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Recently, Cadillac’s new chief Johan de Nysschen said he could see at least two models being introduced above the upcoming CT6 full-size sedan. He explained that one could be a pure luxury model with high-performance and the other could be a sporty model, possibly even a dedicated sports car. In a new interview with Reuters, de Nysschen said that General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] bosses have “just signed off on” a large luxury sedan that will be positioned above the CT6. He said it will compete with long-wheelbase versions of Germany’s full-size sedans. This isn’t...
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Porsche Eyes GT4-Spec Cayman Race CarPorsche’s entry-level customer race car at present is the 911 GT3 Cup but the automaker could soon launch a new GT4-spec racer based on its Cayman sports car. GT4-spec racing series having been growing in popularity over the years, as they’re a much more affordable avenue for budding...
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Ferrari Launches F60 America In Beverly Hills, Auctions First 458 Speciale A For CharityFerrari [NYSE:RACE] marked 60 years of sales in the U.S. on Saturday night with a star-studded event at Beverly Hills City Hall. The famous building was bathed in red and featured a giant Prancing Horse logo on its facade, and out front was parked the first of 10 F60 America supercars that Ferrari...
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2014 Formula One Russian Grand Prix ResultsThe inaugural Formula One Russian Grand Prix was a great success, with Mercedes AMG securing yet another one-two finish. The winner was star driver Lewis Hamilton, who, barring any major mishaps, is on track to take home the 2014 Drivers’ Championship. The latest win also means Hamilton has...
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Autonomous RS 7, Name A Camaro, Mercedes Baby Vans: News VideoThis week has seen a lot of great news come across the wires in the car world, but some of our favorite bits include an autonomous RS 7 that Audi plans to lap around the Hockenheim Ring at full race pace, a chance for fans to name a special-edition Chevy Camaro, and Mercedes’ tongue-in-cheek...
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Hamilton Edges Out Rosberg For 2014 Formula One Russian Grand Prix PoleMercedes AMG locked out the front row for the inaugural Formula One Russian Grand Prix at qualifying today, with star driver Lewis Hamilton managing to edge out teammate Nico Rosberg to secure pole. Hamilton posted a 1:38.513 in Q3 with Rosberg just 0.2 of a second behind. The third fastest was...
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If you're not hearing some inspiring sounds from the driver's seat, it can feel like something is sorely missing from the entire driving experience. And that's perhaps most critical with otherwise spirited sports cars. Unfortunately it's too often the case with today's performance models. The sounds of modern, direct-injection aluminum engines—whether with turbocharging or higher compression ratios—aren't particularly pleasant. MUST SEE: Miniature W-18 Engine Build Is Mesmerizing: Video While a number of performance models—everything from the Ford Focus ST to the Subaru BRZ...
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Tesla All-Wheel-Drive, Porsche 911 GTS, Aeromobil Flying Car: The Week In ReverseThis week, Tesla unveiled a new all-wheel-drive version of the Model S electric car, along with a super-performance 691-hp version, Porsche unveiled the 911 GTS, and the Aeromobil flying car nears production. It’s The Week In Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. There are many things which...
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Lamborghini Festival 2014 Brings Bulls Together For A Cause: VideoClose your eyes. I want you to picture an event called Lamborghini Festival. What does it look like in your head? If you said a parade of varying Lamborghini examples parking near jets in a hangar, coupled with beautiful people and smiling happy faces, you'd be correct. That's exactly what you...
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TopSpeed Renders Up A Look At The 2016 CamaroThe next-generation Chevrolet Camaro isn't far from making its official debut. After all, we're swinging into auto-show season and the American muscle machine has already been caught out running hard in its camouflage colors. MUST SEE: Miniature W-18 Engine Build Is Mesmerizing: Video It's becoming...
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2015 Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II First DriveThere are many things which make a Rolls-Royce a Rolls-Royce, but only one is essential: a certain attitude. The Ghost Series II delivers that attitude in spades. What is that attitude? It’s an air of significance combined with an overt desire for exquisite luxury. The expression of that...
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2014 Formula One Russian Grand Prix Weather ForecastConditions are looking good for the inaugural Formula One Russian Grand Prix this weekend, with the weather in Sochi where the race is being held forecast to be fine and sunny. The peak temperature should reach 73 degrees F (23 degrees C) on Sunday, and there’s almost zero chance of rain. The...
