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Ferrari has given a surprising and somewhat rare look into the machinations surrounding its actions in Formula One, by providing two of its biggest fans--and critics--some face time. Those fans were Riccardo Verdelli and Gian Maria Lamberti, who in the recent past have posted a number of barbs via social networks regarding the performance of Ferrari in Formula One. In an hour of face to face chat, primarily with Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali, Verdelli and Lamberti were able to ask all the questions they wanted. Topics included Ferrari’s jibes at Red Bull Racing after a race...
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2015 Ford Mustang, Nissan GT-R, Lamborghini Veneno Roadster: This Week In Social Media
Have you been stalking us on social media this week? If you answered yes, then you already know we started the week off right in a 2013 Ford Focus ST and 2014 Nissan GT-R. Comparing Godzilla against the little hatchback that could was more interesting than you'd think when hitting the twisty back...
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Tesla Model S Fire, Batman's Tumbler, Cadillac Escalade Reveal: This Week In Social Media
This week started off with a bang as we watched Jay Leno take a spin in Batman's Tumbler. Were we a bit jealous? Yes, but then again, Jay always seems to be hopping into the latest piece of awesome. Hyundai's preparing for SEMA as it released a sketch of its modified Veloster Turbo dubbed the EGR...
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2015 Lamborghini Cabrera Spied, Equus Bass 770, Audi SQ5: This Week In Social Media
Summer is gone, fall is coming, and the auto show season is about to kick back into full swing--but there's still plenty going on right now. We started the week early, heading down to the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas to check out the first-ever World Endurance Championship race on the...
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Gold Lamborghini Aventador, Crazy Nissan Patrol, 65 Vipers: This Week In Social Media
This week has been filled with crazy automotive news on social media. From the $7.5 million solid gold Lamborghini Aventador to the insane center-steer Nissan Patrol, we aren't even sure what to make of things anymore. Don't even get us started on the guy who destroyed his BMW M6 with an axe in...
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Brabus B63S, Porsche 918 Spyder, Furai Concept In Flames: This Week In Social Media
This week we were running around Europe, ending up at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show checking out the latest new metal under the bright lights of the auto show floor. We were scared by the insane Brabus B63S, but impressed with the Volvo Concept Coupe. Also at the show, BMW unveiled its $135,925 2015...
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Reading about new vehicles from the comfort of your home or office is one thing, but living it with no sleep, not enough showers, and more cups off coffee than you care to admit is a whole different thing. In case you haven't been keeping up, that's exactly what we've been doing for the last 36 hours. From the ridiculously insane Brabus B63S 700 6x6 to the Jaguar C-X17 Concept, and Audi's surprising nanuk quattro Concept, we've been posting like crazy to our Instagram account. Of course we've also posted live photo galleries with large, beautiful, high-resolution photos on this site as well...
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Twin-Turbo Saleen S7, Semi-Truck Jump, Lamborghini Desk: This Week In Social Media
This week has been filled with craziness. From 2,200+ horsepower twin-turbo Saleen S7 dyno pulls, to a jet-powered semi truck at a drag strip, to a semi truck attempting to break a jump record and ending up at a yard sale, the word epic could be thrown around for quite a few videos we posted this...
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Porsche 911 Turbo, Autonomous Cars, Nissan GT-R Hybrid: This Week In Social Media
Motor Authority's been all over the world and all over social media this week to bring you the latest luxury- and performance-car news. This week, we flew over to Germany and drove the new 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S. To answer your questions, yes, they are both insanely fast, and yes they...
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Corvette Stingray Facts, 2015 Mustang Spied: This Week In Social Media
While we have attempted to recover from the craziness that was Pebble Beach, we haven't had a moment to breathe. Instead, we jumped right back into it this week with coverage of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. We also spied the new 2015 Ford Mustang with barely any camouflage on its front end...
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We Hustle With The Chevy Corvette Stingray, And Dress To The Fives For Pebble Beach: This Week In Social Media
It's been a busy week at Motor Authority -- but you knew that already, if you've been following us on social media as we've been driving the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and shooting video of the new 2014 Aston Martin Rapide S. It won't stop this weekend either. We're at Pebble Beach for...
