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Kansas Passes Law Protecting Existing Racetracks From Noise Complaints

An existing racing facility shouldn't have to worry about potential noise and nuisance issues that could arise when new neighbors start moving in. The state of Kansas agrees, as it's set to pass a bill known as the Kansas Motorsports Venue Protection Act.

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This Legendary Race Car Builder Is Reproducing One Of Its Most Iconic Models

Lola Cars built some of the most formidable and iconic race cars in motorsport history. The company's cars have propelled drivers to victories in numerous series, including three Indianapolis 500 wins. Lola went out of business in 2012, was resurrected in 2022, and is now reproducing one of the most…

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Infiniti Uses Real Gold To Paint The 2027 QX65

Infiniti recently debuted its latest coupe-like two-row crossover, the 2027 QX65. The shapely machine debuts wearing a unique paint color dubbed Sunfire Red. Take a closer look at the color, because if you find it a bit dazzling, that's owed to the actual gold used in the paint.

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The New Mercedes GLS Has 'Cloud-Based' Suspension

Mercedes’ biggest SUV just got a much-needed and comprehensive refresh. Meet the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLS, now with a flat-plane crankshaft V8, three screens on the dash, and “cloud-based” suspension. And, as usual for Benz, it looks even more preposterously over-the-top than before.

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2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE Revealed: New AMG 53 Hybrid Makes 577 HP

The Mercedes-Benz GLE has received a much-needed revamp. Despite the automaker giving the SUV a mid-cycle refresh for 2024, it is already looking dated. That will change soon when the new GLE goes on sale, which arrives with a fresh design, a tweaked interior, and updated powertrains.

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The Manual Jeep Gladiator Is Probably Coming Back: Report

It has been less than two years since Jeep killed the manual-equipped Gladiator. At the time, the automaker said most Gladiator buyers opted for the automatic transmission, which wasn’t a surprise. Manual transmissions aren’t popular, but it now appears the automaker is reconsidering its decision.

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The Ford Expedition Turns 30 And Gets Mustang Dark Horse Paint

The 1990s were when SUVs went mainstream, transitioning from utilitarian work vehicles into the comfortable family cars we know today. One of those SUVs was the Ford Expedition. It turns 30 years old in 2027, and Ford is celebrating the occasion with a 30th Anniversary Appearance Package.

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'Cannot Get By Without Gasoline Cars': Toyota Highlights Reality In Many Areas

While many carmakers were rushing to set end dates for combustion engines, Toyota remained silent. Most of its rivals have since walked back their electric-only plans, recommitting to gas-fueled cars for the next decade and even beyond. Meanwhile, the world’s largest automaker has been investing in a new family of…

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The New BMW iX3 For China Loses The Pop-Out Door Handles

When BMW teased the iX3 for China at the beginning of the year, it showed a prototype with the same flush door handles as the global version. However, a new regulation for new vehicles in China, effective January 1, 2027, outlaws this design due to safety concerns. Models already approved…

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This Ferrari 308 GTS From Magnum, PI Could Be Yours

The Ferrari 308 is already an icon, but this one here is even more special. This 1979 Ferrari 308 GTS was used in the pilot episode of Magnum, PI, the 1980s crime drama starring Tom Selleck, and you can buy it.

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You Still Have A Chance To Buy A Ford Mustang GTD

If you had high hopes of securing the purchase rights of a new Ford Mustang GTD, only to miss out, we have some good news for you. The order books are set to open back up.

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The Corvette Grand Sport Is The Beginning Of The End For The C8

Chevrolet introduced the eighth-generation, mid-engine Corvette in July 2019. The automaker faced significant challenges at the start of production, including delays due to a labor strike and the pandemic. Since then, Chevy fleshed out the C8 lineup with the Z06, E-Ray, ZR1, and, most recently, the Grand Sport, and that…

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This Is How You Drive A Nitro Funny Car At 330 MPH

Fast and quick are terms that are often used interchangeably, even if that's not correct. Quick can be used to describe how quickly something accelerates, while fast is used to describe top speeds. When discussing a Nitro Funny Car, however, you can most certainly use both terms.

