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    Sir Stirling Moss, Legendary Racer, Dies at 90

    Legends usually accumulate over time. Achievements build up as an undeniable body of great work that can’t be overlooked. But Stirling Moss earned his legend quickly. And it was secured one day during one race when he was only 25 years old. Through the rest of his life, that legend never faded or diminished. To […] More

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    The Appeal of the Widowmaker

    Is anyone else feeling a warm nostalgia for the days when it was cars, rather than non-bacterial pathogens, trying to kill us? I’m not talking about those that were poorly maintained or inexpertly modified. Bald tires, friction-free brakes and ill-advised suspension modifications have taken many to a fatal appointment with point X on police accident […] More

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    Tesla Claims More Power for Model S, X, Plus Cheetah Launch Mode

    Marc UrbanoCar and Driver Tesla says its latest over-the-air update increases the power of its Model S and Model X Performance variants. The update also bumps up the vehicles’ thermal performance and endurance, Tesla claims. During a launch-control start, the Teslas go into a “cheetah stance,” lowering their front suspension and adjusting the damping for […] More

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    Buying a Car during the Pandemic? It May Be Harder Than You Think

    Most auto dealerships (like the Pennsylvania Jeep dealer pictured above) are closed right now or very limited in how they can serve customers during the coronavirus pandemic. If dealers are open, there are heavy restrictions on how they can deal with the public; if they’re closed, you can still buy, but one thing that’s hard […] More

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    2021 Maserati MC20 to Be Powered by All-Italian Twin-Turbo V-6

    Illustration by Andrei AvarvariiCar and Driver The debut of the Maserati MC20 was pushed back due to the coronavirus pandemic; initially slated to be unveiled in May, we’ll now see it for the first time in September. The mid-engine Italian sports car will be powered by a twin-turbo V-6 rumored to make more than 600 […] More