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C8 Corvette Drag Races Dodge Hellcat for American V8 Supremacy

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What's your favorite modern-day American V8-powered car? If you said the C8 (or C7) Chevrolet Corvette or the recently discontinued Challenger Hellcat series from Dodge, then you have come to the right place, as you are about to watch several battles between these rides. ( continue reading.

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Left your pet turtle or your 'fart sensor' in an Uber? It's been found!

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Filed under: Weird Car News Continue reading Left your pet turtle or your 'fart sensor' in an Uber? It's been found! Left your pet turtle or your 'fart sensor' in an Uber? It's been found! originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 20 Apr 2024 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rare 1970s Ferrari 400 Abandoned for 33 Years Is a Sad Sight

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When talking about barn finds, Ferraris aren't the first cars that come to mind. But while these Maranello-made sports cars aren't common barn finds, some were forgotten in storage or abandoned at some point. And occasionally, a Ferrari worth a big chunk of cash will emerge after decades in hiding. ( continue reading.

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RNR Tire Express honors the legacy of franchisee Richard Rose

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RNR Tire Express (RNR) recently closed out its annual franchise conference, where it honored the legacy of Richard Rose, who it considered one of its “trailblazing franchisees.” Rose was posthumously awarded with the franchise’s second-ever Lifetime Achievement Award. Members of the Rose family were in attendance at the conference to accept the Lifetime Achievement Award on Richard’s behalf.

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10k-Mile Family Heirloom 1966 Buick Wildcat Is So Original It Still Rolls On Factory Tires

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Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company must have done a fantastic job in February 1966; there’s no other explanation for the outstanding durability of this set of four Power Cushion tires still rolling under the heft of an impeccable 1966 Buick Wildcat Custom two-door hardtop. With 10,000 miles on the clock (all original), this example is one of the greatest of all ’66 Wildcats.

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RNR Tire Express honors the legacy of franchisee Richard Rose

Tire Review Magazine

RNR Tire Express (RNR) recently closed out its annual franchise conference, where it honored the legacy of Richard Rose, who it considered one of its “trailblazing franchisees.” Rose was posthumously awarded with the franchise’s second-ever Lifetime Achievement Award. Members of the Rose family were in attendance at the conference to accept the Lifetime Achievement Award on Richard’s behalf.

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New Hot Wheels Pop Culture Set Is Pure Magic for '90s Kids

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I am thrilled that I grew up in the '90s, before the Internet. Human relations were so much more meaningful back then. We could enjoy the little things in life and didn't need to spend thousands to be happy. Most people dream about returning to relive a certain time in their lives. But we'd best enjoy the present, as everything goes by quickly.

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This '72 Pontiac Grand Ville American Land Yacht Demands Your Attention and TLC

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Chances are, if someone asks you what your favorite classic American land yacht is, you won't mention Pontiac’s name. After all, the defunct brand is mostly known for some of its iconic muscly rides and not necessarily for its land-yachting game. However, Pontiac. ( continue reading.

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Headache-Worthy Cars, Car Buying Horror Stories And Blameless Automakers In This Week's QOTD Roundup

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Some cars are just total pains in the ass to own. They could break down all the time, be impractical for daily life or any number of other headaches , but sometimes it’s worth it. Sometimes a car is so good to drive or nice to look at or historically significant that owners will look past the fact they are a mess in… Read more.

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Super73 Aims for Title of "King of the E-Bikes" With 2024 Upgrades and Race-Inspired Looks

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Ever since the e-bike craze took off, one crew in particular has grown to be known the world over for its design and machines. That crew is Super73, and today, we dive deeper into its 2024 lineup of upgrades and models. Ladies and gentlemen, feast your eyes upon the images in the gallery. It's here that you'll lay witness to Super73's newly unveiled models for the 2024 year.

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Toyota's First Fun Camry, An Actually Cool Malibu And The Only Tucker Convertible Ever In This Week's Car Buying Roundup

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The Toyota Camry has always been a lot of good things — reliable, efficient, comfortable — but it’s never exactly been thrilling to drive. That has changed with the introduction of the ninth-generation Camry. For 2025, Toyota’s trusty midsize sedan has been pared down to just one powertrain option , a 2.5-liter… Read more.

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The Dome Tiny Home Is Minimalism on Wheels, Made Affordable

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Minimalism and downsizing go hand in hand, at least in theory. Practice shows that this isn't always the case, but The Dome aims to stand out as the exception, adding affordability as a strong point. This tiny house is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, if you will. Whatever your understanding of minimalism, it would be a perfect fit for a trend like downsizing, right?

