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If you were born after 1985 then the odds of you ever seeing a real life carburetor are probably pretty slim. I mean let’s face it, even though fuel-injection was available in the late 60′s it wasn’t really implemented until the mid-1980′s. For those of you out there however who feel the need to know how this little piece of old school technology actually works, fear not, because this video explains everything you need to know about your friend and mine, the carburetor.

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It dawned on me recently as I was driving along in the middle of nowhere California that most drivers aren’t properly prepared for those “Oh SHIT!” moments. Therefore I’ve decided to make a quick list of things that you should never be without, and it applies to all drivers, regardless of your daily distance traveled.

1. Cell Phone: These little devices are generally the first line of defense when you’re stranded out there on the open road. They give you comfort, provide you with the contact and emergency information of those that can help, and give you the ability to call on #2 on the list. Oh… and don’t forget to keep your cell charger in the car at all times.

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Let’s be honest, if you drive a car on a regular basis then the odds of you speeding are pretty good. Be it 5 mph or 25 mph over the legal limit, speeding is speeding, and in case you didn’t know, that means you’re breaking the law. However most law enforcement agents tend to look the other way if you’re not abusing the limits. For instance, if the speed limit is 55 mph, it’s not uncommon to see motorists cruising at 65 mph – I mean we all do it right? Csaba Csere, contributing editor for Car and Driver magazine understands this and has put together a little video that tells how not to break the law, but simply circumnavigate it a bit.

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It seems Fisker is finally succumbing to the relentless seas of misfortune. It’s been battered by storms, supplier problems and financial troubles. Founder Henrik Fisker has fled. Its workforce has been laid off. Nearly all of them. Things are grim. But should petrol-guzzling, tire-burning, fire-breathing gear heads like you care? Yes. Yes, you should.

You should care about Fisker for one simple reason: It’s disruptive. The automotive industry is big, old and stagnant. It moves at a glacial pace and changes very little. Fisker, and other new car companies, are free to innovate, to explore new technology, and to do crazy things like use a turbocharged Pontiac Solstice engine just to spin a generator.

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In 1984 there was the Ferrari 288 GTO. Housing a mid-engine twin-turbo V8 that produced 400 hp and 366 lb·ft of torque, it was one of the first, truly modern Ferrari’s. In 1987 came the F40, a car that some consider to be one of the greatest cars ever build and the last pure Ferrari. It used a derivative of the engine used in the 288 GTO, and made 478 hp and 425 lb·ft of torque. The F50 debuted in 1996, and with a naturally aspirated 4.7-liter V12, power was bumped to 513 hp and 347 lb·ft of torque. It was also capable of taking the car to a top speed of 194 mph. In 2002 the Ferrari Enzo tore into the motoring press. It looked like nothing else on the road and like the F50 before it, utilized a V12 making 651 hp and 485 lb·ft of torque.

It’s now 2013 and Ferrari has just pulled the curtain back on its newest creation, the LaFerrari. It utilizes a HY-KERS system and a carbon-fibre chassis and is stunning from just about every angle. Click through to check out Ferrari’s newest creation.

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One of the most common questions I receive is about new car deliveries. What you should ask the salesman to NOT do, how to fully inspect the paint for dings, dents, dust nibs, scratches, and possible re-painted areas without using expensive tools. New car polishing and paint sealant tips for protecting your investment. – Larry K. AmmoNYC

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Not too many of us have actually been over 200 mph, unless that is, you were flying at over 36,000 feet. Matt Farah of The Smoking Tire and DRIVE’s TUNED recently took an opportunity to break this barrier by climbing behind the wheel of John Hennessey’s insanely fast Venom GT, a car that recently ran its way into the record books. What’s even crazier though is that he did this in the Venom GT Spyder because his helmeted head wouldn’t fit in the coupe! Click through to check out the video.

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I’m not really sure if anyone needs a high-performance off-road buggy for the street, but just in case, the Local Motors Rally Fighter is available for purchase for the measly sum of $99,000.00. Jay Leno recently met up with Rally Fighter creator Jay Rogers to discuss exactly what goes into making these amazing machines so outstanding.

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It’s constructed from stainless steel, aluminum and bronze. Has twelve cylinders, two camshafts, runs on compressed air, AND fits in the palm of the hand that built it. This ladies and gentlemen is the world’s smallest V-12 engine, and it’s nothing short of a masterpiece. Click through and check it out!

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The 2014 Corvette Stingray is finally here along with a laundry list of answered questions. One of the most anticipated cars in recent years, the new ‘Vette is a machine that was not only meant to be a better Corvette, but a world beating sports car. The design, love it or hate it, is more compelling than the outgoing C6. It’s lines are more finely sculpted with an air of finesse that translates well over the cars entire body. The cars interior (the Achilles heal of the C6) has been re-imagined from the ground up, as was the Vette’s new LT1 engine and suspension system. Car and Driver Contributing Editor Csaba Csere, recently asked a host of questions to key people in the Corvette’s development, including Kirk Bennion (Exterior Design Manager), Tadge Jeuchter (Chief Engineer) and Harlan Charles (Product Manager). The video is long, but so worth the watch if you are even remotely interested in the new 2014 Corvette Stingray.

Source: CarandDriver.com

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