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Joe Mahan

Joe Mahan

Former Digital Trends Contributor

Joe Mahan is an intern at Digital Trends working in the Cars section. He is currently a Junior at the University of Portland pursuing an Organizational Communications degree. In his spare time he enjoys working out, spending time with his friends, and working on his daily driver when need be.

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Production-ready Chevrolet Code 130R rendering is the baby Camaro we’ve always wanted

The Chevy Code 130R concept is a compact rear-wheel drive coupe that would be fuel efficient and an excellent addition alongside the Camaro and Corvette.
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The 2015 Corvette Stingray aims to knock down the 911 with a new eight-speed automatic

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray – along with the Z06 – will now feature an improved eight-speed automatic, shedding eight pounds over the six-speed.
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GCR’s CR-1 all-carbon-fiber trailer has the tech of an F1 car … and the price tag to match

Global Caravan Technologies introduces the CR-1, a 6,000 pound, 35-foot trailer that uses an all carbon fiber monocoque.
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Is Subaru bringing back the WRX hatchback?

Rumor has it that Subaru is considering a hatchback version of the 2015 Subaru WRX.
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The Aston Martin lifestyle is full of fine liquors, speakers, and women

Aston Martin has paired with True Motion Pictures to create a vivid short film called "The Art of Vanquish".
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2015 Subaru Outback is coming, so get ready for upgraded outdoor pursuits

The all-new Subaru Outback will debut at the 2014 New York International Auto Show to show off Subaru's SUV capabilities.

Jaguar’s XE to receive the F-TYPE’s supercharged V6. BMW, you’ve been warned

The highly anticipated Jaguar XE will receive the same supercharged V6 as the F-type and utilize new aluminum architecture.
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Two classic Aston Martin DBS’ are up for Auction, which would you bid on?

A dusty pair of Aston Martin DBS models are up for auction in England, both of which are in excellent condition.
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The Detroit Electric SP:01 has finally found a grounding point: Holland

Detroit Electric has finally decided to manufacture its SP:01 in Holland for supply chain reasons while production is slated for sometime later this year.
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The Evo versus STI debate is over. Mitsubishi is axing the Evo

The next generation Lancer Evolution, The IX, is not in Mitsubishi's plans for the future, but improving hybrid technology and boosting sales will be.
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Want to know what it’s like to drink and drive? Ford has a suit for that

Ford Motor Company recently created a suit that makes you feel drunk and simulates all of the effects of drinking.
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With ‘Predator Mode’ and 2,000 horsepower, Trion’s Nemesis is as mythical as it sounds

The new kids on the block, Trion, are promising an American made supercar named the Nemesis.
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If you can’t taste the rainbow, try buying a wide-body Forgiato C7 Corvette instead

Forgiato, a custom forged wheels company, has introduced its wide-body Corvette lineup with a trio of brightly colored C7 Stingrays.
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That’s a 3-cylinder?! Turns out, the BMW i8 sounds downright mean

The BMW i8's genius three-cylinder motor not only sips fuel but also sounds nothing like a hybrid.
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Doc Brown’s personal Delorean – with 309 original miles – has finally been uncovered

A 1981 Delorean with 309 original delivery miles is uncovered when a famous corvette dealer gets offered it as payment for a 1966 Corvette 427 Coupe.
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This BMW CS Vintage Concept marries classic Bimmer styling with modern day motoring

The BMW CS Vintage rendering designed by David Obendorfer resembles a 1960s 2000 CS all while using the current BMW 6 series platform.
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Watch your ankles. You won’t see the world-record-holding 188-mph R/C Bullet coming

Nic Case created the ultimate R/C car called the Bullet, which set a 188 mph world record. This is one toy you don't want to mess with.
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Porsche plans new 911-beating boxer four-cylinder for Cayman and Boxster

Porsche is going to install a new boxer-four into the Cayman and Boxter in order to distance the models from the 911.
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Renault and Caterham break up … but the all-new Alpine isn’t dead yet

The Renault/Caterham partnership is struggling yet the new Alpine is still slated to debut in 2016, if the two companies get their act together.
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Homeland Security didn’t want this Freightliner Gymkhana-style video to happen

Banks Engineering outfitted a Freightliner with a massive Detroit Diesel and handed it over to Pikes Peak Extraordinaire MIke Ryan. This twin-charged semi-truck was then sent to a shipping yard to prove its tire shredding prowess.
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Driving simulator? Naw. You’re in a real drifting hot-hatch

Seat introduces their Leon Cupra with a driving simulator that turns out to be the real deal.
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Flying buttresses ain’t cheap. And this $200,000 Cayman S by Studioforino proves it

Studiotorino reveals its Moncenisio, a 2014 Porsche Cayman S with one absolutely amazing makeover.
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Give your Ford Focus a McLaren P1 boost with Ricardo’s Hyboost electric supercharger

Jay Leno interviews Ricardo Hyboost and delves into their electrically supercharged Ford Focus.
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The Factory Five 818 might not be big, but it will devour supercars for days

The Factory Five 818 weighs in at a mere 1,803 pounds, and will run with the best of today's performance vehicles. But you have to build it yourself.
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That’s gotta hurt. MINI Countryman nose-dives during 360-foot world-record jump

Guerlain Chicherit failed at attempting to set the Guinness World Record for longest car jump in a Mini Countryman.
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From the ashes of Bulleta Motors, founder Ferris Rezvani teases his next ‘Beast’ supercar

Ferris Rezvani, maniacal creator of Bullet Motors, is now behind an all-new supercar project named "The Beast".
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Aston Martin teaches drivers how to slide like James Bond … in the snow

If you've ever wanted to learn to drive like James Bond, Aston Martin has a driving program for you.
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This Ferrari Evoluzione is the $2.19 million Ferrari FXX with ‘Rosso Corsa’ paintjob

An exuberantly rare Ferrari Fxx Evoluzione is up for sale in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
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Where’s Steve McQueen when we need him? 1969 Shelby GT500 found under 40 years of dust

A 1969 Shelby Mustang GT500 is uncovered in a garage outside of Pennsylvania in near perfect condition.
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2016 Mazda MX-5 will reportedly boast a 99-HP SkyActiv-G engine … Zoom-Zoom?

The 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata has been completely overhauled and features a new 1.5-liter engine. The new Miata will go on sale next year.
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Skip the streets: Mercier-Jones’ Supercraft will hover over any terrain you toss at it

The Mercier-Jones Supercraft is a 120 horsepower hovercraft capable of 80mph, and it has room for two.
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As if it couldn’t get any better, Porsche is already planning the next-gen Panamera

Volkswagen Group has given Porsche the go-ahead on creating a lighter, standard modular platform.
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Make your 2014 Mini Cooper even more distinctive with these all-new accessories

Mini raises the bar on customization with their 2014 Mini Cooper and Cooper S models.
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This super-rare AMG-modified Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing is going up for auction

An AMG restored 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is up for auction at Monaco in early May.