Videos
-
The term “iconic” is thrown around a lot when describing the 911 but few others cars can lay claim to being consistently recognizable for a span of more than half a century. Yes, the 911 has retained its shape and unique engine layout over the years and no other car better represents an automaker like the 911 does. As Porsche explains it, “Our identity is the 911.” Instantly recognizable and originally engineered for the track, the 911 continues to stir the emotions today, just as it did in 1963. However, that doesn’t mean the car hasn’t had its fair share...
-
Lotus Wrings Out The 2012 Evora S IPS: VideoLotus has put a significant amount of effort into the design and tuning of its IPS automated manual gearbox.
Kurt Ernst -
So This Is The World's Fastest Accelerating Hybrid: VideoThe follow-up video to last week's "world's fastest accelerating full hybrid" is out, and the winner is...
Kurt Ernst -
Mercedes teases new A-Class ahead of Geneva debutMercedes-Benz is working on a whole new generation of its entry-level A Class, which is set to be revealed in full at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March. A new video released by the automaker shows off many of the upcoming car’s details including its overall profile, the shape of its...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2012 Ford Focus ST-R Test Drive With Tanner Foust: VideoThe Focus ST-R race car may not be cheap at $98,995, but for avid fans looking for a quick entry into motorsports it's certainly a worthy option.
Thomas Bey -
Chevy Picks Winner In Its Route 66 Super Bowl Ad ContestChevy has chosen a winning Super Bowl ad from 198 videos submitted by amateur filmmakers.
Kurt Ernst -
Come January 23 we’ll know which is the world’s fastest accelerating full hybrid vehicle. The contenders are almost certainly to be the 2012 Infiniti M Hybrid and 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid, though the upcoming 2013 Lexus GS 450h could be a dark horse. Officially, the fastest accelerating hybrid--in terms of production cars--is the Infiniti, which has 350 horsepower on tap, a 0-62 mph time of 5.5 seconds, and a Guinness World Record under its belt. The Panamera S Hybrid, on the other hand, has an output of 380 horsepower and will do the 0-62 mph sprint in 6.0 seconds flat...
-
Volkswagen Using The Force, Again, For Its Super Bowl AdVolkswagen is back with a second Star Wars themed ad for this year's Super Bowl.
Kurt Ernst -
British Firm Previews New Audi R8 Stretch Limo: VideoBritish limousine specialist Limo Broker has done the unthinkable and announced plans to destroy a perfectly good Audi R8 in order to convert it into a stretch limo. Worse than the Maserati Quattroporte limo we previously saw for sale on eBay, and possibly even the stretched Ferrari we saw at the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Volvo’s U.S. Chief Talks About The XC60 Plug-In Hybrid: VideoVolvo recently gave U.S. customers a taste of what’s to come from the automaker in terms of green technology with the unveiling of the XC60 Plug-In Hybrid concept vehicle at the recent 2012 Detroit Auto Show. The eco-friendly vehicle, the first to feature plug-in hybrid technology in a...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Top Gear Season 18 Starts January 29: Teaser VideoThe world's most-watched automotive (more or less) TV show is about to get underway with its 18th season (or series, as the Brits style it). That's a good thing. A video teaser is better. Promising just as much ridiculous tail-out, smoky action, goofy Clarkson voiceover action, and action-filmy...
Nelson Ireson -
2013 Ferrari 599 replacement spy videoUpdate: The 599 replacement has been revealed as the new Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. Click here for all the official details and images. Ferrari is working on a replacement for its aging albeit still very capable 599 and we have an exclusive spy video of the new car testing outside the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Faithful readers of Motor Authority, we know what you love. You want your high octane automotive news and reviews as fast as possible. We hear you, and in an effort to bring you even more information we have launched a new video section. The new video section is located on the top navigation bar between "Photos" and "Spy Shots." This section features our own original content ranging from reviews and auto show coverage to news and features, plus spy videos of the latest cars, and our favorite videos from around the web. All of our original video is shot in high definition with our own team in...
-
Audi Reinterprets Melville's Classic, 'Moby Dick'Audi's latest television spot is a retake on the classic work of American literature, "Moby Dick," with an Audi quattro playing the white whale to a tow truck driver named Ahab.
Kurt Ernst -
Crazy 130-MPH Cobra Crash Ends 500 Ft. Off-Track, Driver Survives: VideoSo you're out for a track day at Willow Springs in your Cobra replica, a fresh $14,000 engine in the car and the sun shining. You get the car up to 130 mph on the straight, then all of a sudden you're cartwheeling through the air, praying for life and watching the car self-destruct as it tumbles...
Nelson Ireson -
Ultra-Rare Jaguar XJ220S Up For Sale In U.S.: VideoIf you love cars with a little bit of history, then you’re going to love this 1993 Jaguar XJ220S that’s going up for sale at an RM Auctions event taking place in Arizona this week. We’re sure you’ve heard of the XJ220 before, Jaguar’s V-6 behemoth from the early...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Lexus LFA Roadster Makes Surprise Showing At Drift Event: VideoDespite reports surfacing late last year claiming Lexus had canceled plans for a production version of its stunning LFA Roadster Concept due to economic uncertainty, a never before seen topless LFA finished in white was spotted at a drift event in Japan coinciding with the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Class At The Detroit Auto Show: VideoWhen we first saw the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Class in the metal at the company's Carlsbad design studio, we weren't allowed to take any photos or talk about what we saw. That's no longer the case, however, with the full details in the wild and the car on display in Detroit this week. Packing a new...
Nelson Ireson -
The Tesla Model S sedan is looking to change the game of electric car ownership, taking range up to 300 miles and performance into serious sport sedan range, all while packing as much luxury and tech--or more--as any German or Japanese gas-burning alternative. That's a tall order for any car, much less the first real production car from a loan-funded startup. But talking with Tesla's employees makes it clear that it's not just the vision of one man, but the passion of everyone involved. Whether that'll be enough remains for the test driving, as on paper, the Model S is what it claims to be...
-
2012 Lexus LF-LC Concept: 2012 Detroit Show VideoDesigned solely as a styling exercise, Lexus' futuristic LF-LC coupe will likely influence the design of Lexus models for years to come.
Kurt Ernst -
Acura NSX Hybrid Concept Video WalkthroughWe don't mean to be hard on the Acura NSX concept unveiled at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. After all, it looks great--and even manages to look a bit like the original--packs a hybrid V-6 powertrain, and will be engineered and built in the U.S. sometime over the next three years. But is it really a...
Nelson Ireson -
2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo: 2012 Detroit Auto Show VideoThe 2013 Veloster Turbo is promising a lot more driving enjoyment to match what's already a very exciting package. Under the hood is a new turbocharged version of the company's 'Gamma' 1.6-liter, direct-injection four-cylinder engine—that's the same engine that's in the Veloster and...
Bengt Halvorson -
2013 Cadillac ATS Video PreviewThe luxury midsize sedan scene got a definite injection of heat this year with the introduction of new BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class models. At the Detroit Auto Show this week, Cadillac added its own dash of sauce with the 2013 ATS. While the styling is definitely right down the middle of...
Nelson Ireson -
2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe: 2012 Detroit Auto Show VideoHyundai's rear-wheel-drive Genesis Coupe has already established a pretty strong reputation among driving enthusiasts and weekend-racer types, and it looks to strengthen that appeal beginning later this year, when a significantly refreshed version hits dealerships. With more a lot more power for...
Bengt Halvorson