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In the world of console gaming, the two big automotive racing games are Gran Turismo and Forza. One of those two is about to take a major step toward upping the level of competition you can...
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Nic Cage-Owned Ferrari 599 For Sale
How much weight does celebrity ownership put on the value of a vehicle? Well one group selling a 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano happen to think it can account for a whole chunk of cash on top of the real value of the car. This particular 599 was owned by Mr Nicolas Cage, and we have to say that Nic...
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Acura Restores The Ludacris Legend: Video
Chris Bridges is better known to the world as Ludacris. His albums have gone multi-platinum, he's a Grammy winner, and he's also an actor—most famously as Tej Parker in the Fast and the Furious movies. Additionally, he's a fan of Acura. More specifically, he's in love with his own 1993 Acura...
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Toyota Tundrasine SEMA Concept Puts Crew Cabs To Shame
If you're bringing a vehicle to SEMA, you should aim to make a big hit. Maybe a long hit works too, because Toyota created one rather interesting Tundra to roll out to the crowds at the 2015 SEMA show. It's so long, that a good number of the crowd might just fit into the thing. It's called the...
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Bondurant & Dodge team up to teach you how to handle your snake
The Dodge Viper is no simple machine. You don't just hop in, turn it on, and then drive it like stole it. If you do that, you're going to end up hurting yourself as the Viper is not a car for those without some level of skill behind the wheel. Now there's a place you can go to make sure you...
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Order Uber In NYC & You Might Hitch A Ride In A McLaren P1
If you're in Manhattan, now is the time to forgo that taxi ride in a Nissan NV or Ford Crown Vic. Instead, you should pull out your smartphone and order up an Uber. You might just find that you're about to be shuttled to your destination in a McLaren P1. A bonus here is that the ride will be free...
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Concept cars are fun. They allow designers and engineers to imagine and create their vision of what our automotive future might look like. Nissan unveiled such a vehicle today at the 2015 Tokyo...
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Toyota Bringing Its Ultimate Utility Vehicles To SEMA
Toyota has taken the long way to SEMA. The automaker first announced its Ultimate Utility Vehicle back in June, and since then Toyota has put nine of its vehicles on a rigorous route. This driving project took 110 days to complete and traversed five continents. One of those vehicles is the coolest...
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Chevrolet Adds Two More Camaro Concepts To Its SEMA Showcase
Chevrolet typically takes it fairly mildly when it comes to showcasing in-house creations for SEMA. This year is no exception as the automaker is rolling out a few styling and slight performance upgrades for its products. One of the top products from the brand hitting the SEMA floor this year will...
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Zarooq Sand Racer Is Middle East's Answer To The Rally Fighter
Do you remember the $3.4 million Lykan Hypersport? That supercar created by W Motors that later found its way into the last Fast and Furious film. The person behind the supercar's lines is designer Anthony Jannarelly, who is now responsible for the shape of a brand new machine. This one, however...
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Per Valentino Balboni, the Miura is the greatest Lamborghini
There's a rare gem heading to auction soon. It's a 1969 Lamborghini Miura, and it's set to be a featured part of the Keno Brothers auction in New York City. CHECK OUT: 2017 Acura NSX Coming With 573 HP, 0-60 MPH Time Of 3.0 Seconds Ahead of its date with potential new suitors, Road & Track got...
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Mean Metal Motors Aims To Create India's First Supercar
A supercar from every country? Why not? Let's see what the various nations of the world can produce when it comes to the topic of high-speed, high-attention automobiles. Next up on the list could be India, as a young man named Sarthak Paul has a vision of what that Indian-bred supercar could be...
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We showed you the Ken Block's newest toy yesterday. It's a 1978 Ford Escort Mk2 RS, and it's been massively re-engineered so that it's ready to compete in rear-wheel-drive gymkhana events. Block...
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Porsche 918 & Lamborghini Diablo Face Off In Drag Race: Video
The Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0 came about in 2000, when Audi took over the company and wanted to update the Italian supercar. It was working on the Murcielago, but the Diablo still had some life in it. In the rear of the car sits a 6.0-liter V-12 engine that produces 550 horsepower and over 450...
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New Technology Could Improve Airflow Around Your Tires
When you think of vehicle aerodynamics, we have to assume that you don't think of your tires. Yokohama thinks about all manner of tire technology on a constant basis, which is why the Japanese tire maker may have found a way to improve the aerodynamic efficiency of those four rubber bits you attach...
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Ken Block reveals his Hoonigan Gymkhana Ford Escort
Remember the Hoonicorn? Of course you do, because it remains one of the baddest modified cars ever created. Now Ken Block is back with A.B.C. That would be another bad creation, for those of you who aren't fans of new jack swing. This time around Block is going with a rear-wheel-drive 1978 Ford...
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JE MotorWorks Turns Land Rover Defender Into Off-Road Hot Rod
The original Land Rover Defender is nearing the end of its long production run, yet it will still be celebrated for decades to come. Additionally, there are companies out there that turn your average Defender into the monster it truly wants to be. Twisted, for example, has installed a 6.2-liter V-8...
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'Wreck To The Future' Is BTTF Parody Done Oh-So Right: Video
The Polish parody team is back. You may remember a few months back when a delightful crew of ugly-glass wearing filmmakers created a Fast & Furious remake in their own style. It was hilarious and exceptionally well done, and now that group is back with another video. ALSO SEE: 2016 Chevrolet...
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It doesn't matter how old you are, playing with Lego bricks is both relaxing and enjoyable. You can use those little plastic bits to make anything you're creative enough to piece together. Some are...
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Tesla Model S Hit Hard In Consumer Reports Reliability Rankings
Remember this past August when the Tesla Model S broke Consumer Reports' own 100-point scale during testing? The Model S P85D tested received a score of 103 points as it reportedly set new benchmarks in several areas. ALSO SEE: Tesla Owners Begin Posting Autopilot Videos Consumer Reports also looks...
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2,100-Horsepower Audi R8 Is Latest King Of The Street: Video
The King of the Street Texas Invitational brings amazingly powerful vehicles out of the woodwork. The goal is straight-line speed, and the cars need four-figure horsepower to compete effectively. Normally we expect to see the AMS Nissan GT-R running in the top spot, but that car wasn't there this...
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BMW offers up free rides in its newest 7-Series via Uber
BMW wants you to get excited for its all-new 2016 7-Series. The gas-powered flagship of the brand has been completely rejiggered, so it's time for the car to get out there and meet and greet potential buyers. One way to do that is to hold customer events. Another is to have folks come to the...
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A Sultan Commissions The Most Expensive Mack Truck Ever Built
Apparently, Malaysia's Sultan of Johor is a bit of a semi-truck fan. He commissioned Mack Trucks' Australian division to create a custom Super-Liner fit for, well, a Sultan. The Super-Liner is part of the Australian product lineup, which is comprised of seriously rugged machines designed to tackle...
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DiCaprio production company snags VW diesel scandal movie rights
The Volkswagen emissions scandal is big news. Massive news, really. It's attracted the attention of everyone, and that everyone includes Hollywood, which is already working on bringing the scandal to the big screen. Appian Way productions, along with Paramount Pictures, has acquired the film rights...
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