Polls
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The argument of which automaker has the best looking lineup is one that occurs often, and the answer changes over time. Last week, the hot topic came up again. Punches were thrown, mistakes were made, names were taken, but the brands that had us drawing lines in the sand were Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, and Mazda. Then we decided to bring you into the conversation with a Twitter poll. Our poll ended this morning, and 33 percent of you said Mercedes-Benz has the best looking lineup at the moment. Which automaker has the best looking lineup? — MotorAuthority (@motorauthority) December 22, 2016...
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Which automaker has the best looking lineup?
It's an argument that comes up time and time again: Which automaker has the best looking lineup? In an internal discussion, our editorial team brought up three brands quickly: Jaguar, Mazda, and Mercedes-Benz. Really, you could argue a long list of brands, but Jaguar has been and continues to craft...
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Is Cadillac making a smart play by returning to endurance racing? Poll results
Cadillac made headlines recently with the surprise announcement it plans to return to endurance racing for the first time since 2002. The question on our minds is whether Cadillac is making a smart play by heading back into endurance racing. We asked you this very question in a recent Twitter poll...
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Do you want a gas or electric Maserati Alfieri sports car? Poll results
Here's what we know: The Maserati Alfieri concept from the 2014 Geneva auto show is headed towards production sometime after 2018. Also, Maserati will get its first electric car around 2020. It's been hinted that a version of the Alfieri could be the brand's first electric car, though likely...
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You have $200,000 burning a hole in your pocket. Which supercar do you choose? Poll results
It's a problem we all find ourselves having so often: which $200,000 supercar should we buy? While this might sound like the world's most ridiculous first-world problem, it certainly is a large decision. We are in an era where there are quite a few options in that price range when it comes to...
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Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet worthy of the Maybach badge? Poll results
Mercedes is in the process of relaunching the Maybach badge, only this time it's not a standalone brand. Set as a sub-brand within Mercedes-Benz, the badge represents the most luxurious models within the three-pointed star's showroom. The latest? An ultra-luxurious version of the S-Class Cabriolet...
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It's as if the earth shook when Ram pulled the wraps off the Hellcat-powered Rebel TRX concept. Why? Because it's been a while since something generated this much buzz on Motor Authority. Of course, Ram's labeling this thing a concept, so don't get your hopes up too soon. Ford has the F-150 Raptor, and no automaker has a true competitor. GMC has the Sierra All Terrain X, which isn't as hardcore as the Raptor. Same goes for Ram with its Rebel. ALSO SEE: Ram unloads new details, video for Hellcat-powered Rebel TRX This led us to a recent Twitter poll in which we asked you if Ram should put the...
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Does General Motors need to make a true Ford F-150 Raptor competitor? Poll results
Since Ford released it for the 2010 model year, the F-150 Raptor has been a hit for the Blue Oval. Why not? It's a mean machine, with genuine off-road performance. Now a new 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor is on the way. Even if you take sales out of the equation, the amount of buzz the truck has drawn for...
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Is the 2017 Nissan GT-R NISMO fairly priced at $176,585? Poll results
The Nissan GT-R has been refreshed, again, and that includes the top-of-the-line NISMO model. Remember when you could get a GT-R for under $60,000? Now a 2017 NISMO model starts at $176,585. This of course has plenty of enthusiasts up in arms as this supercar that was once a value has now reached...
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Can the new 2017 BMW 5-Series beat the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class? Poll results
BMW recently took the wraps off the new seventh-generation 5-Series with all the latest tech you could want, but will it be enough to fend off the competition? That competition we speak of is the recently introduced E-Class, which was new earlier this year. It too is filled with tech—and it's...
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Should the C8 Chevrolet Corvette offer a manual transmission? Poll results
At this point, there's no question General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] is working on a mid-engine Corvette for the model's eighth generation (C8). We have spy photos to prove it. The question is, will it be available with a manual transmission? That's exactly what we asked you in a recent Twitter...
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Should Ram put the Hellcat-powered Rebel TRX concept into production?