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Porsche Celebrates 5 Million Facebook Fans With Special 911
The suggestions of Porsche fans all around the globe helped with the design of this special 911 Carrera 4S.
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The auto industry is changing, as automakers are required to meet new fuel economy and emissions regulations. And don't think that these changes will only affect mass market cars; they're also going to transform the performance segment. Editorial director Marty Padgett, deputy editor Bengt Halvorson, and social media manager Joel Feder sat down this week for a roundtable discussion on Google+. The topic: The future of performance cars and the changing landscape. You can't hold a discussion like this without immediately bringing up diesels and the German's affinity for their torque and fuel...
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LaFerrari Vs. McLaren P1: Prize Fight, Round 1 Video: Hangout With Motor Authority
Last week Ferrari, Lamborghini, and McLaren unveiled some new hypercars at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. After spending some time reviewing the specifications and looking at them from all angles, we sat down for what we are calling The Prize Fight: Round One. Senior editor Nelson Irseon and social...
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2013 Geneva Motor Show Preview Video: Hangout With Motor Authority
Earlier in the week, part of our editorial team came together virtually on a Google+ Hangout on Air to discuss some of the upcoming vehicle debuts at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show next week. The team discussed the new P1 and what it means for McLaren, while also discussing the Ferrari Enzo...
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Tesla Motors, Model S, And The New York Times: Hangout With Motor Authority
Earlier this week part of our team including editorial director Marty Padgett, social media manager Joel Feder, and senior editor John Voelcker gathered together virtually via a Google+ Hangout on Air to discuss Tesla, the electric car company's Model S sedan, and the controversial review of the...
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Ferrari Celebrates 10 Million Facebook Fans With Amusing Video
Anyone doubting Ferrari’s ability to not take itself too seriously should take a look at the latest video to emerge from Maranello. In celebration of achieving 10 million fans on its Facebook page, Ferrari has released a humorous video expressing its gratification for all its fans. The video...
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Follow Motor Authority On Twitter - New Handle, Same Great Content
We know most of you are already following Motor Authority on Twitter, but we wanted to let you know about a change that has occurred. Our Twitter handle is now @MotorAuthority. For those of you who already follow us: Don't worry, you don't have to do a thing to follow our account, even with the...
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Lexus believes its new-for-2013 ES sedan is the perfect blend of cutting-edge technology and style. Inspired by the ES, Lexus is kicking off a Facebook competition that will help provide startup funding for four new products that also blend design and technology. Lexus Ignition will ask Facebook users to choose one of two products paired off against each other in weekly competition. At the end of each week’s voting, the winning product will receive up to $25,000 in funding, courtesy of Lexus. Of the contest, Lexus’ vice president of marketing, Brian Smith, said, “With the...
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Aston Martin DB9 1M: The Car Designed By Facebook Fans
Aston Martin celebrating one million Facebook fans by building the crowd-sourced DB9 1M.
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2013 Ford Mustang Customizer Gives Fans A Chance To Win A New Mustang
Ford's revised Mustang configurator website will give fans the chance to win one of four customized 2013 Mustang models.
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Stage Two Of Nissan's Crowd-Sourced 370Z: Video
When you want to promote the launch of a refreshed sports car with a near-rabid worldwide following, what better way is there than turning over the design of a one-off build to your Facebook fans? To promote the refreshed 370Z, that’s exactly what Nissan did, crowd-sourcing the build options...
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Stage One Of Nissan’s Crowd-Sourced 370Z Begins: Video
Nissan recently announced an innovative campaign to help promote the launch of its updated 2013 370Z sports car. The new campaign set out to build the world’s first crowd-sourced 370Z, with all of the unique elements being suggested by fans of the Nissan Performance Facebook page. Now that...
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New Feature: An Easier Way To Share Your Favorite Posts On Facebook
Loyal readers of Motor Authority, we know how much you love sharing our content with all your automotive friends. Today, we're excited to announce the release of Motor Authority with amped up sharing features. The new features are part of an enhanced integration with Facebook that just launched...
Joel Feder