Antony Ingram, Contributing Writer
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If further proof were needed of the growing value of America's iconic muscle cars, the sale price of a 1971 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda convertible sold at a recent Mecum auction in Seattle should do the...
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A Glimpse Inside Bloodhound SSC's Cockpit: VideoIt's rather pleasing to note that the cockpit of Boodhound SSC—the Land Speed Record attempt vehicle aiming to hit 1,000 mph—is exactly as high-tech and spaceship-like as you'd expect, given its mission. All too often the innards of boundary-defining machines are disappointingly drab...
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Porsche Launches Branded Motor Oil For Air-Cooled ClassicsClassic cars often need special attention, and that applies as much to the things they consume as it does the bodywork or trim. In the case of an old air-cooled Porsche, engine oil is an important factor—you need one that stands up to the unique cooling characteristics of the engine and the...
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Google's Auto Link In-Car System To Rival Apple CarPlayIt was only a matter of time: Following the launch of Apple's CarPlay in-car operating system at this year's Geneva Motor Show, Google is set to reveal its own automotive operating system. Known internally as Google Auto Link, the company will reveal its system at a software developer conference...
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GM Trademarks 'Zora' Name, May Hint At Special CorvetteIf the name Zora means anything to you, you're probably a fan of Chevrolet's Corvette. Zora Arkus-Duntov was the guy who helped put a V-8 engine in the first-generation 'Vette, turning it from boulevard cruiser into something approximating a proper sports car--and further worked his magic on the...
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Are Car Tattoos The Next Big Trend?For some people, there's nothing better than seeing an inked guy or gal walking down the street. To them, the body is a canvas, ready to accept the work of a needle-wielding artisan in exchange for a fistful of cash and a few hours of pain. But how about a tattooed car? MUST SEE: Dubai Police Cars...
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Electric car charging may be about to get a lot faster—and a lot cheaper—for everyone. Speaking at the Tesla Model S official U.K. launch, CEO Elon Musk dropped the clearest hints yet...
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Italy's ATS Updates Sport 1000 Track Car For 2015It's all go at Automobili Turismo e Sport right now. Alongside fellow revived Italian brand Ermini back in 2012, ATS has embarked upon a busy schedule of new sports cars promising old-school fun and typically Italian good looks. MUST SEE: Enhanced Ayrton Senna NSX Video Shows The Importance Of...
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Toyota Thinks Hover Cars Might Be A ThingIf you asked a guy in the 1960s what he thought we'd be driving today, he'd probably think about what he'd seen in a popular TV science-fiction show of the time and say "a hover car". But 1960s guy would probably be a little disappointed that what people are actually driving are cars that look a...
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Jay Leno Makes Noise In A 1963 Corvette Stingray: VideoIf you were to compile a list of America's most iconic cars, the second-generation Corvette would probably be somewhere in the top ten. It's not too much of a leap to suggest that Jay Leno owns the other nine you'd put on the list too, but in this episode of Jay Leno's Garage we get to see his...
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BMW Teams With Bang & Olufsen On Special 2015 6-Series Gran CoupeIf you daily-drive a BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe, chances are you aren't rocking the latest thrift-store audio system at home. And if, say, you have Bang & Olufsen's latest setup in your lounge, there probably isn't a Nissan Versa sitting on the driveway outside. What we're saying is that BMW's...
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2015 Chrysler 200 Made By 'Born Makers' In New Ad: VideoChrysler might be (whisper it) partnered with Italian firm Fiat, but the company is proud of its American heritage. Over the last few years it's pushed the 'Imported from Detroit' message at every opportunity, and while its latest ad for the 2015 Chrysler 200 isn't related to that campaign, it...
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The world doesn't really need any more shapely Italian sports cars, but it doesn't really seem right to complain about them so we're happy to roll with it. The latest is the ATS 2500 GT, part of a ...
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Mercedes-Benz Building West Coast Campus In Long BeachMercedes-Benz is putting its faith in the value of the Southern Californian market by opening a new regional facility in Long Beach. The new location will house several local Mercedes-Benz operations, including an upcoming Vehicle Preparation Center, and Western Region and Learning &...
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Volvo Opts For Bowers & Wilkins Audio In New XC90Volvo's next-generation XC90 SUV won't just introduce a new design language and interior layout to the brand, it'll also offer one of the world's best automotive audio systems. That's because Volvo has teamed up with British audio equipment company Bowers & Wilkins to develop a system for the...
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Mercedes Details 2015 S-Class Coupe's Curve Tilting FunctionYou won't be getting your knee on the ground through every corner, but Mercedes-Benz's latest technology replicates at least one of the sensations of cornering in a motorcycle--leaning into bends. MUST SEE: McLaren P1 Vs. Bugatti Veyron Drag Race In The Wild: Video Active suspension is nothing new...
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Don't Try And Outrun This Ariel Atom Police CarIt seems barely a month goes by without a police force in some part of the world unveiling an insanely fast police car. Usually, that honor falls to Dubai, or Abu Dhabi, but this month it's the turn of Avon and Somerset Constabulary in the picturesque south of England. Rather than conspicuous...
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BMW 8-Series Celebrates 25 YearsOpinions vary on modern BMW styling but few would argue that some of the automaker's 1980s and 1990s offerings are among the best ever produced. One of those, the BMW 8-Series, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year--amid rumors BMW is considering a new 8-Series model to take on Mercedes'...
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According to the laws of physics, speed is relative. To a snail, human walking pace is an incomprehensible velocity, yet virtually everything in the universe is standing still compared to the speed...
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Jay Leno Looks Back At The 2014 Mille Miglia: VideoThe Mille Miglia should be on any gearhead's bucket list. While today's event is merely an homage to the original race that ran each year from 1927 to 1957—stopping only for the second World War—it's still a race of impossible romance and deep appeal. MUST SEE: McLaren P1 Vs. Bugatti...
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Cosworth Pumps Up The Power On BRZ & FR-S Sports Cars"Power" is a bit of a dirty word to some Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S owners. Subaru and Toyota went to great lengths to make their cars fun despite a relatively modest power output, and some believe this delicate balance need not be altered. MUST SEE: Angry Supercar Hater Throws Rocks At Lamborghini...
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Watch This Lexus LFA Race Car Lap The Nürburgring: VideoEverybody wants a quick fix these days. A few seconds of entertainment, followed by a few more. But if you can spare about ten minutes today, you should use it to watch Gazoo Racing's Lexus LFA race car circumnavigate the famous Nürburgring-Nordschleife in preparation for this year's...
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Porsche's Secret 911 Aero Concept: VideoNot everyone has the time or money to visit Porsche's official museum in Stuttgart, but that's okay, as Porsche is bringing its museum to you. In a series of videos revealing secret Porsche concepts, the German automaker has revealed an old V-8 prototype 911 and even a mid-engined concept—but...
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These Patent Pics Probably Aren't Proof Of A Plug-In Porsche 911The internet loves a good rumor and a bit of wild speculation, and the latest you might have seen is a set of patent drawings that supposedly prove Porsche is working on a plug-in hybrid version of its iconic 911 sports car. Now, it may indeed be true that Porsche is working on a plug-in 911. It...
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