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Mazda will unveil two new concept cars at this month’s 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, but unfortunately neither of them will be a sports car. One of the concepts will preview Mazda’s next-generation design themes while the other will preview the automaker’s next-generation technologies, as well as the next-generation Mazda 3 hatchback. The design concept will be in the shape of a sedan, albeit a sleek and sexy one almost resembling a coupe. Thankfully, Mazda isn’t out to replace its current Kodo design language but is simply enhancing it, giving it a bolder, more profound...
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Mercedes-AMG Vision Gran Turismo earns starring role in "Justice League" film
The Mercedes-AMG Vision Gran Turismo concept is ready for the big screen after the brand confirmed it will be featured in the upcoming film, "Justice League." The stunning concept car will star alongside Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg, and The Flash, and it will be joined by a handful of...
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Mazda patents active rear spoiler design inspired by RX-Vision
Mazda certainly has been on a patent spree as of late. We've reported on Aston Martin-style doors and even a twin-turbo and electrically supercharged engine. Now, the Japanese automaker has filed to protect an active rear spoiler. While plenty of active rear spoilers are on the market, Mazda earned...
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Aston Martin says it might join Formula E
Aston Martin doesn't have a production electric car just yet, but that will change in 2019 with the RapidE sedan. With the all-electric luxury sedan, Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer hinted his brand could join Formula E following the RapidE's launch. "We don't have an electric car yet, but we will...
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Why do Montana Highway Patrol officers wear 3-7-77 on their uniforms?
Prison and car museum display shares theories for why those numbers are on MHP insignia. Although I’ve driven across Montana a few times, I’ve not (yet) been paid a visit by a Montana Highway Patrol officer. But during my recent visit to the Old Montana Prison & Auto Museum in Deer...
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It's time for The Car Connection's 2018 Driver's Choice Awards
Award season is upon us, which means Best Car To Buy nominees are on the way for both Motor Authority and its sister site, The Car Connection. In addition to the Best Car To Buy award given by our editorial team, The Car Connection wants you to get involved by telling us which vehicles you feel are...
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Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Chairman of Ferrari, confirmed to Bloomberg on Monday at the New York Stock Exchange that Ferrari will indeed make an SUV. The Italian supercar maker is "beyond considering an SUV" and production volume will be decided in the next 30 months. Marchionne told reporters volume will be limited to preserve exclusivity, which has always been a concern of those in charge of the Prancing Horse. In August it was reported that Ferrari will share a new five-year plan in the first quarter of next year laying out the brand's intentions through 2022...
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2018 Kia Stinger first drive review: an upscale, sporty bargain
Along its journey from builder of cheap but reliable transportation to budding luxury market player, Hyundai-Kia’s strategy has been “if you can’t beat them, join ‘em.” Or more appropriately, have them join you. When its cars looked like poor imitations of melting...
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2018 Ford Mustang preview
The 2018 model year sees the 6th-generation Mustang receive some significant updates, including revised styling, new tech and more power for the available V-8. Why such an extensive update for a top-seller like the Mustang? The battle between America’s muscle cars has never been fiercer. The...
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Mercedes-Benz GLS spied, GM modular platform revealed, Honda Civic Si tested: Car News Headlines
A prototype for Mercedes-Benz’s next-generation GLS has been spotted for the first time. The luxurious full-sizer looks set to be growing in size. It should be much plusher, too. We’re talking S-Class levels of luxury this time around. General Motors has made it clear that in the long...
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Report: Lamborghini tossing up between 4-seater and 3rd supercar
Lamborghini is preparing to unveil its third model line, the Urus, in December, but the automaker is already looking beyond the SUV toward a potential fourth model line. CEO Stefano Domenicali hinted at two possibilities in June. One is a 4-seater aimed at grand touring. The other is a new supercar...
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2019 Jeep 3-row SUV (Yuntu) spy shots
New spy shots confirm the development of a 3-row SUV at Jeep. This isn’t Jeep’s full-size Wagoneer but rather a production version of the plug-in hybrid Yuntu concept we saw in April at the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show. A comparison of the two vehicles shows an almost identical design for...
