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Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead CoupĂ© Waterspeed Collection: a literal ‘land yacht’

The Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé Waterspeed Collection is the latest special-edition model to come out of the company's Bespoke division.
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Gentlemen, start your engines. Audi sets driver lineup for 2014 World Endurance Championship

Audi will contest the 2014 World Endurance Championship with an updated version of its R18 e-tron quattro hybrid and a battle-tested slate of drivers.
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Audi’s glass engine is a literal window into how its synthetic new ‘e-fuels’ burn

Audi is testing new synthetic fuels called "e-fuels," which it claims burn cleaner than gasoline or diesel due to their unique chemical composition.
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BMW’s 4 Series Gran Coupe is the ultimate no-compromise 4-door coupe

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is yet another permutation of the 3 and 4 Series. The only thing that's different is the styling.
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Quant E-Sportlimousine will test new battery tech (and the limits of the term ‘sport’)

The Quant e-Sportlimousine is an electric luxury car prototype set to debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. It will feature a new type of battery.
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Toyota TS040 Hybrid prepares to do all-wheel drive battle with Audi and Porsche at Le Mans

The Toyota TS040 Hybrid is the Japanese automaker's latest attempt at a winning Le Mans prototype. Will it defeat Audi and Porsche this June?

Ford Mustang versus Chevrolet Camaro: The ultimate American car rivalry

Mustang vs Camaro: Those words can easily spark a fight among fans of American performance cars. For nearly 50 years, these two icons
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Good news, lunatics! Radical’s racer-for-the-road RXC will be sold in the U.S.

The Radical RXC will make the trip across the pond, thanks to a very committed customer. It will be sold only in California initially.
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With plenty of horsepower and punctuation, the Camaro Z/28.R racer heads to Daytona

The Chevrolet Camaro Z/28.R will bring the historic Z/28 nameplate back to racing when it debuts at the Rolex 24 at Daytona later this week.
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Look out Sasquatch; Ken Block’s RaptorTRAX is coming to a mountain near you

Ken Block is known for doing crazy things with cars, and this might be his craziest scheme yet. The RaptorTRAX F-150 is set to star in an upcoming video.
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Did McLaren’s P1 hyper hybrid set a 6-minute Nurburgring production-car lap record?

The McLaren P1 lapped Germany's Nurburgring in under seven minutes, but the specific time may have been closer to six-and-a-half.
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Lamborghini’s ludicrous off-roader SUV, the Urus, confirmed for 2017 production date

The Lamborghini Urus SUV will go into production in 2017, the Italian carmaker's CEO says. It will be Lamborghini's first SUV since the 1980s LM002.
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Hyundai planning Mercedes AMG-rivaling, V8-powered Genesis Sedan? You bet

The Hyundai Genesis isn't a favorite of speed freaks, but that could change soon. Hyundai is reportedly considering a V8 AWD performance model.
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You paid how much for a totaled Ferrari?! ‘Fast ‘N’ Loud’ F40 just fetched $740K at auction

Fast N' Loud's Ferrari F40 sold for over $740,000 at the Barrett-Jackon auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. The car was restored on an episode of the show.
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One pricey pony: First production 2015 Ford Mustang sells for $300K at auction

The first 2015 Ford Mustang sold for $300,000 at the 2014 Barrett-Jackson collector car auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, with proceeds going to charity.
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Shout ‘I want this…I HAVE to drive this!’ about a Camry? That’s Toyota’s design challenge

The Toyota Camry is one of the most boring cars on the road, but the Japanese carmaker hopes to change that with more exciting styling.
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Shelby Cobra relives past racing glory with 50th anniversary FIA special edition

The Shelby Cobra may have been born over 50 years ago, but it's still around in reproduction form. The latest replica celebrates its 1964 FIA-racing debut.
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Losing traction, Porsche’s extreme 911 GT2 may get the axe, executive says

The Porsche 911 GT2 is one of the most extreme sports cars around, but its time may be up. Porsche's 911 product manager says a new model is in limbo.
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Toyota tests hydrogen fuel tanks… with bullets

The Toyota hydrogen fuel cell vehicle has its naysayers, which Toyota tried to silence by firing bullets at hydrogen fuel tanks as a durability test.
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McLaren plans hardcore MP4-12C model to rival Ferrari 458 Speciale

The McLaren MP4-12C supercar could become the basis for a more extreme variant, in the vein of the Ferrari 458 Speciale.
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Lexus RC F vs. BMW M4: Which luxury hotrod belongs in your heated garage?

The BMW M4 inherits the M3 coupe's crown, but it will have a challenger in the form of the Lexus RC F. Which will come out on top?
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After its 4-door sales soar, Porsche ponders a mid-size BMW 5 Series rival

Porsche may continue its march into the mainstream with a less-expensive sedan aimed at the BMW 5 Series and other cars in the same segment.
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Nissan’s rear-wheel drive retro runabout IDx concept gets the green light for production

The Nissan IDx concepts were a hit at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, and now Nissan is apparently getting ready to put one of them into production.
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Ford relives hot rod glory days with reproduction 1932 Coupe body shells

The 1932 Ford is the ultimate hot rod, and now gear heads can build "new" ones with reproduction body shells offered through Ford Component Sales.
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Audi’s 2015 A8 L Security is the perfect car for opulence-loving doomsday preppers

The 2015 Audi A8 L Securirt is an armored version of the Audi A8 full-size luxury sedan, featuring steel, ceramic, and aluminum reinforcement.
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Subaru’s raptor-inspired 2015 WRX STI claws at the pavement with 6 traction modes

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI takes its rightful place as Subaru's ultimate performance car, with a meaner look and a 305 hp engine to back it up.
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2014 Dodge Dart Blacktop prowls the pavement with upgraded styling for a piddly $295

The 2014 Dodge Dart Blacktop joins Dodge's line of Blacktop special-edition models with more sinister styling and the same features as a Dart SXT.
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Nissan’s Sport Sedan Concept: the Maxima we’ve been praying for (minus rear-wheel drive)

The Nissan Sport Sedan Concept previews the styling of future Nissans, in particular the next Maxima full-size sedan. Will it make Nissan interesting again?
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Porsche’s 911 Targa 4, 4S are the coolest things since, well, the last Targas

The 2014 Porsche 911 Targa 4 and Targa 4S bring back Porsche's classic Targa roof, with the mechanicals from the latest 911 Carrera 4 and 4S.
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Mercedes-Benz’s S600 adds much-needed V12 dynamism to the iconic luxury landship

The Mercedes-Benz S600 luxury sedan debuted in all of its V12 glory at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, with all of the luxury and tech expected.
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This isn’t Michael Scott’s Sebring: Chrysler’s all-new 200 wows with sophisticated styling

The 2015 Chrysler 200 marks a major shift from the awkwardly-styled car it replaces, and the rental-spec Sebring. It might restore Chrysler's reputation.
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Ford puts its ever-masculine 2015 F-150 pickup truck on a diet but stuffs it full of tech

The 2015 Ford F-150 full-size pickup truck was unveiled at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, sporting a lighter curb weight and smaller 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6.
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Would you buy a Chinese car? Well, you’ll get your chance, as BYD heads Stateside in 2015

BYD hopes to be the first Chinese carmaker to establish itself in the United States. So far, its attempts to sell the e6 electric car have failed.
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Luxury fit for a couple labradores: 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class wagon leaked

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class wagon was revealed in a leaked photo, and is expected to debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show in March.