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Warning: This video contains some NSFW language. One of Porsche’s flagship 918 Spyders has succumbed to a fiery death, with the damage so severe the car is likely to be a complete write-off. The poor 918 burned to the ground over the weekend at a gas station in Toronto, Canada. MUST WATCH...

The first major auto show after the long summer break is taking place in Paris this coming week, kicking off on October 2 and playing host to more than 250 makes from over 18 countries. All the major automakers will be there, and so will your Motor Authority team. We’ll be bringing you all...

In the same week that Saleen announced its first upgrades for the all-new 2015 Ford Mustang, rival tuner Roush, an equal legend when it comes to tuning the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] icon, released the first photo of its own upgraded 2015 Mustang. Roush’s upgraded 2015 Mustang is expected to...

The 2015 Chevy Corvette Stingray’s Valet Mode system may be illegal in a dozen states, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG and Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta are here, and much more. It’s The Week In Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. You might not think your new car’s included...

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has long been an automotive icon, one of the best cars in the world--and for more than 50 years, the vehicle of choice for prosperous German businessmen. Against it, the BMW 7-Series and the Audi A8 still seem like pretenders. In Manhattan or Tokyo or Rio or Dubai, the...

It’s a classic Internet comparison: Nissan GT-R versus Porsche 911 Turbo. Which is fastest? Which is best? Which is the one you should kick your friends in the (virtual) nuts over? This video answers that, after a fashion. MUST SEE: Porsche 918 Spyder Burns To The Ground At Gas Station: Video...

Cadillac’s ELR has been on the market for a little over a year but an updated version of the car could be revealed very soon. It’s no secret that the ELR hasn’t been selling well but some worthwhile updates are coming, according to a report out this week. Edmunds, citing Cadillac...

The McLaren lineup is an ever-changing, constantly growing thing—a remarkable feat for a car company that’s only a few years old. With the new 625C, McLaren ventures into new territory: building a car specifically for one market. MUST SEE: Porsche 918 Spyder Burns To The Ground At Gas...

The new Mercedes-AMG GT has already been revealed, but to kick off the launch of its latest sports car Mercedes-AMG will offer a limited number of ‘Edition 1’ variants. A couple of GT Edition 1 photos have been leaked ahead of the car’s debut at the 2014 Paris Auto Show. While the...

Tim Bell’s crash at the Circuit of the Americas during the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge race last weekend is a lesson in terror. It’s also a remarkable endorsement of current race car safety. DON'T MISS: Mid-Engine Corvette ZR1 To Bow In 2017, Cost $150k: Report The on-board...

It isn’t exactly a Ford F-150 SVT Raptor rival, but Chevrolet’s new Colorado-based concept unveiled at the 2014 State Fair of Texas at least hints at what a performance pickup truck from the bowtie brand could look like. The new concept is called the Chevrolet Colorado Sport and...

The new generation of hybrid hypercars, the Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1 and Porsche 918 Spyder, have been with us for almost a year but we’re yet to see anyone who’s compared and contrasted all three. We’ve driven the Porsche 918 Spyder, but are yet to get behind the wheel of...

With the high content of carbon fiber found in its cars, Lamborghini has established its own repair service that has the right equipment and technical staff to properly deal with the advanced composite material. In some cases, staff will even fly out to fix the cars, avoiding the hassle of shipping...

Forza Horizon 2 is the latest addition to the Xbox-exclusive Forza video game series. While the popular Forza Motorsport series focuses more on precision driving and features the world’s top race tracks, much like the vaunted Gran Turismo series, Forza Horizon is an open-world driving game...

The latest Subaru Impreza range was all-new for 2012, so for the 2015 model year the all-wheel-drive compact has been given a mid-cycle update. Only the Subaru die-hards are likely to recognize the changes made to the exterior of the vehicles. They consist of revisions made to the headlights...

Primed to take on the Porsche 911, Jaguar F-Type, and Chevy Corvette—among others—the Mercedes-AMG GT just recently made its web debut. At the 2014 Paris Auto Show, a special Edition 1 version of the car is expected. Images leaked (via Autocar) ahead of the official announcement reveal...

Back in 2011, Ferrari Enzo owner Zahir Rana was competing in the Targa Newfoundland when things went very wrong. Rana lost control of the car and ended up in the Atlantic ocean. The car was nearly destroyed. MUST SEE: Jeep Driver Out-Jerks Corvette Driver's Jerk Parking Job: Video But it’s...

One of the most storied names in motorsport, Brabham, is about to make a return to international racing, and you have a chance to be a part of the team. Brabham was co-founded in 1960 by Australian racing legend Sir Jack Brabham, who passed away earlier this year. During its heyday, the team won...

Ferrari’s latest supercar is the 458 Speciale A, where A stands for Aperta. The car is essentially a convertible version of last year’s 458 Speciale, and it’s potentially the last Ferrari road car to feature a naturally aspirated V-8. Earlier in the year we reported that a...

This week’s news highlights feature a pair of motorsports mishaps that fortunately end surprisingly well despite the high speeds involved, some future vehicles including a high-tech semi-truck and the next Saleen Ford Mustang, plus the possibility that Lotus may decide to pull the Evora from...