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The 10-minute mark is an illusive target at the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb. Or so it seems. Drivers from all over the world have for years been trying to get past the chequered flag in less than 10-minutes but none have prevailed. However, their effort in trying to do so does deserve some massive credit. …

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This is weird, we have seen regular everyday cars trying to be something they are not, but an exotic supercar trying to be another exotic supercar, now that’s something we don’t see everyday. Here’s a Ferrari F430 sporting a Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera and Murcielago SuperVeloce visual treatment. It’s not a digital rendering, it’s a real …

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Driving a small car has its perks especially in traffic jams and places devoid of parking lots, but there’s a down side to driving a tiny car as well. If you drive a 4×4 or any other oversized vehicle, you have got to admit to bullying smaller cars on the road into submission, I know …

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We could see the return of the legendary Supra if Toyota boss Akio Toyoda has his way. The boss and grandson to the founder has apparently given his approval to the development of a new modern Supra. But before you get too excited, note that Mr. Toyoda has also conceded that even if he has …

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Alfa Romeo turns 100 years old this year and it has been quite a century for the Italian marque. Like most car makers of its age, Alfa had a turbulent few years, went through some change of ownership, made some machinery for the war effort, raced and put some big boys to shame and ended …

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A few months ago Ferrari got into trouble with the world when allegations surfaced suggesting that the barcode in its logo was subliminal advertising for Marlboro cigarettes; the scuderia’s title sponsor. Ferrari moved quickly to strongly deny the reports but the damage was done and Ferrari had to agree to remove the barcode. Now Ferrari …

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No one knew what it was going to be called at first, some dubbed it the M1, after the original 80’s legend, but BMW decided to hold on to that name, choosing instead to sire the new car, the 1 Series M Coupe. Then the waiting began. Now BMW has released a teaser video of …

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The summer holidays will remain short this year for Volvo Cars Motorsport and its official partner and Swedish Touring Car Championship team Polestar Racing. As preparations run high for the next Falkenberg STCC race on July 10, the mindset is already on Brands Hatch and WTCC on July 18 where Polestar Racing will enter its …

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The Mclaren F1 is over 20 years old, and yet it remains unsurpassed in many areas except for going in a straight line. So while it still rocks our world, a replacement model has been long overdue but us fans and potential owners have to wait no longer as Mclaren has confirmed it will launch …

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About a week ago we brought to you news that Ferrari’s 599XX had been dethroned as the fastest around the Nurburgring by the Pagani Zonda R, and now we bring you a video of the event. Though in German (or at least I think it’s German), it’s still intriguing to watch how it all went, …

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Renault has introduced a new design language starting with its new upcoming concept car called DeZir (which sounds like ‘desire’ as it is pronounced in French). Staying true to the times, the new concept is an all-electric zero emissions vehicle and the Z in its name represents exactly that. The two seater concept features gullwing …

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When it comes to going fast in a straight line, no road going car does it better than a Bugatti Veyron. But even the mighty Veryon is approaching the end of its line, and that just means one thing – special edition models. While the special editions have already started sometime ago, the fastest of …

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While BMW takes its own sweet time to introduce its highly anticipated M5, German tuner Alpina has capitalised on the impatient potential owners of the M5 by introducing the B5 Biturbo – the specialist tuners answer to the M5. Making its debut at the Goodwood Moving Motor Show, the B5 uses a tuned version of …

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Remember Ferrari’s controversial test which they claimed was for “promotional purposes”? Well here’s the video of Alonso taking us viewers around the Fiorano track in the revised Ferrari F10. It’s pretty obvious that it was a test lap, Fiorano has been introduced time and time over but Fernando has never driven at Fiorano before. It’s …

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Ever wondered where retired race cars go? Nowhere actually, well some are sold and others are taken apart for show but the rest are tucked away neatly and wrapped up in a humidity controlled room. These rooms are off limits to regular people like you and I. But Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button are not …

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A great video of a record breaking qualifying run by Jeff Zwart in a Porsche GT3 Cup at this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Definately worth a watch for race fans and enthusiast.