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I spent an afternoon at Super Sunday, Sacramento’s personal Monterey Car Week
You all know about Monterey Car Week. That little car show that’s considered the automotive enthusiast’s Mecca and attracts thousands upon thousands of people from all over the world? Yeah, that one. Having experienced it for the first time last year, I can attest that the green fields of The Quail and Pebble Beach mixed […] More
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F1 driver Charles Leclerc crashes Niki Lauda’s 1974 F1 car at Monaco Historic
Precision is key in Formula 1; everything has to be absolutely perfect in order to have a successful race. For Formula 1 World Driver’s Championship (WDC) points leader Charles Leclerc, everything wasn’t perfect when behind the wheel of three-time WDC Niki Lauda’s 1974 Ferrari 312 B3 at the 2022 Monaco Historic Grand Prix. Leclerc spun […] More
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Things I like about the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Series III
The other day my wife decided it was time to look for a replacement for our Toyota Sienna minivan. Look is the keyword in this review; there is plenty of looking and less buying occurring right now. It’s not that we don’t like the ‘Swagger Wagon,’ or that it’s become a lemon, or even that […] More
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NHRA heads to Virginia, Force, Hight and Smith bring home wins
Good afternoon race fans! This weekend the NHRA headed east to Richmond, Virginia for the Virginia NHRA Nationals for the first time in two years and they put on quite a show. I want to take a minute to mention Top Fuel Harley, this is one of the most insane classes in drag racing if […] More
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Move over, Ferrari — this $140M+ Mercedes could be the most expensive car sold at auction
Everyone knows that the Tour de France-winning Ferrari 250 GTO is the most expensive car sold at auction, right? A Hagerty report suggests otherwise, rumoring a one-of-two Mercedes-Benz 300SLR “Ulenhaut Coupe” has sold at a private auction for $142M. That figure is more than twice the $70M sale price for a Ferrari 250 GTO which […] More
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Cadillac unleashes the Escalade-V, packing a mean V8 punch
The odds of electric vehicles completely eclipsing their gas-powered counterparts in sales is becoming increasingly likely day by day. Even Cadillac has added an EV to its lineup with the Lyriq SUV. Despite the inevitable electrification of the industry, Cadillac has continued to pump out brawny, V8-powered monsters. The Escalade is the latest of these […] More
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Aston Martin’s first DBX707 rolls off of the production line in Wales
Aston Martin unveiled the 700+ horsepower DBX707 some three months ago as a faster, more hardcore variant of their luxury DBX SUV. The first of the lighting-quick DBX707s has been produced in Aston Martin’s Wales factory. Aston Martin’s Chief Operating Officer had a word on the very first DBX707, saying that “Aston Martin is immensely […] More
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Ron Capps and Tony Schumacher help raise funds for A Soldier’s Child Charity
On Friday evening, NHRA fan favorites Ron Capps and Tony Schumacher attended the 13th annual A Soldier’s Child Dinner Banquet in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and helped raise awareness and money for the nonprofit that has been near and dear to the hearts of Don Schumacher Racing partners Joe and Cathi Maynard since 2008. The event, made […] More
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Read this before you buy a muscle car
There are a few types of cars that provoke an emotional response quite like the American muscle car. They are the automotive icons of a tumultuous era—one of the most violently American and at the same time, a dark period for those who lived through war and civil strife of the 60s. Our parents raised […] More
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How Lamborghini came to be, thanks to Enzo Ferrari.
