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Jay Leno is a fan of Porsche. Well, really he's a fan of pretty much every automaker under the sun, but he seems to really enjoy driving old products from Porsche. That's why he spent nearly 30...
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Are These The Toyota S-FR Specs?Toyota worked with Subaru to give the world the FR-S/GT-86, and the idea clearly helped spur a desire for more sporting vehicles in the automaker's lineup. Competition from Mazda with the new MX-5 could also be putting pressure on the brand to make its next sports car light, inexpensive, and a...
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Ford Focus RS Drifts Into New Ad: VideoYes, it's time to start getting excited. The Ford Focus RS is on its way to these shores, and it must be getting close because the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] just released a quick ad ahead of its arrival. It's just a 16-second spot, but it's enough to keep you very interested in the car. ALSO SEE...
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$30 Million Aston Martin DBR1 Smashed Up During Vintage RaceAn Aston Martin DBR1 similar to the one pictured above has received a punch to the nose and tail courtesy of an Austin Healey and a Jaguar. The legendary bit of motorsports history was racing in a Supercars of the 1950s vintage race at Castle Combe in the United Kingdom when it wound up with...
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Porsche 918 Spyder Slides Into Crowd At Malta Track EventPaul Bailey is the man who recently made news when he purchased the "holy trinity" of current hybrid supercars. His first acquisition was a Porsche 918 Spyder, which he followed up with a McLaren P1 and Ferrari LaFerrari over the course of one day. It's that first car that is making the news in an...
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Ferrari GTE Gets A Large Dose Of American V-8: VideoVintage Ferraris are heavily revered machines. Many consider them to be works of fine art where the medium is steel, glass, leather, and rubber. This means they are not to be tampered with, and doing so is akin to committing an act of automotive treason. Not everyone thinks this way though, which...
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You have an old car. There's a chance you're going to want to spend lots of time with it. If it's the right type of classic, you might even be tempted to take it to the track. That's what the owner...
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LaFerrari, Porsche 918 And McLaren P1 Pitted Against Each Other... Finally: VideoEarlier in the year, the Internet collectively got jealous (and happy) about one man making the move to buy three rare and exotic machines—two of them in one day. His name is Paul Bailey, and he spent a glorious day last winter acquiring his Ferrari LaFerrari and Porsche 918 Spyder. A McLaren...
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Tony Stewart To Retire From NASCAR Sprint Cup Series After 2016 SeasonTony Stewart will hang up his NASCAR Sprint Cup racing suit at the end of the 2016 season, according to Motorsport.com. The man's had a long road in NASCAR racing, and his accomplishments place him in elite company. His last few years have proven difficult both behind the wheel and personally...
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Sir Stirling Moss Chats About His Amazing Career: VideoThe term living legend is comprised of two words that aren't paired up very often, and for good reason. There are very few folks who deserve the honor, yet Sir Stirling Moss is most certainly one of them. The man has had an absolutely tremendous driving career, and while he's often referred to as...
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Porsche Faces Lawsuit From Paul Walker's DaughterMeadow Walker is the 16-year-old daughter of the late Paul Walker, and she is filing a lawsuit against Porsche. A 2005 Carrera GT driven by Paul's friend Roger Rodas is at the center of the suit, as it was the car in which Rodas and Walker died after Rodas lost control and crashed on November 30...
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Roush Lets You Tune Your Exhaust Through An App: VideoYou buy an entertaining car. One of things you'll want is a nice throaty exhaust. On occasion, however, you'll wish your exhaust noise was a tad less rambunctious. That's where active exhaust baffling comes into play, and it's been available on a number of vehicles for a few years now. You can have...
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A Lamborghini Aventador is a rare sight. The Huracán is a unique treat. A Lamborghini Veneno Roadster, however, is rabid-unicorn-being-ridden-by-a-leprechaun rare. Lamborghini has only made...
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Honda Looks At Its History With Wonderful Stop-Motion AdHonda has a rich and full history. The Japanese company produces everything from snowblowers to Formula One engines, and everything in between. We're talking about dirt bikes, side-by-sides, cars, trucks, motorcycles, boat engines, and even an airplane and a freaking robot! To showcase this wide...
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Mercedes-Benz To Design Apartments in London, SingaporeRemember that Bugatti villa we recently told you about? Perhaps Mercedes-Benz was paying attention because the German automaker is going to try its hand at creating high-end living spaces. Working with Fraser Hospitality Group, Mercedes-Benz will offer up six fully furnished apartments in London...
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Leno Gets Seat Time With The Jaguar F-Type Project 7Jay Leno took his Garage on the road, so to speak, when he and his film crew arrived in Monterey for Car Week this year. While up North away from his actual garage, Leno met up with Jaguar Design Director Ian Callum. The two chatted about the F-Type Project 7 before hopping in and taking the...
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Rolls-Royce Celebrates History Of Rugby With Special WraithRolls-Royce doesn't need a reason to celebrate. It's been doing just that all year long with many iterations of its Wraith. The team at Rolls-Royce Bespoke, the automaker's official personalization department, has been hard at work turning out new versions, with each aimed to honor things such as...
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VW diesel troubles could become Audi and Porsche problemsVolkswagen is in serious trouble. The automaker has admitted to using a device to cheat its way around the EPA testing that turned on during testing and off during normal driving. The four-cylinder TDI diesel engines sold in cars between 2009 and 2015 are affected, and this could mean that nearly...
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Yesterday, we told you all about the new Rezvani Beast Speedster in our full first drive report. It's a 300-horsepower exotic machine with the heart of an Ariel Atom underneath it's carbon fiber...
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2016 Rezvani Beast Speedster first drive reviewRemember when you used to order your chassis or vehicular platform, and then find someone else to build your body? No? That's not a surprise because the art of coachbuilt cars has faded away a bit. They're still out there but they're typically extremely rare play things of the rich that are meant...
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Thunder Power Sedan Is Taiwan's Take On The Tesla Model STesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] is currently the go-to machine for those looking to add electrified style and performance in their life. Other automakers have, of course, noticed and now more offerings are on their way. Porsche rolled out its Mission E electric sedan concept at this week's Frankfurt Auto...
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Land Rover goes Dynamic with new Discovery Sport trimEvery automaker loves talking about how dynamic its vehicles are, but it's Land Rover that's upped the corporate speak word game to a new level. We'd like to introduce you to the Discovery Sport HSE Dynamic Lux, which has made its global debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show. We're rather impressed that...
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Toyota trots out updated C-HR concept in Frankfurt, production version coming soonIn 2014, Toyota rolled out a subcompact crossover concept at the Paris Auto Show. The concept vehicle, dubbed the C-HR, previewed an upcoming rival to the Nissan Juke that may end up packing a hybrid powertrain. Now, Toyota has arrived at the Frankfurt Auto Show, and an updated C-HR has joined the...
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VW Concept Van Is Prepped For Global Racing Adventure: 2015 Frankfurt Auto ShowVolkswagen loves its vans, at least in places that aren't the United States. To that end, VW has pulled the wraps off a new concept version of its Transporter van at this week's 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show. It's called the Multivan PanAmericana concept, and if you like to bring your two-wheeled...
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