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Since the middle of last month, we're known that Jeep's Hellcat-powered Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is go for production. ALSO SEE: Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk/Hellcat Confirmed While Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] hasn't yet confirmed the model, the recent announcement that the company is ramping up production of its supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat engine makes us confident we'll get the official word sooner rather than later. The question is whether the new super is Jeep already testing. And the answer is a resounding maybe. WATCH: Hellcat Vs. Hellcat: Tires Shredded, Faces Melted...
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2015 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak, 2017 Audi A4, 4th Of July: The Week In ReverseAudi revealed the new 2017 A4; Dodge showed off the 2015 Challenger Drag Pak, whose driver nearly crashed; and Fiat Chrysler released a new commercial featuring the Dodge Hellcats and Viper just in time for the 4th of July. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. After revealing...
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Nissan Juke NISMO RS Used To Set Two-Wheel Record at Goodwood: VideoGenerally, if a car winds up on two wheels, it's an accident. But not if you're Terry Grant. ALSO SEE: Woman Reunited With C3 Corvette After 43 Years: Video During the festivities at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the stuntman took a Nissan Juke NISMO RS up Lord March's driveway in an impressive 2...
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First Batch Of 2016 Mazda MX-5 Lands At The Port: VideoMiata fans, rejoice! The time is drawing nigh where you'll start seeing the ND MX-5 out on the road and in dealer lots. If you're a soon-to-be-owner, get even happier because we've got some great news for you. The transport ship Phoenix Leader has arrived at its port with a fresh batch of 2016 MX-5...
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Woman Reunited With C3 Corvette After 43 Years: VideoIn 1972, a Georgia woman got a job in an office and was earning her first real paychecks. She was 19 years old at the time, had started to save up, and she decided to splurge a little bit. Always in love with the Chevrolet Corvette since it debuted in the year of her birth, this young lady decided...
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Mercedes-AMG Teases Something Fast In New VideoWe all know that pretty much everything from Mercedes-AMG is fast, so the caption in this latest teaser video from the official Mercedes tuner doesn’t really give much away. But look beyond the mere words and perceive what else the video is telling us. The sound you hear is clearly the...
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Cars and Coffee, it ain't. The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering is to the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance what the Vanity Fair party is to the Oscars. Guests will be fortified with rich people rations like oysters, caviar and champagne. And this year, entertainment will be provided by former Formula One pilot and European Touring Car champion Jochen Mass. Invitation-only tickets—at $600 a pop—will keep out the great unwashed. ALSO SEE: Bentley To Add Both A Sports Car And Coupe-Like SUV To Lineup And there will be cars. Boy, will there be cars. Categories range from Pre-War Sports...
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Dodge Celebrates Its Freedom With 'Predators' TV Spot Featuring Hellcats And A ViperJust in time for the Fourth of July holiday, Dodge is releasing a pair of television ads that will stoke American pride. The 30- and 90-second ads, titled "Predators," feature a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, a Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, and a Dodge Viper GTS roaming the night freely on deserted...
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Bentley To Add Both A Sports Car And Coupe-Like SUV To LineupHere's some more news from the Goodwood Festival of Speed: Bentley will build the EXP10 Speed 6. The concept was revealed at this year's Geneva Motor Show, and given how production-ready it looked—not to mention the ecstatic reaction from crowds—it's hardly surprising to see the company...
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Koenigsegg Regera Seen Angrily Idling Around Goodwood: VideoSwedish supercar marque Koenigsegg had a trio of cars on display at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year. The One:1, an Agera, and the still-under-development Regera. Two of the cars ran up the hill, but the Regera was on hand mainly to cause intrigue and, ultimately, a twinge of jealousy at...
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Ferrari At The 2015 Goodwood Festival Of Speed: VideoFerrari had a major presence at last weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed with the focus of its celebrations centering on British endurance racer Derek Bell. A five-time winner in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Bell drove some of Ferrari’s classic racers up the Goodwood hill climb, including...
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James May's Porsche 911 Sold At 2015 Goodwood Festival Of Speed: VideoUPDATE: This 1984 Porsche 911 3.2-liter Carrera owned by ex-'Top Gear' host James May was sold during the past weekend’s 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed for a little over £50,000 (approximately $78,225). The final bid was close to double the expected price. As far as Top Gear goes, the...
