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Aston Martin Valkyrie – official engine specs announced
Alongside a new video previewing its sound, the marque has revealed specs for the Valkyrie’s V12 power plant Following a short clip…
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Race
VIDEO. New McLaren 650S GT3
In its new teaser video for the motorsport-spec 650S GT3, McLaren brings a whole new meaning to ‘being chased by the pack’.…
Editor’s Picks
Jaguar F-Type. Behind the Scenes. Testing. Dubai
We talk to the man in charge of making sure the F-Type will work in the Middle East, and in part responsible…
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Aston Martin DB9 vs Bentley Continental GT Speed. Dubai, UAE
We take an Aston Martin DB9 and the Bentley Continental GT Speed, and head for the hills. Much fun follows. It’s a…
Road
Porsche 356 Outlaw. History re-written
Porsche. Sportscar manufacturer. Racing stalwarts. Engineering marvels. Le Mans winners. All right, that’s enough. Porsche is a household name for its racing…
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Porsche 968 Club Sport. Phwoar factor
crankandpiston.com takes a trip down a rather muggy memory lane with a 1994 Porsche 968 Club Sport. “It’s not a light precise…
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Toyota FJ Cruiser Xtreme. The Next Generation
crankandpiston goes behind the scenes with the awesome Toyota FJ Cruiser Xtreme and Arctic Trucks’ Hjalti Hjaltason to see what makes the…
Road
1963 Aston Martin DB4 Series V Vantage. Shaken and stirred
crankandpiston.com goes MI6 when we spend some time with a 1963 Aston Martin DB4 Series V Vantage. At first glance, this…
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Maserati MC12. The big one-0
In 2004, the world welcomed the Maserati MC12. A formidable V12, stunning design and a GT Championship dominance made people sit up…
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Ferrari F50. Before its time? Bahrain
The Ferrari F50 should have been THE supercar of its day. And yet, thanks to the McLaren F1 – it remains one…
Car Review
Opel Astra OPC. REVIEW. Hot hatch meets mountain road
crankandpiston – finally – takes a shot on Jebel Jais with the Opel Astra OPC. Like the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S,…
Car Review
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8. REVIEW. An expensive lesson
Deputy editor James takes the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 for – what turns out to be – the most expensive drive…