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2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR Convertible Review

The 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR Convertible delivers an immersive driving experience that replaces any concern for the future with a joy for the present.
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The 2018 Honda Accord Ditches the V6 and Coupe, Keeps The Manual

Honda has revealed its next generation 2018 Honda Accord. The midsize sedan adopts Honda's latest design language, but loses the coupe and V6 versions.
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John Deere & GM Say All Your Vehicle’s Software Isn’t Really Yours

John Deere and GM have submitted requests to the U.S. Copyright office that declare they own the software in consumer products, even post-sale.
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Meet the I-Pace, Jaguar’s First All-Electric Vehicle

Jaguar has taken the wraps off its first all-electric production model. The I-Pace is a compact SUV with 240 miles of range and sports car acceleration.
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Order Up: Pricing For 2017 Mazda Miata MX-5 Miata RF Announced

The 2017 Mazda Miata folding-hardtop MX-5 RF has been priced from $33,850 for the Launch Edition model. Only 1000 Launch Edition units will be built.
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Jaguar’s i-Pace Concept is a 400HP, All-Electric Beauty

Jaguar has revealed the Jaguar i-Pace ahead of its Los Angeles Auto Show debut. The concept previews the brand's first all-electric model.
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McLaren Spent 18 Months Restoring an Ultra-Rare F1 GTR

For McLaren, there's probably no better way to market its new certified restoration service than to debut a pristine F1 GTR race car as the first graduate of the program. This particular example, chassis number 25R, led a noteworthy racing career.
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For World-Class Aerobatics Pilot Aude Lemordant, the Sky’s the Limit

Aude Lemordant can't get enough time in the sky as a two-time acrobatics World Champion at the helm Breitling's 330SC aircraft and a full-time airline pilot
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Mercedes-Benz Refreshes Its GLA Lineup, Adds The Yellow Night Edition

Mercedes has revealed its refreshed 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA lineup ahead of their introduction at the 2017 Detroit Motor Show.
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Aston Martin DB11 Hot Weather Testing

The Manual joins Chief Engineer Ian Hartler in Arizona to put the Aston Martin DB11 prototype through a series of hot weather tests.
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT Tire Review

These Off-Road Tires Are an Overlander’s Best Friend

Cooper's new Discoverer AT3 XLT squares up against BFGoodrich’s K02s as an aggressive all-terrain tire with an even higher tread life rating and comfort-oriented engineering.
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5 Coolest Reveals at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show

The 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show is packed with high profile reveals and fun surprises. We’ve picked through the list of debuts to recap five models — some production-bound, some in concept form — that leave us excited for the next few years, including vehicles from Porsche, Rivian, Jeep, Audi, and Mazda.
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The 190-MPH Lamborghini Urus Will Be the Fastest SUV on the Road

Lamborghini promised it would build the world's fastest SUV and it has finally delivered. The Lamborghini Urus makes 641 hp and will do 190 mph.
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The Africa Twin Adventure Sports Motorcycle Will Redeem All Your Routine Weekends

Following the reintroduction of the Africa Twin nameplate in 2016, Honda issued a series of changes for the bike’s 30th anniversary. Busting out like its Friday at 5 p.m., the 2018 Africa Twin Adventure Sports trim surges through dirt and gravel, leaving the weekday woes in its wake.
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Everything We Know About Ram’s New Midsize Truck

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ CEO Sergio Marchionne confirmed at the company’s five-year planning meeting that a new midsize pickup will enter production in 2021. The truck will compete against Toyota's Tacoma and Chevy's Colorado.
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Ferrari Is Seriously Going to Build 2 Windshield-Less V12 Supercars

Ferrari has revealed a pair of open-top, windshield-less production cars that are powered by V12 engines and will sell for $2 Million. The Ferrari Monza SP1 and SP2 represent a modern take on classic 750 and 860 Monza racers.
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The 710-Horsepower Ferrari 488 Pista Spider Is Finally Here

Ferrari has revealed the convertible version of its 488 Pista with the same 710 horsepower twin-turbo V8. The Ferrari 488 Pista Spider is capable of 211 mph and hits 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds.
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The Ultimate Lamborghini Aventador Has Arrived And It’s Packing 770 Horsepower

