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New BMW M3 racer testing video

ALMS BMW M3 Testing Video
BMW M3 ALMS racecar Posted July 15 2008 01:43 PM by jleh

No, it's not really a sport compact. But the debut of a new ALMS car is always so interesting enough (from a speed and engineering perspective) that it transcends all boundaries. Here, BMW Motorsport debuted a new video...

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SLB Qualifier Results - Willow Springs

Super Lap Battle time attack at Willow Springs 2008
Super Lap Battle results - Willow Springs Posted July 14 2008 02:47 PM by jleh



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0-62mph in 2.8 seconds

IFR Automotive Aspid sports car
IFR Aspid Posted June 26 2008 10:06 AM by jleh

It's just a rendering for now, but debuting at the British Motor Show (supposedly) is this, the IFR Automotive Aspid sports car. The touted "luxury" two-seater looks like a Lotus Seven with a top, and is designed by IFR....

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The Lexus IS-F is tuned. Yikes

Wald Japan tuned Lexus IS-F Black Bison
Wald tuned Lexus IS-F Front Posted June 19 2008 04:15 PM by jleh

What you see here is the Wald tuned Lexus IS F. One of the first to modify and manufacture parts for the tuned IS, Wald (of Japan) has released their Sports Line Black Bison body kit. We're not joking, that's the real...

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On The Road Again

Our 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX turbo, back and ready for parts
Project WRX V.08 Posted June 19 2008 03:55 PM by jleh

After it made a big splash and debut at the 2007 SEMA Show, news on Project WRX V.08 (our 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX) fell a little short. Sorry, but blame it on the DMV. We purchased the car from Subaru HQ shortly before...

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The King is even better in racing clothes

Super GT GT500-class R35 GT-R
Autech GT500 R35 GT-R Posted June 17 2008 04:04 PM by jleh

The new R35 GT-R has got everybody waking up thinking Nissan, but real racecars are the ones that get me taking notice. The Super GT cars are sculpted, molded, powerful, fast and sound fantastic. If you've never done it...

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Going Viral

R35 Nissan GT-R videos are up!
R35 Nissan GT-R Videos Up Posted June 16 2008 12:47 AM by jleh

Viral videos are these online posted videos that get linked and played back over and over throughout the web. They're basically the ultra-short under-1 minute videos that you play at work to pass the time before lunch....

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Rent this Hertz Corvette

Better get the extra insurance
Corvette HZH Posted June 11 2008 10:24 AM by jleh

Hertz has recently announced the release of the latest addition to their "Fun Collection", the 436bhp Corvette ZHZ. 500 of these cars are being added to the rental fleets in 24 different major cities, so if you live in the...

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Vote for Project WRX V.08

The SEMA battle continues
WRX Posted June 10 2008 03:37 PM by jleh

Even after all this time following the SEMA Show of 2007, Project WRX V.08 still can't shake its past. Subaru Drive Performance Magazine, the in-house performance mag for Subaru owners, has put online its previously...

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AMS Unveils 1130WHP Evolution 8

51lbs of boost and Video
Evo Posted May 16 2008 02:55 PM by jleh

I can't believe that I let this news sit so long in my inbox, but AMS Performance has recently created the most powerful Evo in the world with 1130whp on an all-wheel drive Dynojet. This car, not pictured of course, is...

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Vote to win a FREE Cosworth VQ35DE

Your chance to take home a Cosworth built stroker VQ35DE
Top Shop Challenge Posted May 6 2008 04:04 PM by jleh

The heat is on in the Castrol Syntec Top Shop Challenge and SCC is charging ahead full steam. We're building a fully prepped naturally aspirated Nissan VQ35DE engine with Cosworth Engineering, the world famous engine tuner...

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Making a Big Impression

Could Hyundai Genesis Coupe Revive the RWD Tuner Scene?
Hyundai Genesis Coupe - Front Posted March 19 2008 04:01 PM by esanchez

Hyundai just introduced its Genesis Coupe at the 2008 New York Auto Show. I almost hesitate to even talk about it in this blog, because it stretches the very definition of "compact." With a 111-inch wheelbase, Hyundai's...

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America's Beefiest New Motor - the LS9

Chevrolet's Supercharged LS9, Corvette ZR-1
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 LS9 Engine Posted December 20 2007 10:46 AM by automotivedp

Just when we thought the C6 Z06 was the be all end all of American muscle, especially after breaking into the 10s on stock tires, Chevy has to one-up the Z06 and bring the ZR-1 back with a 620+hp, supercharged LS9.

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Toyota Makes Something Fun Again

Toyota Matrix Rally Concept
Toyota Matrix Rally Concept Posted November 16 2007 04:42 PM by automotivedp

Shown at SEMA and the LA Autoshow, the Toyota Matrix Rally concept looked pretty sweet.  It's good to see Toyota trying to be appealing to the enthusiast once again.  Even though this won't see production, it's...

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Official 2008 STI photos released by Subaru

2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Front Posted October 10 2007 10:14 AM by DPImpreza

With its main competitor recently going on sale, Subaru finally released official images of the new 2008 STI.

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