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Things are about to be a bit breezier at the Transportation Research Center in Ohio. Honda has announced a $124 million investment for a multi-functional aeroacoustic wind tunnel facility for future product development. The new wind tunnel will aid Honda in the engineering of not only more fuel efficient vehicles but will will also help the Japanese brand pioneer future performance products as well. So, hopefully, it will help shape that spiritual successor to the S2000 we've been hearing about. CHECK OUT: Ford invests $200M in new wind tunnel facility Featuring an interchangeable belt...
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Tesla issues recall for 53,000 Model S, Model X over parking brake issueTesla has issued a voluntary recall of some 53,000 Model S and Model X vehicles because the parking brake may remain stuck and engaged. This marks the electric vehicle automaker's first recall of 2017. Green Car Reports states the vehicles potentially affected by the sticking parking brake were...
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How the Lamborghini Huracán Performante's Active Aerodynamics system worksThe Lamborghini Huracán Performante made waves earlier this year when it laid claim to a new Nürburgring lap record. That feat was largely made possible by the company's new active aerodynamic system, and Lamborghini put together this short video to detail exactly how it works. The...
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The world's fastest bumper car can hit 100 mphBumper cars are designed to move about slowly. You need them to be engineered this way otherwise a bumper car ride would end with plenty of whiplash, tears, and probably some lawsuits. So a bumper car ambles about with just enough speed so that you and some friends can gang up on another friend and...
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2018 Dodge Demon, 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, 2018 Mercedes S-Class: The Week In ReverseWe dove deeper in into the 2018 Dodge Demon; took a spin in in the 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro; and Mercedes-Benz revealed the 2018 S-Class. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at 'Motor Authority.' Customers planning on purchasing a new Tesla Model S or Model X are going to find the prices going...
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Lynk & Co says its cars will have lifetime warrantiesLynk & Co at its Wednesday press conference at the 2017 Shanghai auto show came out with the unusually bold promise of lifetime warranties for its cars. The brand didn’t provide details on the terms but said roadside assistance will also be offered to customers. That’s not all as...
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Haters love to bash the Hellcats, and already the Demon, for only going fast in a straight line. They pounce on the fact that these Mopar muscle cars weigh over two tons. While that's true, weight is only one piece of the equation. Despite being somewhat "fat," the Demon is good at more than just blasting down a dragstrip into the sunset. In fact, it can brake harder than a Dodge Viper ACR. You read that correctly. The Viper ACR, which set 13 lap records and in so-doing destroyed the million-dollar Porsche 918 Spyder and McLaren P1 lap times, can't stop as well as the new Demon. ALSO SEE...
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Maserati Ghibli spy shots, Genesis G80 Sport pricing, Dodge Demon acceleration: Today’s Car NewsMaserati’s Ghibli is about to receive a mid-cycle update. The changes will mostly be on the exterior as the trident brand already introduced some updates to the Ghibli’s cabin last year. A potential rival to the Ghibli is the new G80 Sport from Genesis. The car comes with a...
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Audi Sport Quattro S1 E2 replica is a testament to the golden era of rally racingGroup B rally racing is often referred to as the golden era of rallying. Established in 1982 by the FIA, the short-lived Group B era birthed some of the most legendary rally racers even to this day. That includes the famed Audi Sport Quattro S1 E2. The Sport Quattro in the video from Petrolicious...
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2018 Maserati Ghibli spy shotsMaserati’s Ghibli will soon come in for a subtle facelift. Prototypes for the updated car have been spotted ahead of a likely debut late this year or early next. Recall the current Ghibli made its debut in 2013, as a 2014 model. The tweaks are part of a mid-cycle update to keep the mid-size...
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Qoros K-EV concept previews Tesla Model S rival due in 2019Chinese automaker Qoros unveiled an electric sport sedan concept on Wednesday at the 2017 Shanghai auto show. The concept is called the Model K-EV and is said to preview a production model coming in 2019. Qoros says it’s already testing prototypes for the production model and will show one of...
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2018 Genesis G80 priced from $42,725, G80 Sport from $56,225Genesis is expanding its G80 range with a new G80 Sport model for 2018. The G80 Sport has been priced from $56,225, which makes it the middle of the field in the G80 range. The base G80 with a 311-horsepower 3.8-liter V-6 and the range-topper with a 420-horsepower 5.0-liter V-8 carry over from last...
