Joel Feder, Senior Producer
Articles
-
McLaren has finally taken the wraps off the new P1 supercar, which has also been known as the P12. While the car looks nearly production ready, it's actually only a design preview. The production P1...
-
Lexus LF-CC Concept, Next Porsche 911 Turbo, Camaro Z/28: Today's Car NewsLexus revealed details regarding the new LF-CC Coupe Concept which will make its debut next week at the Paris Auto Show. The concept previews the next-generation IS, and Lexus has confirmed it will produce a coupe version of the IS to compete against the upcoming BMW 4-Series. We hear the...
Joel Feder -
2013 Mazda6, 2013 911 Porsche Carrera 4S, Volkswagen XL1: Top Photos Of The WeekAs we wrap up the final weeks before auto show season begins, we have begun to see a few new vehicles be revealed. This week included the unveiling of the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S. We also spied the 2014 Volkswagen XL1 undergoing testing and Mazda finally showed us the production 2014 Mazda6...
Joel Feder -
Falcatron, Mercedes 680S Torpedo, Lotus Esprit: Top Photos Of The WeekNow that the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is over, we are able to get back to our regularly scheduled programming this week--which of course included a ton of car news and some terrific photos. As we head into the weekend we've put together a list of some of this week's best photos for your...
Joel Feder -
Pebble Beach, Fisker's Future, 2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake: Car News HeadlinesA 1928 Mercedes-Benz 680S Saoutchik Torpedo won Best Of Show at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Rolls-Royce rolled out the 2013 Ghost and Bentley announced a new Mulsanne Convertible. We also posted galleries of the Pebble Beach festivities. A prototype for the 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby...
Joel Feder -
Pebble Beach, Fisker Recall, Nex-Gen Audi A4: Today's Car NewsThis weekend we were at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and the classic cars poured in. But that didn't stop many automakers from showing off their latest creations. The new McLaren MP4-12C Spider and 2013 SRT Viper GTS Launch Edition both made their world debuts. McLaren also brought along a...
Joel Feder -
This week we were bombarded with news. From the reveal of the new 2013 Land Rover Range Rover to car crashes at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, there wasn't a dull moment. Through it all we...
-
SRT Viper Launch Edition, 2013 Jaguars, Pebble Beach: Today's Car NewsJaguar released information on its 2013 lineup yesterday, which brings new engine options and the addition of all-wheel drive. The base XJ now features a supercharged V-6 while the base model XF is powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Both of these models can now be ordered with...
Joel Feder -
Did Land Rover Get The 2013 Range Rover's Design Right? #YouTellUsThe Range Rover has a split personality, which makes it hard for the competition to truly compete. Both a true luxury SUV and a hardcore off-road machine, the Range Rover is almost in a class of its own. Land Rover has finally revealed the new 2013 Range Rover, and it begs the question: Did Land...
Joel Feder -
Bugatti Type 64 Coupe, V-12 BMW Z3, Bertone Pirana Concept: Top Photos Of The WeekThis week our news stories included everyone from Ricky Gervais to Chris Harris, but along the way we brought you some pretty awesome photos, too.. In fact, we've chosen the cream of the crop this week just for you. Our favorite photos this week ended up including mostly vintage vehicles rather...
Joel Feder -
Which Would You Choose: 2013 Ford Focus ST Or 2013 Mazdaspeed3? #YouTellUsThe hot hatchback wars are about to heat up as Ford launches the new 2013 Focus ST, but who will be the king? Today we present the facts and then ask which hot hatchback would you choose: the 2013 Ford Focus ST or the 2013 Mazdaspeed3? Many people would say Mazda is the go-to brand when it comes to...
Joel Feder -
How Many Cylinders Does A Supercar Need To Have? #YouTellUsAutomakers are downsizing engines and adding hybrid powertrains to many next-generation supercars. But this raises the question: how many cylinders does a supercar need to have? Engines with fewer cylinders provide many benefits as outlined earlier today by McLaren. Ranging from less weight and...
