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The internet is great for all sorts of things, but is a wonderful resource if you happen to love watching races between Lamborghini supercars, and fighter jets. In its latest battle, the Gallardo-replacing Lamborghini Huracán takes on a Sukhoi Su-27 'Flanker', an enormous twin-engine Russian fighter jet. ALSO SEE: Lamborghini Huracán Goes 0-211 MPH In Launch Control Test: Video The result is, predictably, a little one-sided. Despite the Lamborghini's excellent lower-speed acceleration—its 5.2-liter V-10 is good for a 3.2-second 0-62 mph dash—the jet gains the upper...
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'Unleashed' T-Shirt Line Celebrates Start Of 2015 Ford Mustang ProductionIt's official: Production of the 2015 Ford Mustang is now underway, and units will soon be making their way not just onto the North American market but countries worldwide. While the best way to celebrate and show your support for the new Mustang is to actually buy one, not everyone has the...
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Sabine Schmitz Compares Two Generations Of Porsche 911 GT3: VideoThe Porsche 911 GT3 is one of our favorite cars here at Motor Authority. Whether it’s the previous-generation 997 or the latest 991, it’s hard to find a better package that’s drivable on the street and still fully capable at the track. ALSO SEE: First Look At 2015 Dodge Challenger...
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2015 Aston Martin Lagonda, 2015 Challenger Drag Pak, Bentley Azure Comeback: Car News HeadlinesAston Martin’s modern-day Lagonda sedan has been unmasked but we still don’t have all the details. What we do know is that it’s based on Rapide running gear, and you can only purchase one if invited by the British automaker. Dodge has given an early look at its 2015 Challenger...
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Ian Callum's Jaguar Mark 2 Finally Revealed: VideoIan Callum has been responsible for some of the most beautiful cars on the roads over the last few decades, but the Jaguar and former Aston Martin designer has a healthy appreciation for the brand's back-catalogs, too. For Callum, as with many Jaguar fans, the Mark 2 of 1959 to 1967 is a particular...
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2015 Peugeot 308 GTI Spy ShotsPeugeot has been slowly expanding its lineup of performance offerings, initially launching a new 208 GTI in 2012 and then following it up with an R-badged version of its RCZ coupe a year later. Soon, we’ll be seeing a hotted-up version of the automaker's 308, 2014’s European Car of the...
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Dodge has given drag racing fans an early look at the 2015 Challenger Drag Pak by unveiling a prototype version at the 60th annual National Hot Rod Association U.S. Nationals meet currently underway in Indianapolis. The new drag racer is based on the recently updated 2015 Dodge Challenger but features a number of modifications designed for motorsport. MUST SEE: Tiny V-8 Nitro Engine Looks, Sounds Amazing: Video Under the hood sits a 7.0-liter (that’s 426 cubic inches) HEMI V-8 built for racing. It features an aluminum block, steel liners and custom calibration. The engine is mated to a...
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Holden Commodore Replacement To Be Built By Opel In Germany: ReportWith Holden set to cease production in Australia in 2017, any replacement for the brand’s local hero, the rear-wheel-drive Commodore, will have to be imported. It was previously reported that the replacement would come from China, but it appears the plans have changed as the latest reports...
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RWB Porsche 911 Says It’s Time To Make The Donuts: VideoNo, there’s no rhyme or reason to this video. It requires neither rhyme nor reason. It’s just a bunch of donuts made with a RAUH-Welt Begriff (RWB) Porsche 911. The RWB Porsche 911 is a stunner. The car belongs to Hoonigan's Brian Scotto, and that’s really all you need to know...
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Leaked Mustang GT350 Badge Confirms Name For Next High-Performance Mustang SVT VariantThe upcoming SVT high-performance version of the sixth-generation Ford Mustang, due for the 2016 model year, has long been a subject of speculation and spy shots. It’s also been somewhat up in the air as to nomenclature. A leaked badge image with the GT350 moniker seems to have resolved that...
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Mercedes-AMG GT Nears Completion, Reveal Coming September 9: VideoThis is the next AMG-only sports car from the Affalterbach-based performance arm of Mercedes-Benz and it’s a pretty darned good-looking thing. It’s also a painstakingly created thing. This video details some of the effort that went into the development process. Why should you be...
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Brabus Business Lounge Concept Debuts At Moscow Auto ShowVans aren't the most glamorous means of transportation, but there are exceptions to every rule. German Mercedes-Benz tuning firm Brabus has used this week's 2014 Moscow Auto Show to launch its latest project, the Brabus Business Lounge concept. Based on the Mercedes Sprinter van, the Business...
