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Rolls Royce sponsors Bloodhound 1000mph World Speed Record attempt

The last time we had news about a sponsor for the Bloodhound 1000mph World Record attempt aproject, it was all about a carbon off-set company sponsoring the project with off-set credits so the speed record project could claim to be carbon neutral. This time, it’s something of proper value to the project. Rolls Royce – the plane people, not the car people – are supplying their EJ200 jet engine from the Eurofighter Typhoon – and technical support – which will be bolted in Bloodhound to get it up to 350mph before a rocket engine takes over and thrusts it on past 1000mph.

Shelby Cobra to headline 2012 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion

We're only one day out of the Pebble Beach weekend, and already Cobra enthusiasts are sharpening their fangs for next year's event. Announced on Sunday, Cobras from all over the world will rally in Monterey, Calif., next year as the featured marque on Aug. 17-19 for the 2012 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion.

Custom cars with an extreme sports theme at SEMA 2013

The annual Speciality Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Car Show is one of the world's biggest events for modified motors. In short, if you want to check out the most weird, wonderful and wacky cars in the world, head for SEMA. And naturally, the event is held in Las Vegas.