Sean Szymkowski, Contributor
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Hennessey Performance Engineering straps a lot of high-performance cars to its dyno, but the McLaren Senna is in a league of its. We say that because the Senna is an all-out track monster with 789...
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Jay Leno's Garage welcomes the unicorn Porsche: the 959
The Porsche 959 was a game-changing supercar in 1988. with 450 horsepower on tap and numerous advances in the name of speed and practicality. Check out this one as it visits Jay Leno's Garage.
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Formula One coming to the streets of Chicago on June 8
Chicago is set to host the Emirates F1 Chicago Festival where fans will be able to interact with the cars and drivers of their favorite racing series.
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BMW pushes first over-the-air software update
BMW joined the likes of Tesla by pushing its first over-the-air software update to select 3-Series, 8-Series and X5 models. The OTA adds the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant that can respond to driver requests.
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Valentino Balboni's Lamborghini Aventador SVJ exhaust adds lightness, beauty
Legendary Lamborghini test drive Valentino Balboni is offering an exclusive exhaust system for the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ that cuts weight and adds beauty.
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Jaguar-Land Rover thinks a temperature-controlled steering wheel could cut distractions
Jaguar-Land Rover says research shows that rapidly heating or cooling one side of its "sensory steering wheel" can alert drivers to navigation routes and help prevent distracted driving.
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At Volkswagen, controlling a stereo system with buttons and knobs could be going out of style. The brand is examining a holographic future, and the Golf GTI Aurora concept shows how it could look.
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New Flying Spur will be first Bentley with all-wheel steering
The 2020 Bentley Flying Spur will be revealed on June 11 but for now we know that it will get all-wheel steering, active anti-roll bars, and all-wheel drive that can disconnect the front wheels.
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Jeep Gladiator-based 2020 Hennessey Maximus 1000 revealed with 1,000 horsepower
Jeep won't stuff a Hellcat V-8 under the Gladiator's hood, but Hennessey Performance Engineering will and here it makes a whopping 1,000 horsepower in the 2020 Hennessey Maximus 1000.
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2020 Ford Mustang Bullitt gets $1,200 price increase with no changes
The 2020 Ford Mustang Bullitt gets a $1,215 price jump without added equipment simply because Ford can.
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Mid-engine 2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette reportedly untunable
An encrypted ECU in the 2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette will reportedly make it untunable for aftermarket companies and those who try may end up disabling the car.
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Tech-laden curved display coming to BMW iNext SUV
The BMW iNext is coming in 2021 as the brand's technology flagship and one piece of tech will be a large Curved Display on the dashboard.
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At the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy this past weekend, BMW Motorrad showed off the R18 concept, a two-wheeled expression of form and function teaming with classic looks and...
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Singer Little Tony's Lamborghini Miura restored in beautiful rare blue color
Singer Little Tony bought one of six Lamborghini Miura's in Azzurro Mexico blue in 1971, and the car is now restored to its full factory glory
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Ford GT to don commemorative liveries for 2019 24 Hours of Le Mans
Ford will honor its racing past with historic liveries on the Ford GT race cars during their final appearance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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"Top Gear" season 27 trailer gives us first glimpse of new hosts
The BBC has released the trailer for season 27 of "Top Gear," complete with the world's most popular car show's typical hijinks.
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Watch a McLaren Senna blast down a runway in top speed run
The McLaren Senna is one of the world's pinnacle supercars, but how does it hold up in a top speed run? The Johnny Bohmer Proving Grounds has the answer as it recently sent a Senna down its special runway. JBPG prides itself on having one of the smoothest and longest runways to test manufacturer...
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Step inside the Airbus autonomous drone
Add Airbus as one of dozens of companies working to bring autonomous flying taxis to life. The company has been working on its prototype Vahana autonomous drone for awhile now, but on Monday the firm revealed the first pictures of the vehicle's cockpit. What's neat is this is actually the second...
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Perhaps you've never heard of Bengala. If not, consider the Bentley Bentayga Bengala an introduction.
The posh luxury SUV has undergone a makeover with the Spanish design firm, and it looks ready...
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Self-driving car tech company Aurora Innovation buys lidar firm
Aurora Innovation, a leader in self-driving-car technology, announced plans to buy the Montana firm Blackmore, which has developed a next-generation lidar system.
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The Boring Company shows off tunnel efficiency, nabs Las Vegas contract
The Boring Company raced a car on the street against a car underground in its Hawthorne, California test tunnel to predictable results. The company also signed a contract to build a transportation tunnel in Las Vegas.
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McLaren lists series of blunders that cost it a spot in the 2019 Indy 500
The McLaren IndyCar team made a series of mistakes that kept Fernando Alonso from qualifying for the 2019 Indy 500. We have the details.
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2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupe, 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Niki Lauda dead: The Week In Reverse
We got behind the wheel of the 2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupe; the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 was revealed with expanded V-8 engine availability; the world lost Formula One legend Niki Lauda. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. Porsche is jumping into the crossover coupe craze...
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Acura files trademark for Legend, suggesting beloved nameplate may return
Acura has filed for the trademark to the Legend name in Europe, which could mean the RLX will head to Europe or a new Legend will replace the RLX.
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