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topspeed.com | Nathaniel Ehinger
The 10/10ths Motor Club recently opened a 1.7-mile road course track outside the Charlotte Motor Speedway. This incredible new track is a passion project of Rick Hendrick, CEO of Hendrick Automotive Group and famous race team owner of the Hendrick NASCAR race team, and Marcus Smith, CEO of Speedway Motorsports. The shared vision came to life on an incredible track designed by Alex Wurz, Formula 1 veteran and two-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner.
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5 days ago | 
topspeed.com | Nathaniel Ehinger
An American automaker tried to bring back the station wagon in the mid-2000s. At a time slightly before the automotive crisis that would change things at the end of the decade, one automaker thought a high-powered, sport-based wagon might sell well and be right for some families. Who wouldn’t want a wagon that could tear up the roads while carrying the groceries or gear for the kids’ activities?
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topspeed.com | Nathaniel Ehinger
You can almost hear the roaring grumble of the massive V8 engines under the hood of the historic cars competing on the 10/10ths track. The sounds, smells, and feel of old-school road racing meet a brand-new, state-of-the-art track and facility just outside two turns of the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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topspeed.com | Nathaniel Ehinger
The combination of Carroll Shelby and Ford worked like peanut butter and jelly, although if you had been present at some meetings during the early days, you might have described the relationship more like oil and vinegar. Iconic Ford models were only made better when they wore the Shelby name, giving them that added something special. Carroll Shelby was a modern renaissance man, an American entrepreneur, race car driver, and automotive designer.
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2 weeks ago | 
topspeed.com | Nathaniel Ehinger
Where did the Chrysler 200 come from? This car was a continuation of the Sebring platform but with a new name, which was implemented in 2011. The 200 was stylistically similar to its predecessor but was considered more refined with improved powertrains and added premium attributes. The stance was lower to improve ride comfort, and it featured new headlamps with LED strips, updated taillights, and higher-quality wheels. Why wasn’t the Chrysler 200 a success?
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topspeed.com | Nathaniel Ehinger
The Lexus RX is a longstanding symbol of quality, reliability, and resale value in the midsize luxury SUV market. This SUV has paved the way for other brands to enter the fray, but few have been able to challenge the RX for dominance in this segment. There’s just something a little extra special about the Lexus RX, but some SUVs are coming close to the qualities that many drivers admire in the Lexus SUV.
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2 weeks ago | 
topspeed.com | Nathaniel Ehinger
Nestled in the foothills of western North Carolina is a racing mecca that is growing and becoming more prestigious than ever. Just outside the Charlotte Motor Speedway, the team of Marcus Smith and Rick Hendrick have created a premium road course complete with a newly built clubhouse for hosting parties, events, and car clubs to meet and enjoy the new 10/10ths track.
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topspeed.com | Nathaniel Ehinger
Do you expect trucks to have good fuel economy figures? If you were talking about older trucks, the answer would be “no,” but in modern times, pickup trucks with good gas mileage aren’t too hard to find. The most fuel-efficient truck might also be the smallest, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some great choices when you want to enjoy driving a truck and save on gas. How have trucks evolved to give you some of the best mpg? Some have added hybrid powertrains, which makes them more efficient.
