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We know the regular versions of the 2015 Ford Mustang will be impressive thanks to recent announcements about power and torque output. But there are even hotter versions of the 2015 Mustang in the pipeline, and one of the first will be the GT350. WATCH: Open Your Ears To Take In The EcoBoost-Powered 2015 Mustang Our spy shots have already revealed much about the car, in both standard GT350 and possibly racier GT350R trim. But this rendering reveals the curves, lips, spoilers, and other details without the obfuscation of camouflage. Created by Gurnade, the rendering gives us our best look yet...
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Tesla Model S Hacked In Chinese ContestAs cars become increasingly computerized, it's hard to ignore that, like your home computer, it's a target for hackers all around the world. Chinese computer security conference SyScan recently promised a $10,000 reward to anyone who had the skills to hack into Tesla Motors' [NSDQ:TSLA] Model S...
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(One of) The first Pagani Huayras delivered in the U.S.: GalleryThough it’s hard to believe, the Pagani Huayra supercar has been around for years now. Its presence in the U.S. was once a sure thing, then somewhat in doubt, and now appears to be verified with one of the first known U.S. customer deliveries. MUST SEE: Lamborghini Veneno Roadster Delivered...
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2015 Dodge Challenger Driven, 2016 2-Series Active Tourer, 2017 E63 AMG: Car News HeadlinesWe’ve just driven the 2015 Dodge Challenger lineup, which includes the 707-horsepower SRT Hellcat variant. Interestingly, the SRT wasn’t our pick of the bunch. BMW’s new 2-Series Active Tourer will hit showrooms early next year, as a 2016 model. BMW is expecting that as many as...
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2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat first drive reviewMuscle cars, like those of the 2015 Dodge Challenger lineup—and yes, that includes the 707-horsepower SRT Hellcat—have long been emblematic of all that’s American. They’ve always been about cramming a V-8—a very large, lusty sounding V-8, preferably—under the...
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More Details On Ford’s Rumored Le Mans ComebackA week ago we heard that Ford was looking to return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2016 to mark 50 years since its legendary first win at the event with the GT40. While we originally heard that Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] was looking to launch a new GT supercar and compete in Le Mans' GTE category...
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Photo credit: GConnoyer Photography New cars are great, and they are often even better than what the home builder might come up with after a hefty dose of aftermarket upgrades. But sometimes a true enthusiast comes up with something special—something you can’t buy from a dealer. Plus there's the satisfaction you get from building the car you want yourself. This is a Motor Authority Reader Ride. It’s Kevin Sullivan’s LSX-9C1 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle. And it’s awesome. ALSO SEE: 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat First Drive Video Starting with a...
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Compact Lexus crossover possible, says senior execLexus has just launched a small crossover SUV in the form of the 2015 NX, but the automaker may end up launching an even smaller high-riding model to take on the new generation of compact crossovers from luxury rivals such as Audi and BMW. The information was revealed by Lexus’ European vice...
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New Volvo XC90 To Offer New Levels Of Safety And ConvenienceWe’re now just a few weeks out from the reveal of the all-new Volvo XC90, which goes on sale in the U.S. early next year, and today we’ve received details on some of the new safety and convenience features that will be offered on the seven-seat SUV. Volvo is famous for its safety, and...
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75 Percent Of 2016 BMW 2-Series Active Tourer Buyers Expected To Be New To BrandThe BMW 2-Series Active Tourer is unlike any BMW we’ve seen before. For starters, the vehicle sends drive to front wheels in standard form and in some markets the engine will have just three cylinders. It should probably come as no surprise then that BMW sees the 2-Series Active Tourer as a...
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2015 Ford Falcon XR8 Teased In New VideoFord’s Australian division is working on a final update for its Falcon sedan before production of the car and its ute and SUV derivatives finally comes to an end in 2016. We’re already spotted a prototype for the updated Falcon sedan, and been treated to a couple of teasers, but now we...
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Foust, Volkswagen Win Red Bull Global Rallycross New York: VideoTanner Foust and Scott Speed put their Volkswagen Andretti Global Rallycross Polo race cars on the first and second steps of the podium at the Red Bull GRC New York event this weekend, though a penalty ultimately stripped Speed of his second place finish. The result marks a massive outcome for the...
