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The 2015 Lexus NX has only been hitting the streets for a short time. That doesn't mean it can't start seeing some upgrades heading its way. It helps that these accessories come way of Toyota's...
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Wireless Charging Coming To A Cadillac Near You: VideoCadillac wants you to put your phone away. Well, all automakers do really, but Cadillac will soon offer you a bit of an energizing incentive to do so. The automaker has teamed up with Powermat to serve up a wireless charging pad in the 2015 ATS. After it makes its introduction on the ATS, the...
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Dodge Viper To Get A Minor Power Bump For 2015It's no secret that the Dodge Viper isn't exactly selling like gangbusters. Chrysler has even had to halt production on the car in order to keep existing stock moving along. Still, there's a new model year on the horizon, and it will see some changes in the Viper. No, the Viper won't be getting the...
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Polaris unveils its 3-wheeled wonderYou already know how we feel about the Morgan 3 Wheeler. Our love of triad-esque vehicles is strong, so we're excited when someone new joins the fray... especially when they get it right in terms of the two-front/one-rear layout. That's exactly what Polaris has done with its all-new Slingshot...
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Bugatti Veyron Super Sport Hits 246 MPH On Public Road: VideoGoing fast on a private stretch of race track is quite enjoyable. Especially when there happens to be enough room to really let the car stretch its legs. That is why Volkswagen owns the Ehra-Lessien testing facility in Germany, which comes with a 5.4-mile long straight. It's also the perfect place...
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Dinan Elevates The Already Heavenly BMW 1M To New Heights: VideoThe 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe is extremely high on the list of cars that every enthusiast should drive at least once. It's a perfect example of exactly what BMW is capable of when it remembers that it used to build cars fitting the tagline; The Ultimate Driving Machine. Under the hood of the 1M...
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We've come a long way when it comes to the acceptance of Ford Mustang variants. For many years, if you opted for anything less than the V8, you were choosing the wrong Mustang. Eventually, the V6...
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ACO Adds New LMP3 Class For 2015If you're a fan of endurance racing... actually, I'll stop there because everyone should be a fan of endurance racing. What we're dealing with is a sport that is very nearly the highest level of performance in the world of motorsports. Everything needs to come together to earn a victory in the...
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Challenger SRT Hellcat Production May Be Volume-LimitedThere's no denying that the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is one of the most exciting new American cars in recent years. It's the most powerful muscle car ever created from the factory, it will run the quarter-mile in under 11 seconds, and it has one of the greatest names ever applied to a...
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Is Chevy Prepping A Colorado-Based Raptor Fighter?The Ford Raptor has clearly been a thorn in the side of many a competing automakers truck division. Ever since the Raptor launched in model year 2010, the other truck builders have been saying that their own "Raptor Fighter" is on the horizon. Despite those claims, we have yet to see an actual...
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Porsche 991 GT3 Shows Off Front-Axle Lift System: VideoThe steep driveway. It's the natural enemy of sports cars and supercars around the globe. Ears and hearts ring out with anger and sadness when the familiar scrape of plastic or carbon fiber meets tarmac. Some have evolved to combat this issue. Lamborghini has been installing front-end lift systems...
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Mazda 767B Tackles Spa, Brings The NoiseEveryone knows the story of the Mazda 787B. It's a glorious multi-rotor machine that remains the only Japanese car to win at Le Mans. It's a major figure in the world of motorsports, and it's glorious both to see and to hear. Less well known perhaps, is the car that came before it. It's called the...
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Project cars don't always work out the way one would hope. Time, money, and life can get in the way. Still, if giving up a project car means you get to marry the woman of your dreams and then raise...
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It's Called Rockzilla, And It's For SaleIf there's one thing we don't like about the Ford Excursion, it's the excessive use of body paneling. We don't mean trim, we mean actual bits of body that could be removed to save weight and increase performance. Thankfully, there's someone out there who agrees with us. His name is Jeremy Dixon...
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Sir Stirling Moss Delivers Driving Insight At Donington: VideoThere are certain names in motorsports that elicit the same response when uttered in like-minded company. The name Senna evokes wistful thoughts of what could've been, mixed with smirking smiles of what we all got to witness. McRae will make you laugh and smile even wider. Say the name Moss...
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Drivers Leap From Moving Cars To Test Hyundai Genesis Safety System: VideoThe newest Hyundai Genesis employs plenty of power, interior refinement, and exterior style. It also boasts a variety of safety features designed to keep you moving down the road safely. Items such as Lane Keeping Assist and Advanced Smart Cruise Control allow the driver an extra layer of...
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Drift Chronicles Encounters The Darkness In New JerseySam Nalven, a.k.a. the Drift Idiot, goes to great lengths to explore the world of drifting. Instead of the standard view of the Formula Drift environ, Nalven dives deeper in order to learn more about the cars and the people who stuff them sideways at over 100 miles per hour. In his latest episode...
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Hot Wheels Turns To The Dark Side For Newest CollectibleHot Wheels is venturing forth into the San Diego adventure that is Comic-Con. The event kicks off towards the end of July, and the toy car manufacturer will be there to reveal a handful of new scale machines. DON'T MISS: Ferrari F12 TRS Revealed, Rumored To Cost $4.2 Million One that's grabbing our...
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Taking a fast and powerful car and making it faster and more powerful can be tricky business if you want to push the limit. For example, the Lamborghini Gallardo is already a high-strung Italian...
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McLaren Man Melts Bumper To Massive Cheers: VideoFlaming exhaust tips make for great visuals. Seeing fire shoot from the back of a car means that sound and fury are working together to create a visual pop of excitement. It also means you're probably running a bit rich. You also might be rich, which means you can afford to buy a McLaren 12C and...
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Sleeper Crown Vic Sure To Give Other Motorists NightmaresSpotting a Ford Crown Victoria in your rearview mirror is always enough to make a driver lift ever-so-gently off the throttle pedal. Those familiar headlamps are quickly and easily picked out from the rest of the pack. Typically, it means 5-0 is on your tail, so you better be driving within the...
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Lotus Exige Sporting 550-hp Audi Turbo Five And Carbon Body For SaleThe saying is oft uttered when discussing anything Lotus, and has become a core mantra for many an automotive enthusiast. "Simplify, then add lightness," were the famous words said by Lotus founder Colin Chapman. It seems one fan of the brand took this ethos to heart... well, part of it anyway...
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Jim Pace Rips McLaren M6B Around Road America: VideoFrom 1966 to 1987, the Canadian-American Challenge Cup delighted motorsports fans around the world. Better known as Can-Am, this series saw amazing drivers win hard fought races in a wide range of truly wonderful machines. The glory days of the late 60's and early 70's featured Phil Hill and Jacky...
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Forza Horizon 2 Brings Supercars To Southern EuropeThe Forza Motorsport world has been an evolving beast that incorporates increasingly realistic graphics with equally evolving driving dynamics. The actual "world" inside the Forza Motorsport world, however, is confined to the racetrack that you happen to be hammering your chosen vehicle upon. Forza...
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