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Klaus Fröhlich, BMW's research and development chief, claims the next M2 has one heck of an internal nickname: "drift machine." The Australian website Motoring reported Friday that Fröhlich took responsibility for coining the internal nickname and he wants to ensure fans that the next M2 will still be a real driver's car. He joked the name gives him ammunition to push designers in the right direction. "The next-generation 2-Series will be called the drift machine, so whenever I look at the design I can say, ‘Adrian (van Hooydonk, BMW design chief), does that really look like a...
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This Week's Top Photos: The 2018 Paris auto show editionBMW used this week's 2018 Paris auto show to unveil a new 3-Series, the nameplate's seventh generation. The new car is bigger and bolder than ever, and BMW is confident it will set the new standard in sport sedan qualities such as ride and handling when it hits showrooms next March. We can't wait...
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2018 Mercedes-AMG E63 S hit with recall for faulty front passenger seatA tremendously powerful super sedan, it would take a heroic driving effort to push the 2018 Mercedes-AMG E63S to its performance limits. If you're the front-seat passenger in one, however, you can exceed the manufacturer's intended limit of seat adjustability. The E63S is being recalled for that...
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2019 Ford Ranger throws down the gauntlet with best-in-class torque, towing, payloadThe 2019 Ford Ranger will out-tow, out-haul, and provide more torque than any other gasoline-powered mid-size pickup on the market. On Friday, Ford announced its reborn mid-size truck's towing, payload, and power figures ahead of production later this year. The standard 2.3-liter turbocharged...
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$2.71M Apollo IE sold out, looks even crazier as track carSome boutique supercar companies make a name for themselves but fizzle out after a few years. A handful of those come back only to suffer the same fate once again. Apollo is a company reborn after the death of former carmaker Gumpert. With the Intensa Emozione hypercar, it appears the company might...
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Toyota Supra design details, features leaked via parts websiteThe next-generation Toyota Supra has been subject to perhaps the largest leak yet. The ins and outs of the forthcoming sports car have been published in parts diagrams and charts on RealOEM.com, which is somewhat humorously, a BMW parts website. SupraMKV.com discovered and published the diagrams...
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Toyota confirmed the new Supra's debut; Porsche held its annual Rennsport Reunion; and we took a spin in the new 2019 Kia K900. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Toyota announced the new Supra sports car will make its formal debut in January at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The car's performance specifications and powertrains will closely match those of the BMW Z4, but with Toyota-specific tuning and a hardtop body style instead of the Z4's roadster design. Expect plenty of teasers in the coming months. Mazda confirmed it's bringing back...
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2019 McLaren 720S more bonkers thanks to new Track PackageThe McLaren 720S is one of the greatest driving machines on the planet. It boasts tremendous power, incredible handling, and other-worldly looks. For some owners, though, it's not quite focused enough. So McLaren is happy to offer a new Track Package for those looking to extract every ounce of...
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Into the muck: A day with the 2019 Toyota TRD Pro off-roadersIt’s probably cold down here in the bottom of a disused quarry, with the wind howling and rain approaching Biblical. I can’t say for sure, but I turn up the 2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro’s seat heater anyway. The trail guide yelling through the wind at me from the top of a slick...
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2019 Kia K900, 2019 BMW 3-Series, Ford Explorer Interceptor: Car News HeadlinesWe got our first shot behind the wheel of the 2019 Kia K900. Now riding on a stretched version of the Stinger's platform, the 2019 K900 is tighter and more European than ever. Arriving at dealerships before the end of 2018, Kia's flagship sedan will feature a host of new technology and be priced...
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Hyperloop Transportation Technologies shows design for passenger podCalifornia-based Hyperloop Transportation Technologies showed off the design of its future passenger pod on Tuesday. Called the "Quintero One," the pod was revealed in Puerto de Santa Maria, Spain, which HTT's manufacturing partner, Carbures, calls home. After showing off its creation to the world...
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Hot Wheels stamps help celebrate 50 years of the toy carHot Wheels is rounding out its 50th birthday celebrations this year. Although not nearly as cool as the Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Chevrolet Camaro, commemorative Hot Wheels stamps are something any fan can afford. The U.S. Postal Service announced a collection of Hot Wheels stamps to mark the toy...
