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  • 2012 Lamborghini Jota Murcielago replacement spy shots

    For over a year now, the successor to the Lamborghini Murcielago has been called by its code name, "Jota," but according to a patent filing unearthed today, the name "Aventador" has been trademarked--and is likely to be applied to the car we've known as Jota. Following Lamborghini's tradition of choosing Spanish names for its cars, the Aventador appellation has a myriad of meanings, but most likely on the inspiration list include its connotation with a legendary fighting bull of the same name from the Madronera Marketplace Pilar. Lamborghini's toro-tastic badge and strong association with...

  • 2010 Jaguar C-X75 Concept live photos
    Jaguar C-X75 Concept Making 2010 L.A. Auto Show Appearance

    Without doubt the stunning Jaguar C-X75 Concept was one of the--if not the--most exciting vehicle unveilings at the 2010 Paris Auto Show last September. Not only is the low, sleek supercar a striking design from a company known for its sexy, elegant automobiles, its powertrain is utterly different...

  • 2011 Hyundai Equus
    MotorAuthority's Best Car To Buy 2011 Nominee: Hyundai Equus

    A Korean full-size luxury sedan? That's what most people ask themselves when they first hear of the 2011 Hyundai Equus. Then they start thinking about Hyundai, and its start in the U.S. But anyone familiar with the last several years of Hyundai proucts knows the carmaker has made unprecedented...

  • Lamborghini Murcielago crashes in London
    Al-Thani Lamborghini Murcielago Crashes In London

    A baby blue Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 Superveloce has crashed in the pricey London suburb of Knightsbridge, provoking residents who claim the area has become a playground for wealthy supercar owners who like to drive their cars and rev their engines late into the night. The driver of the Lambo...

  • Lamborghini Aventador's 6.5-liter V-12
    Lamborghini Reveals New 700-Horsepower V-12 For Murcielago Successor

    The successor for the Lamborghini Murcielago is just around the corner and with it a new V-12 engine, the latter of which has been revealed today along with a new automated manual gearbox dubbed ISR. Still displacing 6.5-liters, the new V-12 engine has been redesigned from scratch and is rated at...

  • Buick eAssist Hybrid Technology
    New eAssist Mild-Hybrid Technology Debuting On 2012 Buick LaCrosse

    The new Buick Lacrosse and Regal have made waves with their attractive design and overall build quality since their arrival in showrooms, but soon they’ll also be recognized for stellar fuel economy. General Motors is bringing back its mild hybrid technology next year, beginning with the 2012...

  • Aston Martin Rapide Luxe

    Ever thought the Aston Martin Rapide was just not luxurious enough? No? We thought so, but apparently there are select clientele out there for whom the regular four-door coupe from Gaydon is just not special enough. In response, Aston Martin has released a new and exclusive derivative of the Rapide, the new Rapide Luxe model. The new trim essentially adds more functional features, a greater choice of paint and leather finishes as standard, and special bespoke accessories. Some of the extras include the additional paint choices of Quantum Silver and Concours Blue, a custom leather luggage set...

  • Dhiaa Al-Essa and his two latest Ferraris including a new 599 GTO
    Saudi 21-Year-Old Adds Ferrari 599 GTO To Collection Of 32 Supercars

    File this under the “life’s just not fair” category. A 21-year-old student in Saudi Arabia has just taken delivery of two new supercars, one of which is the fastest ever road-going Ferrari, the new 599 GTO. Dhiaa Al-Essa’s collection of supercars now stands at 33, with the...

  • Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso on the Formula Rossa roller coaster
    Video: Felipe Massa And Fernando Alonso Ride World’s Fastest Roller Coaster

    This past week Ferrari F1 drivers Felipe Massa And Fernando Alonso took time out from their preparation for the 2010 F1 Championship title decider at Abu Dhabi to visit the theme park centered on the Prancing Horse marque. The two drivers got to experience the Formula Rossa, the world’s...

  • 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe at Monticello Motor Club
    MotorAuthority's Best Car To Buy 2011 Nominee: Cadillac CTS-V Coupe And Wagon

    Striking design, unearthly power, surprising refinement, and amazing value are the core features that drive the CTS-V Coupe and Wagon to the top of any list, and that's what's behind their place on our short list of Best Car To Buy nominees for 2011. We were one of the first outlets to get a ride...

  • BMW Individual 7-Series Composition
    BMW Individual Unveils Steinway & Sons Inspired 7-Series ‘Composition’

    BMW’s ‘Individual’ program was established back in 1991 for designing and creating customized versions the automaker’s cars for customers who were looking for made-to-measure solutions. The cars are ideal for those customers who seek the highest levels of luxury and look to...

  • Aston Martin designed London Routemaster bus
    Aston Martin-designed bus ready for London service

    In late 2008 London Mayor Boris Johnson and Transport for London (TfL) picked two new designs for a modern-day Routemaster double-decker bus for the UK capital’s public transport service. More than 700 design submissions were evaluated and at the end of the day two designs, one by Aston...

