Sean Szymkowski, Contributor
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Taming a V-8 powered sports car isn't necessarily the easiest task ever, but modern day technology makes it simpler than ever for novice drivers to climb behind the wheel.
Back in 1911, it took a...
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Watch a Ferrari F40 LM run flat out at GoodwoodThey say meeting your heroes in person usually ends in disappointment. We'd say that can't happen if said hero is the Ferrari F40. Chris Wilson, the driver of this Ferrari F40 LM—a racing variant—proves the F40 is all it was ever cracked up to be. That is, raw, exhilarating, and a...
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Rolls-Royce reveals one-off Wraith commissioned by rock legend Roger DaltryWho are you? Why, it's a car inspired by The Who. The Rolls-Royce Wraith featured here is the latest in the British ultra-luxury brand's mission to build nine cars in its "Inspired by British Music” special edition series. This edition comes from none other than The Who's frontman, Roger...
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NASA reveals new Mars rover conceptNASA isn't in the business of building cars, but it does have a new concept vehicle it wants to show the world. The vehicle is a conceptual Mars rover meant to inspire younger generations to learn and support the agency's mission to send Earthlings to Mars one day, according to CBS News. As...
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This 1,000-hp, 10-ton Dakar Rally truck can flyAlright, so it can't really fly, but it comes pretty darn close after executing a massive jump. Eduard Nikolaev, the driver for Team Kamaz Master, has already shown he has impressive skills, but he decided to test his rally truck ahead of the Silk Way Rally in some extreme conditions. Somewhere in...
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Why the Volkswagen VR6 engine is likely dyingThe Volkswagen VR6 has been an incredible addition to the vast timeline of automotive engines. It saves space like an inline 4-cylinder, yet allows for increased power and torque production like the V-6 that it always has been. It made its debut before the days of mass-market turbocharging, and, at...
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Ford arrived at the 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans with one mission: to do right by the brand's historic 1-2-3 finish at the race in 1966. Ford was indeed successful and placed first, third, and fourth in...
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Unrestored Mercedes 300SL and 300SL Roadster head to auctionSome cars stand the test of time, while others don't fair so well. However, when it comes to this pair of Mercedes-Benz 300SLs tucked away in a garage somewhere, they've been kept in meticulously good shape. They aren't just any old pair of sought after Mercedes-Benz either. So the story goes, the...
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2016 Porsche 911 R surfaces for sale in FloridaThe 2016 Porsche 911 R may be one of the most sought after modern vehicles ever. Why? Porsche introduced the 911 R as a return to its roots—a no frills sports car lacking modern amenities to stoke the flames between driver and machine. When introduced, Porsche asked $185,900. Months later...
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High school students build Shelby Daytona CoupeDetroit area high school students had an assignment way cooler than any typical school project: assemble a 1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe. The Ford Fund together with the Detroit Public Schools Community District and Experience Aviation collaborated to let high school students put their skills to...
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"The Grand Tour" Season 2 will arrive in OctoberFans of Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond won't have terribly long to wait before the trio are back at it. May has revealed that season two of "The Grand Tour" will drop on Amazon Prime this coming October. According to Digital Spy, Clarkson, Hammond, and May are putting the final...
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Jamie Foxx turned his Bugatti Veyron goldLifestyles of the rich and the famous. We wouldn't know about it, but Jamie Foxx exhibits the exact kind of behavior we expect. Case in point: he's turned his Bugatti Veyron into rolling gold. Foxx Instagrammed a photo of himself standing next to his all-gold supercar and it really is all gold...
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The Bugatti Chiron houses 16 cylinders and four turbochargers. Let that sink in for a moment.
Now, after contemplating that, it gives purpose to this video: the Chiron is really loud. It's in your...
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Supercar gathering gives new meaning to the phrase 'car meet'We're all familiar with what a car meet is. Maybe a handful of friends or a small community get together with their cars and hang out somewhere local. That's all fine and dandy—we're all car people here, after all—but this video shows a very different kind of car meet. We say different...
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Opel Ampera-e is the new PopemobileThe Popemobile has taken the shape of many automobiles over the years, but the latest is likely the most environmentally friendly yet. Opel has bestowed the current pontiff, Pope Francis, with a 2017 Ampera-e as the Vatican City aims to become the first country in the world to produce zero carbon...
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Nissan creates 'Predzilla' GT-R for Nashville Predators, proceeds going to charityHockey season is coming to a close, but not before either the Pittsburgh Penguins or Nashville Predators become Stanley Cup champions. Nissan, in an effort to show its home team some support—Nissan's North American operations are headquartered in Nashville—crafted what you see here...
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Reliability capped power on the 2017 Honda Civic SiWhen initial specifications began to trickle out surrounding the 2017 Honda Civic Si, there were two courts. One court realized the car would be a blast to drive. The other felt the power ratings were much too low. Experiences may vary per driver, but the Civic Si is still a hoot to toss...
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How do you do a 4-wheel burnout in an 800-hp GT-R? Chain it to a truckAll-wheel drive is not conducive for a traditional burnout, but Hoonigan got creative to make it happen. Taylor Steffes, the owner of the Nissan GT-R in this video, drove her car from Arizona to California to just to say hello to the guys and gals at Hoonigan. But, really, she's also a participant...
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A lot of fun can be had when putting together a new Lego creation, especially when it's one of the company's Technic automotive kits. Taking them apart is much less fun—unless you do it all at...
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Aston Martin Valkyrie seats will be custom tailored for each buyerLuxury and performance have long gone hand in hand with many automakers, but with today's incredible technology, some companies are looking for ways to take things a step or two or ten further. Take this for example: Aston Martin plans to produce custom-tailored seats for each Valkyrie hypercar...
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Watch the unboxing of a Ford GT Order Kit, courtesy of John HennesseyThousands applied, but ultimately, only 500 individuals have so far been selected to have a Ford GT built. (A second round of applications will be announced at a later date, though.) Once chosen, each and every soon-to-be owner gets a Ford GT Order Kit to help decide how to outfit their car. John...
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AAA hikes Tesla insurance rates due to higher than average number of claimsTesla owners carrying policies through AAA aren't going to like this news: rates are going up. AAA determined the Tesla Model S and Model X are both affected by abnormally high claim rates. In turn, AAA could raise rates up to 30 percent. Tesla has disputed the analysis by AAA and said the data is...
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Do wider tires actually have more grip?Tires are an absolutely essential part of any car, truck, or SUV. Compounds can create unique handling experiences suited for any type of vehicle, and they can even make a car much more fun to drive. It's also a common saying that wider tires provide more grip. In the interest of science, Jason...
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General Motors once commissioned a steam-powered Chevrolet ChevelleAlternative fuels have been around nearly as long as the automobile itself, and steam cars were part of the mix when the automobile was in its infancy. Eventually, however, the gasoline internal combustion engine became the de facto source of power. It wasn't until the mid-1900s that the side...
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