Joel Feder, Senior Producer
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The new Apple Watch is putting automakers on notice, and not just with a subtle vibration every five g-d seconds. A handful of OEMs, including Porsche and BMW, have already created apps for the Dick...
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Honda Civic Concept Video PreviewAuto shows aren't full of surprises these days--most new cars show up on the Internet long before the covers come off at a major auto show. That wasn't the case here at the New York Auto Show, where Honda sprang a genuine surprise on the world with a concept-car preview of the next-generation...
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VW Beetle special edition concepts, Golf SportWagen Alltrack unveiled: Live photosOn the eve of the 2015 New York Auto Show, Volkswagen has taken the wraps off four Beetle Special Edition concepts, and announced the production of the Golf SportWagen Alltrack. Golf SportWagen Alltrack Confirmed for production, Volkswagen has committed to produce the all-wheel-drive Golf...
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Watch Kids React To The Tesla Model S P85D's Insane Mode: VideoWhen Tesla announced the all-electric, all-wheel-drive Model S P85D, everyone was impressed. Then we learned it had what's called "insane" mode and, well, frankly we all kind of giggled like little kids. Really, insane mode? Yes, really. What else would you call a mode that's literally insane?...
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2016 Acura MDX VideoThe Acura MDX has been one of the top-rated, three-row crossover SUVs since it was new in 2001. It was just redesigned in the 2014 model year—but Acura is at it again for 2016, with more changes to keep the MDX on par with crossovers like the Buick Enclave and all-new Volvo XC90 going into...
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Hellcat Vs. Hellcat: Tires Shredded, Faces Melted, Internet BrokenHellcat, Hellcat, Hellcat. Watch the Internets long enough and you might think the Dodge muscle car was the only news this year. Here at Motor Authority, we've done more than our fair share of flogging the Hellcat, on the streets and in our headlines. But there's one question we haven't answered...
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Have you ever wondered what it would look like if Nissan made a roadster version of the 370Z NISMO Coupe? Thanks to the latest concept car being shown at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show, you no longer...
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2015 Ram 1500 Laramie Limited: 2015 Chicago Auto ShowRam gave its lineup a dose of attitude last month in Detroit with the new 2015 Rebel. Now it's bringing a touch of class and sophistication to the lineup in Chicago with the new 2015 Ram Laramie Limited. ALSO SEE: Wife Demolishes Cheating Husband’s Audi R8: Not So Fast, Definitely Furious If...
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1996 300ZX Twin-Turbo: Time Machine Test DriveI had heard people speak of a brand-new 1996 Nissan 300ZX Twin-Turbo sitting in Nashville, Tennessee. In fact, I've seen people post photos of it to the Internet and write articles about it. You know what they say, seeing is believing. It's real. And I didn't just see it, or touch it. I actually...
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1992 Infiniti Q45t: Time Machine Test DriveIn 1989 I was four years old. Even for a guy born with gasoline and oil in his veins, that was much too young to know about, or even grasp how monumental the first-generation Infiniti Q45 was. While I may have only been four years old, I was fortunate as my uncle bought a 1990 Infiniti Q45 and kept...
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2016 Buick Cascada VideoIt’s hard to believe, but it's already been 25 years since Buick’s last convertible, the hand-crafted Reatta, rolled topless. Now, here at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, Buick’s dropping the top on a more attainable convertible, the 2016 Cascada. ALSO SEE: 2016 Buick Cascada...
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Buick Avenir Concept VideoBuick was once GM’s forgotten brand, but those days are long over. Here at the 2015 Detroit auto show, Buick showed off what might be its sexiest concept in a generation—the Avenir. ALSO SEE: Buick Avenir Concept Surprises In Detroit, Previews Flagship: Live Photos Buick says the Avenir...
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So, you want Corvette performance, but you want four doors. You have two options. The expensive, tough one? Start with a Corvette and a Sawzall.
The easy way? Ante up for this car—the new, ...
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2017 Ford F-150 Raptor VideoFord may have had the awesomely powerful GT supercar on its stand, but its trucks weren’t left in the dark. First the F-150 won the North American Truck of the Year award—and then came the Raptor. CHECK OUT: 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Revealed With EcoBoost V-6 And 10-Speed Auto The Raptor...
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2016 Acura NSX VideoThe Acura NSX has been a concept car in progress for a long time. Here at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, the wait may finally be over. This, according to Acura, is the production-ready 2016 Acura NSX. ALSO SEE: Acura NSX: The Legend Returns At 2015 Detroit Auto Show It’s been 25 long years since...
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Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup truck concept debuts at 2015 Detroit auto showRumors have swirled for years that Hyundai may build a pickup truck, and it looks like that may finally be about to happen. The Korean automaker unveiled the Santa Cruz pickup truck concept at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week. Appearing to be part crossover and...
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Buick Avenir concept surprises in Detroit, previews potential flagship
Buick pulled the wraps off a new concept car dubbed the Avenir, a concept that suggests what a new flagship Buick could look like: a big all-wheel-drive sedan with American swagger. Simply put, in person, the Avenir is gorgeous. The word Avenir is French for "future", and that's exactly what this...
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Nissan Restored Luke Aker's 1996 Nissan Maxima--Then We Drove ItAbout a year ago, Luke Aker created a hilarious Craigslist ad for his 1996 Nissan Maxima GLE ironically titled, "Luxury Defined." You know the rest. The ad went viral, and Nissan saw it for what it was, a chance to jump in the fray and keep the Maxima name out there until an all-new car is ready...
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Over the weekend a photo of a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat's window sticker started making waves on the Internet. Why? Because it listed an eye-watering $150,000 San Diego Market adjustment....
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First 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06s Are Being Delivered: GalleryWell that was fast. General Motors started shipping the new 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 to dealers nationwide on Tuesday, and now customers are already starting to take delivery of the American supercar. That's right. Members of CorvetteForum are posting photos of the new Z06 already in...
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Portland Couple Uses Supercar Collection To Make Sick Kids' Dreams Come TrueMost supercar owners baby their cars. They keep the miles low and the car will rarely see daylight unless it's bright and sunny. That is, unless you're the Petersons. You see, about six months ago Eric and Amity Peterson created Dream Drives for Kids in Portland, Oregon. A “volunteer...
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2016 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class VideoIt could be the finest luxury sedan in the world—if our drives in the new S-Class are any clue. Yes, the Maybach nameplate is back, and this time, it’s the badge applied to what is now the ultimate S-Class. Like Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Maybach is now a sub-brand of Mercedes-Benz. Maybach...
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2016 Cadillac ATS-V VideoCadillac’s V-Series is a real competitor for AMG and M cars—and this year, the sub-brand is about to extend to the already brilliant ATS lineup, in the form of the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V. MUST SEE: Watch A Big Rig Jump A Moving Formula One Car: Video The stock ATS coupe drivetrains...
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2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 VideoSince the new Mustang hit the streets this summer, the Z/28-haters have been wondering—when’s the real muscle car going to show up? Ford has an answer for that at the 2014 Los Angeles auto show—it’s the track-ready version of the legendary pony car. This is the outrageous...
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