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Dodge is currently in the midst or reigniting some serious automotive lust thanks to its latest bit of high-horsepower lovelies. Not everyone is going to opt (or need) the 707-horsepower Hellcat...
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Ford Recalls Some 2015 Mustangs... 53 Of Them To Be ExactThe 2015 Ford Mustang should be hitting dealer lots all around the country throughout the month of October. It's a highly anticipated machine that should get enthusiasts and fans of the brand excited, and other potential shoppers walking into showrooms. Also, it's already been recalled. Well, not...
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Chevrolet Shows Off 2014 SEMA ConceptsThe 2014 Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association show is just around the corner, which means automakers are scrambling to put the finishing touches on their Las Vegas-bound concepts. We recently got a glimpse into the cars that the Mopar team is planning on trotting out, and today it's...
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2015 Lexus LS updates revealedThe Lexus LS has been a luxury sedan icon for a full quarter of a century now. Yes, you're getting that old. Hopefully, like the Lexus LS, you're aging gracefully. A nip and a tuck here and there can do wonders, and that's what the 2015 Lexus LS has just received. DON'T MISS: DynaSpike Aims To Make...
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DynaSpike Aims To Make Ending Car Chases A Safer Event: VideoWhen there's a baddie running from the cops, it's in everyone's best interest for the police to get the offending driver slowed down and stopped. Exactly how to do that though, can be quite a tricky issue. A PIT maneuver works well when there is plenty of room and no other traffic on the road way...
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AMS Alpha Omega GT-R Sets New 1/4-Mile Record: VideoWe've been talking about the AMS Alpha Omega GT-R a lot recently. The car is an amazing feat of aftermarket engineering, and it recently ran away with the title at the Texas Invitational speed event. While in Texas, the team decided to stick around and make the most of their trip. This meant a...
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Jay Leno has been away from your television for a few months now. Well, technically, he's probably been away from your television for, well, ever. He has been all over the Internet, however, thanks...
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2015 Roush Mustang Sounds Off: VideoRoush and Mustang; two great names that go great together. The Roush team have been modifying Ford Mustangs for many years now, so they've gotten pretty darn good at upgrading the cars. There's a new 2015 Ford Mustang to be had, which means there will also be a new 2015 Roush Mustang to go along...
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T1 Race Development Takes On The Texas Invitational: VideoRecently, we showed you video of the AMS GT-R taking home the top spot at the Texas Invitational. That car is a physics-defying monster that's probably also capable of creating the wormholes necessary for time travel. It certainly wasn't the only car at the track though, as the event was...
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Local Motors' 3D-Printed Car Actually Gets Printed: VideoLocal Motors made a bit of news earlier this year when the company said it was planning to create a 3D-printed car. We first heard of the plan back in March. Then in June a design winner was announced. Just a few months later, the car has now been printed and driven. It's called the Strati, and it...
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Lamborghini Festival 2014 Brings Bulls Together For A Cause: VideoClose your eyes. I want you to picture an event called Lamborghini Festival. What does it look like in your head? If you said a parade of varying Lamborghini examples parking near jets in a hangar, coupled with beautiful people and smiling happy faces, you'd be correct. That's exactly what you...
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TopSpeed Renders Up A Look At The 2016 CamaroThe next-generation Chevrolet Camaro isn't far from making its official debut. After all, we're swinging into auto-show season and the American muscle machine has already been caught out running hard in its camouflage colors. MUST SEE: Miniature W-18 Engine Build Is Mesmerizing: Video It's becoming...
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The folks at Network A have been killing it as of late. Their videos featuring Ryan Tuerck and Chris Forsberg are well made, funny, and feature tons of great action. It seems that Vaughn Gittin Jr,...
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Neiman Marcus To Offer Maserati Ghibli S Q4 In Christmas BookEvery year around this time, Neiman Marcus starts planting the seeds of holiday gift giving in your head. Yes, it's too early to really care, but their annual Christmas Book does have one spot that always catches our eye. It's the special edition automobile that always winds up selling out in...
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Mitsubishi Evo Decides To Quit Racing & Become A Gymnast: VideoHillclimbs are crazy. They often take place on tight roads that feature tons of technical turns, and all of it has to be tackled at very high speeds. MUST SEE: Miniature W-18 Build Is Mesmerizing: Video You need to be the fastest person up the hill, so you have to push both yourself and your...
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Ride Along With Ken Block During GRC Practice: VideoKen Block is a man who understands many of the finer concepts of car control. His Gymkhana videos are certainly proof of that. He's not just out to capture YouTube views though, as he also strives to stand atop podiums in the Global Rallycross series. MUST SEE: The Average Bugatti Owner Has 84...
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AMS GT-R Clears The Board At Texas Invitational: VideoFor some time now, the team behind the AMS GT-R have been on a quest to go as fast as they possibly can. That means eight second quarter-mile times. It means over 200 mph trap speeds, and it means running into a level of competition that knows how to create tremendous power. Such is the case when...
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The Mighty 190 Is Fueled By Grease & Rhymes: Video (NSFW Language)Caution: This video contains coarse language. It's definitely NSFW. Has your car ever inspired you to write music about it? No? Well, you're clearly not a member of The Mighty 190 then. This is a Norwegian rap duo that clearly loves the Mercedes-Benz W201-generation E-Class. The love is so strong...
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Mercedes-Benz has taken its AMG portfolio to a new level. No, we're not talking about the upper echelon, ultra-insane Black Series vehicles. Instead, we're looking at the other end of the spectrum,...
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BMW Prepping M6 For GT Racing DutyFor a number of years now, BMW has been employing the services of its Z4 in GT racing. The Z4 GT3 in particular has performed quite well, helping to retain a link to the automaker's claims that it builds the ultimate driving machines. Now though, it seems that the Z4 will have to step aside. That's...
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Rollerblading Is Only Cool When Done At 125 MPH: VideoOkay, so that was an unfair jab at rollerblading. We really don't have a problem with it, and the it's just a convenient scapegoat for an old joke. Still, it's not as if rollerbladers typically hit speeds that would get car drivers thrown into jail. That's what happened, however, at a event...
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Tesla Looks To Increase Profits With Addition Of CPO ProgramThe Tesla Model S is a pretty hot ticket if you're a well-heeled individual with a desire to drive the latest look-at-me-sedan. It's a great looking car that also happens to be a pure EV, so it's got the green cred too. This isn't an inexpensive vehicle though, as the base price is just over...
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Miniature W-18 Engine Build Is Mesmerizing: VideoAn engine can be a beautiful piece of engineering and fascinating to explore in pieces. It's not always convenient, however, to take apart your car when you want a lesson in how things work. MUST SEE: Production-Ready Aeromobil Flying Car To Debut This Month: Video That's where the world of...
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The Drift Chronicles Returns With A Look At The S14For most of this 2014 Formula Drift season, The Drift Chronicles has been examining various aspects and mental states of a slew of drivers. The series has taken a look at the good times and the bad. Now though, it's time to focus on a specific type of vehicle that's found a soft spot in the hearts...
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