Car News
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Mecum Auctions arrives in Chicago with an expected 1,000 collector cars for a three-day auction Collector cars from a host of private collections will be among the offerings starting today when Mecum Auctions rolls into the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Chicago for a three-day sale. An expected 1,000 vehicles are expected to cross the block, headlined by American muscle cars, customs and classics. The Chicago-based Klairmont Kollection features a strong array of post-war woodies, including two Chrysler Town & Country convertibles from 1947 and 1948 (Lot No. S24 and S26...
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Toyota reveals GR HV Sports and TJ Cruiser van concepts ahead of Tokyo motor showToyota tipped its hand ahead of the 2017 Tokyo motor show and revealed not one, but two concept vehicles it will debut in Japan. The first is the GR HV Sports Concept, which takes design inspiration from the automaker's TS050 LMP1 race car. The second is the TJ Cruiser Concept, which molds SUV...
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2017 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix previewThere are now only five rounds left in the 2017 Formula 1 World Championship, and the next one is this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix which once again is being held at the legendary Suzuka Circuit. Traditionally held towards the end of the season, the Japanese race is often considered a title...
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Cadillac's Super Cruise, Durango SRT, Rezvani Tank: The Week In ReverseWe put Cadillac's Super Cruise driver assist tech to the test; we slid behind the wheel of the 2018 Dodge Durango SRT; and Rezvani unveiled the Tank SUV. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Cadillac's about to launch its Super Cruise semi-autonomous Level 2 driver assistance...
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The new Jaguar XF Sportbrake towed a skier 117 mphIt's wonderful news that Jaguar is bringing a wagon over to our shores. We don't have enough longroof options here in the States, so the arrival of the XF Sportbrake is very welcome. It certainly helps that this particular model is also rather sharp looking. Also, as a Jaguar, it's quite capable of...
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How Dodge kept the Demon a secret during developmentSometimes, the best things are kept secret. In the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon's case, only a handful of the automaker's engineers knew about the headline-making muscle car. The great lengths Dodge went through to ensure the Challenger Demon project was kept a secret are pretty commendable...
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We slid behind the wheel of the 2018 Dodge Durango SRT for a week and found it to be a modern hot-rod station wagon with a lift kit. The Durango's 475-horsepower Hemi V-8 belts out a thunderous roar, and the tires are so wide that they stick out from the rockers. All this, and three rows of seats to haul the kids to soccer practice. Bugatti set a world record with Chiron running from 0-248-0 mph in just 42 seconds, but Koenigsegg said, "Hold your horses" and subsequently destroyed that record. Its Agera RS went from 0-400 km/h-0 in juts 36.44 seconds. Technically it went 403 km/h in 37.28...
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The tale behind the DeLorean DMC-12The DeLorean DMC-12 is a curious case in the automotive timeline. It was eye-catching and promised great things. But in the end, it failed miserably. Thanks to a new video from Donut Media, we now have the whole story surrounding what happened to arguably one of the most iconic cars in modern...
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Land Rover turned a Discovery into a rolling kitchen for chef Jamie OliverLand Rover's fun department—which is officially called the Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations (JLR SVO)—has built some incredible vehicles, but their latest creation for chef Jamie Oliver is quite over the top. Imagine every ounce of JLR SVO's potential being poured into...
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6 things you need to know about the 2018 Dodge Durango SRTSo you want a hot-rod station wagon, but it's 2017. Options range between "few" or "none." Not anymore. The 2018 Dodge Durango SRT is here, and it's a hot-rod wagon with a lift kit that can also tow your race car—also known as the "gearhead trifecta." With a long profile, huge interior...
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A DTM race car is the best way to leave your weddingMarco Engel is living his best life. The 32-year-old German gent has been racing under the Mercedes-AMG colors for some time now. Over the course of his career, Engel has competed in karting, GT racing, V8 Supercars, the various major endurance races, Formula E, and DTM. That last one is important...
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Airbus' autonomous drone taxi takes a step towards realityThe idea of a flying car has been around nearly as long as the modern automobile itself, but only now are companies beginning to realize the dream of personal transportation via flight. One of many companies in the hunt is Airbus, but it's arguably further along than others. Digital Trends reports...
