Videos
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To build excitement ahead of the reveal of its new Urus on December 4, Lamborghini has been dropping a series of teaser videos highlighting the SUV’s various driving modes. The Urus will feature the new Neve, Terra, and Sabbia modes, which translate from Italian to “Snow,” “Earth,” and “Sand,” respectively. They join the usual Strada (Street), Sport, and Corsa (Track) modes found on Lamborghini's supercars. The Italian firm has already provided three teaser videos this month that show the Urus in its Sabbia, Neve and Corsa modes. The latter has been...
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Lamborghini Urus accidentally revealed in Corsa mode videoLamborghini has inadvertently revealed its Urus weeks out from the SUV’s December 4 debut. The automaker has been running a teaser campaign in which it’s been highlighting the Urus’ various driving modes in a series of videos. The most recent video highlighted the Urus’...
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Mark Webber auditions to drive for "The Grand Tour"The trio from "The Grand Tour" is back in action as the second series of the program gets ready to stream to your televisions and devices. This time around James May, Jeremy Clarkson, and Richard Hammond have bid adieu to "The American," former NASCAR driver Mike Skinner. That means they're in need...
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2018 Porsche Panamera video road testTo Porsche enthusiasts, the Panamera may be heresy. The engine is up front instead of mounted in the middle or the rear. The Panamera debuted in 2010 and immediately became the brand's second-best selling car. Heresy be damned. Now in its second generation, the 2018 Panamera atones for some of the...
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Max Verstappen comes away with 2019 Aston Martin Vantage specs after quick driveAston Martin’s redesigned Vantage is set for a reveal on Tuesday, but thanks in part to Red Bull Racing Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen we already have a few of the specs. Aston Martin is one of Red Bull’s main sponsors, and the two are also linked by way of a technical partnership. For...
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Witness as the 2020 Tesla Roadster goes plaidLast night, Tesla CEO Elon Musk surprised the automotive world by announcing the 2020 Tesla Roadster. The company offered those who put down a tidy $5,000 reservation fee on the spot a test ride in the future electric sports car. DragTimes founder and CEO Brooks Weisblat was among what appeared to...
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Ordering a crate engine for your project car build is sure to be an exciting experience. With so many top notch motor choices out there, it's hard to go wrong. Sometimes though, you want to save a few bucks and that's when you turn to a dropout engine. A dropout isn't an engine that left automotive finishing school early, but rather one plucked from a vehicle that was most likely in an accident. The engine, however, wasn't affected and it gets removed from the mangled machine, cleaned up, and offered for sale. The one you see here is in such good shape, it will run right out of the box...er...
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Bollinger B1 electric SUV hits the unbeaten pathThe Bollinger B1 made a splash when it debuted this past summer. The company's founder, Robert Bollinger, said the B1 is the first no-nonsense, fully electric sport utility truck, and new videos prove it's more than capable. Bollinger published the videos showing the B1 electric SUV tackling...
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Everything you need to know about the BMW M3When enthusiasts think German sports car, they often think BMW M3, and there's a good reason for that. The M3 came to life as a race car first, and a street car second. Donut Media's latest "Up to Speed" episode focuses on the M3 and traces the iconic sports car's history back to its DTM racing...
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Skier Jon Olsson shows off his monstrous 800-hp Mercedes-Benz G500 4×4Jon Olsson isn't just a professional freeskier and ski racer, he's also a horsepower junkie. Why do we say that? Because he owns multiple wild creations that make in excess of 800 horsepower, including one of the most rambunctious Rolls-Royce Wraiths we've ever seen. Now, there's this: his new...
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The Apollo Intensa Emozione sounds amazing even at part throttleThe world is nearly ready to welcome another low-volume high-performance road rocket. This one comes to us from Apollo. It's called the Intensa Emozione, which is Italian for "intense emotion," a name entirely fitting as you'll soon discover in this video taken during a recent track day. You'll...
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Jeremy Clarkson tapped for new partnership between Mercedes and EmiratesEmirates Airlines recently convinced Jeremy Clarkson to say a few fine words to a camera in regards to its updated first-class seating accommodations. Clarkson, in a video spot for the airline, goes on to describe some of the many features made available to those fortunate enough to fly in this...
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We are less than a month away from Lamborghini unveiling the production Urus SUV, and that means the teasers are being released at a rapid rate. The latest highlights the Urus' Neve mode. Neve is Italian for snow, meaning snow mode for the electronic stability control and other vehicle systems. Last week, we saw a teaser video showing the Urus taking on the sand using Sabbia mode (sand mode). The other new mode debuting on the Urus is Terra (earth). Of course, the typical Lamborghini Strada (street), Sport, and Corsa (track) modes will be on-board as well. In case you've forgotten, the Urus...
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Budweiser created touching tribute to Dale Earnhardt, Jr.At the end of the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup season, the motorsport will lose one of its greats as Dale Earnhardt, Jr. announced his retirement this past April. To toast Earnhardt, Jr.'s legacy, Budweiser created a touching tribute to the decorated NASCAR driver. Earnhardt, Jr. drove the...
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Arrivo reveals Hyperloop-like transport system capable of 200 mph travelThere’s a new company battling to become your high-speed transport provider of the future. The company is Los Angeles-based Arrivo, which has come up with a concept for a high-speed transport system where specially designed vehicles travel along dedicated tracks at speeds of up to 200 mph...
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2019 BMW M2 Competition spy videoThe BMW M2 is a Motor Authority favorite. The car’s powerful engine, razor-sharp handling and rear-wheel-drive layout ticks all the right boxes. Soon, though, an even better version will be thrown our way. BMW has been testing a more potent M2 for the good part of a year. Previously thought...
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Ken Okuyama Kode 0 visits Jay Leno’s GarageIt’s great to see the practice of coachbuilding, where a custom body is draped across a donor chassis, is alive and well. That’s thanks in part to talented designers like Ken Okuyama. The man is most widely recognized for his work done at Pininfarina, where he penned such masterpieces...
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Watch the 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS blow past 200 mphThe magic number you're looking for here is 321. That's the figure, in kilometers per hour, that translates to the magic barrier that is 200 mph. This is the number that separates truly fast cars from ones that merely knock on the door of fast. Porsche gets this, and that's why the 2018 911 GT2 RS...
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You're coming hot. The corner is looming large out the front glass and you need to get this vehicle slowed down quickly. If you stomp on that brake pedal, you're likely to lock up the wheels and blow right through the corner. If you don't use enough brakes, you're also going through the corner. Both of these scenarios are what most would call "not good." So how do you make it safely through the turn? By braking hard and smooth and trail braking through the corner. When you're starting out an any driving school, the basic method of getting around a given circuit involves braking in a straight...
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Why doesn't the Honda Civic Type R have (much) torque steer?The Honda Civic Type R is an impressive little beastie. In fact, if you missed it, we named Honda's hot hatch the Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2018. We lauded its handling capabilities, and a major part of the magic is how Honda managed to basically eliminate torque steer in a 306-horsepower...
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Why would anybody want a Hennessey F-150 VelociRaptor 6x6?Pickup trucks are uniquely American vehicles. They were first envisioned to not only transport people but also to haul whatever their owners needed in a bed. Today, pickup trucks do a whole lot more. But, why would anyone want one of Hennessey's new F-150 VelociRaptor 6x6 trucks? Well, because...
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2019 Jaguar F-Pace SVR spy shots and videoJaguar is testing prototypes for a high-performance version of its F-Pace SUV. The prototypes resemble the current F-Pace S, but it’s easy to spot their new, much more aggressive front fascia design. The stock F-Pace S exhaust tips have also made way for a more aggressive quad-tip...
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Nissan says its self-driving cars can handle door-to-destination travel by 2020Nissan recently demonstrated an Infiniti Q50 prototype fitted with the most advanced version of its ProPilot self-driving system. ProPilot is Nissan and Infiniti’s new banner for self-driving technologies, and right now it only consists of electronic driver assist features, such as adaptive...
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Honda Civic Type R: Motor Authority's Best Car To Buy 2018Every year at Motor Authority we drive hundreds of vehicles to tell you what's best—swank luxury sedans to hypercars that chew through miles. This year we had a wide-ranging mix including a superb Porsche Panamera, a stunning Lexus LC 500, an upstart Kia Stinger GT that we loved to drive. But...
Aaron Cole