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  • Dale Earnhardt, Jr. got married on New Year’s Eve

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    He may be the darling of NASCAR, but she is his darling. That may sound schmaltzy, but schmaltzy is OK when it comes to nuptials. On New Year’s Eve, 14-time NASCAR most popular driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr. married his long-time girlfriend Amy Reimann. The ceremony took place in a tent at Childress Vineyards in Lexington,…

  • This 3D-printed LS3 V-8 is a great educational tool

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    The best way to fully understand what happens inside of an engine is to take one apart and then put it back together. You’ll get your hands on the smallest of pieces that work together with the larger ones to turn air and fuel into horsepower and torque. Of course, it’s not quite that simple…

  • This guy hit 240 NYC green lights in a row in NYC

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    You probably know both hot-doggers and smooth, skillful drivers. But Noah Forman will put them all to shame. What could he possibly have done? Well, first, Forman drives in New York City. For a ride-sharing service. And that was after he switched over from driving a yellow cab. Already that means he knows more about…

  • NSX buyers get custom video, diecast car

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    Buying an Acura NSX is a special moment and Acura is making is even more special. The car is on sale now, deliveries are beginning, and Acura is providing each buyer with a video featuring (at least in part) their car. ALSO SEE: Acura NSX vs. Audi R8: We compare tech versus higher tech A…

  • Engineering Explained shares its plans for its Honda S2000 project car

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    Our friend Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained has been teaching us all about the engineering behind cars. His lessons range from maintenance considerations like how to change your oil to describing automotive systems like how rotary engines work to the physics of speed, best exemplified by his explanation of how the Viper ACR broke 13…

  • Waymo unveils Chrysler Pacifica-based self-driving prototype

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    Google on Monday unveiled a Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid-based self-driving prototype that will be taking part in various trials run by its new self-driving business Waymo. Waymo, which is led by auto industry veteran John Krafcik, aims to be among the first to offer a self-driving taxi service to the public and already has a number…

  • StarChase system could help police end high-speed chases quickly

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    What’s the best kind of high-speed chase? The one that doesn’t happen, or at least the one that is over quickly. A pursuit aid called StarChase may help the police end pursuits quickly. StarChase LLC has released the third generation of its Star Chase GPS Launcher system, and it can fool “perps” into thinking they…

  • Self-driving Chevy Bolt EVs to hit Michigan roads

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    Less than a week after the signing of the SAVE Act legislation in Michigan, the most lenient yet when it comes to self-driving cars, General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] has announced that it will start testing Chevrolet Bolt EV-based self-driving prototypes in the state. The announcement was made by GM CEO Mary Barra on Thursday and…

  • How winter tires differ from summer tires

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    Winter has begun to embrace the country in its icy grasp, and that means it’s past time you started thinking about winter tires. But are they really worth it and what do they actually do? Our friend Jason Fenske from Engineering Explained is here to help us understand the massive difference winter tires make versus…

  • Lucid Motors unveils 1,000-hp Air electric sedan

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    The Silicon Valley-based Lucid Motors, formerly Atieva, revealed what appears to be the production version of its electric sedan today, and our suspicions have been confirmed. The standard battery pack will have 100 kilowatt-hours of power and offer more than 300 miles of range. An optional pack will come later with 130 kwh and 400…