Joel Feder, Senior Producer
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Tesla Model S Fire, Batman's Tumbler, Cadillac Escalade Reveal: This Week In Social Media Joel FederThis week started off with a bang as we watched Jay Leno take a spin in Batman's Tumbler. Were we a bit jealous? Yes, but then again, Jay always seems to be hopping into the latest piece of awesome.
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Get The Updated Motor Authority iOS AppBy now we know you've updated your iPhone and iPad to the shiny new iOS 7 operating system, and we have too. Since iOS just received a massive upgrade, we thought the Motor Authority iOS app should as well, and as such we've released version 2.4. What's new you ask? Well, lots of things. There's a...
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Gold Lamborghini Aventador, Crazy Nissan Patrol, 65 Vipers: This Week In Social MediaThis week has been filled with crazy automotive news on social media. From the $7.5 million solid gold Lamborghini Aventador to the insane center-steer Nissan Patrol, we aren't even sure what to make of things anymore. Don't even get us started on the guy who destroyed his BMW M6 with an axe in...
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Brabus B63S, Porsche 918 Spyder, Furai Concept In Flames: This Week In Social MediaThis week we were running around Europe, ending up at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show checking out the latest new metal under the bright lights of the auto show floor. We were scared by the insane Brabus B63S, but impressed with the Volvo Concept Coupe. Also at the show, BMW unveiled its $135,925 2015...
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2013 Frankfurt Auto Show Through The Eyes Of InstagramReading about new vehicles from the comfort of your home or office is one thing, but living it with no sleep, not enough showers, and more cups off coffee than you care to admit is a whole different thing. In case you haven't been keeping up, that's exactly what we've been doing for the last 36...
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2015 BMW i8, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe, Porsche 918 Spyder: Today's Car NewsBMW finally announced the long awaited i8 plug-in hybrid sports coupe at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show. Priced from $135,925, the new coupe will be arriving in U.S. showrooms sometime next spring with the ability to run on electric-only power for up to 22 miles. Mercedes-Benz has put the final nail...
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Audi revealed the new 2015 A3 Cabriolet before its big 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show debut. While not yet confirmed for U.S. showrooms, the A3 Cabriolet has a decent shot at making the trek to the U.S. to...
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Twin-Turbo Saleen S7, Semi-Truck Jump, Lamborghini Desk: This Week In Social MediaThis week has been filled with craziness. From 2,200+ horsepower twin-turbo Saleen S7 dyno pulls, to a jet-powered semi truck at a drag strip, to a semi truck attempting to break a jump record and ending up at a yard sale, the word epic could be thrown around for quite a few videos we posted this...
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Porsche 911 Turbo, Autonomous Cars, Nissan GT-R Hybrid: This Week In Social MediaMotor Authority's been all over the world and all over social media this week to bring you the latest luxury- and performance-car news. This week, we flew over to Germany and drove the new 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S. To answer your questions, yes, they are both insanely fast, and yes they...
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Corvette Stingray Facts, 2015 Mustang Spied: This Week In Social MediaWhile we have attempted to recover from the craziness that was Pebble Beach, we haven't had a moment to breathe. Instead, we jumped right back into it this week with coverage of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. We also spied the new 2015 Ford Mustang with barely any camouflage on its front end...
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We Hustle With The Chevy Corvette Stingray, And Dress To The Fives For Pebble Beach: This Week In Social MediaIt's been a busy week at Motor Authority -- but you knew that already, if you've been following us on social media as we've been driving the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and shooting video of the new 2014 Aston Martin Rapide S. It won't stop this weekend either. We're at Pebble Beach for...
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Hyperloop Details, BMW M3 And M4 Teased, Mercedes GLA Video: Car News HeadlinesMercedes-Benz isn't keeping the new GLA-Class a secret. We've spied the new compact crossover numerous times while undergoing testing, and now the automaker has released deign sketches and a video to tease us. The new luxury crossover will make its debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show on September...