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We're now less than a week away from the official reveal of the all-new 2016 Mazda MX-5, which takes place a quarter of a century after the very first model made its debut in 1989. The rumor mill is still in full swing, however, with the latest news claiming there might be several different engine options when the car finally goes on sale. Previous generations of MX-5 have traditionally offered one or two different engine sizes, depending on where in the world you live. The original car started out as a 1.6-liter before a mid-life refresh at which time a 1.8 was introduced. The second-gen...
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Ferrari 458 Facelift, Alfa Romeo Giulia, Chevrolet Niva Concept: Today’s Car NewsOur photographers have spotted Ferrari’s updated 458 Italia, which is expected to go on sale next year following a debut in Geneva. The car is expected to sport a turbocharged V-8 engine and could have as much as 670 horsepower available. Another new car spotted in the wild is the upcoming...
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Nissan Juke-R (WITH NAWSSS) Laps The Nürburgring Like A Beast: VideoThe Nissan Juke-R is already an insanely upgraded version of the Juke crossover—or, taken another way, an insanely re-bodied version of the Nissan GT-R. So when you add nitrous oxide to the mix, make the all-wheel drive switchable to rear-wheel drive, and then throw it onto the...
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Toyota Boss Akio Toyoda Takes ALS Ice Bucket Challenge: VideoIt's not easy to look dignified as someone pours a bucket of ice and water over your head, but Toyota president Akio Toyoda manages better than most. Toyoda's dunking is all in the name of the globally-recognized 'Ice Bucket Challenge' for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, known by its acronym ALS and...
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2015 Ford Mustang Production Starts At Flat Rock PlantProduction of the all-new 2015 Ford Mustang got underway today at Ford Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Michigan. That means the cars will soon be heading out to dealers, where you’ll finally be able to book a test drive. Sales of the 2015 Mustang commence this fall...
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Volvo’s Future Mapped OutWith the all-new XC90 SUV out in the open, attention can now turn to the other models Volvo plans to introduce over the next few years. Volvo’s plans are significant but we’ve put together a rough outline of what to expect and when. Volvo’s future lineup of vehicles will be based...
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Hopping into a brand new Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is now much more affordable thanks to the introduction of a new V-6 model for the 2015 model year. The V-6 model is called the SL400 and it’s priced from just $84,925 including a $925 destination charge. This represents a significant saving on the $107,825 starting price of the next model up the rung and the previous point of entry, the V-8-powered SL550. And it’s not like the SL400 is a slouch. The car’s twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 is good for 329 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque. Paired with a seven-speed automatic...
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Next-Gen Cadillac SRX To Be Built In TennesseeCadillac is set to introduce an all-new SRX for the 2017 model year, and production of the vehicle has been confirmed for General Motors Company’s [NYSE:GM] Spring Hill plant in Tennessee. The current SRX is sourced from a plant in Mexico. MUST SEE: Nissan Juke-R (WITH NAWSSS) Laps The...
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Turbocharged Ferrari 458M Spy ShotsFerrari’s 458 Italia and its hardcore Speciale variant are shaping up to be the Prancing Horse’s last normally aspirated V-8 cars, as the 458 is about to undergo its mid-cycle update and we hear the new car will be powered by a turbocharged engine. These are the first spy shots of a...
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Chevrolet Reveals Niva Concept At 2014 Moscow Auto ShowChevrolet used this week’s 2014 Moscow Auto Show to present a new crossover concept dubbed the Niva. The concept derives its name from the Lada Niva, a small off-roader built by Russian automaker AvtoVAZ since 1977, and previews a new subcompact crossover to be developed for the Russian...
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2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spy ShotsAlfa Romeo promises to have an eight-car lineup by the end of 2018 and one of the cars, expected to launch next year, will be a sporty sedan rumored to wear the Giulia title. The car was originally due to arrive several years ago as a successor for the Alfa Romeo 159 sold overseas, but its arrival...
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Manual Transmission Jaguar F-Type Caught Testing On The Nürburgring: VideoThe Jaguar F-Type roadster is, undeniably, one very fun and stunningly good-looking car. But for the enthusiast, it has missed one key element of the overall sports car experience: the manual transmission. That may soon change. This video, from YouTube user Gumbal (via Road & Track), shows what...
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