Sports Cars
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It's very rare for a car to maintain a halo for thirty years, even one as special as the Ruf Yellowbird. Its status is as well-cemented as that of the likes of the Ford GT40 and the McLaren F1, and like both of those, its formula is one that bears repeating In fact, Ruf's work was so comprehensive that it managed to make the leap from simply being a tuning shop to itself being considered a full-fledged manufacturer under German regulations. Each factory-built CTR carries a Ruf VIN, rather than one from Porsche. Spotting a real CTR is a little more complicated than that, however, as not all of...
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Even the Toyota Supra's recalls come from BMW
Owners of the affected Supras will receive a new car, free of charge.
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Zone out as this R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R Vspec II gets a bath
Watch this rare Midnight Purple II Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R Vspec II get detailed by loving hands.
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2020 Porsche 911 vs. 2020 Porsche Taycan: Performance past vs. performance future
We pit the 2020 Porsche 911 versus the upstart electric Porsche Taycan and find we have trouble choosing one over the other.
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Toyota and Subaru expand alliance, confirm joint development of next-gen 86/BRZ
Toyota confirmed the next-generation 86 and Subaru BRZ in an announcement about an expanded alliance between the two Japanese companies.
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7 surprises in the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo
Some surprises we found in the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo along our first drive.
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The replacement for the Toyota 86 will leapfrog the Toyota Supra in driving enjoyment, if a report from Australia is to be believed. Australian outlet MOTOR says chief Toyota 86 engineer Tetsuya Tada let slip that the company has a development team in place for the next generation of the company's small 2+2, and that team believes it has to "make a new 86 that surpasses the Supra" because "that is what the customer expects." While Toyota's local PR team apparently hedged on Tada's statements, essentially saying that nothing was guaranteed just yet, Toyota has confirmed elsewhere that the...
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Bisimoto's 850-hp twin-turbo 911 visits Jay Leno's Garage
Bisi Ezerioha's 1975 Porsche 911 makes 850-hp thanks to twin turbos and parts from the 996- and 997-generation 911s.
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Next-gen F-Type team reportedly favors mid-engine, C-X75 concept-inspired design
Jaguar's redesigned F-Type is still a few years out so the current model will be given a major update in 2020 to keep it looking and feeling fresh.
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First drive review: 2020 Ford Mustang 2.3 High Performance Package challenges the GT
With a mid 4-second 0-60 mph time and greater agility due to its lighter engine, the 2020 Ford Mustang 2.3 High Performance Package is a viable option to the Mustang GT.
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Patent shows Mazda working on new rear-wheel-drive platform, possibly for the RX-9
A patent filing in Japan suggests Mazda may be working on a rear-wheel-drive platform, possibly for the RX-9.
Byron Hurd -
First details on the next Mercedes-AMG GT
The next Mercedes-AMG GT will be based on a platform shared with the next SL-Class.
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Watch as former "Fast and Furious" technical director Craig Liebermann details the history and modifications that went into one of the star cars from the first movie, Brian O'Connor's Mitsubishi Eclipse.
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Is the 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Club Sport the best driving classic 911?
Harry's Garage makes a case for the best driver's 911 from Porsche's past.
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Design sketches that led to the mid-engine C8 2020 Chevrolet Corvette
The automaker had up to 12 models of the mid-engine design that they eventually whittled down into three candidates.
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Did the Toyota Supra or Dodge Charger win the drag race in 2001's "The Fast and the Furious?"
Anyone who's watched 2001's "The Fast and the Furious" has likely always wondered one question: did Brian's Toyota Supra or Dominic's Dodge Charger win the final drag race? Thankfully, "Fast and Furious" expert Craig Lieberman has an explanation. Lieberman was the chief technical director for the...
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Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series to feature new version of AMG V-8
AMG is working on a new engine for the hottest of its hot AMG GT models, the 2021 Black Series. With the car thought to be just around the corner, AMG is starting to let slip some of its secrets. In an interview with Wheels published on Tuesday, AMG chief Tobias Moers outlined some of the details...
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Modern Ferrari Dino plans put on hold
A revival of Ferrari’s entry-level Dino model is still possible, but don’t expect it any time soon. Those are the words of Ferrari Chief Commercial Officer Enrico Galliera. When asked by Autocar in an interview published Monday about the prospects of a new-age Dino, Galliera said...
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The exclusive automaker says SUVs would push production past capacity and utility vehicles aren't "cool" enough.
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Daimler boss says Porsche Taycan has set the performance bar for EVs
Daimler's chairman has high praise for the Porsche Taycan and says AMG may have to catch up.
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All-wheel-drive Carrera 4 joins new Porsche 911 lineup
The 992-generation Porsche 911 is now available in all-wheel-drive Carrera 4 and Carrera 4 Cabriolet grades.
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Mid-engine C8 Corvette convertible to be revealed in October
After dropping teasers in a video, Chevrolet will unveil the 2020 Corvette convertible in October.
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2020 Porsche Taycan first ride: High-voltage power line
One wild first ride in the fully electric Porsche Taycan Turbo S reveals that it’s more than Ludicrous.
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BMW's M division won't be making any wagons, no supercars right now
The boss of BMW's M division says they have no plans to make a super-fast wagon or a supercar.
Drew Johnson