Sean Szymkowski, Contributor
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Rolls-Royce isn't an independent British luxury company. It hasn't been since 2003 when BMW Group acquired full control of the automaker. On Friday, the luxury marque's top executive acknowledged...
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Revs to 11: Aston Martin Valkyrie taps out 1,160 hpTo paraphrase a line from the hit 1984 film "This is Spinal Tap," the Aston Martin Valkyrie goes to 11. Eleven-thousand rpm, that is. On Friday, the British brand announced its forthcoming hypercar makes a colossal 1,160 horsepower and redlines at 11,100 rpm. For those who haven't been following...
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2019 Ram Power Wagon, 2020 Bentley Continental GT Convertible, 2019 McLaren 720S Spider: The Week In ReverseWe got the 2019 Ram 2500 Power Wagon dirty in our first drive; we took the 2020 Bentley Continental GT Convertible for a spin; we found the McLaren 720S Spider a delight in our first time behind the wheel. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. We touched down in Las Vegas for...
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Learn how the 2020 Porsche 911's adaptive aero keeps things slipperyHaving a machine that weighs a few thousands pounds act like a brick in the wind is hardly ideal for performance and efficiency. That's why Porsche has worked to ensure the 992-generation 911 cuts through the wind as best as possible, which the automaker has explained in a new video. Viewers start...
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Feel the teal: Porsche Classic restores one-off 1984 911 Carerra 3.2Porsche Classic tackles many restorations, but recently, a special 911 arrived for an overhaul. The car is a 1984 911 Carerra 3.2 and it's truly a one-off sports car. It was originally built for Tilman Brodbeck, who was the executive assistant to Porsche CEO Peter W. Schutz. At the time, Brodbeck...
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Audi R8 Decennium rings in 10 years of the V-10 engineTen years ago, Audi graced its halo sports car with a hallmark engine: the 5.2-liter V-10 mill that made 525 horsepower. Today, Audi honors the a decade of the V-10 with a new special edition car: the R8 V10 Decennium. Recall, the Audi R8 first entered production for the 2006 model year powered...
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This past May, a Dutch coachbuilder brought designer Niels van Roji's gorgeous Tesla Model S shooting brake design to life. Next month, it will touch down in Switzerland for the 2019 Geneva Motor...
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Italdesign publishes first image of sultry coupe bound for Geneva auto showLast month, Italdesign shared that it had a new car coming to the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. A week out from the show, the firm released the first image of the car, which appears to be a sleek coupe. Thought to be called the DaVinci, the car is a concept that previews a new...
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2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI racing to showrooms with $26,890 base priceVolkswagen's new Jetta has been on sale since last year, but the enthusiast's choice of the compact sedan is will soon head to dealers. On Wednesday, VW announced prices for the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, and the sporty sedan starts at $26,890, which includes an $895 destination fee. The brand said...
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2019 Lexus IS 300 F Sport Black Line Special Edition darkens the moodFollowing the introduction of the Lexus NX F Sport Black Line Special Edition, the Japanese luxury brand has applied a similar treatment to its compact sport sedan. On Monday, Lexus released details on the 2019 IS 300 F Sport Black Line Special Edition, which is all about monochromatic luxury...
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Not this bull's first rodeo: Lamborghini launches used-car certification programThose who have the money to afford a Lamborghini likely don't need to shop the used market, but the Italian firm has announced a new certified pre-owned (CPO) program to back such vehicles. Called "Selezione Lamborghini," the CPO program ensures the new owner of a used Lamborghini peace of mind as...
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Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio Quadrifoglio receive F1-inspired special editionsAlfa Romeo has two new special editions it plans to showcase at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show, and Formula 1 fans should be delighted. The Italian luxury brand announced Monday that it will debut the Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio Alfa Romeo Racing special-edition models at the Geneva...
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The saga of Jerry Seinfeld's allegedly fake Porsche continues. After the comedian and actor was sued earlier this month by the company that purchased the car from him, Seinfeld has sued the...
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Ford says its Mustang-inspired electric crossover will "go like hell"Ford's upcoming electric crossover that takes inspiration from the Mustang won't be a simple grocery getter. It's "going to go like hell," according to Bill Ford, Ford Executive Chairman. The executive made the comments at the Crain's Detroit Business Newsmaker of the Year conference, Automotive...
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FCA announces $4.5B investment for next-gen Jeep Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, electrified SUVsFiat Chrysler Automobiles announced Tuesday it would spend $4.5 billion at its production plants in Michigan to build the next-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee, an unnamed three-row SUV related to the Grand Cherokee, and its upcoming Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer SUVs. Those products, and more for...
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Mercedes, Ferrari declined to participate in Formula 1 Netflix docuseriesThe upcoming Netflix docuseries titled "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" will be without the two star teams that helped define last season. According to a new report, Mercedes-AMG and Ferrari both declined to be involved in the docuseries. The Telegraph reported Sunday that the crew behind the...
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Ferrari 250 TR tribute car nails the details on Jay Leno's GarageA lack of funds didn't stop this passionate Ferrari fan from owning the 250 Testa Rossa of his dreams. Since actual examples cost a minimum of $30 million, he simply went and built his own. The owner is Peter Giacobbi, and this is his labor of love on a new episode of Jay Leno's Garage: a 1959...
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Rivian patents removable auxiliary battery pack techRivian doesn't plan to keep owners tied down to built-in batteries and their ranges if a new patent discovery is any clue. The startup electric car maker filed to patent removable auxiliary battery pack technology. The Rivian Forums first discovered the patent on Monday, though Rivian filed for the...
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With an additional 11-plus inches tacked onto it, the 2020 Genesis G90 limousine has arrived to coddle passengers. Last Tuesday, the luxury brand revealed the long-wheelbase model, which is set for...
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Bulletproof behemoth: Armored Cadillac Escalade can stop rifle fire and coddle passengersThe U.S. president may have the Beast 2.0, but Inkas has something nearly as protective for the private sector. The Canadian company released details of its fully armored 2019 Cadillac Escalade conversion last Wednesday, and the hulking SUV provides an overwhelming sense of luxury. Starting with a...
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Here's how the "Fast Five" vault chase scene was madeThe "Fast and Furious" movies are always packed full of incredible stunts and chases, but one of the film series' highlights is the vault chase scene from "Fast Five." Jack Gill, a stunt coordinator for "Fast Five" broke down the entire vault chase scene in a new video and we cannot stress this...
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The cost of race fuel shows motorsport isn't cheapAmerican drivers are all about cheap fuel. When gas prices rise, drivers scowl every time they hook the nozzle into the fuel tank. However, be thankful average drivers don't pay what race teams shell out for proper race gas. Twitter user hoonable posted a photo of how much it costs IMSA race teams...
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Brick by brick, build your own Lego 1967 Ford Mustang GTOccasionally, Lego creations don't quite mimic the real thing, but Lego and Ford have nailed it with this 1967 Mustang GT replica. Both companies announced the 1967 Ford Mustang GT as the latest in a series of car-related Lego projects on Friday and fans young and old should find a lot to...
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Targets acquired: Aston Martin 003 hypercar aimed at LaFerrari, McLaren SennaThis week, Aston Martin finally showed off the first image of its forthcoming 003 hypercar and the firm's CEO declared it has the Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren Senna, and Porsche 918 Spyder directly in its sights. Andy Palmer, Aston Martin CEO, told Auto Express in a Wednesday report that the 003...
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