Author: Jason Cooper
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1958 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series I Heads to Auction
The 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series I, one of just 40 examples styled by Pinin Farina, is set to cross the block at The Monterey Auction 2026 with a presale estimate of $4 million to $5 million. A More Refined Ferrari 250 GT Ferrari has a long history of producing limited-production cars whose rarity…
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Kia Telluride Owner Faces Dealership Service Trust Issues
A Kia Telluride owner in Lake Charles, Louisiana, was left questioning her dealership’s service practices after discovering that her SUV’s engine had been taken apart and that two fuel injectors had been removed and used on another customer’s vehicle. Kia Telluride Arrives at Dealership After Blowout According to KPLC 7 News, Shirley Poullard brought her…
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Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Road Car Sells for $4.7 Million
A rare Porsche 911 Carrera RSR built as a road-going version of the 964-generation race car has sold for $4.7 million, despite spending most of its life in storage. Only two of the 51 Carrera RSR 3.8 examples produced by Porsche were commissioned as “Strassenversion,” or road-going, versions, and this Polar Silver car was one…
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Bugatti Destrier Transforms the W16 Bolide Into Art
Bugatti Destrier is the latest one-off creation from the automaker’s Programme Solitaire, transforming the aggressive 1,578-horsepower Bolide into a far more graceful interpretation of its W16-powered platform. From Bolide Aggression to Sculpted Elegance Bugatti may have built its last W16 engine in July, but the company continues to celebrate the iconic engine layout through its…
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BFGoodrich Le Mans Race Car Heads to 2026 Mecum Auction
A rare chapter in BFGoodrich racing history is heading to auction, as chassis HU-2, the Mazda-powered Lola T616 that won its class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on BFGoodrich street tires, is set to be featured at Mecum’s 2026 Monterey Car Week auction. The car is expected to sell for around $300,000, about…
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Dodge Charger Drift Cars Add 750 HP and Rear-Wheel Drive
Dodge Charger is getting a very different kind of performance showcase as Stellantis introduces two drift-focused builds designed to bring tire-smoking capability to the new muscle car. Both cars use the twin-turbo 3.0-liter Hurricane inline-six, but extensive modifications raise output to a “conservative estimate” of 750 horsepower. Two Dodge Chargers Built for Drifting Stellantis commissioned…
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Smart #2 Brings Back the Micro City Car With 186-Mile Range
The Smart #2 is set to revive the brand’s micro-car formula, returning to the compact city-car concept that made the Smart ForTwo famous. The new two-seat electric model has been leaked ahead of its expected global launch in October, revealing its dimensions, powertrain and available styling options. Smart #2 Replaces the ForTwo The original Smart…
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California Emissions Waiver Faces New Challenge in Congress
California’s strict vehicle emissions rules are facing a new challenge as four U.S. senators push to repeal the federal waiver that allows the state to impose regulations tougher than federal standards. Senators Move to Repeal California’s Waiver California has the largest automotive market among the 50 U.S. states, and its emissions requirements have become a…
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SRT’s eBoost Air Could Solve Turbo Lag With Electric Boost
Turbochargers are expected to power about 45% of the vehicles sold in the U.S. this year, or at least 7 million vehicles. While they can help balance performance and fuel economy, turbocharged engines can suffer from a familiar problem: a delay in power delivery known as turbo lag. SRT, the performance arm of Stellantis, believes…
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Flock Cameras Raise New Privacy Concerns Across the U.S.
Flock cameras are facing growing scrutiny in the U.S. as their expanding use of artificial intelligence and machine learning makes vehicle movements searchable across a nationwide network. While the technology can help law enforcement track down criminals and save time and resources, critics are raising concerns about how the system could be misused. Flock Cameras…
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