Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
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The Motor Authority team has left the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show arena but there’s still plenty to ogle. Not only do we have loads of live shots but over the next several days we’ll be... -
Audi Prepping New Ad For Super Bowl XLVIThis year it was Volkswagen that won all the praise with its Super Bowl ads, namely, the Black Betty-themed beetle race for the new 2012 Beetle and the pint-sized Darth Vader ‘commanding’ the new 2012 Passat. For next year’s game, Super Bowl XLVI taking place on February 5 at...
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Next-Gen Subaru WRX And STI Lighter And More Powerful: ReportWe already know Subaru’s next-generation WRX and WRX STI models due in 2013 will be getting a unique platform, hence they’ll also be dropping the “Impreza” part of their titles, but now we have word that the cars will also be lighter and more powerful than the ones they...
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Genty Akylone Supercar To Feature Bespoke V-8Last month we brought you the first details on the Genty Akylone, an ambitious supercar project from a French startup, whose stated goal is to build a vehicle with one of the highest--for a production car--power-to-weight ratios on the planet. Previously, all we said about its engine was that it...
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Audi A1 Spawns Five-Door Sportback: Forbidden FruitAudi’s pint-sized A1 hatchback has proven to be a relative success for the automaker in the markets it’s sold in, thanks mostly to its promise of genuine luxury in the compact class. Now Audi is expanding the range with a new five-door variant. Called a “Sportback” in...
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2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek, Jaguar Minicar, Lincoln MKS And MKT: Today’s Car NewsThe 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show is winding down but that doesn’t mean the new model announcements are cooling off. Today we have news of facelifted Lincolns, a sporty new Porsche, and a crossover or two. All this and more, right here on Motor Authority. Lincoln chose the second day of the 2011...
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Subaru’s XV crossover that we saw at the recent at 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show will be called the XV Crosstrek when it goes on sale in the U.S. late next year.
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Sons Reunite Father With Chevy Impala After Two Decades: VideoTwo sons spent a period of five years tracking down an elusive 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS that once was the pride and joy of their father, Herb Younger, who purchased the car brand new but had to give it up during the ‘80s due to financial constraints. After finally tracking it down to a...
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Jaguar Wants A Cygnet RivalIn 2009 Aston Martin made the bold decision to launch a minicar based on the humble Toyota iQ, a decision that resulted in the Cygnet minicar that went on sale recently in Europe. While at first the news seemed preposterous, with governments across the globe introducing strict new fuel economy and...
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2013 Infiniti IPL G Convertible: 2011 Los Angeles Auto ShowWe’ve already seen it in concept form but here finally is the 2013 Infiniti IPL G Convertible that will go on sale next year just in time for summer. The new model, making its debut this week at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, is based around the striking G37 Convertible but gets a few...
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2013 Lincoln MKS: 2011 Los Angeles Auto ShowAt this week’s 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show Lincoln is showing off its latest MKS luxury sedan, which has just undergone a facelift for the 2013 model year. Sadly, like the similarly updated MKT we saw earlier, the stylists at Lincoln were unable to change the look dramatically, which means the...
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Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder: 2011 Los Angeles Auto ShowIn typical Lamborghini fashion, the Italian maker of exotic supercars chose to unveil its latest model addition at a private function away from all the hustle and bustle of the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. Fortunately, we knew it was coming and now have all the official images and details. The new...
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There’s a new model in the Panamera lineup and it’s called the 2013 Porsche Panamera GTS. The super-sedan made its official world debut today at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show ahead of... -
2013 Ford Escape (Kuga) Debuts At 2011 Los Angeles Auto ShowAn exact copy of the 2013 Ford Escape will be sold in Europe and China as the new Ford Kuga.
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2012 Hyundai Azera Live Photos: 2011 L.A. Auto ShowAt first glance you may mistake it for a new Lexus ES, but pictured above is the brand new 2012 Hyundai Azera, which comes on the market with a premium look, a fuel efficient engine, and a roomy cabin. Like Hyundai’s other recent model launches, the Azera now features the brand’s...
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2013 Infiniti JX: 2011 Los Angeles Auto ShowNo, you’re not looking at Toyota’s new Highlander. Pictured above is the production version of the Infiniti JX Concept that we saw back in August. Also called a JX in production trim, the new seven-seat Infiniti made its official world debut today at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show and...
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2013 Escape And Kuga, Lightweight SL, MP4-12C Spider: Car News HeadlinesThe 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show kicks off today and already news on many of the new model debuts is breaking. Motor Authority has a team down in L.A. just waiting to bring you all the live photos but in the meantime here’s a quick rundown of what to expect. The 2013 Ford Escape makes its...
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Infiniti G37 And Nissan 370Z Recalled Due To Window HazardNissan has issued a recall on its 2011 Nissan 370Z sports car and 2011 and 2012 Infiniti G37 coupes due to a potential hazard concerning the cars’ power windows. The affected vehicles are those built between July 2 through August 29, 2011, of which there are some 1,788 vehicles in the U.S...
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Subaru is saving the world reveal of its new BRZ sports car for the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, but it won’t be neglecting the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show taking place today. The automaker has... -
2013 McLaren MP4-12C Spider Spy ShotsA new McLaren prototype has been spotted testing in Southern Europe, likely to be the convertible version first reported on back in 2009 and which will eventually go head-to head with the formidable Ferrari 458 Spider. On initial glance this black McLaren prototype looks like just another MP4-12C...
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Director Michael Bay’s Need For Speed Trailer Debuts: VideoA few weeks back we told you that Hollywood director Michael Bay would be teaming up with Electronic Arts to help direct a new trailer for the video game publisher’s latest Need For Speed title, Need For Speed: The Run. Now, following yesterday’s sales launch of the game, the completed...
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Ferrari F40 Suffers Severe Crash In GermanyThis has been a pretty bad year for the legendary Ferrari F40 supercar. Just last August one of the cars crashed in Houston, Texas and now a second example has crashed in the south of Germany. To make matters worse, the latest example is believed to have had just 6,200 miles on its odometer. Unlike...
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2013 Volkswagen CC Live Photos: 2011 L.A. Auto ShowVolkswagen’s stylish CC four-door coupe has received its mid-cycle facelift, and although we’ve seen official images of the car already, these live photos direct from its debut at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show reveal that the previous model’s unique design has now been watered...
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2012 Jaguar XKR-S Convertible: 2011 Los Angeles Auto ShowOnly 25 2012 Jaguar XKR-S Convertibles will be brought into the U.S., each priced from $138,000.
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