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2011 Dodge Viper SRT10

The Viper has hissed its last. But before the ageing supercar is consigned to the history books later this year, it will shed its skin one last time with a limited run of 50 Final Edition models.Only available in the US, buyers will have the choice of conventional Coupe or Roadster models. But for the ultimate Viper experience, the Coupe-based ACR (American Club Racer) version with its huge rear wing and lighter kerbweight will be the enthusiasts’ choice.Each Final Edition Viper features a graphite-coloured clear-coated paint finish with a black centre stripe highlighted in red. The Coupe and Roadster models feature Anthracite-coloured six-spoke alloys while the ACR version has black, five-spoke items. All Final Edition models have unique side...

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2011 Audi A1 e-tron

Audi is entering a new vehicle class. The compact A1 condenses all of the strengths of the brand – a progressive design, supreme quality and groundbreaking efficiency – into a space of measuring 3.95 meters (12.96 ft) in length. The new compact model bearing the four rings is dynamic and high-quality, emotion-packed and individual. Its powerful engines and the agile chassis make it the sportiest car in the segment.Body and interiorOne look is all it takes to see the sporty character of the A1. The design with the encircling shoulder line is cutting-edge and integrates the youngest Audi into the large model family. The front end with the dominating single-frame grille, the side line with the distinctive roof arch, the coupé-like C-pillars and...

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Audi Q5 Hybrid

Audi has just confirmed that a hybrid version of the Q5 SUV will be revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show this November. The new version will be offered to both Europe and America.We already know that the Q5 will carry the same hybrid powertrain found in the Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen Touareg, but we are curious to see what else Audi has planned for the SUV.The Cayenne Hybrid is powered by a 47 hp electric motor combined to a 333 hp compressor engine. The two drive units deliver a total of 380 HP and peak torque of 427 lb-ft at just 1,000 rpm. However, for the Q5 Hybrid, we expect a 211 HP four-cylinder 2.0 TFSI engine combined with a 45 hp electric motor which would make it the first compact SUV on the market to utilize a hybrid power...

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2010 The Zenvo ST1

Great Danes are know for their presence and power – and this one is no exception. Known as the Zenvo ST-1, it’s Denmark’s first foray into the super car arena.The aggresive body is hand-built from carbon fibre wrapped around a light steel frame – but its performance should be even more eye-popping. Powered by a 7.0-litre V8 fitted with both a turbo and supercharger, its makers claim it will produce a staggering 1,104bhp.The ST-1 will achieve a 0-60mph sprint time of three seconds and rocket all the way to 120mph in just under nine seconds. But it might not quite be the Bugatti beater, as despite a huge power-to-weight ratio of 1,055bhp per ton, top speed is limited electronically to 233mph. Just as impressive is the fact that the car was conceived...

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The World's Fatest Car Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport launched in India at Just Rs. 16 Crore

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport - the world's fastest fully street-legal production car, finally launched in India by Exclusive Motors Private Limited in New Delhi, and you can own this beauty at just Rs. 16 Crores, yes you heard it right.The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport is convertible and is very powerful with 1001 bhp pumping out of its 16 cylinder, quad-turbocharged engine, can reach the top speed of 407 km/h and speed of 360 km/h with the roof off.The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport will be limited to maximum 150 units, with the first 40 of these have gone exclusively to registered Bugatti custome...

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2010 SpeedArt BTR II 580

BTR II 580 is the tuned and modified version of the new Porsche 997 Turbo 3,8l with PDK-gearbox: The SpeedART BTR-II 650 EVO (Bi-Turbo-Racer, 2. generation with 650 hp and Evolution-body kit). It is based on Porsche 997 Turbo with 3,8l engine and PDK shiftbox. The power increase of 150 hp and 150 nm consits of a modified motronic to enlarged the power boost in combination with bigger VTG-turbo chargers, a sport exhaust with sport cats and twin tail pipes plus sport headers/manifolds, sport air filter and enlarged intercoolers. The sport exhaust is available with sound control switch, too.Body KitThe body kit "2010 SpeedArt BTR II 580" consists of an new designed front bumer with spoiler lip and gun-metal frames for more downforce and better...