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Alfa Romeo’s new Giulia small sports sedan has finally landed, marking the start of a renaissance for the illustrious Italian brand as well as serving as a clear shot across the bow of rivals. MORE: With Reveal Of New Giulia Sedan, Alfa Romeo Gets Serious About Brand Renaissance Right now the Giulia has only been shown in high-performance Quadrifoglio trim. This 510-horsepower variant is aimed at the likes of the Cadillac ATS-V, BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C63. MORE: Mamma Mia: The New Alfa Romeo Giulia Finally Revealed The Giulia is set to go on sale in Europe later this year, with this...
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Porsche 919 Hybrid Le Mans Mockup Fetches $100K On eBay: VideoModel cars are sold on eBay daily, but it's seldom they go for over $100k—or require a full-sized parking space. ALSO SEE: 2015 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Sounds Wicked, Burns Out, Nearly Loses It: Video Of course, the 919 Hybrid mockup recently purchased by a Porsche fan in Singapore isn't...
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Chevy Selected Eight Tracks To Test The 2016 Camaro: VideoChevrolet has apparently been hard at work making sure its 2016 Camaro (both the coupe and the convertible) is up to snuff. To accomplish this, engineers have taken the car on a trip around the globe. This wasn't merely for sightseeing purposes but rather to ring out the all-new car at places like...
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2015 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Sounds Wicked, Burns Out, Nearly Loses It: VideoLast week Mopar made red-blooded American drag racers squeal with joy when it revealed the new 2015 Challenger Drag Pak, a drag race car based on the latest Challenger. ALSO SEE: 2015 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Revealed, Now Available With Supercharged V-8 During the reveal the Mopar team wanted to...
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Hennessey's HPE600 Supercharged Ford F-150 Strapped To The Dyno: VideoOn Friday, we took a look at Hennessey Performance's latest VelociRaptor SUV. With room for eight and more than 600 horsepower on tap, the Texas tuner's F-250 Lariat-based people mover is just perfect for carpool commandos with zero time to spare. In the best way possible, it's like towing a...
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Rhys Millen Takes Overall 2015 Pikes Peak Victory Under Electric Power: VideoSunday saw the 2015 Pikes Peak Hill Climb get underway in nearly perfect conditions, and surprisingly this year the overall winner was an electric car, the eO PP03 from Latvian engineering firm Drive eO. Behind the wheel was rally driver and Pikes Peak regular Rhys Millen, and his time of 9:07.222...
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BMW's Predictive Gear Shift is unquestionably trick technology. First appearing on the company's Rolls-Royce Wraith, and later on its BMW 7-Series, the system uses satellite navigation to read the road, automatically downshifting before turns and upshifting upon exit. You know, just like a driver with a proper manual gearbox would do. And on battleship-sized luxury cars, where prestige is measured in the amount of acres of old-growth wood and leather appointing the cabin, it's an interesting function to note. But the small BMW 1-Series, which isn't available in the U.S., is hardly designed...
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Koenigsegg One:1 Meets The Regera At Goodwood: VideoKoenigsegg had a major presence at the past weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, with three of its supercars, an Agera, a One:1 and the latest Regera, thrilling audiences at the British event. In the video above we get a close look at the One:1 and the Regera models. ALSO SEE: 2016 Mustang...
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Aston Martin Vulcan Makes Dynamic Debut At 2015 Goodwood Festival Of SpeedEngland’s Goodwood Festival of Speed is over for another year, but there’s plenty of photos and video to digest still. One of the stars this year was Aston Martin’s Vulcan track car, which made its dynamic debut at the event and was also shown for the first time in a new livery...
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2016 Mustang Shelby GT350R And Focus RS Take On The Goodwood Hill Climb: VideoTwo stars from the new Ford Performance lineup, the 2016 Mustang Shelby GT350R and Focus RS, took on the famous hill climb during this past weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed in England. In the first video is the Mustang, driven by Ben Collins, professional racing driver and former Stig. It...
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2017 Audi A4 Is Lighter, More Powerful And More Advanced: VideoCome 2016, buyers in the market for a small sports sedan with a touch of luxury are going to be spoiled for choice. In addition to the existing Cadillac ATS, Lexus IS and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, all impressive cars in their own right, we’ll see the arrival of an updated BMW 3-Series plus...
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2016 Mercedes A-Class Debuts, Mercedes-AMG A45 Now With 375 HP: VideoEven in this era of engine downsizing and ever-present fuel economy and emissions regulations, the power wars are alive and well. Audi fired the last shot in the hot hatch arena when it lobbed its RS 3 on the market with a 362-horsepower rating, and now Mercedes-AMG has retaliated with an updated...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran