Sean Szymkowski, Contributor
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Shoppers are buying trucks as fast as automakers can build them—and for big money. Take one look at GMC's Denali and that's all you need to know.
Now, Ram wants to join the party in the 2018...
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Romain Dumas wins 2017 Pikes Peak hill climb, his third titleThe 2017 Pikes Peak Hill Climb saw dozens of entrants, but only a few of them went home winners. For the overall title, that victory went to Romain Dumas once again. Dumas piloted his Norma MXX RD Limited to victory for the third time in four years. Dumas took home the win with a final time of...
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Self-driving Roboracer does a lap at speed at the Berlin ePrixThe future is shaping up to be an interesting place. For example, self-driving cars are starting to come of age and there's even a sanctioned form of motorsport dedicated to electric cars known as the Formula E Championship. Now, self-driving cars and electric motorsports has been combined the...
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Why is a Bugatti Chiron testing at the Nürburgring?Bugatti has descended upon the famed Nürburgring Nordschleife with a Chiron. However, it's unclear why the exotic marque is testing the car car at all. We know it's a prototype because it was spotted during an industry day and is finished in matte black paint. It's also devoid of any badges...
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Ferrari 488's V-8 earns second-straight International Engine of the Year titleFerrari has struck again. The Italian automaker's 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 has been named the 2017 International Engine of the Year, the second year in a row that it has received the prestigious title. The engine, referred to internally as the F154CB and found in the 488 GTB and 488 Spider...
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Jack Roush drives his Ford GT for the first timeEveryone knows the feeling: your first drive in a brand new car or even a car that's new to you. Now, take that feeling and imagine what it must be like to step into your very own Ford GT supercar for the first time. Roush Performance captured the moment when founder Jack Roush got behind the wheel...
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While some automakers look towards today's infrastructure of roads for the future of transportation, multiple companies are instead looking towards the sky.
One of these is Neva Aerospace which used...
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This 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe project car is heading to auctionBarrett-Jackson and Prestone are taking on a rarity from Chevrolet. The auction house and Prestone have teamed up to restore and auction off a 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe. What's so special about the Monte Carlo Aerocoupe? The design actually has quite a bit of thought behind it. In the...
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I bought an Acura Integra GS-R from across the country and it was hardly a simple processI live in Ohio, specifically, Northeast Ohio. It's not easy to find nice things in this part of the country. That should be all you need to know about why I didn't start looking for cars in my home state—salty roads mean rusty cars. It's a shame. I was stupid a few years ago and sold my...
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Another famous Ferrari collector denied LaFerrari ApertaA healthy bank balance can buy you a lot of things, but it can't always get you behind the wheel of the most exclusive Ferraris. That has long been the case when it comes to purchasing an exclusive, limited-run model Ferrari, but one collector's dilemma exemplifies how stringent the Italian marque...
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2018 Nissan Leaf will arrive with ProPilot Assist self-driving capabilityThere's a new nugget of information surrounding the 2018 Nissan Leaf, but it doesn't have to do with its battery, range, or its powertrain at all. Instead, it's all about self-driving capability. The 2018 Nissan Leaf will arrive with what the brand calls ProPilot Assist, a semi-autonomous driving...
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Report: Harley-Davidson eyes DucatiMore evidence has emerged suggesting that the Volkswagen Group is about to sell Ducati. Following a report in April that the VW Group had hired an investment to explore options for Ducati, which it purchased in 2012 for approximately $935 million, Harley-Davidson is now in the headlines about a...
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All four Lamborghini Centenario coupes slated for the United States have officially arrived in the country.
Now the first Centenario Roadster has arrived, too.
duPont Registry reports that the first...
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3,000-HP Nissan GT-R goes 255 mph to claim half-mile world recordThe Nissan GT-R has become a beloved vehicle by many performance shops to push big horsepower numbers and break records. On June 19, another GT-R claimed yet another record. In fact, it became the world's fastest Nissan GT-R in the process. With 3,000 horsepower, the Extreme Turbo Systems Nissan...
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2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS limited to 1,000 cars, sold outLast week, Porsche revealed what is poised to be the most powerful 911 ever: the 2018 911 GT2 RS. Ahead of an assumed official reveal at the 2017 Frankfurt auto show this September, Porsche showed off the 911 GT2 RS at E3, where it was revealed as the "Forza Motorsport 7" cover car. Exciting times...
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Next Subaru WRX and WRX STI likely not here before 2020Those hoping to see an a redesigned WRX and WRX STI will have to wait a little longer. Subaru is in no hurry to rush its next performance nameplates; in fact, it's going to be at least a couple of years. Subaru Australia Managing Director Colin Christie told Motoring that a new WRX and WRX STI are...
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John Hennessey explains how to order an Exorcist Camaro ZL1The term "muscle car" doesn't begin to describe what the Chevrolet Exorcist Camaro ZL1 is capable of. With 1,000 horsepower—959 hp at the rear wheels—the Exorcist Camaro should even give the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon a run for its money. So, how can you buy one? John Hennessey of...
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Bugatti Chiron can't go over 300 MPH because no tire can handle itThe Bugatti Chiron had big shoes to fill when it arrived to replace the beloved Veyron. So far, it's showed it has the credentials to be a proper follow-up act. However, no one has been able to fully experience the true speeds the 1,480-horsepower hypercar is capable of. That's because no tire is...
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After delays from Sony and Polyphony Digital, it seems gamers may finally have a solid release date for "Gran Turismo Sport," the highly anticipated, next installment of the long-running driving...
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The most expensive 2018 Ford Expedition will be nearly $80KYesterday, we learned the 2018 Lincoln Navigator will go on sale this fall with a starting price of $73,250. Now we know how much the related 2018 Ford Expedition will cost—and there are some big price increases. According to Cars Direct, the 2018 Expedition will arrive with a $52,890...
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2018 Buick Enclave priced to start at $40,970SUV shoppers looking for mainstream SUV with some luxury thrown in have a redesigned Buick Enclave to mull over. It comes this fall, as a 2018 model, and Buick has disclosed how much it will cost. Up $980 over the previous model, the 2018 Enclave will start at $40,970, including destination. Each...
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2018 Lincoln Navigator priced from $73,250Lincoln's full-size luxury SUV has a price tag: the 2018 Lincoln Navigator will start at $73,250 when it goes on sale this coming fall. Foremost, the price undercuts the Navigator's most direct competition, the Cadillac Escalade, by over $1,000. However, we doubt consumers shopping in this segment...
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Goodwood Festival of Speed to honor Bernie EcclestoneThis year, attendees of the Goodwood Festival of Speed won't be treated to a celebration of a particular marque or manufacturer. Instead, the 2017 Festival of Speed will honor the legendary and controversial Formula One figure Bernie Ecclestone. Ecclestone was chosen as the central feature after...
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Dodge announces winners of its 2017 Drive for Design contestAll of that nonsense doodling in math class has paid off for three lucky students. Dodge has announced the three winners of its 2017 Drive for Design contest, the fifth-straight year that the contest has been running. The contest tasked students—high school students, no less—with...
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