Joel Feder -
It's mid-summer, and most of the car companies are saving up their best for the fall auto show season--but that doesn't mean we don't have some killer photos for you from our news stories this week....
-
Camaro ZL1 Convertible Priced, 2014 M3 Spied, Flagship Rolls-Royce: Today's Car NewsToday at Motor Authority, we spied the 2014 BMW M3 and 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport testing. The last Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion is up for sale and more CVT transmissions are in the future. All this and more in today's car news, right here on Motor Authority. Ford announced it's donating...
Joel Feder -
BMW M3 And Porsche 918 Spy Shots, Audi R8: Top Photos Of The WeekEach week we here at Motor Authority report on the most luxurious and highest-performance cars on the planet. With those posts comes some pretty awesome photos, and clearly, fans enjoy them as much as we do. In the spirit of awesomeness, we're going to highlight each week's top photos, just so you...
Joel Feder -
2013 Volvo S60 T5 AWD: First DriveWhen you think about luxury sports sedans, the Audi A4, Mercedes-Benz C Class, and BMW 3-Series all come to mind.. But Volvo says the S60 should also be a contender in that list, and for 2013 it has updated the powertrains to better compete. Full Disclosure: Volvo flew me out to Utah and gave me my...
Joel Feder -
2014 Chevrolet Corvette (C7) Front End Accidentally Revealed?UPDATE: The video has been removed, but not before we managed to take some screen grabs from it. Automakers work very hard to make sure upcoming vehicles stay a secret, especially with respect to design. This is especially so when it comes to supercars like the next-generation Chevrolet Corvette...
Joel Feder -
It's On, We Guess: Jerry Seinfeld's 'Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee' Comes July 19Back in May we heard that Jerry Seinfeld was pitching a new TV show about cars. Today the first teaser video has been released, revealing the name of the show to be Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee. Which sounds more like an elaborate put-on than pure entertainment to us. Set to make its debut on...
Joel Feder -
Today at Motor Authority, we spied the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover and a new aero kit, the latter of which may be offered for the Scion FR-S. Ken Block teased Gymkhana Five and Noble teased a...
-
Siri Is My Co-Pilot: Apple's Eyes Free Redefines Hands FreeAbout a month ago we found a patent by Apple for an in-car remote control system. At the time, we weren't completely sure what that patent was for, assuming it had to do with music. It still might, but today Apple announced that it is integrating its voice-command service called Siri with the...
Joel Feder -
2014 Acura MDX Spied, Audi A3 Sedan, SRT Viper GTS-R: Today's Car NewsIn preparation for its comeback later this year, the 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R has completed its first track session. Initial impressions are that the car responded well and it was a pretty good first test. Nothing major broke mechanically and the cars felt stable. The new Viper will compete in the...
Joel Feder -
2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Pricing Set From $22,725The wait is almost over: The 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo is coming to showrooms soon, and now we know how much it'll cost. Hyundai has announced that the Turbo model of this unique hatchback will be priced from $22,725 including destination. For those doing the math on a calculator, that's $4,500...
Joel Feder -
Tesla Model S Delivered, Aston Martin Vanquish Spied, Le Mans: Today's Car NewsWhile deliveries of the 2012 Tesla Model S won't officially occur until June 22, the first Model S has been delivered to its new owner. The man with the keys, Steve Jurvetson, put down the first deposit and is on Tesla's board. The delivery took place last weekend, and included a small celebration...
Joel Feder -
Formula 1 Champion Sebastian Vettel Heads To LettermanSome might say Sebastian Vettel has done it all. He's channeled his inner Bruce Lee, had a special Infiniti FX version built after him, and dominated the Formula 1 circuit. Now, he's heading to late-night television and set to appear on Letterman next Monday night. The appearance on the Late Show...
Joel Feder