Monday 13 February 2017

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Fittipaldi EF7 To Pack 600 Horsepower Into A Carbon-Fiber Chassis

Posted: 13 Feb 2017 04:30 AM PST


While some teasers leave us more or less intrigued than others, we have to admit that the announcement of the Fittipaldi EF7 Vision Gran Turismo concept has captivated our attention.
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Budget Ferrari? This Dino 206 Prototype Just Sold For $4.7 Million

Posted: 13 Feb 2017 04:04 AM PST


The idea of a budget Ferrari may seem antithetical today when even a California starts at over $200k. But that was the idea behind the Dino line. You just wouldn't know it necessarily from looking at this particular classic.
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SRT Is Developing This Futuristic Racer For Formula E

Posted: 13 Feb 2017 03:36 AM PST


Say hello to the next generation of single-seat racer. It looks all sleek and futuristic, and calls for the next stage in the evolution of electric propulsion. And it's currently under development by SRT.
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This Mercedes SLK32 AMG Has An Old Soul (And Gullwing Style)

Posted: 13 Feb 2017 02:24 AM PST


Mercedes only made about 1,400 of the original 300 SL "Gullwing," and those that are still around are trading hands for big bucks these days. The modern SLK, by comparison, is a dime a dozen. So what to do when you want one but can only afford the latter?
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Toyota Secures First WRC Win Since 1999

Posted: 12 Feb 2017 07:21 PM PST


Toyota has claimed its first race win in the World Rally Championship since 1999 following Jari-Matti Latvala's victory at Rally Sweden.
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Porsche Dealership Hints At Cayman GT4 RS With 4.0L Engine

Posted: 12 Feb 2017 06:11 PM PST


From the moment the Porsche Cayman GT4 was unveiled, media outlets started reporting on an even faster and more exhilarating GT4 RS variant. So far, no such model has eventuated but a dealership in Australia has given a strong hint that it's on the way.
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Kia's New Sedan Spied Mimicking The Hyundai Celesta

Posted: 12 Feb 2017 05:01 PM PST


An intriguing new Korean sedan has been spied undergoing testing in Europe with all suggestions pointing towards it being Kia's sister model to the Hyundai Celesta.
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Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet Sends Out Current G-Class

Posted: 12 Feb 2017 04:20 PM PST


A few short days after images of it leaked online, the Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet has officially debuted, following in the footsteps of the G63 AMG 6x6 and G500 4x42..
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The Viper Ran Out Of Reasons To Live, Says Its Father

Posted: 12 Feb 2017 03:04 PM PST


The Dodge Viper is on its deathbed. Sure, we've been here before, and the Super Snake has made its comeback time and again. And it may once more. But the more likely outcome has it down for the count.
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Would You Pay $100k For A Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R?

Posted: 12 Feb 2017 01:58 PM PST


At about $50k, the 2017 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 is hardly cheap, but it packs one heck of a punch. The GT350R commands a bit of a premium over and above at over $62k. But $100,000?
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Tanner Foust Rallycrossing His VW On Public Roads Is The Best Thing You'll Watch Today

Posted: 12 Feb 2017 01:01 PM PST


There was a time when racers would drive their cars to the track, race them, then drive them back home again on public streets. Those times may be far behind us now, but every once in a while, that spirit is revived. And the resulting spectacle can be thrilling.
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Buy This Mazda 767B And Pretend You've Won Le Mans [w/Video]

Posted: 12 Feb 2017 12:03 PM PST


Many have tried, but only one Japanese automaker has ever won the 24 Hours of Le Mans. What you see here isn't the car with which Mazda won the famous French endurance race in 1991, but it's pretty darn close. And best of all, it could be yours.
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Audi Plotting RS Q8 Performance Crossover For Geneva Debut

Posted: 12 Feb 2017 10:59 AM PST


Audi is apparently planning an onslaught of performance crossovers for the Geneva Motor Show next month. Not only is the German automaker preparing an RS Q5 for the Swiss expo, but now reports indicate that it's gearing up to showcase an RS Q8 concept as well.
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Watch What Happens When An Amateur Drives A McLaren With One Hand

Posted: 12 Feb 2017 02:57 PM PST


Keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel. We can hardly stress that enough. The driver in this video didn't, and the result, suffice it to say, was less than satisfactory.
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An Apple Car May Never Happen But Here Are 5 Designs Inspired By Its Products

Posted: 12 Feb 2017 08:56 AM PST


Perhaps unsurprisingly, Apple's car project still appears to be up in the air.
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BMW Talks About Its Most Successful 5-Series Ever, The F10

Posted: 12 Feb 2017 07:59 AM PST


For BMW, launching the sixth-generation F10 5-Series meant dropping the controversial -albeit characterful- design of the E60 and reminding fans about the beautifully-sculpted E39.
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Mamma Mia, A Perfect Green Lancia Fulvia Is Now Offered In Auction

Posted: 12 Feb 2017 07:00 AM PST


You don't have to be a hardcore Lancia fanboy in order to appreciate this gorgeous example of a Fulvia 1.3S finished in its original Verde Cascine color.
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What's The Difference Between Powersliding And Drifting?

Posted: 12 Feb 2017 06:03 AM PST


Nowadays, the words 'powersliding' and 'drifting' are used interchangeably, as if they mean exactly the same thing. They don't.
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All-New BMW 540i On Display In Sport Line Trim

Posted: 12 Feb 2017 10:47 PM PST


If you're a BMW fan, models such as this new-generation 540i Sport Line will remind you that there's more than one way to dress up a 5-Series.
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