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The idea of a self-driving sports car seems like a ripe oxymoron, but even assisted self-driving could soon find its way to performance cars. Porsche won't flip a switch to drop the ability to...
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2019 Aston Martin Vantage almost sold out for first production yearThe 2019 Aston Martin Vantage is days old, but that hasn't stopped customers from snapping up nearly all of the car's allocated production. Over the past few days, Aston Martin shopped its luxurious sports car to private customers and 80 percent of them have purchased, Bloomberg reported last week...
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How can the new Tesla Roadster do 0-60 mph in 1.9 seconds?The 2020 Tesla Roadster washed over the Internet last week with some pretty incredible technical specifications and performance claims. For example, CEO Elon Musk said the new Roadster will sprint to 60 mph in just 1.9 seconds, which would make it the first production car in the world to go under...
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Mini John Cooper Works Buggy revealed for 2018 Dakar RallyMini and the X-Raid Team will head to the 2018 Dakar Rally with not one, but two rally racers. The Mini John Cooper Works Rally will return, but the all-new John Cooper Works Buggy also will tear up the terrain. Mini revealed the Buggy rally racer Tuesday and noted its rear-wheel-drive layout...
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Wheel deal? 2017 Chevy Corvette discounted by up to $9,107Taco Bell employees can score a pretty sweet deal on a Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport via GM Supplier Pricing, but for buyers outside the fast-food restaurant, Chevy rolled out another deep discount. Through November 30, the brand will offer $9,107 off a 2017 Corvette Z06. The discount is active...
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Bosch iDisc brakes are the cleaner, more durable brakes for the futureWhile regulations surrounding emission standards often focus on tailpipe emissions, brakes and tires actually contribute 32 percent of driving-related particulate emissions. Half of that comes from brake dust alone. On Wednesday, Bosch revealed its answer to a cleaner brake disc called the iDisc...
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The original 1977 GMC Desert Fox Jimmy remains an obscure off-road offering, but GMC brand set out to celebrate its 40th anniversary with what we believe is one of the coolest GMC Sierras in a long...
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Lamborghini Urus hits the dirt with Terra modeTo build excitement ahead of the reveal of its new Urus on December 4, Lamborghini has been dropping a series of teaser videos highlighting the SUV’s various driving modes. The Urus will feature the new Neve, Terra, and Sabbia modes, which translate from Italian to “Snow,”...
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McLaren to launch one-make racing series in 2018, new 720S GT3 race car in 2019McLaren wants to take the owners of its cars racing and on Tuesday announced plans for a new GT one-make race series coming in 2018. Alongside the race series announcement, McLaren also revealed that a new 720S GT3 race car is under development and will arrive for track duty in 2019. The one-make...
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2019 Ferrari 488 GTO photos leakFerrari will likely revive the "GTO" badge for its hardcore send-off of the 488 mid-engine supercar, and new photos showed what we can expect from the final 488 variant. Motor.es published photos last Monday of the alleged 488 GTO, and while some were hidden by heavy camouflage, one car was almost...
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Polestar starts construction of plant in ChinaPolestar, formerly Volvo's in-house tuner, will forge ahead as a standalone brand within Volvo Cars Group. On Monday, the brand announced it broke ground on its first manufacturing facility in Chengdu, China. It will be the assembly plant for all future Polestar models. Volvo already has a plant in...
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Porsche equipping mechanics with augmented reality glassesPorsche service centers will become even more connected come 2018 after the brand announced on Monday it will equip technicians with augmented reality (AR) glasses for increased efficiency. The glasses, called "Tech Live Look," are powered by AiR Enterprise software. Not only will they provide AR...
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Hennessey Performance Engineering stirred the supercar pot when it revealed the Venom F5 at the 2017 SEMA show last month, but the concept car lacked a proper interior at its debut. For now, photo...
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Danica Patrick to retire from motorsports after 2018 Indy 500Next year, NASCAR will see another high-profile retirement following Dale Earnhardt, Jr's final race, which took place yesterday. Danica Patrick announced she will retire from motorsport following two final races. She'll run NASCAR's season-opening Daytona 500 and one last race at the 2018...
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Working at Taco Bell gets you a $4,385 discount on a Chevy CorvetteWe doubt many regular Taco Bell employees have a Chevrolet Corvette on their car buying list, but if they do, there's a sweet deal to be had. CarsDirect uncovered some of the strangest discounts on new cars, and Taco Bell employees are, for some reason, eligible for GM Supplier Pricing. That means...
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Witness as the 2020 Tesla Roadster goes plaidLast night, Tesla CEO Elon Musk surprised the automotive world by announcing the 2020 Tesla Roadster. The company offered those who put down a tidy $5,000 reservation fee on the spot a test ride in the future electric sports car. DragTimes founder and CEO Brooks Weisblat was among what appeared to...
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Bollinger B1 electric SUV hits the unbeaten pathThe Bollinger B1 made a splash when it debuted this past summer. The company's founder, Robert Bollinger, said the B1 is the first no-nonsense, fully electric sport utility truck, and new videos prove it's more than capable. Bollinger published the videos showing the B1 electric SUV tackling...
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Everything you need to know about the BMW M3When enthusiasts think German sports car, they often think BMW M3, and there's a good reason for that. The M3 came to life as a race car first, and a street car second. Donut Media's latest "Up to Speed" episode focuses on the M3 and traces the iconic sports car's history back to its DTM racing...
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Many regard the second-generation Chevrolet Corvette as the best-looking of the breed over the sports car's seven generations. Its futuristic, yet simple lines evoked pure passion from nearly every...
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French police using drones to catch drivers breaking the lawThe French police stepped up its traffic enforcement efforts this past summer when Bordeaux traffic cops employed drones to track drivers. Since the summer, the drones have helped Bordeaux police issue "hundreds" of fines for various traffic violations. Marketplace reported on Monday that the...
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Skier Jon Olsson shows off his monstrous 800-hp Mercedes-Benz G500 4×4Jon Olsson isn't just a professional freeskier and ski racer, he's also a horsepower junkie. Why do we say that? Because he owns multiple wild creations that make in excess of 800 horsepower, including one of the most rambunctious Rolls-Royce Wraiths we've ever seen. Now, there's this: his new...
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BMW X7 to spawn ultra-posh coupe-like X8?BMW showed the X7 iPerformance concept at this year Frankfurt motor show, previewing the brand's all-new three-row X7 SUV. However, the concept could birth a second derivative in the form of an ultra-luxurious X8 with a coupe-like design. BMW’s head of development, Klaus Fröhlich, didn't...
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Lamborghini gives the Pope a Huracán for charityPope Francis received a new set of wheels on Wednesday, but the car is quite different from any other Popemobile. That's because it's a Lamborghini Huracán, an Italian supercar with 571 horsepower. His Holiness won't hold attend any track days, though. Instead, Lamborghini's gift will be...
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New BMW M5 started life as RWD, next M3 to be AWD?BMW ushered in a new era when it revealed the 2018 M5 with standard all-wheel drive. The system, dubbed xDrive, is capable of varying the amount of rear-drive bias, or switching to full rear-wheel drive. However, BMW didn't originally plan for the F90 M5 to be AWD, but the notable benefits might...
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