Car News
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The Bentley Mulsanne isn't your typical automobile. It aims to redefine what luxury means. In fact, it's referred to as a "pinnacle car," rather a "luxury car." This is the pinnacle of Bentley's capability. It's not uncommon for the production process of a Bentley Mulsanne to approach 400 hours of build time, but what goes on during it all? Thanks to video from Extreme Machines, we have a closer look at how Bentley's ultimate expression of motoring comes together at the Bentley factory in Crewe, England. The spotless assembly line features a human and machine interface, and the Mulsanne is...
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Nevada begins ticketing left-lane hogsWhat do you think is the biggest cause of road rage? Failure to use turn signals would be up there, and seeing others talking on their cellphones or texting has to be high on the list as well. According to Nevada Highway Patrol, the number one issue that causes road rage is folks hogging the left...
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Tesla Model Y, Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo, Ferrari utility: The Week In ReverseElon Musk revealed new details on the Model Y; we spent some time behind the wheel of the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo; and Ferrari’s chairman confirmed that an SUV-like vehicle was being investigated. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at 'Motor Authority.' Despite earlier saying that...
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2017 Audi RS 7 Performance first drive review: living with a $137K hatchbackAudi Sport's slogan is "Born on the track. Built for the road." While most of us would love to test the limits of any Audi Sport model on a racetrack, we'd also be happy to merely have the opportunity to slide behind the wheel of any RS model for a week, especially if it's a $137,000 RS 7...
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Mercedes-AMG GT 4, Demon-powered Hellcat, BMW X7 fuel cell: Car News HeadlinesA prototype for Mercedes-AMG’s standalone sedan has been spotted again, and it’s wearing the least bit of camouflage gear we’ve seen yet. The new super sedan is the production version of AMG’s GT concept unveiled earlier this year, and we should see it in showrooms by next...
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Ford thinks Lynk & Co sounds too much like LincolnLynk & Co is a new automotive brand from Chinese firm Geely which also has its own Geely brand as well as Volvo and Lotus in its portfolio. At the moment, Lynk & Co is working on developing small SUVs and sedans before moving on to other models. There's already a problem, though, as the...
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Mazda and Toyota agreed on Friday to collaborate on a wide range of areas including development of electric and connected car technologies, as well as production facilities. Crucially, the two will also form a shared capital structure, continuing the trend of consolidation among the major automakers as they tackle changes affecting the auto industry such as automation and electrification. The big news is the announcement of a $1.6 billion plant for the United States. Due to be operational in 2021, the plant will build Corollas for Toyota and an SUV for Mazda. Toyota had intended to move...
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Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat spied with Demon powerA Dodge engineer has been spotted out and about with a Challenger SRT Hellcat packing the powertrain of the Demon. The test car wears the standard Hellcat body and not the Demon’s wide-body design which Dodge is offering as an option for Hellcat buyers. It does, however, sport the...
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Mercedes bringing new concept to 2017 Pebble Beach ConcoursMercedes-Benz design boss Gordon Wagener and his colleagues at Mercedes’ Advanced Design Center located in Sindelfingen, Germany have teased a new concept their developing for this month’s 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. In a video posted to Mercedes’ official...
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Ride along in a Ferrari 275 GTB in the rain at SpaAny vintage Ferrari is worth massive piles of cash. It's no surprise that many of these cars are tucked away in climate-controlled spaces, and their work-of-art V-12 engines are often left to sit instead of firing to life and powering the rear wheels. Some owners, however, do take them out and use...
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Mazda 3 hill-climb car hides a high-horsepower rotary secretThrough the trees, you hear it coming. It sounds like bees, and they're angry. And there are thousands of them. Don't worry, though, because it's not a horde of angry honeymakers intent on rebuilding their armies. Instead, it's an angry race car and it's here to dominate the surrounding hills. This...
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Daimler invests in Volocopter flying car companyIt seems Daimler wants a piece of the flying car market as it has sunk a $30 million investment into the German start-up Volocoptor. Volocoptor's ultimate goal is to develop a battery-electric flying taxi that could revolutionize transport. The goal is far from being realized, but Daimler, the...
