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  1. Racing Documentary 'Truth in 24 II: Every Second Counts' Now Available On iTunes

    Racing Documentary 'Truth in 24 II: Every Second Counts' Now Available On iTunes

    12:07 pm PDT 5/22/2012
    • Gary Baum
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    The film, which aired on television on May 5, follows Audi Sport Team Joest’s attempt to claim its tenth victory at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans race last year. Read More

  2. Live Feed
    Watch Video 'Top Gear's' Richard Hammond Talks 'Crash Course,' Operating Beastly Machines

    'Top Gear's' Richard Hammond Talks 'Crash Course,' Operating Beastly Machines

    10:00 am PDT 4/16/2012
    • Philiana Ng
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    The six-episode series sees Hammond, who told THR he had to climb a tree that felt "15,000 feet high," learning the ins and outs of lumberjacking, demolishing buildings and working in the military. Read More See All Videos

  3. Watch Video Eric Clapton Purchases One-of-a-Kind Ferrari for $4.75 Mil (Video)

    Eric Clapton Purchases One-of-a-Kind Ferrari for $4.75 Mil (Video)

    9:28 pm PDT 3/26/2012
    • THR Staff
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    Prior to the car’s delivery, a video clip of the custom built coupe has hit the web. Read More See All Videos

  4. In the Magazine
    How the Oscars and Hollywood Turned Their Backs on Green Cars

    How the Oscars and Hollywood Turned Their Backs on Green Cars

    12:13 pm PST 2/24/2012
    • Daniel Miller
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    Nearly a decade after a cavalcade of Toyota Priuses first pulled up to the red carpet, a scarcity of both sexy styles and industry support have carmakers trying to recharge interest in environmental autos. Read More

  5. Fisker’s Hollywood-Approved Electric 'Karma' Car Recalled

    Fisker’s Hollywood-Approved Electric 'Karma' Car Recalled

    3:57 pm PST 1/2/2012
    • Gary Baum
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    The green vehicle, praised by the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and John Lasseter, has been determined to be a fire hazard. Read More

  6. In the Magazine
    'X Factor's' L.A. Reid, Jay-Z, Jennifer Aniston: Why Hollywood Loves Range Rovers

    'X Factor's' L.A. Reid, Jay-Z, Jennifer Aniston: Why Hollywood Loves Range Rovers

    6:57 pm PST 12/17/2011
    • Daniel Miller
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    HOLLYWOOD CARS: What is it about a gas-guzzling $80,000 luxury SUV that has so many stars lining up? Read More

  7. 26 of Hollywood's Most Popular Athletes-Turned-Actors

    26 of Hollywood's Most Popular Athletes-Turned-Actors

    5:49 pm PST 12/12/2011
    • Sophie A. Schillaci
    • Michael O'Connell
    • Sofia M. Fernandez
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    When it's time to hang up the cleats, many sports stars turn to Hollywood for the next chapter in their careers. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Chuck Norris, Bubba Smith and Bruce Jenner are just a few of the notable names that have traded in the gym for a new adventure in the studio. View gallery

  8. 10 of Hollywood's Priciest Pieces of History: From the 'Friends' Couch to 'Oz's' Ruby Reds

    10 of Hollywood's Priciest Pieces of History: From the 'Friends' Couch to 'Oz's' Ruby Reds

    2:57 pm PST 12/10/2011
    • Andy Lewis
    • Kyleen James
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    The economy might be hurting, but the upper end of the Hollywood memorabilia market is still hot -- for the right items. View gallery

  9. Lake Bell Reviews the Best (and Worst) Offerings From L.A. Auto Show

    Lake Bell Reviews the Best (and Worst) Offerings From L.A. Auto Show

    5:50 pm PST 11/22/2011
    • Lake Bell
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    The actress -- who serves as THR's contributor editor, automotive -- weighs in on the $400K Lamborghini Aventador, the Aston Martin One-77, the BMW i8 Concept and others. Read More

  10. Lake Bell Test Drives the Fiat 500

    Lake Bell Test Drives the Fiat 500

    7:29 pm PST 11/16/2011
    • Lake Bell
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    THR's automotive critic likens her spin in the Italian vehicle to an automotive coming-of-age moment. Read More

  11. Los Angeles Auto Show Preview: Ford, Fiat, BMW, Mitsubishi

    Los Angeles Auto Show Preview: Ford, Fiat, BMW, Mitsubishi

    7:29 pm PST 11/16/2011
    • Daniel Miller
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    A crop of tiny go-karts debuting at the annual event could be Hollywood's next car stars. Read More

  12. Lake Bell Test Drives the 2012 Bentley Continental GT

    Lake Bell Test Drives the 2012 Bentley Continental GT

    4:35 pm PDT 10/20/2011
    • Lake Bell
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    "This beast is so tight, you'd think it did Pilates," writes the actress and THR columnist. Read More

  13. How Bentley Customizes Its Cars for Hollywood

    How Bentley Customizes Its Cars for Hollywood

    4:34 pm PDT 10/20/2011
    • Daniel Miller
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    The luxury brand is choosy about custom modifications: Gold-plated? No! Pink paint for Paris Hilton? Yes! Read More

  14. Actress Lake Bell Joins The Hollywood Reporter as Automotive Critic

    Actress Lake Bell Joins The Hollywood Reporter as Automotive Critic

    5:00 am PDT 9/26/2011
    • THR staff
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    The actress uses her experience with her family-owned race track to write the "Test Drive" column. Read More

  15. How Cadillac Is Making a Comeback in Hollywood

    How Cadillac Is Making a Comeback in Hollywood

    5:00 am PDT 9/26/2011
    • Daniel Miller
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    Long second (or third or fourth) fiddle to other luxury carmakers, the U.S. brand is making showbiz inroads with its CTS-V and a unique strategy: loaning cars to influencers like Jeremy Piven. Read More

  16. Actress Lake Bell Reviews the Maserati GranTurismo

    Actress Lake Bell Reviews the Maserati GranTurismo

    3:18 pm PST 3/11/2011
    • Lake Bell
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    The "No Strings Attached" actress test-drives the convertible version of Maserati's swoopy two-door for the current issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. Read More

  17. Watch Video How Maserati Landed Spots in 'Limitless' and 'Entourage' for Free

    How Maserati Landed Spots in 'Limitless' and 'Entourage' for Free

    3:10 pm PST 3/11/2011
    • Daniel Miller
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    The Hollywood Reporter magazine looks at how nimble marketing allows the car company to compete in product placement against bigger rivals. Read More See All Videos

  18. Adam Sandler Gives Maseratis to 'Grown Ups' Stars

    3:18 pm PST 11/9/2010
    • THR staff
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    Chris Rock, David Spade and Kevin James receive expensive gifts for box office hit. Read More

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