  • 2011 Infiniti G37 Coupe

    I'm a car nerd. I’ll confess, I love digging through stats for nuggets about performance. And I lean hard toward thinking a lot can be made of power-to-weight ratios. I’m always in favor of lighter cars, because low weight allows so many other efficiencies: a smaller engine, which leads to yet more weight loss, and then a lighter suspension, because you have less chassis to support, and that, in turn, means lower unsprung weight.... It all trickles toward a car you can dance around turns, rather than shove and cajole through esses. But here’s the thing: Stats don’t...

  • Gran Turismo 5 at the Nurburgring
    (New) Official Release Date For Gran Turismo 5: Nov. 24

    Yes, we know Gran Turismo 5 was already officially announced for release on November 2. Yes, we know it was delayed (again). But this time we hope the official release date sticks: get your PS3s ready for November 24. If you're not up to speed on what GT5 offers, imagine everything in the world...

  • Delivery of the New Stratos at the factory
    Re-Envisioned New Stratos Finally Delivered To Owner

    Rehashing an iconic vehicle from the past is tricky business, but the team behind the New Stratos have more than succeeded. Built around a shortened, tweaked Ferrari F430 chassis, the car lives up to its legend--and now it finally lives with its owner, who took delivery of the car this week...

  • 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 First Drive
    Motor Authority's Best Car To Buy 2011 Nominee: Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

    The 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 might not be your first pick for a seriously capable, high-end performance coupe, but it should be on your short list at the very least. While it's still a Mustang on the inside--a very nice Mustang, but still--it's every inch the equal to much more sophisticated vehicles...

  • Ken Block launches during practice at the M-Sport proving grounds
    Video: Ken Block Ruins Another Rally Car In Practice For Wales Rally GB

    Treacherous conditions are the name of the game in the Wales Rally Great Britain, so it's no surprise perhaps that Ken Block managed to roll his race ride while practicing in muddy, snowy conditions at the M-Sport proving grounds for the rally this week. On the other hand, the fact that it's Ken...

  • MotorAuthority's Los Angeles Auto Show Coverage
    MotorAuthority Launches 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show Page

    We're just a few days away from the start of the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, and as usual, we'll be bringing you our high-intensity coverage live from the event. Our Los Angeles Auto Show page puts all of our coverage, including articles, unveilings, and galleries, plus our Twitter and Facebook...

  • Chevrolet returns to Indycar as engine supplier

    Racing used to be taboo at General Motors, once banned by a corporate edict. Not that things didn't happen under the table. But things have changed over the past 50 years, with Corvette Racing and other teams going full-bore. Now Chevrolet is jumping back into the IndyCar game with a purpose-built V-6 to power Team Penske cars. Rules changes for 2012 are what opened the door. Previously the series was dominated by Honda power, but Chevrolet is not without experience: it built V-8 engines for "Indy-style" racing from 1986-1993 and 2002-2005. The new aluminum-block-and-heads V-6 engine will...

  • Verne Troyer's cash-filled Lamborghini Countach
    Celebs And Cars: This Week's High (And Very, Very Low) Points

    • Remember that clip of 50 Cent jamming $2 million into a Lamborghini Murcielago? Not to be outdone, Verne Troyer has posted a photo reply, featuring the actor with stacks of (possibly real) dough in his own Lambo Countach. It's supposed to represent $2 million, but it looks a little short to...

  • 2012 Hyundai Genesis Sedan spy shots from inside Hyundai's Technical Center
    Spy Shots: 2012 Hyundai Genesis Facelift

    Hyundai’s Genesis sedan has only been on sale for about two years and during that time it has already taken home the prestigious North American Car of the Year award. As successful as the original formula was, Hyundai is not resting on its laurels and is already planning an update to the car...

  • 1969 Chevrolet Camaro by Mark Stielow
    Custom 1969 Chevrolet Camaro To Star In Gran Turismo 6

    Gran Turismo 5’s release date has been pushed back a number of times already and is believed to somewhere around the end of this month--fingers crossed--but already we have news on the next iteration of the popular racing sim. No doubt still years away from release (GT5 took more than 2,000...

  • 25 Ferraris for sale
    Sultan Of Brunei’s Rare Ferrari Collection Up For Sale?

    Though we can't confirm its legitimacy, a company based in New Zealand of all places is claiming to have more than 25 Ferrari supercars up for sale, most of them brand new and with only their original factory delivery mileage. The private collection of cars, which includes the 25 Ferraris, as well...

  • G-Power BMW M6 Hurricane RR
    G-Power Dials Up Output On BMW M6 Hurricane RR To 800 Horsepower

    The G-Power name has become synonymous with extreme BMWs and the company’s latest Hurricane RR based on the M6 Coupe fits in perfectly with that description. After G-Power’s own M5-based Hurricane RS broke the world record for the fastest street-legal sedan with a top speed of 228 mph...

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