Joel Feder, Senior Producer
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Ford announced the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500; Ram unveiled the 2019 2500 Heavy Duty; and the 2020 Toyota Supra finally made its official debut. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor...
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Ford will honor your 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 warranty if you take it to a racetrackThe 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is the the pinnacle of the pony car's six-generation lineup, and it's the most powerful production Ford ever made. It's designed to be a "track-ready car" Ford Performance boss Carl Widmann told Motor Authority. A track-ready car should be taken to the race track...
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The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 needs its hood pins, here's whyThe king of the sixth-generation Mustang arrived Monday when the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 was unveiled at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. While its power output is a talking point, racers took note of its standard hood pins. Ford said the new snake will have over...
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Ford has no interest in setting record lap times with 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500The supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 engine of the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 could be heard throughout most of the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Monday as Ford Performance boss Carl Widmann cold-started, and revved, the snake at the Blue Oval's booth for Motor Authority...
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Hennessey: I wouldn't put a V-8 in a Ford GT even for $1 millionTexas tuner John Hennessey created the 1,000 horsepower Exorcist and a 605-hp VelociRaptor 6x6 pickup truck, but there's a line even he won't cross. It's the Ford GT. Hennessey told Motor Authority in his "qualified opinion" a V-8 engine simply won't fit in the current Ford GT supercar. Hennessey...
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2019 Lincoln Continental Coach Edition: Suicide doors are backNext year, 80 2019 Lincoln Continental owners will bring back memories of Lincoln’s 1960s glory days when they open their car’s doors. That’s because coach doors, more popularly known as suicide doors, will return with the limited edition 2019 Lincoln Continental Coach Door...
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It's been less than a week since the 2020 Ford Explorer made its formal debut, and the Blue Oval's already expanding the crossover SUV's lineup. On Monday at the North American International Auto...
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2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 arrives with venom: Hoodpins come standardIt's been 50 years since the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 and Shelby GT350 shared the showroom, and for 2020 the two muscle cars sporting the automotive legend's name will once again. On Monday, the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 made its debut at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in...
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The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 doesn't have a manual transmission, here's whyThe snake has finally returned. On Monday, the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 was unveiled at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit with a surprise for enthusiasts: no manual transmission. But why? Ford spokesman Jiyan Cadiz told Motor Authority the 2020 Shelby GT500 doesn't...
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2019 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty truck reporting for duty: New king with 1,000 lb-ft of torqueHeavy-duty trucks just unlocked a new achievement: 1,000 pound-feet of torque. This is absurd. Ram crossed the barrier Monday when it announced the 2019 2500 Heavy Duty and 3500 Heavy Duty truck lineup ahead of their debut at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The 2019 Ram...
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Entire Cadillac lineup to get Super Cruise by end of 2020In 2018, Cadillac launched the world's first hands-free driver-assist system, giving consumers a glimpse of a self-driving future. To date, the system has only been offered on the soon-to-be-dead CT6 full-size sedan. On Friday during its Capital Markets Day presentation, Cadillac announced Super...
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2020 Ford Explorer revealed: Sleeker, stronger, loaded with techIt's been nearly a decade since the Ford Explorer ditched its truck-like roots to become the crossover America knows today. After its debut on Friday in cop car form, the 2020 Ford Explorer arrived Wednesday in civilian trim. With better packaging, new technology, and more capability than before...
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Speeders and bad guys beware: There's a new cop car in town.
On Friday, the covers came off the 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility.
Based on the 2020 Ford Explorer, which will make its formal...
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We built our own 2018 Ford Mustang GT this way; here’s whyBuilding a 2018 Ford Mustang is a "Choose Your Own Adventure" story. With so many options and trim levels, it’s unlikely your Mustang will ever meet an exact twin in its lifetime—that’s even before considering aftermarket parts. When Ford asked us to custom-order our long-term...
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2018 Tesla Model 3 first drive review: This is the future, todayIt’s not a hypercar, supercar, or even a sports car, and yet it’s one of the most hyped vehicles of the last decade. The Tesla Model 3 needs no introduction. The linchpin in Tesla’s Master Plan, the Model 3 is supposed to be an affordable, high-volume electric car. It’s not...
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2019 Ford Ranger, Gymkhana 10, digital valves: Car News HeadlinesThe 2019 Ford Ranger is finally ready to get to work, and we drove it. While the bar in the mid-size pickup truck segment isn't very high, the 2019 Ranger is the best choice for the way most drivers use their trucks. Its turbocharged powertrain and active safety technology cement its credentials...
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Rivian CEO says dealerships aren't deadDealerships and dealer groups are worried about the future. They should be. There's a shift in the automotive industry away from the traditional sales model toward a subscription model. Car ownership could be like your Netflix or iPhone plan. The man in charge at Michigan-based startup Rivian said...
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Ford Mustang Shelby GT350, F-150 Raptor looks won't change, says performance bossDespite visual updates for the 2018 Ford Mustang and 2018 Ford F-150, officials from Ford last week said high-performance versions of both—the F-150 Raptor and the Shelby GT350—will skip new sheet metal. Ed Krenz, Ford Performance chief engineer, told Motor Authority at the 2019 Ford...
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The handheld radio crackled and a Ford Performance Driving School instructor’s voice came over the speaker: “Our target speed will be 50 mph as the front wheels hit the jump.”
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2018 Range Rover HSE Td6 first drive review: Tech overhaul, not tech overloadThe Range Rover has set a high bar for luxury SUVs. It was one of the first of its kind and few can compete with its ability to go anywhere, any time, in any weather in a leather-lined interior. Introduced for the 2013 model year, the current Range Rover has aged with grace, but it is aging as new...
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Carlos Ghosn misconduct, Lamborghini SC18, Jeep Trackhawk recall: Car News HeadlinesNissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn was arrested in Japan on Monday for allegedly lying about his salary to investors and using company funds for personal expenses. Credited with saving Nissan from bankruptcy, the executive will reportedly be ousted from Nissan's board on Thursday. Lamborghini's Squadra...
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2020 Jeep Gladiator leaked: This is the Wrangler pickupThe 2020 Jeep Gladiator has broken cover, weeks before its planned public reveal. Spotted by a Jeep Gladiator Forum member on Wednesday, official press photos and specs were reportedly live on FCA's media site for a moment before being taken down. While originally thought to be named Scrambler, the...
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Frankencar 2019: The best of our Best Car To Buy nomineesThe Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 just clobbered the competition to be named Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2019. It's easy to understand why, but that doesn't mean we didn't like the four other finalists. In fact, we'd like to incorporate elements of each to create the perfect Frankencar from parts of...
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Chevy Corvette ZR1, 2020 Mercedes E-Class, collection of BMW legends: Today's Car NewsWe named the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 the Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2019. Overwhelmed by its power, blown away by its dynamics, and stirred by its Hot Wheels-like design, we chose the supercharged Corvette over a worthy group of competitors. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class range is already nearing...
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