Joel Feder, Senior Producer
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Devel's quad-turbo V-16 engine is real, and it hit the dyno; Mercedes revealed the interior of the new 2017 E-Class; and Hyundai unveiled the new 2017 G90 from its upscale Genesis brand. It's the...
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2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS, 2016 Ford Shelby GT350, 2017 Volvo S90: The Week In ReverseWe pitted the the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS against the 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350; Volvo revealed the new 2017 S90; and Porsche took the wraps off the updated 2017 911 Turbo. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. We slid behind the wheel of the new 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS...
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2017 Fiat 124 Spider Lands In L.A., Just Don't Call It A MiataFive years ago at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the Fiat brand made its return to the United States. Since then, the Italian automaker has launched six vehicles and stirred the pot with attention grabbing ads. Now, at this year's L.A. Auto Show and the 50th anniversary of the model, Fiat's 124 Spider...
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Fast And Furious Spinoffs In The Works--Hope You Like HobbsMere months ago it was confirmed that despite Paul Walker's death there would be three more Fast and the Furious movies. When does it stop? Apparently not even after that. While it might be curtains for the standard series after Fast And Furious 10—or will it be Furious 10, Fast 10, the mind...
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2015 Ford Mustang GT video reviewFifty-one years. That’s how long it’s been since the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] introduced the Mustang at the New York World’s Fair. In an instant, it became an American classic. The current Mustang was all-new for the 2015 model year, and it's the best Mustang ever—but...
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Motor Authority's Now On Apple NewsWe know you need your Motor Authority fix at all times, which is why you likely already have our iOS or Android application. For those of you with iPhones running iOS 9 that are now using Apple News, we have great news: Motor Authority's now on Apple News. The Motor Authority channel in the new...
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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS, 2016 Dodge Viper ACR, 2016 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet: The Week In Reverse Joel FederMercedes-Benz revealed the new 2017 GLS large SUV; Dodge announced that the 2016 Viper ACR destroyed some lap records; and Ford debuted the 2016 Mustang Cobra Jet. It's Week in Reverse, right here at...
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Driving A Police Car: Six Things You Should KnowDisclaimer: Kids, it's a federal offense to impersonate an officer. Don't try this at home. Let's be real: The 13-year-old me squealed and giggled a bit when I was handed the keys to a 2015 Dodge Charger Pursuit. Oh, the amount of trouble I could get in—and how quickly I could land myself in...
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Replica Wheels, Lexus LF-FC Concept, 2017 Porsche Macan GTS: The Week In ReverseWe learn the dangers of replica wheels; Lexus unveils the LF-FC concept in Tokyo; Porsche announces the 2017 Macan GTS. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. You might be tempted to buy those OEM-style wheels for a fraction of what the dealership wants to charge, but like...
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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG Coupe, 2016 C450 AMG, 2016 Cadillac ATS-V: The Week In ReverseWe slide behind the wheel of the new 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG Coupe, 2016 C450 AMG and the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. BMW finally unveiled the 2016 M2 but enthusiasts want to know more than just the power ratings. They want to know lap times...
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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG Coupe first drive reviewMercedes was the first carmaker to coupe all the things. It turned the E-Class sedan into the CLS--something they call a four-door coupe, confusing as that might sound. But when it came to SUVs, Mercedes was beaten to the punch by BMW. And maybe that was a good thing, because for every coupe-like...
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2016 Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG first drive reviewSo how surprised were we when the gorgeous new C-Class bowed for 2015--and we found ourselves falling for the cheaper, less powerful C300? Pretty surprised. It could have been that there wasn't much of a speed difference between the twin-turbo C300 and the twin-turbo C400. Now, for 2016...
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BMW finally unveiled the 2016 M2; Ferrari took the wraps off the new F12 TdF; and Ford unleashed the new 2016 Focus RS onto the Internet. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority.
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The Car Connection Introduces Its 2016 Driver's Choice AwardLike Motor Authority, each year The Car Connection names one vehicle its Best Car To Buy. This year, it wants to get you involved by giving you a say in which vehicles are the best. That's why it's introducing the 2016 Driver's Choice Awards. While The Car Connection's experts will name their Best...
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Escort Just Released A Radar Detector With Arrows, Your Move Valentine OneFor anyone who takes radar and laser detectors seriously, there are only two brands to consider: Escort and Valentine One. For years Escort has added new technology to its detectors, from GPS lockout to minimize false alerts to its red light camera database. Meanwhile, Valentine One has quietly...
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God Has Forsaken America: Pope Leaves, Three More Fast And Furious Movies Are Happening
We already knew an eighth Fast and the Furious movie was coming. Vin Diesel himself confirmed it for 2017, and Jason Statham confirmed his role in the upcoming flick. Now Diesel has confirmed there will be a total of three more movies for the franchise—a final set of flicks for pirates to...
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2017 Bentley Bentayga, 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn, 2017 Jaguar F-Pace: The Week In ReverseWe saw the new 2017 Bentley Bentayga SUV in the metal; Rolls-Royce showed us its "sexiest" vehicle ever; and Jaguar entered the SUV game. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. The world's fastest, most expensive and most luxurious SUV has arrived, and we saw it in the metal for...
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2017 Bentley Bentayga, 2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn, 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera: The Week In ReverseBentley finally took the wraps off the new 2017 Bentayga SUV; Rolls-Royce quit playing around and showed us the 2016 Dawn; and Porsche revealed the 2017 911 Carrera. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. After many spy shots and some spy video, Porsche has revealed the new 2017...
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2016 Audi TT, 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350, 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet: The Week In Reverse Joel FederWe finally had some seat time behind the wheel of the 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350; We took a spin in the new 2016 Audi TT; and Mercedes-Benz revealed the new 2017 S-Class Cabriolet. It's the Week...
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2016 Audi TT video reviewHow do you follow up an instant classic? The first Audi TT was just that—a styling home run, even if it wasn’t a true sports car. Since then, Audi’s been pushing the TT into sports-car territory, more focused on speed than looks—more a rival for cars like the SLK, the Z4...
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How A Turbocharger Works, Self-Driving Trucks, Jaguar F-Pace: The Week In ReverseWe learned how a turbocharger works; Self-driving trucks are coming to Florida roads yet this year; and Jaguar announced some of the chassis technology debuting in the F-Pace crossover. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. Porsche is preparing to launch the refreshed 2016 911...
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Dodge Bringing Back GLH Nameplate On Dart?Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] is considering bringing back the GLH badge at Dodge—in a Dodge Dart GLH performance model. The automaker is currently in Las Vegas showing dealers the future product portfolio, which also supposedly includes a new Barracuda and Jeep Grand Cherokee...
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk: 0-60 In 2.7 Seconds, $79,999?Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] has given the Hellcat-powered Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk the green light as Project K. But this model may be a rare bird sold for possibly only the 2018 model year, before the Hellcats and HEMI are killed off from the SRT lineup for the 2019 model year. Our...
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Barracuda coming back as a Dodge?Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] is currently holding its dealer group meeting in Las Vegas, during which it's showing the people who sell its vehicles the future of the company. Late last night our sources informed us that a new Barracuda is not only coming, but that it was shown in...
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