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The 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe is extremely high on the list of cars that every enthusiast should drive at least once. It's a perfect example of exactly what BMW is capable of when it remembers that it used to build cars fitting the tagline; The Ultimate Driving Machine. Under the hood of the 1M sits a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine that's aided by a pair of turbochargers. It's called the N54, and it's a truly wonderful engine that has found love amongst the BMW faithful. It's also the perfect starting point for a company like Dinan to go nuts. MUST WATCH: Open Your Ears To Take In The...
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Open Your Ears To Take In The EcoBoost-Powered 2015 MustangWe've come a long way when it comes to the acceptance of Ford Mustang variants. For many years, if you opted for anything less than the V8, you were choosing the wrong Mustang. Eventually, the V6 version made serious strides and has proven itself to be a worthy vehicle wearing the galloping horse...
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1978 Budweiser Cosworth Indy 500 Car Thrills Goodwood: VideoThe Goodwood Festival of Speed is behind us for 2014, but the sights and sounds keep coming as car owners and sponsors post videos of their time on Lord March’s estate. CHECK OUT: Lamborghini Veneno Roadster Delivered In Germany: Gallery, Video With so many amazing cars, it’s impossible...
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Duaiv & Lamborghini Of Miami Team Up For Aventador Roadster Art Car: GalleryYou may not know who French musician and painter Duaiv is, but you will certainly remember him now. Armed with fierce creativity and unique vision Duaiv has created one of the most striking art cars in recent memory, using the Lamborghini Aventador Roadster as his canvas. ALSO SEE: Lamborghini...
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ACO Adds New LMP3 Class For 2015If you're a fan of endurance racing... actually, I'll stop there because everyone should be a fan of endurance racing. What we're dealing with is a sport that is very nearly the highest level of performance in the world of motorsports. Everything needs to come together to earn a victory in the...
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Bentley To Race In Spa 24 Hours For First TimeWith already two victories under its belt in the Blancpain Endurance Series, Bentley and its motorsport partner M-Sport are gearing up for the season’s toughest race: the Spa 24 Hours. The classic endurance race this year is taking place this weekend and Bentley is aiming to have both its...
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There's no denying that the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is one of the most exciting new American cars in recent years. It's the most powerful muscle car ever created from the factory, it will run the quarter-mile in under 11 seconds, and it has one of the greatest names ever applied to a vehicle, ever. Additionally, it's priced oh-so-right with a starting MSRP of $60,990. ALSO SEE: Lamborghini Veneno Roadster Delivered In Germany: Gallery, Video If you want one though, you'd better let your dealer know now. It seems that the Hellcat is going to be a limited edition devilish plaything...
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Smart Fortwo Vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Crash Test VideoDaimler's Smart brand has faced many challenges in the past, but overcoming common perception is probably toughest of all. So used to huge SUVs and pickups are many customers, that they refuse to believe anything as small as the Smart Fortwo can be safe. MUST SEE: Lamborghini Veneno Roadster...
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Nürburgring Proves Too Much For Tesla Model S: VideoStandard road cars used to be rather hopeless at tackling race circuits. Tires and brakes overheat, vast expanses of asphalt can make even brisk cars feel quite slow, and road-biased suspension means cornering felt like negotiating the Pacific ocean in an inflatable raft. MUST SEE: Lamborghini...
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Ford Mustang GT350, Bentley Mulsanne Speed, Audi A8 e-tron: Today’s Car NewsPrototypes for Ford’s new Mustang variant developed by its SVT performance division have taken to the Nürburgring. Expected to be called a Mustang GT350, our exclusive spy video confirms that it will be a beast of a car. Bentley plans to launch a sportier Speed version of its Mulsanne...
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Jaguar Builds Bespoke F-Type For Tour de France Team: VideoJaguar has revealed the second completed vehicle to be developed by its new Special Vehicles Operations, and this one’s even wearing the new SVO logo of the personalization department. The vehicle is a bespoke F-Type that not only celebrates Britain’s Team Sky cycling squad competing in...
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Manual Trans, Magnetic Ride And New Colors Confirmed For 2015 Chevy SSReports of the Chevrolet SS muscle sedan receiving a six-speed manual transmission and magnetic ride suspension for the 2015 model year emerged back in April, and now we have semi-official confirmation of those reports via General Motors Company’s [NYSE:GM] online ordering guide for fleet...
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