Joel Feder, Senior Producer
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After 25 years, the Dodge Viper is going to die, for good. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] confirmed this fact back in June as it announced final edition models that sold out pretty much...
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Lamborghini created a pointless commercial for the Huracán you need to seeLamborghini doesn't need to make commercials. Its cars sell themselves. That didn't stop the Italian automaker from creating a commercial featuring its Huracán lineup. The scene is simple: Four Huracáns--one representing each model in the current lineup--start in different locations...
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Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet worthy of the Maybach badge? Poll resultsMercedes is in the process of relaunching the Maybach badge, only this time it's not a standalone brand. Set as a sub-brand within Mercedes-Benz, the badge represents the most luxurious models within the three-pointed star's showroom. The latest? An ultra-luxurious version of the S-Class Cabriolet...
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It happened: a Bugatti Chiron has been crashedLike everything, it was only a matter of time before the new Bugatti Chiron hypercar was crashed, and now it's happened. While it might feel like the Chiron has been around a while--that's what happened when we have concept car versions of production cars--it's actually still rather new. Customers...
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2017 Land Rover Discovery video previewLand Rover retired the Discovery nameplate in the United States a decade ago. But it's not that easy to keep a good name down, and last year the British SUV brand revived it with the Discovery Sport. Now, for 2017, the Discovery itself is back, as a replacement for the Land Rover LR4. The Discovery...
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Let's make the BMW M2 betterLess than 24 hours ago we told you the BMW M2 was the vehicle you must have in your garage, by awarding it the Motor Authority Best Car to Buy 2017 title. That still holds true, but the reality is, it's not perfect. The BMW M2 could be better. If you want that show but no go Let me be clear...
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Each year, Motor Authority drives the quickest, fastest, and most luxurious vehicles on the planet to tell you which are the best.
This year we had a bumper crop of amazing new machines. The Acura...
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$9 million license plate, 2018 Porsche Cayenne, Los Angeles auto show: The Week In ReverseSomeone spent $9 million on a license plate; we spied the 2018 Porsche Cayenne; and things are ramping up as we near the 2016 Los Angeles auto show. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. Another eight supercars belonging to the son of Equatorial Guinea’s dictatorial leader...
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The last, best place to look for a part or accessory for your classic carMost auto enthusiasts have been there. Your classic car needs a part or accessory, and the hunt begins. Where do you start? Maybe I can help. This week I was tasked with finding a new car cover for one of my family's three blue-on-blue Z32 300ZX 2+2s. (Yes, we have a problem.) Sure, I could have...
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Should Ram put the Hellcat-powered Ram Rebel TRX concept into production? Poll resultsIt's as if the earth shook when Ram pulled the wraps off the Hellcat-powered Rebel TRX concept. Why? Because it's been a while since something generated this much buzz on Motor Authority. Of course, Ram's labeling this thing a concept, so don't get your hopes up too soon. Ford has the F-150 Raptor...
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Tesla to start charging for superchargingRemember when Tesla promised use of its Supercharger network to Model S owners for life? Psych! Gotcha. Just kidding. The Silicon Valley automaker announced today that Teslas ordered after January 1, 2017 will receive 400 kwh of free supercharging in the form of credits (FYI--that's about 1,000...
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Does General Motors need to make a true Ford F-150 Raptor competitor? Poll resultsSince Ford released it for the 2010 model year, the F-150 Raptor has been a hit for the Blue Oval. Why not? It's a mean machine, with genuine off-road performance. Now a new 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor is on the way. Even if you take sales out of the equation, the amount of buzz the truck has drawn for...
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You hear mixed things about SEMA. As someone who's never attended, I wanted to see it with my own eyes. I'd received varied reviews, ranging from, "you're going to want to bleach your eyes after...
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This Mercedes-Benz Brabus G63 6x6 could be yours in the U.S. for $1.35MIf you want to have the most ridiculous ride in the Starbucks parking lot, or at your local Cars & Coffee, here's your chance. A Mercedes-Benz G63 6x6 is for sale for $1,349,999. What's more, it's in the U.S., which is rare since it wasn't really sold in the U.S. market. This particular 6x6 has...
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2016 BMW M2, Ford Mustang GTT, Supercars Seized: The Week In ReverseWe slid behind the wheel of the 2016 BMW M2 for a video road test; SEMA brought us the Ford Mustang GTT; and a collection of supercars was seized. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Toyota built a Land Cruiser that is supposedly capable of hitting 220 mph. How? A host of...
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Ferrari-powered Toyota 86 does donuts around Ferrari 458The Ferrari-powered Toyota 86 from the imagination of Ryan Tuerck finally made its public debut at SEMA this past week. Before that? It was doing donuts around a Ferrari 458 Italia. If you think a Toyota 86 powered by a V-8 engine from a Ferrari 458 Italia doing donuts around a Ferrari 458 Italia...
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2018 Audi A5 Cabriolet, Michael Schumacher update, World Series MVP: Car News HeadlinesAudi has taken the wraps off the new, second-generation A5 Cabriolet. The drop-top marks the third body style for the new A5. Making its formal debut later this month at the 2016 Los Angeles auto show, the Cabriolet will be joined by the A5 Coupe and possibly even the Sportback model. In a rare...
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Is the 2017 Nissan GT-R NISMO fairly priced at $176,585? Poll resultsThe Nissan GT-R has been refreshed, again, and that includes the top-of-the-line NISMO model. Remember when you could get a GT-R for under $60,000? Now a 2017 NISMO model starts at $176,585. This of course has plenty of enthusiasts up in arms as this supercar that was once a value has now reached...
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Michael Schumacher showing 'encouraging signs' in recovery says former Ferrari technical head Joel FederUpdates have been rare regarding Michael Schumacher's condition since his ski crash in 2013. Now an update brought to us by former Ferrari technical head Ross Brawn says the race car driver has shown...
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Can the new 2017 BMW 5-Series beat the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class? Poll resultsBMW recently took the wraps off the new seventh-generation 5-Series with all the latest tech you could want, but will it be enough to fend off the competition? That competition we speak of is the recently introduced E-Class, which was new earlier this year. It too is filled with tech—and it's...
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New DeLorean DMC-12, The Barnacle, 2019 Audi RS 5: The Week In ReverseOrder books opened for the new DeLorean DMC-12; we learned of the barnacle parking enforcement device; and we caught the new 2019 Audi RS 5 undergoing testing. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. It's always heartwarming to see good people helping others, and this week we...
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This Lamborghini owner picked up a homeless man and treated him to lunch and a hotelThe world isn't always what we want it to be, with violence, hatred, and hunger. That's not to say all is lost. There are still truly good people in today's world, and it brings us great joy when we come upon them. In this case, it's a man named Chris Collins. Being fortunate enough to have a roof...
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Vin Diesel thinks 'Fast 8' will win OscarsThere's no question that the Fast & Furious universe basically prints money at this point. During the filming of the last installment, Fast 7, the Fast Family took a massive blow with the loss of Paul Walker. Of course, that didn't stop Universal from moving forward with three more films. The...
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat was just spotted prowling the streetsWe already know that the Hellcat motor is going to be shoved into the Grand Cherokee; Jeep CEO Mike Manley confirmed it already. Now, someone has spotted a prototype thundering through the streets of Detroit. In the video shot by YouTube user Sinister Life, you can clearly hear the whine of a...
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