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You need to get to Hibbing, Minnesota, to visit the memorial to the birthplace of an American travel system Greyhound’s famous advertising jingle instructed folks to “take the bus and leave the driving to us.” But if you want to learn more about the history of the more-than-century-old passenger-transporting company, you’ll likely need to do a lot of driving. Sure, you still can take a Greyhound bus to the company’s founding city of Hibbing, Minnesota, but you’ll be dropped off downtown at the Country Kitchen restaurant, several blocks from where you want...
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Ken Block and Ford are backing out of World RallycrossFord and Hoonigan Racing Division have released some upsetting news: their days competing in the World Rallycross Championship are over—or at least placed on an indefinite hiatus. Ford Performance and the driver many consider the lead hoonigan, Ken Block, made the news official today. Both...
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This is the Mercedes-Benz G550 4x4² you can affordIf you want to own the most rugged vehicle in the Mercedes-Benz lineup, you have to part with a colossal stack of cash. This would require heading to your local Benz store and asking for the keys and title to a G550 4x4². After handing over well over $200,000, you could drive away in a massive...
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Formula One moving to ESPN broadcasts in US for 2018 seasonCable sports giant ESPN announced Wednesday that it would broadcast Formula One racing in the U.S. as part of a multiyear deal inked between the racing organization and the media company. In a statement by ESPN, the channel confirmed its schedule for Formula One, beginning March 25 with the...
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'Fast and Furious 9' release was just pushed back a yearVin Diesel, who plays Dominic Toretto in the "Fast and Furious" franchise, announced in February 2016 that the ninth installment in the saga would be unleashed on the world on April 19, 2019. Late on Wednesday, however, the Fast and Furious Twitter account moved that release date a year into the...
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Koenigsegg just destroyed the Bugatti Chiron's 0-248-0 MPH recordWe all knew it was coming. Koenigsegg teased that it was ready to bring the heat with respect to the recent spat of news churned up by Bugatti and its new Chiron. The Bug was celebrated because it went from 0 to 248 mph (400 kph) and back to 0 in just 42 seconds. Christian von Koenigsegg must've...
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Update: Ford spokesman Mike Levine denied the window sticker’s authenticity. Earlier this year, Ford put pony car fans on high alert for the potential return of the Mustang Bullitt. Now, what could be the car's window sticker has been published by Mustang6g, thanks to an anonymous tipster. Obviously, Ford hasn't confirmed or acknowledged the leak, though it appears to be a legitimate document. If this is, in fact, the 2018 Ford Mustang Bullitt's window sticker, there are a few standouts. First, the window sticker describes "Highland Green Metallic" as the car's exterior color, a clear...
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Relive the history of Mazda's rotary-powered icon, the RX-7Long gone, but hardly forgotten, the Mazda RX-7 arrived on the scene in the late 1970s as an affordable sports car with the Japanese automaker's peculiar Wankel rotary engine. But, strange engine aside, it would cement itself as one of a handful of Japanese sports car icons. Donut Media returns...
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Lexus LC 500 driven, Audi Sport lineup growing, Countach road trip: Today's Car NewsWe slid behind the wheel of the 2018 Lexus LC 500 and found its naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V-8 bark to be intoxicating, its wild design to be attention-grabbing, and its interior to be gorgeous. While it starts under $100,000, it looks like a million bucks as it rolls down the road. Audi Sport...
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This 1935 Bugatti teaches us the intricacies associated with shaping metalWhen your car needs a fender, you can either go to the local body shop, your local dealership, or order one from an aftermarket parts supplier on the Internet. But when a 1935 Bugatti Aerolithé needs body parts, there's no one to call. It's not like you have a local Bugatti dealer with a...
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Let's road-trip with Harry Metcalfe and his Lamborghini CountachHarry's Garage is one of the great gems in the automotive YouTube landscape. It's run and hosted by former Evo founder Harry Metcalfe, and it highlights some amazing vehicles including a handful from his own personal collection. One of those vehicles that gets a lot of exercise is Harry's beloved...
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10 things you need to know about the 2018 Lexus LC 500These days, Lexus doesn't do boring. It's all about outrageous styling, big power, and luxurious interiors. The new 2018 Lexus LC 500 has all of the above. No, I'm not high. I'm sober; the LC 500 is serious too. Before you dismiss the wild spindle grille, check out these 10 things regarding the...
Joel Feder