Last week Ram took the wraps off the Rebel TRX concept in Texas. While that might sound like some member of the Rebel family, it's much more. Powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V-8, the truck is said to be capable of hitting 100 mph—on pretty much any surface. How is that possible you...
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We know General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] is working on a mid-engine supercar, and it's believed to be the eighth-generation Chevrolet Corvette (C8). You read that correctly: the Corvette might not have an engine in the front. We'll give you moment to let that sink in. Now, adding more fuel to that fire comes word that this new Corvette might only be available with a dual-clutch transmission. This leads us to the topic of our latest Twitter poll where we are asking if the C8 Chevrolet Corvette should offer a manual transmission. Let your voice be heard and submit your vote below. Should the C8...
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Would you be disappointed if Apple gave up its car program? Poll results
One of the worst kept secrets in the auto industry is that Apple is working an a self-driving electric car. According to recent news, though, the project might end before it's even confirmed. That spurred us to post our recent Twitter poll, in which we asked if you would be disappointed if Apple...
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Do you mourn the loss of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution? Poll results
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is finally dead. We'll give you a moment. Far outliving its sell by date, the Evo is dead, but whether anyone will miss it or not is another story. In fact, that was the topic of our recent Twitter poll, which asked whether you mourn the loss of the Evo. Despite the...
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Would you be disappointed if Apple were to give up its car program?
Rumors and whispers have been going around the for the past few years about Apple entering the auto industry. If one thing has become clear, it's that the tech giant definitely has been working some sort of vehicle. What, how, and when is all still up in the air, but now that all might not matter...
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Is an AWD Dodge Challenger the car you've been waiting for? Poll results
This week the Dodge Challenger made headlines thanks to a report that the current model will gain an all-wheel-drive version and a wide-body Hellcat model as well. With the Challenger having received only a mild update over its nearly decade lifespan, one has to wonder if this is enough to stir...
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Do you mourn the loss of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
It's no secret the current Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution outlived its shelf life. Now, it's time has passed, but the question is whether anyone will actually miss it. Thus we come to the topic of our latest Twitter poll: Do you mourn the loss of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution? Cast your vote below...
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One of the most anticipated new cars hitting the streets this year is the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] GT. With so much attention, and the scrutiny that's bound to come with the car's launch, one has to wonder if the Blue Oval can deliver without disappointment. In a recent Twitter poll we asked you if the new Ford GT will be a benchmark. Overwhelmingly, 67 percent of you said, "Yup! Have you seen it?" Of course, this is a fair response, and frankly one many could have anticipated. Will the new Ford GT be a benchmark? — MotorAuthority (@motorauthority) August 31, 2016 // The new GT looks...
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Readers say they want to #GiveAShift with a manual transmission
It's a known--yet sad--fact that the manual transmission is slowly dying. One could argue the reasons, but it's happening. Interestingly, according to our recent Twittter poll, you still want to #GiveAShift with three pedals. In a Twitter poll we ran asking which type of transmission would you opt...
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How much horsepower does the new 2018 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 need to have? Poll results
We know it. You know it. General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] knows it. The ZR1 nameplate is coming back, and it will be the last hurrah for the C7 Corvette. The question we asked you was, "How much horsepower does the new 2018 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 need to have?" According to the results of our...
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Will the new Ford GT be a benchmark?
The excitement surrounding the new Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] GT is reaching new highs as we near the supercar's market launch. Enthusiasts' eyes are all looking at the Blue Oval to deliver on the hype, but will the new Ford GT be a benchmark? There are sports cars, supercars, and now, even...
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How much horsepower does the new 2018 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 need to have?
It's no secret that current generation of the Chevrolet Corvette (C7) is going to exit with a bang thanks to the resurrection of the ZR1 nameplate. The question now is: How much power will the new 2018 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 have? We've spied a prototype of the new 2018 Corvette ZR1 entering GM's...
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Is Cadillac heading in the right direction? Poll results
We've heard it for more than a decade: Cadillac's in the midst of a renaissance. It all started with the first-generation CTS, and last weekend during Monterey Car Week Cadillac told the world that it continues with a preview of the future. The automaker took the wraps off its latest concept car...
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