Joel Feder, Senior Producer
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2018 Ford Mustang, 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, 2017 BMW 5-Series: The Week In Reverse Joel FederFord unveiled the refreshed 2018 Mustang; Dodge teased the 2018 Challenger SRT Demon, again; and we drove the 2017 BMW 5-Series. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority.
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2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, EPA vs. FCA, 2018 Kia Stinger: The Week In ReverseDodge announced the 2018 Challenger SRT Demon; the EPA accused FCA of cheating on emissions tests; Kia unveiled the 2018 Stinger. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Tesla clearly didn't take kindly to Faraday Future saying the FF 91 is faster than the Model S in Ludicrous mode...
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The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon will be a meaner Hellcat halo carYou thought the 707-horsepower Hellcat was going to be the king of the Dodge Challenger lineup? Apparently you, and we, thought wrong. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] has announced it will be bringing the ultimate performance halo car to the 2017 New York auto show, the 2018 Dodge Challenger...
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2018 Lexus LS video previewMercedes-Benz went running home to Germany with night terrors 28 years ago after Lexus introduced the new LS at the Detroit auto show. Then the Japanese automaker let its flagship whither on the vine since 2006. Now, it’s getting serious again with a new LS on a that moves the...
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2018 Kia Stinger video previewLook, Kia has a history of delivering on concept car promises, a lot. But today the company makes a leap forward from that car company that offers nice, mainstream cars like the Soul and Optima to being serious with enthusiasts with a rear-wheel-drive sports sedan. I present to you, the 2018 Kia...
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2018 Subaru WRX and WRX STI, Faraday Future FF 91, 2020 Audi Q8: The Week In ReverseSubaru announced the 2018 WRX and WRX STI; Faraday Future unveiled the FF 91; and we spotted the 2020 Audi Q8. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The Ram 1500 in Rebel trim is without a question pretty terrific. The main issue? If you aren't a fan of red, the interior was a...
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We all knew this day was coming, but it's just something an auto enthusiast can't prepare for. A Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] Mustang Hybrid is happening, and it will be here in just a handful of...
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How to change your car's transmission fluidToday's the day you learn how to change your car's transmission fluid. Our teacher? None other than our friend Jason Fenske from Engineering Explained. He's taking the time to do some routine maintenance on his Honda S2000 before diving into his modification and upgrade list. While the process...
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A Lamborghini Reventón is hitting the auction blockWe've told you that a 1990 Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] F40 and 1995 Ferrari F50 will be heading to the auction block soon. If Ferraris aren't your style but you still want a rare Italian, perhaps a Lamborghini Reventón is more your speed. This particular Reventón, which will be sold at the RM...
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This is the first Hot Wheels commercial everYou played with them as kids. We played with them as kids. And now your children play with them as you claim to buy them for "the kids." We're talking about Hot Wheels, of course. The tiny cars made of metal and plastic that bring joy to so many young, and not so young, enthusiasts faces. There's...
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Cadillac: What's new for 2017Cadillac's 2017 lineup adds a new SUV in the form of the XT5, while at the same time sending the SRX to the history bin. The American luxury marque also dropped the unloved ELR extended-range electric coupe while adding the much more practical CT6 Plug-In Hybrid. Those aren't the only changes. From...
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New season of 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee' is gift that will keep givingIf you like celebrities, laughing, coffee, and Jerry Seinfeld we have good news. "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" is returning for a ninth season as confirmed by a newly released trailer. Fans of the series won't have to wait long for new Seinfeld material—the eighth season wrapped only in...
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The argument of which automaker has the best looking lineup is one that occurs often, and the answer changes over time.
Last week, the hot topic came up again. Punches were thrown, mistakes were...
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Godzilla's biography, Hellcat vs. ZL1, 50,000-mile oil change: The Week In ReverseWe took a look at the Nissan GT-R's history; the new 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 took on the Dodge Challenger Hellcat; and we learned what a 50,000-mile oil change looks like. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Audi teased everyone by releasing a sketch of the Q8 Concept that...
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Which automaker has the best looking lineup?It's an argument that comes up time and time again: Which automaker has the best looking lineup? In an internal discussion, our editorial team brought up three brands quickly: Jaguar, Mazda, and Mercedes-Benz. Really, you could argue a long list of brands, but Jaguar has been and continues to craft...
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No more talking: 2017 Dodge Challenger Hellcat vs. the 2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1The new 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is just hitting the streets, and naturally people are stretching its legs. The obvious question on people's minds is how does the new Camaro ZL1 stack up against its Mopar competitor, the Dodge Challenger Hellcat? Our friend John Hennessey has just answered that...
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2017 BMW 5-Series, Winter Tires, Audi Q8 Concept: Today's Car NewsSet for launch on February 11 here in the U.S., BMW has priced the new 2017 5-Series starting from $52,195. For those keeping track, that's an increase of $1,000 over the outgoing model. Base 530i models are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 producing 248 horsepower. All-wheel drive and...
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No, this isn't a Lamborghini Urus test muleWe know Lamborghini greenlit a new SUV based upon the Urus concept, and sales will start in 2018. While TopGear's editor-at-large Rowan Horncastle--and likely his smartphone--thought he spotted a Urus test mule, it's just a modified Q7. Turns out a Lamborghini dealer in Nürnberg, Germany...
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President Elect Donald Trump has tapped three major players in the automotive industry to join an advisory panel dubbed the Strategic and Policy Forum. General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] CEO Mary...
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Is Cadillac making a smart play by returning to endurance racing? Poll resultsCadillac made headlines recently with the surprise announcement it plans to return to endurance racing for the first time since 2002. The question on our minds is whether Cadillac is making a smart play by heading back into endurance racing. We asked you this very question in a recent Twitter poll...
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2017 Ford F-150 Raptor, 2018 Lexus LC 500, 2018 Mercedes-AMG E63: The Week In ReverseWe slid behind the wheel of the 2018 Mercedes-AMG E63; experienced the 2018 Lexus LC 500; and blasted around in the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a terrific car, but the beastly new AMG model, the E63, has arrived...
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2017 Bentley Bentayga, 2018 Kia GT, 2018 Ford Fiesta: The Week In ReverseWe drove the 2017 Bentley Bentayga; the 2018 Kia GT gets an early reveal; and Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] shows us the new 2018 Fiesta. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. It was only a matter of time before a Bugatti Chiron crashed, and now it has. According to Bugatti the...
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Do you want a gas or electric Maserati Alfieri sports car? Poll resultsHere's what we know: The Maserati Alfieri concept from the 2014 Geneva auto show is headed towards production sometime after 2018. Also, Maserati will get its first electric car around 2020. It's been hinted that a version of the Alfieri could be the brand's first electric car, though likely...
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You have $200,000 burning a hole in your pocket. Which supercar do you choose? Poll resultsIt's a problem we all find ourselves having so often: which $200,000 supercar should we buy? While this might sound like the world's most ridiculous first-world problem, it certainly is a large decision. We are in an era where there are quite a few options in that price range when it comes to...
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