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The Lincoln Continental concept hardly looks bad. Sure, the styling is somewhat derivative, and the wheels resemble something you'd see on a hobbled exotic stashed in the back of a SEMA hall. But overall? It looks like it could be the premium car Lincoln needs. ALSO SEE: 2016 Lincoln Continental Spy Shots As part of the premium appeal the Continental will offer 30-way adjustable seats. Lincoln is proud enough of its new Venetian leather chairs that it focused an entire press release—and video—on them. Heating and cooling are a given, and to reduce fatigue on long drives, there...
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'Forza Motorsport 6' Means Wicked Racing, Rain Or Shine: VideoRacers call rain "the great equalizer," and Forza Motorsport 6 is aiming to give players a taste of just how treacherous it can make a track. In the latest trailer for the game, the rendering of the water looks predictably amazing, and Microsoft's Turn 10 Studios went to obsessive lengths to ensure...
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This Is How A Manual Gearbox WorksYou. Yes, you there. You're clearly a man or woman who knows everything there is to know about the inner-workings of the automobile, correct? Of course you are. Well, what if you have to explain something to, oh a friend or family member that might not fully understand the combustion engine and all...
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2017 Porsche Boxster Spy Shots And VideoThe current Boxster was all-new for the 2013 model year so in Porsche tradition we should see the car receive a mid-cycle facelift for the 2017 model year. Today we have new spy shots of a prototype for the facelifted car plus a video from YouTube user BridgeToGantry. The Boxster is one of our...
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An Outlaw (And A Special) Invades Jay Leno's Garage: VideoIf you know a bit about old Porsches, then you've heard of the Emory family. Neil Emory is the man responsible for the Outlaw style of old Porsche 356 coupes. Fast forward from the '60s, and his grandson Rod Emory is carrying the torch forward with Emory Motorsports. Rod's company produces...
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This Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Could Be First With A 9-Second Pass: VideoOnly a week ago we saw what may just be one of the quickest 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcats around, with the car—and its female owner—completing the quarter mile in a time of 10.67 seconds. We now have video of a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat that’s even quicker—a lot...
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The Ford Motor Company's [NYSE:F] new GT supercar has been caught once again testing in production trim—or a somewhat more naked version of production trim—and this time we have video footage. The video comes from YouTube user Daniel Parlin and gives us a good idea as to what the new supercar will look like on the road when it's finally launched on the market, currently scheduled for sometime next year. While it’ll cost $400,000 and only sell about 250 units per year, the Ford GT has stirred something in enthusiasts everywhere. With its low-slung prototype-racer stance and...
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Watch People Ride The Very Real Lexus Hoverboard: VideoWhat happens when you combine the oldest Japanese luxury brand, 200 meters of magnetic track, a pair of -197 degree C "cryostats," and a specially designed skatepark outside Barcelona, Spain? You get an absolutely fantastic way to break your wrist. ALSO SEE: Father Brings Son Along For Drift...
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Father Brings Son Along For Drift Session: VideoOld man take a look at your life, I'm a lot like you... I need someone to drift the whole day through... Anton Avdeev is a drifter with one sweet ride. It's a Toyota Sprinter that's fully prepped to spend most of its time sideways. The car also has a passenger, and that's where Avdeev's son likes...
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Tesla Model S P85D Goes Up Against McLaren 650S: VideoTesla Motors' [NSDQ:TSLA] Model S is a revolutionary car, and the fact that the high-performance P85D version has an Insane mode is hilarious and awesome at the same time. Make no mistake, this electric terror will launch like a fighter off a carrier deck. ALSO SEE: This Dodge Challenger SRT...
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Watch An NHRA Funny Car Set A Record Pass: VideoHigh-horsepower Funny Cars are notoriously quick down the strip but a new record was set last Friday at California’s Sonoma Raceway. Jack Beckman behind the wheel of the Infinite Hero Dodge Charger made a pass in just 3.921 seconds at 323.43 mph, setting a class record in the process. The...
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Rubbin' Is Racin', Even In Austria: VideoAccording to the just and wise Harry Hogge, crew chief of Cole Trickle's Chevrolet Lumina race team in the 1990 motion picture "Days of Thunder," rubbin' is racin'. Well, that may often be the case in the gold ol' US of A, but the Germans aren't too fond of that adage. On the last lap of Sunday's...
