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Alfa Romeo: A Common Thread

Alfa Romeo: A Common Thread

Brothers Howard and David Swig showcase two of their favorite cars: a 1959 Alfa Romeo Veloce Zagato, and a 1960 Giulietta Sprint Veloce. The siblings inherited their love for classic cars from their dad, and continue to bond over it as adults. Another awesome Petrolicious short.

2017 Aston Martin Vantage GT8

2017 Aston Martin Vantage GT8

Aston Martin is making just 150 of this special Vantage, drawing inspiration from the V8 Vantage GTE race car. The 446hp GT8 cuts weight by about 220lb. using an ample dose of carbon fiber and other tweaks, and improves grip and downforce with lots of aero bits.

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Leno Rides the Ducati XDiavel S

Leno Rides the Ducati XDiavel S

Jay Leno’s Garage gets a look at Ducati’s first ever cruiser. It has an L-twin that produces up to 156hp and 95lbft of torque. Jay found its feet-forward stance and handlebar position to be very comfortable, and the bike itself to be nimble and versatile. Test ride at 13:33.

2016 M2: A Great Sequel

2016 M2: A Great Sequel

Motor Trend’s Ignition takes the new BMW M2 Coupe out on the track and on the road to see if it can recreate the magic of the 1M. Despite gripes about the manual’s rev-matching feature, and a few cost-cutting measures, they find that it’s a fun car worthy of the M badge.

The World’s Fastest Convertible

The World’s Fastest Convertible

Hennessey celebrated its 25th anniversary by having its Venom GT Spyder set a new world speed record for an open-top sports car: a blistering 265.6mph, besting the previous record set by the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse by more than 11mph.

Bruiser Conversions Jeep JK Crew

Bruiser Conversions Jeep JK Crew

Bruiser Conversions turns Jeep Wranglers into monstrous off-road pick up trucks that they call the JK Crew. Each build varies in specs, and this particular unit’s already been sold, but the shop can fit it with custom suspension, bumper, tube doors and more.

2016 Focus RS: Best Hot Hatch Ever?

2016 Focus RS: Best Hot Hatch Ever?

“It’ll make you look like a hero, it will make you feel like a hero.” With Mercedes-Benz and Audi joining the hot hatch market, Carfection’s Alex Goy thinks that the new Ford Focus RS not only stands a chance, but is in fact better than anything that came before or alongside it.

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Ford x Metal Gear Solid

Ford x Metal Gear Solid

“A Ford?” Solid Snake? More like Sellout Snake. Voice actors David Hayter, Paul Eiding and Doug Stone reprised their roles as Snake, Col. Campbell and Psycho Mantis in a pair of commercials for Ford vehicles. The Captain Planet ad is also funny.

Clarkson, Hammond & May’s Show Title

Clarkson, Hammond & May’s Show Title

“You know what I thought of in bed the other day…” “Is it called, “God that’s small”?” Amazon UK teases its upcoming car show by showing off its prized hosts’ chemistry and trademark corniness. We’re partial to this suggestion. Or Comedians in Cars Getting Hot Tea.

2017 Aston Martin Vantage GTS

2017 Aston Martin Vantage GTS

This combination of the V8 Vantage S and the Vantage GT is exclusive to the US. It has the same 436hp 4.7L V8 engine but with the choice of a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed auto. You can choose between a sporty or a luxurious trim as well as a fixed roof or a drop top.

World’s Fastest Drift

World’s Fastest Drift

Nissan’s NISMO performance division teamed up with the tuners at GReddy to push a GT-R up to 1380hp, set all of its power to go to the rear wheels, then turned it over to the able hands and feet of drift champ Kawabata Masato, who managed to pull off a 30º drift at 189mph.

Off-road Smart Fortwo

Off-road Smart Fortwo

Smart made fun of its compact car’s lack of off-road capabilities. YouTuber Mr George said, “Challenge accepted.” He replaced his Fortwo’s wheels, suspension, radiator and stripped the car bare to make a cute mud buggy. Sadly, it still has the same 41hp engine.

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A Ferrari in the Snow

A Ferrari in the Snow

It’s a rare enough sight to lay eyes on a Ferrari F40, but to see one hooning about in the snow is something we never thought we’d witness. Driver Takeshi Kimura made some powder fly in an F40 at Japan’s Ryuoo Ski Park, with the help of some chains and tire studs.

CityMobil2 Autonomous Bus

CityMobil2 Autonomous Bus

Trikala, Greece is testing driverless public transit vehicles being developed by the EU’s CityMobil2 group. The 10-passenger bus is essentially a road train. It doesn’t change lanes and follows a closed route, but it can be remote controlled if needed.

Man vs Car vs R/C Car

Man vs Car vs R/C Car

It’s a highly imbalanced race between parkour athlete Ronnie Shalvis, a Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe, and a Traxxas R/C truck. But each one has demonstrates their unique advantages in this fun and action-packed clip from Devin Graham’s Teamsupertramp.

Hexlox

Hexlox

A magnetic pin that blocks the cap of #4, #5 and #6 hex bolts, the ones commonly used to secure bicycle parts. Each pin is angled and so small that only the Hexlox key can take it out, and each order of pins only works with the key that comes with it.

CycleBoard

CycleBoard

The CycleBoard is a three-wheeled electric scooter with tilting front wheels, making it easy to steer. It lasts up to 20mi per charge and has 5 speed settings, up to 20mph. Optional accessories include a U-lock, fenders as well as smartphone and camera mounts.

Motorelic Honda FT500 Ascot

Motorelic Honda FT500 Ascot
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Motorelic overhauled Honda’s failed street bike into its ideal form. They lowered its front forks, added a rear hoop then worked their metalworking magic with the front plate, seat and exhaust. Homeward Bound’s racing paint job completed the rebirth. More here.

Sidecar Motocross Jump

Sidecar Motocross Jump

Silodrome spotted this insane bit of footage from an very unusual motocross race, in which a passenger rides along in a sidecar. There’s just something so surreal watching these unwieldy things go flying through the air. More here.

2017 Volvo S60 & V60 Polestar

2017 Volvo S60 & V60 Polestar

The normally tame Volvo S60 sedan and V60 wagon get a big boost from Polestar, bumping them to 367hp, reducing weight, and tuning the all-wheel drive and 8-speed gearbox for performance. The Swedish Racing Green paint instantly makes them faster too.

Acton Blink Board

Acton Blink Board

Acton went for a more traditional size than others, and a 15mph top speed to come up with one of the most affordable electric skateboards you can get. The Blink Board lasts up to 6mi per charge and has two speed modes.

BMW M4: Factory

BMW M4: Factory

Director Alessandro Pacciani shot this phenomenal promo spot for the BMW M4, which is the epitome of carporn. Be sure to turn up the volume and go full screen to drink in this fantastic car as it revs its way through a dramatic and surreal industrial landscape.

2016 Top Gear (Trailer)

2016 Top Gear (Trailer)

The Stig drives a truck, an Aston Martin Vulcan does donuts, Matt LeBlanc has no fashion sense, and Sabine Schmitz makes her fellow host Chris Evans literally puke in our first look at the Top Gear reboot. The new crew has some big shoes to fill, so good luck guys!

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