Since the Aventador went on sale in 2011, Lamborghini has slow-rolled higher performance variants to maintain excitement for its range-topping model. Now, as the supercar ages out of existence, we will see the ultimate send-off in the form of the Aventador SVJ.
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Lost 1967 Shelby GT500 Mustang Prototype Found in a Texas Field

The recent discovery of a 1967 Mustang GT500 prototype (nicknamed “Little Red”) has experts wondering how a rare Shelby found its way into middle-of-nowhere Texas. Now its new owner is looking to the Internet for answers.
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Peep This Perfectly Restored 1969 Ford Bronco Up for Auction

This 1969 Ford Bronco was a test vehicle before being sold to the company's racing partners. After a meticulous restoration, it's now ready for the Monterey Car Week auction block, where's it's expected to sell for over $200,000.
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Lotus Cars Will Get a Massive Cash Injection to Compete With Porsche

Despite its rich motorsport and road car history, Lotus Cars has never been much more than a niche sports car builder. Thanks to a massive investment from parent company, Geely, the UK manufacturer may soon go toe-to-toe with luxury rivals like Porsche.
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The 2019 Range Rover Lineup Includes Land Rover’s First-Ever Plug-In Hybrid

Land Rover has revealed its 2019 Range Rover lineup in full, including specs for its first plug-in hybrid model, the P400e. Other highlights include wade-sensing tech and new driver assistance features.
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The All-New Ariel Atom 4 is a Civic Type R-Powered Rocket

Now in its fourth generation, the Ariel Atom is the same wild-looking track car as its predecessors, but with a new Honda Civic Type R engine with 320 horsepower. Here's everything we know so far.
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Modern Muscle Cars: Ford Mustang v. Chevrolet Camaro v. Dodge Challenger

With each passing year, the three muscle car kings — Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Mustang, and Dodge Challenger — grow more potent, technologically advanced, and altogether exciting. It's hard to keep up, but we’ll do our best to lay out all the specs in this modern muscle car matchup.
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Travis Pastrana Crushes Evel Knievel’s Motorcycle Records in Las Vegas

On July 8, 2018, Travis Pastrana broke three of Evel Knievel's motorcycle records in Las Vegas: jumping over 52 crushed cars, 16 Greyhound buses, and the infamous Caesars Palace fountain. Watch all three here.
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Chevy Finally Puts a Price on the 2019 Silverado Pickup

Chevrolet has revealed pricing information for its best-selling model. The 2019 Silverado pickup will start at a lower figure, but upper-level trims see a bump.
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Volkswagen is Bringing Back the Classic Microbus and We Can’t Wait

Volkswagen has announced it will build a production version of its all-electric I.D. Buzz concept, effectively reviving the Microbus of the late 1960s. We're due for a wait, though, as the van is slated for release in 2022. That should give you plenty of time to tie-dye your wardrobe.
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Chevy Blazer Returns as a Camaro-Faced, Front-Drive Crossover

Chevrolet’s iconic Blazer is making a comeback in 2019 with Camaro-inspired styling and a distinct lack of off-road credentials. The new Chevy Blazer was shown this week in Atlanta and will slot between the Equinox and Traverse in the automaker's crossover lineup.
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The All-New Humvee Hits Harder, Blocks Better, and Goes Further

The Humvee has been a staple of the U.S. military for decades, but the current model is getting old. Now AM General has introduced a new version, the NXT360, with better offense, defense, and off-road capability.
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Ram is Going after Ford with a Dino-Truck of Its Own: Meet the Dodge Rebel TRX

Tired of watching Ford's Raptor soak up the off-road pickup truck spotlight, RAM will build the Rebel TRX. The production model will be based on the 2016 Concept.
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Rolls-Royce Finally Drops Details on Cullinan, Its Crown Jewel and First SUV

Rolls-Royce has finally dropped the curtain on the Cullinan. Named after the largest diamond known to man and billed as the company's most highly anticipated model ever, Rolls-Royce Cullinan is the brand's first-ever SUV. Here are all the details.
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Ducati Monster History: See How the Iconic Motorcycle Has Evolved Over 25 Years (Photos)

The Ducati Monster created the "naked" street bike category in 1993. Twenty-five years later, the Italian manufacturer is celebrating this iconic motorcycle's birthday all over the world. See how the designed has evolved over the past two decades in a photo gallery.
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Driving the Porsche 911 GT3 is a Revelation We Should All Experience