Let’s take a in depth look in how a dispute between Enzo Ferrari and Feruccio Lamborghini over a gearbox forged a rivalry as old as time it self, ok maybe not that old but still it’s a rivalry that has raged on since the 60’s and lets take a look at how this two brands […] More
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will.i.am and Mercedes-Benz join forces and create a striking one-off
Prominent singer/songwriter will.i.am and ever-popular automaker Mercedes-Benz have lifted the veil off of a unique one-of-one concept car. The WILL.I.AMG is a mishmash of some of Mercedes’ most luxurious models on the market and was created to support the STEAM cause for better education. A six-part documentary giving an overview of the build will premiere […] More
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We should stop doing the Cannonball Run
The world has moved beyond the need for the Cannonball Run. More
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Paywalls are Damaging our Enjoyment of Motorsport
We shouldn’t be forced to pay crazy amounts of money just to be able to watch races live. More
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Honda Civic Type R Prototype to make US debut at Mid-Ohio
This afternoon Honda announced that their all new 2023 Civic Type R Prototype will make it’s US debut July 1st – 3rd at the Honda Indy 200 NTT IndyCar Series weekend at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. During the weekend the Civic Type R will serve as the presenting sponsor of the Honda […] More
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How much is Stradman’s incredible 15 car collection worth? VINWiki has the answers
The VINWiki appraisal train continues! After thoroughly dissecting Hoovie’s Hooptie Fleet a couple of weeks ago, Ed Bolian, John Temerian, and John Ficarra are back together for another round of financial fun featuring a well-known YouTuber’s cars. This time on the table is TheStradman, YouTuber extraordinaire and owner of some of the most eye-popping cars […] More
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The Vector W8 Deserves a Second Chance
It’s so utterly, brilliantly bonkers that you can’t help but love it. More
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The Tata Nano: When The People Rejected a People’s Car
What went wrong when Tata tried to put more Indians on four wheels? More
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This barely-driven McLaren Senna GTR is begging to come home with you
Number 44 of 75 models of one of the greatest performance cars ever produced is up for sale at Bring a Trailer — and it can be yours for over $1 Million. We’re talking about the McLaren Senna GTR, a much faster variation of the vehicle that smashed Car and Driver’s “Lightning Lap” at Virginia International […] More
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NHRA goes four-wide in North Carolina, Salinas, Force, Johnson grab wins
Good afternoon race fans! This weekend the NHRA made their way to North Carolina for the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, the second four-wide race of the season and what an exciting race it was. With it being a four-wide race, things are a little different. There are only three rounds and instead of pairs, […] More
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DSR Performance launches 1150 horsepower pump gas crate engine
This afternoon DSR Performance, the aftermarket performance division of Don Schumacher Racing, launched their brand new crate engine, the DSR 1150. The 1150 is an earth shattering 1150 horsepower crate engine based on the current generation (GEN III) HEMI. This game changing crate engine has unparalleled performance levels and is designed to run on 93 […] More
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Porsche honors past with a modern Turbo-powered, stick-shift 911 Sport Classic
If anyone stays true to its roots, its Porsche. The automaker never fails to pay tribute to the historic models that made Porsche a household name. Porsche launched the “Sport Classic” in 2009 as homage to the groundbreaking Carrera RS 2.7. The Sport Classic featured retro styling and a manual transmission, similar to what you’d […] More
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Mercedes gives us our first glimpse at the new C-Class AMG
Many automakers have reshaped their fleet as hybridization and electrification sweeps the industry. Mercedes-AMG is among the first to take steps toward a more environmentally-friendly lineup of performance vehicles such as the electric AMG EQS. The C-Class’ AMG counterpart is close to production as evidenced by a tweet from Mercedes-AMG’s official account. This first-look is […] More
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Toyota announces partnership with 2021 Funny Car Champion Ron Capps and Ron Capps Motorsports
Team Toyota just got a little bit bigger! This morning Toyota and Ron Capps Motorsports announced that they have partnered and starting this weekend at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, Ron will field the Toyota GR Supra Funny Car. This addition expands the footprint of Toyota Gazoo Racing North America to […] More
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DSR Performance and Dayco North America continuing exclusive product driven partnership
