>Road & Track February 2014<
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>Road & Track February 2014<
Hi Member's,
Below for your reading & viewing pleasure. > EnJoy & Post which one you like ? Want ?
TECHNOLOGY
The BMW i8 beats Audi in the laser headlight arms race
Optional laser-powered high-beams for BMW's plug-in hybrid i8 will double the visible range while using 30 percent less energy.
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LASER-DIODE HEADLAMPSNEWSBMW
Latest Tweet
See 15 exclusive Road & Track photos of the new 2015 Corvette Z06 right here: http://t.co/KATCfJzahy http://t.co/Nm175lBu9l
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@ROADANDTRACK FOLLOW RETWEET
The Honda Civic Type R Concept is the FWD hero we need
Honda is bringing a slew of hardware to the Geneva Motor Show, including the wicked Civic Type R Concept.
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CONCEPT CARS2014 GENEVA MOTOR SHOWFWD
NEWS
Sinkhole swallows 8 cars at National Corvette Museum
Eight Corvettes were swallowed by a large sinkhole in the main atrium of the National Corvette Museum.
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NATIONAL CORVETTE MUSEUMNEWSCORVETTE
FUTURE CAR NEWS
McLaren bringing the 650S to the Geneva Motor Show
It's called the 650S, and it's headed to Geneva. We don't know much beyond that.
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SUPERCAR2014 GENEVA MOTOR SHOWFUTURE CAR NEWS
FIRST LOOKS
Ignore the WRC name and focus on the 2015 Audi S1 Quattro
Before you get too excited, look around. Do you live in the US? Sorry, this 2-liter turbo ultra-hot hatch isn't for you. Why don't we get nice things?
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SPORTBACKPERFORMANCEQUATTRO
PHOTOS
Photos: 2015 Audi S1 Sportback Quattro
It has little to do with the Sport Quattro and a lot to do with fun.
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SPORTBACKPERFORMANCEQUATTRO
FUTURE CAR NEWS
2015 Ferrari California T adds a turbo to the mix
Ferrari threw a pair of turbochargers on the 2015 California T. Now the convertible boasts 552 hp and can bolt to 62 mph in 3.6 seconds.
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NEW CARSFUTURE CAR NEWSTURBOCHARGED
PHOTOS
Photos: 2015 Ferrari California T
The California has a new trick up its sleeve: a new turbocharged V8 engine with a flat-plane crank.
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CALIFORNIAFERRARITURBO
BETTER THAN COFFEE
Driving on public roads in a GP2 car is better than coffee
Switzerland might have a ban on racing, but there are loopholes. This loophole sounds fantastic.
Read More15H 35M
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RACINGGP2HILLCLIMB
PHOTOS
Photos: The Evolution of Koenigsegg
How we got to the One:1.
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KOENIGSEGG AGERAKOENIGSEGG CC8SHISTORY
FUTURE CAR NEWS
Koenigsegg confirms ludicrous One:1 specs
Rumors about Koenigsegg's newest model have been swirling for some time now. We caught up with a company insider to get the official word on some early details.
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NEW CARSKOENIGSEGG ONE:1PERFORMANCE
Below for your reading & viewing pleasure. > EnJoy & Post which one you like ? Want ?
TECHNOLOGY
The BMW i8 beats Audi in the laser headlight arms race
Optional laser-powered high-beams for BMW's plug-in hybrid i8 will double the visible range while using 30 percent less energy.
Read More5M
SHARE
LASER-DIODE HEADLAMPSNEWSBMW
Latest Tweet
See 15 exclusive Road & Track photos of the new 2015 Corvette Z06 right here: http://t.co/KATCfJzahy http://t.co/Nm175lBu9l
5M
@ROADANDTRACK FOLLOW RETWEET
2014 GENEVA MOTOR SHOW
The Honda Civic Type R Concept is the FWD hero we need
Honda is bringing a slew of hardware to the Geneva Motor Show, including the wicked Civic Type R Concept.
