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Top Gear Series 22 kicks off this Sunday, and it's clear the crew is ready to get back to work. Well, at least the Stig is, after his well-deserved vacation. To illustrate the fact that the new...
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Dodge Challenger Scat Pack: A Sublime Burnout Machine - VideoSure, the Hellcat is the Dodge that makes all the headlines. And rightfully so, as the idea of a 707-horsepower coupe being offered for less than $65,000 is a big deal. ALSO SEE: 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Video It's not the only Challenger though, and there are some great choices available for those...
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Hennessey HPE700 Supercharged Corvette Runs The Quarter: VideoWould you be sad if you had the keys to a C7 Corvette and it was saddled with the eight-speed automatic gearbox? You shouldn't be because, by all accounts, it's a pretty slick transmission. Also, as John Hennessey proves, the auto cog-swapping coupe capable of tremendous feats of acceleration...
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Ordering Guide For Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 & GT350R Leaked?Everyone is still abuzz from the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] performance flurry unveiled at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, but the sad fact is we're still a ways away from a time when folks will be able to start placing these recently revealed machines in their garages. Still, that doesn't stop the...
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Aston Martin opens new prototype and vehicle development centerAston Martin is keen on ensuring that its next generation cars meet and exceed the requirements of its customer base. To help with that goal, the automaker has opened the doors on a brand new prototype and vehicle development center located within the grounds of the MIRA Technology Park in the U.K...
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2017 Jaguar XE Makes U.S. DebutIf you've been longing to find that entry-level luxury car, yet you have no desire to swim in that sea of sameness occupied by the Germans and the Japanese, then you're in luck. Your new ride has arrived, and it's called the 2017 Jaguar XE. This is the U.S-production spec car making its debut at...
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Yes, I know you think you're good at parallel parking. You can whip your car into the spot in a matter of seconds, with your wheels placed a clean distance from the curb and plenty of room between...
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2015 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS Opens Up In Detroit: Live Photos & VideoOpen-air motoring enthusiasts in cold-weather climates, rejoice for your new toy has arrived. Say hello to the 2015 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS. That combination of letters and numbers is a mouthful, yes, but it also tells you a lot about the vehicle at which you're staring. Targa lets you know the...
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Volvo S60 Inscription Is U.S.-Bound By Way Of ChinaIt's been sometime in the making now, but Volvo has its first Chinese-built export ready to find new homes in the U.S. The 2016 Volvo S60 Inscription has arrived at the Detroit Auto Show, and it's engineered to make sure everyone inside is comfortable. We can thank the Chinese and they're love of...
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2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R Is A Track-Honed HooliganWe do believe that the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] has hired a team of cheerleaders for the design and marketing offices. Their job? To stand around and chant "Be aggressive, Be be aggressive!" at every meeting. Since Ford has come out and stated that it plans to unleash a slew of performance...
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Minivan Is Wedged Under Semi In Snow Storm, Then Dragged For 16 Miles: VideoA family of four took an unexpected journey recently when their minivan became extra cargo for one semi-truck driver. While driving at 2am in a snowstorm, the driver of the minivan crashed into the back of the truck and the family hauler got stuck there. MUST SEE: LaFerrari Demolishes Bugatti...
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2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Power Down With 87 Octane--Updated With Comment From FordUPDATE: A Ford spokesman has explained that while horsepower in the Mustang EcoBoost will be down when using 87 octane fuel, as will be the case with virtually any engine when using a fuel with a lower octane rating than the recommended level (in this case 93), the torque figure is unchanged at 320...
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The Ariel Atom remains one of the all-time great automobiles thanks to its no-nonsense approach to speed. It's a bare-bones racing machine that gives its driver exactly what he or she needs to be...
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Mercedes Confirms Plans To Move U.S. Headquarters To AtlantaMercedes-Benz has a home in the United States, and it's been in New Jersey since 1972. That is set to change, however, as the German automaker has confirmed it will be moving its local headquarters to Atlanta, Georgia later this year. MUST SEE: 2015 Chevy Corvette Z06 Does Burnout, Then Runs The...
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Dodge Hellcat Runs Against Chevy Corvette Z06 On The Street: Video"Annihilates" is a pretty strong word here. It's the title that the uploader has chosen for a video showing a Dodge Challenger Hellcat making a few runs from a roll against a new Chevrolet Corvette Z06. The two cars are running side by side down the highway, you hear the three honks of a horn to...
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Ford Slaps A Trademark On The Name EcoBeastSpeculation is the name of the game here. The automakers are constantly making moves that leave the rest of the industry curious and guessing as to what's going on. Such is the case with the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] because the automaker just moved to trademark the name "EcoBeast". ALSO SEE...
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2015 Jaguar F-Type R: Pretty, Powerful, ...PerfectIt's a great time to be a car enthusiast. High-horsepower offerings are everywhere, and available at a multitude of price points. There are, of course, the ultra-exotic machines with dizzying power figures to match their equally atmospheric price tags. At the other end of the spectrum sits a number...
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Lamborghini Aventador Revs Up And Ignites: VideoAh the Aventador. The Lamborghini that seems to be happiest when it's sitting in a crowd, revving its engine, and burping fire out its backside. At least, that's the impression I get based on the many videos posted to YouTube featuring Aventador owners doing just that. There's a problem with this...
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It's no secret... we're dying to get an eye and ear-full of the latest Stuttgart track assassin. We're talking about the 2015 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, which we've seen in spy photos as well as in scale...
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Ford Climate Tests The 2015 Mustang: VideoSure, a great number of Ford Mustangs will wind up as rental vehicles in locations like Hawaii, California, Arizona, and Florida. The convertible V-6 versions will make many visitors happy as they escape the cold weather from whence they came. It's not just a rental special though, and the Ford...
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Australia Continues Hoon Dominance With New Burnout Record: VideoThere's Goodwood. There's Le Mans. There's the Indy 500. There are many events that an automotive enthusiast must attend over the course of his or her life. For me personally, one of those events is the Australian Summer Nationals, aka the Summernats. It's a four-day festival honoring...
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Tesla Model S P85D Takes On Ferrari 458 Italia: VideoThe Florida-based owner of a new Tesla Model S P85D clearly loves his new car. He also clearly loves taking his car and pitting it up against some of the fastest machines on the street. The first video we came across saw the Tesla duking it out with a Ferrari 550 Maranello. That was an easy victory...
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First 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Heading To AuctionEveryone we know is pretty darn eager to get their mitts on the 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350. From its aggressive body lines to its flat-plane crank 5.2-liter V-8 engine, the GT350 is going to be one of the (thankfully, many) ultra sporty machines available at your local dealership. Want to be...
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2015 Dodge Challenger Not Quite As Safe As Before?Dodge is pretty damn proud of its all-new 2015 Challenger, and they should be because it's a great car. The interior refinements are a nice step forward, while every engine offered has plenty of pluses. Additionally, you know, HELLCAT... and all that. Still, there's something worth pointing out...
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