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Less than a week after it was previewed in concept form in Monterey, BMW’s upcoming M4 GTS has been spotted testing at the Nürburgring and on some of the German race track’s surrounding roads. The standard M4 only went on sale last year but this new, more hardcore version is coming soon. We expect it in showrooms early next year, either as a 2016 or 2017 model. The latest prototype is still wearing the obvious markings of the M4 safety car currently used in MotoGP, but this is just a decoy to fool onlookers. You’ll notice the car is also wearing a number of elements...
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2016 Toyota Land Cruiser previewYesterday we brought you a first look at the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser. Now we have photos and details for the version headed to showrooms in the United States no later than the fall. The tough, go-anywhere Land Cruiser receives some significant updates for the 2016 model year, mirroring the changes...
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Titanium-Bodied Icona Vulcano Supercar Debuts At Pebble Beach Concours: VideoDesign house Icona has returned with a second iteration of its Vulcano supercar that we first saw in 2013. Icona was founded in Turin but based in Shanghai and specializes in exporting Italian automotive design and engineering services to firms operating in China. Its Vulcano was originally...
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2016 Toyota Land Cruiser Preview: VideoToyota’s tough, go-anywhere Land Cruiser is receiving some significant updates for the 2016 model year, just like its corporate cousin, the Lexus LX 570, which appeared in updated form for the first time during this month's Monterey Car Week. Like the LX 570, Toyota’s latest Land...
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Report: Apple meets with Californian autonomous car test facilityWhile Google has made little secret of its efforts to develop its own car, complete with fully autonomous capability, rival tech giant Apple is yet to make its own plans—or lack thereof—known. However, despite Apple’s penchant for secrecy, there are several clues that suggest the...
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Tesla's Robot Charger, Titanium-Bodied Icona Vulcano, 2017 BMW 5-Series: The Week In ReverseTesla showed off a robotic charger prototype; Icona plans to bring a titanium Vulcano supercar to Pebble Beach; and we spied the 2017 BMW 5-Series. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. Prepare yourselves, because Skynet is basically here. That's right, and it's all thanks to...
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The auction action in Monterey has only just begun but already we’ve seen some huge bids placed on some very special metal. The real highlight were the cars that made up the collection known as the Pinnacle Portfolio, which included the very first Bugatti Veyron sold to a customer, a special 400th Ferrari Enzo (there were only meant to be 399 in total) donated to Pope John Paul II to raise funds for charity, and a rare McLaren F1 that was upgraded by the factory to uber-rare LM spec. The highest bid was an incredible $17.6 million for a 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. This represents a record...
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McLaren Sports Series Tested To Extremes Ahead Of Production Start: VideoMcLaren’s new Sports Series range, which at present consists of only the 570S and 540C sports cars, is about to enter production but before that starts the pre-production versions are being put through the paces in some rather extreme conditions to iron out any bugs. It’s a process all...
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Bugatti Veyron Successor Sounds Menacing In Official Teaser VideoBugatti has given us our first official glimpse at its Veyron successor, only that glimpse comes in the form of a sound recording of the car’s engine note rather than any actual visual clues. In this official teaser video, we hear some inspirational words about imagining the impossible and...
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BMW M4 GTS Concept Revealed, Production Version To Follow In 2016BMW’s plans for a more hardcore, track-focused version of its M4 sports coupe has been one of the worst kept secrets of the year. First there were the prototypes spotted at the Nürburgring. Then there was the MotoGP M4 safety car that featured a water-injection system BMW said was...
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2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe: 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show PreviewMercedes-Benz’s latest-generation C-Class sedan has been winning accolades—and buyers’ hearts—all over the globe since arriving on the scene last year. Now the handsome looks, plush interior and impeccable engineering have been packaged in an even sexier two-door body. Yes...
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2016 Toyota Prius Spy Shots And VideoThe fourth-generation Toyota Prius has been spotted testing in prototype form, revealing a shape that worryingly is starting to look a bit like Toyota’s ungainly Mirai fuel cell car. Looking at this prototype, which was spotted testing in the United States, we can clearly see that the new...
