Sean Szymkowski, Contributor
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The inaugural Roborace season won't consist only of autonomous cars racing each other without drivers, after all. According to a Friday report from Motorsport.com, Roborace CEO Lucas di Grassi said...
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McLaren Speedtail prototype begins rigorous test programAfter revealing the Speedtail last month, McLaren has announced it's ready to begin a rigorous test program for its new flagship Ultimate Series car. On Friday, the British marque unveiled the first Speedtail prototype as it gears up for a year-long test regimen across the globe. The prototype...
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2021 Mercedes-Maybach GLS, 2019 Civic Type-R priced, Mustang Boss 429: The Week In ReverseSpy shots showed the 2021 Mercedes-Maybach GLS for the first time; Honda priced the 2019 Civic Type-R at $36,595; and Classic Recreations dropped an 815-horsepower Mustang Boss 429. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We spied the 2021 Mercedes-Maybach GLS for the first time...
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From Bullitt to McLaren: Jamiroquai singer Jay Kay cars head to auctionJay Kay, frontman of the British jazz-funk band Jamiroquai, will part ways with a group of cars from his private collection at the NEC Classic Motor Show this Saturday. The cars are being offered through Silverstone Auctions, and there's something for every budget and taste. The collection's...
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Icon adds electric powertrain to 1966 Fiat 500 Giardiniera DerelictIcon is fresh off of the reveal of its Tesla-powered 1949 Mercury coupe at the 2018 SEMA show, but it has another electric powertrain swap to show off. The company has installed an electric powertrain in this 1966 Derelict Fiat 500 Giardiniera. Icon founder Jonathan Ward published a YouTube video...
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Tesla Model 3 Performance adds "Track mode," system detailedTesla has officially begun rolling out its awaited "Track mode" for the Tesla Model 3 Performance. The electric-car maker confirmed the release via Twitter on Thursday and released details on how the system works on its website. We learned initial details on the Track mode this past July, but Tesla...
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Just when it appears the world has run dry of barn finds, the internet doesn't disappoint. The latest discovery is none other than a 1966 Ford Shelby GT350H, and the car has sat parked in a garage...
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VW wants to use quantum computers to manage public transportation and taxi fleetsVW sees a future in which quantum computers help create efficient traffic-management systems, and it's ready to test such systems today. The German automaker said on Monday that its engineers and data scientists have successfully used a quantum computer algorithm to replace today's basic forecasted...
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Buy Bavarian: 2018 Audi RS 7 discounted up to $18,500Shoppers who have an eye on a 2018 Audi can take advantage of some serious discounts through the end of November. The 2018 Audi RS 7 tops the list, with up to $18,500 in savings. CarsDirect reported Wednesday that the German luxury brand has issued dealerships "marketing allowance," which is...
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Remember this weird rebodied Ferrari F430? You can buy it for $2.8MEarlier this year, an Italian by the name of Enea Casoni revealed the EC OnlyOne P8—a fitting name for a one-off supercar. The strange creation built upon a Ferrari F430 now seeks a new home, however. The OnlyOne P8 is listed for sale with luxury classifieds JamesEdition. The going price?...
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Jay Leno shows off his first collector car, a 1954 Jaguar XK120Jay Leno owns more cars than we could ever collectively hope to buy in our lifetimes, but there's one car that started his hobby. That is the Jaguar XK120. Leno recalled the story that surrounds his love affair with the XK120 on a new episode of "Jay Leno's Garage." According to the comedian and...
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Porsche restores 10 986 Boxsters as part of 70th anniversary celebrationPorsche is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, and creating or restoring several cars along the way. After building a replica of its very first sports car and creating a 993-generation 911 Turbo restomod, Porsche has restored 10 986-generation Boxsters. The brand announced in late October...
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Harley-Davidson's latest motorcycle isn't a typical hog. In fact, it could be considered the antithesis. On Tuesday, the Wisconsin-based motorcycle maker unveiled the production LiveWire motorcycle...
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Volvo certified vehicle program now includes unlimited mileage warrantyVolvo announced its revised Certified by Volvo pre-owned vehicle program on Thursday, and it has a new offer to attract buyers. Each certified pre-owned Volvo will come with an unlimited mileage warranty. While it's not a lifetime warranty, Volvo said it can customize the warranty to a buyer's...
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Heretical four-door 1980 Chevrolet Corvette for sale for $217,203Chevrolet Corvette buyers aren't a group looking for vast amounts of cargo room or passenger space. However, those who would really like to fit more than one passenger should take a gander at this, um, oddball. It's a 1980 Chevrolet Corvette with four doors and room for a driver plus three...
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VW unveils compact pickup concept, but not for USVolkswagen used the São Paulo, Brazil motor show to debut a concept for a compact pickup truck on Tuesday. If the new truck, called the Tarok, looks pretty much production ready, that's because it is. In VW's announcement, the automaker said it is "certain" the Volkswagen brand will soon...
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BMW offering M Performance parts on its motorcycles for first timeFor decades, BMW's M division has stuck to vehicles with four wheels. Now that changes. On Tuesday, BMW Motorrad announced it will offer M options and M performance parts for the 2019 S 1000 RR motorcycle. BMW M parts for the S 1000 RR will be available via the accessories catalog, but a new M...
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Chevrolet Silverado ZH2 concept surfaces via GM DefenseIt appears Chevrolet may have yet another fuel-cell powered truck in the works. What can only be described as a Chevrolet Silverado ZH2 surfaced on the GM Defense website. The truck only appears in a quick slideshow and video montage at the top of the website and no additional details are provided...
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Geely has bought itself a race track. The Chinese automaker announced Monday it has completed the purchase of the Utah Motorsports Campus, formerly known as the Miller Motorsports Park.
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The sleeper of sleepers: Icon builds 1949 Mercury Coupe powered by Tesla techEveryone loves a sleeper—something that looks rather mundane, but ends up ripping the doors off of anything in its way. This 1949 Mercury Coupe was never a full-blown hot rod, but it's now one of the coolest electric cars we've seen. Icon undertook the build as a way to push the boundaries of...
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New race series for wealthy to play with Jaguar XE SV Project 8Jaguar only build 300 examples of its wild XE SV Project 8, and soon a batch of them will be tapped for a new one-make race series. Top Gear reported in October that a privately run series known as Series Elite will be run with the XE SV Project 8 as the star car. Oh, and it's exclusively for "high...
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Fan's hot rod to become Hot Wheels diecast modelHot Wheels representatives have traveled the United States as part of the company's Hot Wheels Legends Tour to celebrate the toy cars' 50th anniversary. Along the way they looked for the next Hot Wheels model. They've found it, and now one fan will have his car immortalized. The brand announced...
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Lincoln Aviator's warning chimes were recorded by Detroit Symphony OrchestraWhen the Lincoln Aviator makes its debut in production form, it will have a little piece of Detroit engrained within it. Instead of using computer-generated tones, Lincoln approached the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) to record the luxury SUV's warning chimes, the brand revealed on Monday. The...
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Faraday Future seeking new investmentFaraday Future has officially opened itself to "potential investors from around the world." The electric-car start-up said it has begun exploring strategic options, according to a Thursday Reuters report, and hopes to attract new investors. Options include debt and equity financing. This year has...
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