Joel Feder, Senior Producer
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Looking to push the 550 horsepower of a 2020 Maserati Levante GTS to its limit safely? Maserati has a program for just that. It's the Italian automaker's winter driving school, and it lets customers...
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Jeep's car-sharing subscription service potentially called My FreedomJeep has filed for a trademark on the term "My Freedom," and described it as motor vehicle subscription services.
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Ghosn: Nissan "will go bankrupt in two to three years"Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn told his attorney that Nissan will go bankrupt in two to three years.
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First drive review: The 2020 Vanderhall Edison 2 commands attentionThe 2020 Vanderhall Edison 2 is an electric three-wheeler that attracts attention even in Beverly Hills.
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Six-wheel Indomitus 2017 Ford F-550 Super Duty can be yours for $135,000The Minnesota Soybean Research Council commissioned the "Diesel Brothers" to build the Indomitus 2017 Ford F-550 six-wheeler to show off soybeans as a source for biodiesel.
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Tesla looks to open R&D center in China, develop Chinese-specific vehiclesTesla posted an ad in China announcing an R&D center and looking for car designers for Chinese-style vehicles.
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The Hennessey Venom F5 might be behind schedule, but it's still coming.
On Sunday, Texas-based Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) unveiled the carbon-fiber chassis for its forthcoming Venom F5...
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First drive review: 2020 Ford Super Duty Tremor crawls and haulsThe 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty Tremor tows and hauls as well as it tackles an off-road trail.
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2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 VIN 001 sold to Rick Hendrick for $3MNASCAR race team owner Rick Hendrick bid $3 million to acquire the first production 2020 Chevrolet Corvette
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Worst spin-off models, next-gen Nissan Z, VW needs to "slaughter sacred cows": Today's Car NewsSpin-off models aren't always a good idea. They can pad an automaker's pockets with extra profit if executed properly. When executed poorly, they can get an automaker unwanted attention, eat development costs, and lower brand perceptions. We took a look at recent spin-off models that make us wonder...
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Volkswagen chief: Time to "slaughter some sacred cows"VW Group CEO Herbert Diess told company executives that a radical shift toward electric cars and software expertise is needed.
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Next-generation Nissan Z reportedly has 400 hp, retro designA new report says the next-generation Nissan Z will get Infiniti's twin-turbo V-6 and feature retro styling cues.
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The tiny Italian automaker with a bull on its logo wasn't so tiny in 2019.
On Monday, Lamborghini reported 2019 was its best sales year ever. The reason? One vehicle: the Urus SUV.
Adding a crossover...
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2021 Ford Bronco, 2022 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 2021 GMC Yukon: This Week's Top PhotosThe 2021 Ford Bronco was teased with a video of a mule blasting across the desert this week. While the mule wasn't a full prototype with a production-intent body, the running gear and suspension were mostly likely production-spec. With big, knobby, all-terrain tires, short front and rear overhangs...
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Morgan Plus 4, "Bullitt" Mustang, Buick GNX: Today's Car NewsAfter 70 years, the Morgan 4 Plus's steel chassis is being put out to pasture. To mark the occasion, the British automaker announced a 70th Anniversary Edition. It's painted Platinum Metallic to mark the platinum anniversary and the chassis is painted gold. Only 20 examples will be built. Each of...
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2020 Polaris Slingshot arrives with automated-manual transmission, new enginesThe 2020 Polaris Slingshot three-wheeler gets a pair of new engines, a new automated manual transmission, and improved interior technology.
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2020 Audi A5 refines its tech and look to match the A4New infotainment and a revised look mark the updates to the 2020 Audi A5/S5 family.
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2020 Ford Super Duty Tremor to offer Warn winch for $3,000Capable of winching up to 12,000 pounds, the Warn winch should have little trouble of getting you unstuck in most situations.
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The 2021 GMC Canyon pick will add an off-road oriented AT4 trim level but eliminate its available manual transmission, the automaker announced Monday.
In August, when GMC announced it would expand...
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Electric Aston Martin Rapide E reportedly canceledA Friday report said the Aston Martin Rapide E has been canceled just as it seemed ready for production.
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Meet the 268-hp AWD Toyota Yaris Americans can't getToyota has developed an AWD Yaris with a 268-horsepower turbocharged inline-3 to serve as a homologation special for a future rally racer.
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2020 Honda Civic Type R, Group B rally cars, 2020 BMW Z4 M40i: This Week's Top PhotosThe 2020 Honda Civic Type R was announced this week, and with it come a host of changes that make the fun-to-drive front-wheel-drive car likely even better. A revised front suspension tune is said to improve steering feel and reduce friction, while new dampers will provide a more comfortable ride...
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Veloster N vs. AMG GT 4-Door Coupe, F-150 rear-wheel steering, Genesis GV80: The Week In ReverseThe Hyundai Veloster N faced off against the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe; Ford patented a new rear-wheel-steering system; and the Genesis GV80 got a date with destiny. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We pitted the Hyundai Veloster N hot hatch against the Mercedes-AMG GT...
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2020 BMW M340i, classic Toyota Supra parts, Paul Walker's car collection: Today's Car NewsWe slid behind the wheel of the 2020 BMW M340i and found it has the right stuff to get in and out of corners in a hurry and provide an adrenaline shot of straight-line acceleration. The most powerful 3-Series on sale today also excels in everyday use as the suspension soaks up road imperfections...
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