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Chevrolet SS Headed to Las Vegas in Race Trim
Chevrolet will show its SS wearing racing trim in Las Vegas on November 29.
‘Mystery Machine’ Van Headed for Barrett-Jackson
Among the many classic masterpieces set for the upcoming Barrett-Jackson auction in Las Vegas, there will be a retro throwback of a different breed: the Scooby Doo Mystery Machine.
Tesla Roadster Won on Las Vegas Penny Slots
Against the odds, a letter carrier in Las Vegas won a Tesla Roadster playing penny slots. Needless to say, the odds of winning a six-figure prize by playing those games are stacked against you.
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…
Nürburgring Clone May Come to Las Vegas
Las Vegas is one of America’s largest tourist attractions, with themed-hotels that ironically replicate landmarks of countries that tourists are probably visiting from. Nonetheless, it’s the one place Americans can all trek to without having to leave the country to experience a diverse amount of cultures, even if they’re not very accurate. And now, Bruton…
Hyundai Genesis and Equus Offered as Limos at a Discount
Tenacious Hyundai — the company that refuses to quit edging into niches, entering new segments and surprising consumers. If you hadn’t guessed, they’re at it again. This time, trying to pitch the Genesis and Equus luxury sedans as fleet limousines at the International LCT Show in Las Vegas. Don’t feel bad if you’re unfamiliar with…
Autonomous Cars in Nevada to Get Red License Plates
Nevada is first state in the U.S. to approve the legal road use of autonomous vehicles, perhaps due to the long stretches of straight desert roads that can be found in the Silver State. Such approval isn’t without provisos: any self driving vehicle on the road must be indicated with a red license plate. Red, usually the…
Cadillac Wins Popular Mechanics Award For CUE At CES
Cadillac‘s latest in-vehicle connectivity and control module, called CUE, has been given a big boost by receiving the Top Gadgets of 2012: Editor’s Choice Award by Popular Mechanics magazine. The award was presented to Cadillac at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, NV. Cadillac was the only auto manufacturer to walk away with an…
Mercedes Apologizes For Using Che Guevara Image at CES Press Conference
Mercedes-Benz made waves for the wrong reason at this year’s International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. It didn’t have anything to do with their cloud-based Mbrace2 system that brings everything from Yelp! to Facebook right into the latest Mercedes models, or anything related to the cars, for that matter. In fact, what’s really making a…
OnStar And Cadillac Will Exhibit New Tech At 2012 C.E.S. Show
General Motors is taking their Cadillac and OnStar brand to the 2012 Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas. The show, which runs from January 10 – 13, is a hot bed for all the latest gadgets and gizmos and GM wants to take advantage of that by showcasing their latest version of the OnStar system…
IndyCar Series Removes Las Vegas Race From 2012 Schedule
In the wake of the tragic crash that caused Dan Wheldon’s unfortunate passing, the IndyCar Series has decided to remove the Las Vegas race from its 2012 schedule. 2011 was the first year Las Vegas Speedway’s oval was used for open-wheel racing since 2005, and a massive 15-car accident was the result, involving the death…
Dallara Names 2012 Indy Car Chassis After Dan Wheldon
Dan Wheldon was one of the driving forces behind the new-for-2012 Indy Car chassis, completing countless laps in pre-season testing. But with Wheldon’s tragic death at the 2011 IZOD IndyCar World Championship at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 16th looming over the series, chassis maker Dallara has decided to honor Wheldon by naming the…
2011 SEMA Award Contenders List Released: Enter Your Car to Win a Trip to Las Vegas
The 2011 SEMA Show is just around the corner (November 1-4), and the list of vehicles vying for a SEMA Award has been released. And if you’ve got one of this year’s nominated vehicles, you could win a featured spot at the SEMA show, along with credentials to attend the annual trade-only event in Las…
First Camaro ZL1 Sells for $250,000 At Barrett-Jackson Auction
Yesterday we told you about the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 hitting the auction stage at Barrett-Jackson in Las Vegas, NV. Today, we are reporting on its outcome. This very special 2012 Camaro, which will be the 69th ZL1 made, to commemorate the 1969 ZL1, sold for $250,000. That is probably over four-times as much as…
First Camaro ZL1 To Be Auctioned at Barrett-Jackson
The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is one of the most highly anticipated models of 2012. This 580-hp, supercharged V8 monster will certainly be one of the fastest sportscars on the market. Many enthusiasts are waiting to get their hands on this model, but if you want the very first one, get ready today. At the…
Win Free Passes to SEMA: 800 Available
The eagerly anticipated 2011 SEMA Show is being held from November 1-4, and we’ve got the scoop on free passes to this year’s show to the first 800 enthusiasts who fill in and submit an online after market survey. SEMA will host a limited number of automotive enthusiast VIPs on Thursday November 3, 2011. The…
Hackers Unlock Subaru and Start Engine With Android Phone
Two security researchers from iSec Partners demonstrated at the Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas that they can unlock a Subaru Outback and start the engine with an Android phone. Don Bailey and Matthew Solnik used an Android phone and a technique they have dubbed ‘war texting’, to exploit two unnamed remote control products…
Lamborghini Sues Las Vegas Dealer For Using Its Logo
Lamborghini and Las Vegas go hand-in-hand like brothels and bad decisions. But what happens when the two kings of subtlety face each other? Dal Toro Exotic Car Showroom is under pressure to change its logo, which currently resembles a bull that is in a state of rage. The lawsuit against Dal Toro not only claims…
Robby Gordon Joins The Bullrun, Piloting Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
Legendary NASCAR driver and off-road pilot Robby Gordon has been invited to attend the Bullrun Live Rally commonly know as, “The Bullrun”. One of the most glamorous (perhaps second only to the Gumball) of high-end luxury automotive rallies, it’s limited to 100 entries consisting of the finest high-end cars in the world taking on an epic eight…
Hyundai Cutting 4.6L V8 from 2013 Genesis Sedan Lineup
Hyundai will be getting rid of the 4.6-liter V8 in the Genesis sedan for 2013. But don’t worry, they’re not abandoning V8s. As of the 2012 model year three engines are available in the updated Genesis sedan. There’s the new 3.8-liter V6 producing 333-hp, the 4.6-liter V8 making 385-hp and the big boy R-Spec 5.0-liter…
CEC Wheels Six Car Bullrun Team Includes Mercedes SL63 With Black Series Conversion
CEC Wheels has just announced their fleet of six vehicles attending this year’s Bullrun Rally. Starting from New York City and ending at Las Vegas, Nevada, we’re fairly confident this year’s Bullrun (which has just gotten underway) will be full of crazy antics. This year’s all star lineup from CEC Wheels consists of a pair…
Shelby Autos Releases Super Snake Package for 2010 GT500
Shelby Automobiles, Inc., the Las Vegas tuning shop that bears the name of Carroll Shelby himself, has just announced that it will offer a Super Snake kit for the new 2010 Ford Shelby GT500. Customers will be able to choose from two supercharger kits with a Shelby/Ford Racing kit increasing output to 630hp or a…
Screaming Tires & Screaming Swimsuit Models: Sports Illustrated Gets On Board With the Nissan 370Z
No, this isn’t a preview for Fast & Furious 5, it’s a little bit of cross promotion between Sports Illustrated and its Swimsuit Edition and Nissan and its new 370Z. According to the voice-over the three models (Damaris Lewis, Jessica Hart, and Melissa Haro) think they are being given a driving tour of Las Vegas…
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