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For anyone that regularly watches Walking Dead, we know that a Zombie invasion is only a question of when, not if. For the vigilant among us, preparation is key. Basic first steps: zombie proof shelter, food and water, and appropriate weapons. The question begs, what happens if we have to…
Despite being, dare we say, an entry level AMG, the CLA 45 embodies all that makes the AMG line so special. Horsepower is up nearly 150 ponies over the base-line CLA. Forcing air through the 2.0 liter four cylinder engine is a single turbocharger with twin scroll that generates an…
We take pride in bringing you the latest gear, gadgets, rides, music, etc. etc. Therefore, we felt it was our duty, even our obligation, to travel to New York City for the 2013 NY International Auto Show for the benefit of our readers. After performing an exhaustive investigation, we are…
We like fast cars. The combination of a powerful engine, aerodynamic body lines, two front seats and, well, no back seats is sexy. We can admit this. But sometimes, you need a little more room. Making its debut at the NY International Auto Show, the all new Range Rover Sport.…
Here at Cool Material, any time we’re offered an exclusive preview of a new automobile, we’re intrigued. So when Lexus invited us to spend some time with the re-designed 2014 IS sport sedan, including an afternoon testing its mettle on a racetrack, we couldn’t say no. So after a packed…
The words "Dodge" and "exclusivity" are not often used in the same sentence. Not until now that is. Ace the Dodge part and rename it the SRT Viper and, while you’re at it, introduce the 2014 SRT Viper TA. Set to debut at the New York Auto Show later this…
The Porsche 911 has always been considered a purist performance automobile. The clean lines of this car, dating back to the early 60's, make it one of the most recognized cars in the world. And despite its unspoken power, most 911 models are downright civilized. Enter the 911 GT3. The…
Making its debut today at the Geneva International Motor Show is the latest, fastest, and extraordinarily limited offering from Maranello. When we say limited, only 499 lucky enthusiasts will get their hands on one. Introducing the Ferrari LaFerrari, named so as Ferrari believes it is the “maximum expression of what…
In automotive trash talk, getting your "paint peeled off" is a burn implying that the winning car was so fast that it somehow stripped the losing car's paint right off. Ouch, get the aloe vera. The new McLaren P1, due to be revealed at the Geneva Car Show, doesn't need…
Looking more like something out of the Jetsons than a hybrid auto, Volkswagen is set to debut the XL1 at the Geneva Auto Show next month. This featherweight two-seater boasts an extraordinarily slippery drag coefficient of .19 paired with a low center of gravity which clicks off 0 to 60…
Somewhere in the sparsely populated city of Affalterbach, Germany, the AMG Performance Studio was restless. Idle minds - you get the idea. Introducing the more aggressive Mercedes C63 AMG "Edition 507." The performance wizards at AMG have magically coaxed an additional 56 horsepower out of its 6.3 litre V8 bringing…
Convertibles are not always synonymous with exhilarating performance unless you happen to be sitting in a high-dollar Italian thoroughbred. That is set to change in 2014 when Audi brings the RS 5 Cabriolet to the U.S. RS is Audi’s top performance trim level and is short for “RennSport” which translates…