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"I read it for the articles" always sounded like a punchline.
But come March, it'll be true. Because pioneering men's magazine Playboy has announced it's dropping nude pictorials from the menu. And...
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Rare Range Rover Convertible Conversion Headed To AuctionWe're likely to get our first look at the production version of Land Rover's Range Rover Evoque Convertible during the Los Angeles Auto Show next month. But there are plenty of open-top Land Rovers out there in the world, and a particularly unique example is about to hit the auction block. READ...
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Tony Hawk, Volunteers Ride Hendo's Latest Hoverboard: VideoYesterday, in celebration of Back to the Future Day—the date Marty McFly traveled to in Back to the Future II—Hendo unveiled the latest version of its hoverboard. And if you've dreamed of riding one like Marty did, we have bad news. ALSO SEE: 'Wreck To The Future' Is BTTF Parody Done...
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BMW Marks Three Decades of All-Wheel DriveAll-wheel drive is ubiquitous today. But it's interesting to note that BMW's first all-wheel-drive models are probably older than most of the fifth-owner enthusiasts currently wrenching on old E30s. ALSO SEE: 2016 Chevrolet Camaro First Drive And while the technology would eventually make it way to...
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'A Faster Horse' Is A Deep Dive Into Mustang History: VideoThere's plenty of swelling strings and inspiration music in A Faster Horse, David Gelb's new Mustang documentary. But in capturing the behind-the-scenes drama surrounding the release of the latest generation of Ford Motor Company's [NYSE:F] iconic coupe, the director—who rose to fame with the...
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Extra-Long Dyno Pull Makes Mustang Tire Go BoomWhat happens when you cross a 5.0-liter Mustang, a extra-long dyno run, and a 200-shot of nitrous? You get a demonstration of raw power, though not the kind the driver originally intended. WATCH: 2016 Cadillac ATS-V Excels on Track Day As the clip from 1320video shows, right around the 35-second...
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Legendary actor, King of Cool, and racer Steve McQueen owned a lot of cars.
And it's fair to say the ownership history on this 1971 Porsche 911T is a bit more complicated than the pedigree of his ...
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Original Aston Martin DB4 Zagato Headed To Auction: VideoAston Martin's collaborations with Italian design house Zagato have resulted in some of the most gorgeous machines ever produced. But the 1962 DB4 Zagato set to be auctioned later this year is more than just a pretty face. ALSO SEE: Mercedes-Benz C111 Drops By Jay Leno’s Garage: Video Upon...
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Tesla Owners Begin Posting Autopilot VideosWell, that didn't take long. Yesterday, Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] released its Version 7.0 software update which contains the new Autopilot feature, and Model S drivers have already begun uploading videos of the system's performance. CHECK OUT: Tesla Version 7.0 Software Update Activates First...
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This Week on the Forums: Porsche GT3 RS Gets Gentle Break-in, Jeep Parkour, And MoreMore than anything, it sounds like a viral marketing campaign. But in observing a star roughly 1,400 light years from Earth over the last four years, scientists using the Kepler Space Telescope have found some anomalies they just can't explain. And that's resulted in researchers from institutions...
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Hyundai Previews 2015 SEMA LineupThis year will mark Hyundai's 15th appearance at the annual Specialty Equipment Manufacturer's Association (SEMA) Show. And in the years since the release of the sporty, rear-wheel-drive Genesis Coupe, the brand has steadily increased it's footprint at the annual automotive aftermarket carnival...
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Corvette Chief Engineer Explains Motor Trend Z06 DNF: VideoLate last month, news broke that the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 did not finish during Motor Trend's annual Best Driver's Car competition. The supercharger simply refused to engage—which Chevrolet initially blamed on bad fuel—and to add insult to injury, the car was delivered to Laguna...
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Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] always has a massive presence at the annual Specialty Equipment Manufacturer's Association (SEMA) show, and over the years its display has showcased everything from...
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Hyundai Uses LEDs To Highlight Benefits Of Its HTRAC All-Wheel Drive: VideoHyundai's new video illustrating the functionality of it's HTRAC all-wheel-drive system is part demonstration video, part Tron—and it's pretty slick. By placing LED lights around each of the four wheels of its Genesis sedan, and making them illuminate in proportion to the torque being...
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VW's new North American CEO Winfried Vahland resigns after two weeksFormer Skoda CEO Winfried Vahland, who was just announced as the CEO of the Volkswagen Group's new North American Region, has stepped down, the company confirmed this morning. Vahland held the position for just over two weeks, and no successor has been announced. Martin Horn, President and CEO of...
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Horacio Pagani's Personal Porsche 918 Spyder: VideoAt his factory in Modena, Horacio Pagani has built some of the most lust-worthy cars every made, including the stunning Huayra and the bonkers, one-of-five, $2.28 million Zonda R Evolution. But like a many enthusiasts, Pagani isn't a brand loyalist, and has a garage full of machines mere mortals...
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Acura Bringing Ludacris' 1993 Legend And Custom ILX To SEMA 2015Many an enthusiast has graduated to bigger and better cars, only to long for their old high school or college ride. But count rapper and Fast and Furious star Ludacris as one of the few who managed to hold on to his cherished classic. CHECK OUT: ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Director...
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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Stars In New Ford Service Spot: VideoDwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, one of the stars of the Fast and the Furious franchise, leads a new series of commercials highlighting the Ford Motor Company's [NYSE:F] factory service professionals. ALSO SEE: Drones And Dunes: 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Testing: Video The first of the new spots is out, and...
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All 500 of McLaren's 675LT were spoken for two months after its debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. But well-heeled buyers will get another shot to secure a Spider variant in 2016.
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This Week on the Forums: Ferrari Goes Hunting, Free Gas PromoOverall, it was a pretty terrible pair of products to confuse. After Katherine Gaydos got something blown into her eye by a leaf blower, the man operating it attempted to help her by giving her a few drop of Visine. But instead of getting the red out, he actually delivered a few drops of super...
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Drones And Dunes: 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Shown Testing In New VideoCompared to some of the extreme, fan-shot videos we've seen of the Ford F-150 Raptor, these shots of the the 2017 models testing in Michigan sand dunes are pretty tame. At no-point, for example, does the hero truck jump 90 feet and land severely enough to deploy its airbags. CHECK OUT: Watch The...
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This Week On The Forums: Chevy Owners Fume, Ford Owners Swoon, And MoreNo, you're not imagining it. People are actually getting dumber. New proof comes via the United Kingdom's Independent, which revealed authorities in locales as far-flung as Houston, Texas and southern England's hamlet of Kingston had to remind citizens that while it's inconvenient for many, their...
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GM Outlines Areas Of Focus For The FutureGeneral Motors Company [NYSE:GM] will make emerging personal mobility technology an integral part of its future strategy. CEO Mary Barra and GM Executive Vice President of Global Product Development, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain Mark Reuss delivered the outline of the company's plan to...
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Bruce McLaren Latest Auto Icon To Get Big Screen FeatureIt's been more than four decades since New Zealander Bruce McLaren lost his life testing a Can-Am car at the Goodwood Circuit in Southern England. A hillclimb event began his racing career, which would see McLaren race and design cars at the sport's highest levels, including Formula One and Can-Am...
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