Sean Szymkowski, Contributor
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It's nearly time for Jeep's annual Moab Easter Safari, which means the brand has a handful of concept vehicles it's almost ready to unveil. On Tuesday, Jeep teased two of several vehicles it plans to...
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LA ponders congestion charge for busiest parts of city
While New York City is closer than ever to implementing a congestion charge, and thus becoming the first city in the United States to do so, a similar idea has been floated in Los Angeles. According to a report from The Los Angeles Times, the city is looking to follow in N.Y.'s footsteps and may...
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This Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing isn't what it appears to be
The Mercedes-Benz 300SL is an icon for the German brand and pristine examples sell for well over $1 million. If a second mortgage and scrapping a child's college fund isn't on the table, perhaps this particular 300SL will do. The car isn't what it seems. It's not a vintage 300SL, unless you...
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Aston Martin trademarks "Valen" name, but what's it for?
A new trademark has surfaced from Aston Martin for the name "Valen," but it's not entirely clear how the automaker plans to use it. The trademark was first filed with the Lebanese trademark office in October 2018, and the name was then trademarked in the United Kingdom this year. AutoGuide first...
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Volkswagen Jetta R not in the cards
Although a Volkswagen Jetta R is technically possible, the German brand has no plans to introduce a hotter sport sedan following the new Jetta GLI. Serban Boldea, director of product marketing for VW, said Jetta customers are far more price conscious, which rules out a Jetta with all-wheel drive...
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2021 Ford Bronco could get retractable cloth roof
Patent filings are giving us an idea of how the the 2021 Ford Bronco could be taking shape. Last week we reported on a patent for nifty removable doors with built-in crash beams, and now we learn about a patent for a retractable cloth roof with a few neat tricks. The patent depicts the option of a...
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Roborace has plans to take humans out of the cockpit in a futuristic machine-versus-machine race series, but before that happens, it's putting its Robocars in the hands of people—quite...
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BMW i2 rumored as first BMW-Daimler joint project, could replace i3
BMW and Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler appear to be setting aside their decades-old rivalry for the good of cost-cutting. A new report claims the two German auto giants will pursue joint development of a platform for future electric cars. For BMW, this model is reportedly set to be called the...
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A Maserati Quattroporte Shooting Brake exists and is for sale
Maserati knows a thing or two about designing a sexy car, but it's never once built a wagon. So, one man himself did for a customer. Road & Track reported on this wonderful Maserati Quattroporte Shooting Brake, which comes from Adan Redding. The Britain native has spent his life restoring...
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Skip Barber and Hagerty join forces to groom better drivers, save manual transmission
Driver's education isn't a major priority in the United States these days, but Skip Barber Racing School and Hagerty want to change that. The professional driving school and the classic car insurer announced a partnership on Wednesday that focuses on teaching driving skills, and even how to drive a...
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Takata airbag recall strikes multiple McLaren supercars
Almost 3,000 McLaren supercars and sports cars are equipped with faulty Takata airbag inflators, which has led the British company to issue a recall in the U.S. McLaren filed the recall, which was published on February 28, with the NHTSA. The recall names the airbag inflators as part of the list of...
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2JZ-powered 2020 Toyota Supra drift car looks awesome, catches fire at first event
A few weeks ago, professional drifter Daigo Saito announced he was building the first 2JZ-swapped 2020 Toyota Supra to compete in Formula D. Now we can see and hear it in all of its glory, but as cool as it is, things didn't go too well at its first outing. As a quick refresher for anyone who...
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Mazda, the brand most associated with telling its customers that "driving matters," has pulled the manual transmission from the 2019 model year 6 mid-size sedan.
The move leaves the new Mazda 3...
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2020 Chevy Corvette, 2021 Ford Bronco, 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: The Week In Reverse
We pondered the point of the mid-engine 2020 Chevy Corvette; new details emerged on the 2021 Ford Bronco and its design; we drove the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. Is there really a point to the mid-engine 2020 Chevy Corvette? Given how...
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Utah earmarks $5M to help save Bonneville Salt Flats
The Utah State Legislature offered $5 million to save the historic raceway, contingent on $45 million more from federal and private sources.
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Listen to the SSC Tuatara hit the dyno and the streets
Tuatara has given us a tantalizing taste of what's coming with videos of the 1,750-horsepower monster running in the wild.
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Porsche Taycan enters final test phase ahead of launch in September
The long awaited electric Porsche is making its final rounds at worldwide sites before it goes on sale later this year. Followup models are reportedly also in the works.
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Antique 1957 stainless diner for sale and it's the stuff of nostalgic dreams
The stainless steel diner in New Jersey is priced to sell and it's a slice of Americana—stools, booths, milkshakes, burgers, and Chevy Bel Airs.
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The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon will finally reach the United States in April as the brand's halo sedan/hatchback after a lengthy delay. Buyers will find a $36,840 price tag, including destination,...
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The story behind Porsche's stunning 917 tribute concept
Porsche has shown a modern interpretation of the 917 race car which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Sadly, the stunning piece of work isn't intended for production.
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Faraday Future's latest lifeline: a Chinese video game company
Faraday Future, the California-based electric car startup, has been in limbo since the middle of last year due to financial woes, but the company has received a new lifeline. It comes from a rather unlikely place: a Chinese video game company. The startup announced it has signed a joint-venture...
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Daimler wants your help for in-car gaming ideas
We don't know when or if self-driving cars will take over the roadways, but it's inevitable they'll change the way we spend time in the car. Mercedes-Benz's parent company, Daimler, recognizes that massive changes are afoot and has launched a competition called the In-Car Gaming Challenge to...
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Hennessey Performance cooks up VelociRaptor V-8 for The Rock
Hennessey Performance Engineering will gladly replace the Ford F-150 Raptor's twin-turbo V-6 with a V-8, and that appealed to professional wrestler and action star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. HPE posted photos to its official Facebook page on Tuesday showing The Rock's latest ride. It's a baby blue...
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2019 Chevrolet Silverado diesel one-ups Ford, Ram with best-in-class power figures
The pickup truck wars wage on, and the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado has fired a shot at Ford and Ram. The Silverado 1500, and its GMC Sierra 1500 cousin, feature best-in-class power figures for a light-duty pickup equipped with a diesel engine. General Motors announced at the 2019 Silverado's debut at...
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