Sean Szymkowski, Contributor
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Another day, another multi-million dollar supercar delivered. It's yet another Bugatti Chiron, but it's a special supercar, though, and it has a name: Panda.
We'll give you one guess as to why this...
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Now the kids can have their own McLaren 570SToday's kiddos have some of the coolest stuff. We wish we were able to take advantage of some of the neat toy cars on the market today. Alas, we probably won't fit into Step2 and McLaren's latest project. Your eyes do not deceive you. This is a McLaren 570S push car and the project has the blessing...
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FCA joins BMW, Mobileye, and Intel's self-driving car allianceFiat-Chrysler Automobiles has signed a memorandum of understanding to become the first automaker to join BMW, Intel, and Mobileye's alliance to develop a dedicated self-driving car platform, the automakers announced Wednesday. Intel and BMW began work on a self-driving car platform last year and...
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Continental reveals aluminum wheel and brake concept for electric carsContinental has showcased a prototype for a way to boost the braking efficiency of electric cars. Dubbed the "New Wheel Concept," Continental engineered the system to help maximize regenerative braking and create an easier-to-maintain braking system. The concept uses an inner carrier, brake rotor...
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The Chevy V-8-powered Ferrari 250 GTE is for saleTampering with vintage Ferraris is seen as a big no-no to many gearheads, but one gearhead said to hell with tradition. This 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE surfaced about two years ago and made a splash with its 302 cubic-inch Chevrolet V-8 under the hood. Now, it's up for sale. The ChevFerrari surfaced for...
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Late rock legend J. Geils' collection of cars and bikes to be auctioned at Pebble BeachJ. Geils may be best known for some of his band's iconic rock hits of the 1980s, but he was also absolutely an automotive and motorcycle enthusiast with exquisite taste. Specifically, he had quite a penchant for high-end Italian cars and motorcycles. The J. Geils Band guitarist passed away in his...
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Ferrari Enzo designer bringing another V-12-powered one-off supercar to Pebble Beach Sean SzymkowskiIf Ken Okuyama's name doesn't sound familiar, his work surely is. He's the designer responsible for the iconic Ferrari Enzo. That name should ring a bell. Okuyama hasn't hung up automotive design...
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2018 IndyCars to get serious aerodynamic and safety upgradesIndy cars not only have to ensure stability at high speeds while going in a straight line, but they also must operate at high speeds while cornering. Although much news surrounding the 2018 IndyCar body style has focused on its sharp new looks, the latest design also implements some serious...
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The world's only street-legal BMW M1 Procar is coming to Pebble BeachWith only 453 built, the BMW M1 remains one of the rarest models from the German marque to this day. However, BMW devised something even rarer in 1979: the BMW M1 Procar. Of the 40 BMW M1 Procars that were built—the car was only produced in 1979—there is just one example that is street...
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Toyota and Intel form big-data alliance for connected an autonomous carsWith the rise of connected and self-driving cars, a nearly unlimited amount of data is being created for companies to harness and mine. It's easier said than done, and that's precisely why Toyota and Intel have formed an alliance with a handful of other companies to create a definitive ecosystem...
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BMW teases new M5, reveal coming August 21The wait is nearly over for German sports car enthusiasts after BMW announced it will finally reveal the 2018 BMW M5 on August 21. With the announcement, which was posted to the brand's official Facebook page, the German automaker also supplied a very brief teaser video. The video was accompanied...
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Vin Diesel announces "Fast and Furious Live" show, promises extreme actionSo, over-the-top onscreen cinematics aren't enough for "Fast and Furious" fans? Never fear, Vin Diesel is here to announce "Fast and Furious Live" and promise incredible stunts and "extreme action" will ensue. Diesel took to Facebook Live to announce the new project, but only in name. It's unclear...
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As the budget gap between racing teams continues to widen, Formula 1 organizers may look to standardizing some parts to control costs for teams.
Motorsport.com reports that F1 CEO Chase Carey...
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Here's how Mazda's HCCI engine worksMazda took the industry by storm when earlier this month it announced plans to introduce gasoline-powered Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) engines in 2019. HCCI engines are typically referred to as the holy grail of internal-combustion engine technology since they're extremely...
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2018 Jaguar XE SV Project 8 heading to Pebble BeachJaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) wants North Americans to get acquainted with its most recent undertaking, the 2018 Jaguar XE SV Project 8. To do so, the car will head to Pebble Beach this week to rub elbows with thousands of enthusiasts, many of whom are flush with cash...
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More than 150 classic cars destroyed in fire at Illinois dealershipMore than 150 classic cars were damaged or utterly destroyed after a fire broke out at Country Classic Cars in Staunton, Illinois. Thankfully, it seems most of the cars residing in the facility were for sale, meaning owners aren't mourning the loss of their classic metal. Still, it's an unfortunate...
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BMW M3 and M4 to switch from carbon fiber to steel driveshaftsThe BMW M3 and M3 are about to become a little less special as both the sport sedan and coupe will switch from carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) driveshafts to fairly commonplace steel components. BMW says the reason behind the switch involves emission standards and future compliance. The CFRP...
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Toyota's latest transmission patent is similar to '60s Saab technologyThe manual transmission faces an uncertain future. Increasing emissions standards, future safety technology, and dwindling take rates could spell its demise. But a new patent shows Toyota gives a shift, as we like to say, and it could give the manual gearbox an extended lease on life. Roadshow...
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Those attending the 2017 Goodwood Revival this September will be in for an extra special treat.
Reborn British sports car brand TVR will unveil its first new model in years at the event, and the...
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Lotus shocks, heads toward profitability as fiscal year closesLotus has pulled a money-laden rabbit from its top hat. With the results of its 2016/2017 fiscal year, Lotus Group International Limited's operations are heading toward profitability. At the close of the fiscal year, Lotus posted a positive earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and...
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Tesla Model 3's battery-pack size revealed in EPA documentsThe Tesla Model 3 has officially begun rolling off the assembly line, but the car will see a staggered launch. Specifically, the Model 3 in production today is what has been named the "Long Range" variant. Now, we have some additional details on that car. Preliminary EPA documents, discovered by...
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Rick Hendrick takes delivery of the first 2018 Chevy Camaro ZL1 1LETeam Chevy NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick has added his latest toy to an expansive collection of cars by taking delivery of the first-production 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE. Hendrick scored the winning bid for very first Camaro ZL1 1LE at Barrett-Jackson's Palm Beach auction, where it was widely...
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Performance shop reunites Jesse with his VW Jetta from "The Fast and the Furious"For youngsters who have only known the "Fast and Furious" franchise to be about explosions and high-flying stunts, there was a simpler time. It was a time when the craziest stunt a character pulled was leaping off of a semi truck onto a Toyota Supra, the film was released on VHS, and a star car was...
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Ferrari continues to flip-flop on resurrecting the DinoWill the world ever see another mid-engine, V-6 powered Ferrari? That's a good question, and it's one Ferrari itself still doesn't have an answer to. We're talking about the on-again, off-again resurrection of the Ferrari Dino. Ferrari executives appear to be split over the idea of bringing the...
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