The Week In Reverse
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Hennessey takes its hand to the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali, Sebastian Vettel takes his first spin around Fiorano in a Ferrari F1 car, and we drive the 2015 Volkswagen Golf R. It’s The Week In Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The madmen behind John Hennessey’s performance brand have come up with yet another monstrous creation, but this time it’s not a wickedly boosted supercar—it’s an nuttily fast SUV. That’s right, the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali is now capable of 4.5-second 0-60 mph runs, thanks to Hennessey’s HPE650 upgrade kit. The result is 665...
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Ford Mystery Performance Car, Bentley SUV Teased, McLaren Sports Series: The Week In ReverseWe’re just two weeks away from the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show, and the concepts, teasers, and more are heating up. Ford is teasing an all-new performance car for a November 17th reveal; the Bentley SUV has been teased yet again, and is expected to debut in L.A.; and McLaren has announced its...
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Charger Hellcat Priced, Autonomous Audi RS 7 Races, Ferrari F60 Launched: The Week In ReverseThis was a surprisingly busy week in the car world, with the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat priced from $63,995 plus $995 delivery, an Autonomous Audi RS 7 set to take the track at the Hockenheim Ring, and Ferrari’s F60 America launched in Beverly Hills. You’ll find all of this in more...
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Tesla All-Wheel-Drive, Porsche 911 GTS, Aeromobil Flying Car: The Week In ReverseThis week, Tesla unveiled a new all-wheel-drive version of the Model S electric car, along with a super-performance 691-hp version, Porsche unveiled the 911 GTS, and the Aeromobil flying car nears production. It’s The Week In Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. There are many things which...
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2014 Paris Auto Show, Supercars & Muscle Cars, Project Binky: The Week In ReverseThe 2014 Paris Auto Show at the concepts and cars making their debuts have dominated much of the automotive airwaves this week, Chevy’s Corvette Z06 shows off some of its technology, Ralph Gilles shows what a real muscle car can do, and Project Binky comes ever closer to...
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Corvette Valet Mode Illegal, 2015 Mercedes C63 AMG, Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta: The Week In ReverseThe 2015 Chevy Corvette Stingray’s Valet Mode system may be illegal in a dozen states, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG and Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta are here, and much more. It’s The Week In Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. You might not think your new car’s included...
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A McLaren P1 owner takes his car to the track within 36 hours of purchase, the Toyota FT-1 Vision Gran Turismo is now available to drive in-game, and Formula E starts its series off with a huge late-race wreck. It’s The Week In Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. McLaren P1 owner Michael Benham is our kind of guy. Within 36 hours of taking delivery of his new P1, he had set off on a 500-mile drive to Spa-Francorchamps to tackle Eau Rouge and the rest of the circuit’s famous corners. This week, a video chronicling his first exposure to the car was released. You don’t want...
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Mercedes-AMG GT, Jaguar XE, Ferrari CEO Quits: The Week In ReverseFerrari’s CEO Luca di Montezemolo resigns his position, the Mercedes-AMG GT was unveiled in Stuttgart, and the Jaguar XE hits the stage in the UK. It’s The Week In Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The resignation of Ferrari CEO Luca di Montezemolo comes as no real...
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Dodge Challenger Drag Pak, Mercedes-AMG GT, Volvo XC90: The Week In ReverseThe Dodge Challenger Drag Pak gets its first exposure to the public, Mercedes-AMG’s new GT sports car nears its official unveiling, and the 2016 Volvo XC90 has been unveiled in Sweden. It’s The Week In Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The Hellcat isn’t the only Challenger...
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2015 Corvette Z06 Priced, Hellcat Burnout Video, Youabian Puma: The Week In ReverseThe 2015 Chevy Corvette Z06 is priced (and it’s a relative bargain), we spent some time burning the tires off of the new 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, and the Youabian Puma does its huge, ungainly thing on video. It’s The Week In Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. If...
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Charger SRT Hellcat, Cadillac ATS Coupe, New Jaguar E-Type: The Week In ReverseThe Dodge Charger gets the Hellcat treatment, we drive the new Cadillac ATS Coupe, Land Rover and Jaguar dig deep into the past, and Cadillac's already updating the Escalade. It’s The Week In Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The title of world's most powerful sedan doesn't go to...
