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How's this for a fake controversy generated by wokester identity-politics fanatics? A top country music star named Luke Combs pulled in a number one hit by singing the 1988 song of a black female folk singer named Tracy Chapman, and instead of celebrate that happy revival,, the radical left is out complaining, True to form, the Washington Post has created a fake controversy by quoting a malcontent:To quite a few people, this is cause for yet another celebration in Combs’s whirlwind journey as the genre’s reigning megastar with 16 consecutive No. 1 hits. But it has also prompted a wave...

HOME / AUTOMOBILES / 10 Fastest New Cars Available Under $30,000 Justin Lloyd-Miller Google+ Twitter MORE ARTICLES April 30, 2017 VIEW ALL FACEBOOK TWITTER LINKEDIN STUMBLEUPON REDDIT Source: Dodge Source: Dodge Do you have $30,000 (but no more) dog-eared for your next vehicle and are looking for something that’s as fun as it is affordable? Not too long ago, your options would have been pretty limited. Not anymore, though — automakers have recognized that there’s a real demand for affordable cars that won’t sacrifice power, performance or speed for affordability. We recently wrote about some of the fastest cars under...

The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon was one of the most hyped new-car launches in recent memory, but Dodge followed that hype with some bold performance claims. For one, Dodge said the Demon can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph faster than any production car. But like Dodge's claim that the Demon was banned from drag racing, there's more to the story. Dodge said the Demon does 0 to 60 mph in 2.3 seconds. Yet Motor Trend recently got a Tesla Model S P100D with Ludicrous Mode to reach 60 mph from a standstill in 2.28 seconds. What gives? https://www.yahoo.com/tech/dodge-demon-really-quickest-accelerating-125413668.html

Testosterone is what drives men's desire to own fast cars, according to a study published in the journal Organizational Behaviour and Human Decision Processes. Researchers at Concordia University's John Molson School of Business in Montreal took 39 willing young men and let them take a cruise in a $150,000 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet. The men were then asked to drive a 16-year-old Toyota Camry. They drove each vehicle once on a busy street where they would be seen by women, and then again on a quiet road. After one hour, the men's saliva was tested for testosterone. The researchers found...

Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond will be "back to his old self" in about six months, according to the specialist looking after him. Hammond, who was today transferred to a private hospital in Bristol, was said to be "doing well" eight days after the 300mph dragster crash that left him with a brain injury.

Eating in your car may save time, but what you gobble down could hurt your car's value, according to Kelley Blue Book. Sixty percent of owners let people eat in the their vehicles, according to a survey by Kelley and Taco Bell. Only 34 percent said cleanliness was the top factor in long-term value. That could be costly, the group said in a news release. "Cars in excellent condition and appearance -- both inside and outside -- can be valued thousands of dollars higher than those in good or fair condition," said R. Nerad, executive editorial director and market analyst...

February 26, 2005 -- For a car that can go from zero to 60 in less than three seconds, the Saleen 7 is one hot set of wheels. But at a shriek-inducing $559,500, it's hardly a hot seller. The S7, which tops Forbes magazine's list of high-priced autos, is a race car that's been "tamed" for the billionaire impulse shopper. Unfortunately, no one's biting.

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<p>Irvine -- The Saleen S7 has everything you need to get to work in style: CD player, leather seats, air conditioning and power windows.</p> <p>There is a catch: It sells for $395,000.</p> <p>Despite the car's hefty price tag, Saleen Inc. is selling its Saleen S7 models faster than it can make them.</p>