Andrew Ganz, Senior Editor
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Donkevoort isn't a household name—unless you keep up with Nürburgring records, in which case you probably know that the company's dedicated sports car held the fastest times for a...
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Rare "barn find" Shelby GT350 headed to auctionIt's not very often that a true barn find—a desirable one, at least—comes up for auction, but that's just what you get with this well-patinaed 1966 Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] Shelby GT350. The classic Ford will be offered by Bonhams at the auctioneer's annual event on the sidelines of...
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Bentley offers Bentayga owners Apple Watch appBentley has released a new app for the Apple Watch that will allow back seat passengers to have control over a number of in-vehicle functions form their wrists. The app will allow passengers in the new Bentayga to control the vehicle's seats, audio systems, and climate control, via the vehicle's...
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Lincoln adds approach detection system to new ContinentalLincoln says its new approach detection feature in the 2017 Continental flagship sedan will do more than just turn on the lights when the key fob gets near the vehicle. Instead, it essentially throws out a welcome mat, something Lincoln says is designed to remind owners of checking into a high-end...
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With production over, Land Rover Defender thefts rise dramaticallyLand Rover's iconic Defender is now out of production, which means that there will never be more of the original icons on the road than there are today. Thieves, it turns out, have taken notice. Wards Auto reports that Defender thefts are up a staggering 75 percent since production ceased earlier...
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Video shows Ford's new F-150 Raptor pushed to the limitsWhile you're sitting at your desk reading this, remember that a lucky Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] engineer was blasting through the Southern California desert in a brand new F-150 Raptor. This wasn't just some gentle drive down an old mining road, it was a high-performance drive more akin to what...
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Muscle car enthusiasts can talk for hours (no, make that days) about how rare their cars are because of a certain option or color combination, but few are as distinctive as this one.
This one-of-one...
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7,388 feet is the new hoverboard recordA French adventurist has broken the record for the longest hoverboard flight: 7,388 feet. "It's an amazing sensation, it's really peaceful," new record holder Franky Zapata told reporters immediately after the event, which was attended by about 200 people. CHECK OUT: McLaren 650S crashes minutes...
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Tesla's HEPA air filter "hundreds of times" more effective than standard unitsElectric car brand Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] says it is developed a HEPA air filtration system designed to clear up the outside world before it enters a vehicle's cabin. The filtering system is so clean that Tesla claims you could "survive a military grade bio attack" using it. HEPA, an acronym for...
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McLaren begins European design tour in ParisMcLaren is stretching its legs across Europe by visiting seven design-conscious cities to give some of its most-valued customers a little insight into its operations. Not surprisingly, the first stop is Paris, where starting today some of the automaker's designers will visit with a handful of...
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Undriven McLaren P1 GTR up for saleMcLaren's entry into the world of private club racing isn't for the faint of heart. While you normally wouldn't be able to get in the game, if you act fast, you may have your only opportunity. A never-driven McLaren P1 GTR is being offered by a Danish sports car dealer. Standing out from Lysdahl...
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Porsche confirms Panamera Shooting Brake for U.S.Porsche has announced that a cargo-friendly Panamera Shooting Brake will be offered to American buyers in the next few years. Speaking with Automotive News (subscription required), Porsche's American market chief, Klaus Zellmer, said the car won't arrive for at least two more model years, meaning...
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We like the Chevrolet Camaro SS so much we named it the Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2016. We cited value as one of the reasons we chose the Camaro SS as our best of 2016, but for 2017 it won't...
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BMW adds SOS Intelligent Emergency Call tech to motorcyclesBMW says it will begin offering an emergency call system on its motorcycles that can summon first responders at the press of a red SOS button on the handlebar. The system is essentially the same as the Intelligent Emergency Call button the automaker has offered in Europe on its cars for more than...
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Mercedes offers up classic SLs for self-drive tours in EuropeMercedes-Benz Classic has partnered with a German leisure tour operator to offer guests the ability to rent a vintage SL roadster for a scenic, pre-planned drive through some of the best parts of Europe. Mercedes says it and Stuttgart-based Nostalgic Tours will have on offer either W113 (1963-1971)...
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Mercedes-AMG's F1 stars hit the open seasAhead of the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend, Mercedes-AMG Petronas teammates Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton took to the open seas in a most unusual, yet highly entertaining new video released by Mercedes-Benz. Designed to promote the drivers as much as the Cigarette Racing speed boat inspired by...
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This documentary on building the Porsche 356 is worth your timeAlthough the average attention span may not be anywhere near the 40 minutes required to sit through this documentary on the Porsche 356, we highly recommend you grab a cup of coffee and make it part of your morning routine. Maybe do it every morning. The documentary, first picked up by Road &...
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2017 Fiat 124 Spider priced from $25,990Fiat's revived 124 Spider will hit the market later this year with a sticker price just shy of $26,000, but the Italian automaker plans to offer a wide range of models. That's actually $24,995 plus a mandatory $995 destination charge for the base 124 Spider Classica, which will come with 16-inch...
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We'll spoil this one for you before you even watch this short video: Adelbert Engler doesn't actually have 5,500 full-size Mustangs.
He has a bunch of those in his "Garage Mahal," yes, but the...
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Mitsubishi clears U.S. models from fuel economy scandalMitsubishi says the cars, trucks and SUVs it has sold in the United States are not affected by the fuel economy scandal that has rocked its home office in Japan. In a release issued to members of the media, Mitsubishi Motors North America indicated that its American research and development wing...
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Mini launches new service to help owners rent out their carsBMW's Mini division will not only gladly sell you a new car, it will also soon help you rent it out to other people. As part of BMW's ever-expanding ride and car-sharing initiative, Mini owners will be able to opt in to a BMW-run network that would make their cars available to registered members...
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Rolls-Royce unveils $45,000 luggage setRolls-Royces come with many features, but bespoke luggage generally hasn't been one of them—until now. The British automaker has created a line of luggage inspired by its new Wraith. Although the Wraith may be the most powerful Rolls-Royce ever built, the suitcases aren't exactly rated for...
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Elon Musk says almost everyone will be able to buy next TeslaAlthough about 400,000 people have already raised their hands to buy the not-yet-on-sale Tesla Model 3, company founder Elon Musk has an even wider audience in mind for his company's next act. Speaking last week at the Future Transport Solutions conference in Norway, a small market that has...
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New Acura ad celebrates brand's 30th, targets MillennialsAcura is hoping its buyer base will identify well with turning 30. The luxury arm of Honda was the first of several premium brands to come out of Japan when it launched in 1986. Although Acura hasn't enjoyed the long-running success of Lexus, the division has staked out a claim for itself as a tech...
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