Our first spin in a modern Porsche 911 is a revelation of performance vehicle engineering. After test-driving the sports car for a week, we wish everyone would get a chance to experience this engineering marvel. Perhaps a petition is in order.
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Hot Wheels Celebrates 50th Anniversary with U.S. Tour in Search of New Models

Hot Wheels is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a cross-country tour. The traveling car show will visit 15 cities around the United States in search of real-life cars to be transformed into diecast models.
McLaren 720S Review

The 2018 McLaren 720S Might Be the World’s Most Practical Supercar

The 2018 McLaren 720S embodies a supercar's best traits while offering unprecedented accessibility. This could be the most usable performance car weapon yet. We take a closer look at the 720S' best qualities, from its speed to its comfy interior.
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The Duke is a Custom-Built Land Rover Defender Looking for an Excuse to Fight

Arkonik's custom built D110 recreations are one of the best ways to experience classic Land Rover Defender grit and style with modern conveniences.
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American Flat Track Racing is Finally Making a Comeback

American Flat Track racing, the original extreme sport, is making a comeback. To see what all the fuss is about, we attended the 2017 Championships.
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Ford Reintroduces Ford Ranger Pickup to the U.S. Market

Ford took the wraps off its 2019 Ranger pickup at the 2018 Detroit Motor Show. The Ford Ranger will be sold in the U.S. for the first time since 2011.
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Why Tires Make All the Difference at the Race Track

Of all the lessons you will learn at the race track, only one can be grasped after the very first corner: tires change everything. Tire Rack gives The Manual the rundown on race tires.
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Koenigsegg Absolutely Shatters Bugatti’s Speed Record

Koenigsegg has topped Bugatti's record for 0 to 249 to 0 mph acceleration and braking just two months after the Chiron made headlines.
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Watch the Koenigsegg Agera RS Become the Fastest Production Car on the Planet

Swedish supercar builder Koenigsegg has set a new production car top speed record of 277.9 mph with its Agera RS during a pair of recorded runs in Nevada.
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Pro Skier Jon Olsson’s Audi RS6 Wagon Churns Out 725 Horsepower

Jon Olsson has built another Audi wagon, this time with tuning from ABT Sportline. The two-toned RS6+, dubbed Project Phoenix, makes 725 horsepower.
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What to Expect From Your First Road Racing Experience

Amateur road racing is one of the most expensive hobbies out there, but it's also one of the most rewarding. In this two-part feature, we'll outline how to get started and what to expect from your first race.
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Range Rover Sport Climbs 45-Degree ‘Heaven’s Gate’ Route in Its Latest Off-Road Test in China

In a world first, Land Rover sent a Range Rover Sport up 45-degree and 999 steps to the natural stone arch, Heaven's Gate, in China.
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This Ringbrothers Custom AMC Javelin AMX is a 1970s Sensation

To celebrate Prestone's 90th anniversary, Ringbrothers customized a 1972 AMC Javelin AMX with 3D printing and a whole lot of yellow paint.
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This Rally-Prepped Porsche 356 is Only as Impressive as its Trailblazing Driver

Renee Brinkerhoff and her Valkyrie Racing team are on a mission to conquer rally stages across all seven continents. Piloting her Porsche 356A race car, Renee is unstoppable.
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The Ultimate Supercross Experience Includes a Riding Lesson from Ricky Carmichael

Our first Supercross experience takes place at the Anaheim 1 season opener and includes a one-on-one riding lesson from The GOAT, Ricky Carmichael.
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Nissan’s Adventure-Ready Xterra May Return from the Grave

After being discontinued in 2015, the Nissan Xterra SUV may return in 2019, along with the redesigned Frontier pickup truck.
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Born to be Bad? Then this Low-Mileage 1987 Buick Grand National GNX is for You

RK Motors is selling a 1987 Buick Regal Grand National GNX — one of the most impressive performance cars of the decade – for a small fortune.
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File Under Frivolous: Jeep’s 707-HP Trackhawk is Lovably Loony

SRT took the supercharged V8 out of a Hellcat and crammed it into a Jeep Grand Cherokee to make one of the world's fastest SUVs. The Trackhawk takes flight.