Sean Szymkowski, Contributor
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The Porsche 918 Spyder may have exited production in 2015, but it remains a highly desirable car for good reasons. Those in the market will be happy to hear a 918 Spyder has hit the market -- and...
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Now is your chance to own a real NASCAR race carIf you're in the market for a Toyota Camry and have around $30,000 to spend, you have two choices. A brand new Camry XLE with a few options... or this 2008 Toyota Camry NASCAR race car with its 700-horsepower V-8. We know which one we'd choose. Auctions America will sell off the Camry NASCAR race...
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Guide yourself and record your own directional audio with WazeNo one particularly likes being told what to do by others, so Waze now has the ultimate solution for that problem: have yourself tell you what to do. Waze now lets users record their own turn-by-turn directions for audio, offering an alternative to many preset options, according to Lifehacker. The...
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Witness the largest 5th-gen Dodge Viper customer delivery everSix cars in total, all 2017 Dodge Viper ACRs with the extreme aero package. That's what made up the largest fifth-generation Dodge Viper customer delivery. The Minnesota Viper Club cashed in on the final days of the Viper's "1-of-1" program and put together a group-buy order to coordinate the...
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Cadillac chief: NYC relocation showing resultsIt's no secret that General Motors' luxury division has seen a fall from grace, but the brand's top executive says that its controversial relocation from Detroit to New York City is paying off. Cadillac division president Johan de Nyssychen moved the brand from the General Motors mothership in...
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. moves to reality TV post retirementIt seems Dale Earnhardt Jr. is trading in his racing suit for a tool belt. Following the well-known racer's retirement at the end of this year, Earnhardt Jr. is slated to star in a new DIY Network series where he and his wife, Amy Earnhardt, will renovate historic homes. Specific details...
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By this point, as we enter the middle of May, most drivers who use soft-compound winter tires have likely switched them out for a set of all-season rubber, or even some higher-performance summer-only...
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Noble founder announces new brand for hardcore sports carsFrom the man that brought us the supercar marque Noble comes a hardcore track machine that would give a McLaren P1 a scare. Yes, Lee Noble is back with a new speed machine. It's called the Exile, and it's going to be “bloody quick,” he told Autocar. The Exile is the first of a new line...
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Bob Lutz is now selling new Hummer H1s in ChinaChina's increasingly crowded roads might not seem like the ideal location for hulking military derived off-road vehicles, but don't tell Bob Lutz or his company that. VLF Automotive is officially selling carbon copies of the Hummer H1 in the people's republic. Wealthy Chinese customers have...
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Hyundai Kona spotted undisguised during video shootDespite a reveal expected to occur sometime this summer, Hyundai's upcoming Kona has been spied sans any camouflage during a promotional video shoot. As expected, the Hyundai Kona wears some pretty polarizing sheet metal. The photo was posted by Facebook user Adrian Pâdeanu, who captured the...
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Here's how you park your car on the 56th floor of your buildingIf you simply can't imagine leaving your car alone in a parking garage—or any sort of personal garage—here is your solution. It's an expensive one, but here it is, nonetheless. The Porsche Design tower in Miami, Florida houses an elevator made specifically for cars, meaning owners can...
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McLaren is searching for the world's fastest gamerThe late nights spent in front of the Playstation or Xbox may pay off for one lucky racing simulator expert. McLaren has announced its search for the best gamer in its "World's Fastest Gamer" competition. The competition is exactly as it sounds: those who feel up to the task will compete to become...
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Note to readers: The story below has been debunked as a hoax. We've kept the original story below to fess up that we messed up. We were duped, and we will work harder to verify sources and stories...
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The tenth-generation Honda Civic has a seriously cool Easter eggPlenty of automakers like to throw a little something special into their vehicles, but sometimes, it can take a bit of searching before a hidden trait reveals itself. Take the tenth-generation Honda Civic for example. Specifically, the 2017 Honda Civic sedan and coupe house a seriously cool Easter...
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Karma plugs in the Revero configuratorKarma Automotive has powered up the configurator for its Revero extended-range electric sedan as the company prepares to make its first deliveries this month. However, instead of the traditional configuration experience, Karma has done things a little differently. Found on the official website, the...
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3/8-mile dirt track can be yours for $497,000Tax season is behind us, and that means many are wondering what they could possibly do with their refunds. Here's an idea: buy a racetrack. Maybe we're not the soundest of financial advisors, but it's a racetrack. For sale. Think of the possibilities! Measuring in at 3/8 of a mile, the high-bank...
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Ford Focus RS challenges Mustang Shelby GT350 at the dragstripPlace your bets, ladies and gents. What will it be? The turbocharged, 4-cylinder, all-wheel-drive, Ford Focus RS pushing 350 horsepower, or the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 with 526 hp from a good ol' fashioned V-8? That is the question ahead of watching the video above. After viewing the results are...
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Porsche planting roots in Silicon ValleyPorsche is embracing the digital, interconnected age we live in by setting up shop in Silicon Valley. The German sportscar/crossover maker announced plans to open a digital technology center to complement ongoing work at its Ludwigsburg-based digital division. According to Reuters, Porsche's intent...
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It seems a day doesn't go by without Tesla hinting at its next big plans as a company. Most recently, Tesla CEO Elon Musk dropped a few nuggets of information surrounding the elusive Model Y during...
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Chevrolet offering 10 percent off the Corvette in MayChevrolet is tempting potential C7 Corvette buyers with a pretty sweet deal during the month of May. Those in the market may be delighted to hear the bowtie brand is offering 10 percent off of the MSRP of all 2017 C7 Corvette models. That includes the king of the Corvettes, the Corvette Z06...
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'Scrape' custom 1939 Lincoln Zephyr Coupe heading to auctionNot every custom build becomes an icon, but this 1939 Lincoln Zephyr Coupe transcended all and has become a superstar. It even has a name: "Scrape." And if you like what you see, RM Sotheby's will see the iconic Lincoln off at the Santa Monica auction June 24-25. Why is the Zephyr Scrape so iconic?...
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Bentley boss believes Bentayga needs more derivativesÂThe Bentley Bentayga has been a runaway success for the brand in the midst of a hot market for luxury SUVs and crossovers. No surprise there. However, Bentley boss, Wolfgang Durheimer, believes the company needs to do more to ensure continued success. Speaking to AutoCar, Durheimer hinted at...
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Reborn TVR Griffith has already tallied over 400 ordersTVR was once one of the largest specialized sports car manufacturers in the world. However, its fall from grace was anything but a smooth landing. Since the mid-2000s, TVR has been in near constant limbo. TVR's current owners aim to change that, however, and announced the first reborn TVR sports...
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Ferrari continues to print money as demand risesThings are swell over at the brand with the prancing horse. Ferrari profit skyrocketed 36 percent during the first quarter of 2017, according to a financial report published by Bloomberg (via Automotive News, subscription required). Demand substantially increased for Ferrari's V-12 powered...
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