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Superformance, the firm known for selling 1960s era continuation race cars, and exhaust manufacturer MagnaFlow are ready to bring the best of the past and present to the 2018 SEMA show. On Thursday, the two companies teased a Ford GT40 replica complete with the current GT's 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 engine. The creation, called the Future Forty, pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of Ford's win at the 1968 24 Hours of Le Mans. That year, the GT40 took home first place with Pedro Rodriguez and Lucien Bianchi piloting the car. The GT40 finished with a five-lap lead over the second-place...
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2018 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix previewRound 17 of the 2018 Formula 1 World Championship, the Japanese Grand Prix, takes place at the iconic Suzuka Circuit. Ask any driver to list their three favourite tracks, and 99 percent of them will include this one. It was designed in 1962 by Dutch car and racetrack designer John Hugenholz...
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Trio of Burt Reynolds movie cars fetch $330,000 at auction, including "Bandit" Trans Am replicaFollowing the passing of Burt Reynolds on September 6, a collection of the late actor's vehicles were put up for sale last week at Barrett-Jackson's auction in Las Vegas. Reynolds had been selling off cars from his collection in the years leading to his passing, with some of the proceeds going to...
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Holden showcases design talents with Time Attack ConceptGeneral Motors' Australian division Holden may no longer be building its own cars, but it still has a world-class design team that regularly collaborates on projects for other GM brands. The Holden design team has now unveiled a wild concept to not only showcase the talents and technological...
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Elon Musk trolls SEC on Twitter, doubles down, SEC agreement not done dealJust days after settling with the Securities Exchange Commission, Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to Twitter to troll the SEC on Thursday. Just want to that the Shortseller Enrichment Commission is doing incredible work. And the name change is so on point! — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 4, 2018...
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VW targets 150,000 EV sales by 2020, over 1 million by 2025Volkswagen has set some ambitious sales targets for its future electric-car portfolio. In 2020, the German automaker expects to sell 150,000 electric cars globally. Five years later? One million electric cars. On Thursday, VW said it's working to accelerate its electric-car plans as it prepares to...
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The electrified future looks bright for those who enjoy actually driving their vehicles. More automakers are finally diving into the battery electric fray and that means our choices are expanding. Mercedes fans will get the EQC SUV in 2020, but Mercedes-AMG enthusiasts should sit tight because a hotter version of the 200-mile EV will likely follow. Speaking to the British publication Evo, Daimler Board Member and soon-to-be CEO Ola Källenius stated that he "can see a pairing between EQ and AMG." How will that work exactly? Well on a basic level it means more power. That's an enticing...
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Porsche fans to marry at 70 mph on a racetrackSamantha and John are both proud members of the Porsche Club of America. They love the brand so much that the pair from Charlotte, North Carolina, are trekking down to Atlanta, Georgia, for their wedding. Why? That's where the Porsche Experience Center is located, and it's where they'll tie the...
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New Ford Explorer Interceptor Utility quickest police vehicle in AmericaBaddies beware because Ford has a new Police Interceptor on the way, and it happens to be the quickest cop car in America. On Thursday Ford revealed that Michigan State Police have concluded testing for the 2020 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility and found it to be quicker than any other...
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Ferrari 812 Superfast-based Monza speedsters debut in Paris, first of new Icona seriesFerrari fans longing for a return to the elegance of the marque's earlier cars are in for a real treat as the automaker has just launched a pair of stunners based on the 812 Superfast. They're called the Monza SP1 and SP2, with the “SP” in the name referencing Ferrari's Special Projects...
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2019 Kia K900 first drive review: Tighter and more EuropeanStepping out of the Archer Hotel in Napa Valley’s morning light, it’s hard to remember the lineup of gleaming white and black cars aren’t German. They are South Korean Kias, and they are sharp. The first-generation K900 was head-scratcher with a price starting in the $50,000 range...
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2019 Lexus RC, 2019 Toyota Yaris GR Sport, Shelby Series 2: Car News HeadlinesLexus has updated its RC for the 2019 model year. The updated coupe was presented at this week's 2018 Paris auto show though sadly the RC F and rumored RC F GT versions weren't on show. The updated RC sports a sharper look with influences taken from the LC flagship coupe. Also in Paris was the new...
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