Sean Szymkowski, Contributor
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Bread-and-butter automakers aren't the only ones cashing in on the market's SUV craze. Even luxury brands with no history of sport utility vehicles have found success in offering posh, high-riding...
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2018 Nissan Leaf to feature self-parking systemNissan is using the debut of the 2018 Leaf and ProPilot system to reveal more than self-driving capabilities; the car will also be able to park itself. In the latest drip-drop of teasers for the next-generation 2018 Nissan Leaf, the brand revealed ProPilot Park. The system is activated with the...
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Hellcat-powered Jeep Grand Cherokee is an appropriate Independence Day ridePatience is a virtue, as they say. However, one individual simply couldn't wait for the forthcoming 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. For those unfamiliar, it's Jeep's foray into the motif of "Hellcat all of the things." What we have here is a WK-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee powered by the same...
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Watch Jack Roush's Ford GT get wrapped with Xpel protective filmWith a car like the 2017 Ford GT, you can bet your bottom dollar it's being protected properly. Especially when the owner is one Jack Roush. Roush once again tapped Xpel, Roush Performance's official protective film, to ensure Mr. Roush's 647-horsepower supercar has no chance of seeing scuffs...
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Battledrift 2 pits GT-R vs. Murcielago on a British docksideThose at home definitely shouldn't try and mimic the stunts seen here. Battledrift is back, and this time, Daigo Saito has a new challenger. Saito, a renowned drifter hailing from Japan, takes on Europe's tire slayer, Steve Biagioni. Saito's 659-horsepower Lamborghini Murcielago also returns front...
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Retired racer Mark Webber to help develop Porsche road carsMark Webber isn't leaving Porsche anytime soon, though his role is changing from race cars to road cars. Following his retirement from racing in 2016, the Australian stayed on with Porsche as a consultant and brand ambassador. Now, he's going to have a hand in developing future road cars for the...
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What better way to celebrate the 4th of July than by taking a closer look at some of America's most iconic cars?
Jay Leno and his team at Jay Leno's Garage have made the task simple and enjoyable by...
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Sports car startup Rezvani teases tough military-inspired SUVRezvani hasn't ever built an SUV, but that's not stopping the fledgling sports car manufacturer. The Californian company has teased its next creation, simply called the Rezvani SUV at the moment. Surely, a proper name will come. Rezvani named one of its sports cars the Beast, after all. The teasers...
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Audi hints it may offer rear-wheel drive on RS modelsIt seems like an about-face after previous comments, but Audi Sport chief Stephan Winkelmann has hinted that his recently rebranded division could go rear-wheel drive in the future. When discussing the future of Audi Sport and RS models, Winkelmann previously stated, "Quattro as a system is not an...
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Richard Hammond has a modified wheelchair following Rimac wreckRichard Hammond is back behind the wheel after a nasty crash that he's lucky to have survived. While we say "behind the wheel," we're not really sure that a joystick-operated wheelchair qualifies. It's not surprising that "The Hamster" has made a few modifications to his wheelchair. "The Grand...
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Jaguar Land Rover's SVO wants to take on Mercedes-AMG with its own bespoke sports carEveryone wants a piece of Mercedes-AMG. Cadillac has stepped up its V-Series offerings in recent years, Audi Sport is gunning for a greater share of the performance segment, and now Jaguar is ready to take on Germany's finest. Speaking to Auto Express, Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicles Operations...
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Volkswagen will introduce Vehicle-to-Vehicle technology in 2019Yes, the day when your car will talk to infrastructure, inanimate objects, and other vehicles is quickly approaching. Mercedes-Benz and Cadillac have already begun to implement Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) technology, but Volkswagen will bring its own dedicated V2V technology to market in 2019. The...
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It's every British petrolhead's favorite time of the year. No, we're not talking about receiving car parts for the holidays. The 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed has opened its gates to let thousands...
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2018 Ford Mustang adds line-lock to turbo-4s for burnouts on-demandFord is making it easier than ever to perform a well-executed burnout because who doesn't like the smell of tire smoke in the morning? The Blue Oval has announced a line-lock will be a standard feature on the 2018 Ford Mustang with the 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine. The line-lock...
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First official trailer for "Top Gear America" underwhelmsThe History Channel's "Top Gear USA" is dead. Long live "Top Gear America" on BBC America. The broadcast network has dropped the first official trailer for the new series and, you may not be surprised that it's a tad underwhelming. It's difficult to conjure up hype for a new "Top Gear" variation...
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Michelle Rodriguez threatens to leave "Fast and Furious" franchise over sexismMichelle Rodriguez is largely known for her badass, right-hand woman character to Vin Diesel's Dominic Toretto in the "Fast and Furious" franchise. Rodriguez's Letty has been a part of nearly every iteration of the franchise, but not all is well inside the Fast family. Rodriguez took to Instagram...
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Jon Olsson created a monster 810-hp Rolls-Royce WraithJon Olsson never sleeps. That's not true, but every time he surfaces with a new video, something pretty insane is going on in his life. Olsson is an avid skier, and he's also quite the automotive enthusiast. His latest project combines his love for cars and his adventurer lifestyle. It's a...
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Self-proclaimed 'good driver' jailed for speeding at 139 mphIf you want to call yourself a "good driver," it's important to follow posted speed limits and obey local laws. That's what being a good driver is all about. Good drivers don't speed 70 mph over the posted limit. However, this is all a precursor to an infraction that actually did occur. NJ.com...
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Jaguar has revealed its latest Special Vehicle Operations project: the 2018 XE SV Project 8. As a follow up to the 2017 Jaguar F-Type Project 7, the XE SV Project 8 represents the most powerful...
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Rolls-Royce Dawn Black Badge brings its darker aura to GoodwoodLast year, Rolls-Royce announced it was adding a new chapter to its timeline of luxury vehicles with the launch of Black Badge. No, not Lincoln's "Black Label," this is "Black Badge." The automaker rolled out the Wraith and Ghost Black Badge as its first two vehicles to receive the treatment, but...
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Audi Sport boss says crossover RS model takes priority over hardcore R8While Audi's parent company continues to overcome its diesel deceit, the brand is ensuring it has a bright future ahead. Said future may come at the expense of a hardcore Audi R8, though. Crossovers and SUVs remain sales kings in today's market, and it's one reason a crossover RS model is more...
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Nick Heidfeld aims for Goodwood record with Mahindra Formula E carNick Heidfeld is no stranger to the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and he's returning this year with one goal in mind: smash his current hill climb record. Currently, Heidfeld holds the hill climb course record with an incredibly quick 41.6 seconds. However, that was set over 10 years ago in 1999 in a...
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"Top Gear" crew caught going 151 mph in Norway, might face jail timeNorway is home to some of the strictest speed enforcement in all of Europe and the country isn't backing down even when it comes to a big name like "Top Gear." According to The Sun, the BBC's "Top Gear" is in the hot seat after speed detectors clocked vehicles associated with the show's crew...
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. owns a secret race car graveyardJunkyards have long been the resting place for nearly all vehicles, but NASCAR icon Dale Earnhardt Jr. has a different idea for crashed out and wrecked race cars. Deep in the backwoods of Dirty Mo Acres, a secret race car graveyard resides. It's the final resting place for dozens of NASCAR race...
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