Nelson Ireson, Senior Editor
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Our colleague John Voelcker of GreenCarReports is on the scene for the unveiling of the new BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports coupe and i3 electric city car in Frankfurt today, and he's sent us these live...
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Save This Car: 1962 Chrysler 300 ConvertibleFrom time to time our resident revisitor of Guilty Pleasures, Murilee Martin, presents a car that's ugly, weird, or otherwise socially handicapped, but is still lovable anyway. This 1962 Chrysler 300 might fall into that category right now, but with a few years of elbow grease and investment, it...
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Aston Martin To Race Every Class At Spa 24 HoursIt's not often that a manufacturer runs more than one class in a given race, but Aston Martin is going all-out with six Aston Martins across four teams that will race in four classes--all of the classes offered--at the upcoming Spa 24 Hours this weekend. The cars include two GT3 DBRS9s in the...
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Tanner Foust X Games 17 Fiesta Rallycross Walkaround: VideoHe's our favorite part of Top Gear USA, and he's one of the favorites to win the Rallycross competition at X Games 17: He's Tanner Foust, and in this video he gives us a walkaround, inside and out, of his car for the competition. Foust's wide-ranging driving experience and understanding of the...
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Follow A Ferrari 458 Italia Engine Through The Assembly Process: VideoThe Ferrari 458 Italia's engine is a precision machine, but this video gives some insight into how Ferrari simplifies the construction process to ensure all of its engines are top-notch.
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Jeremy Clarkson To Voice Reviews In Forza Motorsport 4Jezza, the balding, be-jowled buffoon of a Top Gear (the real one) host, is going to be gracing Forza Motorsport 4 with his dulcet tones. Yep, Clarkson is the voice of Forza 4--or at least part of it. Not that you haven't heard enough of Clarkson's voice over the years, but Microsoft wants to...
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You've already seen the 2012 BMW M5 on track, but this latest video features some great fly-bys, launches, and track footage--this time without the operatic score drowning out the squealing tires... -
Porsche Building Long-Wheelbase Panamera For 2012?Porsche may be getting ready to jump into the executive limo segment with a long-wheelbase version of the Porsche Panamera, due to hit the streets early next year, according to a report. Whether it's slated for worldwide sale or a China-only run is unknown. The possibility of a special...
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Infiniti Working On QX56 V-8-Powered Boat ProjectIt's not really car-related, but since it uses the 5.6-liter V-8 from the Infiniti QX56, we find the company's plan to build a boat around the big engine pretty interesting. So far, Infiniti has done little more than reveal it's working on the project--but there's some special stuff in store...
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2012 Chrysler 300, Charger V-6 Models Get 31 MPG With 8-Speed: MarchionneJust yesterday we tempted you with our exclusive news of a supercharged Challenger and Charger from SRT, both sporting eight-speed transmissions. Today, Sergio Marchionne says the 2012 Charger and Chrysler 300 V-6 models, when equipped with the eight-speed, will achieve 31 mpg. That's not quite as...
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2013 Lexus GS To Offer Four-Cylinder Diesel?To truly bring the fight to the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the 2013 Lexus GS will have to deliver on performance, style, comfort, and, for many, efficiency. In Europe, at least, that means an available four-cylinder diesel. According to the latest reports, Lexus is planning to do just...
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How Your Favorite Supercar Photos Get So Awesome: VideoWe all love to drool over the gorgeous photos of supercars that grace the Web, including some of our stories here at MotorAuthority. But have you ever wondered how those photos got so awesome? Maybe you've taken some shots of your own and wondered why they fell flat in comparison. This video...
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The Subaru WRX hatchback is probably one of the best vehicles we can think of if you're running from hordes of the undead--but it's a curious choice for a marketing campaign given its lame-duck... -
First 2012 Audi TT RS Sold In U.S.The first Audi TT RS was delivered in the U.S. this week, bringing with it the return of the RS line to our shores. With its 360-horsepower of turbocharged goodness, the new TT S is sure to bring its owner some fond memories as well. If you've already forgotten (shame!) the $56,850 TT RS packs a...
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2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 Presentation VideoOn the eve of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, a handful of very lucky (and very connected) U.K. customers got to see a special presentation of the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0, built to send off the current-generation 911 in style. It's one of the best official looks at the car we've had yet, and...
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BMW, Porsche, Lexus Score In J.D. Power APEAL StudyLuxury nameplates are commonly at the top of the J.D. Power and Associates Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study--just as you'd expect. This year, BMW, Porsche, and Lexus score class wins, but dark horse Hyundai takes the top overall model win with the Equus. The APEAL study...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series: New GalleryYou've no doubt already absorbed all of the key details and specs of the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series, and pored over its photos, too, but today we have a fresh set of images from the live unveiling of the car at the Night of the Stars. In addition to the red car shown in the first...
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Ken Block, DC Shoes Gymkhana FOUR In The WorksYep, the self-appointed Honcho of Hoonage is at it again: the fourth installment of Ken Block's Gymkhana series is underway. Due for release late this summer, Gymkhana FOUR promises to pack all of the "precision, speed, and tire smoke" you'd expect. Central in the video Block's H.F.H.V--the Hybrid...
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Though it's a late entry to the luxury four-door coupe game, the 2013 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe looks primed to be one of the best. We've already spotted it testing, even with an M Sport appearance...
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2013 Lexus GS 350 Gets Official Driving VideoLexus has already handed out engineering samples of the 2012/2013 Lexus GS 350 to select portions of the automotive press, we've spied it on several occasions, and we know it's coming to Pebble Beach in just under a month's time. But now Lexus of Europe has joined in the pre-party with driving...
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Dodge Charger, Challenger SRT8 To Get 570-HP Supercharger In 2012: ExclusiveGear up, muscle car fans, as we've once again got an exclusive scoop on what's in store for you. The horsepower wars are most certainly not over. Dodge's newly-formed SRT brand is planning a factory-option supercharger for the LX-platform SRT8 cars that'll boost the new 6.4-liter HEMI as high as...
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2011 F1 Grand Prix Of Germany Full Race Onboard: VideoEven if you watched the 2011 Grand Prix of Germany yesterday, you didn't see it like this: on board, the whole way through. From the grid to the checkered flag, this video is the best way to experience the race: just like the drivers do. Or as close as we're going to get to it, anyway. It's a long...
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Top Gear USA Season 2 Premiere: Reader ReviewLast night, I ate some frozen pizza (definitely not delivery...) goofed around on my new Android tablet, drove a few dozen miles in the CTS-V Coupe I have in the driveway and generally forgot completely about the season two premiere of Top Gear USA. In other words, I had fun. If you found yourself...
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Alfa Romeo 4C Shows Off In New Promo VideoDelay after delay of Alfa Romeo's return to the U.S. may have you despondent that we'll ever see the new breed of Alfa on our streets, most especially, the gorgeous and very high-performance 4C. Unfortunately, this video is only likely to make the pain grow stronger. Complete with a mocking sound...
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