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Chevy Camaro GT3 Race Car is Ready to Compete

Chevy Camaro GT3 Race Car is Ready to Compete

The Sareni United / YACO Motorsport Chevy Camaro GT3 race car is pure awesome. We thought the final version debuted earlier this year, but the team did some last-minute tweaks to make it look better than ever. Even though the changes aren’t extensive, the Camaro GT3 race car now sports a large carbon fiber splitter and…

Custom 1966 Buick Riviera is Simply Amazing – Video

Custom 1966 Buick Riviera is Simply Amazing – Video

In 1966, Buick introduced its second generation Riviera, America’s take on the personal luxury car. Even though the Riviera died a silent death in 1999, early models of the vehicle were highly praised by automotive journalists and writers. So we can’t even imagine what those same writers would say about this custom ’66 Buick Riviera…

Chrysler Introduces Dodge Durango Special Service Vehicle

Chrysler Introduces Dodge Durango Special Service Vehicle

The fire fighters, police officers, and paramedics who work hard every day depend on their vehicles and to cater to these individuals, Dodge has just introduced its Durango Special Service edition.  The Durango Special Service is designed with long lasting durability as its top priority. The special service edition will come standard with the 3.6L…

Scion FR-S is Weighed and Measured by Excited Tuners

Scion FR-S is Weighed and Measured by Excited Tuners

North American tuner companies were invited to Toyota Headquarters in Torrance, California to measure the new Scion FR-S and take a closer look at the car to begin the process of drafting future tuning parts. Many tuners were present at the event and the response to Scion’s new sports car has been overwhelmingly positive across the…

1968 Chevy Camaro by Bo Zolland Heading to 2012 SEMA Show

1968 Chevy Camaro by Bo Zolland Heading to 2012 SEMA Show

This year’s SEMA Show is distant on the calendar, but it’s never too early for builders to release sneak previews of what they’re working on. Swedish car designer Bo Zolland will be putting his spin on a classic 1968 Chevrolet Camaro for this year’s show, and judging by the pictures, it’s going to be a…

Ultra Custom ’63 Corvette is a 1,000 HP Beauty And it Could be Yours

Ultra Custom ’63 Corvette is a 1,000 HP Beauty And it Could be Yours

Looking for a truly unique car to add to your collection? Better head to the 2012 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach, Fla. from April 5 through 7. This custom 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe V7 features a twin-turbo, mid-engine setup backed by a stunning design. The Chevrolet LS V8 1,000-hp (915 lb-ft of torque) engine powers…

Win a Factory Five Mk4 Cobra Replica, Lots of Assembly Required

Win a Factory Five Mk4 Cobra Replica, Lots of Assembly Required

PowerBlock TV will be putting the Factory Five Mk4 Roadster to the test against the original 427 Shelby Cobra. In celebration of that, they are also doing a sweepstakes with the winner getting themselves a do-it-yourself Factory Five Mk4 Roadster kit. The lucky sweepstakes winner will get an Mk4 chassis and suspension package from Factory…

2012 Chevrolet Corvette C6.R Set to Debut at Sebring

2012 Chevrolet Corvette C6.R Set to Debut at Sebring

The next generation of Chevy Corvette C6.Rs will make their racing debut at the upcoming 12 Hours of Sebring race. The newest C6.R race car will feature a widebody based on the ZR1, but will be powered by a naturally-aspirated 5.5-liter V8. The new C6.R will be a whole two inches wider than the iteration…

New Mad Max Movie Car “Gigahorse” Found On Set

New Mad Max Movie Car “Gigahorse” Found On Set

When it comes to hero cars, Batman and his bat mobiles or James Bond and his Aston Martins don’t have anything on Mad Max and the devilish rides he and the lawless motor tribes drive. Thanks to leaked images from the set of the latest Mad Max: Fury Road, we get a sneak peek to see…

Paul Newman’s Corvette Race Car Nets $275,000 at Auction

Paul Newman’s Corvette Race Car Nets $275,000 at Auction

The late Paul Newman will be remembered by automotive enthusiasts worldwide, though perhaps in varying ways by different people. Whether it was being a friend and rival to Steve McQueen, or racing the 24 Hours of Le Mans in Barbour’s Porsche 935, or being the oldest driver at age 70 to be part of a…

Ford Fiesta B-Spec Racing Upgrade Kit Now Available

Ford Fiesta B-Spec Racing Upgrade Kit Now Available

The new B-Spec class was created to help give motorsports enthusiasts an affordable place to race their compact cars from automakers like Honda, Mazda, Kia, and Ford. The B-Spec class gives enthusiasts the chance to compete in SCCA and Grand-Am racing with less financial commitment. Ford is helping make it even easier to become competitive in…

