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Blowing up a car in slow motion. The Slow Mo Guys
The only way an exploding car full of money could be cooler is if it blows up in slow motion. Lucky for…
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As well as items for the shopping list, crankandpiston.com also brings you news and images from the ground at local car meets, concourse events and global motor shows, as well as insight into the community. If it’s cool, quirky and interesting to read, then we’ll feature it.
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Rage Motorsport. Building the Comet ‘R’ R200RT
Rage Motorsport invite you for an up-close look at its 197bhp 190kph Comet R desert buggy. Remember Rage Motorsport? crankandpiston.com caught up…
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Goodwood Revival. 2013. Live Stream
The automotive time travellers convention is currently taking place at the Goodwood Revival. For anyone without fourth dimensional ability - or train…
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SRT Dodge. eGarage. The Viper’s Nest
eGarage takes a wander around The Viper’s Nest, an incredible lock-up with more than 50 Dodge Vipers on display. “It wouldn’t matter…
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Frankfurt 2013. Collectibles. The show must go on
We check out the collectibles at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, including the vast selection of books, DVDs, magazines and diecast models.…
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Frankfurt 2013. The ladies
Hardworking professionals at the Frankfurt Motor Show. At every European motor show, we take pictures of the female booth professionals. We're not…
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New GoldRush Rally Documentary Trailer
A new trailer has been released for a GoldRush Rally documentary by Daniel Michaelis, due to be released in November in Las…
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Frankfurt 2013: Nismo unveils a… watch? What?
Nismo unveils a smartwatch at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Hmm. The first story that landed on the crankandpiston newsdesk this morning came…
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Competition: Win a Pirelli Calendar!
Get your hands on a seriously classy photo-book, masquerading as a way of remembering what day it is. Get your minds out…
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Richard Mille. RM 056 Felipe Massa. Upping the game
The Richard Mille Tourbillon Split Seconds RM 056 Felipe Massa: dedicated to Ferrari’s Formula 1 driver, boasting a sapphire crystal case and…
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WEC 2013. Brazil. Andy Blackmore Spotter’s Guide
The World Endurance Championship heads to Sao Paolo, Brazil, for round four. Be sure to keep up with who’s who and what’s…
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Nisei Festival car show. Stancenation. Best of the best
StanceNation hits downtown Los Angeles to bring the public the best of the best of tuned cars for the Nisei Festival car…