Category: Latest News
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2019 Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupe spy shots
Buyers seeking a combination of luxury, performance and stunning good looks would do well to take a gander at Mercedes-AMG’s S63 Coupe. The sensuous lines and supercar-like performance thoroughly impressed at the car’s debut in 2014, and now the team at AMG is out to improve the formula. The engineers are working on a subtle…
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Lamborghini looks to carbon fiber for engine parts
Carbon fiber has been slowly making its way into structural components for new cars in order to save weight while adding strength, but up until now no automaker has suggested that the composite could be used for engine internals. Lamborghini’s CEO told reporters in Washington, where it has its Advanced Composite Structures Laboratory, that the…
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Bloodhound SSC secures funding to break land speed record
A British team composed of top Formula 1 and aerospace industry engineers has announced it has secured funding for its attempt to break the existing world land speed record. At the wheel of the outlandish Bloodhound SSC vehicle will be the world’s fastest man, Andy Green, who has held the 763 mph record for almost…
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GM, NASA create robotic ‘power glove’
General Motors says that it has worked with NASA to bring the Nintendo Power Glove to life—well, a far more sophisticated version of the raddest part from “The Wizard.” (And yes, that includes Fred Savage.) The RoboGlove is designed for both the health care and manufacturing industries. Its task is simple: To provide humans with…
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‘Top Gear’ host Chris Evans resigns amid dismal ratings
New Top Gear frontman Chris Evans has called it quits after just six episodes. Evans, who has starred on both radio and television, confirmed the news via Twitter. “Gave it my best shot but sometimes that’s not enough,” Evans said in a Twitter post. “The team are beyond brilliant, I wish them all the best.”…
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F1 aerodynamics mean no big wings on British sports car
The British company Elemental revealed its Rp1 sports car at last weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Rp1 is built around a carbon composite tub, and buyers have a choice of two Ford EcoBoost engines: a 180-horsepower 1.0-liter 3-cylinder or a 320-horse 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. What makes this car unique, however, is its use of Formula…
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Fatal crash in Florida is first reported Tesla Autopilot death
An Ohio man is dead after the Tesla Model S he was riding in crashed into a semi-truck on May 7, Florida Highway Patrol officials confirmed. According to witnesses and authorities, the man may have been watching a movie before the crash. In a statement posted on its website, Tesla confirmed the man was using…
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F1 sound on the cheap, ugly history, Evo vs. Focus RS and more: This Week On The Forums
Eating a meal with young children is seldom a relaxing or enjoyable experience. But feeding wee ones after they’ve seen a personified potato have its skin peeled off and baby carrots get eaten alive? That’s likely even less fun. Unfortunately, some parents now face that challenge, because as The Guardian reported this week, a California…
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Funny Car and off road champs swap rides (sort of) in new video
You might think that car racing is all the same, regardless of the type of vehicle. Well, we sure hope you don’t, but if you needed any proof, this video released by the folks at Snap-On Tools should debunk any concern you might have had. In the video, we get to watch Funny Car champ…