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Missing the boats

.By Kristin Tillotson,Todd Warner has spent nearly four decades finding and restoring more than 100 historic wooden boats. Next weekend, his beauties go on the auction block, and he hopes some of them stay in Minnesota.To modern-boat enthusiasts, the cavernous warehouse in tiny Winsted, Minn., might look like it's filled with 40-foot-long dinosaurs. Sleek, swift, gorgeous dinosaurs, maybe, but creatures that belong in the past.To Todd Warner, owner of the largest private collection of vintage wooden boats in the country, they are objects of unparalleled beauty, timeless enjoyment and rich history.Warner has spent 37 years collecting and restoring more than 125 boats, from custom-made power racers and runabouts worth hundreds of thousands of...

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500 ferrari 458 italia camuflaje

Take the money and the wisdom of buying a prancing horse does not seem to exclude some of its eccentricities owners improper elegance of a machine like the new Ferrari 458 Italy. Definitely not normal to find a Ferrari decorated with snowy camouflage.The owner of this Ferrari 458 Italy might be thought his brand new Italian sports pass unnoticed through the city traffic and decided that the best way to “twisting necks” wherever he happens to wear it would be this w...

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2011 Ferrari 599 SA Aperta

Latest 599 SA Aperta are a special serial example of which a rigorously limited act of just 80 leave comprise built. All bear already been sold. Ferrari opted to build 80 SA Apertas in festivity of Pininfarina’s 80th day of remembrance. The SA language also pays court to both Sergio and Andrea Pininfarina whose company and bring have been linked to the almost successful road-going autos ever built at Maranello.Following reports of a private viewing in Pebble Beach earlier this month, Ferrari has revealed first photos and details of the SA APERTA, a drop-top version of the 599. Production is limited to only 80 units all of which have been pre-sold.The significance of the 80 units pays tribute to styling firm and long time Ferrari partner, Pininfarina,...

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2012 Jaguar XFR

The first details of the 2012 Jaguar XFR facelift have emerged today as the updated version of the performance model has been spied during testing. Judging from the parts of the spied Jaguar XFR facelift prototype that have been covered in tape, we can tell which sections of the car have been re-designed. The XFR facelift will have a new front fascia, probably with a new grille and a re-styled front bumper. The rear Jaguar XFR facelift will also receive some updates, and probably new tail lights.We're not sure at the moment whether or not the 2012 Jaguar XFR facelift will have the same output as the current version. However, the engine will still be the 5.0-litre direct-injection supercharged V8. If everything remains the same, the 2012 Jaguar...

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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Misha Designs has just unveiled its new widebody Mercedes-Benz SL-Class , as if the normal one isn’t wide enough.The new package includes a new front bumper and lower lip spoiler made from carbon fiber. These help to increase the opening in the front to allow more air flow. The fenders and the quarter panels are widened to merge with the wheel arches with air intakes behind the front wheels. This will give the Misha SL a Black Series-like look.The new kit also uses a new bonnet with carbon fiber vents. There are side skirts that meet up with the fender flares and a rear bumper with carbon fiber gills on each side. There is also a carbon diffuser and a truck spoiler for aerodynamics.Misha Design says that you can have this done to any post-2003...

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Lexus LS 600h L

Who said green cars can’t have their ‘cool’ cakes and eat them too? More often filed under the ‘plain and bland-looking’ category, hybrids aren’t often considered as boasting of cutting-edge aesthetics. Fortunately, there are events like SEMA wherein an otherwise mundane-looking vehicle can be given an aggressive makeover.Take for example this Lexus LS 600h L by Brian Fox’s Fox Marketing. Suffice to say, there’s nothing mundane about this Lexus hybrid. For starters, it comes with a fiberglass aerokit that includes bumpers, fenders, and side skirts courtesy of Artisan Spirits. The package also includes HID fog lights, smoked tailights, and deck wings on the roof and the rear of the vehicle. There’s also the addition of some snazzy-looking 20-inch...

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1981 KTM 495

.Via : www.vintageworksbikes.comFeatured here is a 1981 KTM 495. This bike is one of several beautifully restored bikes owned and restored by Otto Gonzale...

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Brough sells for record £286,000

.A vintage Brough Superior has smashed the world record auction price for its type by selling for £286,000 at the weekend – a massive £120,000 more than the previous record set in 2008.The coveted machine was among many bikes setting records at the H&H auction at the Haynes International Motor Museum in Sparkford, Somerset.The price is believed to be down to this SS100 being one of the best examples of the breed, collectively known as the ‘Rolls Royce of motorcycles’, to come up for auction, being original, fully equipped, in excellent condition, well known to the Brough owners’ club and with a complete history.The other major success of the sale was that of a 1954 BMW RS54 which sold for £143,000.Apart from the bike sales, current F1 champion...