Read More35M
SHARE
CONCEPT CARS2014 GENEVA MOTOR SHOWFWD
NEWS
Sinkhole swallows 8 cars at National Corvette Museum
Eight Corvettes were swallowed by a large sinkhole in the main atrium of the National Corvette Museum.
Read More13H 10M
SHARE
NATIONAL CORVETTE MUSEUMNEWSCORVETTE
FUTURE CAR NEWS
McLaren bringing the 650S to the Geneva Motor Show
It's called the 650S, and it's headed to Geneva. We don't know much beyond that.
Read More13H 35M
SHARE
SUPERCAR2014 GENEVA MOTOR SHOWFUTURE CAR NEWS
FIRST LOOKS
Ignore the WRC name and focus on the 2015 Audi S1 Quattro
Before you get too excited, look around. Do you live in the US? Sorry, this 2-liter turbo ultra-hot hatch isn't for you. Why don't we get nice things?
Read More14H 5M
SHARE
SPORTBACKPERFORMANCEQUATTRO
PHOTOS
Photos: 2015 Audi S1 Sportback Quattro
It has little to do with the Sport Quattro and a lot to do with fun.
Read More14H 6M
SHARE
SPORTBACKPERFORMANCEQUATTRO
FUTURE CAR NEWS
2015 Ferrari California T adds a turbo to the mix
Ferrari threw a pair of turbochargers on the 2015 California T. Now the convertible boasts 552 hp and can bolt to 62 mph in 3.6 seconds.
Read More14H 45M
SHARE
NEW CARSFUTURE CAR NEWSTURBOCHARGED
PHOTOS
Photos: 2015 Ferrari California T
The California has a new trick up its sleeve: a new turbocharged V8 engine with a flat-plane crank.
Read More14H 46M
SHARE
CALIFORNIAFERRARITURBO
BETTER THAN COFFEE
Driving on public roads in a GP2 car is better than coffee
Switzerland might have a ban on racing, but there are loopholes. This loophole sounds fantastic.
Read More15H 35M
SHARE
RACINGGP2HILLCLIMB
PHOTOS
Photos: The Evolution of Koenigsegg
How we got to the One:1.
Read More1D
SHARE
KOENIGSEGG AGERAKOENIGSEGG CC8SHISTORY
FUTURE CAR NEWS
Koenigsegg confirms ludicrous One:1 specs
Rumors about Koenigsegg's newest model have been swirling for some time now. We caught up with a company insider to get the official word on some early details.
Read More1D
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NEW CARSKOENIGSEGG ONE:1PERFORMANCE
RACING NEWSThe King takes a dim view of Danica
NASCAR legend Richard Petty had some harsh words for Danica Patrick saying that the only way she can win a NASCAR Sprint Cup race is "if everybody else stayed home."
#2
"There's always more space on Planet `Earth" Your turn 2 post : )
Listen to Volvo's V8 Supercars engine release 650 furious horses
Sweden may rank among the world's happiest countries, but Volvo's V8 Supercars Polestar-designed 5.0-liter sounds seriously pissed off. Check out this video of the beast on the dyno.
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V8V8 SUPERCARSVOLVO
ArchivesThe 5 goals the Mazda Miata was designed to meet
Ever wondered why the Mazda Miata is loved by enthusiasts? It was created with exactly that purpose in mind. Read what we found out when the Miata launched.
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MIATAARCHIVEANNIVERSARY
RACING VIDEOSWatch this Top Fuel dragster race in the sand
If you thought Top Fuel dragsters were insane, see what happens when you replace a quarter mile of asphalt with 300 feet of sand. That's exactly what happens out in Dome Valley.
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DRAG RACINGRACING VIDEOSSAND
VIDEOA Challenger roaring at full throttle is better than coffee
A high-mounted GoPro provides the perfect vantage point for this neighborhood lunacy.
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TARGACHALLENGERPERFORMANCE
PHOTOSPhotos: 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe
Check out the photos of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe.
