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BMW’s 4-Series family has reached the midway point in its life cycle and has come in for a little nip and tuck to keep it looking fresh. The updates affect the entire range which consists of the 4-Series, 4-Series Convertible, 4-Series Gran Coupe and high-performance M4 and M4 Convertible. The changes, which will be introduced for the 2018 model year, are mostly cosmetic and follow similar updates recently introduced for the 3-Series family. Among the visual tweaks are new LED headlights and foglights and revised bumpers. There are also the new exterior colors Snapper Rocks Blue and...
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Koenigsegg Regera in purple is perfect hypercar homage to Prince
Koenigsegg seems intent on starting up a new series that aims to show how Koenigsegg's own employees would spec the new Regera if given the chance. First up is Steven Wade who is in charge of communications. His Regera vision? A perfect ode to The Prince of Funk that brought us Purple Rain. Wade is...
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Lamborghini: What's new for 2017
There's been tremendous change at Lamborghini over the past two years, including confirmation of production of the Urus SUV, the expansion into international motorsport via GTE competition, the replacement of long-serving CEO Stephan Winkelmann and more recently a shakeup in the automaker’s...
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800-hp ‘Yenko’ 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport revealed
Back in the 1960s, the muscle cars from Yenko Chevrolet of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania were highly regarded for their performance modifications. And today the cars are among the most collectable of that era. But there are also new “Yenkos” in production, though today the name is used under...
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Here are the differences between Variable Valve Lift and Variable Valve Timing
Engines are complex bits of machinery. At their core level, yes, it's easy to understand what is happening. Air and fuel enter the engine where they are ignited and combustion occurs resulting in power that turns shafts. CHECK OUT: Classic video explains how a planetary gear set works In a modern...
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Chevy unveils life-size Lego Batmobile
Chevrolet was so excited about the upcoming Lego Batman movie that it’s gone out and built its own Batmobile made from the tiny plastic bricks. But we’re not talking about a miniature Batmobile you can roll across your desk. No, Chevy’s Lego Batmobile is life-sized, and it proved...
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A 1965 Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] Mustang with 1,000-at-the-wheels-horsepower is the feature of the latest episode of Jay Leno’s Garage. However, high horsepower isn’t what impresses the most about this Mustang. Rather, it’s the thought and meticulous work that’s gone into ensuring that literally every inch is just right. The car, nicknamed the Vicious, is the creation of Jason Pecikonis and his team at Timeless Kustoms, based in Camarillo, California. It took over 10,000 hours to build this beauty, and it’s a showcase of what the company can do for its clients...
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Why the Faraday Future EV is called the FF 91
Alphanumeric naming schemes for automobiles are nothing new. We don't love them but we understand why an automaker resorts to such naming conventions. It sets out a strategy for future model "names," and it also usually gives the customer a hint at what's in store for a given vehicle. So what does...
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BMW 5-Series tested, Jaguar E-Pace spied, electrified Lexus LS confirmed: Car News Headlines
BMW has introduced a redesigned 5-Series, one that’s stiffer, lighter and loaded with more tech than the outgoing model. The top of the range, for now, is the M550i xDrive which is proving quicker than the old M5. Jaguar is preparing a new SUV positioned below the F-Pace. Its arrival...
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778-hp Tesla Model S Electric GT racer does 0-62 mph in 2.1 seconds
Organizers of the Electric GT Championship on Thursday at the 2017 Autosport International in the United Kingdom confirmed some of the specs for the series’ race car based on the Tesla [NSDQ:TSLA] Model S P100D. Among the specs is a 0-62 mph acceleration time of just 2.1 seconds. To put that...
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2017 BMW 5-Series first drive review: playing the middle
BMW’s middle child has always had identity issues. Iterations of the 5er have had their moments, but it’s always worn hand-me-downs from the 7-Series and, quite frankly, we would’ve rather played with the 3-Series on a Saturday afternoon. You can imagine how hard this 2017 BMW...
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Lexus inadvertently confirms electrified LS
A hybrid model was noticeably absent when Lexus took the covers off its fifth-generation LS flagship sedan at last week’s 2017 Detroit auto show. The sole model was an LS 500 powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 delivering 415 horsepower and 442 pound-feet of torque. The related LC...
