Joel Feder, Senior Producer
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Nissan's sports car division has been in turmoil recently. At one point the plan was to have a three-tier sports car lineup with a GT-R at the top, a new Z in the middle, and an entry-level model...
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2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, Charger SRT Hellcat Starting Prices RiseDodge's Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcats are arguably the best bang for your buck when it comes to dollars and horsepower. Let's face it, 707 horsepower (probably underrated) from the factory plus a warranty all for about $60k is a value for any enthusiast. Last month we heard that 2016 Hellcat...
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2016 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe, Honda Ad: The Week In ReverseToyota revealed the refreshed 2016 Land Cruiser; Mercedes-AMG previewed the 2017 C63 Coupe; and Honda pushes a fast future. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. After numerous leaks Toyota finally showed the Internet the refreshed 2016 Land Cruiser SUV. The big off-roader is...
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Dodge SRT Hellcats And HEMIs Could Die In 2019Many moons ago, Dodge gave enthusiasts a shot in the arm when it unveiled the Hellcats--two cars that come from the factory with a 707-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V-8. Time could be running out on the Hellcats, as sources suggest all HEMIs in SRT models will be gone from the Dodge lineup...
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Hellcat-Powered Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk Could Be Delayed, One-And-DoneBack in June, we brought you news that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles would give the green light to the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk with the supercharged V-8 ("Hellcat") powertrain. Sources suggest that the hottest Jeep performer ever was already in development with mules on the road, and had the code...
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Jeep Renegade Trackhawk Given A Green Light: ReportJeep's future product plan includes new compact SUVs, and eventually, a new Grand Cherokee--likely even a Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk with a Hellcat powertrain. It could also include a Jeep Renegade Trackhawk, if reports from JeepTrackhawkForums prove correct. ALSO SEE: Dodge SRT Hellcats And...
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Tesla's Robot Charger, Titanium-Bodied Icona Vulcano, 2017 BMW 5-Series: The Week In Reverse Joel FederTesla showed off a robotic charger prototype; Icona plans to bring a titanium Vulcano supercar to Pebble Beach; and we spied the 2017 BMW 5-Series. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor...
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Lexus Hoverboard, Lego Ferrari F40, Bentley Bentayga: The Week In ReverseLexus unveiled its highly anticipated hoverboard; Lego announced a Ferrari F40 kit; and Bentley tells us the Bentayga can actually go off-roading. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. After many teasers Lexus has finally unveiled its hoverboard. It's awesome, but this isn't...
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It Cost Amazon $250 Million To Get Clarkson, Hammond, And May?The last few months have been an emotional roller coaster for Top Gear fans. First, Jeremy Clarkson caused a fracas. Then he was fired from Top Gear. Naturally, James May and Richard Hammond refused to continue doing Top Gear without the smoking, swearing, drinking, totally inappropriate but...
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2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata, Ferrari 488 Spider, 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe: The Week In ReverseWe drove the new 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata; Ferrari revealed the 488 Spider; and Mercedes-AMG teases the C63 AMG Coupe yet again. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. After what feels like eons, we finally had the chance to slide behind the wheel of the new 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata...
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2016 Cadillac CTS-V, Ford GT Race Car, 2017 Porsche Panamera: Today's Car NewsWe flogged the new 2016 Cadillac CTS-V on the track and drove it on the streets. Flat out, Cadillac has managed to not only match the Germans; it's actually beat them at their own game. The CTS-V is the new king of the four-door supercars. Ford's preparing the new GT race car to hit the circuit...
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Clarkson, Hammond, May confirmed for new show on Amazon PrimeIn case you've been living under a rock for the past six months, here's something you should know: Jeremy Clarkson was fired from the BBC and is no longer leading Top Gear. In fact, James May and Richard Hammond refused to continue doing the show without him. Rumors swirled that the trio would be...
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We drove the 2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO; Ford gave us a look inside the secret GT design studio; and we spotted the 2017 Bentley Bentayga. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority.
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Lexus Hoverboard, 2016 GMC Sierra 1500, McLaren 675LT: The Week In ReverseLexus seems to have created an actual hoverboard; GMC revealed its updated 2016 Sierra 1500; and McLaren put the new 675LT to work on the track. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. We heard Lexus was building a hoverboard, but--to be honest--we didn't really believe it would...
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Harley-Davidson Street 750: The Week In ReverseA Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT mistaken for a Trackhawk; five legendary Ferrari supercars on a mysterious truck; and the Harley-Davidson Street 750 driven. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We already confirmed that the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is coming, and it'll use the...
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2015 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak, 2017 Audi A4, 4th Of July: The Week In ReverseAudi revealed the new 2017 A4; Dodge showed off the 2015 Challenger Drag Pak, whose driver nearly crashed; and Fiat Chrysler released a new commercial featuring the Dodge Hellcats and Viper just in time for the 4th of July. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. After revealing...
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2015 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Sounds Wicked, Burns Out, Nearly Loses It: Video
Last week Mopar made red-blooded American drag racers squeal with joy when it revealed the new 2015 Challenger Drag Pak, a drag race car based on the latest Challenger. ALSO SEE: 2015 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Revealed, Now Available With Supercharged V-8 During the reveal the Mopar team wanted to...
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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC, Koenigsegg One:1, The Rotary Engine Explained: The Week In ReverseThe Wankel engine, also known as the rotary, is an outlier in the world of powertrains. Don't be ashamed if you have no clue how one actually works. Instead, flip open the YouTube. Thanks to a basic video tutorial, you can explore the anatomy of the how the pistonless engine creates power. (Hint...
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Rumors have been swirling, and earlier this month we talked about the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk receiving the Hellcat powertrain. Our sources have confirmed that it’s coming, and have also...
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2016 BMW 7-Series, Mustang Shelby GT350 Exhaust Settings, New Batmobile: The Week In ReverseBMW revealed the new 2016 7-Series flagship; Ford showed off the 2016 Mustang Shelby GT350R's exhaust modes; and official specs for the new Batmobile for the upcoming 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' movie were revealed. It's the Week In Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. After many leaks...
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1988 Ferrari Testarossa: Time Machine Test DriveI'm a child of the '80s. This means many things, but in the car world, this means you likely had a set of Hero Cars hanging on your wall. For me, the list included the Porsche 959, McLaren F1, Lamborghini Countach, Ferrari F40, and of course, the Testarossa. They say you aren't supposed to drive...
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Lamborghini Aventador SuperVeloce, 207.9 MPH Mustang, Shelby GT350 Specs: The Week In ReverseWe drove the new 2016 Lamborghini Aventador SuperVeloce; the Hennessey HPE750 hit 207.9 mph; and Ford finally releases powertrain numbers for the new 2016 Mustang Shelby GT350. It's the Week In Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We flew to Spain and drove the new 2016 Lamborghini Aventador...
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2015 Volkswagen GTI first drive reviewFor decades, enthusiasts have fawned over and flocked to the Volkswagen GTI. Sure, it’s gotten bigger, heavier, and more technologically advanced, but it’s still remained the enthusiasts' choice--the original hot hatchback. But lately, the competition’s getting more fierce with...
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2016 Chevrolet Camaro LeakedChevrolet plans to reveal the new sixth-generation, 2016 Camaro tomorrow. Thanks to CNBC Squawk Box it seems we don't have to wait that long to see it. The show discussed the car's debut during this morning's segment, and even showed two completely uncamouflaged cars. GM Inside News member HuJass...
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