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3D printing is poised to redefine numerous industries and has the potential to significantly impact manufacturing processes. Today, Mercedes-Benz took another major step in the transformation of manufacturing: it 3D printed a replacement part from metal. Not only that, but Mercedes-Benz says the part passed all of its stringent quality tests. It's the first time an actual vehicle component has been 3D printed from metal. In this case, it's a replacement thermostat cover for older Mercedes-Benz trucks, and it's made from diecast aluminum alloy. Why did the luxury marque choose to funnel its 3D...
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12 Lexus LFAs remain unsold in the USDepending on who you ask, the Lexus LFA was either a remarkable achievement or a sales dud. Toyota spent a decade combing through its F1 program to take the best of its expertise and apply that knowledge to a road car. There's no denying the car is a technological marvel and an incredible machine...
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Go inside the Rolls-Royce buying processMost of us will never be fortunate enough to experience the Rolls-Royce buying process, but at least the brand is kind enough to show us how it all goes down. In this video, Rolls-Royce's Bespoke Sales Manager for North American and Europe, Nick Osy de Zegwaart, takes viewers inside the company's...
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First 300 cars for "Forza Motorsport 7" revealed"Forza Motorsport 7" is nearly upon us, and it will arrive to herald in the next generation of Xbox gaming. The popular racing game drops along with the all-new Xbox One X this December, and it's set to usher in 4k console gaming. We now know the first 300 cars—304 to be exact that we'll get...
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Porsche concocting 911 Speedster for 991 generation's farewell?The 991-series Porsche 911 is getting a bit long in the tooth and due for replacement soon, as we've been tracking for close to two years. Earlier this year, Porsche launched a GT2 RS which is normally the last core 911 member to be introduced. Now it looks like a Speedster version could be the...
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Ferrari utility vehicle, Porsche Macan, Tesla Model Y: Today’s Car NewsFerrari Chairman Sergio Marchionne has confirmed the Italian firm is looking at a high-performance vehicle that offers some utility. If the vehicle is given the green light, we should see it around 2021. Porsche is working on a mid-cycle update for its Macan. The latest spy shots suggest the small...
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The inline-4 engine has become a standard powertrain across most automakers' vehicle lineups, due mostly to its small size and efficiency. But, have you ever wondered how inline-4 engine actually operates? Thanks to 3D printing technology, and Engineering Explained's Jason Fenske's commentary, we have a better idea as to what happens under the hood. For this video, the engine happens to be an single overhead cam inline-4 from an older Toyota Tacoma or 4Runner. However, the bases are all largely the same across many inline-4s. The intake manifold and exhaust manifolds are both present on left...
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Tesla reverts to using Model 3 platform for Model Y electric SUVTesla CEO Elon Musk surprised many in May when he said the upcoming Model Y small SUV would be based on a next-generation platform, and not the Model 3’s “Gen 3” design as had been planned since at least 2012. He’s since revealed that Tesla will revert to its original plan...
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Marchionne: FCA brand more likely than Ferrari to enter Formula EWith many of the world’s top automakers committing to the Formula E Championship, many are wondering if Ferrari, arguably the most famous name in motorsport, is considering doing the same. Ferrari Chairman Sergio Marchionne ignited rumors in April when he said Ferrari needed to be in Formula...
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German automakers propose 25 percent NOx reduction, even in older models, to avoid ditching dieselsAutomakers have spent billions developing diesel engines to help meet tougher carbon dioxide (CO2) emission standards, so understandably they aren’t willing to walk away from the technology just yet. But diesels are very much on the nose in the wake of the Volkswagen Group scandal, with some...
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As EV popularity increases, oil firms look to install chargers at gas stationsOil giant BP could be one of the first major gas station providers to court electric car owners. The British multinational, which recorded revenues of $183 billion in 2016, is in talks with automakers manufacturing electric cars about installing chargers at gas stations. “We have discussions...
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The Nismo team rebuilt its crashed GT-R GT3 race car in 12 hoursThe Nismo team suffered a massive blow before the 24 Hours of Spa, but hard work and extreme dedication brought its Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 race car back to life in just half a day. For those who missed it, the number-22 GT-R GT3 fell victim to a tire puncture as it entered Eau Rouge during practice...
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