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The Grand Tour's first two-part special is stunning, but too long | Episode Review

The two-part episode that didn't need to be.

Beach buggies, beautiful scenery, and about 30 unnecessary minutes.

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Dump trucks filled with sand will guard New Year's Eve revelers in NYC

65 trucks, each weighing 32 tons, should give wannabe terrorists pause.

The heavy objects are meant to act as a deterrent to anyone planning an attack like the one in Berlin.

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Subaru's BRZ STI Sport Concept is not quite what we've been waiting for

It's an STI Sport, not a full-blown STI. Sorry, guys.

The BRZ STI Sport Concept debuts alongside a similar number based on the WRX S4.

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The first trailer for Top Gear's 24th season shows a hands-free drag race

And yes, there are only three hosts in this teaser.

Hey BBC, could we have a bit more info than "Coming Soon?"

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And now, a fighter pilot in a Santa hat

US pilots flying against ISIS get into the holiday spirit.

And they weren't delivering lumps of coal.

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Faraday Future loses two top execs as troubling rumors swirl

Bankruptcy rumors, and now two high-profile departures?

We're not sure what's going on, but one thing's for sure: it ain't good.

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Amazon is streaming The Grand Tour's first episode for free through Dec. 26

Try episode one for free, no obligation required.

Amazon is hoping releasing episode one will bring in even more fans of fast cars and inappropriate anatomical jokes.

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The Grand Tour episode six is light on goofs, big on cars | Episode Review

Don't let the lead image fool you.

The Grand Tour is at its best when the cars are the stars, and episode six is almost all about the vehicles.

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Vin Diesel pays tribute to Paul Walker following Fate of the Furious filming

Walker died in November 2013.

"I promised you we would make something you would be proud of and I pray that we have," Diesel wrote.

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2017 Ford Super Duty trucks recalled because the fuel tank could fall off

And it's not the only Blue Oval that could catch fire.

Ford isn't aware of fires, injuries, or accidents related to either recall.

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Boeing, Saab take first flight in T-X trainer 36 months after starting development

The first test flight lasted just under an hour.

Both pilot and passenger raved about the new jet's abilities over the short test flight.

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Felipe Massa unretires, returns to Williams in F1's silliest silly season on record

And it's all Nico Rosberg's fault.

Can we get a "Good Guy Massa" meme, please?

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VW to pay $1B in settlement with US government over V6 diesels

US District Court Judge Charles Breyer still needs to sign off.

Certain VW Touareg, Porsche Cayenne, and Audi A6, A7, A8, Brandon Turkus

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Tesla poaches Volvo interior engineering boss Anders Bell

Job one for Bell is to reverse Tesla's reputation for disappointing interiors.

Volvo to Tesla? We wonder what role the NorCal weather played.

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No, The Grand Tour isn't terrorizing Dubai with a tank

It's merely a scene for the season finale (and it's not a tank, it's an APC).

Despite what the Daily Mail says, a director shouting "action" probably means Clarkson and Company aren't engaged in terrorism.

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GM to idle car production at five factories as Americans continue CUV love affair

GM's 87-day new vehicle supply is far above the industry-prescribed 60 to 70 days.

One analyst believes this won't be the General's last production adjustment.

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US Navy grounds all F/A-18 Super Hornets, EA-18 Growlers

Jet damaged, ground crew injured after "on-deck emergency" at WA base.

The Navy evacuated the injured ground crew to a Seattle hospital via search-and-rescue helicopter.

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Like an iPhone S, the 2017 Lamborghini Aventador S adds speed and features

Four-wheel steering, a new look, and a 740-hp V12. All yours for $421K.

Want a 740-horsepower Lamborghini Aventador but don't need the SV's madness? The new S model is the ticket.

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Night Edition is a black-accented beauty

The perfect option if you think the normal S-Class Coupe is too bright and cheery.

The matte gray paint is an option, but it's the shade you should go for.

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First 2017 Ford GT rolls off the line just in time for the holidays

It's going to be a happy December for one lucky gearhead.

Don't thank Santa, thank Ford.

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Toyota opening up hybrid tech, could sell powertrains to rivals

And it's especially good news for Denso, Aisin, and other Japanese suppliers.

Don't want to buy a Toyota product? That could be a lot harder in the near future.

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