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A rare opportunity has come up to purchase a Nissan 350Z used during filming of 2006’s The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. The car is up for sale at Cheshire Classic Cars in the United Kingdom and can be yours for a staggering £149,995 (approximately $234,315). ALSO SEE: Fast And Furious 8 Confirmed For 2017 That seems a bit steep considering a Toyota Supra driven by the late Paul Walker during filming of the original 2001 hit The Fast and the Furious only sold for $185,000 at a recent auction, but unlike the Supra, which was only used for stunt scenes and was one of several...
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Mother-Son Autocross Run: VideoWe've seen hilarity ensue when a man takes his five-year old son drifting. Now we get to see what happens when a son has his mom ride shotgun during an autocross. In this video from Spectro Racing, "Scott" takes straps his mom into the passenger seat of his Volkswagen GTI, helmet and all, while he...
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Behind-The-Scenes With An Amazing Ferrari Collection In Tennessee: VideoPhil Bachman seems like a nice, southern man living a comfortable life from his home in Tennessee. He also has a lovely garage, and he's filled it with a number of cars. It might not be the spot you'd expect to see a truly great collection of over 40 Ferrari automobiles, but this small dot on the...
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Excavator Callously Destroys Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG: VideoWhen you first take a look at this video, you can't help but think it must be a joke. Surely that excavator isn't going to rip apart a $200,000 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. Nobody could be so stupid. Well, they can. Next you think that they will stop and save some of the parts. Certainly they must be...
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Car-Tossing Tornado Caught On DashcamDashcams have become the all-seeing eyes of the 21st century. There are thousands of videos on YouTube showing these little cameras capturing all manner of events unfolding in front of them. From insane accidents to crazy people and even massive meteors streaking through the sky, the dashcam will...
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Dodge Viper SRT10 Roadster Hits Hard At The 'Ring: VideoTaking your car to the Nürburgring is surely a bucket list item for many a car enthusiast. This one-way stretch of road allows you to test yourself and your machine at the limit. Being out on the limit is a dangerous place to spend time, because as soon as you go past that invisible edge bad...
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It was only in June that Californian startup Rezvani finalized specs for its first product, the Ariel Atom-based Beast track car, but the company has already managed to secure a celebrity owner: Chris Brown. The singer’s choice of cars is about as varied as his wardrobe, with everything from a Bugatti Veyron to a Land Rover Range Rover to even a Dodge Viper among his collection. Now we can add the 500-horsepower Rezvani Beast. DON'T MISS: Spoiled Son Sets Fire To Gifted Ferrari In Order To Upgrade To New Model This video from YouTube user Charm Brittian shows Brown taking delivery of...
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America’s Trion Rolls Out Concept For 2,000-HP Nemesis Supercar: VideoWe have to admit that when we first heard about Californian supercar startup Trion and its plans for a 2,000-horsepower supercar, we were a little skeptical. In fact, we even called the car vaporware at the time. DON'T MISS: Spoiled Son Sets Fire To Gifted Ferrari In Order To Upgrade To New Model...
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Local Motors Moving Along With Plans For 3D-Printed Car: VideoLast year, boutique company Local Motors announced a contest to design a 3D printed car. And now, Automotive News (subscription required) is reporting that the company says it will have a version of the winning design, dubbed the Strati, available to consumers in 2017. According to the Local Motors...
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Tesla's Robotic Charger Prototype Proves Humans Are Doomed: VideoThere's no indication when—or if—this Tesla charger prototype will go on sale. It's undeniably cool, however, and as autonomous cars begin to make their way to market, a charging system that doesn't require any human action is certainly attractive. Obviously, this solution would be...
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Lexus Hoverboard, Lego Ferrari F40, Bentley Bentayga: The Week In ReverseLexus unveiled its highly anticipated hoverboard; Lego announced a Ferrari F40 kit; and Bentley tells us the Bentayga can actually go off-roading. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. After many teasers Lexus has finally unveiled its hoverboard. It's awesome, but this isn't...
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Alfa Romeo's New Giulia Spotted On The Streets: VideoWe saw it at the initial private reveal in Milan back in June, and we’ve since seen it in some official promo videos. But now for the first time we have a taste of what Alfa Romeo’s new Giulia will look like when it’s in customer hands and cruising around local streets. YouTube...
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