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The 2010 Acura TL Featuring the 3.5L V6

The new 2010 Acura TL are revolutionizing the way we look at a four door family sedan. No longer is the sedan looked upon as boring and uninspired, particularly when you get your hands on this new Acura. The base model packs a serious punch: It's powered by a 3.5L V6 with 280 horsepower, which is more than enough to make the kids in the back seat squeal with delight when you roll onto the throttle.This high-revving engine finds its peak horsepower at 6200 RPM (with a peak torque of 254 ft/lbs right around 5000 RPM), making it a whole lot of fun to drive around the city and on the highway. Best yet, unlike models that find their peaks lower in the RPM range, you can keep the power at bay when you need to keep a lower profile. It's...

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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK

We've been staring for months, but now we have our best look yet at what Benz' baby coupe will look like once the camo tape is peeled away.The grille gets a nose job to match its larger sibling, and the photo above reveals it to be a more pleasing aesthetic than in . Also, it seems the new wants to play with the cool kids who are all wearing LED running ligh...

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2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Now turn powered-up Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG proposal by Swiss tuning firm FAB Design. The tuner found a way to extract 40 more ponies from ‘Gullwing’ door supercar’s V8 engine pushing total output to 611-horsepower. The extra oomph allows the SLS AMG to do the 0-to-100km/h (62mph) sprint in 3.7 seconds instead of the stock model’s time of 3.8 seco...

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2010 Mercedes-Benz 358 Concept built by AMG

Mercedes-Benz after a two year absence from the Australian International Motor Show and now it is returning to this year’s edition of the event that takes place in Sydney from October 15th to 24th with a [supposedly] special C63 AMG, called the Mercedes-Benz 358 Concept. The show car was co designed by Mercedes-Benz Australia and built by A...

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2011 Fiorucci Hyundai i10

This time, Hyundai’s Italian arm partnered with Milanese fashion brand Fiorucci to create a special series of models based on the i10 city car and the larger i20 supermini. Both models by Fiorucci are characterized by the unique color combos inside and out as well as their upgraded standard equipment and the use of exclusive materials in the cab...

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2008 Peugeot Prologue : Paris Motor Show

French car maker Peugeot is revealing a "next generation hybrid" car at next month's 2008 Paris Motor Show. Judging from the photos, the 'Peugeot Prologue' is not the 'RC' coupe that Peugeot has already been teasing us with, and it's certainly not the 307-based diesel hybrid concept the firm has touted at previous shows. So what do we know?Not a lot, yet. It produces 109g/km CO2 -- hardly spectacular even for today's tech, as the current Prius is on 104 -- and it's a 'strong hybrid'. In other words, it's capable of running solely on electric power for short distances. We also know the car's rated at 200bhp, and Peugeot claims its eco creds won't compromise decent performance.For more on the Prologue, come back here on 2 October, when I'll be...

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The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor R will take on Baja 1000

Ford, the definitive leader in tough trucks, is further building on its solid foundation of the new F-150 to deliver the all-new 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, a purpose-built, high-performance off-road truck that's versatile enough to take on the most challenging desert adventures, as well as the everyday commute.“Ford trucks have been a mainstay on the off-road racing scene for more that 20 years because of our long history of capability and durability,” said Derrick Kuzak, Ford's group vice president for Global Product Development. “With the F-150 SVT Raptor, we will be delivering a true off-road performance truck with the proven 'Built Ford Tough' capability and durability that is at the core of every F-150.”Ford and off-road racingDesert...

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Updated version of 2011 Suzuki SX4

Suzuki has released an updated version of its Suzuki SX4 compact crossover vehicle in Australia, addressing a number of concerns raised by customers and media.All models are now equipped with stability control (ESP) as standard, a continuously variable (CVT) automatic transmission is now offered and fuel consumption has been reduced, thanks to an all-new 2.0-litre petrol engine."SX4 set a new vision for small crossover vehicles when it launched and the updated version continues to stamp Suzuki as a significant player in the local industry," said Suzuki Australia General Manager Tony Devers."The update guarantees the new SX4 will offer small-car customers a value-packed choice combining performance, efficiency and Suzuki's legendary...

