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Apple Maps Surges Ahead in the Navigation Showdown
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Barn-Born Beast: 1968 Plymouth Hemi GTX Convertible Heads to Mecum
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Bentley finds 100 faults in rebuilt Continental GT during a “proper” service
After a months-long rebuild, Mat Armstrong takes his Continental GT to Bentley for a definitive service; technicians uncover more than 100 faults, with the standout issue being a cracked engine mount that could affect alignment and safety, prompting further costly repairs even as Armstrong continues with plans for a Monaco road trip.
Mercedes‑Benz’s electric AMG GT 4‑Door targets hypercar pace with 1,153 hp and 0–60 in 2 seconds
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Despite a history of being considered fragile due to inherent V10 imbalance, Six models—the Dodge Viper, Ram SRT-10, Lamborghini Gallardo, Audi R8 V10, Lexus LFA, and Lamborghini Huracán—show that these engines can be highly reliable when well maintained. The article cites sources like Top Gear, Edmunds, CarFax and MOT data to illustrate strong reliability across generations, while noting a few model-specific issues (e.g., early BMW M5).
Selleck’s Magnum P.I. Ferrari Heads to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach
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