This afternoon DSR Performance announced that they are extending their B2B partnership with Dayco North America in 2022 by remaining the exclusive distributor of Dayco’s 11mm blower belt for Top Fuel/Funny Car applications. DSR Performance, the retail arm of Don Schumacher Racing, specializes in offering the highest quality parts and pieces for racing and street […] More
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NHRA stampedes into Texas, Force, Hagan, Enders, Johnson lasso wins
Good afternoon race fans! This weekend the NHRA stampeded into Baytown, Texas for the NHRA SpringNationals. This race was extra special because it’s the last at Houston Raceway Park as it’s been sold and the sell out crowd got one heck of a show. Starting with Top Fuel and on the left side of the […] More
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Pulling back the curtain on the magical world of automotive prints
Prints and paintings are cool. Having a physical interpretation of what you or someone else and hanging it up for display somewhere in your abode serves both as a way of showing off the skills of the photographer as well as whatever unimaginable beauty the scene portrays. Not only can they encapsulate the beauty of […] More
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7s Up: BMW launches gas and electric-powered 7 Series flagships
Despite being one of the greatest four-door vehicles ever to grace the production line BMW’s flagship 7 Series seems to have fallen our of favor in recent years. BMW has watched competitors such as the Mercedes S Class and Audi A8 generate greater amounts consumer interest prompting a new phase for the full-size 7 Series. […] More
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Don Schumacher Racing and Red Line Oil form partnership
This weekend when Tony Schumacher takes to the dragstrip in Texas for the NHRA SpringNationals, he’ll do so with a new partner, Red Line Oil. Red Line Synthetic Oil has tapped into their extensive motorsports knowledge to create high performance products for both street vehicles and race cars and Don Schumacher Racing is thrilled to […] More
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Rivian’s CEO warns EV battery shortage will eclipse microchip supply issue
Electric vehicle production is booming as buyers shift away from gas-powered vehicles, due in part to record-high gas prices. Electric automakers have already found it difficult to keep up with vehicle demand as microchips have become increasingly difficult to obtain. Now, batteries powering electric vehicles appear to be the next key item to join the […] More
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Racers Edge Motorsports Acura NSX GT3 Evo22 earns Pro/Am podium in SRO Fanatec World Challenge America opener
This weekend SRO Fanatec World Challenge America kicked off its season with a double header at Sonoma Raceway and for the Acura teams it was a great start. Saturday’s race saw HPD Academy graduate Ashton Harrison in the #93 Racers Edge Motorsports NSX GT3 Evo22, qualify 19th while Erin Vogel in the #43 RealTime Racing […] More
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Just how much is Tyler Hoover’s hooptie fleet worth?
Have you ever looked at a YouTuber’s car collection and wondered just what kind of value that garage is holding? Perhaps you have, but the thought of scouring the internet for values and narrowing them down to that specific example was just too much effort. Perhaps you haven’t at all, in which case this post […] More
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INDI opens One EV for orders at New York International Auto Show
The electric vehicle market is gaining traction as more electric automakers establish their brands and debut vehicles. California-based INDI is the latest company is the latest company to open the order book and stake a claim in the land of electric vehicles with the One crossover. The One takes aim at a younger demographic with […] More
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ASUS Republic of Gamers named official partner of SRO Motorsports America
This afternoon ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) announced that they have officially partnered with SRO Motorsports America to expand GT Racing and the next generation of racing simulators. Robbie Montinola, SRO Motorsports America Vice President of Marketing and Communications had this to say about the partnership, “SRO has made it our mission to partner with […] More
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Daewoo Motors’ canceled car, P100, gets found and there’s an attempt going on to preserve it
On February 25th of this year, Daewoo Motor Archive Center – a non-profit organization founded in April 2021, aiming to preserve all of Daewoo Motors’ products and data – notified its followers that one of the prototypes of P100 was found in Kazakhstan. The car was abandoned for about 19 years, and it was covered […] More
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Review: The Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance is the cream of the electric crop
Highs: Ultra-modern and continuous, sleek design, unparalleled comfort, plethora of tech, ludicrous performance Lows: 21-inch wheels generate prevalent road noise on imperfect roads, lack of interior buttons for most controls can be distracting Things are buzzing in today’s electric vehicle (EV) marketplace. It’s now commonplace for both start up and established EV companies to boast […] More
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Stellantis N.V. to Introduce Updated Ram 700 to North American Market.
