Jeff Glucker, Contributor
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The Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] F40 is rare.
Just a handful over 1,300 were produced, and back in the '80s Ferrari conceived it to be the fastest car available on the market. The original plan was to build...
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Classic Recreations creates Shelby gold with purple(ish) GT500In the muscle and pony car world, the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] Shelby GT500 is one of the more prized machines in a sea of already celebrated and loved bits of iron. They're not hard to find, necessarily, but they're certainly expensive. For some though, there are ways to make them even more...
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The Do's and Don'ts of Tesla's Autopilot systemThe Tesla Model S has a feature you all know about. It's called Autopilot, which is a poor name for a system that is still essentially in its beta testing phase. I say "poor name" because as we've seen in the news, a number of owners believe this means the car is damn-near autonomous. This is not...
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Life-size Hot Wheels X-Wing carship to prowl San Diego Comic ConYou know Hot Wheels for its scaled-down versions of your favorite machines. Of course, it also makes machines straight out of your wildest dreams. Usually its crafted in 1:64 scale, but occasionally things get sized up. This is such an occasion as Hot Wheels is preparing a new line of vehicles it's...
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2017 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will see overheating issues addressedWhen you bring up the Chevrolet Corvette Z06, most enthusiasts will quickly dig at the overheating issues that seem to plague the latest version. According to Chevrolet, less than five percent of Z06 buyers experienced such issues. The Internet offers up a loud voice these days, and the shouting of...
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Watch behind-the-scenes action on the set of the new Bourne filmJason Bourne is back for, we assume, more vengeance against the CIA. This means a bit of globe-trotting, little talking, and tons of fantastic on-screen action. To shoot such scenes requires a lot of work, as the Bourne series has always been praised for using practical effects over CGI. The team...
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The Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] Model S has no doubt proven that electric vehicles can be quick. Just wander over to YouTube and you can quickly find many videos showcasing Ludicrous mode in action...
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Here are 5 things never to do with a turbocharged vehicleYour engine likes to breathe. There are ways to make it breathe easier, and one of them is by cramming air into the engine's "throat." You're forcing the induction. To do that, you'll need either a supercharger or a turbocharger. It's the boost-loving snail of a turbocharger that seems to be the...
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Ready to shell out serious $ for Derek Bell's Daytona-winning Porsche 962?Ever wanted to own a race car? How about a race car that won the 24 Hours of Daytona? Now is your chance to do both of these things, provided you're ready to haul a fat sack of cash with you to the upcoming Mecum Auctions event taking place during this year's Monterey Car Week. That's because a...
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These are the first 150 cars ready to party in 'Forza Horizon 3'A list of the first 150 cars that you'll find in the upcoming video game Forza Horizon 3 is out. The open-world driving game unfolds on the roads of Australia. This means actual roads, and ones comprised of dirt and gravel. To that end you're going to find a wide range of vehicles that can handle...
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Jay Leno samples a hot-rodded Model T done rightFord Motor Company [NYSE:F] sold 16.5 million examples of its Model T, which was built from 1908 to 1927. When you think of really old cars, you're most likely picturing a Model T. It's the car of cars, and it has a special place in the heart of enthusiasts. Much like it's the car, it was also the...
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Is your turbo better off tucked into a blanket?Turbochargers are regularly exposed to very high temperatures. A turbo uses the hot exhaust gases to spin its turbine blades and in turn forces more air into your engine. Just how hot can this area get, though, and can a turbocharger blanket help? Rob Dahm decided to find out. The goal of a turbo...
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Everyone loves pitting all manner of supercar against the Tesla Model S P90D. Thanks to its twin-motor setup, all-wheel drive, and Ludicrous Mode, the Model S uses its nearly 740 horsepower to run...
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Stay at a Waldorf and test drive a LamborghiniIs there a stay at a Waldorf hotel in your future? If so, lucky you! The Waldorf roster of properties is filled with luxurious living quarters located on lovely locales the world over. If you are staying at a Waldorf, you should keep an eye out to see if the company's Driving Experience will be...
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Ford lights up HQ to celebrate Le Mans win... againFord Motor Company [NYSE:F] claimed victory at the 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans in the GTE Pro class. This win comes 50 years after the Blue Oval pulled off a one-two-three finish at the iconic French race using its iconic GT40. To celebrate the win made by the modern GT, Ford lit up its headquarters...
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Lyft launches a luxury service to compete with Uber BlackDo you like luxury? Do you also have a disdain for your local taxi service? Well, you're probably already in luck because there's most likely an Uber Black vehicle circling somewhere not far from your home. Now, though, Lyft users have something upscale they can order with the press of a button...
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GM patents new tech for twin-turbocharged enginesGeneral Motors is working on some slick new technology that should give twin-turbocharged engines a bit of a boost. According to Motor Trend, the main meat of this patent news is related to how the exhaust gases are routed to each turbocharger. It's designed for simplicity. ALSO SEE: Ford releases...
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Mercedes-AMG GT R sounds glorious tearing up the Goodwood HillYou may be saying to yourself that you've heard enough about the new Mercedes-AMG GT R. You've seen plenty of shots of its flat-green Green Hell Magno paint. You know all the specs of the 577-horsepower monster mill packed under the hood. It's been AMG GT R overload. The problem is, we're not quite...
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Brakes can fail. When you put too much heat into a set of pads and rotors they won't be able slow the car the way they could before. Perhaps you've pushed them too far, and they will actually fail on...
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'Fast 8' heads to Iceland and brings new rides for the snow"Fast 8" is slated to hit theaters in 2017. The cast and crew are hard at work filming right now, and the social media team for the film posted some new shots to its Facebook page. This is a globe-trotting adventure much like the last film, but this time we're heading somewhere cold. The latest...
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Honda-powered Mini loves wheeliesThe classic Mini Cooper is a very cool old machine. The Honda K-Series engine, which powered Hondas and Acuras this centruy, is a stout, fun powerplant. Apparently, when you combine the two you don't lose any of the charm of either but rather gain an ultra-compact machine hellbent on popping...
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Human guinea pig employed in amateur Tesla Model S testingTesla has engineered some great features into its Model S sedan. There's the Summon command, which brings your Model S to you on its own. Additionally, there's the AutoPilot feature that has the car drive itself. With any new features, you expect the automaker to do a whole bunch of testing and...
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Lamborghini Centenario on the road in Sant'AgataIt's not every day you spot a Lamborghini running down the road. It's far less likely, however, that you'll ever see a Lamborghini Centenario before your eyes. Your odds improve though, should you trek to the Lamborghini headquarters located in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy. That's exactly what a...
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LaFerrari crashes into parked car, winds up stuck on a rockThe Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] Cavalcade is a gathering of brand loyalists who come together for the chance to share in their passion. This year, the Cavalcade gathered in the Venetian region of Italy. A large parade of Prancing Horse enthusiasts then set off for drives and events throughout the area. One...
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