Sean Szymkowski, Contributor
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Different is better in the world of supercars, and McLaren Special Operations lets buyers do just that. This McLaren 720S "Stealth" was commissioned by McLaren London, which enlisted MSO's Bespoke...
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Lamborghini previews one-marque racing SUV with Urus ST-X conceptLamborghini will take its Urus SUV racing, and on Saturday it debuted a preview of the mean green racing machine in the form of the Urus ST-X race concept. Lamborghini showed the Urus ST-X concept at its Super Trofeo 2018 World Finals in Vallelunga, Italy. The concept previews the race-ready SUVs...
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Hennessey VelociRaptor 6x6 for sale on eBay for $375,000Just in time from Black Friday, Hennessey Performance Engineering has listed one of its 50 F-150-based VelociRaptor 6x6 pickups on eBay. The VelociRaptor 6x6 debuted at the 2017 SEMA show and ushered in America's own answer to 6x6 rivals from Mercedes-AMG and Kahn Design. As for why this truck is...
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Lamborghini ponders Espada 2+2 GT successor to join portfolioLamborghini is examining if it should add a fourth model line, and the Italian firm's CEO said a successor to the Espada 2+2 coupe could be in the cards. On Monday, Automotive News (subscription required) published an interview with Lamborghini CEO Stefano Domenicali. When asked about the...
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Maserati-Alfa Romeo bundle was a mistake says FCA CEOAs newly minted Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles CEO Mike Manley settles in, his strategy is starting to become clear. As part of it, we'll see Maserati drift away from Alfa Romeo in the future. Manley said the strategy to bundle Maserati and Alfa Romeo under one leader was a mistake, according to a...
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Ford wants to eradicate new car smell in ChinaThe new car smell is often regarded as one of the best parts of a vehicle purchase. Well, at least across the majority of the globe. In China, not so much. In fact, Chinese consumers detest the new car smell. So much so that Ford is working to eradicate from new vehicles sold locally. Reuters...
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Carlos Ghosn, the man credited with saving Nissan from bankruptcy in the late-1990s, allegedly lied about his salary to investors and used company money for personal expenses, the automaker said...
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Watch as the Italdesign team builds the $1.05M Nissan GT-R50 by handThe Nissan GT-R50 is a stunning vehicle, and fans can appreciate it more with the knowledge that the car was almost entirely built by hand. A new video from Nissan traces the production process inside Italdesign, the Italian firm responsible for building the modified GT-R. Both the GT-R and...
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Gorgeous Jaguar XJ220C race car heads to auctionJaguar only made 275 examples of the XJ220 supercar back in the early '90s, but a true XJ220C is literally one-of-a-kind. Thankfully, for someone with a healthy bank account, there's one headed to auction. Auction house Bonhams will see off this 1993 Jaguar XJ220C at its Bond Street Sale on next...
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Future electric cars could store energy in carbon-fiber bodies instead of batteriesOne day, electric cars may actually store their energy in carbon-fiber bodies and replace the need for heavy batteries. Research published in October from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden shows carbon fiber can operate as electrodes in a lithium-ion battery. A car could feature a...
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2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk recalled due to floor matsFaulty floor mats have prompted Jeep to recall a number of 2018 Grand Cherokee SRT Trackhawk models. In total, the recall affects 4,822 units. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles filed documents for the recall with NHTSA in late October. According to the agency, the driver's floor mat may not provide...
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What is VTEC and how does it work?Valve Timing Electronic Control, better known to enthusiasts as VTEC. We hear a lot about the system, but what is it exactly and how does it work? Jason Fenske, engineering mastermind behind YouTube's Engineering Explained, has tackled the system in one of his latest episodes. As usual, he breaks...
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Hot rod culture is typically an American phenomenon. But the French have tried their hand at it with occasional positive results. France-based shops Danton Arts Kustoms and Carrosserie Hervé...
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Auction will be last chance to purchase Bertone memorabiliaIn 2014, the legendary Italian design house Stile Bertone filed for bankruptcy protection. An action to be held on Nov. 17 will mark fans' last official chance to own a piece of the iconic Italian firm. Aste Bolaffi has put together one final collection of goodies from Stile Bertone for auction...
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You can own, but not drive, the 2001 Ford F-150 Lightning conceptIt's not often that an automaker's concept vehicle makes its way out of the auto show circuit's bright lights and into private hands. The 2001 Ford F-150 Lightning concept is an outlier, and it will soon head to auction. Barrett-Jackson has taken the F-150 Lightning concept on consignment for its...
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Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2019, Aston Martin DBX, 2019 Hyundai Veloster N: The Week In ReverseWe named the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 the Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2019; Aston Martin confirmed the DBX name for its SUV and showed it in prototype form; and Hyundai priced the Veloster N, its first hot hatchback for North America. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority...
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Future Jaguar-Land Rover vehicles will communicate with traffic lightsIn the future, Jaguar-Land Rover vehicles could help motorists avoid pesky red lights. The automaker announced Wednesday that it's begun to trial its Green Light Optimal Speed Advisory (GLOSA) system. GLOSA communicates with connected traffic lights via vehicle-to-everything technology (V2X). Audi...
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Current Audi R8 to stick with V-10 engine, no twin-turbo V-6After patiently waiting for years, the twin-turbo-V-6 powered Audi R8 is officially dead. The R8’s project manager, Bjorn Friedrich, confirmed to Car Throttle in a Thursday report the current-generation of the supercar will stick with a V-10 engine. And that's the final answer. "It's the best...
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Ford's (in)famous vetting process for its modern GT supercar is fairly intense, but there's perhaps something even better for sale currently. This 2005 Ford GT is brand new, never titled, and only...
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McLaren and Sparco create the world's lightest FIA race suitEvery pound matters on the race track, and automakers have worked tirelessly over decades to gain a competitive advantage. However, McLaren and Sparco looked outside of the car itself to shave weight and created the world's lightest FIA-sanctioned race suit. McLaren used the SP16+ suit for its...
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Faraday Future employees sue key investorDrama continues to unfold between electric car startup Faraday Future and its key investor, Chinese conglomerate Evergrande Health Industry Group Ltd. A Wednesday report from The Verge uncovered that Faraday Future employees have now sued the investor. Employees filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles...
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Daimler delivers first electric Mercedes-Benz bus in GermanyMercedes-Benz's first electric bus is now ready to hit the streets in the city of Hamburg, Germany. Parent company Daimler announced Thursday the first of 20 Mercedes eCitaro buses was handed over to Hochbahn, a public transport company in the city. The eCitaro made its debut in September and...
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Charge reveals EV conversion for classic MustangsIs the future of classic cars one where electric powertrains triumph? A British firm by the name of Charge thinks so, and it's revealed a classic Ford Mustang with an electric powertrain swap. The company revealed the car in October, but it's more than just a quick internal-combustion engine to...
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HRE's 3-D-printed titanium wheels could lead to a new level of car personalizationPerformance wheel maker HRE says 3-D printers can manufacture a strong, lightweight wheel for supercars. HRE worked with GE Additives in a new partnership to explore the possibilities of a titanium wheel produced with EBM technology (a type of 3-D printing). The prototype wheel, known as HRE3D+...
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