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VIDEO: from the floor of the Beijing show

The automotive industry in China has been growing faster than a pubescent teenager, which may not be far off when you look at some of the quirky copycat cars China's been producing and the way foreign automakers have been lining up to woo the debutant.

Set the TiVo: Hammond crash will be made into show

Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond's crash that came at the hands of a jet-powered dragster going 300 mph may find its way onto a tellie near you (or halfway around the world if you live in the U.S.). The BBC would like to air a special that shows not only footage of the crash, but also the preparation that went into the stunt and examine what may have went wrong that led to the Hamster in the hospital. Only one catch: Hammond has to agree to the idea. Word around the net is that Hammond does wa

VIDEO: Renault Nepta concept

Among the interesting concepts we'll be seeing this week at the Paris Motor Show is the Renault Nepta, an innovative four-seat gull-wing cabrio, images and details of which we brought you earlier this month.

Crystal Cove Car Meet 8-25-06

Saturday's meet at Crystal Cove was a fairly typical one. Some stellar exotics, mixed with hot rods and classics, with a few supercar surprises thrown in for good measure. Three Diablo 6.0s, including the recent Concorso Italiano Best of Show black one owned by Chris Wong. A brace of Isos, a matched set of 612s, a pair of Vantages. Several F430s in various colors including one with sick 345 Enzo wheels and tires.

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