some input from the Bandit himself, actor Burt Reynolds. Trans Am Depot uses donor Camaros to...
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This Week’s Top Photos: The 2016 New York Auto Show editionThere were plenty of surprises at this past week’s New York Auto Show but one of the best was the unveiling of the updated 2017 Nissan GT-R. The changes are the most significant since the GT-R’s 2009 debut, and they’re likely the last before an all-new version of Godzilla arrives...
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