Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer

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The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX boasts a factory-quoted 702 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque, but that's as measured at the crank, not the wheels. Hennessey Performance Engineering tried to measure how much power...
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Bronze 1965 Shelby 427 S/C Cobra "CSX 4600" is a stunner that's for sale
Someone built a Shelby Cobra replica with a body made out of bronze, and you can now own it.
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Learn about Porsche's legendary "Moby Dick" 935/78
Porsche recently launched an homage to its 935 race car of the 1970s; find out what it's all really about.
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"F9," the ninth "Fast and Furious" film, delayed a third time to June 25, 2021
The theatrical release of "F9" is postponed for more than a year due to coronavirus concerns.
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Fire up the Bitcoin mine, there's a McLaren F1 for sale
One of 64 McLaren F1 supercars is for sale through the private broker Issimi. Time to clear out the off-shore account.
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GM filed a patent for an in-floor foot-massaging system
GM has filed for a patent for an in-floor foot-massaging system that works like seat massagers.
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With production limited to 40 examples, the $5.8 million Bugatti Divo should stand out at any cars and coffee event. But that wasn't special enough for one customer, who commissioned a customized...
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The NHRA is preparing for an electric drag racing future
The whine of electric cars could soon become a staple of NHRA drag racing as the presence of EVs expands.
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2022 Volvo C40 Recharge debuts as automaker's first electric-only model
The 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge straddles the line between hatchback and crossover coupe, and is set to arrive as Volvo's second electric vehicle.
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"Hot Wheels Unleashed" video game coming Sept. 30
Hot Wheels will become a digital experience with the release of the "Hot Wheels Unleashed" video game this fall.
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The 2021 Chevrolet Corvette no longer starts below $60,000
A $1,000 price increase for all trim levels puts the base price of the 2021 Corvette at $60,995.
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How to protect everything with paint protection film
Learn how paint protection film can be used for more than just painted surfaces.
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Ring Brothers 1968 Mercury Cougar combines old school style with modern running gear Stephen Edelstein
Wisconsin-based hot rod builders Ring Brothers are known for their resto mods. Mike and Jim Ring specialize in taking old cars and revitalizing them with modern components. Their latest project is a...
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Most US buyers of the Porsche 911 GT3 are opting for the manual
According to a Porsche representative, 70% of 911 GT3 buyers are choosing the manual transmission.
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Toyota begins construction of its smart city
Toyota held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Woven City experimental smart city on Tuesday.
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BMW boss: Tesla won’t maintain growth as industry catches up
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse said the rest of the auto industry is catching up to Tesla's lead in electric vehicles.
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Shelby F-250 Super Baja is the Super Duty Raptor America wants
Ford doesn't make an F-250 Raptor, but the Shelby F205 Super Baja is the closest you can get.
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Ferrari headed to Le Mans Hypercar class in 2023
Ferrari announced it will race in the new Le Mans Hypercar class starting in 2023, but the company has released details of the car that will compete.
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California-based Gunther Werks has chosen the 993-generation Porsche 911 as its canvas for customization. Its latest remix of the last air-cooled 911 is a retro-looking 993 Speedster.
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Porsche claims synthetically fueled cars can be as clean as EVs
A Porsche executive said synthetic fuels can reduce carbon emissions by 85%, creating lower "well to wheels" emissions than an electric car.
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Gordon Murray Automotive T.50s Niki Lauda pays tribute to triple F1 champion
The Gordon Murray Automotive T.50s Niki Lauda is an even more extreme, track-focused version of the legendary designer's supercar.
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2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance rekindles IS F with 472-hp 5.0-liter V-8
The 2022 Lexus IS F Sport Performance marks the first in a new performance line just below full F models.
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Should the C8 Chevrolet Corvette look more like a Corvette?
Hot rodder Chip Foose imagines what the C8 Corvette could have looked like if its design drew more inspiration from past 'Vettes.
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Jay Leno explains why the 2002 Pontiac Firebird is an overlooked gem
Find out what Jay Leno thinks the final Pontiac Firebird is the best of them all.
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