Joel Feder, Senior Producer
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It's no secret that current generation of the Chevrolet Corvette (C7) is going to exit with a bang thanks to the resurrection of the ZR1 nameplate. The question now is: How much power will the new...
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2016 Ferrari 488 GTB, 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, 2018 Corvette ZR1: The Week In ReverseWe slid behind the wheel of the 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB; a fun fact emerged regarding the new 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1; and the 2018 Corvette ZR1 was spied. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Your dream became our reality as we sat down behind the wheel of the 2016 Ferrari 488...
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Is Cadillac heading in the right direction? Poll resultsWe've heard it for more than a decade: Cadillac's in the midst of a renaissance. It all started with the first-generation CTS, and last weekend during Monterey Car Week Cadillac told the world that it continues with a preview of the future. The automaker took the wraps off its latest concept car...
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'Gymkhana Nine' is being shot in New YorkJust six months ago Ken Block released the eighth installment of his "Gymkhana" series, and it appears he's already working on the ninth. Thanks to Instagram user Pat Brady, we now know that Block's next "Gymkhana" escapades will take place in New York. Specifically, Buffalo, New York. Block was...
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Poll: Which type of transmission would you opt for?It's an argument automotive enthusiasts have been having for a very long time: Which type of transmission is the best? We've all been there. You buy a new car and you're beyond happy, until your friend gives you a hard time over your transmission choice. If you bought a Porsche and opted for the...
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The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 hits 60 mph in first gearIt may have been William Faulkner who once said--and we're paraphrasing--"The horsepower wars aren't even dead; they're not even past." Or maybe not Faulkner. Maybe us? In any case, Hellcats are still rolling, Ford's working on a new Shelby GT500 with ridiculous horsepower, and Chevrolet's about to...
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The Tesla Model S and Model X are already among the quickest vehicles on the planet, and now they just became even quicker. Company CEO Elon Musk announced a new 100 kwh battery pack option that...
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Would you pay $65,000 for a 2017 Genesis G90? Our poll resultsHyundai is evolving. With a stylish lineup of reliable, highly-rated vehicles that people seem to want, it's now onto the next phase of its evolution: A luxury brand, of course. Branded Genesis, the new luxury division of Hyundai is in the midst of launching its flagship, called the G90. Sitting...
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The Ford GT made its presence known at Pebble BeachEvery automaker wants the limelight during Monterey's car week. From Ferrari and Lamborghini to Bugatti, there's no shortage of reveals, news, and ridiculously rare hypercars. Of course, Ford's not one to typically tangle with such marques, but then again, history's shown us that Ford likes besting...
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The Bugatti Vision GT concept ran out of fuel at Pebble BeachEvery August, Monterey, California becomes the mecca for car enthusiasts around the world for what is known as car week— the 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, and every car collector worth his or her salt was there with a vehicle or five plucked from their garage. Not to be outdone, of...
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An Aston Martin One-77 can be yours, for $3.35 millionThere are rare cars, and then there's the Aston Martin One-77. In a world where you'll find a line of Ferrari Enzos and F40s at Pebble Beach, the One-77 stands apart for a long list of reasons. And now, you have the opportunity to buy one. With 1,800 km (1,118 miles) on the clock, this One-77 is...
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Honda's 11-speed triple clutch transmission, Helltruck, 2017 Toyota 86: Car News HeadlinesJust when you thought 8- and 9-speed automatic transmissions were ridiculous, Ford and GM announced a 10-speed. Like a late-night infomercial would say: but wait, there's more! Honda recently patented an 11-speed, triple clutch transmission. Filed with the Japanese patent office, it's unclear what...
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The world is expensive. It's something your parents might have told you growing up, but as a child, it means little. Once you become an adult with real bills, you suddenly realize your parents...
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This Hellcat-powered Ram 1500 cost over $90,000, still has 4WDThe world's waiting not-so-patiently for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] to shove the Hellcat V-8 powertrain into the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Because we know it's coming. But many Mopar faithful miss the SRT10—you know, the Ram 1500 pickup truck with the Viper V-10 powertrain? So what if...
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2018 Volkswagen CC, Koenigsegg Agera RS, Lamborghini Centenario Roadster: Car news headlinesThe first federalized Koenigsegg has landed in the U.S., and made its debut in Monterey last week. It's the Agera XS, which is a special build of the Agera RS. The owner is none other than Kris Singh,who also owns the first Lamborghini Veneno in the U.S. Some thought the Volkswagen CC was going to...
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Would you do this to a Mercedes-Maybach S-Class?Some view a vehicle as an extension of ones self, or another form to express yourself. This is why the aftermarket exists, and how custom car boutiques survive. You've burned your retinas before courtesy of Mansory—and now you get the displeasure of that burning sensation thanks to a new...
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Lamborghini just blew the roof off the insane CentenarioIt's car week in Monterey and that can mean only one thing: Every luxury and sports car producing automaker is pulling out all the stops to grab attention of well heeled buyers and collectors alike. Lamborghini is no different, and it took this opportunity to give the world a roadster version of...
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2017 Genesis G90, 2018 Porsche 911 GT2, Cadillac Escala concept: The Week In ReverseWe drove the 2017 Genesis G90; the 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 was spied; and Cadillac unveiled the Escala concept. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. Hyundai is in the process of building out its Genesis luxury brand, and the new 2017 G90 flagship is the first step. We slipped...
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Honda wants people to think it's an awesome brand once again with great-driving, non-boring cars like it's the '90s all over again. Thankfully, it isn't just talking the talk; rather, it's walking...
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Readers say enthusiasts should embrace hybrid performance carsIt used to be that if an automaker wanted to give a car more power, it shoved a larger engine under the hood. These days, that's not necessarily the case. From turbochargers and superchargers to hybrid systems, automakers are looking at every conceivable way to boost power while still...
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What should the Honda S2000 replacement be called?
It's no secret that Honda's working on a new sports car to sit below the flagship Acura NSX, but what will it be called? Many are hailing this as being the successor to the gone-but-not-forgotten Honda S2000, and while that might be the case, it will be vastly different than that dear, departed...
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Readers say the new Ford Mustang range-topper should be called GT500It's not secret a new king of the Ford Mustang lineup is coming. In fact, we've spied it and have even seen video of it roaming the streets of Detroit. The question is what will it be called, and that's what we asked you via a Twitter polls earlier this week. According to your votes, the new 2018...
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The Rock goes on a rant, uses expletives to describe 'Fast 8' co-starsThe eighth installment of the Fast and the Furious franchise is coming next April, and you can count on there being some ridiculous cars, pretty ladies, unrealistic stunts, and of course, baby oil. That baby oil will be courtesy of a fan favorite, Hobbs, played by Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. Johnson...
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What should the new Ford Mustang range-topper be called?The new Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] Shelby GT350R is king of Mustang mountain—for now. Just last week we spied what is definitely the next range-topper for the Mustang lineup. So we're itching to know what it'll be called. ALSO SEE: 2018 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 spy shots We're turning to...
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