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MERCEDES-BENZFIRST LOOKS2015 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS COUPE
FIRST LOOKSThe 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe is stunning, has new tricks
The S-Class coupe is packed with features you didn't even know you wanted.
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S-CLASSMERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASSLUXURY
FIRST DRIVESFirst Drive: Bentley Continental GT V8 S
The latest Bentley Continental is just right. The V8 S has a smidge more power and a lot more chassis, and it may be the best driver of them all.
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ROAD TESTS2014 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT V8 SFIRST DRIVES
PHOTOSPhotos: 2014 Bentley Continental GT V8 S
View photos of the 2014 Bentley Continental GT V8 S from our first drive of the coupe and convertible in California.
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PHOTOS2014 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT V8 SFIRST DRIVES
VIDEOSWatch the spectacular conclusion of Bathurst 12 Hour
The final ten minutes of this year's Bathurst 12 Hour featured a thrilling finish, and the other 11 hours and 50 minutes were pretty amazing, too. See the end, then watch the whole race.
Read More2D
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RACINGVIDEOS12 HOURS OF BATHURST
Sweden may rank among the world's happiest countries, but Volvo's V8 Supercars Polestar-designed 5.0-liter sounds seriously pissed off. Check out this video of the beast on the dyno.
Read More1D
SHARE
V8V8 SUPERCARSVOLVO
ArchivesThe 5 goals the Mazda Miata was designed to meet
Ever wondered why the Mazda Miata is loved by enthusiasts? It was created with exactly that purpose in mind. Read what we found out when the Miata launched.
Read More1D
SHARE
MIATAARCHIVEANNIVERSARY
RACING VIDEOSWatch this Top Fuel dragster race in the sand
If you thought Top Fuel dragsters were insane, see what happens when you replace a quarter mile of asphalt with 300 feet of sand. That's exactly what happens out in Dome Valley.
Read More1D
SHARE
DRAG RACINGRACING VIDEOSSAND
VIDEOA Challenger roaring at full throttle is better than coffee
A high-mounted GoPro provides the perfect vantage point for this neighborhood lunacy.
Read More1D
SHARE
TARGACHALLENGERPERFORMANCE
PHOTOSPhotos: 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe
Check out the photos of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe.
Read More1D
SHARE
MERCEDES-BENZFIRST LOOKS2015 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS COUPE
FIRST LOOKSThe 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe is stunning, has new tricks
The S-Class coupe is packed with features you didn't even know you wanted.
Read More1D
SHARE
S-CLASSMERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASSLUXURY
FIRST DRIVESFirst Drive: Bentley Continental GT V8 S
The latest Bentley Continental is just right. The V8 S has a smidge more power and a lot more chassis, and it may be the best driver of them all.
Read More2D
SHARE
ROAD TESTS2014 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT V8 SFIRST DRIVES
PHOTOSPhotos: 2014 Bentley Continental GT V8 S
View photos of the 2014 Bentley Continental GT V8 S from our first drive of the coupe and convertible in California.
Read More2D
SHARE
PHOTOS2014 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT V8 SFIRST DRIVES
VIDEOSWatch the spectacular conclusion of Bathurst 12 Hour
The final ten minutes of this year's Bathurst 12 Hour featured a thrilling finish, and the other 11 hours and 50 minutes were pretty amazing, too. See the end, then watch the whole race.
Read More2D
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RACINGVIDEOS12 HOURS OF BATHURST
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What do you mean there's nothing to read/see on the MCF ? (LOL)
A kid pulling a quarter-mile wheelie on sand is better than coffee
During the formative years of childhood, it's experiences like these that separate the gearheads from the wallflowers. This kid isn't old enough to drink coffee, but he's old enough to wheelie.
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VIDEOSDUNEBETTER THAN COFFEE
RACING2014 Formula 1 Talking points memo
Massive rule changes, new drivers, uncertainty at the top....and those noses!
