Kirk Bell, Senior Editor
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I’m entering a fast right-hander on Circuito Ascari in southern Spain in the 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 S E Performance and the squawk from the tires quickly becomes a four-wheel slide....
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Jay Leno released from hospital, should make full recoveryComedian Jay Leno stayed in the hospital for 10 days after a car fire left him with burn injuries.
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Review: 2023 BMW M4 CSL teases on the street, longs for a trackThe track-focused variant of the M4 Competition coupe sheds weight and dials up the fun.
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2024 Subaru Impreza loses manual and sedan, gains RS modelOffered as a hatchback only, the 2024 Impreza ditches the manual transmission with its two engine options.
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7th Dodge Last Call model delayed due to blown enginesDodge has blown up seven engines in the pursuit of more power for its final Charger/Challenger buzz model.
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Dodge shows Banshee Concept performance EV, tips 455-670 hpThe Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept EV shown off at SEMA highlights some of the power ratings of the forthcoming electric muscle car.
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Blue!
Driving in Corsa (Track) mode on the 1.8-mile south track at The Thermal Club outside of Palm Springs, California, the blue shift light tells me the naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V-10 is...
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Horsepower Locator helps find final gas-powered Dodge Chargers, ChallengersDodge's Last Call special-edition Charger and Challenger start at $63,400 and top out at $100,910.
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Review: 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 heaps sound and fury on an exotic designWith a roaring flat-plane-crank, 670-hp V-8 at your back, it’s impossible to drive civilly in the track-ready Chevy Corvette Z06.
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Nissan Z history: 7 generations of sports car magicWhat started as a Datsun sports car has turned into an automotive legacy.
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Review: 2023 Bentley Bentayga EWB stretches the limits of luxuryBentley crafts the finest interiors on the market; the new EWB makes the most of the Bentayga’s back-seat accommodations.
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2023 Ford F-Series Super Duty ramps up power, connectivityBigger engines and more connected trailering tech promise a more capable 2023 Ford F-Series Super Duty pickup.
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The switch from V-8 to 4-cylinder power in the Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 is imminent, and it will add a plug-in hybrid system, all-wheel drive, improved fuel economy, and faster acceleration, but it...
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Preview: 2024 Ford Mustang injects modern tech into the traditional pony carFord corrals one more Mustang powered by gas—and throws in Fox-body gauges and drift assist for good measure.
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Review: 2023 Toyota GR Corolla has the willpower to back up its attitudeToyota engineers managed to turn an digital-age automotive appliance into a hot hatch with analog appeal.
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Review: 2023 Toyota GR Supra manual unlocks new levels of sports car funAdding a 6-speed manual to the 2023 Toyota GR Supra increases the engagement for sports car drivers.
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Feisty 2023 Toyota GR Corolla starts at $36,995Prices for the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla range from $36,995 to $50,995.
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1959-1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta: 100 Cars That MatterThe beautiful Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta was the Prancing Horse’s last successful road and race car and it was an early example of front-engine V-12 road cars that still exists today.
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Gian Paolo Dallara, Paolo Stanzani, and Bob Wallace were at odds against their boss. These three young engineers wanted to create a Lamborghini race car to take on rival Ferrari at its own game....
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2024 Ford Mustang to be revealed Sept. 14 at "Stampede" event for owners, fansThe seventh-generation Ford Mustang will break cover Sept. 14, and fans and owners can be there.
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Dodge Charger Daytona Concept, 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, 2023 Honda Pilot: The Week In ReverseDodge showed the Charger Daytona Concept EV, Porsche revealed the extreme 2023 911 GT3 RS, and Aston Martin unveiled the DBR22 concept. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Dodge's electric future will likely look a lot like the 1968 Charger as shown by the Charger Daytona...
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Lucid Air Sapphire boasts third motor, 1,200+ hp, sub 2.0-second 0-60 mph timeThe 1,200+ hp Lucid Air Sapphire aims to take on the Tesla Model S Plaid with big power and handling to match.
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Lincoln L100 Concept, Acura ZDX, Porsche hydrogen engine: Today's Car NewsLincoln showed the L100 Concept as part of its celebration as a feature brand during Monterey Car Week. The long, low EV imagines a socially welcoming autonomous car of the future. Built to honor the brand's 100th anniversary, the car's long doors and bubble top roof open like a flower for easy...
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Lincoln L100 Concept imagines a welcoming autonomous EV of the futureThe concept is a vision of the brand's far-off future, with aero-influenced styling and advanced technology. It's also part of the brand's 100th anniversary.
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