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Yes, even supercars get recalled sometimes, and Lamborghini is stepping up to address an issue that can cause the V-12 Aventador to stall occasionally when coasting to a stop.
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You have one day to bid on this 1959 Porsche 356A Emory OutlawA beautiful 1959 Porsche 356A modified by Emory Motorsports is for sale on Bring a Trailer.
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Polestar 2 performance EV in final stages of chassis developmentPolestar engineers are putting the finishing touches on the Polestar 2's chassis before its debut early next year.
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Ram debuts Mojave Sand package for Ram 1500 Classic WarlockRam is still selling the last-generation 1500 pickup, and now it's making it more appealing with a Mojave Sand appearance package for the 1500 Classic Warlock.
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2020 Toyota Supra recalled for second time, along with nearly every BMW made since 2018The 2020 Toyota Supra gets its second recall, this one for a rearview camera that can be disabled.
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2020 Bentley Continental GT visits Jay Leno's GarageA 2020 Bentley Continental GT visits Jay Leno's Garage, giving Jay the chance to compare it to his 1930s Bentley 8 Litre..
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Tata Motors, the Indian owner of Jaguar Land Rover, said Tuesday that it is not looking to sell its stake in the British automaker but will pursue appropriate partnership opportunities with the goal...
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Ford trademarks Black Diamond nameplate now that GM's done with itGeneral Motors used the Black Diamond name for the Cadillac CTS-V and Chevrolet Avalanche, but now Ford has filed to trademark it.
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BMW unveils the Formula E iFE.20 race car for BMW i Andretti MotorsportBMW unveiled its Formula E season six race car, the iFE.20, as well as this year's two drivers in a social media video.
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Morris is back and going all electricThe Morris J-type commercial van, which went out of production in 1971, will return as the Morris JE with an electric powertrain and a carbon-fiber body.
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Lamborghini Huracan beats Gallardo's sales record in only 5 yearsLamborghini has sold as many Huracans as Gallardos in half the time.
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Michael Fassbender's "Road to Le Mans" debuts on YouTubeThe first episode of Hollywood A-list actor Michael Fassbender's YouTube series "Road to Le Mans" details his time at Hockenheimring.
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A rare 1976 BMW 530 Motorsport Limited Edition (MLE) found in South Africa late last year and since fully restored received a rechristening ceremony at BMW Group Plant Rosslyn (also in South Africa)...
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AM General and Jeep partner up for Gladiator XMT light tactical concept truckJeep and AM General have created a military-spec version of the Gladiator to measure the interest of the military market.
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Wild 2019 Subaru WRX STI S209 will set you back $64,880The 2019 Subaru WRX STI S209 costs $64,800, making it the most-expensive WRX STI ever produced, as well as the most-powerful.
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Magnaflow reveals swappable exhaust for Toyota SupraMagnaflow will launch its new modular, cat-back exhaust system designed for the 2020 Toyota Supra, the company announced Wednesday. This new system, dubbed xMOD, will eventually spread to other applications. This system can be customized as it sits after installation thanks to a series of modular...
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1-of-40 Ford GTX1 roadster conversion up for auctionA super-rare variant of an already-exotic American car is up for sale: the 2006 Ford GTX1 number 33 (of no more than 40) has been listed on Bring a Trailer. This red 2006 Ford GT went under the knife at Genaddi Design Group in Wisconsin for a roadster conversion that cost $38,000 in March of 2006...
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This vintage Toyota Land Cruiser is electric but still has a crate "V-8"As EV conversions become more and more popular for vintage cars and trucks, they've transitioned from the early "just get it done" mindset to being somewhat of a commodity—one that can be packaged just about any way the customer wants. Enter Electric GT, a California-based shop developing a...
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Ford announced Thursday that it will exhibit more than 50 vehicles at the annual SEMA automotive aftermarket show this year, making its display the largest of any OEM on the show floor. To tease the...
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Renault ousts CEO Thierry Bollore amid global executive rebootRenault fired its CEO Thierry Bollore and replaced him in the interim with Clotilde Delbos as the company aims to further distance itself from the Carlos Ghosn era.
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Private owner builds Hellcat-powered Ram Rebel TRX before FCAA Hellcat-powered Ram Rebel TRX may be in the works, but this private owner beat Ram to the punch by swapping in a Hellcat engine.
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2020 Toyota TRD Pro lineup, 2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody, 2020 Audi A8 plug-in hybrid: The Week In ReverseWe put Toyota's 2020 TRD Pro lineup to the test at an off-road park in Texas; we sampled Dodge's latest Widebody effort; and we spent some time in Audi's luxurious new A8 plug-in hybrid. It's the week in reverse, right here on Motor Authority. Toyota touts its TRD Pro lineup as the ideal mix of...
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NASCAR's planning to go hybridNASCAR could use hybrid powertrains as early as 2022, mostly for short tracks and road courses.
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Bentley darkens Flying Spur with Blackline specificationThe Bentley Flying Spur super-luxe performance sedan gets a Blackline treatment that replaces chrome on badging, lighting, and other trim pieces.
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