Sean Szymkowski, Contributor
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At this year's Geneva International Motor Show, the Swiss startup Piech showed the Mark Zero electric sports car, but it won't stop there. Piech has plans to follow up its sports car with two more...
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Venturi first to sign up for Extreme E electric SUV racing
Formula E plans to launch the Extreme E off-road racing series featuring electric SUVs and Venturi, a Formula E competitor, is the first company to get onboard.
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2020 VW Golf will introduce 48-volt mild-hybrid system
Volkswagen announced the next-generation Golf hatchback will get 48-volt mild-hybrid technology, but it so far it's just for engines not likely headed for the U.S.
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An original BMW 530 MLE, a precursor to the M5, is undergoing restoration
BMW South Africa is restoring one of the last-known BMW 530 MLE models. Only 227 of the precursor to the M5 were built in 1976 and 1977.
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Ford Explorer Hybrid cop car, 2020 Toyota Supra, 2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350: The Week In Reverse
We drove a couple laps in the Ford Explorer Hybrid cop car; we finally slid behind the wheel of the 2020 Toyota Supra; we railed on the updated 2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 on a racetrack. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. We hopped into the new Ford Explorer Hybrid cop car...
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The Pagani Huayra and Zonda could technically live on forever
The Pagani Zonda may date back to 1999 and the Huayra may be replaced soon, but both may live on interminably as the company will rebuild the cars for customers upon request.
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American Expedition Vehicles knows a thing or two about working with the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, as it's responsible for upgrades to create the Bison model. Yet, the company wanted to do a little...
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Color us envious: Porsche digs into motorsport archives for reborn 935 liveries
Porsche is honoring its racing history by offering a choice of seven historical liveries on its reborn 935 race car, and one is more gorgeous than the next.
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German police track down stolen Ferrari 288 GTO once owned by F1 driver Eddie Irvine
A would-be buyer stole a Ferrari 288 GTO formerly owner by F1 driver Eddie Irvine on Monday and police have tracked it down, but not the thief.
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2019 Honda Passport gets outfitted for overlanding adventures
Honda worked with aftermarket supplier Jsport to create an overlanding concept that shows off the 2019 Passport's potential as an off-roader.
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To spur sales, 2019 Acura NSX has secret $20,000 discount
A secret $20,000 discount for the 2019 Acura NSX is helping to spur sales of the slow-selling tech-heavy supercar, though sales figures are still very limited.
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Out of survival mode, Lotus plans to hire 200 new engineers
British sports car maker Lotus is hiring 200 engineers and opening a new engineering center to ramp up its product development under Chinese owner Geely.
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has largely opted out of developing its own self-driving technology and instead decided to find a partner. In 2017, FCA joined BMW's self-driving car alliance, which...
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Aston Martin says demand for AM-RB 003 outstrips 500 planned for production
Aston Martin will build only 500 of the $1.1-million car codenamed AM-RB 003 and it already has more potential buyers than it can handle, despite a hefty $300,000 down payment.
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An extra 143 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary Editions headed to US
An additional 143 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary Edition models are coming to America and buyers on the waitlist will get them.
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2020 Mini John Cooper Works Clubman and Countryman to top 300 horsepower
A major upgrade for the Mini John Cooper Works Clubman and Countryman boost output to 301 horsepower, and the cars gets bigger brakes and improved suspensions to become real performers.
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Pair of Jaguar XJ220s fetch a combined $818,000 at auction
A pair of Jaguar XJ220 supercars went up for auction, including one discovered in a private collection in Malaysia with just 700 miles on the clock.
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Lexus LC 500h matte orange "prototype" bursts into Barcelona
Lexus showed an LC 500h orange prototype with a flat orange color meant to mimic sunset tones, but it's not clear if the car will go into production.
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Aston Martin wants to make it quicker and easier for owners of its classic cars to have the full history of their vehicle. The British company said in a release last Friday it has expanded its...
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Jay Leno examines how the 2005 Ford GT was designed
First-generation Ford GT chief designer Camilo Pardo visits Jay Leno's Garage to discuss the design of the 2005-2006 supercar that recalled the original Ford GT40.
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The BMW M5 Competition is more powerful than advertised
Dynamometer testing showed that the 2019 BMW M5 Competition makes 617 horsepower at the wheels, not the crank, so BMW's stated horsepower number is way under-reported.
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SUV demand might see Mercedes-Benz end US C-Class production
With the SUV market booming, Mercedes-Benz may make a tough decision in the near future. The automaker is rumored to be considering ending C-Class production at its plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Automotive News (subscription required) reported on the possible decision on Monday. The C-Class sedan's...
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McLaren celebrates 20,000th car built
The British supercar and sports car brand McLaren has built 20,000 cars since 2010, which is quite a feat for a brand that builds each of its cars by hand.
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Land Rover Range Rover Astronaut Edition is for future space explorers
Land Rover will only sell the Range Rover Astronaut Edition to members of the Virgin Galactic Future Astronaut program, so dream big.
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