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2017 Porsche 911 GT3 spy shots
Fans of Porsche’s track-focused 911 GT3 can look forward to an updated version of the car coming later this year. The complete 911 range is currently undergoing its mid-cycle update, with the most recent model to be updated being the Turbo. It looks like the next will be the GT3 and judging by the latest…
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2017 Mercedes-AMG GLC43 Coupe drops cover ahead of Paris Motor Show
Mercedes today unveiled a vehicle that will come as no surprise to fans of the German brand, the 2017 Mercedes-AMG GLC43 coupe. The GLC43 Coupe is the higher performance variant of the slope-roofed GLC300 crossover. It is defined mostly by its engine, a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 producing 362 horsepower and 384 pound-feet of torque. The…
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Adam Carolla buys a Porsche, Corvette takes on an RC car, and more: This Week On The Forums
As bait-and-switch scenarios go, Jackie Panuisiak’s was a pretty bold one. Of course, it wasn’t entirely the Canadian women’s fault, but you’d imagine that folks showing up to the Northern Alberta Lobster Festival were a little disappointed when they were served hot dogs instead of the delicious crustaceans. According to VOCM, the last-minute menu…
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First details on next-gen Audi A1 due in 2018
Volkswagen is working on a new generation of its Polo subcompact, which like its predecessor will spawn an Audi-badged version dubbed the A1. Although the idea of a premium subcompact may seem strange here, they’re all the rage in Europe where fuel prices are higher and cities more congested. These requirements warrant the development of…
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Former BBC Head admits letting Clarkson go was a mistake
I’m not sure if you’re aware, but Jeremy Clarkson was fired from his job with the BBC. He worked for a show you might’ve heard of called Top Gear. There was a fracas. There was an apology. There was no turning back really. Still, it seems the head of the BBC at the time wishes…
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Ferrari Enzo designer unveils limited edition Kode57 supercar
Former Pininfarina designer Ken Okuyama, the man credited with the design of the Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] Enzo supercar, unveiled a new creation on Friday in Monterey, California during The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering event. The car is the Kode57, a limited edition, coachbuilt supercar from the eponymous design house Ken Okuyama Design, based in…
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2016 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion photo gallery
Some have heroes with names like Griffey, Sayers, Butkus, Abdul-Jabaar, and Messier. For cars guys, the names are Gurney, Fullmer, Andretti, Foyt, McLaren, and many more. The difference is you can no longer watch Ken Griffey jack a homer, Kareem Abbul-Jabaar sink a skyhook, or Gale Sayers juke a linebacker. However, at vintage races you…
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The Quail at Carmel 2016 features stunning classics, exotic cars
The Quail at Carmel’s motorsports gathering this year didn’t disappoint. Bugatti made its North American debut of the Chiron, and Lamborghini showed off its new Centenario Roadster, but there were plenty of other cars on display at the annual gathering at the golf course. The best of show was an unrestored Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] race car,…
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2017 Volkswagen 3-row SUV spy shots
It’s been almost two years since Volkswagen confirmed plans to build a new 3-row crossover SUV at its plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. We now have spy shots of some prototypes just months out from the start of production. The new SUV was first previewed in early 2013 by the CrossBlue concept. The spy shots show…
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Possible Mercedes-AMG E63 Black Series spied
It’s been a while since Mercedes-AMG last had a Black Series in its lineup but a new one could now be brewing. A prototype for AMG’s new E63 Wagon is featured in this video from YouTube user walkoART – Videos, but the tester is sporting some modifications that suggest it may be for an even…