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Tuesday, 23 August 2016

1966 Le Mans-Winning Ford GT40, 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 30-Day Test, Ford GT40s at Pebble

Fifty years prior to the conclusion of this year's 24 Hours on Sunday, June 19, the black-and-silver car—chassis No. GT40P/1046, driven by Bruce McLaren and pictured on these pages—crossed the finish line at the Circuit de la Sarthe.
 
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The First Ford GT40 to Win Le Mans Gets a Proper Makeover
Meticulous restoration earns chassis 1046 a Pebble Beach class title.
 
Fifty years prior to the conclusion of this year's 24 Hours on Sunday, June 19, the black-and-silver car—chassis No. GT40P/1046, driven by Bruce McLaren and pictured on these pages—crossed the finish line at the Circuit de la Sarthe.
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2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 4Matic – 30-Day Test Introduction
So much tech that one week simply wasn't enough time
 
The launch of a new Mercedes-Benz E-Class historically brings along fresh technology and new features, many with marketing-rich designations. The latest W213 E-Class is no different.
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Ford GT40s at Pebble Beach
A half-century later, Ford's famous race car still generates excitement at the Concours d'Elegance
 
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Roadkill Nights Returns Dragcar Glory to Detroit's Woodward Avenue
Muscle car die-hards out in full force
 
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Monday, 22 August 2016

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel, 1962 Studebaker Lark Daytona, 2016 Concours d'Lemons

I was particularly keen to check out this test car because it came equipped with Jeep's optional 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6. Jeep plus diesel sounds like a match made in Moab to me, yet somehow I'd never managed to sample one.
 
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One Week With: 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4x4 EcoDiesel
This EcoDiesel V-6 is the engine you want
 
I was particularly keen to check out this test car because it came equipped with Jeep's optional 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6. Jeep plus diesel sounds like a match made in Moab to me, yet somehow I'd never managed to sample one.
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Collectible Classic: 1962-1963 Studebaker Lark Daytona
A classic convertible for a Studey stalwart
 
Almost 40 years ago, I "collected" this story's subject, a 1962 Studebaker Lark Daytona. The car didn't look like it does now. It was found in a field, hub-deep in mud, serving as a storage bin for paint cans and a nest for a flock of slacker birds.
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Judging the 2016 Concours d'Lemons at Monterey Car Week
The Bad and the Ugly
 
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BMW 2002 Hommage Gets Reskinned as the Turbomeister
M2-based concept car gets a wild makeover for Pebble Beach
 
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Sunday, 21 August 2016

2016 Pebble Beach Concours Livestream and Coverage

The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is an annual showcase of the rarest, most expensive, and most beautiful international luxury vehicles ever produced.
 
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2016 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Coverage
Featuring the Cadillac Escala Concept. Concours Livestream Begins Today at 5:00 PM Eastern/2:00 PM Pacific
 
The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is an annual showcase of the rarest, most expensive, and most beautiful international luxury vehicles ever produced. Now you can experience it all without having to set foot on the Monterey Peninsula
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2016 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion Coverage
Day 2 Live Stream Begins at 3:30 PM Eastern/12:30 PM Pacific
 
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5 Cool Facts About the Lamborghini Centenario Roadster
Celebrating Ferruccio's centenary with the top down
 
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The Award Winners at the 2016 Quail Motorsports Gathering
Who was crowned Best of the Quail?
 
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