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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
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
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
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
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
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…
Jay-Z and Kanye West ‘Otis’ Maybach Up For Auction To Benefit Save the Children -Video
Although Daimler has announced the discontinuation of the Maybach brand, young money ballers, shot-callers now have the opportunity to bid on what’s arguably the most notorious Maybach of all. Starring in the Jay-Z and Kanye West “Otis” music video, the chopped “Mad Max” Maybach will be put on the block by auction house Phillips de…
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
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,…
NASCAR Cancels ‘General Lee’ Parade Lap in Phoenix Over Confederate Flag Concerns
Pro golfer Bubba Watson bought himself a “General Lee” Dodge Charger for $110,000 at an auction because he loved it, not because he wanted publicity Nevertheless, that is exactly what Watson got after being scheduled to drive the ’69 Charger on a parade lap before the March 4 Sprint Cup Series race at Phoenix until…
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…
2013 Dodge Charger NASCAR Race Car Revealed
The new NASCAR Dodge Charger isn’t set to even make an appearance until next year, but the team out at Penske Racing is already hard at work in preparing it for its racing debut. Much like the 2013 NASCAR Ford Fusion that was revealed earlier this year, the 2013 Dodge Charger actually looks like a…
Ken Block Spoof Interview is Great Comedy – Video
Race cars, check. Beautiful women, check. Ken Block video, check. Gymkhana racing with Ken Block in video, negative. Wait, what? Ken Block is releasing a video that has no real action in it and it’s still worth watching? The Ford Fiesta driver spoofs himself with the aid of actor and comedian Nick Swardson in this…
Chip Foose Chevy Cruze Being Sold for Charity
Chip Foose is a household name in the automotive design field, for his eye-popping work and unique cars. With all the benefits going to Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto, Canada, Chip customized a Chevrolet Cruze which will be given away at Toronto Auto Show. To enter a ballot for a chance to win the car,…
Cadillac Challenge Racing Series the First of its Kind
Imagine, if you will, a group of Cadillacs driving together. In your mind, it’s a serene, soft cruise, with the drivers enjoying the scenery, the road, and more importantly the buttery-smooth ride of their American luxury cars. Not anymore. Many Cadillacs, like the CTS-V, include a viciously powerful engine, not to mention suspension and braking…
Repurposed Walmart Functions as Super-Garage in Video
Rick Treworgy is our kind of guy; he’s spent much of his life restoring cars. Presently he has a collection of roughly 225 vehicles. His assortment is so massive that he had to buy a now-defunct Walmart to house them all. Willing to share what he’s done over the years with the general public, Treworgy…
Hot Rod Warms Our Hearts in This Video
Hot Rods are pretty cool, but the one in this video sure is hot. Watch “Wild Thang” at the National Hot Rod Racing Association spit up flames during the 2012 the organization’s Winter Nationals. Heed our warning, if you stare to long, the video starts to have hypnotic effects. Especially if you’re a gear head….
1993 Mercury Topaz Makes a Horrendous Pickup Truck
This one almost left us speechless. Almost. Up for sale in Chicoutimi, QC, Canada is a custom 1993 Mercury Topaz that’s been converted to a pickup truck. Yes you heard that correctly, the 2.3L four-cylinder, front-wheel drive Topaz can now haul around… well, anything! The 1993 Mercury Topaz had all of 96-hp from its 2.3L, four-cylinder…
iRacing MMO Racing Simulator Adds Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Race Car
For those that don’t know what an MMO is, it stands for Massively Multiplayer Online and has become a huge genre in online gaming. Essentially any game that allows hundreds to thousands of people to coexist in a a video game environment is considered an MMO. One of the more popular MMO racing simulator games…
2012 Mopar Jeep Compass “True North:” 2012 Chicago Auto Show
We got an up close and personal look at the Mopar’s take on the Jeep Compass, which they call the “True North” edition, today at the Chicago Auto Show. The modifications gave a bit of practical improvement while leaving the SUV’s off-road ability untouched. Among those changes, front and rear brush bars offer the Compass’ underside…
Dodge Dart GTS 210 Tribute: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Of all the special edition vehicles Mopar has on display today at the Chicago Auto Show, the Dodge Dart is probably the most attractive. It’s also the most radically different looking of the four vehicles we had a chance to see today thanks to the sweeping carbon fiber hood with an aggressive-looking hood scoop that…
Mopar Chrysler 300 ’12 on Display: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Today we took a first-hand look at the most powerful of the four vehicles Mopar doctored up for this year’s Chicago Auto Show, the Mopar Chrysler 300 ’12. In case you don’t recognize that name — it’s actually just a dressed up Chrysler 300, albeit with a price tag that jumped about $10,000 over the…
