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Elon Musk, space entrepreneur and Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] mastermind, has often been likened to a comic book superhero—most frequently, Iron Man—and in this video, we have yet more evidence to support the theory. Musk appears to be aging in reverse. While some would seek to benefit from Musk’s possible use of hair transplant technology, we think the explanation is more complex. Screw Occam’s razor. This is serious. ALSO SEE: Acceleration-Improving Tesla Model S P85D Update Coming, Musk Tweets In 1999, a presumably young and fiery Elon Musk had achieved an early round...
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Nissan Juke RSnow Makes Tracks
Nissan puts tracks on a Juke NISMO RS to create the RSnow.
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Dodge Proves The 2015 Charger Hellcat Can Go 204 MPH: Video
See this speed test video of the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat.
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Brit Man First To Acquire Trifecta Of Current Hypercars
Most folks might dream of owning one super or hypercar. The current crop of poster-worthy vehicles include the Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1, and the Porsche 918 Spyder. Paul Bailey is a man who dreams a bit bigger. The U.K.-based businessman just completed the Trifecta, and snagged the keys to all...
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Jaguar F-Pace Spied, Lamborghini Aventador SV Leaked, 'Furious 7' Teased: Today’s Car News
Jaguar recently confirmed that its first-ever SUV will be called an F-Pace, and today we have new spy shots of a prototype for the vehicle. The F-Pace will compete against the likes of the BMW X3 and yet-to-debut Mercedes-Benz GLC, and should be in showrooms sometime next year. A new version of the...
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McLaren Reveals Honda-Powered MP4-30 2015 Formula One Car: Video
It’s been more than two decades since a Honda-powered McLaren has raced in Formula One, and in 2015 that partnership is being rekindled. Between 1988 and 1992, using Honda power, McLaren won eight world championships and 44 grands prix, took 53 pole positions and set 30 fastest laps, all in...
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Volkswagen has revealed yet another model we in the U.S. can only dream about. You’re looking at the all-new Golf GTD Variant, essentially a more practical wagon version of the diesel-powered Golf GTD hot hatch. It makes its debut at March’s Geneva Motor Show and like its five-door sibling it won’t be landing on these shores anytime soon. That’s a shame, because the Golf GTDs are ideal for anyone looking for a sporty car that’s also economical. Power comes from a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder TDI diesel engine good for 181 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of...
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Nissan, Infiniti Backtrack On Radical Performance Offerings
A lot can change in a year, especially in the auto industry it would seem. Not long ago, senior Nissan and Infiniti execs were touting some pretty radical performance offerings but now it looks like the cars are all off the table. In the Nissan camp, there were plans for an electric sports car...
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Henrik Fisker Looks To Form Joint Venture With Indian Firm
It appears Henrik Fisker hasn’t given up on making a lasting statement in the automotive world. After suffering the setback of seeing his own car company go bankrupt and then sold off to Chinese interests, the Danish designer and entrepreneur is now seeking a tie-up with a firm in India...
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Report: New Fiesta RS may join Focus RS in Ford’s hot hatch fleet
The Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] is about to unleash upon the world a new generation of its Focus RS on February 3, however, the car may not be the only high-performance hatchback in the Blue Oval’s fleet for very long. News has emerged that Ford is working on a version of its Fiesta hotter...
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Germany Plans Autonomous Car Test Program On High-Speed Autobahn
The German government announced a new test program for self-driving cars.
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FCA Going Back To The Super Bowl
The marketing team of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] loves the Super Bowl. Oh, it's not because their team is any good (we assume they're all Lions fans) but rather because they get a chance to go all Mad Men and flex their creativity. You'll no doubt remember the famous spot with Eminem...
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McLaren has confirmed a new model called the 675LT that will pack a hellish 666 horsepower. It will be the most extreme variant in a new family of cars called the Super Series, other members of which will include the 625C and 650S. Audi’s next-generation A4 due out later this year will be the automaker’s first road car to feature a new hybrid-based all-wheel-drive system called e-quattro. It will combine an internal combustion engine with two electric motors and offer outputs in excess of 400 hp. After a string of teasers and concepts, Honda is finally preparing to show the world...
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Mercedes-Benz To Outsource R-Class Production To AM General
The R-Class is no longer sold in the U.S., but it's still built here.
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McLaren Confirms New 675LT, Announces Super Series Family Of Cars
McLaren has confirmed that its new track-focused supercar based on the 650S will be called the 675LT, where the “675” portion of the name represents the car’s output in metric horsepower and the “LT” signifies an extended long-tail design similar to that used on the...
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New A4 To Be First Audi Road Car With e-quattro Hybrid All-Wheel Drive: Report
Audi’s new A4, due out later this year, will be the automaker’s first road-going vehicle to feature a hybrid-based all-wheel-drive system called the e-quattro. The e-quattro system has been used by Audi in its Le Mans prototype racers for the past couple of years, where it’s known...
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Alpine Vision Gran Turismo Concept Is A 21st Century Speedster: Video
By this point, you may be getting a little tired of all the new Vision Gran Turismo concepts being churned out in celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Gran Turismo video game series, but the latest from Renault is certainly a sight to behold. The car is technically an Alpine, Renault’s...
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More Details On Porsche’s Hardcore Boxster
We recently brought you spy shots of a prototype for a new variant of the Porsche Boxster that we called an RS Spyder. Since the sighting of the prototype, some new information has emerged. According to Autocar, the new Boxster variant may be badged a Club Sport, a name Porsche is yet to utilize...
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About a month ago, it was revealed that Aston Martin was seeking additional funds to develop some new technologies as well as additional models beyond the planned replacements for the Vantage and DB9 sports cars. This week, the chairman of key Aston Martin investor Investindustrial, Andrea Bonomi, confirmed that the Italian private equity firm will pledge the necessary funds required by Aston Martin. MUST WATCH: Mercedes-Benz May Have The Best Ad Of Super Bowl XLIX: Video “Aston has an industrial plan which is growing in its ambitions and we have always planned to participate in all...
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Family To Auction Massive Classic Car Collection, Including Duesenbergs, Ferraris & A Shelby Cobra: Video
Father and son Paul and Chris Andrews have amassed a wonderfully diverse collection of automobiles. The vehicles range from vintage Duesenbergs to old pickup trucks on over to 1980s dream sports cars. All together, the Andrews have over 100 vehicles in their possession and they're all in amazing...
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Bentley Appoints Michael Winkler As New U.S. Chief
Bentley, which is enjoying record sales at the moment, here in the U.S. and across the world, has announced it is appointing Michael Winkler as the new head of Bentley Motors Inc., the automaker’s unit responsible for the Americas. A total of 3,186 Bentleys were sold in the Americas in 2014...
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Jay Leno's 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3: Fans' Choice
Fans persuade Jay Leno to keep his Mercedes 300 SEL 6.3 all original.
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2016 Ferrari FF M Spy Shots
We recently brought you a spy video showing a FF with makeshift exhaust pipes and a louder-than-usual engine testing at Ferrari’s Fiorano track in Italy, confirming that work was well underway on an update for the striking grand tourer. Now, a camouflaged prototype has been spotted undergoing...
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Lamborghini Huracán Wrecked At 200 MPH Posted For Sale
When you wreck a car going nearly 200 mph, it's going to be in pretty rough shape. That's what happened to a Lamborghini Huracán you've seen grace these pages on multiple occasions. The driver was traveling on a Hungarian highway when he lost control of the car. His Huracán wound up...
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