John Coyle, Editor
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Christian von Koenigsegg is confident his One:1 will be able to hit an astonishing 273 mph, eclipsing the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport's top speed record of 267.8 mph.
That said, whether his car earns...
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Stampede Of Rare Ferraris Heads To Monterey Auction BlockOn both the track and auction block, Ferraris are known for incredible performance. And over two dozen examples, spanning much of the storied company's existence, will be up for sale during auction house Mecum’s main event during this month's Monterey Car Week. Ferrari's modern era will be...
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Watch People Ride The Very Real Lexus Hoverboard: VideoWhat happens when you combine the oldest Japanese luxury brand, 200 meters of magnetic track, a pair of -197 degree C "cryostats," and a specially designed skatepark outside Barcelona, Spain? You get an absolutely fantastic way to break your wrist. ALSO SEE: Father Brings Son Along For Drift...
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Tesla Model S P85D Goes Up Against McLaren 650S: VideoTesla Motors' [NSDQ:TSLA] Model S is a revolutionary car, and the fact that the high-performance P85D version has an Insane mode is hilarious and awesome at the same time. Make no mistake, this electric terror will launch like a fighter off a carrier deck. ALSO SEE: This Dodge Challenger SRT...
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Recently Revealed Apple Visit To BMW Charges Up 'iCar' SpeculationWhether Apple is planning to make its own car has been a hot topic of speculation for years. And none of the technology giant's recent moves have done anything but stoke the fires of the rumor mill. According to Automotive News (subscription required), Apple executives—including CEO Tim...
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Toyota officially rejects Apple CarPlay and Android AutoIn a move that's puzzled industry insiders, Toyota has decided to shun Apple and Google in its next-generation navigation and in-car entertainment systems, opting instead to go with the interface from little-known company Telenav. Other major automakers, including General Motors Company [NYSE:GM]...
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Connected cars promise better safety and security, but like anything connected to a network, they can be susceptible to attacks from hackers.
And General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] is just the latest...
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Ferrari 488 Spider, 2016 Cadillac CTS-V, 2016 Mazda MX-5: This Week’s Top PhotosLike the famous gated shifter, Ferrari's naturally aspirated V-8s are now a thing of the past. But with 660 horsepower and 560 pound-feet of torque on tap, we can't imagine drivers will resent the snails on Maranello's new 488 Spider all that much. Cadillac's first CTS-V arrived on the scene with...
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Bentley 'Blue Train' Cleans Up At Schloss Bensberg ClassicsImagine if Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] CEO Sergio Marchionne had hopped in a LaFerrari and made a high-speed sprint from Cannes to London just to win a bet. The publicity would be withering, and criminal charges would be certain. But things were a little different 85 years ago. Because...
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This Week On The Forums: Spec 991, Cherry Fox Body, And More Stuff We Can't AffordThe Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is nearly upon us. The legendary event is the sophisticated pinnacle of the year's automotive calendar, and while luminaries from around the globe will descend to the California coast to bid on priceless examples of automotive art, it's fair to say the vast...
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Bentley 'Team Blower' Le Mans Racer Headed To Pebble BeachIts driver's seat is hardly the lap of luxury. There's nary a stitch of diamond-quilted leather, and at speed, it'll hardly be a whisper-quiet womb. But the classic Bentley that will be displayed at this year's Concours d’Elegance in Pebble Beach is a key piece of the company's...
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Private Showing Of Latest Lamborghini Supercar Set For Pebble BeachAny mere mortal can pony up the measly $300 entry fee to check out the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. But amid the pageantry of Monterey Car Week, there are plenty of invite-only events reserved exclusively for the hobby's upper echelon. And this is one of them. WATCH: Porsche 918 Spyder Driver...
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Earlier this year, Mercedes-Benz shot a 360-degree film to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Sir Stirling Moss' historic 1955 Mille Miglia victory.
While the legendary 1,000-mile race is no more,...
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Mercedes-Benz Says No To Water Injection SystemsThe automotive world can seem like a grand illustration of monkey see, monkey do. While there are always government regulations—see turbos and hybrid systems—to consider, there's plenty of terminology and tech, like four-door "coupes," and fake engine noise, which spreads among...
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GM Opens Active Safety Testing Area At Milford Proving GroundsWhen when think about the General Motors Company's [NYSE:GM] Milford Proving Grounds, we tend to imagine barely sub-sonic laps of the "Lutz Ring," or other kinds of high-performance testing. But of course, plenty of other activity takes place at the historic facility. ALSO SEE: Updated A3 Expected...
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Vitesse-AuDessus reveals one-piece carbon fiber wheelsEarlier this month, we wrote about the stunning work Maryland firm Vitesse-AuDessus is doing rendering the bodies of supercars like Ferrari's LaFerrari in pure carbon fiber. And now, customers who've chosen to give their cars the treatment can get a set of wheels to match. ALSO SEE: Porsche 918...
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Semi Truck Jumps 166 Feet To Shatter World Record: VideoWe don't see any official accolades from the folks at Guinness World Records surrounding this jump. And while we can imagine that the lack of prestige matters to some, the fact that decent video of a semi truck jumping 166 feet even exists is enough for us. ALSO SEE: Porsche 918 Spyder Driver...
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Grandmaster Flash's Dodge Charger Mistakenly Given To Thief In New York Car ParkTurntable legend Grandmaster Flash might be one of the most recognizable figures in New York City's hip-hop community. But that didn't stop a parking lot attendant from giving his 2014 Dodge Charger to a random stranger. MUST WATCH: This Woman Drives The World’s Fastest Charger SRT Hellcat...
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Imitation might be the most sincere form of flattery.
But looking at the new offering from Youxia Motors, we're going to guess Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] founder Elon Musk is more pissed off than...
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FCA Recalls 1.4M Vehicles In Response To Jeep Cherokee Hack: VideoLast week, Wired posted a story demonstrating the potential for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee to be remotely hacked. During the experiment—recklessly conducted on a busy freeway—writer Andy Greenberg was left completely at the mercy of hackers Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek. The pair was...
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Order Your 2015 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Now: VideoThe 2015 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak might have stalled when officially revealed to journalists. But we don't think the the ham-handed intro will impact orders—a sellout is guaranteed. Obviously, low numbers are a given too. MUST SEE: Hellcat Vs. Hellcat: Tires Shredded, Faces Melted, Internet...
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The One:1's Amazing Story From von Koenigsegg Himself: Video
One thing is for sure: Christian von Koenigsegg knows customer service. After he delivered some of the fastest cars the planet has ever seen—see the ferocious Agera R and the CCX—several of his customers came asking for more of everything. Or almost everything. After all, nobody is...
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Tesla Model S Owner Laps 'Ring In A Respectable 9:01: VideoFrom a performance standpoint, there's been plenty of great news surrounding Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] lately. An available Ludicrous high-performance mode means the Model S can sprint from zero to 60 in 2.8 seconds, and a next-gen Roadster has been confirmed for 2019. But the last time we saw one...
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This Week On The Forums: A Twin-Turbo, LS1-Powered Ferrari And More Auto HeresyIt's hardly a secret we live in an extremely divisive era. So when issues which generate universal human agreement arise, it's wonderful. We're speaking of course, about the withering reception to Pixels. Mashable called the film, "terrible and tone deaf," The Verge simply said "Adam Sandler must...
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