Sean Szymkowski, Contributor
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Fans of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May will be treated to more shenanigans and fast cars when season three of "The Grand Tour" debuts this January.
Amazon released the first trailer...
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Cadillac CT6 to bow out after 2019, going out with twin-turbo V-8 gloryGeneral Motors announced a purge to its passenger car lineup on Monday, and we have official confirmation the Cadillac CT6 sedan is part of the car cull. A Cadillac spokesperson confirmed with Motor Authority that the CT6 sedan will exit production in mid-2019. The spokesperson confirmed the 2019...
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Audi TT to morph into sedan? Not so fast, says Audi bossEarlier this month, reports spread that Audi gave the OK to a four-door TT sedan, but that's not the case, according to an Audi executive. Audi technical chief, Ulrich Hackenberg, rebuked the original report from British publication Auto Express in comments he made to Car Advice in a report...
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Morgan could be mystery buyer of outgoing Aston Martin Vanquish IPIn October, it was revealed that a company had bought the second-generation Aston Martin Vanquish's tooling and design drawings. Today, we may know who the mystery buyer was. Automotive News (subscription required) reported last week that fellow British automaker Morgan may be the company behind...
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Watch SSC test the 1,750-hp powerplant destined for the Tuatara hypercarSSC previously said it's the only firm with a real shot at reaching the 300 mph barrier, and it appears work is full-speed ahead. The company posted a new video of its upcoming Tuatara hypercar's twin-turbo V-8 engine testing, an engine that will provide the gusto in the mission to 300 mph. The...
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1 of 106: McLaren Speedtail build slot up for grabsCheck the couch for change because a McLaren Speedtail build slot is currently for sale. Although McLaren in the Speedtail's announcement said all 106 vehicles were spoken for, it appears one of them is not. Knight International, a company that specializes in acquiring and selling rare cars...
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Aston Martin has ambitious plans to continue its growth well into next decade. The British luxury brand, which went public last month, plans to double its current production figures by 2025, CEO Andy...
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Bentley Continental GT Convertible brings speed and optional tweedBentley took the wraps off of its redesigned Continental GT Convertible on Monday, ahead of the car's world debut on Wednesday at the 2018 Los Angeles auto show. The formula is pretty much the same as the previous generation, but Bentley has upped the opulence with even finer materials, including...
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GM to kill Chevy Volt, Cruze, and Impala, axe three plants; Buick LaCrosse to followGeneral Motors on Monday said that it will discontinue the Chevrolet Volt, Cruze, and Impala early next year and shutter three assembly plants in the U.S. and Canada as it reduces its workforce and feeds demand for crossover SUVs and pickups rather than sedans. GM said that the assembly plants it...
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Bruce Canepa says Porsche is the ultimate driver's carOpinions vary greatly on what makes the ultimate driver's car, but when Bruce Canepa speaks, we listen up. The former professional racer makes the case that Porsche is the best of the best in a new video collaboration with video game "CSR Racing." Those who don't know Canepa, we'll provide a quick...
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Mika Häkkinen drives the McLaren F1 GTR Le Mans winnerTwenty-three years after the #59 McLaren F1 GTR crossed the finish line in first place at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the car is back at the track. And McLaren put a legendary driver behind the wheel. Mika Häkkinen, former McLaren driver and 1998 and 1999 Formula 1 World Champion, climbed behind...
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2019 F-150 Raptor, 2020 Explorer spy shots, Toyota Camry and Avalon TRD: The Week In ReverseWe drove the 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor; the 2020 Ford Explorer ditched some of the camouflage in new spy photos; and the 2020 Toyota Camry and Avalon received the TRD treatment. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We got the 2019 F-150 Raptor dirty, sent it through the air, and...
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A unique Porsche 911 Turbo will cross the auction block via RM Sotheby's at its Petersen Automotive Museum auction. This 1976 911 has been fitted with a 935 Group 5 racing package and remains in...
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1996 Vector M12 headed to auctionVector is one strange automotive case. Its boutique exotic automaker's history would make for an excellent screenplay, as it was embroiled in drama. More importantly, though, the company made some incredible supercars. Case in point is the Vector M12 built from 1995 to 1999. Only 14 were made and...
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Ford Mustang Bullitt takes on Isle of ManThe Isle of Man hosts the most famous and most dangerous motorcycle race in the world. But two wheels aren't required to enjoy the Isle of Man. Case in point, Ford of Europe sent the Mustang Bullitt to the island to drive the 37.7-mile course that is legendary with so many motorcycle racing...
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Audi partnered with Amazon Go for non-traditional test drivesShoppers at the Seattle Amazon Go store were treated to a unique experience on Nov. 9 and 10. Audi partnered with the store to offer test drives of the 2019 A6 sedan, but it was hardly the typical test-drive process. Instead, Audi filled shelves inside the Amazon Go store with key boxes. The boxes...
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Caged fury: Club Sport Package makes Porsche 911 GT2 RS even racierPorsche's 911 GT2 RS is the most track-focused model the brand sells today, but the German luxury marque has a package that doubles down on the car's track-focused nature. Called the Club Sport Package, Porsche said the option notably adds an FIA-approved steel roll cage in the rear. Per the brand...
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Going topless: McLaren teases 720S SpiderMcLaren will lift the lid on the 720S Spider on Dec. 9, but the British supercar maker has teased the car ahead of time The brand showed a sole photo of the new 720S Spider in a Wednesday teaser, and it will be the second model in the brand's $1.5 billion Track25 business plan. The first model will...
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Ahead of the 2020 Genesis G90's debut at the 2018 Los Angeles auto show, leaked photos have at least partially spoiled the reveal of the flagship sedan's major design overhaul.
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Watch the Ford GT strut its stuff on the dynoHennessey Performance Engineering strapped founder John Hennessey's 2018 Ford GT Heritage Edition to the dyno to see just how powerful the supercar really is. The GT laid down an impressive 581 rear-wheel horsepower and 513 pound-feet of torque. The GT's twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 engine...
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2019 Kia K900 coddles buyers for $60,895The 2019 Kia K900 will do its best to sway buyers away from established luxury marques with a $60,895 base price, including the destination charge. That's about $10,000 more than a previous-generation K900 cost. However, we found the second-generation K900 much improved over the soft and wallowy...
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Ford trademarks Puma name, potentially for baby BroncoFord may have scrapped the idea to call its so-called "baby Bronco" the Maverick or Timberline. A new trademark filing shows the Blue Oval has now moved to protect the "Puma" name. Australian publication GoAuto first discovered the trademark filing and reported last Friday it was submitted to the...
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2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 will set you back $148,495The 2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 will hit the trails and coddle drivers with a base price of $148,495, the brand announced Monday. The starting price includes a mandatory $995 destination and delivery fee. The 2019 G-Class gets the first major change in the model's history. It's the first time since 1979...
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Electric RS 3 shows what future four-wheel donuts look likeElectric motors can do amazing things. Ramp them up to four-figure horsepower, and they can make an electric car intimidating. Heck, we'd even call this electric Audi RS 3 frightening. Schaeffler Group's 4ePerformance concept is back. We've seen it fly backwards at ridiculous speeds, and now Dan...
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