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Pagani has just unveiled its Huayra BC which we’re told is already sold out. However, Pagani has another special Huayra coming down the line, one built for exotic car dealership Refined Marques. You may remember Refined Marques as being the dealership that—most likely falsely—claimed to have a Lamborghini Veneno for sale within months of the car’s 2013 Geneva Motor Show debut. Well, it appears they’re still in business as now Pagani is going to supply them with the Huayra teased in the video above. The car being teased looks like your standard Huayra, although at...
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Here’s the first trailer for new season of "Top Gear"Here’s your first official taste of the new season of Top Gear. The famous trio made up of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May is no longer there but what we can gather from this short teaser trailer is that the show will still pack some awesome machinery, a few laughs and plenty...
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Roborace autonomous race car concept revealedThe first race between fully autonomous cars is coming—and much soon than you think. A championship called Roborace is being established and if all goes to plan will host its first race later this year. Roborace will be an exhibition-style event supporting the Formula E Championship and...
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Diagnosing your dead car with help from Engineering ExplainedWe've all been there. You walk out to your car, eager to get moving and begin your day. Your key slides into the ignition and you give it a quick twist. It starts to make that expected noise as it cranks over, but then it doesn't continue on its journey. Your car isn't starting. You pause, confused...
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Ferrari F40 tackles the snowTakeshi Kimura is awesome. Motor Authority readers have actually been introduced to him before. He's the man who was seen taking his F40 on a camping trip. Cars are meant to be driven, and it seems Kimura-san likes pushing this idea to the limit. He's back at the wheel of his wonderful machine, and...
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Meet the Audi RS 7 from hellUsually when heading down the often expensive path of modifying your car, one of the aims isn’t attempting to make the car look and sound like the spawn of Satan. We’re not sure if that was actually one of the aims of this Audi RS 7 project, though it certainly looks that way due to the...
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You’ve already seen the BMW M4 hit the “ultimate racetrack.” Now watch the car tear through a futuristic city landscape on a dedicated track perched high above the hustle and bustle of the traffic below. ALSO SEE: Meet the Audi RS 7 from hell: Video The latest video is from director Alessandro Pacciani, and though not all of the footage is real the quality behind it is still enough to get the heart pounding. Of course, the sight of an M4 revving its engine and executing massive drifts will normally do that anyway. Pacciani has directed a number of car-related videos in the...
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Six decades on, Jaguar to build nine new XKSS sports cars: VideoFollowing the success of the six Lightweight E-Types built two years ago, Jaguar has announced another run of “continuation” models. This time it’s the much rarer XKSS, a sports car built in the 1950s on unused chassis of the hugely successful D-Type Le Mans race car. ALSO SEE...
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Behind the scenes: Porsche Mission E concept design videoPorsche is heading in a different direction with the Mission E. The company's first electric sports car, the Mission E promises 600 horsepower and 310 miles of range. We first saw the Mission E Concept at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show. Now Porsche has released a video that goes behind the scenes...
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Aventador-driving Batman pranks Uber users: VideoWhen he’s not chasing down crims in the Batmobile, it appears Batman also likes to hop around town in a Lamborghini Aventador and pick up Uber users. Considering he’s a billionaire, we wonder if Batman is only serving as an Uber driver to meet women. MUST SEE: Here's how you double...
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Here's how you double clutchDouble clutching: It's one of those terms car enthusiasts often use to describe both what they've done in their own cars and what makes a good clutch. But how many of us really know what double clutching actually means? Jason Fenske over at Engineering Explained has a knack for making things clear...
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2016 Porsche 919 Hybrid Le Mans Prototype revealedThe 2016 World Endurance Championship, the successor to the World Sportscar Championship, is now entering its fifth season and out to defend its title is Porsche. The German automaker will once again field its successful 919 Hybrid though for the latest season there have been key changes made in...