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Despite a price tag of around half a million dollars and the fact the vehicle barely squeezed into a regular parking spot, Mercedes-AMG’s G63 6x6 proved such a hit that a tamer, four-wheeled version was introduced in the form of the Mercedes-Benz G550 4x4². But the G63 6x6 is a pickup truck while the G550 4x4² is an SUV. It appears that enough people have been demanding Mercedes also introduce a G550 4x4² pickup as a prototype for just such a vehicle has been spotted. The engineers have attempted to disguise the vehicle with faux panels at the rear to make it resemble the...
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1-2-3 finish for Peugeot in 2017 Dakar rally
Peugeot’s new 3008 DKR has established itself as the undisputed king of the 2017 Dakar rally. The rugged machine scored a one-two-three finish in the grueling 5,600-mile trek through Paraguay, Bolivia and Argentina. On top was the talented Stéphane Peterhansel who now has 13 Dakar...
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This Week’s Top Photos: The 2017 Detroit auto show edition
It was all about big and bold vehicles at the Detroit auto show this year, and they didn’t come much bigger and bolder than the Audi Q8 concept. The concept hints at a production vehicle of the same name coming in 2018 and features a larger footprint than the related Q7, a fastback roof and a...
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Rolls-Royce looks back at a year filled with bespoke beauties
Rolls-Royce cars are expensive, rare, and endlessly luxurious. They're also sold to clients who often want what others can't have. That's why Rolls-Royce has its own special Bespoke department, which exists to make its demanding and discerning customers' dreams come true. This creates a world...
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Fiat Chrysler under investigation by Justice Department over diesel emissions
According to a report by Bloomberg, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is under investigation by the Department of Justice for a possible violation of the Clean Air Act. Bloomberg's report cites "people familiar with the investigation." As we learned yesterday, the EPA is accusing FCA of failing to...
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This VW Bus is a Hot Wheels car come to life
What's your daily driver? We're betting it's some kind of Accord, Camry, or Traverse. Why not a 1963 VW Bus with a 468-cubic inch Chevrolet V-8? That's the daily driver of the lunatic in this video from 1320 Video. Shout out to Road & Track for digging it up. As you can tell by the Chevy V-8...
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After a dearth of new product that ended up stretching for years, Audi has rebounded with most of its models either being redesigned or updated for 2017. Among the redesigned models are core offerings such as the A4 and Q7 as well as the more niche options such as the R8 supercar. What’s lacking are fuel-efficient options. Because of the diesel scandal, all of the previous TDI models are no longer on offer and Audi doesn’t have multiple electrified offerings to match rivals. Here’s a rundown of what you’ll currently find in Audi showrooms: 2017 Audi A3: Revised...
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Lexus brings its luxury lifestyle to the water with Sport Yacht concept
Many luxury car owners also love aquatic motoring, er, boating. Actually, it's probably fair to say that they prefer the term "yachting," depending on what size craft they pilot around their local river, sound, lake, sea, or ocean. Automakers like Mercedes-Benz and Aston Martin understand this...
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2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, EPA vs. FCA, 2018 Kia Stinger: The Week In Reverse
Dodge announced the 2018 Challenger SRT Demon; the EPA accused FCA of cheating on emissions tests; Kia unveiled the 2018 Stinger. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Tesla clearly didn't take kindly to Faraday Future saying the FF 91 is faster than the Model S in Ludicrous mode...
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VLF Rocket V8, 2017 Avatar Roadster, 2018 Toyota Camry: Today’s Car News
The Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] Mustang-based Rocket developed by Galpin Auto Sports and Henrik Fisker will now be manufactured and sold by VLF. VLF is the car company run by Fisker in partnership with Bob Lutz and Gilbert Villarreal and has three other products in addition to the Rocket. British...
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Ford GT gauge cluster changes to fit the driving mode
The hype train for the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] GT is once again in high gear. It seems like every enthusiast outlet made sure to get some seat time in the car on display at the 2017 Detroit auto show. Little did they know that Ford would soon be releasing a video detailing how the gauge cluster...
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Mustang-based Rocket super muscle car added to VLF lineup
Remember the Galpin Rocket? The 725-horsepower beast based on the sixth-generation Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] Mustang, co-designed by Galpin Auto Sports and Henrik Fisker. Unveiled at the 2014 Los Angeles auto show, the car turned out to be quite a hit and was even selected for the opening scene...
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