Recent announcements out of the Stellantis N.V. newsroom have stated that Ram 700 most commonly sold in Mexico will be migrating north of the border to showrooms across Canada and the United States as a newly branded Ram 1200. It comes as no surprise to the midsize truck buyers that after Dodge discontinued the Dakota […] More
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‘Chiaki’s Journey’ leads to podium finish for Gradient Racing in Long Beach
This weekend IMSA descended upon Long Beach for the Acura Grand Prix at Long Beach and the 100 minute sprint race was full of excitement from start to finish. In GTD, the No. 66 Gradient Racing Acura NSX GT3 Evo22 did not disappoint at their manufacturers race. Running a specialty livery featuring ‘Chiaki’s Journey’ Acura’s […] More
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The Ultima RS is an Awesome Anachronism
Super light, no driver aids, a manual gearbox and up to 1200hp on tap. Sounds awesome, right? More
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Mecum Houston 2022 sets record with $34.5 million in overall sales
Last weekend popular car auction Mecum returned to Houston, Texas and came out with an overall sales record of $34.5 million. This auction saw 1,047 vehicles cross the block with an 86% sell through rate and contributed to Mecum’s total sales for 2022, another record, of nearly $300 million. The individual sales were topped by […] More
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Route | Mill Valley is Northern California’s first communal garage and it’s much cooler than you think
Any group, regardless of hobby, needs some sort of gathering place. A clubhouse, if you will. Having a spot where you and your like-minded peers can get together and partake in whatever makes your heart skip a beat sounds like a home away from home. For automotive enthusiasts, that kind of place usually takes the […] More
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All Rise: AutoArt’s Bugatti EB110 has Entered the Court Room
Finally, AutoArt’s long anticipated Bugatti EB110 Super Sport has found its way onto my shelf. If you are a RAD-era supercar fan such as myself, you’ve probably had a Bburago 1/18 EB110 sitting on your shelf for years; decades even. Every time I glanced over at it, I wondered when the EB110 would get its […] More
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Toyota GR Corolla Hatchback Leaked With Photos + Specs Ahead Of Official Debut
The details for the upcoming GR Corolla Hatchback have leaked from Toyota, and we should be excited. More
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This one-of-seven Bentley Mulsanne Grand Limousine needs a new owner
The pinnacle of automotive luxury is a hot-debated topic. Most believe Rolls-Royce’s highly sophisticated and lavish Phantom and Ghost models take the cake. However, there is another luxury sedan that arguably trumps any Rolls-Royce: the Bentley Mulsanne Grand Limousine by Mulliner. The Grand Limousine is based on the standard Mulsanne, yet the Grand Limousine seats […] More
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Gradient Racing to run Acura anime series ‘Chiaki’s Journey’ livery in Long Beach
This afternoon Gradient Racing announced that they will have a brand new livery for the 2022 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, the third round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Their Acura NSX GT3 Evo22, driven by Mario Farnbacher and Marc Miller, will run the 100 minute sprint race, which serves as the opening […] More
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Honda tests next gen INDYCAR Internal Combustion Engine
There is always talk about new and upcoming powerplants for racing series, and this week IndyCar started testing one of theirs. Honda has officially given the 2.4 liter internal combustion component of the next gen NTT IndyCar Series hybrid power unit, it’s on track debut at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Six time IndyCar Series Champion, Scott […] More
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Mercedes-AMG’s GT Track Series is its most powerful consumer car to date
The AMG performance division of Mercedes is nearly as recognizable to the general public as it is to the car community, which goes to show how successful the automotive branch has become in its half-century-plus existence. The Affalterbach-based company won’t celebrate its 55th anniversary — and ever-growing success with both customers and in motorsport — […] More
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Patrick Adair’s Taco Bell-wrapped 720S is a bold take on exotic liveries
Owning an exotic car makes you stand out, there are no ifs or buts about that. It’s a showpiece that leads people to assume any number of things, whether true or otherwise, about your personality even before they’ve met you. That’s the power of an exotic car. For some though, purely owning one is just […] More
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The Pontiac Aztek Is A Cool Car
As a matter of a fact, its a legendary car. What other car comes with a built in vacuum, portable cooler which acts as a center console, and a tent? More
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Aston Martin returning to GT World Challenge Pro class with rock star Beechdean AMR driver line-up
This afternoon Aston Martin announced that they will be returning to the Pro class of the Fanatec GT World Series Endurance Cup for the first time since 2019 with Beechdean AMR. Beechdean AMR’s return comes in the form of a two car Aston Martin Vantage GT3 assault on the world’s premier all GT racing competition. […] More
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Mecum Glendale 2022 nets impressive $66.3 million in overall sales
Popular car auction Mecum returned the Glendale, Arizona recently, March 16th – 19th, for the fourth annual event, held State Farm Stadium and brought in their best sales numbers to date. An impressive $66.3 million in overall sales which is a 53% increase over last year’s Glendale auction, with sell through for reserve based auction […] More