Nelson Ireson, Senior Editor
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Drag racing is great for many reasons. One of those many reasons is that it produces some truly spectacular crashes. This is one of those crashes.
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McLaren P1 Tracked, Toyota FT-1 In Gran Turismo, Formula E Crash: The Week In Reverse
A McLaren P1 owner takes his car to the track within 36 hours of purchase, the Toyota FT-1 Vision Gran Turismo is now available to drive in-game, and Formula E starts its series off with a huge late-race wreck. It’s The Week In Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. McLaren P1 owner Michael...
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Land Speed Racer Crashes At 370 MPH: Video
There are times in life when you think you might have done a great job. There are times when you think you might have been lucky. Then there are times in life when you know, for a fact, that you were one lucky son of a gun. This video captures one of those times for George Poteet, who wiped out at...
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Lamborghini Teases New Car For Paris, Possibly Named Asterion?
The Lamborghini Estoque concept thrilled fans of the brand when it made its debut back in 2008, but since then, despite intermittent rumors of a production intent for the car, it has fallen by the wayside. Now, it looks like the idea of a Lamborghini four-door is back on the rise. This time, the...
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Fisker Karma coming back with 2012 specs & upgrades thanks to new owner Wanxiang
Ifthe idea of a V-8-powered Karma wasn’t your speed, you may be pleased to hear that Fisker is looking to gear back up for production of the hybrid form of the car under its new owner, Wanxiang. ALSO SEE: McLaren 650S Spider Crashes Into Guardrail In Austria The new Karma will be built with...
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Lotus Announces Layoffs, Global Restructuring
Group Lotus Plc today announced a global restructuring program that could result in the loss of as many as 325 jobs around the world. Group Lotus includes the automotive division, Lotus Cars, as well as the Lotus Engineering and Lotus Motorsport divisions. A total of 1,215 people are employed by...
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The rules of the road are pretty simple, folks: don’t drive too fast, don’t park where you’re not supposed to, pay attention to the signs—those are the basics. Sometimes you...
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2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Scores 22 MPG Highway
If you’re bruising around town in a 707-horsepower Hellcat, the only time gas mileage crosses your mind is when you wonder how many freeway runs you want to make tonight. MUST SEE: BJ Baldwin Runs Rampant Over Ensenada In Recoil 2: Video That’s fortunate, as the Hellcat is no green...
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Largest Fleet Of Rolls-Royce Phantoms Ever Ordered Headed To Louis XIII Hotel In Macau
The largest fleet of Rolls-Royce Phantoms ever ordered is soon to arrive at entrepreneur Stephen Hung’s Louis XIII hotel in Macau. Among the 30 Bespoke Extended Wheelbase Phantomswill be two special examples that will take the title of the most expensive Phantoms ever commissioned. DON'T...
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Hybrids? We Don’t Need No Stinking Hybrids. NRE 1,000-HP Pump Gas Twin-Turbo LSX V-8: Video
There’s a certain beauty to an engine that makes its own power, without the need for hybrid battery packs and electric motors. It’s elegant, honest, and, in the case of this Nelson Racing Engines LSX prototype, mean as all hell. MUST SEE: Street-Legal Drag Truck Sets New Fast Pass...
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This 1969 Chevy Corvette Lego Kit Could Be Yours, With Your Help
Have you ever wanted to build a custom Corvette out of Legos? If so, and your dream Corvette is a 1969 C3, then this kit could be your answer—if you show support for it and get it turned into a production kit. While the C3 Corvette wouldn’t be our first choice (how about a C2 Sting Ray...
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Lamborghini Veneno Roadster For Sale: Just $7.4 Million
You thought $4.5 million was a bit steep for an extremely limited-edition Lamborghini Veneno Roadster? Well, you were wrong, apparently. Because a (slightly) used example is now for sale—for an asking price of $7.4 million. DON'T MISS: Students Save Prototype Dodge Viper From Crusher Listed...
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Remember those 93 Dodge Viper prototypes that were gifted to a various schools' automotive technology programs, only to be destined for the crusher after Chrysler decided their useful life was over?...
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Mercedes-AMG GT, Jaguar XE, Ferrari CEO Quits: The Week In Reverse
Ferrari’s CEO Luca di Montezemolo resigns his position, the Mercedes-AMG GT was unveiled in Stuttgart, and the Jaguar XE hits the stage in the UK. It’s The Week In Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The resignation of Ferrari CEO Luca di Montezemolo comes as no real...
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NHRA Carolina Nationals First Step On Countdown To One
The National Hot Rod Association is entering its final countdown this weekend, with the Pep Boys NHRA Carolina Nationals running through September 14. Being the first event in the Countdown to the Championship, the Carolina Nationals promises to pack excitement for fans and racers alike—while...
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Supercar Dating aims to put Fine Living Companions together with supercar owners
So, this is a thing. It’s a dating club for supercar owners “who would like to share their passion for high octane experiences with Fine Living Companions.” Yep. WATCH: Nissan GT-R Blows A Tires At 200 MPH, Driver Keeps It Together: Video Better yet, the site brands itself...
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LumiLor Makes Tesla Model S Into Crazy Electric Light Show: Video
The Tesla Model S is already—and still—a head-turner in its own right. It’s a stunning take on the sedan form factor, and it’s still the only viable fully electric car available in the U.S. But LumiLor takes it to the next level. MUST SEE: Chrome Lamborghini Crashes Into...
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Watch The New Mercedes-AMG GT At The Circuit Of The Americas: Video
If you’re wondering just what the new Mercedes-AMG GT looks like on track, wonder no more. This is the sleek and sexy missile assaulting the grounds of the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. SEE MORE: 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT, GT S Preview, Live Photos: Affalterbach’s New Super Coupe...
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This is what it looks like when a chrome-wrapped Gallardo crashes into a Jeep Wrangler. As you might guess, the Lamborghini suffers...
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Tanner Foust Tests The New VW Beetle Global Rallycross Car: Video
If the thought of 0-60 mph in under two seconds—on dirt!—turbos spooling, rev limiters popping, and four-wheel powerslides don’t sound like fun, you’re not living right. Tanner Foust, however, surely is. This is his new Volkswagen Beetle Global Rallycross car. MUST SEE...
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2016 Mazda MX-5 Specs Leaked?
Everyone knows those upside-downers in Australia are already living in the future, but how far in the future are they, exactly? A new report from Oz claims to have the specs of the 2016 Mazda MX-5—even though engineers have not yet finalized the car’s tune. The report, from Motoring...
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HSV GTS Maloo Is The Aussie Sport Truck You’ve Always Wanted: Forbidden Fruit Video
If you’re like us, you’re completely down with the automotive reverse mullet: party in the front, business in the back. That’s exactly what the HSV GTS Maloo is, and it’s amazing. Sadly, it’s only available in Australia and New Zealand. MUST SEE: Chrome Lamborghini...
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2017 Jaguar XE, Cadillac Autonomous Driving, Vaughn Gittin’s Dog: Video News
This week is barely half over and it’s already chock full of news. Here are some of the highlights so far, for those of you not still drooling over the iPhone 6. The 2017 Jaguar XE made its debut this week, and while we’ll have to wait until 2016 to get our grubby American hands on it...
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World’s Only Privately Owned Ferrari Enzo Prototype For Sale
This, friends, is the only Ferrari Enzo prototype ever sold into the hands of a private buyer, and it’s for sale. You can own this piece of history. If you already own a whole lot of cash, that is. ALSO SEE: First Lamborghini Huracán Crash Results In Nothing But Ashes The price...
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