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While some automakers look to electrify conventional trucks, General Motors has taken a much more radical approach in its development of next-generation commercial vehicles. Meet the Silent Utility Rover Universal Superstructure, or SURUS for short. Unveiled on Friday ahead of the fall meeting of the Association of the United States Army, where it will be presented on Monday, the SURUS is essentially a modular platform designed for heavy-duty trucks that will enable near-silent running, zero harmful emissions, and autonomous operation. It incorporates GM’s proven truck chassis with a...
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Hamilton takes win in Japan as Vettel retires with car troubles
Mercedes-AMG’s Lewis Hamilton now looks certain to win the 2017 Formula 1 World Championship after another impressive performance on Sunday at the Japanese Grand Prix delivered the 3-time champion his 61st career win. It was by no means a walk in the park, however, as Red Bull Racing’s...
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Living with the 2017 Honda Civic Si: the good and the bad
The latest Honda Civic is also the best Honda Civic. That's an easy statement to make, but it's not quite as simple when you add the “Si” designation on the end. Because despite a raft of bad Civics for the current model to overshadow, the reality is that the Si range has been a much...
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Barrett-Jackson to auction Shelby Super Snake Mustang to benefit Vegas first responders
Car is being donated from personal collection by auction company president Steve Davis. A 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake 40th anniversary Mustang from the personal collection of Barrett-Jackson president Steve Davis will be auctioned to support a special fund that supports first responders to...
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2019 Audi A8, 2018 Lexus LC, Porsche ‘Mission E’ sedan: This Week’s Top Photos
Audi has a new generation of its A8 flagship sedan on its hands, one that’s more advanced than pretty much every other car on the market. Find out what it’s like from behind the wheel in our first drive review. Nissan has a new generation of its Leaf. The automaker wants the vehicle to...
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Woodies, Corvettes and the Blackhawks reign at Mecum’s Chicago auction
Mecum Auctions arrives in Chicago with an expected 1,000 collector cars for a three-day auction Collector cars from a host of private collections will be among the offerings starting today when Mecum Auctions rolls into the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Chicago for a three-day sale...
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Toyota tipped its hand ahead of the 2017 Tokyo motor show and revealed not one, but two concept vehicles it will debut in Japan. The first is the GR HV Sports Concept, which takes design inspiration from the automaker's TS050 LMP1 race car. The second is the TJ Cruiser Concept, which molds SUV styling and van functionality into one "lifestyle" vehicle. We'll start with the GR HV Sports Concept ("GR" stands for Toyota's Gazoo Racing banner) and its...interesting design direction. Toyota clearly worked to channel its LMP1 race car's design, though as they say, beauty rests in the eye of the...
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2017 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix preview
There are now only five rounds left in the 2017 Formula 1 World Championship, and the next one is this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix which once again is being held at the legendary Suzuka Circuit. Traditionally held towards the end of the season, the Japanese race is often considered a title...
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Cadillac's Super Cruise, Durango SRT, Rezvani Tank: The Week In Reverse
We put Cadillac's Super Cruise driver assist tech to the test; we slid behind the wheel of the 2018 Dodge Durango SRT; and Rezvani unveiled the Tank SUV. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Cadillac's about to launch its Super Cruise semi-autonomous Level 2 driver assistance...
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The new Jaguar XF Sportbrake towed a skier 117 mph
It's wonderful news that Jaguar is bringing a wagon over to our shores. We don't have enough longroof options here in the States, so the arrival of the XF Sportbrake is very welcome. It certainly helps that this particular model is also rather sharp looking. Also, as a Jaguar, it's quite capable of...
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How Dodge kept the Demon a secret during development
Sometimes, the best things are kept secret. In the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon's case, only a handful of the automaker's engineers knew about the headline-making muscle car. The great lengths Dodge went through to ensure the Challenger Demon project was kept a secret are pretty commendable...
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Durango SRT driven, Koenigsegg breaks Bugatti's record, "Fast and Furious 9': Today's Car News
We slid behind the wheel of the 2018 Dodge Durango SRT for a week and found it to be a modern hot-rod station wagon with a lift kit. The Durango's 475-horsepower Hemi V-8 belts out a thunderous roar, and the tires are so wide that they stick out from the rockers. All this, and three rows of seats...
Joel Feder