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There are few cars as perfect straight out of the box as the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4, but as Lamborghini’s own Aventador J has shown us, there’s always room for improvement. Mansory, the German tuner selected by Lotus as its official vehicle customizer, has come out with a striking new package for the Lamborghini flagship. Announced recently at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Mansory’s modification of the Aventador continues the theme of performance through less weight by stripping out a number of components and replacing them with lighter and studier carbon fiber pieces...
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Shelby Showing 1000 HP Mustang In New York
If a lot of horsepower is good, then even more horsepower must be even better. That’s the theme behind the latest limited-production version of the Ford Mustang announced by Shelby American ahead of the car’s New York Auto Show debut. The Shelby 1000 will produce an estimated 950...
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Jeep Gets High, Releases Altitude Edition Grand Cherokee, Compass, Patriot
The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee gets a new blacked-out Altitude special edition, joined by the Compass and Patriot.
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A Dodge Challenger SRT8... Limousine: Video
There’s no shortage of custom Challenger SRT8s, as the muscle-car-with-mass has followers every bit as loyal and creative as Mustang and Camaro fans. We’ve seen plenty of high-horsepower Challengers and have even witnessed a few set up for road racing, which really isn’t the...
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Twin-Turbo Ford GT Sets Texas Mile Speed Record: Video
Until March 25, 2012, the record speed achieved at the Texas Mile was 250.1 miles per hour. Hitting a number like that takes more than a fast car and steady nerves; environmental conditions have to be right, too. If there’s a head wind or a cross wind, chances are it will slow the car or make...
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Eric Clapton’s Custom Ferrari 458 Italia Caught On Video
Gifted guitarist and avid Ferrari fan Eric Clapton was reported last year to have requested Ferrari build him a one-off 458 Italia powered by a V-12 engine. However, unlike previous custom Ferraris like the Superamerica 45 and P540 Superfast Aperta, which Ferrari were more than happy to confirm...
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Could the modified Nissan GT-R in this video clip be the world’s fastest Godzilla? It certainly seems that way, if by fastest you mean top speed only. While America’s own AMS Alpha Nissan GT-R recently ran the quarter mile in just 8.62 seconds, making it one of the world’s fastest accelerating GT-Rs, Britain’s Severnvalley Motorsport boasts that its GT-R is the world’s fastest after it reached a top speed of more than 218 mph. What makes Severnvalley Motorsport’s GT-R run all the more impressive is that it was done on a very wet day and with street tires...
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Mads Østberg Sets New World Snow Jump Record: Video
Norwegian rally driver Mads Østberg has set a new (unofficial) world record for jumping a car on snow.
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New Details Emerge On Rumored Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG
A French website is reporting that the rumored G65 AMG SUV will be shown in April, with sales beginning in June.
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Dodge Cranks Out A 'Special Service' Durango For First Responders
Dodge is introducing a Special Service Durango aimed at police departments, fire departments and fleet sales.
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Ferrari's 599XX Laps A (Very) Wet Suzuka Circuit: Video
Ferrari's newest track-only terror gets a run at Japan's Suzuka circuit in the rain.
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Propane-Powered Morgan Plus 8 Turbo Defines 'Unconventional'
Found on Bring A Trailer, this propane-powered and turbocharged Morgan Plus 8 isn't for everyone.
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Swedish designer Bo Zolland knows a thing or two about making classic cars look even better than they did originally. His firm, Vizualtech (now renamed Zolland Design AB), has penned such masterpieces as an updated Volvo P1800 and the Jaguar E-Type-inspired Growler, which will see limited production as the Lyonheart K. He’s penned plenty of street rods over the years, too, and now he’s back with a 1968 Camaro project for the 2012 SEMA show. Although the car remains a work in progress, it’s clear Zolland has flared the fenders, giving both front and rear a flowing character...
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A. Kahn Design Commences Customization Of Rolls-Royce Ghost
When it comes to the tuning of ultra-luxury vehicles like the Rolls-Royce Ghost, A. Kahn Design likes to take a slow and well-thought-out approach. Old-world charm, resolute styling and blue-blooded buyers typical of the Rolls-Royce brand don’t mix well with fancy bodykits and insane power...
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Infiniti FX Sebastian Vettel Version Confirmed For Production
Sebastian Vettel is about to commence his quest to maintain his world champion status in Formula 1 in the 2012 season, and as brand ambassador for Infiniti, he also has a special-edition FX50. First unveiled last September in concept form, the special FX50 has been confirmed for production by...
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Touring Superleggera Disco Volante 2012 Live Photos: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Italian coachbuilder Touring Superleggera is showing the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione-based Disco Volante 2012 at this week's Geneva Motor Show.
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2012 MINI Clubvan Concept Live Photos: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
MINI has created a small delivery van concept, called the "Clubvan," and is using the Geneva Show to gauge public interest in the idea.
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Lotus Exige R-GT Rally Car Set For April Debut
Pending the successful completion of testing and FIA homologation, the Lotus Exige R-GT will make its FIA European Rally Championship debut at Brescia, Italy next month.
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Buick’s ‘Grand National to end all Grand Nationals’, the semi-legendary GNX of 1987 is set to see a revival, though the latest version will be common in name only. In fact, the latest GNX won’t even be built by Buick. That’s because the guys at SLP Performance have acquired the rights for the GNX nameplate, and they plan to use it for a modern iteration based on the latest-generation Buick Regal. Built for one year only back in 1987, the GNX was based on the Buick Grand National, which itself was based on the Buick Regal of the time. It was GM’s fastest...
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G-Power Wrings Out 640 Horsepower From The 2013 BMW M5
G-Power, the builder of 800-horsepower, 231-mph capable BMW M5s, recently got its hands on the latest-generation 2013 BMW M5, otherwise known as the F10, and straight away set about building up the power mods. With an all-new drivetrain onboard, G-Power’s engineers had to start from scratch...
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Mansory Reworks The McLaren MP4-12C, And We Wonder Why
Mansory is at it again, and this time the German tuner has turned its attention to the McLaren MP4-12C.
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2013 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman: Official Details, Pics
The long-rumored John Cooper Works Countryman has been confirmed by MINI, and will hit dealers in the U.S. this fall.
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An 800-Horsepower Nissan GT-R Visits Jay Leno's Garage: Video
In the latest from Jay Leno's Garage, SP Engineering brings an 800-horsepower Nissan GT-R to visit Jay Leno and the Big Dog Garage.
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The 2013 Ford Mustang, As You Like It: Video
The 2013 Ford Mustang offers buyers almost limitless customization options, many of which can be arranged with a local dealer.
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