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Weekend Zen: A Sunset Ride-Along Through Brooklyn

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Amber takes us along for a ride on her beautiful BMW F800GS with the Insta360 X4 action camera.

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Porsche's Floating House Is a $1.5 Million Prefab That Matches the Porsche in Your Garage

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If a prefabricated home is good enough as a semi-permanent residence for Elon Musk, one of the world's richest men, Tesla and SpaceX CEO, and arguably the man who's going to take mankind to Mars, then a prefab must be good enough for a regular, Porsche-owning person. A prefabricated home is an advantageous alternative to traditional housing because it ships in pieces that usually only require some assembly on site, which cuts do. ( continue reading.

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USOs, Gold Heists And Airport Mishaps In This Week's Beyond Cars Roundup

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Officially, the U.S. government has no proof that sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena are the result of alien activity. Apparently, though, the definitely-probably-not-aliens have been observed operating unidentified submerged objects in our oceans, Fox News reports. They fly, too, but when they want, they… Read more.

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Hide Your Kids, Keyvany's OTT Lamborghini Revuelto Is Coming!

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It's been a little over a year since Lamborghini unleashed the Revuelto, and deep down, we knew a controversial tuner would eventually turn it into a kitschy ride. The company's name is Keyvany, and the project appears to be in the making. These are official renderings based on pictures of the supercar released by Lamborghini d. ( continue reading.

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Tesla Troubles, Helmet Laws And Worst Deals On New Cars In This Week's News Roundup

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After just a couple of months and a few thousand miles of ownership, Tik Tok user @captian.ad’s Tesla Cybertruck was effectively a several-thousand-pound paperweight for several hours. After taking his truck to the beach and stopping off at a car wash to clean it up, he parked the truck in his garage, where it decided… Read more.

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12 Hot Wheels Cars Any Person With a Sweet Tooth Will Love

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I skated for three to four hours a day during my teenage years. So, I never gained weight despite eating plenty of sweets and drinking plenty of Mountain Dew. Things changed when I switched from skating to driving, though. Driving around the continent for international drifting and drag racing events had several downsides. Besides feeling tired for 11 months a year, I gained almost 90 lbs in 6 years.

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2024 Matchbox Mix H Will Lure You In With 24 Tiny Cars

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I've been having some strange thoughts lately. With all the stress of owning a project car, an idea slowly crept into my mind: What if we just enjoyed cars the way they left the factory? Think of the benefits. You'll spend more time behind the wheel than under the car. Maintenance costs will drop significantly as OEM parts are cheaper than upgrades.

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The All-New Chevy Silverado Fox Factory Edition Is a Bully on the Road

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A new era of super truck has begun, says Fox Factory. And they have a reason for it. The 2024 Silverado Fox Factory Edition has come to fill the void in Chevy's lineup. Now, there is one ferocious brute that can take on the Ford F-150 Raptor R and the replacement of the Ram 1500 TRX, the RHO. ( continue reading.

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Rendering: Make Room for the 2025 Cadilac CT4-V Blackwing Wagon

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What is the first model that comes to mind when thinking about sporty premium subcompact cars? Is it the BMW M2, the Audi RS 3 Sedan, or the Mercedes-AMG CLA? If you said the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing, which you likely did, given that you are reading these lines, then you should keep reading. Pricing for this model starts at $61,495 plus de. ( continue reading.

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'68 Plymouth Road Runner Commands New Ford Mustang GT Money, Does It Have Your Attention?

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Well, the answer to the question popped in the title is likely yes, as you are now here, looking to find out more about this classic muscle car that is looking for a new home. It is a first-generation ( continue reading.

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Demon 170 Drags Ferrari 812; Who Would've Known Cowboys Like Italian Food?

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What’s the one purpose Dodge made the Challenger Demon 170 for? Exactly, to put on a shiny crown of quarter-mile Ws on the 3,300 owners who got one. That’s it. It’s not built for school runs (it would be very hard for a six-year-old to explain to the principal all the rubber-smoke perfume), nor is it destined to ( continue reading.

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10 Electric Vehicles With Longer Range Than Tesla, Model by Model

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Tesla sales lost steam in the past quarter, and one explanation is that the company no longer has the best EVs in the market. When it comes to range, one of the most important buying criteria, Tesla models are losing the battle in all market segments. The range is among the mo. ( continue reading.

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American SUV Heading Down Under: 2025 GMC Yukon Shown in Right-Hand Drive

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After killing the Holdern brand in Australia, General Motors has been selling various products in the Pacific country through its GMSV (General Motors Specialty Vehicles) Division. Now, the automotive giant is getting ready to introduce the 2025 GMC Yukon. Yes, you read that right: the GMC Yukon is coming to. ( continue reading.

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Driven: Velocity Restorations Built the Ultimate ’68 Mustang Restomod, We Got To Drive It

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Driven is our signature series here at autoevolution. The place where we showcase our test drives for cars, trucks, bikes, powersports toys, and whatever else comes across our desk. But there's one common thread between everything in the Driven series: they're all brand new when we review them. But what happens when something that's both a timeless classic and brand-spanking new simultaneously comes along?

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2025 Toyota 4Runner Gets Compared to Predecessor and Land Cruiser, Has CGI Color Options

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Toyota is currently on a big roll – two of its most important markets, Europe and America, show their sales ahead of the overall market trend – and it is also preparing or has already launched some of its most important nameplates with new generations. ( continue reading.

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New 2025 BMW X3 Digitally Drops All Camouflage To Reveal Sleek Styling Before Its Premiere

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Seven years in the market is a long time for any product, especially a premium compact crossover, so BMW is about to pull the plug on the third-generation X3. However, the Munich auto marque won't remain with such a model, as its successor is right around the corner. We've seen multiple prototypes testing in the wild, partially showing their. ( continue reading.

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Hypothetical Alfa Romeo Giulietta Revival Doesn't Mind the Milano/Junior Debacle

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The latest 'scandal' across the automotive industry comes from an unexpected place – Alfa Romeo and its desire to name their first-ever all-electric automobile after the city where the Italian brand was founded in 1910, Milan. Alfa Romeo is currently headqua. ( continue reading.

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Breaking: The 2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance Is Officially the Quickest Merc Ever

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Mercedes-AMG has just unveiled the 2025 GT 63 S E Performance coupe in Shanghai, where the Chinese Grand Prix took place. The model will also hit the US market later this year with all its 805 horsepower, which makes it the quickest Mercedes ever to roll off the production line. Mercedes-AMG introduc. ( continue reading.

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500-WHP Ford Mustang GT Thrice Drags 500-WHP Toyota GR Supra, Folks Will Be Upset

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A new YouTube channel aptly named The Drag Race seeks to make a name for itself on the scene with racer interviews and quarter-mile dragstrip action. As it turns out, it seems the host is John Torres, the videographer behind another outlet focused on big and small, awkward, or exotic races. It seems that for this. ( continue reading.

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This Porsche 911 GT3 Arrived at the Shop, They Were Shocked When They Took the Cover Off

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The owner of the shop received notice that a Porsche 911 GT3 would be delivered that day. However, nobody expected it to look like that. Once they took the cover off it, they could not believe their eyes. There is no way in a million years that this car is going to return to the road. Even though it is about a decade old, the 911.1 GT3 is raw and brutal and everything in between, and it flashes from zero to hero like a bat out of hell wh. ( continue reading.

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Outside Van's Syncline Camper Van Comes With Nifty Gear Wall and Hidden Water Box

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After more than fifteen years of building custom camper van conversions, Portland-based outfitter Outside Van decided to scale up from client-commissioned builds to production models ready for nationwide distribution. Last year, the company announced what it calls the "Model Series," which for now includes two ready-to-drive adventure camper vans, the Approach and the Syncline.

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2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R 5.2L Supercharged V8 Crate Engine Costs Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Money

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The Ford Performance crate engine catalog has recently welcomed a dual-overhead-cam ruffian that costs $29,500 from the outset. Customers have to purchase a Ford Performance control pack for said engine as well, adding $2,650 to the tally. Considering that Japanese automaker Toyota wants $31,725 plus $1,350 destination charge for a brand-new RAV4 Hybrid, that's. ( continue reading.

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700HP GT-R Makes Friend's Mom Scream With Excitement

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Living in the big city for almost 15 years, I've always preferred walking to hopping on the bus or the tram. I can easily walk for six miles if I need to. To some people, that sounds mind-boggling, as they'd never pick walking over driving. We are all different. Running a marathon sounds impossible to most people, but top-level athletes only need a few hours to go the full distance.

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Cars That I Hate – Episode 3: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

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Not all cars deserve to be loved. In fact, only a select few are worthy of the average petrolhead's energy, and the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is but one ride that deserves as much hate as possible for multiple reasons. Reason 1: It's not a real BMW o. ( continue reading.

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Rendering: Next-Gen 2025 BMW iX3 Adopts the 'Neue Klasse' Design In a Heartbeat

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The Bavarian automaker introduced the G01 third-generation BMW X3 battery-electric version at the 2018 Beijing Motor Show with the model code G08 and the BMW iX3 moniker. Back then, it was just a concept, but it quickly morphed into the third member of the BMW I family as the first all-electric BMW sport utility vehicle starting in 2020. However, the all-new BMW iX. ( continue reading.