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Huracán Super Trofeo, Cayman GTS Karting, BMW Vision Future Luxury: The Week In ReverseThe new Lamborghini Huracán supercar will get its racing Super Trofeo version soon, the Porsche Cayman GTS attacks a go-kart track, and the BMW Vision Future Luxury will make its North American debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance next week. It’s The Week In Reverse...
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The 2016 Acura NSX is spied testing at the Nürburgring and burns to the ground the next day, we drive the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and learn why that engine won’t end up in the Viper, and Tesla’s Model S succumbs to the rigors of the ‘Ring. It’s The Week In Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The 2016 Acura NSX has been on its way to production for so long we’d almost given up hope of its arrival. Then, this week, spy shots of the car testing at the Nürburgring renewed that hope. That hope was almost immediately dashed again when shots of...
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Michael Schumacher, Mercedes-AMG GT, 2015 Ford Mustang Specs: The Week In ReverseMichael Schumacher’s wife says the worst part is over, the story behind Mercedes-AMG GT’s twin-turbo V-8 engine is told, and the full weight and power specs for the 2015 Ford Mustang coupe are out—it’s The Week In Reverse. After a head injury from a ski accident left Formula...
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Cadillac ATS, Mitsu Evo, New Jaguar Engines, And GTI Recalls: The Week In ReverseCadillac’s ATS sedan is still relatively new on the market, but it’s getting a light update for the 2015 model year. The ATS will adopt Cadillac’s latest crest logo, which comes without the classic laurel wreaths. Models powered by the two-liter turbo four get a 14 percent...
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707-HP Challenger SRT Hellcat, 2015 Mercedes S63 AMG Coupe, Goodwood FoS: The Week In ReverseThe Challenger SRT Hellcat is the most powerful production muscle car ever, we drive the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Coupe, and the Goodwood Festival of Speed brings amazing hardware old and new—it’s The Week In Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. There’s a new king of the...
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Jaguar Project 7 Production, 2014 Ferrari 458 Spider Driven, #GiveAShift: The Week In ReverseJaguar confirms production of its F-Type based Project 7, we drive the 2014 Ferrari 458 Spider, and we're asking you to #GiveAShift--it's the week in reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Ferrari has revealed all the details on its latest specially-built, limited-run model--the F12 TRS. It's an...
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Audi Wins Le Mans, 2015 Bentley Flying Spur V8 Driven, 2016 Jaguar XE Spied: The Week In ReverseAudi wins Le Mans for the 13th time, we drive the 2015 Bentley Flying Spur V8, and the 2015 Jaguar XE is spied on video—it’s The Week In Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. With its 13th win in 16 attempts, Audi continues to cement its place in the record books. The win at this...
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The Week In Reverse is where we take a look back at the most significant stories of each week and pull them all into once place for you to ponder, ogle, or catch up on what you missed. From motorsports to spy shots to new cars and more, these are the stories we'll all be talking about this weekend. Sit back a spell, grab a good beverage, and dig in. Friday McLaren is set to revive its GTR badge last used on a Le Mans-winning racing version of its F1 supercar. This time around the badge will feature a track-only version of its P1, but it’s unlikely the new ‘P1 GTR’ will ever...
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2015 Corvette Z06 Power, Isle Of Man Record, P1 Vs. Veyron: The Week In ReverseThe Week In Reverse is where we take a look back at the most significant stories of each week and pull them all into once place for you to ponder, ogle, or catch up on what you missed. From motorsports to spy shots to new cars and more, these are the stories we'll all be talking about this weekend...
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Google Self-Driving Car, Indy 500, Mustang In Europe: The Week In ReverseThe Week In Reverse is where we take a look back at the most significant stories of each week and pull them all into once place for you to ponder, ogle, or catch up on what you missed. From motorsports to spy shots to new cars and more, these are the stories we'll all be talking about this weekend...
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McLaren 650S, Challenger Hellcat, 2015 Mustang: The Week In ReverseThe Week In Reverse is where we take a look back at the most significant stories of each week and pull them all into once place for you to ponder, ogle, or catch up on what you missed. From motorsports to spy shots to new cars and more, these are the stories we'll all be talking about this weekend...
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Drunk Dunn Done, MINI Coupe Revealed, MyFord Touch Bombs: The Week In ReverseRyan Dunn's death in an alcohol-addled 130-mph Porsche 911 GT3 wreck shines a light on drunk driving dangers. [MotorAuthority] The 2012 MINI Cooper Coupe gets its official unveiling, complete with John Cooper Works trim. [MotorAuthority] Britney Spears flashes something new in her latest video--the...
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