Sean Szymkowski, Contributor
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Sorry, Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, a new car now holds the lap record at Road Atlanta. The Porsche 911 GT2 RS has set the fastest lap for a production car at the racetrack.
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David Lee brings a Ferrari 288 GTO to Jay Leno's Garage
The rare Ferrari was never sold in the U.S., but collector David Lee showed the car off during an episode of Jay Leno's garage.
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It took 5,000 hours to build this life-size Lego McLaren Senna
The actual-size replica uses real parts from the McLaren Senna supercar, including a carbon-fiber seat, infotainment system, headlights, and badges.
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GM trademarks Envista name for potential future Buick
General Motors has filed for trademark protection for the Envista name, which a company spokesman has confirmed would be reserved for Buick if it ends up being used.
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Carbon-ceramic brakes best for track use? Think again, says Porsche
Carbon-ceramic brake rotors are known to offer superior braking performance under the right circumstances, but when it comes to longevity, conventional steel rotors are the better option, says a Porsche employee.
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First customer examples of 2020 Toyota Supra roll off the line
The A90 Toyota Supra is finally in production. The first example has already been claimed, however, as the rights to the car were put up for auction at a charity sale in January 2019.
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There's a new standing-mile top speed record on the books, thanks to this modified 2006 Ford GT. The car and its tuners, M2K Motorsports, eclipsed 300 mph.
Specifically, the GT went 300.4 mph in the...
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Watch an F1 tire be sliced open in the name of curiosity
Ever wondered what the inside of a Formula 1 tire looked like? One YouTuber has managed to find out, though only after a lot of painstaking grinding and cutting.
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Corn is the magic ingrediant for self-healing lacquer
A German firm has developed a protective clear coat for your paint that is able to mend small scratches with the application of just heat.
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Car guy astronaut snaps famous racetracks from space
Some of the world's most famous racetracks have been captured by an astronaut riding in the International Space Station and using a powerful camera. Many of the major Formula 1 tracks are there, along with some small sites like Mid-Ohio.
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Meet the man who owns not one, but five Mercedes-Benz SLR McLarens
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren has been somewhat of a forgotten supercar from the last decade. It boasted major performance credentials, but we don't hear about them too often. For American supercar collector Manny Khoshbin, it's his favorite. How much does the entrepreneur like them? He owns five...
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Take a closer look at the McLaren 720S supercar's complex suspension
Numerous systems go into making a high-performance car, and while a powerful engine is almost always one of them, engineers never forget about the suspension. What's a lot of power good for if it handles like a sloppy mess? The McLaren 720S uses a very neat system, although it's mighty complex...
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These days, many supercar and classic car owners look at their vehicles as investments. That's the opposite case for the owners who brought their cars to the first I.C.E. event in Sankt Moritz,...
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Here's what every button on an F1 steering wheel does
Glancing at a modern Formula 1 race car's steering wheel reveals a very complex contraption, and it's just as in-depth of a wheel as it suggests. Mercedes-AMG, the reigning F1 champion, recently published a video with driver Valtteri Bottas to give fans a closer look at what action each button...
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Court sides with Jaguar Land Rover in Chinese Evoque copycat case
Jaguar Land Rover scored a rare victory for intellectual property patents in China.
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Tesla referral program returns, but with a twist
Tesla's new referral program for buyers rewards word-of-mouth but at a different rate than the old system. Getting a free Tesla is still possible, but the rules have changed.
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2019 BMW X7, Subaru WRX STI S209, Porsche Cayenne Coupe: The Week In Reverse
Bigger BMWs, stickier Subarus, and posh Porsches headlined our week at Motor Authority.
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Future special edition Porsches may only be available as a lease
Porsche CEO Oliver Blume may propose a model to lease or sell supercars or special-edition models to keep spectators at bay for the iconic brand.
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The Lamborghini LM002 has been on the minds of executives inside the Italian automaker and its CEO, Stefano Domenicali, said the brand has considered a successor to the Rambo Lambo.
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New Chevrolet electric car coming, $300M investment in Michigan plant
The General Motors Orion Township plant in Michigan will be home to a new Chevrolet electric car, the automaker announced Friday. GM will invest $300 million in the facility, to build the new Chevy electric vehicle and bring 400 new jobs to the plant. The announcement did not address specifics on...
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Get your swagger on in an armored Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG
Canadian firm Inkas built a bullet-resistant Mercedes-Benz G-Class that can withstand rifle fire and hand grenades for its exclusive clientele.
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Bureko 6x6 pickup is a Chevy Silverado on steroids
The three-axle, six-wheeled brute from Czech builder Bureko is based on a Chevrolet Silverado pickup with some extreme mods.
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Lister LFT-666 drops its top for LFT-C convertible model
The Lister LFT-C is based on the Jaguar F-Type, but adds carbon fiber body panels, a higher top speed, and nearly unlimited options inside. The convertible will be rare—very rare, and very expensive.
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Rent to own: Hertz ready to sell its 100th anniversary Chevy Corvette Z06 models
Hertz is selling 100 of their custom-built Chevrolet Corvette Z06 cars, ordered for the car-rental company's 100th anniversary and rented to drivers in the U.S.
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