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Charlize Theron to play villain in “Fast 8”
The latest bit of information about the upcoming eighth installment of the Fast and the Furious franchise is that Charlize Theron will play the villain. The information was revealed overnight in a Twitter post that also reaffirmed the movie’s April 14, 2017 release date. Theron proved she can play a badass in 2015’s Mad Max:…
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Nissan sets drifting record with GT-R Nismo
Nissan has drifted its way into the record books—the Guinness ones—by drifting a GT-R Nismo at a staggering 189.49 mph. Not only did the custom GT-R nearly hit 190 mph, it did so at a 30 degree angle. As the automaker previewed earlier this week, it traveled to Fujairah International Airport in the United Arab…
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Maserati joins the big leagues with new Manhattan showroom
Maserati will join a host of other major makes in the luxury segment by having a North American flagship showroom along Midtown Manhattan’s burgeoning automotive row. Maserati’s new showroom will be located at 639 Eleventh Avenue (at the intersection of West 47th Street in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood), which puts it only a few blocks…
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Roborace autonomous racer, Ferrari F40 in the snow, Aston Martin Vantage GTE: This Week’s Top Photos
Whether you like it or not, autonomous racing, where cars dart around tracks without a human onboard, will soon be a reality. A exhibition-style competition called Roborace has already been announced and within the year will hold its first race. The cars competing were previewed in concept form this week. The big news this week…
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Jaguar cancels plans for XK successor
When Jaguar announced in early 2014 that it was ending production of the XK, there was hope we’d see a redesigned model at some point or perhaps even a large, luxurious coupe to challenge Mercedes-Benz’s S-Class Coupe. It seems that with all the growth in demand for SUVs plus the F-Type now covering the price…
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This Week’s Top Photos: The 2016 New York Auto Show edition
There were plenty of surprises at this past week’s New York Auto Show but one of the best was the unveiling of the updated 2017 Nissan GT-R. The changes are the most significant since the GT-R’s 2009 debut, and they’re likely the last before an all-new version of Godzilla arrives on the scene. Along with…
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Toyota TS050 Hybrid for 2016 WEC revealed with twin-turbo V-6, 986 hp: Video
Toyota has revealed full details for its hybrid Le Mans prototype that will compete in the 2016 World Endurance Championship, the highest echelon for endurance racing and whose highlight is the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The car is the TS050 Hybrid, which like it its TS040 predecessor will compete in the premier LMP1 Hybrid…
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2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 debuts with 640 hp, 10-speed auto: Live photos and video
If you thought the 1LE was going to be the biggest, baddest Camaro on sale this year, then you’d be wrong. The folks at Chevrolet have just dropped a new Camaro ZL1 at this week’s 2016 New York Auto Show, and the car is packing a staggering 640 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque. Just…
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Here are 5 things to never do with an automatic transmission: Video
You saw the five things you shouldn’t be doing with a manual transmission. Now it’s time to learn about five things you should avoid doing when you’re driving a vehicle with an automatic gearbox. Engineering Explained is back at it, this time showing us how we’re abusing our auto cog-swapping setups. Some of this may…
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Rosberg wins 2016 Formula One Australian Grand Prix, Alonso crashes out
Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] put on a strong showing at an action-packed Formula One Australian Grand Prix today, though a slip in strategy meant Mercedes AMG would ultimately reign supreme. The race was won by Mercedes’ Nico Rosberg. Fellow Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton crossed the line in second about 8.0 seconds later, while Ferrari’s…