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Tesla’s Model S is now the fastest sedan in the world when it comes to 0-60 mph acceleration. Thanks to a new dual-motor option, the P85 model will rocket to 60 mph from rest in just 3.2 seconds, rivaling many supercars. Cadillac’s new range-topping sedan, the CT6, will bow next year. We’ve just learned that it will feature some advanced technology, including a lightweight chassis that will allow it to be lighter than even the smaller CTS. Ferrari is celebrating 60 years of sales in the U.S. with a new supercar dubbed the F60 America. Sadly, only 10 of these beauties will be...
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Ferrari F60 America special edition revealedHot on the heels of its 458 Speciale A at the recent 2014 Paris Auto Show, Ferrari has revealed the all-new F60 America which celebrates 60 years of Prancing Horse sales in the U.S. The stunning supercar is based on the F12 Berlinetta but has an all-new, open-top body. DON'T MISS: The Average...
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Cadillac CT6 To Offer Plug-In Option, Weigh Less Than CTSCadillac’s new flagship sedan will be called the CT6, ride on the new Omega rear-wheel-drive platform and enter production at General Motors Company’s [NYSE:GM] Detroit-Hamtramck Plant late next year. Now we’ve learned that it will also be one of the lightest cars in its segment...
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Hyundai Genesis Coupe Gets Close To 1,000 HP For SEMAHyundai’s four-cylinder Genesis Coupe will be discontinued once the 2015 model year rolls around but the Korean automaker plans to give it one last hurrah with a wild concept pushing out almost 1,000 horsepower. The concept will be presented at next month’s SEMA show and is being...
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2015 Holden Commodore SSV Gets Special Edition Inspired By Aussie Motorsport HeroHolden’s VF Commodore introduced in Australia in 2013 and sold here as the Chevrolet SS has just received a few updates for 2015, including the addition of a special edition model inspired by V8 Supercars hero Craig Lowndes. The special edition is based on the Commodore’s sporty SSV...
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Report: Mazda rotary sports car concept coming in 2017, production version in 2020Recently, we heard Mazda was planning to launch not one but two rotary-powered sports cars within the decade. The first was to launch in 2017, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Cosmo Sport, Mazda’s first rotary-powered car, while the second was to arrive in 2020 to mark the...
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Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] CEO Elon Musk’s big announcement regarding the “D” has, as we suspected, turned out to be a new dual-motor option for the Model S that provides it with the extra traction of all-wheel drive. And the “something else” Musk also hinted at previously is a new semi-autonomous system dubbed an Autopilot. The system offers a few basic functions at present but it’s upgradable—via software updates—and will offer greater functionality in the future. But getting back to the dual-motor option, it essentially adds a second electric...
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Glickenhaus SCG 003 Gets A New Teaser VideoHere's a closer look at the upcoming SCG 003 from James Glickenhaus, and the new supercar is taking fabulous shape. We already know the SCG 003 will sport a carbon fiber chassis, and rumors hint that the car’s power output will exceed 500 hp despite a curb weight of just 1,600 lbs. The source...
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'Driftadega Nights' Is Certainly A Thing: VideoThe folks at Network A have been killing it as of late. Their videos featuring Ryan Tuerck and Chris Forsberg are well made, funny, and feature tons of great action. It seems that Vaughn Gittin Jr, Matt Powers, and Matt Field have been paying attention to the Network A team. They're looking to get...
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Could The Corvette’s PDR Be The Russian Dashcam Of America?: VideoThis video of a Corvette’s Performance Data Recorder system capturing the moment a big rig’s trailer tire blows may be a taste of the future. A future in which the many happenings on America’s streets and highways are fortuitously captured by people recording for other reasons. On...
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Neiman Marcus To Offer Maserati Ghibli S Q4 In Christmas BookEvery year around this time, Neiman Marcus starts planting the seeds of holiday gift giving in your head. Yes, it's too early to really care, but their annual Christmas Book does have one spot that always catches our eye. It's the special edition automobile that always winds up selling out in...
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Mitsubishi Evo Decides To Quit Racing & Become A Gymnast: VideoHillclimbs are crazy. They often take place on tight roads that feature tons of technical turns, and all of it has to be tackled at very high speeds. MUST SEE: Miniature W-18 Build Is Mesmerizing: Video You need to be the fastest person up the hill, so you have to push both yourself and your...
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