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Move over Matthew McConaughey. Lincoln has another face, and more specifically, it's for the new Navigator. Ford's luxury marque launched a new online social media campaign with tennis champion...
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First interstate Hyperloop could run between Chicago and ClevelandThe highway slog between Cleveland and Chicago currently takes about five and a half hours by car, but a proposed Hyperloop ride could cut that journey to around 30 relaxing minutes. Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) signed an agreement with state transportation departments in Illinois...
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Hennessey puts the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon through dragstrip, dyno, and top-speed testsIt was only a matter of time before Hennessey Performance Engineering got its hands on a 2018 Dodge Challenger Demon, and as usual, the Texas performance tuner performed baseline tests to see just how fast and quick the muscle car is. HPE performed three tests: a quarter-mile drag pass, a top speed...
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Mercedes-AMG Project One should generate around 1,500 pounds of downforceDespite a sleek body and the lack of a massive rear wing, the Mercedes-AMG Project One will likely produce around 1,500 pounds of downforce, if the car's latest weight estimate proves true. The new figure comes from Autocar, which reported on last Friday that AMG chief, Tobias Moers, said the...
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Ford employees can choose exclusive "Victory" paint scheme for GTCustomers lucky enough to get their hands on a Ford GT have a wide range of exterior colors to choose from, but they won't see this particular paint scheme on the options sheet. It's called "Victory," and the paint scheme is exclusive to Ford employees. None other than the man behind the reborn GT...
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Haas becomes first team to reveal 2018 F1 carThe Haas Formula One team is first on the grid to reveal images of its 2018 F1 car. It sets a standard of what we can expect from other teams with the mandatory requirement for a driver "halo" this season. Called the VF-18, the F1 racer is an evolution from the team's VF-17. The name comes from...
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BMW may have another 8-Series brewing, but that never stops enthusiasts from swooning over the original, especially in V-12 form. Now enthusiasts have their chance to own a rather special one.
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BMW i8 Roadster priced at $164,295, will be most expensive Bimmer sold in USBuyers looking to drop the top with a 2019 BMW i8 Roadster will be met with a $164,295 price tag when the car launches this spring. That makes it the most expensive BMW sold on these shores. Pricing for the roadster and coupe was confirmed through BMW on Tuesday, after an initial report by BMW...
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Ares restomod C2 Corvette blends Italian elegance and American muscleAres tackles a diverse range of coachbuilt vehicles. We know the Modena, Italy-based firm is working on a Ferrari 412-inspired GTC4 Lusso conversion, a Tesla Model S convertible, and a Model S shooting brake. Those are all future endeavors, but what Ares most recently finished should be stunning to...
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Porsche wants to build naturally aspirated engines as long as possibleFollowing a report from Motor last week suggesting the next-generation Porsche 911 GT3 would ditch its naturally aspirated flat-6 in favor of a turbocharged engine, Porsche’s head of GT motorsport and GT road cars, Frank-Steffen Walliser, offered a softly worded denial. Speaking to Drive in...
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Faraday Future receives $1.5B lifelineFaraday Future's vision hasn't exactly panned out as once imagined, and serious financial problems have ensued. However, a Hong Kong-based entity has thrown the struggling electric-car maker a $1.5 billion lifeline to keep the lights on. Business Insider reported on Tuesday that the unnamed entity...
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3D printing allows Porsche to create obscure parts for classic carsThree-dimensional printing is poised to revolutionize manufacturing and production processes. It's also excellent news for owners of vintage cars in need of pretty obscure parts. Porsche Classic announced on Monday that it now has the ability to 3D print parts that may no longer be available. Tests...
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Last year, we waved goodbye to one of the most iconic American sports cars of all time, the Dodge Viper. In a fitting sendoff, 378 fans funded a trip to send the Viper, specifically a Viper GTS-R...
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BMW M2 Competition name confirmed via leakIt seems the more hardcore and powerful BMW M2 finally has a name. Thanks to a leak from BimmerPost published this past Sunday, we know the car will bear the M2 Competition name. The M2 Competition has been all but confirmed for about a year, but we've also referred to the car as the M2 CS...
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1969 Dodge Charger owned by multiple celebrities is for saleIt's rare that a celebrity-owned car comes up for auction, but this 1969 Dodge Charger replica has had multiple famous owners in its lifetime. The car is currently owned by Jamiroquai lead singer Jay Kay, an avid car collector and owner of a Kermit the Frog green Ferrari LaFerrari. Before him, the...
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One company has already dropped an LS V-8 into a 2018 Jeep WranglerThe 2018 Jeep Wrangler made its long-awaited debut at the 2017 Los Angeles auto show, but one company has already performed the inevitable LS swap. Bruiser Conversions posted the General Motors 6.2-liter LS3 V-8 powered Wrangler to its Facebook page earlier this month, and when we say the company...
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Ford increasing production of Expedition, Navigator SUVsIt's nothing but good news for Ford and Lincoln's full-size SUVs. Ford Motor Company announced on Monday it will increase production of the 2018 Expedition and 2018 Navigator to meet customer demand. Ford is making an additional $25 million investment in the Kentucky truck plant to boost output of...
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Waymo and Uber settle lawsuit over self-driving car technologyIt's an abrupt end to what many felt would become a long legal battle in court. Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving car division, and ride-sharing company Uber have settled a lawsuit out of court, both companies announced last Friday. In the settlement, Uber agreed to pay Waymo $245 million. The trial...
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Ares previews a stylish Tesla Model S convertibleAlthough consumers have largely fallen out of love with convertibles, there's still something about a drop-top that stirs up feelings. Ares Design, based in Modena, Italy, has something cooking that certainly strikes directly at said feelings. The firm hasn't provided any details but it did release...
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Nissan announces factory suspension lift kit for TitanNissan will make it easier for owners to customize their Titan and Titan XD pickups with the announcement of a factory-approved lift kit. Installing the kit does not void the truck's factory warranty, which will likely make it an appealing option for owners. In under four hours, a Nissan dealer can...
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NASCAR is reportedly finalizing an eSports ventureIn an effort to appeal to a younger generation of fans, NASCAR is reportedly finalizing a venture into "eSports" for video game tournaments. The tournaments would potentially take place at NASCAR events and could potentially start as early as the 2018 season. Sources told Sports Business Journal...
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Next Porsche 911 GT3 to receive turbocharged engine, 8-speed PDK transmission?Purists, avert your eyes. A new report claims the next-generation Porsche 911 GT3 will forego its naturally-aspirated flat-6 engine in favor of a new turbocharged flat-6 unit. The information comes from a Motor report, which also said an 8-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission will handle...
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Reloaded by Creators: FCA's new factory restoration program seeks vintage autosFiat-Chrysler Automobiles will dip into its past with the launch of its Reloaded by Creators factory restoration program. FCA Heritage announced the new program Wednesday, which will seek out classic Alfa Romeos, Lancias, Fiats, and Abarths. The program comes with a twist. Owners do not come to FCA...
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