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RACINGTALKING POINTS2014
PHOTOSPhotos: 2015 Kia Soul EV at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show
View photos of the new electrified version of the 2015 Kia Soul from the floor of the 2014 Chicago Auto Show.
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2014 CHICAGO AUTO SHOWPHOTOS2015 KIA SOUL EV
2014 CHICAGO AUTO SHOWKia adds EV option to the 2015 Soul
Kia's first real electric vehicle is a retrofitted Soul. Check out the car the 2014 Chicago Auto Show.
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2015 KIA SOUL EV2014 CHICAGO AUTO SHOWELECTRIC VEHICLE
SUPERCAR SUNDAYMcLaren 12C racing a Ducati 1199? Yep, it's Supercar Sunday
This week: A one-off marble Ferrari statue, some hoon lights his cigar with a Lamborghini exhaust, the world's craziest all-carbon Audi R8 and more.
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VIDEOMCLARENDUCATI
VIDEOSThe Corvette C7 meets its Euro rivals in this Autocar video
The Autocar staff flog a Corvette and its rivals to see where how America's sports car stacks up. Enjoy the beauty of sideways cars with great soundtracks.
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CORVETTEVIDEOSAUTOCAR
Read more: http://www.roadandtrack.com#ixzz2t8EfjxeO
During the formative years of childhood, it's experiences like these that separate the gearheads from the wallflowers. This kid isn't old enough to drink coffee, but he's old enough to wheelie.
Read More2D
SHARE
VIDEOSDUNEBETTER THAN COFFEE
RACING2014 Formula 1 Talking points memo
Massive rule changes, new drivers, uncertainty at the top....and those noses!
Read More3D
SHARE
RACINGTALKING POINTS2014
PHOTOSPhotos: 2015 Kia Soul EV at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show
View photos of the new electrified version of the 2015 Kia Soul from the floor of the 2014 Chicago Auto Show.
Read More3D
SHARE
2014 CHICAGO AUTO SHOWPHOTOS2015 KIA SOUL EV
2014 CHICAGO AUTO SHOWKia adds EV option to the 2015 Soul
Kia's first real electric vehicle is a retrofitted Soul. Check out the car the 2014 Chicago Auto Show.
Read More3D
SHARE
2015 KIA SOUL EV2014 CHICAGO AUTO SHOWELECTRIC VEHICLE
SUPERCAR SUNDAYMcLaren 12C racing a Ducati 1199? Yep, it's Supercar Sunday
This week: A one-off marble Ferrari statue, some hoon lights his cigar with a Lamborghini exhaust, the world's craziest all-carbon Audi R8 and more.
Read More3D
SHARE
VIDEOMCLARENDUCATI
VIDEOSThe Corvette C7 meets its Euro rivals in this Autocar video
The Autocar staff flog a Corvette and its rivals to see where how America's sports car stacks up. Enjoy the beauty of sideways cars with great soundtracks.
Read More3D
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CORVETTEVIDEOSAUTOCAR
Read more: http://www.roadandtrack.com#ixzz2t8EfjxeO
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Hi `Lisa & thanks for your reply. It's always great to read that things are getting better & looking `up for you. Life sure is like a Roller Coaster with all it's `ups & `downs 4-Sure.. Hold on
Wish you & Member's more `up's then down's.
EnJoy the `Journey...
#8
Afternoon all!
Just got back from class.. have had the summer flu since last night around 10, feeling horrible today. Probably shouldn't have gone to class, but oh well I pay to go and learn.
Just got back from class.. have had the summer flu since last night around 10, feeling horrible today. Probably shouldn't have gone to class, but oh well I pay to go and learn.
#9
Hi `Mitch, wish U a feel all better. Great to see you online & I know that I'm highjacking my own thread (LOL).
What is the Summer Flu ? Is it different then a Winter Flu ?
Are you looking forward to Spring Break ? Where are you going this year ?
p.s. Like your new to me `sig pic...
Good Luck @ school this year & in life. Don't 4-get to EnJoy
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