Byron Hurd, Contributor
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Automotive designer Peter Brock has more than a few legendary shapes under his belt, but his unconventional hot rod VW Van has a pretty cool story of its own. This 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 is fitted...
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Audi "E-Tron Concierge" provides electrification answers within minutes
Owners of Audi EVs unsure of some of the features of their cars will be able to get help right away.
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Nissan GT-R Nismo Lego set coming in 2020
Lego's new Speed Champions series are 25-percent bigger than before, allowing for more lifelike detail.
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Mercedes-AMG discontinues SL63 for 2020
The Mercedes-AMG SL 63 doesn't return for 2020 as Mercedes prepares a new SL.
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VW and EV West partner on electric Type 2 Bus conversion
Volkswagen teamed with EV West to convert a 1972 Type 2 Bus into an electric vehicle.
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Animated "Fast & Furious: Spy Racers" series hits Netflix on December 26
Can't wait until next year for your next "Fast and Furious" fix? Good news. A new animated series dubbed "Fast & Furious: Spy Racers" will land on Netflix later this year. The series, which will usher in a younger generation of "Fast and Furious" characters, will follow a group of teens led by...
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One determined bidder will get the chance to own the heavily modified 1968 Dodge Charger used in the closing scene of "Furious 7," when it is auctioned off on Saturday at the Riyadh Auction &...
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Tesla Cybertruck, 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E, 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia: The Week In Reverse
Tesla's reveal of the Cybertruck was equal parts bomb and bombshell; Ford pulled the sheet off its new, game-changing Mustang Mach-E electric crossover; and Alfa Romeo's volume models got a much-needed injection of refinement. It's the week in reverse, right here on Motor Authority. Tesla CEO Elon...
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VW will race the Atlas Cross Sport in the Baja 1000
In an effort to buoy the SUV credentials of its new Atlas Cross Sport, Volkswagen announced Wednesday that it has built a prototype race truck dubbed the Cross Sport R, with the intention of competing with it in the 2020 running of the Baja 1000. The prototype was developed with help from both VW's...
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Faraday Future FF 91 interior has 11 screens
A total of 11 interior screens in the Faraday Future FF 91 aim to keep people connected.
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Jaguar's 2019 XJ Collection Special Edition is a send-off to its large sedan
The last 300 of this generation Jaguar XJs will be sold in America as the 2019 XJ Collection Special Edition that features that features special paint and trim.
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Rolls-Royce shows off its most intricate embroidery to date in bespoke Wraith
Rolls-Royce created an embroidered 250,000-stitch peregrine falcon for a Wraith customer.
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Ford may be working on a Mustang Mach-E that can handle track duty, but the one shown in at the 2019 LA Auto Show is not it.
The most capable Mustang Mach-E variant currently slated for production...
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2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC electric crossover to start at $68,895
Mercedes-Benz will launch itself into the electric crossover market with its 402-horsepower EQC early next year, the company announced Wednesday. The price of entry for Stuttgart's new luxury EV will be $68,895, including destination. The 2020 EQC 400 is powered by a dual-motor electric powertrain...
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Jaguar to make driver monitor standard across lineup
Jaguar will make its driver monitor standard across its lineup over the course of the 2020 and 2021 model years, Motor Authority has learned, adding a safeguard against fatigue-related driver inattention on the range of luxury sedans, SUVs and sports cars. The British automaker announced Tuesday...
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Buick reveals U.S. specs for the 2020 Encore GX
The 2020 Buick Encore GX will arrive in early 2020, slot between the Encore and Envision, and be powered by a choice of 1.2- or 1.3-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engines.
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The world's fastest tractor hits 135 mph, sets Guinness World Record
The 135-mph tractor unseated a world record held by Top Gear and set in 2018.
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JLR keen on Geely, BMW partnerships
Jaguar Land Rover has reportedly reached out to BMW and Chinese company Geely as possible partners, likely for electric vehicle and/or autonomous driving technology.
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King Hoon himself Ken Block released a new "Climbkhana" video Monday, this one featuring a spectacular drive in his 1977 Ford F-150 Hoonitruck up China's most intimidating road to "Heaven's Gate" on...
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Filming of "Fast 9" has wrapped
A tweet from director Justin Lin confirms that filming of "Fast 9" in at least five countries has wrapped.
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Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition hybrids on the way
The UAW's deal with Ford confirms hybrid versions of the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator.
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Bugatti designer's yacht pays homage to legendary Atlantic coupe
Bugatti designer Etienne Salomé is lending his name—and expertise—to a new yacht company. The company is Salomé Yachts, and its first creation is the Atlantic, named for the classic Bugatti coupe of the same name. The Atlantic is very much a toy rather than a practical...
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Lamborghini-based Zagato Raptor concept heads to auction
A one-of-a-kind Zagato Raptor based on the Lamborghini Diablo VT will cross the auction block on Nov. 30.
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Penske reportedly in talks to buy Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 team
The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport Formula 1 team is for sale and racing legend Roger Penske is one of the possible buyers.
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