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Luxury Italian carmaker Automobili Pininfarina has just set some record-breaking acceleration and braking performance for their the new Battista pure-electric hyper GT. The Battista debuted with a dramatic demonstration of power at Dubai Autodrome, celebrating a series of world records recently achieved in its final round of homologation: 0-60mph in 1.79 seconds 0-100km/h in 1.86 seconds 0-120mph in 4.49 seconds […]
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I get an up close and personal look at the new 2023 Corvette Z06 from Speed Phenom. This particular Z06 is loaded with every possible option, including the race ready Z06 package. This is also the first to get on a dyno, where it registered a very impressive 610 hp at 8,400 RPM! Check it out.
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I check out the new 2023 C8 Corvette Z06, and a bunch of other cars, at this week’s South OC Cars and Coffee. This Z06 is somewhat famous in that it’s the first Z06 to be put on a dyno. It made a really impressive 610 hp at the wheel. If we account for a 15% driveline lost, it means […]
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I check out the new Volkswagen ID Buzz at the LA Auto Show. The VW Microbus is back and it’s electric! The Buzz makes the mini van cool. The style of the ID Buzz is iconic and and friendly. The tight overhangs of the aerodynamic body (cd 0.29) correspond visually with the agile drive characteristics. The 150 kW (201 horsepower) […]
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The 2023 C8 Corvette Z06 is the best Corvette ever made. The 5.5 liter naturally aspirated flat-plane-crank V8 makes 670 hp and revs all the way to 8,600 RPP. The exhaust system is loud enough to wake the dead. Depending on the trim levels, the new Corvette Z06 starts at $106,395 to $120,245 ($113,895 to $127,245 for the convertible), and […]
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The ElectraMeccanica Solo is an EV designed for you to drive alone. It has a single seat and a range of 100 miles. Perfect for the single lonely person who wants some cheap transportation. The solo starts at $18,500, and I had a seat inside to see what it’s like to be sad and lonely.
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I check out the race ready Porsche 911 GT3 RS at the LA Auto Show. This thing looks good in picture, but it looks absolutely stunning in real life. The GT3 RS is uncompromisingly designed for maximum performance. The 518 hp road-legal high-performance sports car takes full advantage of technology and concepts from motorsport. Even beyond the high-revving naturally aspirated […]
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I hit the show floor of the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show to bring you all the sights and sounds. The show runs from November 18 – 27 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Founded in 1907, the Los Angeles Auto Show is one of the most influential and best-attended auto shows globally and spans more than 1,000,000 square feet. […]
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