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The Ferrari F40 is truly an iconic supercar that represents all of the best elements of that class of car. It's been honored by many, but now the car is finally getting the recognition it deserves... thanks to Lego! The bite-sized brick-building company has created a scaled-down Ferrari F40 that will appeal to both Lego fans and fans of the famous supercar alike. MUST WATCH: LaFerrari Demolishes Bugatti Veyron In Drag Race: Video You're going to have to put on your patient thinking cap when you sit down to build this one. There are 1,158 pieces and that includes a few new ones created just...
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Zenvo ST1 supercar catches fire… againDanish supercar startup Zenvo has had a string of bad luck bringing its 1,104-horsepower ST1 to market. After a prototype version suffered a crash during a track day event back in 2010, a more advanced example famously caught fire while being tested by Jeremy Clarkson for an episode of Top Gear...
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Highlights From The 2015 Schloss Bensberg Classics: VideoThe 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is just around the corner and while the event draws numerous enthusiasts from all over the globe it is just one of several major gatherings for classic car aficionados. Another is Germany’s Schloss Bensberg Classics, which is now into its...
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Bentley Demonstrates Bentayga’s Off-Road Prowess: VideoWhile most Bentayga owners are unlikely to ever head off-road in their luxury-loaded SUVs, Bentley is committed to ensuring the vehicle remains fully capable when the tarmac ends and is demonstrating this commitment in a pair of teaser videos. The first shows a Bentayga prototype at an off-road...
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2017 Mitsubishi Montero Sport debuts at Bangkok auto showMitsubishi’s new Montero Sport that we’ve been spying for the past several months has finally made its debut. The vehicle was unveiled this past weekend at the 2015 Bangkok Auto Show and will be going on sale in most of Mitsubishi’s markets by next year. Depending on where...
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Hacker Working With GM To Fix OnStar Vulnerabilities: VideoConnected cars promise better safety and security, but like anything connected to a network, they can be susceptible to attacks from hackers. And General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] is just the latest automaker in the news due to cyber security concerns. ALSO SEE: BMW Offers EnLighten App Connectivity...
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We drove the new 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata; Ferrari revealed the 488 Spider; and Mercedes-AMG teases the C63 AMG Coupe yet again. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. After what feels like eons, we finally had the chance to slide behind the wheel of the new 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. The Miata has always followed the mantra of more equals less, and this new generation is no different. It's fun-to-drive and lives up to the legendary nameplate. Remember the couple that have more than 65 Dodge Vipers? It seems that wasn't enough as they just added their 79th Viper to the collection...
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2016 Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang First Ride: VideoFord is aiming to make the 2016 Shelby GT350R Mustang the most nimble, fun-to-drive, most track capable Mustang yet. The engineering appears to be there. To the impressive latest generation Mustang chassis, Ford has added MagneRide dampers; big brakes with two-piece rotors, 6-piston front calipers...
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2016 Cadillac CTS-V first drive reviewThe Germans. Always the Germans. Their brands have been the benchmark for luxurious motoring since Nixon left the White House in disgrace. But it wasn’t always that way. Cadillac was once The Standard of the World. Can it be that once again? The 2016 Cadillac CTS-V is the latest salvo in an...
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BMW Deftly Driven In Anger For Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (Video)Whatever your opinions on Tom Cruise, you have to admit that the dude gives his all when it comes to his films. He prefers to do his own stunts, which is both quite dangerous and delightful for any director that works with him. It's dangerous because you don't want to be the man helming the project...
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Lamborghini Aventador Goes Up Against Huracán In Stock Supercar Battle: VideoThe Dragtimes strip is a great place for high-speed, straight-line showdowns. All manner of vehicle have faced off at the lights of this Russian runway road. Usually a host of modified vehicles see just how quickly they can cover the ground over there, but a pair of stock vehicles lined up to do...
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2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Video Road TestWe've driven them--every generation of them. We've owned them. We've raced them. We've loved them. There's nothing quite like the Mazda Miata. Since it was new in 1990, it's set a benchmark for sportscars in handling--and it's stayed a benchmark for 25 years. It's new this year, and it's been...
Martin Padgett