Jeff Glucker, Contributor
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Two of the greatest words when paired together are “police escort”. On their own they can conjure up quite different emotions, but when placed side by side and in front of the phrase...
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Devel’s 12.3-Liter Quad-Turbo V-16 Dynoed At 4,515 HorsepowerRemember that Dubai-based hypercar? The one with the devilish name? It's called the Devel Sixteen, and it's creators have been claiming insane power figures for a number of years now. There's talk of 5,000 horsepower, a 0-60 time of less than two seconds, and a top speed of over 345 miles per hour...
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4-Year-Old Girl Tests Volvo FMX Truck, Hilarity EnsuesVolvo Trucks has the greatest marketing team in the world. We're constantly impressed each time a new video comes out. Be it Jean Claude Van Damme doing the splits, trucks doing ballet, or having a truck race a Koenigsegg, Volvo nails it every time. The company's latest video is no exception as it...
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"Italian Job" Lamborghini Miura put up for saleIn 1969, a film called The Italian Jobwas shown in theaters. If you're a fan of Italian sports cars, it had one of the greatest opening sequences in cinema history. That's because it featured a stunning Lamborghini Miura winding is way up a mountain pass. It's a beautiful car, beautifully shot, in...
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Exotics Racing Offers Arrive-And-Drive Racing: VideoRacing isn't cheap. It is, however, something that a lot of us wish we could do. Sure, you can prep a car and take it to your local track day. You could get a crew together and run an inexpensive car at LeMons, ChumpCar, or an AER event. Maybe you just want to go autocrossing or hit a Time Attack?...
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The Rock Can't Squeeze Into A LaFerrari Or GTA SpanoDwayne Johnson is a large man. There's a reason he's most often referred to as The Rock. He's a part of the cast of the recent Fast and the Furious films, and he's also currently starring in the HBO series Ballers. It's the latter that has caused a bit of a buzz among car enthusiasts recently...
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A man in China found out that the passenger he was shuttling wasn't allowed to ride in his Lamborghini Gallardo. Well, in isn't the right word as this passenger was riding atop of the bright green...
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Range Rover Rides Up And Over A Bridge Of Paper: VideoLand Rover's Range Rover is 45 years old this year. To celebrate this, the British automaker took a current supercharged example of the long-running model and created a unique way to show off its capability. Land Rover reached out to artist Steve Messam for his ability to work with paper... and in...
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New M6 GT3 Racer To Serve As Basis For Latest BMW Art CarOff and on since 1975, BMW has seen one of its race cars turned into an art car. It all started when French racing driver Hervé Poulain turned to his artist friend Alexander Calder for a new design on a car. The resulting BMW 3.0 CSL became an instant hit when it zipped around the Circuit De...
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Jaguar XJR Meets The XJR-9 LM Under Silverstone Lights: VideoIn 1988, race car driver Andy Wallace took the top spot at Le Mans. He did so in the Silkcut-liveried Jaguar XJR-9 LM. Since then, that car has become an iconic machine and is instantly recognizable in its purple, yellow, and white paint scheme. The car was built by Tom Walkinshaw Racing, and it's...
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David Beckham-Owned Range Rover Sport Heads To AuctionAre you a football fan? No I don't mean the version we play here in the States, but rather the version enjoyed by the rest of the world. If so, you probably have one of two opinions of David Beckham. You love him because he was a great player, or you hate him because he helped beat your favorite...
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Koenigsegg Shows Some Skin With Regera Supercar: VideoThe things that Koenigsegg comes up with for its cars is usually nothing short of amazing. Be it the power, design, or just outright speed, the cars are remarkable works of both science and art. The automaker has recently refurbished its Ängelholm facility in Sweden to include a prototype...
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McLaren hauled a few special machines out to the desert to show them off at last week's Dubai Motor Show. One of those cars was transformed by the in-house custom team known as McLaren Special...
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Brit Sets Two Tightest Parallel Park Records: VideoAlastair Moffatt is better at parking than you. Much better, in fact. He has the certification to prove it. You see, Moffatt is the Guinness World Records holder of the title "Tightest Parallel Parker." Now he's added a new title with the addition of "Tightest Reverse Parallel Parker." Yes, he is...
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Ride Along At The 'Ring In The SCG003...Virtually: VideoAssetto Corsa videos pop up all over YouTube, and we can't help but be mesmerized by the wonderful graphics. The tracks are precise, the cars are well modeled, and the whole experience seems like it makes for a perfect racing sim. ALSO SEE: Track Operator Cleared To Lift Nürburgring Speed...
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Now You Can Buy A Singer... For Your BookshelfRob Dickinson has been breathing massive amounts of new life into older Porsche 911s. His company, Singer Vehicle Design, takes the beloved icon and re-imagines them into something even more incredible. The level of detail is insane (in a good way) and the quality of the work is nearly...
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Stolen Lamborghini Aventador Has $100,000 Reward For RecoveryA 2015 Lamborghini Aventador Roadster has been stolen in New York. That's a $440,000 hole in someone's pocket, so they've turned to a detective agency by the name of Pinkerton for help in its recovery. If you have information leading to that recovery you are in for a $100,000 reward. Not exactly...
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Michelin to develop tires for Ford Performance fleet, including GT supercarFord Motor Company [NYSE:F] is prepping for a global performance onslaught. The future lineup of the sporty side of the Blue Oval looks exciting thanks to the impending arrival of the new GT, Focus RS, Shelby GT350, and Raptor. If you like hooliganism behind the wheel, you're in luck. And now...
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The first sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro has found its way to its new owner. The deal went down as Alican Boyacioglu officially became the first 2016 Camaro owner. He received his keys from...
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2017 Audi Q7 Priced From $55,750Audi has completely redesigned its Q7 for the 2017 model year, and it's an important vehicle in the lineup thanks to the three rows of seating. It's gone a bit away from the SUV styling to look more like a mega-wagon, and we're okay with that. Additionally, it's packing tons of features and there's...
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Former Stig Says Ford Mustang Makes Best Stunt CarThe Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] Mustang has gone global. It's available for purchase all over the world, and it's found a big fan over in the United Kingdom. Ben Collins sussed it out in the manner he knows best and decided to crown it as the ultimate stunt car. It's a vehicle that shares the...
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Jay Leno Welcomes The Ring Brothers & A Carbon Fiber-Bodied Mustang: VideoThe Ring Brothers have been churning out some of the greatest custom cars in the world lately. They're always high-horsepower builds with serious attention to detail, and they're built in a shop run by two brothers who don't take themselves quite so seriously. Exhibit A would be their custom...
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Lamborghini Huracán Proves The Supercar Can Evolve: VideoThe supercar is supposed to be aggressive to the point of being rough. It's supposed to have faults that are overlooked because of how well it drives. It's supposed to be a compromise. It doesn't have to be those things, though, and the Lamborghini Huracán is the perfect bit of proof of that...
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Local Motors Unveils Its Latest 3D-Printed Car: VideoLocal Motors is keen to bring 3D printing into larger focus within the automotive world. Certain automakers or component manufacturers might make a part this way, but Local Motors is looking to make a nearly complete car using 3D printing. Recently, Local Motors showed us this was possible by way...
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