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Volkswagen introduced Passat CC R-Line

Volkswagen introduced a sports version of the Volkswagen Passat CC R-Line, which has already taken pre-orders. Marking R brings to model a variety of changes, both in the interior, and for the body.The car comes with 17-inch wheels R-Line Mallory (18-inch available as an option), shod in 235/45 tires. In addition, there is a new front bumper with integrated headlamps, sills, body-colored, in turn, slightly zatonirovany rear lights.In the salon VW Passat CC R-Line there is a new sports steering wheel, leather-performance, having multi-functional keys. Sports seats, climate control system and parking are also features of the model.This package will be available for the entire range Passat CC, the value of which starts from 2 200 euros, for the...

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2011 Freelander 2 model range, on sale in the UK

The 2011 Freelander 2 model range, on sale in the UK from the end of September 2010, benefits from a new 2.2-litre diesel engine available with either 150PS or 190PS outputs, a new look exterior plus interior alterations including new instrument dials and a new Premium Pack option.Land Rover's new turbo diesel engine is available in the 4WD TD4 150PS model featuring a manual transmission and intelligent Stop/Start technology as standard (an automatic gearbox without Stop/Start is available as a cost option), or the new SD4 model delivering 190PS (available in automatic transmission only).This new engine is quieter, more efficient and both derivatives have 20Nm more torque than the outgoing engine. This means the 2011 Freelander 2 offers improved...

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2011 Volkswagen Eos Exclusive price starts at 34350 EUR

 Meet the Volkswagen Eos Exclusive edition. Normally a plebian offering, the Eos can now be spruced up with a few luxury car standards such as two-tone nappa leather, sport seats, contrast stitching, "piano lacquer" trim, chrome accents on the grille ribs and three new 18-inch wheel designs. The Volkswagen Exclusive package also nets you a sport suspension that lowers the car 0.6 inches.All of these luxury-like extras come at a price, though. A standard VW Eos will run you 27,524 euro with shipping and hefty European taxes, or roughly $35,300. To snag an Exclusive package, you'll need to drop a whopping 34,350 euro, or about $44,200. Obviously the prices don't translate exactly due to differences in U.S. and European taxes, but that's...

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2011 Chevrolet Camaro convertible

Chevrolet has announced that the new Chevrolet Camaro convertible will make its official debut at the Los Angeles auto show this November. It’s set to go on sale in February 2011, and will battle the Ford Mustang convertible for the dollars of sun-loving pony-car fans. Speaking of dollars, we also now know how many of them it will take to snag a ‘Maro droptop: $30,000, or about $6500 more than the base hardtop. It’s also about $2000 more than the cheapest Mustang convertible ($27,995). If the pricing gap holds true throughout the lineup, expect to pay at least $39,000 for the cloth-topped Camaro SS.As we expected, the droptop will employ the same powertrain lineup as the Camaro coupe. The base engine is a direct-injected, 3.0-liter V-6 with...

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2011 Lexus CT 200h F Sport : Australian International Motor Show

The 2011 Lexus CT 200h F Sport treated compact hybrid made its debut at the Australian International Motor Show and features light alterations in an attempt to burnish its sporty credentials. Like many factory packages, changes to the appearance take the forefront. The Lexus hatchback receives alloy wheels, badging, an updated body kit, and a different interior with CT 200h F Sport steering wheel, pedals, door-sill plates, gauge cluster, and tinted window glass. The Flame Blue color, which is nearly indiscernible to the IS F's Ultrasonic Blue Mica, can also be ordered.The Lexus CT 200h is otherwise unchanged and remains powered by an adapted version of Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive with revised intake, exhaust, and programming for the 1.8-liter...

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2011 BMW X3

The latest 2011 BMW X3 births a cabin worthy by the BMW badge. It characteristics high-quality fabrics, an bettered blueprint, and a generous boot capacitance of 550 litres (19.4 cubic feet). The latter canful be increased 1,600 litres (56.5 cubic feet) cheers to 40/20/40 fold rear seats. Choices let in GPS sailing (on an 8.8-inch display), dual-zone machine rifle climate control, a diorama sunroof, a agiotage sound system and an automatonlike tailga...

