Sean Szymkowski, Contributor
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BMW's M division wants to build a hypercar, but a sufficient argument for one hasn't been made—at least not yet.
Markus Flasch, president of BMW M, said the division has all the desire to build...
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797-hp Dodge Durango concept runs 11s, smokes Trackhawk in drag race
The Dodge Durango concept with the 797-horsepower Challenger Redeye engine smoked a Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk on the dragstrip, and is capable of 11-second times.
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Classic 1990 Chevrolet Corvettes, Camaros, and rare Beretta burn on HBO set
A fire on the set of HBO's "I Know This Much Is True" claimed 12 1990-vintage Chevy Camaros, Corvette, pickups, and even an Indy edition Beretta.
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Jon Olsson's 800-hp Mercedes-Benz G500 4x4 now has a safari top
Jon Olsson, keeper of many over-the-top vehicle builds, has once again modified his Mercedes-Benz G500 4x4. This time, the convertible G-Class now sports a roof. For those who haven't followed the G500's modification saga, the professional skier aimed to build a high-power beach cruiser. It also...
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Mr. Bean's Benz: Rowan Atkinson's 500 E V-8 heads to auction
Now's your chance to own one of Mr. Bean's former cars, a V-8-powered Mercedes-Benz from the 1990s.
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What does star driver Fernando Alonso think of the 2020 Toyota Supra?
Formula 1 and Le Mans champion Fernando Alonso gets behind the wheel of the 2020 Toyota Supra and gives us his thoughts on the reborn sports car.
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The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, was treated to an up-close look at the next-generation Land Rover Defender on Thursday, right after welcoming a baby into the world.
Jaguar-Land Rover is a...
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France's PSA Group rumored to be interested in acquiring Jaguar-Land Rover
The French automaker PSA Group may be interested in acquiring Jaguar-Land Rover from India's Tata Motors. Tata denies the desire to sell, but PSA has plenty of reasons to aim for the luxury brands.
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One-off Rolls-Royce Phantom celebrates brand's 115th anniversary
Rolls-Royce has built a one-off Phantom to mark its 115th anniversary, and will sell the car to the highest bidder via an online auction.
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2021 Ford F-150, Dodge Durango Hellcat Redeye, Toyota Supra: The Week In Reverse
The next-generation Ford F-150 was spied for the first time; Dodge served up a Durango SRT with Hellcat Redeye power; Toyota underscored it's serious about aftermarket modifications for its fifth-generation Supra. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. The 2021 Ford F-150 stepped...
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The Koenigsegg Jesko has embarked on a world tour
The Koenigsegg Jesko has embarked on a world tour, with multiple stops in the U.S. planned for the 1,600-horsepower hypercar.
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VW ID 3 electric car tallies 10,000 pre-orders in 24 hours
Ten thousand European customers put down deposits of more than $1,200 within 24 hours for the VW ID 3 hatchback after Volkswagen started taking orders on Wednesday.
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Christian Meunier has been named Global President of the Jeep brand, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announced Tuesday. The executive was hired away from Infiniti, where Meunier was appointed as President...
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Gruppe5 Motorsport plans an 800-hp V-10-powered BMW 2002
Indiana-based tuner Gruppe5 Motorsport plans an 800-horsepower BMW 2002 race car with the help of some other established tuners. Buyers will have to shell out close to $1M for the right to own one.
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Ford vs Ferrari film set for November debut
Ford shocked the world in 1966 by beating Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a 1-2-3 finish in the GT40. Now that tale is set to come to theaters starting Nov. 15.
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Unique McLaren Senna honors F1 legend's iconic Marlboro livery
McLaren's Senna is already pretty special but one stands out thanks to a livery honoring a championship-winning McLaren Formula 1 car piloted by Ayrton Senna.
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Porsche served $598M fine in Germany over diesel scandel
Prosecutors said the automaker turned a blind eye to illegally polluting engines sourced from the Volkswagen Group.
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FCA selects winners for 2019 Drive For Design contest
High school students from around the U.S. submitted designs for future cars.
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Mulliner, Bentley's in-house division devoted to only the finest things, issued its latest bespoke model and it's an ode to Bavaria. The Bentley Continental GT convertible by Mulliner takes its...
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Driving Mode coming to Google Assistant this summer
The smartphone will add a long list of driver-assistance functions to help drivers keep their eyes on the road.
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Let's get fast and furious: Toyota's serious about future Supra modifications
Toyota gave aftermarket builders a sneak peek at the car last year to jump-start interest in the new Supra.
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GM's Cruise raises a further $1.15B for self-driving cars
The GM-backed Cruise Automation team revealed that its market valuation hovers around $19 billion.
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The Porsche 911 GT2 RS might be faster than Porsche says it is
The Porsche 911 GT2 RS supercar stretched its legs on an open runway and had a surprise for us.
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Watch the 797-hp Dodge Durango SRT concept launch with authority
The family wagon with the heart of a Hellcat was spotted in this video launching off the line in a hurry.
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