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Toyota's redesigned Prius is ready for prime time—if prime time means 22 miles of electric-only range. Replacing last year's Prius Plug-In Hybrid, the new Prius Prime is more than just a Prius with an electric charging station outlet. Those figures are supported by what Toyota anticipates will be a 120 mpge rating, i.e. the distance the car can travel electrically on the same amount of energy that is contained in a single gallon of gasoline. That figure represents the highest mpge rating for any plug-in hybrid currently on the road, if it is certified as such. After its 22 mile electric...
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Jeep takes concepts to Moab's Easter Jeep SafariJeep enthusiasts are no strangers to Moab, Utah, and neither are Jeep designers and engineers. The folks from Jeep once again descended on scenic Moab for the annual Easter Jeep Safari and they came with a truckload of new concepts. And, because they like to get dirty, they even took them off road...
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Watch Hennessey put its 750-hp Cadillac CTS-V through its paces: VideoTexas tuner Hennessey Performance's new 2016 Cadillac CTS-V performance packages once again blend the company's penchant for power with a more refined, luxurious package. Only this time, they are faster and more luxurious. With 750 horsepower under its hood, the supercharged HPE750 upgrade package...
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2017 Acura MDX previewThe Acura MDX is a luxurious family hauler that offers great space and willing performance. While fuel economy has been decent for a large crossover SUV, it hasn't been thrifty. That's about to change, and it doesn't come at the cost of performance. At the New York International Auto Show, Acura...
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2017 Buick Encore previewDebuting at this year's New York International Auto Show, the 2017 Buick Encore gains a new look and updated technology. Buick's popular mini-crossover hit the market as a 2013 model, meaning it was due for a nip-and-tuck for the 2017 model year. For the most part, this refresh is mostly relegated...
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2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF previewMiata fans have wanted a coupe version of Mazda's playful little roadster for ages. While we may never actually see one, the 2017 MX-5 Miata RF could be as close as we ever get. RF stands for Retractable Fastback, and that's appropriate given the sleek rear pillars. Those pillars lift away so the...
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Mercedes has a hit on its hands with the GLC-Class crossover SUV. The replacement for the GLK, the GLC has moved to softer lines and a more upscale interior. The result is a quite likeable crossover with refined good looks, a smooth ride, and an elegant cabin. But if one version works, why not more? At the New York International Auto Show, Mercedes dropped two new versions of the GLC on buyers, the GLC Coupe and the sporty GLC43 AMG. The GLC Coupe trades some headroom and cargo space for a more handsome profile. Think of it as Mercedes' version of the BMW X4. ALSO SEE: BMW X6-fighting Range...
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2017 Subaru Impreza previewSubaru's compact sedan and hatchback lineup is all new for 2017, adding style and substance inside and out. Although it remains true to Subaru's values by offering standard all-wheel-drive and a more sport-oriented driving experience, the Impreza grows up stylistically with a more refined...
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2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR previewFollowing its world debut in Geneva earlier this month, the 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR touched down in the United States at last week’s 2016 New York Auto Show. Available as a coupe or convertible, the F-Type SVR is here just in time for summer, with pricing starting at a very reasonable...
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2017 Nissan GT-R previewThe Nissan GT-R, an R35 to those who know their GT-Rs from their Skylines, was unveiled to the world in 2007 and on sale in the United States the following year as a 2009 model. Almost a decade on the GT-R is still once of the fastest cars in production thanks to continual updates over the years...
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Go behind the scenes at Trans Am Depot: VideoWe recently brought you news of a new “Bandit” Trans Am based on the fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro. The car was developed by a company in Florida by the name of Trans Am Depot and even had some input from the Bandit himself, actor Burt Reynolds. Trans Am Depot uses donor Camaros to...
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Mercedes-AMG confirms GLC63, drift mode for new E63Mercedes-AMG had an onslaught of new performance cars on show at this week’s 2016 New York Auto Show. The list included the updated CLA45 and new E43 sedans, the new GLC43 and GLC43 Coupe SUVs, and the stunning C63 Cabriolet. The official tuner to Mercedes-Benz also confirmed in New York that...
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