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Maserati unveiled custom-built special editions of the Quattroporte and MC20 showcasing Italian craftsmanship and luxurious materials. The Quattroporte Grand Finale features a 572-horsepower V8 engine and custom details, while the MC20 Iris is a unique rainbow-themed work of art. These one-offs were delivered to a US-based Maserati enthusiast and highlight...

This Is How Maserati Says Goodbye To The Quattroporte

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For enthusiasts of classic Porsches, Bring a Trailer presents an exciting opportunity with the auction of a 1981 Porsche 911SC Targa. This particular model, a Rest-of-World (RoW) vehicle originally sold in Germany, has made its way to the US and is now available to collectors and driving purists alike. Finished...

1981 Porsche 911SC Targa Up for Grabs on Bring a Trailer

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Sometimes we don’t realize how good we have it until it’s gone. We are at an incredible moment in history for the auto industry. We stand on the transition from internal combustion to electrified powertrains. Cars have become faster, more technologically advanced and more capable than ever before. BMW is no exception. With progress, comes sacrifice. For enthusiasts, we mourn the loss of the engagement and joy that comes from the manual transmission. In this changing world, the Bavarians gave us a farewell gift: The 2025 Z4 BMW Handschalter.

2025 BMW Z4 Handschalter Review – The End of the Manual BMW Era

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With only a handful of exceptions, every generation of a new car tends to be larger than the one before it. It's been happening for decades, accelerated partly by stricter safety regulations. Cramming more technology into cars also makes them fatter, meaning once small and nimble sports cars now have substantially more heft.

Even Porsche Thinks the 911 Is Too Big

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Performance and luxury cars that can still take regular gas in 2024

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The 2024 Lexus LC 500 is hands down the most beautiful sports coupe on the planet. With its chiseled front end, sweeping lines and flared rear fenders, it looks like a four-wheel rocket ship. The swoopy styling continues inside, where the driver and front seat passenger are wrapped in a luxury cockpit with practically all available advanced automotive technologies.
                The LC 500 is also one of the few sports coupes available as a convertible, and it looks smashing with the top down.
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2024 Lexus LC 500: Sport coupe is Beauty and the Beast

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Incident Summary: On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, during the 3m springboard preliminaries at the Olympic Games in Paris, American diver Alison Gibson faced an unfortunate incident that led to a score of 0.0. Competing to secure a place in the semi-finals, the 25-year-old Texas-born athlete experienced a collision with the diving board that significantly impacted her performance.

Heart-Stopping Moment: Alison Gibson’s Dive Ends in Disaster at the 2024 Olympics

The manual transmission may be dying, but the 7-speed manual transmission is all but dead. This peculiar transmission type first popped up in 2012 with the introduction of the 991 generation of the Porsche 911. In that instance, Porsche and transmission supplier ZF engineered the manual and PDK to share many of the same components to help fuel economy and make parts more common along the range. Today, only one vehicle still uses a 7-speed manual in the US, and instead of speed and fuel efficiency, it's built for improved off-road prowess.

There's Only One 7-Speed Manual Car Left In America

The Dodge Charger’s journey from its inception as a luxury-oriented fastback to its iconic status as a muscle car is a compelling narrative within automotive history. Introduced in 1966 as a distinctive challenger to the Rambler Marlin, the first-generation Charger struggled to capture the public’s imagination. A dramatic...

The Rarity and Legacy of the 1967 Dodge Charger: Exploring Its Unique 383 V8 and Four-Speed Manual Configuration in the Muscle Car World

Legendary sports seat manufacturer Recaro has filed for bankruptcy. The company was acquired by a private equity firm in 2020 and its collapse puts 215 jobs at risk. The separate aircraft seat and gaming chair divisions are unaffected by the collapse of the automotive business. Whether it’s a hot production...

You Better Sit Down For This, Recaro Has Filed For Bankruptcy

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As an actor, Merritt Butrick was cast in one of the most coveted roles in the history of science fiction media. He played David Marcus, the son of the iconic Captain James T. Kirk, portrayed by William Shatner in the 1982 theatrical movie, Star Trek: The Wrath of Kahn. Sadly, Butrick died of AIDS in 1989. He was only 29 years old. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Star Trek' Actor Merrit Butrick: 35 Years After His Tragic Death

Among the myriad of alterations made to the Cadillac lineup for 1961 was a change in approach for the Eldorado. As we learned in our last installment, poor sales successively after 1958 led to a de-emphasized Eldorado model in 1961. GM realized no amount of largesse, pink paint, or fins could save its sales figures. And so for 1961 the model was relegated to a part of the much more popular DeVille line of cars, and was available only in convertible Biarritz format. The model’s toned down 1961 looks were accompanied by modest engineering changes.

Rare Rides Icons: The Cadillac Eldorado, Distinctly Luxurious (Part XXIX)

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

Since the widespread adoption of automatic transmissions, manuals have mostly been associated with performance cars. Slapping through the gears while winding out the engine is a thrilling experience, and nothing launches a 426 Street Hemi off the line like a four-speed. Now that trucks have become daily drivers and even luxury vehicles, they mostly have automatics, but manual transmissions used to be the standard in pickups.

The Only American-Built Pickup Truck With A Manual Transmission

Los Angeles, CA

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L.A. TACO has identified the police officer seen in a viral video sucker-punching a detained man named Alexander Mitchell in Watts over the weekend as Los Angeles Police Department Officer (LAPD) Joshua Sportiello.

LAPD Officer Identified After Punching Detained Man In Face In Watts On Video

Ford’s strategic pivot towards SUVs, trucks, and electric vehicles has significantly transformed its product lineup. Where once a vibrant array of passenger cars held court, now stands a world dominated by high-riding vehicles. A recent digital rendering of a potential 2026 Ford Thunderbird has ignited a nostalgic fervor, offering a tantalizing look into a potential resurgence of the iconic coupe.

2026 Ford Thunderbird Revival: A Digital Rendering Teases a Modern Twist on an Iconic Classic Coupe Amid Ford’s Shift to SUVs and EVs

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More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Although there are only a select few new cars that still offer a manual transmission, the ones that do still come with a stick-shift are among the most enticing sports cars, sports sedans, and hot hatchbacks on the market today. Here, we've ranked the best new cars that still offer a manual transmission in 2024. We started with our favorite performance cars but also included a few more affordable and practical choices further down the list—including even a few off-road-oriented SUVs. We also listed the price of the least expensive version that comes with a manual transmission, noting which trim levels or options are required for the three-pedal model where applicable.

The Best Cars That Still Offer a Manual Transmission in 2024, Ranked

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This £6k Maserati Quattroporte Is The Terrible Decision We Want To Make

This week, a rather significant Maserati Quattroporte was delivered to a customer. Not only was it the last of the current Quattroportes, but it was also...

This £6k Maserati Quattroporte Is The Terrible Decision We Want To Make

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