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This week on The GAS we have Mecum Auctions CEO Dave Magers discussing the one of a kind Ferrari 250 GTO that's coming up for auction on Jan. 17 and could sell for $70 million or more, plus his thoughts on what's becoming the hottest collector trend. Hint: Not cars

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January 9, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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You at an F1 race:

$1000 smartphone camera

@jameypricephoto at an F1 race:

$10 film camera

Find out why on The GAS:

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January 2, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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Just in time for the holidays, The GAS is now available on Apple Music!

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December 24, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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Colton Herta and Jordan Taylor are teaming up for the Rolex 24 at Daytona, with plenty more to follow in IMSA, F2, F1 and maybe even the Indy 500.

Check them out in our exclusive interview on The GAS to hear what they've got planned in the new year.

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December 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Jamal Hameedi is the man behind the Ford F-150 Raptor and Ford GT and now he's combining the two ideas into a million-dollar off-road hypercar.

He joined The GAS to tell us what to expect from the still-secret effort to build a "car you can not stop driving."

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December 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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This week on The GAS:

Mick Schumacker talks about coming to IndyCar and we're joined by @bob-pockrass-tw.bsky.social for a preview of what to expect when the NASCAR antitrust trial kicks off on Dec. 1.

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November 26, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Ford is thinking about selling a factory Raptor race truck.

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Exclusive: Ford Might Sell A Factory Raptor Racing Truck | American Cars And Racing
The new Ford Racing division is accelerating its efforts and will be adding new products in the coming years.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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This week on The Gas:

Ford Racing Global Director Mark Rushbrook joins us to talk about the automaker's return to @f1tv.bsky.social, its new Hypercar and everything else it has going on, which is a lot.

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Mark Rushbrook on Ford Racing's Return to Formula 1
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November 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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American Cars And Racing has a new podcast: The GAS

AKA: The Gary and Alex Show, hosted by Gary Gastelu and Alex Nunez

It's available now on Spotify and our YouTube channel and coming to more platforms soon

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Brenden Queen is coming to save NASCAR in a Ram truck
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November 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Mark your 2028 calendars with an X

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US-Built Nissan Xterra Coming In 2028 -- Report | American Cars And Racing
The Nissan Xterra went out of production in 2015, but the automaker is considering a revival of the off-road model.
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October 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Ford's triangular truck tent is very Tesla-esque

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Ford Designed A Cyber Shelter For Its Millenium Falcon Pickup | American Cars And Racing
Ford has filed a patent for a pickup-mounted tent that makes the vehicle look like a Tesla Cybertruck.
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September 26, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Ford has been talking about a Mustang Hybrid since 2017, but maybe it's real this time?

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The Ford Mustang Hybrid Rumor Mill Is Spinning Stories Again | American Cars And Racing
Ford has been talking about making a Mustang Hybrid for nearly a decade and it might be in the works.
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September 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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The Jeep Gladaitor 4xe plug-in hybrid that was supposed to go on sale this year has been canceled

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Official: The Plug-In Hybrid Jeep Gladiator 4XE Has Been Canceled | American Cars And Racing
The Jeep Gladiator 4xe was expected to go on sale in 2025, but will no longer be offered for sale.
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September 22, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Mecum Auctions just sold the Golden Sahara II for $1.265 Million

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The Famous Golden Sahara II Custom Car Was Just Sold For $1.265 Million | American Cars And Racing
The famous custom car built by George Barris was sold at the Klairmont Kollections Automotive Museum auction.
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September 20, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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The last Subaru Legacy was built in Indiana last week

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The Last Subaru Legacy Has Been Built In Indiana After 36 Years | American Cars And Racing
The Legacy was Subaru's first made in USA model, but it is being replaced by SUVs.
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September 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Ford Performance is now Ford Racing

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Ford Performance Rebrands As Ford Racing With F1 And Le Mans Programs On Deck | American Cars And Racing
The Ford Performance division is changing its name to Ford Racing, which will encompass its motorsports and performance car efforts.
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September 4, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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A World War 1 flying ace built this unique car and now it's for sale

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August 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Ford lowered the price of the Maverick for 2026 with this one simple trick

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The 2026 Ford Maverick Is Cheaper Because A Model Came Back From The Dead | American Cars And Racing
The 2026 Ford Maverick is open for orders and there's a new entry-level model that lowers its starting price.
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August 25, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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The Crysler Pacifica CUV is back!

Well, in a patent for inflatable side skirts designed for high performance vehicles.

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Chrysler Pacifica CUV Returns In New Patent With Inflatable Skirts -- Here's Why | American Cars And Racing
A new patent filed by Stellantis includes sketches of the original Chrysler Pacifica equipped with a new technology.
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August 19, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Francis Ford Coppola's personal Tucker 48 just sold for $1.545 million

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Francis Ford Coppola's Tucker 48 Was Just Sold For $1.545 Million | American Cars And Racing
"Tucker: The Man and His Dream" director Francis Ford Coppola's own Tucker 48 has been auctioned at Pebble Beach.
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August 18, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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The Ford Bronco Roadster is back, but you can't buy it

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Ford's Cool New Bronco Roadster Is Illegal To Sell, But You Can Build Something Like It | American Cars And Racing
Ford has built a modern version of the Bronco Roadster to help celebrate the SUVs 60th anniversary
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August 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Forget small EV pickups, Ford designed a 6-door truck with 3-row seating

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Ford Designed A 6-Door Pickup With 3-Row Seating | American Cars And Racing
Ford's small $30,000 electric pickup made big news this week, but it's also thinking about huge trucks.
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August 12, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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@Cadillac has launched a new Curated program that allows CT5-V Blackwing buyers the option to have their car hand-built to custom specifications.

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Cadillac Will Build You A Custom V8-Powered CT5-V Blackwing By Hand For $158,000 | American Cars And Racing
Curated by Cadillac is a new customization program for the CT5-V Blackwing that creates unique hand-built cars.
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August 12, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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Is this the $30,000 Ford Pickup? Likely

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See It: Ford's $30,000 Electric Pickup Is Probably Going To Look Like A Mustang | American Cars And Racing
The design of Ford's electric pickup may have been teased in a video announcing its launch in 20207.
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August 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Ford is launching a new electric vehicle platform with a cheap truck

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Ford Reveals US-Built $30,000 Electric Pickup Plan | American Cars And Racing
Ford has announced plans for a new Universal Vehicle Platform that will launch with a pickup that will be followed by SUVs and vans.
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August 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM