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  • 2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan

    Rolls-Royce isn't an independent British luxury company. It hasn't been since 2003 when BMW Group acquired full control of the automaker. On Friday, the luxury marque's top executive acknowledged that without BMW, the brand would be dead. Speaking to Australian website Go Auto, Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös said he's glad to be a part of the BMW Group. He went on to say "we would never exist anymore" if it weren't for being part of BMW. Having the large automaker behind the small Britain-based company means Rolls-Royce doesn't have to go it alone when it comes to meeting...

  • Aston Martin Valkyrie
    Revs to 11: Aston Martin Valkyrie taps out 1,160 hp

    To paraphrase a line from the hit 1984 film "This is Spinal Tap," the Aston Martin Valkyrie goes to 11. Eleven-thousand rpm, that is. On Friday, the British brand announced its forthcoming hypercar makes a colossal 1,160 horsepower and redlines at 11,100 rpm. For those who haven't been following...

  • 2019 Ram 2500 Power Wagon
    2019 Ram Power Wagon, 2020 Bentley Continental GT Convertible, 2019 McLaren 720S Spider: The Week In Reverse

    We got the 2019 Ram 2500 Power Wagon dirty in our first drive; we took the 2020 Bentley Continental GT Convertible for a spin; we found the McLaren 720S Spider a delight in our first time behind the wheel. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. We touched down in Las Vegas for...

  • 2019 BMW Z4 Roadster
    First drive review: The 2019 BMW Z4 sDrive30i revives the roadster

    Coachella is a town, not a thing. For the 356 days a year when Boy Pablo and Childish Gambino aren’t in residence, it’s a prosaic farm community, where highlighter-pink and yellow signs hawk Medjool dates, shaken fresh from the trees that tower over checkerboards of agri-business green...

  • 2021 Ford Bronco test mule spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
    2021 Ford Bronco, SCG 004, Tesla Model 3 Standard Range: Today's Car News

    Ford looks to be finally testing its revived Bronco in the wild. The vehicle is still at the test mule stage, which means the new mechanicals are hidden within a makeshift body. Nevertheless, our spy shots reveal a number of details about the upcoming SUV. America's Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus has...

  • 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera aero
    Learn how the 2020 Porsche 911's adaptive aero keeps things slippery

    Having a machine that weighs a few thousands pounds act like a brick in the wind is hardly ideal for performance and efficiency. That's why Porsche has worked to ensure the 992-generation 911 cuts through the wind as best as possible, which the automaker has explained in a new video. Viewers start...

  • Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus 004C race car

    Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus on Friday revealed the track versions of its 004 sports car, which so far had only been shown in 004S road car guise (the S is for Stradale, Italian for “Road”). In case you've forgotten, the 004 is a mid-engine sports car which in 004S guise generates 650 horsepower from a GM-based V-8 and costs about $400,000. It also features a McLaren F1-style central driving position. And just like SCG's 003 supercar, the 004 is being offered as a dedicated race car and a special model that can switch easily between road and race configurations. The race car...

  • Hispano-Suiza Maguari HS1 GTC
    A second Hispano-Suiza plans new supercar for Geneva auto show

    Dormant Spanish brand Hispano-Suiza is set to make a comeback at next week's 2019 Geneva International Motor Show with the unveiling of the Carmen electric supercar, with the team led by the great grandson of the brand's founder, Damián Mateu, and based in Spain. However, there's another car...

  • 2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo
    F8 Tributo first of 5 new Ferraris due in 2019

    Ferrari on Thursday unveiled the replacement for the 488 GTB in the form of the stunning F8 Tributo. It's the first of five new models the Italian firm has planned for 2019. “Five will come in 2019, which is probably the biggest effort,” Ferrari marketing chief Enrico Galliera told...

  • 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
    $35,000, 220-mile Tesla Model 3 now on sale

    Tesla on Thursday announced that the base Model 3, the $35,000 electric car that buyers have been waiting for since the mid-size model was announced in 2016, is now on sale. Tesla revealed the Model 3 Standard Range has an electric driving range of 220 miles, can accelerate to 60 mph in 5.6...

  • 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera restored by Porsche Classic
    Feel the teal: Porsche Classic restores one-off 1984 911 Carerra 3.2

    Porsche Classic tackles many restorations, but recently, a special 911 arrived for an overhaul. The car is a 1984 911 Carerra 3.2 and it's truly a one-off sports car. It was originally built for Tilman Brodbeck, who was the executive assistant to Porsche CEO Peter W. Schutz. At the time, Brodbeck...

  • 2019 Audi R8 Decennium edition
    Audi R8 Decennium rings in 10 years of the V-10 engine

    Ten years ago, Audi graced its halo sports car with a hallmark engine: the 5.2-liter V-10 mill that made 525 horsepower. Today, Audi honors the a decade of the V-10 with a new special edition car: the R8 V10 Decennium. Recall, the Audi R8 first entered production for the 2006 model year powered...

  • RemetzCar Tesla Model S shooting brake

    This past May, a Dutch coachbuilder brought designer Niels van Roji's gorgeous Tesla Model S shooting brake design to life. Next month, it will touch down in Switzerland for the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, but alas, there's a unfortunate twist. The coachbuilder responsible for production has closed up shop, according to an Autoblog report last Thursday. RemetzCar built just one example of the Model S shooting brake and delivered it to Dutch car collector Floris de Raadt, who has a penchant for wagons. Niels Van Roji Design said it still wants to carry out production of the Model S shooting brake...

  • Teaser for Aston Martin 003 hypercar debuting in 2021
    2019 Geneva auto show preview

    The 89th running of the Geneva International Motor Show gets underway on March 5 and organizers have confirmed over 100 world or European premieres. More than 70 exhibitors will be present, too, including all your favorite performance and luxury marques plus a number of newcomers. Approximately...

  • 2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo
    2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo, 2019 Ram 2500 Power Wagon, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC: Car News Headlines

    Ferrari has a new mid-engine supercar in the form of the F8 Tributo. The car replaces the 488 GTB in the Ferrari fold and is essentially the 488 Pista in a new wrapper. We're talking 710 horsepower of grunt, a 0-60 mph time of less than 3.0 seconds, and a top speed of 211 mph. Ram has a redesigned...

  • BMW and Mercedes-Benz self-driving car concepts
    BMW Group and Daimler partner on self-driving cars

    BMW Group and Daimler will partner on self-driving cars, the two automakers announced Thursday. The announcement follows last week's briefing on a 50:50 joint-venture company BMW and Daimler have set up to oversee all of their various mobility services under the one roof. In the area of...

  • Italdesign sketch of concept car for 2019 Geneva motor show
    Italdesign publishes first image of sultry coupe bound for Geneva auto show

    Last month, Italdesign shared that it had a new car coming to the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. A week out from the show, the firm released the first image of the car, which appears to be a sleek coupe. Thought to be called the DaVinci, the car is a concept that previews a new...

  • 2020 Bentley Flying Spur spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
    2020 Bentley Flying Spur spy shots and video

    Bentley has redesigned its Continental, with both coupe and convertible body styles already available. Next in line will be the related Flying Spur sedan, which is expected to arrive later in 2019 as a 2020 model. We have a new set of spy shots and video of the redesigned Flying Spur in action and...

  • 2019 Ram 2500 Power Wagon

    If it can’t climb up the hill, it’ll just pull itself over the hill. That’s life for the 2019 Ram 2500 Power Wagon. For 2019, the Ram 2500 Power Wagon loses some weight, gains some useful technology, refines its edges, but loses zero capability. I flew out to Las Vegas to put the big, off-road rig through its paces, which included clawing up a rock-covered hill that was slicker than the side of the Luxor hotel. Lighter, smarter, and modern The 2019 Power Wagon benefits from the latest Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty lineup’s upgrades that included LED lighting, available...

  • 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC300, 2019 New york International Auto Show
    2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 gets tougher look, more tech

    The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 broke cover on Wednesday with the German automaker's latest tech, a tougher look, and more power. Set to make its formal debut on March 5 at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show, the refreshed compact GLC luxury crossover SUV gets updates to fall in line with its...

  • 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
    2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI racing to showrooms with $26,890 base price

    Volkswagen's new Jetta has been on sale since last year, but the enthusiast's choice of the compact sedan is will soon head to dealers. On Wednesday, VW announced prices for the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, and the sporty sedan starts at $26,890, which includes an $895 destination fee. The brand said...

  • 2019 Lexus IS 300 F Sport Black Line Special Edition
    2019 Lexus IS 300 F Sport Black Line Special Edition darkens the mood

    Following the introduction of the Lexus NX F Sport Black Line Special Edition, the Japanese luxury brand has applied a similar treatment to its compact sport sedan. On Monday, Lexus released details on the 2019 IS 300 F Sport Black Line Special Edition, which is all about monochromatic luxury...

  • 2017 Lamborghini Aventador S
    Not this bull's first rodeo: Lamborghini launches used-car certification program

    Those who have the money to afford a Lamborghini likely don't need to shop the used market, but the Italian firm has announced a new certified pre-owned (CPO) program to back such vehicles. Called "Selezione Lamborghini," the CPO program ensures the new owner of a used Lamborghini peace of mind as...

  • 2020 Honda E prototype
    Honda e Prototype, McLaren 720S Spider, Mercedes-AMG GLE53: Today's Car News

    Honda is about to launch an electric car with an aesthetic that looks like it's been inspired by an iPhone. The car is the production version of 2017's Urban EV concept and a prototype will be presented in just a week's time at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. McLaren now offers an...

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