Jeff Glucker, Contributor
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We've heard big news out of the Mercedes-AMG and McLaren camps today, as both automakers are bringing two new ultra-compact vehicles to market. First up is the pure electric McLaren P1, which sees a...
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Say hello to the first Mercury Cougar... everUPDATE: Cougar No. 1 owner Jim Pinkerton helped us sort out the details on his car's history, which we've corrected below. Next year will be a milestone for a car that's no longer built, and for a company that's no longer around. We're talking about the Mercury Cougar, as 2017 marks the 50th...
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Meet an unrestored 1970 Plymouth Barracuda owned by one of The CarpentersOn the list of all-time great muscle cars, the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda owns a spot near the top. The first-generation of the Barracuda was nice, especially with that massive piece of rear glass. But it's the third-generation that cemented the car into the hearts and minds of Mopar and muscle car...
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Freshly restored Ferrari F40 burnt to a crispThe Ferrari F40 is iconic. The Ferrari F40 is rare. The Ferrari F40 is extremely valuable. This particular Ferrari F40 is no longer quite as valuable. This car, according to Motor1, was being driven just after it received a full restoration when it decided to self immolate. These pictures were...
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Hennessey builds 842-horsepower Cadillac EscaladeThe Texas Tuner is at it again. This time he's not prepping a new Camaro or Corvette for high-speed, high-horsepower duty. Instead, he's turned his attentions to the Cadillac Escalade. Yes, the large luxury SUV from the GM stable just got a massive dose of power, and you can put one in your garage...
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A behind-the-scenes look at the Pennzoil BMW 'Joyride' videoWell, at least they call it a behind-the-scenes look. This is more of a quick peek at why Pennzoil came out to the Northern Canadian Rockies to sling a BMW M6 coupe around on the ice and snow. I'm not complaining because you get a few more beauty shots of a fun car doing awesome things, but you...
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The E39 generation of the BMW 5-Series is one of the all-time great vehicles. It has strong looks, a few great engine options, and it comes from a time when BMW still built cars that could qualify...
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Take in the sounds of the world's great V-12 enginesA good engine is something that we all can cherish. The way the revs rise, howl, and then scream as a powerful car speeds down the road or racetrack is an aural pleasure that reaches into the souls of petrol heads. YouTuber Marchettino has captured a lot of examples of this aural ballet, and he's...
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What does it actually cost to own a Lamborghini Huracán?The young man behind the Vehicle Virgins YouTube channel is clearly doing well for himself. His daily driver is a Lamborghini Huracán, and he's already put 5,000 miles on the Italian exotic. What does it cost to maintain such a car? Well, he's here to break it down for all of us poor folks...
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Is Pagani gunning for a new Nürburgring record with its Huayra BC?Everyone loves a good Nürburgring record run, right? You might remember when McLaren took its P1 to the famed German toll road and aimed for a time of 6:33.26. You might also remember that Porsche took its 918 Spyder to the Green Hell and let loose with a 6:57 lap as Marc Lieb helmed the...
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Hagerty plans to build a complete car in just 100 hours... againHagerty knows a lot about old vehicles. Their pricing tools are pretty invaluable for collectors, as is their insurance on the old machines. The people that work for them truly love wrenching on old metal as well, and they proved they know how to do just that at last year's AACA Fall Hershey Swap...
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VW shows off its latest Transporter adventure vanNo, this isn't the news of the forever forthcoming Microbus that we all want to hear. Instead, this is news of an all-new version of Volkswagen's Transporter that we would love here in the States but that we'll never see. It's called the Multivan PanAmericana, and it's an adventure-ready version of...
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Congratulations to Jason on his 500th Engineering Explained video.
The series has been wonderful in the way it presents technical concepts and brings them down to a language that most of us can...
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Even Ford GT prototypes get pulled over for speedingWhen you're rolling in a convoy of prototype vehicles undergoing testing, you're not exactly inconspicuous. No matter what the flat paint jobs or crazy camouflage patterns would have you believe. This is especially true when said prototypes are a trio of Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] GT supercars...
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Nikola Motor Company reveals wicked all-electric UTVNikola Motor Company is the Utah-based startup that promises to bring the world an extended-range electric semi truck. They say it will have 2,000 horsepower and a massive 1,200-mile range. That's great and all, but it's not here yet. What is here, however, is the company's all-electric...
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Volkswagen Beetle LSR blows past 200 mph at BonnevilleThe Volkswagen Beetle is an icon. It's been around for decades and it's a beloved automobile the world over. It is not, however, a fast car by any means. Sure, there have been quick versions made, and some aftermarket companies have wrung out plenty of extra horsepower but the car was never a speed...
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The Mill Blackbird can be whatever car you need it to beA video production can quickly turn into a very expensive endeavor. This is especially true when you're dealing with a shoot that calls for certain vehicles driven in certain manners. Perhaps Ford wants a commercial for a car that's not even out yet? Mercedes-Benz would like to shoot an updated...
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Here's who is skipping the 2016 Paris auto showThe 2016 Paris auto show is nearly here to kick off auto show season! Don't get too excited, though, because it seems like a number of automakers aren't exactly thrilled about it either. According to Bloomberg, a surprising number of automakers are staying home—manufacturers both large and...
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The car seat, while receiving safety upgrades over the years, is relatively the same as the one folks have become used to for decades now. A lower portion. An upper portion. Some cloth, or perhaps...
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Fiat Abarth 124 R-GT seen being tested and properly flungThe Fiat 124 Spider is a fun Italian take on the Mazda Miata. There's an Abarth version that ups the fun a bit more. The one I want to drive though? It's the Fiat Abarth 124 R-GT rally car. Any Abarth-tuned Fiat is going to make some great sounds. This particular car definitely does just that...
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A rear spoiler on a front-wheel-drive car makes sense... sometimesWe've all made the same jokes. You see a front-wheel-drive street car go by and there's a massive rear spoiler hanging off its tail. It's an easy item on a car at which to poke some fun. In some cases, however, that rear spoiler on the right front-wheel-drive car makes a heck of a lot of sense. Our...
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Rare update on Michael Schumacher reveals he cannot walkIn an update no one really wanted to hear, comes word that Michael Schumacher is not doing well. This update comes in the face of a lawsuit filed by the Formula One legend's family against a German magazine that published information to the contrary. Bunte wrote a piece stating that the Formula One...
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Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT battles plane in a hot lapWell, I thought we were full on our quota of "Car vs Plane" stories, but it looks like Europe just can't get enough of them. Yesterday it was a Porsche 918 Spyder facing off against a Red Bull Air Race plane. Today we have a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT battling it out with a Silence SA1100 Twister. In...
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Chinese firm G. Patton builds 6-wheeled Jeep WranglerRemember the six-wheeled Mercedes-AMG G63? Of course you do, because it's awesome! It's also awesomely expensive. Perhaps we've found something similar that's a bit closer to your budget. This is the G. Patton Tomahawk, and it's a 6x6 Jeep Wrangler built in China. The car was showcased at the...
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