2013 Dodge Charger NASCAR Racer Unveiled

2013 Dodge Charger NASCAR Racer Unveiled

After catching sneak photos of the new 2013 NASCAR Dodge Charger a few weeks ago, the American automaker headed to Las Vegas Motor Speedway and unveiled the real deal. SRT Motorsports unveiled the Charger set to compete in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series next season and we’re pleased to see that Dodge fans won’t have…

Dodge Viper Convertible Limousine to Debut At Sam’s Town 300

Dodge Viper Convertible Limousine to Debut At Sam’s Town 300

Making its debut at the Sam’s Town 300 NASCAR race in Las Vegas this Saturday, a one-of-a-kind Dodge Viper convertible limousine will be taking the first lap around the track. The Viper limo comes courtesy of Unique Movie Cars, a company that also rents out the Dumb and Dumber Mutt Cutts van and KITT from…

Custom Chrysler 300S by John Varvatos to be Auctioned for Charity – Video

Famous fashion designer John Varvatos has teamed up with Chrysler to create a one-of-a-kind 300S that will be auctioned off with proceeds benefiting the Stuart House, an organization that serves and protects childhood sexual abuse victims. Known for his high fashion menswear, Varvatos reached out to Chrysler to see if they would be interested in…

2013 Audi A3 is a Euro-Hatch You’ll Never Drive: 2012 Geneva Motor Show

2013 Audi A3 is a Euro-Hatch You’ll Never Drive: 2012 Geneva Motor Show

Audi unveiled the 2013 A3 hatchback at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show today, showcasing a lighter and more efficient version of the company’s small three-door car, despite remaining almost exactly the same size. The car will be available with two TFSI engines or a turbo diesel. All three engines were newly developed for the car…

Gullwing-America P/904 Carrera Pays Homage To Vintage Porsche Racer

Gullwing-America P/904 Carrera Pays Homage To Vintage Porsche Racer

Retiring from Formula 1 after the end of the 1962 season, Porsche returned to road-racing a year later with the debut of the Porsche 904. This marked the beginning of a series of phenomenal Porsche racing cars that eventually led to the iconic 917. Only 106 street-legal units were built to meet homologation regulations, making…

Dodge Challenger Tony Hawk DUB Edition Up For eBay Auction

Dodge Challenger Tony Hawk DUB Edition Up For eBay Auction

Professional skateboarder Tony Hawk is auctioning off some of his personal goodies to benefit at-risk youth by providing them with free skateparks. Among the available items is his DUB Edition custom 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T. The Dodge Challenger features 22-inch custom TIS wheels paired with Pirelli rubber. The Tony Hawk logo has been embroidered onto…

Daytona 500 Postponed Until 7:00PM EST Tonight

Daytona 500 Postponed Until 7:00PM EST Tonight

Yesterday, the Daytona 500 was cancelled for the first time in its 53-year-old history due to weather. Heavy rains have been falling in the Daytona, Florida area and even though NASCAR hoped to start the race today at 12:00PM EST, it has been postponed once again until 7:00PM EST. Everything surrounding The Great American race…

1996 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible – Retro Resale

Collector’s editions are always nice to have, especially when quantities are limited. When it’s the last of a generation of iconic Chevrolet Corvette models, and only 190 were made… it’s an even bigger deal. Up for sale is the 330-hp, LT4-equipped Corvette Grand Sport Convertible, produced back in 1996 to celebrate the outgoing of the…

1969 Ford Mustang Boss 557 is More Incredible Than it Sounds – Retro Resale

Looking for an immaculate 1969 Ford Mustang packing a 557 V8 under the hood that has been disguised in a 429 body? This highly detailed, frame-off build could be yours for “just” $159,900. The project has only seen about 300 miles since its completion and sports one of the most immaculate bodies ever to grace…

Cadillac Challenge Racing Series Starts this Weekend

Cadillac Challenge Racing Series Starts this Weekend

Take a long look at the track-prepped matte-black CTS-V above. That’s just one of the many cars entered in this weekend’s Cadillac Challenge. The event is the first of its kind, encouraging Cadillac owners and drivers to get down and dirty on the track. The first event will take place at Autoclub Speedway, in Fontana,…

Creations n’ Chrome Fox Body Ford Mustang Heading to SEMA

Creations n’ Chrome Fox Body Ford Mustang Heading to SEMA

SEMA is a long way off, but this could help you curb your anxiety until November. Creations n’ Chrome has teamed up with Gurnade Design Firm to show off this detailed renderingof their upcoming Ford Mustang project to debut at the 2012 SEMA Show. Creations n’ Chrome built numerous Mustangs for SEMA and Ford as…