April 23: Bob Burman sets the world speed record in the Blitzen Benz on this date in 1911
One hundred and three years ago today -- April 23, 1911 -- Bob Burman set the world speed record of 225.65 kmh (140.21 mph) in Daytona Beach, Fla. behind the wheel of the Blitzen Benz. The 200-hp car was twice as fast as aircraft of its time, and Burman's record would stand for eight years. [...]
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Times are tough and every paycheck counts, so pinching pennies here and there is a reality for many Americans. Though while most people cut them from their grocery or heating bills, one New York City cab driver cut them from his tolls. Everyday. For nearly two years. Unsurprisingly, he was caught.…
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We were well aware that the folks at Hennessey loved to tune all things General Motors. With the recent onslaught of new vehicles, the Texas tuning house has done its thing with Corvettes and Silverados–turning them into high-horsepower beasts. But this is something that we did not see coming– a…
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J.D. Power and AssociatesNorth America Will Have to Wait on the (Real) New Chevy Cruze
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The Car Connection19 Years of the Jaguar XK: A History in Horsepower
The Jaguar XK turns 19 next year, and after nearly two decades of service, the brand has granted the aging grand tourer a retirement it deserves. But what’s so special about a long-in-the-tooth GT car from the English West Midlands? More than you might think. The XK burst onto the scene in 1996…
Boldride2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ Recalled Due To Faulty Seat Welds
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