Joel Feder, Senior Producer
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BMW revealed the 2017 5-Series; we drove the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman; and we slid behind the wheel of the 2016 Ford Focus RS. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority.
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Should the C8 Chevrolet Corvette offer a manual transmission? Poll resultsAt this point, there's no question General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] is working on a mid-engine Corvette for the model's eighth generation (C8). We have spy photos to prove it. The question is, will it be available with a manual transmission? That's exactly what we asked you in a recent Twitter...
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2018 Dodge Challenger ADR, Hennessey Raptor 6x6, Brock Yates: The Week In ReverseWe spied the 2018 Dodge Challenger ADR; Hennessey announced the F-150 Raptor 6x6; and Brock Yates passed away. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at 'Motor Authority.' Turns out, Dodge's wide-body Challenger Hellcat is real. We know this because we spied a prototype this week. Thought to be...
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Should Ram put the Hellcat-powered Rebel TRX concept into production?Last week Ram took the wraps off the Rebel TRX concept in Texas. While that might sound like some member of the Rebel family, it's much more. Powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V-8, the truck is said to be capable of hitting 100 mph—on pretty much any surface. How is that possible you...
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Ram Rebel TRX concept, Honda Civic Type R, 2017 Land Rover Discovery: The Week In ReverseRam showed off the Rebel TRX concept; Honda unveiled a prototype of the Civic Type R; and Land Rover took the wraps off the 2017 Discovery. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Ram said it wouldn't do a Hellcat-powered pickup truck, but that didn't stop it from shoving the...
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Thanks to CGI and family, Paul Walker might return in future Fast & Furious moviesTwo years after a fiery, fatal car crash that claimed Paul Walker, the "Fast & Furious" franchise announced that his character may return thanks to some cinematic magic. Walker's death occurred near the end of filming "Furious 7," but shooting wasn't fully complete. Universal finished shooting...
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We know General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] is working on a mid-engine supercar, and it's believed to be the eighth-generation Chevrolet Corvette (C8). You read that correctly: the Corvette might not...
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Would you be disappointed if Apple gave up its car program? Poll resultsOne of the worst kept secrets in the auto industry is that Apple is working an a self-driving electric car. According to recent news, though, the project might end before it's even confirmed. That spurred us to post our recent Twitter poll, in which we asked if you would be disappointed if Apple...
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2019 Chevrolet Corvette, 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Trump's Lamborghini: The Week In ReverseWe spied the new 2019 Chevrolet Corvette, again; the updated 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class made another appearance; and Trump's old Lamborghini went up for sale. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. You probably know Apple's launching the new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus today, but the new...
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Ford thinks it will sell you a self-driving car in 2025Autonomous cars are less than a decade away, according top Ford brass. Wait, let's back up. Nearly all the major automakers are working on self-driving cars, from Volvo and Mercedes to Toyota and Honda, the future is supposedly clear as day. Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] recently announced it will...
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New 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor coming with 450 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque?Both the new Ford GT and F-150 Raptor are coming for performance enthusiasts, but the Blue Oval's been pretty quiet when it comes to one key detail regarding both vehicles: power. Considering both models will be down two cylinders from conventional car logic (twin-turbocharged V-6 vs. V-8)...
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Do you mourn the loss of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution? Poll resultsThe Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is finally dead. We'll give you a moment. Far outliving its sell by date, the Evo is dead, but whether anyone will miss it or not is another story. In fact, that was the topic of our recent Twitter poll, which asked whether you mourn the loss of the Evo. Despite the...
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Rumors and whispers have been going around the for the past few years about Apple entering the auto industry. If one thing has become clear, it's that the tech giant definitely has been working some...
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2018 Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster teased ahead of Paris auto showConfirming what we already knew, Mercedes-AMG just teased the new 2018 GT Roadster via Twitter and Facebook. The short video teaser shifts light around what it is clearly a topless AMG GT. This of course makes sense as we are just about two weeks away from the 2016 Paris auto show where the sports...
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Is an AWD Dodge Challenger the car you've been waiting for? Poll resultsThis week the Dodge Challenger made headlines thanks to a report that the current model will gain an all-wheel-drive version and a wide-body Hellcat model as well. With the Challenger having received only a mild update over its nearly decade lifespan, one has to wonder if this is enough to stir...
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AWD Dodge Challenger, 2017 Ford Fusion Sport, 2018 Audi A5 Sportback: The Week In ReverseWe heard about some updates coming to the current Dodge Challenger; Audi revealed the new 2018 A5 Sportback; and we drove the 2017 Ford Fusion Sport. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Virtual reality is here, but it hasn't exactly set the world on fire, yet. Audi thinks that...
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Do you mourn the loss of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?It's no secret the current Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution outlived its shelf life. Now, it's time has passed, but the question is whether anyone will actually miss it. Thus we come to the topic of our latest Twitter poll: Do you mourn the loss of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution? Cast your vote below...
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Will the new Ford GT be a benchmark? Poll resultsOne of the most anticipated new cars hitting the streets this year is the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] GT. With so much attention, and the scrutiny that's bound to come with the car's launch, one has to wonder if the Blue Oval can deliver without disappointment. In a recent Twitter poll we asked you...
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat, 2018 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, Transformers 5: The Week In Reverse Joel FederWe learn what the Hellcat-powered Grand Cherokee will look like; the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is spotted; the cars of Transformers 5 emerge. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor...
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The 2017 Jeep Wrangler just received modern headlightsA new Jeep Wrangler is on the way, but that doesn't mean the current model isn't getting enhanced for 2017. While many things on the Wrangler are old-school, and we like it that way, lighting is one item that we are happy to see upgraded. New for the 2017 model year are LED headlights and fog...
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Readers say they want to #GiveAShift with a manual transmissionIt's a known--yet sad--fact that the manual transmission is slowly dying. One could argue the reasons, but it's happening. Interestingly, according to our recent Twittter poll, you still want to #GiveAShift with three pedals. In a Twitter poll we ran asking which type of transmission would you opt...
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We now know what the Hellcat-powered Jeep Grand Cherokee looks likeJeep's Grand Cherokee powered by the supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 known as the Hellcat was already one of the worst kept secrets of the past few years. Then, at January's 2016 Detroit auto show, Jeep CEO Mike Manley made it official. Of course, we still didn't know what it would look like... until...
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How much horsepower does the new 2018 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 need to have? Poll resultsWe know it. You know it. General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] knows it. The ZR1 nameplate is coming back, and it will be the last hurrah for the C7 Corvette. The question we asked you was, "How much horsepower does the new 2018 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 need to have?" According to the results of our...
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Will the new Ford GT be a benchmark?The excitement surrounding the new Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] GT is reaching new highs as we near the supercar's market launch. Enthusiasts' eyes are all looking at the Blue Oval to deliver on the hype, but will the new Ford GT be a benchmark? There are sports cars, supercars, and now, even...
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