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The largest Bugatti showroom in the world opens in Dubai, UAE
Bugatti opens its largest showroom in the world in Dubai, UAE, while its star attraction – the new 1479bhp Chiron – begins…
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LEGO ‘Speed Champions’. 1986 Group B Lancia Delta S4
Could this LEGO Lancia Delta S4 become a reality? The latest 'LEGO Project' revives a Group B legend for the Speed Champions…
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LEGO ‘Speed Champions’. 1970 Ferrari 512 S
Based on the Ecurie Francorchamps-entered example that raced at Le Mans in 1970, can we make this LEGO Ferrari 512 S ‘Speed…
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New LEGO McLaren 720S. Speed Champions
LEGO Speed Champions unveils a brick replica of the brand new 710bhp McLaren 720S Being $254K short of the new McLaren 720S…
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Let’s make this LEGO Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 Evolution 2 a reality
The fate of this LEGO Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 Evolution 2 project is in your hands, Group B rally fans… Okay…LEGO has…
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BMW Hover Ride Design Concept (with LEGO Technic)
*NOW UPDATED WITH VIDEO* What started out as a LEGO Technic project ended with the BMW Hover Ride Design Concept, a flying…
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INTERVIEW. The next step for Jaguar Special Vehicle Operations ( SVO )
We quiz Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations ( SVO ) boss John Edwards on the significance of Project 7, the three-sided 'triangle'…
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INTERVIEW. UAE’s first ever winner of Infiniti Engineering Academy
In 2016, the United Arab Emirates announced its first ever winner of the Infiniti Engineering Academy. But how does 23-year-old Shihab Solaiman…
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Are you a future motorsport photographer ?
Fancy yourself as a future motorsport photographer ? A workshop to be held on December 9 and supported by Nikon, Dubai Autodrome…
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Ford Edge. Behind the scenes of a regional first
How do you spell the word 'Edge' in 50m high letters using dozens of Ford vehicles? crankandpiston.com finds out behind the scenes…
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Making of… Hunting for Victory. James Hunt
Czech art house Unique & Limited create ‘Hunting for Victory’ to celebrate James Hunt ‘s 1976 F1 title win at Fuji. New…
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Postcard from 2016 Paris Motor Show
Geneva? Pah! Our man finds out firsthand that there's a surprising amount to see at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. Including a…