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New 2011 Hyundai Equus

Hyundai surprised the automotive world when displayed the 2011 Hyundai Equus at the 2009 New York Auto Show. The success of the Hyundai Genesis sedan, however, has the Korean automaker thinking big. If Americans will embrace the Genesis as a Hyundai luxury car with a price tag as high as $40,000, some ask, what's to stop them from embracing a more luxurious model a step up the food chain wearing a Hyundai badge?The Genesis offers some equipment found only on $50,000 luxury cars in a $32,000 to $40,000 price range. The Genesis appears to be convincing skeptical auto writers and skeptical car shoppers that Hyundai can build a bargain luxury car.In Asian markets, this car is sold as an alternative to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Lexus LS - a super-luxury car with a sticker price approaching...

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2020 Apple iMove

A while back there was a rumor going around that Apple and its overlord Steve Jobs were going to be getting into the city car game. Although nothing official has been announced in the years since those rumors started - and Google looks ready to shut down anything Apple has coming with its driver-less cars - the Apple iMove, an independent design study, is likely close to what people were thinking as soon as Apple mentioned "car".Designed by 20-year old Liviu Tudoran, the iMove is simple, smooth, cute, and most of all, blends right into the Apple product lineup of pods and user-friendly design.The exterior uses "photocromic material" to adjust the exterior hue of the vehicle (at least on the transparent parts) based on a variety of presets....

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The Sunday Movie

.A host of racing legends will be competing at the Goodwood Revival festival this weekend - and MCN will be racing alongside them. MCN road testers Michael Neeves and Adam Child will both be piloting vintage machinery on track with Phil Read, Wayne Gardner, Scott Smart, Leon Haslam, Troy Corser and more. To prepare, they took the bikes they'll be riding for a little pre-race testing at Mallor...

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The New Hyundai QarmaQ

Hyundai has presented at the Geneva Show the series model i30 hatchback and Hyundai QarmaQ concept.The crossover Concept, which has been announced in a sketch published a few weeks ago by Hyundai, brings an important change of approach in what concerns the materials used in its composition.While the traditional cars use metal and glass, QarmaQ is assembled from plastic materials made by GE Plastics. The Hyundai QarmaQ concept is the result of the cooperation between the 2 companies and brings, as novelty, a vista of the kind that only a view from the chopper gives, because of the great surface of the plasticized windows from the car's body.By integrating GE's polycarbonate glazing wrap-around and the GE Lexan windscreens, the body weight of...

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The 2010 Concours d'Elegance in Vegas

.The Motorcycle Hall of Fame is inviting owners of original and expertly restored classic motorcycles to participate in the 9th annual Motorcycle Hall of Fame Concours d’Elegance: A juried show of the country’s finest original and meticulously restored vintage motorcycles.Who? Owners and restorers of the country's finest vintage motorcycles (like the Taglioni-designed Grand Prix bike in the photo above) . The classes are: * Antique American to 1953 * Classic American 1954-1975 * Antique British to 1964 * Classic British 1965-1975 * Antique European to 1964 * Classic European 1965-1975 * Antique Japanese to 1970 * Classic Japanese 1971-1975 * Antique Competition to 1969 * Classic Competition 1970-1975 * Classic Specials...

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Harvest Classic Motorcycle Rally

.via : www.ultimatemotorcycling.comThe 2010 Harvest Classic will be held in scenic Luckenbach, Texas on Friday, October 22 and Saturday, the 23. This old fashioned motorcycle rally is organized by Central Texas Motorcycle Charities to raise money for Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation.Racing Legend Cook Neilson will be on site: he will be signing autographs and such at the Ducati Hospitality Tent.Activities include: Camping, Bike Show, Raffle, Auction, Mind-Blowing Barbecue, Vintage & Modern Trials Competition, Saturday Night Moto-Movie, Seminars.The 2009 Harvest Classic was a huge success. Thanks to all of the rally community of attendees, sponsors, and volunteers, $55,000 were raised for the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer...

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Marty Smith Photo by David Bradley

.Via : The Mot'Art JournalHello and greeting from Richmond, Virginia USA,I don't much like to talk about myself, but will write way too much and you can edit to please. I am 51 years old now and have been an artist my entire life. Not knowing how an artist was to make a living, I attended college to study communication arts and have been graphic designer since.My American Father married my German Mother and because of this and his work, we spent more than half of my early years living in Germany. Like many Europeans, a love of cars and motorbikes developed early. Working before and after school at a liquor store, I purchased my first motorbike the minute it was legal to ride at fourteen.A continuous line of motorcycles has followed....

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