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Mercedes-Benz has just launched redesigned versions of its E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet. The cars have been seriously improved in the looks department and the ride quality as well as the interior fit and finish are finally on par with the E-Class sedan. Soon, there will also be versions of the E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet developed by Mercedes-AMG. A prototype for what’s destined to be a new E43 Cabriolet has just been spotted. An E43 Coupe is also in the works. The 43 series is AMG’s first stage of performance, offering buyers the sporty looks and handling of one of the...
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The 2018 Jaguar F-Type's new 4-banger doesn't sound half badSticking a 4-cylinder engine under the sleek hood of the Jaguar F-Type has not only made the British marque's sports car more affordable, it retains a decent snarl, too. Jaguar revealed the 2018 F-Type would be offered with its Ingenium turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine at the 2017 New York...
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2018 Subaru WRX priced from $27,855, WRX STI from $36,995Sport sedan buyers, rejoice. Subaru has officially announced pricing for the 2018 WRX and WRX STI and they don't deviate much from the 2017 model year. For those looking to step into rally car inspired performance, the 2018 Subaru WRX will start at $27,855, which includes destination. For under...
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McLaren taking the top off the 570S later this yearMcLaren has confirmed it will drop the top on its 570S sometime in 2017, officially announcing the impending arrival of the 570S Spider. The British supercar maker's chief, Mike Flewitt, revealed the 570S would be treated to a folding, hard-top roof, but at the same time stated a 540C Spider has...
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Watch the evolution of Ford's police carsFord Motor Company [NYSF: F] has been cranking out cop cars for Jonny Law for decades now. The automaker says that cooperation with the police goes all the way back to the Model T. The first official Police-prepped Ford vehicle, however, dates back to 1950 and the Mainline. This was the base trim...
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GM says Venezuela has illegally seized its manufacturing plantGeneral Motors will immediately cease operations in the country of Venezuela after the U.S. automaker announced authorities there illegally seized its manufacturing plant and industrial hub. The hub, situated in Valencia, employs 2,678 workers. “Yesterday, GMV’s (General Motors...
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Crossover SUVs are the new wagons, according to popular wisdom, but at Volvo the heritage is clearly visible. The Swedish automaker’s wagon-like SUVs have been met with great success in the market, and together with the various actual wagons Volvo offers, they’ve accounted for more than half of the sales in recent years. None is more popular in Volvo's lineup than the XC60. The current model accounts for roughly 30 percent of all Volvo sales, and even though it’s almost a decade old the sales were actually increasing last year. Nevertheless, Volvo has a redesigned model...
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Redesigned G-Class will have just 1 exterior part in common with predecessorThe Mercedes-Benz G-Class is about to undergo its first redesign in its almost four decades of existence. Fans of the off-roader shouldn’t worry, though, as the iconic boxy look won’t be messed with. While speaking with Automotive News (subscription required) during last week’s...
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Jay Leno gets a visit from the massive USSV Rhino GXJay Leno is venturing into the world of tacticool. The best way to start that journey, on the automotive side, is by inviting guests from USSV into the garage. Those letters stand for United States Specialty Vehicles. It's a company that takes existing production vehicles and modifies them into...
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Dodge Demon can actually do 0-60 mph in 2.1 seconds, but there's a catchDodge unveiled the 2018 Challenger SRT Demon and immediately made some very big claims. From having the most powerful production V-8 engine in history to running the quarter mile and 0-60 mph quicker than any production car on Earth. That's a lot of big talk, but Dodge was smart and had it all...
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Jeep Yuntu concept, Hyundai Veloster spy shots, Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro preview: Car News HeadlinesJeep used this week’s 2017 Shanghai auto show to roll out a seven-seat SUV concept. The concept doesn’t preview the upcoming Wagoneer but rather a potential on-road focused crossover SUV for the Chinese market. One new vehicle that we know is coming soon is a redesigned Hyundai...
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British tuner reveals wild 800-horsepower Ford MustangWith the launch of the sixth-generation model, the Ford Mustang is now a global icon. Sure, the rest of the world has always known about it, but now Mustang fans outside of North America can go out and buy one from their local Ford dealer. Of course, we didn't think it would be long before tuners...
Jeff Glucker