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SRT has increased the base price of the 2014 Viper to $101,309, which excludes the $2,600 gas guzzler tax but includes destination. While the base price has increased, pricing for the Viper GTS model...
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2014 Jaguar XFR-S, Ayrton Senna's Acura NSX, BMW X4 Spied: Today's Car NewsOne of the most famous race car drivers of all time is Ayrton Senna, and a first-generation Acura NSX has popped up on eBay with a claim that Senna was the original owner. In fact, the driver-side floor mat supposedly still has Senna's footprint on it. If this isn't a collector's item we don't know...
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Subaru BRZ tS Concept, Infiniti Q30 Concept, Tesla Q2 Financials: Car News HeadlinesInfiniti released a sketch of the Q30 concept, which will make its debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show next month. The concept previews Infiniti's upcoming compact car due in 2015. The car's design is described as "slender, sleek and seductive." Subaru dashed the dreams of many when we learned...
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BMW i8 Specs, 2014 MINI Cooper, Crashed Corvette Stingray: Today's Car NewsBMW released specifications for its new i8 plug-in hybrid sports car, and it's going to be impressive. With an estimated 0-60 mph time of 4.5 seconds, and the ability to get up to 95 mpg in the European cycle, the i8 will be one fuel-efficient sports car. BMW will reveal the i8 soon as it makes its...
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Fake Ferraris, 2015 Porsche Cayenne, Last 2014 Shelby GT500: Car News HeadlinesThe new 2015 Ford Mustang is coming soon, which means the current model will be leaving the market. Ford announced that the last 2014 Shelby GT500 Convertible to be made will hit the auction block to help raise funds for the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA). This vehicle could become a...
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Subaru BRZ STI, Acura NSX Prototype, 2015 Ford Mustang: Today's Car NewsWe've spied the 2014 Subaru BRZ STI testing in various stages of development, but now we have confirmation it's coming soon. Two teaser images of the car were posted to the Subaru Technica International website, though both teaser images were named BRZ tS teaser, suggesting this might not actually...
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Bugatti is planning to celebrate the men who have shaped its history, by launching six new special edition models based on the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse. The new model series will be called the Les...
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What It Takes To Develop A Mercedes-Benz S-Class: VideoWhen your tagline is "The best or nothing," you go to great lengths to ensure your vehicles are innovative, ground breaking and of the highest quality. In the case of the new Mercedes-Benz flagship, the S-Class, the attention to detail is taken to a whole new level as pointed out in this video...
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BMW i3, Mitsubishi Evo XI, Range Rover Convertible: Today's Car NewsDue in showrooms next spring, the 2014 BMW i3 electric car has been priced from $42,275, including a $925 destination charge. That price doesn't include federal or state incentives which will bring the price down significantly. A more expensive model with a gasoline range-extender will be available...
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Hennessey Reveals Upgrades For 2014 Chevy Corvette StingrayPeanut butter and jelly were made for each other, and so were John Hennessey and performance cars. We all knew it was a matter of time before Hennessey Performance Engineering announced upgrade packages for the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, and now that day has finally come. No matter...
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Does The 2014 Range Rover Sport Make Jaguar-Land Rover Three For Three?The Jaguar-Land Rover group is in the process of a new product onslaught. With the new 2013 Range Rover, 2014 Jaguar F-Type, and now the 2014 Range Rover Sport, there's no shortage of new metal being introduced. But are all these new vehicles winners? The new 2013 Range Rover was the first of these...
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Volkswagen GTD Driven, Porsche Le Mans Tribute, TVR's Plans: Today's Car NewsWe drove the new 2015 Volkswagen GTD and found it drove mostly like a GTI. It can hit 60 from a standstill in less than seven seconds, and is capable of reaching 143 mph, yet it returns 40 mpg on the highway. If it comes to the U.S., it won't be until 2014 as a 2015 model year. Last weekend's 24...
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