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SEMA is coming.
That means we're about to see a wide range of new custom builds. They'll undoubtedly range from meh to magnificent, and there will be plenty that fall somewhere in between. One that I...
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When should you shift for fastest acceleration?You're the king of the road. You think you're the fastest thing on four wheels. You know how to launch a car with a manual gearbox to accelerate the fastest, but do you know when to shift? Jason Fenske from Engineering Explained is here to drop the science about shifting to make sure that you have...
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Gorgeous short film celebrates Aryton Senna's link to the Acura NSXAyrton Senna is still a beloved and idolized racing driver to this day. The man died at Imola back in 1994, yet we continue to talk about his greatness often. A well-received film released five years ago celebrated his racing genius and introduced a new generation to the legend. One bit of Senna's...
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Final run of Dodge Vipers scooped up by one dealershipThe Dodge Viper is ready to bow out. The 2017 model year is the last for the ferocious beast that roars around racetracks with a V-10 heart beating loudly under its hood. A 25-year run for the Viper has been marked with plenty of highs and certainly a few lows, and the most recent generation proved...
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Continental Tires buys HoosierContinental Tires, a manufacturer of lots of street and racing tires, has purchased Hoosier, a manufacturer of some street and mostly racing tires. The good news for both companies is that the customer base doesn't seem to cross over, so the brands won't steal sales from one another. If you're...
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Leilani Münter named first American driver in Electric GT seriesLeilani Münter has tried her hand at a number of racing series, and now she's found a new one that fits perfectly with her views on life. Münter has been named the first American driver who will compete in the upcoming Electric GT Championship. She's also an activist and prefers a vegan...
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According to Jalopnik, a Hot Wheels movie is in the works.
It seems a director is already attached as well, and it's none other than Justin Lin of Fast and the Furious fame. We have no word on what's...
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Drilled, slotted, or vented; which brake rotors are best?Brake rotors come in a number of flavors. You often see them vented, drilled, or slotted. Sometimes there's a combination of the three, and it's best to know which works most efficiently for the driving you plan to do. We know one of the biggest enemies of brake performance is heat, so the goal for...
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Why you put the most weight at the front of a trailerGreat demo by @uhaul today @CVSA Conference shows affect of weight distribution on trailer #weightforward #trailer. pic.twitter.com/veefMuWC4v — OPCVC (@OPCVC) September 22, 2016 Trepidation and a healthy fear are wise when hauling a trailer, especially if it's not something you do often...
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Experience a 138-hour detail on a McLaren F1 GTR LongtailYou might be the type of person that loves spending a few hours on a weekend washing your pride and joy. You've got your two or three buckets. There's your favorite wash rags all set out. You have some cleaning products you prefer at your side. Those four hours you're about to spend will put you in...
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'Engineering Explained' is already fixing its Honda S2000Remember that 2002 Honda S2000 that Jason from Engineering Explained recently acquired? Well, he's already set to wrenching on it because, well, that's what he does. In this video, Jason is installing a fresh timing chain tensioner, as it seems this is a potential failure area for the Honda S2000...
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Report: Jeep eyes sub-Renegade SUVJeep is looking to expand its small SUV reach, and to that end it's being reported that the automaker is looking to introduce a newcomer to the lineup. According to Autocar, Jeep boss Mike Manley has explained that he's quite confident that a pint-sized SUV will be an important place for Jeep in...
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Buick is looking to add a bit more luxury to its lineup. To that end, it's announced the creation of a sub-brand which will serve to deliver a dash of extra style and luxury.
This will essentially...
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Land Rover shows off 2017 Discovery with record-breaking Lego buildIt seems that Land Rover is a bit excited to show off it's new 2017 Discovery. So excited, in fact, that it pulled out all the stops for the global reveal of the new seven-passenger sport utility vehicle. Adventurer Bear Grylls was joined by British equestrian rider Zara Phillips and the entire...
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This is a Hyundai Santa Fe that has over 1,000 horsepowerIf you don't know who Bisi Ezerioha is, you probably have at least heard of his tuning company. He runs a shop called Bisimoto, and it turns almost any vehicle out there into a high-horsepower road beast. Bisi and his team have cranked out crazy minivans, insane Porsches, and plenty more. Now...
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Adam Carolla selling 5 Lamborghinis to fund Porsche purchaseAdam Carolla has an excellent car collection. It's not as massive as Jay Leno's but it's finely cultivated with the objects of desire that appeal to the man who owns the keys to it all. Carolla is a car guy through and through, and most know about his love affair with all things Datsun and Paul...
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Hackers show serious vulnerabilities with Tesla Model SA team of hackers from China known as the Keen Security Lab found way to take control over a Tesla [NSDQ:TSLA] Model S. Additionally, they say they can do it from a distance as far as 12 miles away, according to Forbes. This exploit is an interesting weakness as it didn't require any physical...
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Jay Leno takes a spin in a father-son built '57 Chevy hot rodJay Leno has plenty of cars that come through his garage. However, not all of them have the stories that this particular 1957 Chevrolet 210 hot rod wears all over its skin. A '57 Chevy is a pretty standard machine, but the father and son team that worked together to bring this one to life have...
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Regardless of your stance on the Christoper Nolan-helmed Batman series, it's safe to say that the vehicles employed by Batman in the Dark Knight trilogy are excellent.
The Tumbler is amazing. The...
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Yes, electric cars can drift, make donuts: here's the video proofThe Tesla [NSDQ:TSLA] Model S is one surprisingly mean machine. Now that there's a P100D version out there, we're truly pushing the boundaries of what we think an electric car can do from a performance standpoint. This one will run from 0-60 mph in a blistering 2.5 seconds and complete the quarter...
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Chosen Mazda fans get first crack at limited MX-5 RF Launch EditionMiata fans around the world are... well, they're probably split on how they feel about the MX-5 RF. Regardless, the rest of us are mostly excited, as a Miata with a real roof is an exciting prospect for those of us who enjoy the Miata but don't long for a convertible. The RF is nearly ready to...
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Ring Brothers bringing 3 cars to SEMA including 900-hp WinnebagoIf you've been trapped in a cave for the last few years, there's a chance you haven't heard of Jim and Mike Ring. You need to get caught up to speed, because the Ringbrothers have been churning out some of the greatest custom machines of late. From their carbon fiber-bodied Mustang to that nasty...
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Mercedes-Maybach S600 Pullman Guard is a glorious--and tough--limoThe Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a luxurious machine. Yet it has nothing on the Mercedes-Maybach S600 Pullman and its 21.3 feet of opulence. If you're a well-heeled individual, head of state or perhaps even a drug lord, you might want that luxury but plenty of protection as well. Well then, your...
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Why performance brake pads are a good ideaA simple upgrade you can do to make your car a better performer and more enjoyable to drive is to upgrade your brake pads. A better brake pad works in a number of ways to increase your stopping power. Jason Fenske from Engineering Explained is here to explain it all. The gist is that with a better...
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