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Two months ago, Volkswagen announced it had obliterated the previous EV lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife with its ID R time-attack special. Two months later, after crunching all of the data, the ID R also lays claim to the most efficient lap ever performed. The ID R used only a quarter the energy of gas-powered cars with similar performance when setting its lap record. In battery energy terms, the electric motors only used 24.7 kilowatt hours worth of energy. For some reference, that's about the amount of energy a standalone freezer uses in electricity for a month. As a...
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Pagani Huayra Roadster BC, Porsche 911 Carrera, Challenger Widebody convertible: This Week's Top Photos
A lighter, more powerful version of the Pagani Huayra Roadster was revealed. It's essentially the open-top version of the Huayra BC, and if you're interested in one, prices start at $3.4 million. Ouch. Alpina was spotted out testing its biggest model yet. The semi-official BMW tuner was spotted...
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Astronaut’s Corvette, Civil Rights VW join Historic Vehicle Register
Two cars have been added to the National Historic Vehicle Register and will be showcased in a Cars at the Capital exhibit in September.
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IndyCar will turn to hybrid powertrains for 2022 season
IndyCar will switch to hybrid powertrains in 2022 that will make 900 horsepower.
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Nio cars to integrate Razer gaming tech
To mark its new partnership with Razer, Nio unveiled a special version of its ES6 electric crossover.
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You need $89,040 to buy the 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition
The 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition adds a modest $2,330 to the cost of the base model.
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We discovered a Dodge Challenger convertible; an update on Michael Schumacher's health surfaced; Jay Leno took a look at an impeccable 1935 Bugatti Aerolithe replica. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. There's no such thing as a Dodge Challenger convertible. Or is there? A North Carolina-based dealership is selling three of them and we spoke to the business to learn about how they came to be. Formula One star Michael Schumacher has been watching F1 races as he recovers from his skiing accident years ago. We learned some information about Schumacher's health in a rare...
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Netflix "Hyperdrive" is "American Ninja Warrior" on wheels
In 2018, Netflix made it clear it was ready to launch a slew of automotive-focused television shows. The latest piece of that strategy is nearly here. This is "Hyperdrive," which can be best described as the offspring of "American Ninja Warrior" and "The Fast and the Furious." Drivers from around...
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Richard Petty remembers when old race cars had little value
Times have changed and ‘King Richard’ will be in Harrisburg to watch two cars he raced cross the block at Mecum Auctions.
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GMC's Ford Bronco competitor reportedly killed
A possible GMC-exclusive body-on-frame mid-size SUV has been killed, according to a new report.
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2019 Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix preview
The Hungarian Grand Prix is the final race before the summer break.
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Karma GT by Pininfarina bringing sultry looks to Monterey Car Week
Karma's sexy coupe concept penned by Pininfarina will make its U.S. debut this month in Monterey, California.
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Mate Rimac details the work of the various departments at the Croatian electric car automaker that bears his name.
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Street-legal McLaren P1 GTR surfaces for sale
One of 58 street-legal McLaren P1 GTRs is for sale.
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Acura sweetens certified pre-owned vehicle warranty with extended coverage
Acura is expanding its CPO warranty to 2 years or 100,000 vehicle miles and offering one free scheduled maintenance.
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2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray features most speakers Bose has ever packed into 2-seat sports car
The Bose Performance Series audio system offered in the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette is the most powerful ever in Chevy's sports car.
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2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro is more expensive than ever
The 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD pro gets a $2975 price increase, as well as some new equipment, making it the most-expensive 4Runner.
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2020 BMW M2 CS spy shots and video
The M2 Competition is already making 405 horsepower but an upcoming M2 CS is expected to spit out close to 450 horses.
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With its new incentive program, Dodge is offering up to $7,970 in cash allowances.
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2020 Ford Super Duty's new 7.3-liter V-8 rated at 430 hp and 475 lb-ft
Ford's new 7.3-liter V-8 comes mated to a 10-speed automatic as standard.
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Acura Type S Concept teased ahead of Monterey Car Week
The concept sets the stage for the launch of multiple Type S performance variants at Acura.
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Canadian man still driving his Ford Model T after 70 years
An 87-year old Canadian man has been driving the same 1927 Ford Model T pickup for 70 years.
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Humvee Camaro mashup is really muddy, really cool
The first-generation Camaro on a Hummer H1 chassis is a mud bog drag racer with 650 horsepower and four-wheel steering.
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Andy Warhol's BMW M1 Art Car turns 40, looks better than ever
A German photographer chose Andy Warhol's BMW M1 Art Car from 1979 as the subject for a photo shoot after winning a social media contest.
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