Joel Feder, Senior Producer
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The sudden death of "Fast and Furious" star Paul Walker left automotive enthusiasts and movie fans shocked five years ago. On Wednesday, Paramount Network announced it's working on a documentary...
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2019 Audi A6, Buick Y-Job, Jon Olsson's new Audi RS 6+ Avant: Car News HeadlinesAudi is set to unveil its new 2019 A6 next week at the 2018 Geneva auto show, but that hasn't stopped the Internet from ruining the German automaker's surprise. Images of the new sedan made their way onto the Internet showing a car that clearly cribs from the related A7 and the flagship A8. The...
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Ralph Gilles, 2019 Buick Envision, 2019 Toyota Corolla: Car News HeadlinesFiat Chrysler Automobiles' lead designer Ralph Gilles is being called a hero for his assistance after a fatal car accident in Michigan last week. The exec used his Jeep Wrangler to push a burning Ford Edge away from a three-car pileup. The Buick Envision has received a mild refresh for 2019 with a...
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Es-stating the obvious: 2007 Audi S6 Avant is the dream wagon we never gotThere are only two ways a third-generation Audi S6 Avant makes it to the U.S. It’s either a blackmarket car that was imported here and federalized at a completely absurd cost that isn’t worth it to make it street legal, or, it was custom-built. This 2007 S6 Avant is the latter...
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Learning the unnatural at Porsche's Camp4 winter driving schoolPierre Des Marais’ voice cracked over the radio as he screamed, “Yo-el! Why do I hear throttle and see brake lights multiple times?” “Turn. Brake. Accelerate,” he said loudly into the radio. In most track situations you are told to brake hard, turn, then accelerate out...
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2019 Ford Ranger Raptor, 2019 Audi A7, 2019 Jaguar E-Pace: The Week In ReverseFord unveiled the 2019 Ranger Raptor; we drove the 2019 Audi A7; and slide behind the wheel of the 2019 Jaguar E-Pace. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor became official this week as the Blue Oval took the wraps off of a baby Raptor. Like its larger...
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The Lincoln Navigator was once the gold standard for luxury SUVs, but it faded into history as time—not to mention limited investment from parent company Ford in its luxury brand—marched...
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2019 Infiniti QX50, 2020 Cadillac CT5, 2018 Subaru BRZ tS: The Week In ReverseWe slid behind the wheel of the 2019 Infiniti QX50; spotted the new 2020 Cadillac CT5; and experienced the 2018 Subaru BRZ tS. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at 'Motor Authority.' We had our first seat time in the new 2019 Infiniti QX50 and found its innovative engine to be a gem, its...
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2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA first drive review: a lighter, tighter WRX STISubaru’s STI division has a recipe for more fun. Add liberal amounts of better handling, a dash more power, then bring the heat. In the case of the $50,000 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA, the recipe is fully baked. After spending a day with this special edition model—limited to only 500...
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2018 Subaru BRZ tS first drive review: less sideways, more stickThe Subaru BRZ has been focused on handling and fun since its introduction in 2011. Dynamic drivability comes naturally in a lightweight sports car, after all. For 2018, the STI-tuned Subaru BRZ tS sharpens its handling further—nearly to the point of leaving bare the car’s power...
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8 things you need to know about the 2017 Toyota Land CruiserThe Toyota Land Cruiser is a dinosaur living in modern times. It roams the roads and off-road trails with zero regard for time marching on, and yet it retains its legendary status in the automotive landscape. For those who aren't intimately familiar with the Land Cruiser, it can be confounding as...
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The Nissan Z may not be dead after allDon't write the obituary for the Nissan Z just yet. A source at Nissan told Motor Authority on Monday that the current Z car will be updated to meet regulatory guidelines for safety, and while no successor has been confirmed "there's strong interest within the company for the Z to live on." The...
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Ferrari apparently just held a private unveiling of a hard-core version of its 488 GTB, and as you might have guessed, thanks to the Internet, it's hard to keep a secret.
Blurry cellphone photos of...
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2019 Ram 1500, 2019 Chevy Silverado, 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt: The Week In ReverseThe 2019 Ram 1500 broke cover; Chevy took the wraps off the 2019 Silverado 1500; and Ford brought back the Mustang Bullitt for 2019. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles introduced the 2019 Ram 1500 with mild-hybrid powertrains, a massive 12-inch...
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Cadillac's CUE is dead, meet the new CUE that isn't CUEBack in February 2017 Cadillac announced that its infotainment system, known as CUE, was dead and it would be replaced by the next-generation Cadillac user experience. CUE stood for Cadillac User Experience, but that's dead now as the American automaker launches the next-gen Cadillac user...
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Mercedes' new MBUX infotainment system is like Google Assistant for your carFor years we have wondered why our cars' infotainment systems can't be as simple and smart as our phones. It took until 2018, but Mercedes-Benz has finally hit that target. The answer is called Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX for short), and it's the German automaker's new infotainment system...
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Fisker EMotion to have 775 HP, 140-KWH battery, cost up to $190,000The Fisker EMotion made a bit of a splash at the Consumer Electronics show this week, as a sleek electric car with the look of a supercar. We were on hand at the show and learned some more interesting tidbits about the car in an interview with company chairman and CEO Henrik Fisker. We knew the...
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One feature of the Fisker EMotion might not make it to productionThe Fisker EMotion electric car that was unveiled in Las Vegas on Tuesday is, for all intents and purposes, the production car. Granted we won't see it in production and on the road for two years, give or take, according to company chairman and CEO Henrik Fisker, but that's the car. Except for...
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Byton unveiled its concept crossover SUV; we spied the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette; and Fisker released details on the EMotion electric car. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority.
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Henrik's lessons from Fisker Automotive are shaping Fisker Inc.Henrik Fisker's making a splash again with a shiny new car called the EMotion. Naturally, the comparisons between his failed Fisker Automotive and the new Fisker Inc. are already being drawn, which leaves us wondering what's different this time around. We sat down with Fisker at the 2018 Consumer...
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Byton concept first ride: the future is a trendy family room on wheelsWalk up to your Byton and an exterior camera knows your face. The door unlocks and you open it. The car boots up and it knows your name. It knows your health data, reads your blood pressure, checks your schedule, and streams whatever video was on your smartphone. It even knows where you need to go...
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2019 Ford Ranger, Mustang Shelby GT500, 2019 Mercedes G-Class: The Week In ReverseWe got our first look at the new 2019 Ford Ranger; more specs for the next-generation Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 came to light; and the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class made its Internet debut a bit earlier than planned. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Ford is bringing the Ranger...
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Mid-engine Chevy Corvette LT7 V-8, Shelby GT500 V-8, Tesla pickup truck: The Week In ReverseMore evidence of the mid-engine Chevy Corvette's engine comes to light; drawings of what could be the new Ford Mustang Shelby GT500's engine surface; and Tesla's CEO tweets about an electric pickup truck. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. More CAD drawings of what is likely...
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2018 Buick Regal Sportback, 2019 Chevy Silverado, 2018 VW Touareg: The Week In ReverseWe slid behind the wheel of the 2018 Buick Regal Sportback; General Motors revealed the 2019 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss; and we spotted the 2018 Volkswagen Touareg. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. General Motors surprised everyone by giving us a peek at the new 2019...
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