Ellen Lohr Drove An AMG Mercedes To Become The First Woman To Win A DTM Race
The late 1980s and early 1990s were, in many ways, the golden era of DTM racing. It was also when Ellen Lohr made history as the first woman to win a DTM race.
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A Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder Broke A 20-Year Old Auction Record
This 1-of-51 convertible owned by actor James Coburn likely marked the first 8-figure auction, setting a precedent for the nameplate's value potential today.
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This Fast Ford Impressed U.K. Enthusiasts. U.S. Enthusiasts, Sadly Not So Much
Global brands produce cars for the world, but why is it that this fast Ford caught the imagination of buyers in the U.K., yet never caught on Stateside?
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This May Be The Rarest (And Weirdest) Mercedes-AMG Model Ever Made
Mercedes-AMG has a reputation for building high-performance sports cars, but its performance prowess has been used in other, stranger places, too.
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The Ford Mustang Mach 1 Was Resurrected Twice To Sit In The Goldilocks Zone
To fill a performance gap in the Mustang lineup, Ford brought the Mach 1 back twice after its initial demise in 1978. Here's the story behind those revivals.
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Was The Original 'Eleanor' From 'Gone In 60 Seconds' A Ford Mustang Mach 1?
The original "Gone In 60 Seconds" Eleanor sure looked a lot like a Mustang Mach 1, but the story behind the car is actually more interesting than it might seem.
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These Are The Worst Places To Break Down, According To Drivers
Breaking down is never a good thing, but there are some places where mechanical failures can be more inconvenient than they might be elsewhere.
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What Sort Of Entertaining Damage Happens When You Replace Engine Oil With WD-40?
What happens when you take a beater and replace its engine oil with WD-40? No need to speculate when you can watch a Ford Probe burst into massive flames.
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Ford's Modular V8s Are Super Common, Except For This Rare Engine From 2000
Ford's Modular V8 is ubiquitous, and finding one on the roads of America is not difficult in the slightest, but this version from 2000 is much less common.
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Why California Bans Forward-Facing Red Lights On Cars
Civilian cars can only have one type of red light that's visible from the front, while all others need to fall somewhere on the white-to-yellow spectrum.
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These Race Car Safety Innovations Now Make Your Daily Driver Safer
The race track might be home to noise, drama, and excitement, but it's also the birthplace of safety inventions we take for granted in our daily drivers.
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'One Man, One Engine': Here's What The Mercedes-AMG Philosophy Really Means
Mercedes-AMG famously has a 'one man, one engine' policy, but what does that really mean to the business, both practically and philosophically?
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How Often Should You Bleed Brakes (And How Long Does It Take)?
Brake fluid absorbs moisture, which reduces its boiling point and performance and can cause corrosion. Here's how to know it's time to bleed your brakes.
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Why California Bans Lead Wheel Weights And What Tire Shops Use Instead
Until recently, almost all the wheel weights on cars were made of lead, but installing them in states like California today carries surprisingly steep fines.
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Why Some Highways Are Labeled As A Safety Corridor But Others Aren't
Although we always encourage safe driving, not every highway is a designated safety corridor. But why is that? And what exactly does a safety corridor do?
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The Mercedes-Maybach S680 And GLS Both Get 15 MPG, But Only One Pays A Gas Guzzler Tax
Two vehicles with the same mileage from the same manufacturer, but one is exempt from the gas guzzler tax. The reason lies in the era when the law passed.
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Why Saab Killed Its Revolutionary Sensonic Clutchless Manual Transmission
Saab's clever Sensonic manual transmission came without a clutch pedal, but the idea never caught on. What prevented this clever technology from being a hit?
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How Audi Dominated The 1988 SCCA Trans-Am Series With The Smallest Engine
Audi may have entered a car with a comparatively small 2.1-liter engine, but it still completely dominated the 1988 SCCA Trans-Am series. Here's how.
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Here's How Much A 2021 BMW M8 Gran Coupe Has Depreciated In 5 Years
Big German performance sedans tend to take massive hits on the used market, but is the 2021 BMW M8 Gran Coupe an exception? Here's how much it has depreciated.
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Why Porsche Helped Create The First Audi RS Model, The RS2
The two brands' legendary collaboration created what's easily the most desirable classic Audi, and Porsche needed to build the RS2 just as much as Audi did.
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The BMW M50 Inline-Six Is Why Cheap E36 325is Still Refuse To Die
The BMW E36 325i is still hugely popular with car enthusiasts, but the reason so many examples survive is because that 2.5-liter engine is just so good.
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The 2003 Audi RS6 Has Several Achilles' Heels, But This Is The Worst
The C5 Audi RS6 marks the first time Audi put a twin-turbo V8 in a performance car, and the heroic performance came with a myriad of headaches for owners.
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Rules May Vary, But Driving Without A Bumper Is Always A Bad Idea
That plastic bit at the front of your car does a lot more than hold your license plate, and driving without it is both reckless and sometimes illegal.
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Why Germany Bans Big Rigs From Its Autobahn Every Single Sunday And Holiday
Germans love rules and, as anyone who's driven in Germany knows, they especially love rules about driving. When it comes to big rigs, things get more specific.
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What To Do When You Encounter Flashing Or Solid Yellow Traffic Lights
Most drivers know that yellow always means increased caution, but the rules are different for flashing yellow lights than for a solid yellow.
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Why The Differences Between PSI And CFM Matter
CFM and PSI are two air measurements that often get mixed up, but they are neither convertible nor interchangeable, and everyone should know what they mean.
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What's The Difference Between An AGM And A Flooded Lead-Acid Car Battery?
If you're shopping for a new car battery, you'll probably see AGM and lead-acid options in the parts store. But what's the difference between the two?
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