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Magnaflow will launch its new modular, cat-back exhaust system designed for the 2020 Toyota Supra, the company announced Wednesday. This new system, dubbed xMOD, will eventually spread to other applications. This system can be customized as it sits after installation thanks to a series of modular components that can be swapped in and out in minutes using quick-release v-band clamps. Tuners can choose from two different muffler modules and two different inlet pipe modules, allowing for a street-friendly, factory-tuned configuration and an uncorked, mod-ready setup. For street use, Magnaflow...
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1-of-40 Ford GTX1 roadster conversion up for auctionA super-rare variant of an already-exotic American car is up for sale: the 2006 Ford GTX1 number 33 (of no more than 40) has been listed on Bring a Trailer. This red 2006 Ford GT went under the knife at Genaddi Design Group in Wisconsin for a roadster conversion that cost $38,000 in March of 2006...
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This vintage Toyota Land Cruiser is electric but still has a crate "V-8"As EV conversions become more and more popular for vintage cars and trucks, they've transitioned from the early "just get it done" mindset to being somewhat of a commodity—one that can be packaged just about any way the customer wants. Enter Electric GT, a California-based shop developing a...
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2020 Chevy Corvette C8.R, 2020 Dodge Charger Widebody, 2021 BMW M3: This Week's Top PhotosIt's been rumored for years, but Chevrolet this week finally confirmed it has developed a V-8 with a flat-plane crank and dual overhead cams. The engine will initially feature in the C8.R racing version of the mid-engine Corvette but a production version is planned and will likely power the next...
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Ford reveals Ranger, Transit projects for SEMAFord unveiled eight Ranger and Transit project vehicles that will be on display at this year's SEMA show.
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Renault ousts CEO Thierry Bollore amid global executive rebootRenault fired its CEO Thierry Bollore and replaced him in the interim with Clotilde Delbos as the company aims to further distance itself from the Carlos Ghosn era.
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A Hellcat-powered Ram Rebel TRX may be in the works, but this private owner beat Ram to the punch by swapping in a Hellcat engine.
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2020 Toyota TRD Pro lineup, 2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody, 2020 Audi A8 plug-in hybrid: The Week In ReverseWe put Toyota's 2020 TRD Pro lineup to the test at an off-road park in Texas; we sampled Dodge's latest Widebody effort; and we spent some time in Audi's luxurious new A8 plug-in hybrid. It's the week in reverse, right here on Motor Authority. Toyota touts its TRD Pro lineup as the ideal mix of...
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New Golf to debut Oct. 24 but might only arrive in US as GTI, RMarking the eighth generation of the popular hatchback, the new Golf will debut on October 24, with the reveal to take place at the car's plant in Wolfsburg, Germany. The car will be based on an upgraded version of the current-generation's MQB platform, which will boast significant improvements...
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NASCAR's planning to go hybridNASCAR could use hybrid powertrains as early as 2022, mostly for short tracks and road courses.
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2021 BMW M3, 2019 Subaru WRX STI, Chevy's new 5.5-liter V-8: Car News HeadlinesBMW introduced a redesigned 3-Series last year. That means a new M3 should be just around the corner. Our latest spy shots show a tester for the upcoming sport sedan, which rumor has it will come with available all-wheel drive and close to 500 horsepower. It might not be the most advanced car on...
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2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport arrives as the people's Audi Q8Like Audi with the Q8, Volkswagen will offer a more stylish version of its largest SUV in the form of the Atlas Cross Sport.
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The Japanese Grand Prix's Suzuka Circuit is one of the most popular racetracks in the world.
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Porsche enters flying taxi race with BoeingPorsche and Boeing are already at work on a concept for a flying taxi.
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2020 Audi E-tron Sportback spy shots and videoAudi's E-tron Sportback will debut in November at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show.
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Chevy Corvette C8.R has a flat-crank 5.5-liter V-8 we'll see in a road carThe engine in the C8.R is limited to 500 horsepower but more will almost certainly be extracted for future production versions.
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Bentley darkens Flying Spur with Blackline specificationThe Bentley Flying Spur super-luxe performance sedan gets a Blackline treatment that replaces chrome on badging, lighting, and other trim pieces.
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Wild Polestar 1 "Need For Speed Heat" cover car is being built"Need for Speed Heat" video game variant of the Polestar 1 inspires real-life build of the super-tuned electric coupe.
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Chevy Silverado full-size pickup joins the Colorado ZR2 mid-size pickup in the Best in the Desert race series, marking the first off-road race for the Silverado.
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Ferrari opens first Tailor Made studio in USSome of the wilder options available via Ferrari Tailor Made include gold, cashmere, and even denim trim.
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Dyson's EV project is deadJames Dyson, founder and CEO of Dyson, pulled the plug on ambitious plans to build a series of electric vehicles. The company better known for bagless vacuum cleaners could not make a compelling business case for the EV.
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Storming the world's oldest hill climb in the 2019 Subaru WRX STIWe drove the 2019 Subaru WRX STI on the oldest continually used racing circuit in the world.
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Lexus EV, Cadillac CT4 pricing, Bertone Mantide: Today's Car NewsLexus will use the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show to preview the first offering in its future EV offensive. The automaker will reveal a battery-electric concept car that's thought to be in the form of a high-riding hatch. The 2020 Cadillac CT4 is priced to fight the smaller, less powerful Audi A3 and...
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Now Dubai's ambulances are becoming supercarsAlready known for being one of the most luxurious cities on earth, Dubai is adding one more feather to its already avian cap by incorporating high-end performance vehicles into its ambulance fleet. Dubai's ambulance service is adding a Nissan GT-R, Chevrolet Corvette and a Land Rover Range...
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