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Hyundai’s Cryptic Teaser Says ‘Something Big Is Coming’

The New York Auto Show is this week, and Hyundai will have “something big” to reveal at the event. Details are nonexistent outside of the automaker’s cryptic teaser video.

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This $300K Porsche 911 Restomod Swaps Gas Engine For Electric Motor

The Porsche 911 is a driver’s dream, representing the pinnacle of combustion-powered sports cars. It wouldn’t be what is without its flat-six engine, but that doesn’t mean it pleases everyone. Some aftermarket builders are willing to buck trends and swap gas for electrons, like Kindred’s new electric G-Series 911.

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We've Reached Peak Horsepower. Now What?

When French automaker Darracq built its first 100-horsepower vehicle, it was monumental. Factory driver Paul Baras, on a stretch of road in western Belgium, would hit 104.5 miles per hour—a new benchmark for land speed worldwide.

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Toyota's New Mid-Engine Sports Car Is Getting ‘Better Every Day’

Seemingly out of nowhere, Toyota took everyone by surprise a little over a year ago when it introduced the GR Yaris M. While it wasn’t the company’s first mid-engine hot hatch concept (there was the 2008 Aygo Crazy, and yes, that was its actual name), it arrived at a time when…

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The Biggest Skoda Ever Is Packed With First-Time Features

It’s been nearly four years since Skoda signaled its intention to launch a new flagship electric model. The 2022 Vision 7S concept is about to materialize into a production model and take the title of the company’s largest vehicle ever. Peaq is the fourth EV in the lineup, slotting above…

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New Mercedes-AMG Black Series Filmed Looking Like A Road-Legal Race Car

Mercedes-AMG has been teasing a new Black Series model for a while, but so far we’ve only seen a handful of photos from the Nürburgring. Now, a fresh spy video now shows the hardcore coupe out on public roads, complete with the mandatory license plate. It makes you wonder how…

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The Aston Martin Valhalla Is A 1,064-HP Momentum Car: Review

I’m starting to think that 1,000-horsepower, mid-engined, twin-turbocharged V8 hybrid supercars are the new black. It’s almost becoming the cookie-cutter formula for a "halo" car—something that is ferociously fast and a technological representation of a brand, yet also meets strict European emissions standards. In short, it’s the path of least…

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Bugatti's Last W16 Hypercar Gets A Touching One-Off Tribute

The Bugatti W16 Mistral marks the end of an era—the legendary W16 engine—and does so with one of the most extreme and finely executed interpretations ever produced. In the “Caroline” specification, the open-top roadster becomes something beyond pure engineering: a bespoke commission where technology and craftsmanship blend to the point…

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These Are AC Schnitzer's 10 Best BMW Tuning Builds Ever

BMW enthusiasts—especially those drawn to the loudest, fastest builds—know there’s no shortage of Munich specialists. But only one tuner has been historically intertwined with the Bavarian brand: AC Schnitzer.

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Koenigsegg Gemera Production Has Finally Begun

If you've forgotten about the Gemera, we wouldn't fault you. The Swedish four-passenger hypercar from Koenigsegg was first unveiled back in 2020. It's finally heading to production now.

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Ford Mustang EcoBoost Gets Retro Upgrade Package With Bronze Wheels

The Mustang GT might be Ford’s performance offering, but the Blue Oval hasn’t forgotten about the entry-level EcoBoost offering. It launched the RTR Package for the four-cylinder Mustang last October, and now it is introducing a styling package.

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"Leno's Law" Emissions Bill Is Back, And Might Even Pass This Time

California Senate Bill 1392 aims to provide emissions exemptions for collector cars. If this sounds familiar, it's because SB1392 is a resurrected version of a prior bill dubbed Leno's Law. That prior bill failed to pass, but legislators apparently have higher hopes for this new version.

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