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 Catherine Hiles

Koenigsegg Debuts Regera in North America at NYIAS

Koenigsegg Debuts Regera in North America at NYIAS

In the automotive industry, there are certain names that most people are familiar with. Koenigsegg is not one of those names. The Swedish car manufacturer, which has been around since 1994, solely produces supercars that retail well into the multi-million-dollar range. But, despite its relative unknownness among the typical car buyer, Koenigsegg was a hit […]

 Catherine Hiles

Jaguar Lets New F-Type SVR Loose in NYC

Jaguar Lets New F-Type SVR Loose in NYC

There are fast cars… and then there’s the new 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR. As part of its attendance at the 2016 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), the British automaker closed down the Big Apple’s Park Avenue Tunnel to show off the loud purr of the 200-mph sports car. More From NYIAS Nissan Unveils the […]

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Justin Bieber, The Game, And Kylie Jenner Compete For Best Instagram Ferrari Pic

Justin Bieber, The Game, And Kylie Jenner Compete For Best Instagram Ferrari Pic

It seemed like there may have been a competition these past couple of weeks among popular celebrities, as pop singer Justin Bieber, reality star Kylie Jenner, and rap artist The Game, all took to Instagram to show off photos of their ultra exotic Ferrari 458 supercars. California rapper The Game was the first to show off […]

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Dubai Police Turn Porsche 918 Spyder into Law Enforcement Vehicle

Dubai Police Turn Porsche 918 Spyder into Law Enforcement Vehicle

The Dubai Police has added a Porsche 918 Spyder to its already ridiculous collection of exotic supercars, which also includes a Bugatti 16.4 Veyron, McLaren MP4-12C, and Lamborghini Aventador. Helpful Hints: How to increase the resale value of your vehicle @DubaiPoliceHQ pic.twitter.com/3O4Khn8rNd — All What Matters (@manuogao) November 13, 2015 Like other police vehicles in […]

 Kurt Verlin

LaFerrari, McLaren P1, or Porsche 918? I’d Rather Have the Koenigsegg Regera

LaFerrari, McLaren P1, or Porsche 918? I’d Rather Have the Koenigsegg Regera

You’ve no doubt heard of LaFerrari, the McLaren P1, and Porsche 918—that trio of hybrids that not only defy but shatter the limits we once expected of traditional supercars, and which car enthusiasts are dying to see in a head-to-head on the Top Gear Test Track. More: Why the Dubai Police’s Supercar Squad Isn’t Just for […]

 Scott Huntington

The New Year in Mustangs: Inside the Latest Models

The New Year in Mustangs: Inside the Latest Models

New year, new wheels. It’s the best time to gawk over fancy cars. Pony car lovers will especially get their fill this year—several new editions of the beloved Ford Mustang are being released. Check out all the action below. Special Editions Let’s start with the most eye-opening of the bunch: custom models from Roush, Saleen, […]

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Will the Next-Gen Chevy Volt Design Copy the Corvette Stingray?

Will the Next-Gen Chevy Volt Design Copy the Corvette Stingray?

When we first heard this suggestion, our initial though was “hahahahahaha.” After all, the Chevy Volt is about as far removed from the Corvette design-wise (and everything else-wise) as Scrooge McDuck is from winning the office ugly sweater contest. But, as it turns out, the idea isn’t quite as laughable as we first imagined. In […]

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New Corvette Z06 is the Most Powerful (and Expensive) One Yet

New Corvette Z06 is the Most Powerful (and Expensive) One Yet

Fans of fast cars, we have some excellent news for you. The new Corvette Z06 is the most powerful car that the long running auto manufacturer has ever released, thanks to a new LT4 supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine. The V8 has an SAE-certified 650 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 650 lb-ft of torque at 3,600 […]

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2015 Corvette Z06 Engine Delivers 650 Horsepower

2015 Corvette Z06 Engine Delivers 650 Horsepower

Yes, you read that correctly. The all-star 2015 Corvette Z06 engine—the LT4 supercharged 6.2-liter V8—is SAE-certified at 650 horsepower. This makes next year’s Z06 the most powerful production model ever to come out of General Motors and one of the elite few production cars in the U.S. to top out at more than 600 horsepower. […]

 Kyle Johnson

The Koenigsegg One:1 is a Sexual Tyrannosaurus

The Koenigsegg One:1 is a Sexual Tyrannosaurus

With a one horsepower to one kilogram ratio, Koenigsegg has perfected the formula for the hypercar.

Being a performance car enthusiast and having never heard of Koenigsegg is tantamount to being a fan of the blues and having never once heard a Muddy Waters record. Of course, this is slightly more forgivable for those who limit their scope to those vehicles available in the United States, as Koenigsegg hasn’t had an […]

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The Big Nasty: 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Announced at 2014 NAIAS

The Big Nasty: 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Announced at 2014 NAIAS

In the waning moments before revealing the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 at a press conference on Monday, President of GM North America Mark Reuss aptly called the yellow hellbeast that emerged from behind the curtain “The Big Nasty.” Yeah, we think that nickname will stick just fine. The 2015 Corvette Z06 is the most track-capable […]