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Swedes, as you might expect, are partial to their Volvos. The Swedish brand is headquartered in Gothenburg and, according to the BBC News, more than one in five cars sold there are plucked from the Volvo lineup. Still, it was not a Volvo vehicle that claimed the top 2016 sales spot for a single model. That honor was claimed by the Volkswagen Golf. It's rather rare for Volvo to find itself in this position in its home market. The number one selling vehicle in Sweden has been a Volvo dating all the way back to 1962. Back then another Volkswagen pulled off the rare feat, but that car was the old...
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Ring Brothers bring their G-Code Camaro to Jay Leno's Garage
Mike and Jim Ring have their particular set of skills down pat. What they can do is take a classic muscle car and turn it into a one-off pro touring machine that isn't too over the top. That is, until you start digging a bit deeper into the design and engineering of a given project car. Then you...
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Ford details 7 of 13 electrified cars due by 2020, including Mustang Hybrid, electric SUV
In late 2015, Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] pledged to spend $4.5 billion over a five-year period to develop 13 new electrified cars by 2020. Ford on Tuesday identified seven of the 13 electrified cars in a company-wide strategy announcement that also outlined plans to create more jobs in the United...
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2018 Mercedes-AMG GLA45 spy shots
The Mercedes-AMG GLA45 may be classified as an SUV, but it is much closer to a hot hatch in reality. That doesn’t detract from the car’s ability to put a massive smile on your face, as we discovered during a first drive at the launch a bit over two years ago. With the entire GLA range...
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Ford Mustang Hybrid due in 2020, and it may be powerful
We all knew this day was coming, but it's just something an auto enthusiast can't prepare for. A Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] Mustang Hybrid is happening, and it will be here in just a handful of years. To be specific, 2020 is when the Mustang will add a hybrid model. Details are slim, but Ford...
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Porsche 917 replica, Pagani Huayra Roadster, Chrysler Portal concept: Car News Headlines
A British outfit by the name of Icon Engineering is close to completing a highly accurate Porsche 917 replica. One of the reasons the car is so accurate is that it has been modeled off David Piper’s original 1969 917. Pagani has confirmed plans to unveil the Huayra Roadster at the 2017 Geneva...
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Volvo has been developing self-driving cars for several years and in 2015 teamed up with fellow Swedish firm Autoliv, an automotive supplier specializing in safety systems, to share research to accelerate the development of the technology. On Tuesday, Volvo and Autoliv announced the formation of a joint venture called Zenuity to develop self-driving technology, specifically the software that controls a vehicle when in self-driving mode. Zenuity will initially develop driver assist systems and eventually a full self-driving system. Headed by Dennis Nobelius, the joint venture has around 200...
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2017 Ford Mustang preview
Ford Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] sixth-generation Mustang made waves when introduced for the 2015 model year. Finally, we were graced with a Mustang with independent rear suspension, which together with the steering and other chassis tweaks helped to deliver sports car-like handling. Since then...
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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA teased ahead of 2017 Detroit auto show
Mercedes-Benz’s GLA is about to receive its mid-cycle update and we’ll see it for the first time at the 2017 Detroit auto show. The automaker has released this single teaser shot which reveals a few subtle tweaks will be made as part of the update. The Mercedes GLA first went on sale in...
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Chrysler Portal concept is an electric van with Level 3 self-driving capability
Given the dearth of new product at Chrysler, it’s easy to think parent company Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] has forgotten about the brand. (With the demise of the 200 in December, the only Chryslers still in production are the 300 and Pacifica.) But that isn’t the case, it...
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Icon Engineering Porsche 917 is breathtaking in its detail
The Porsche 917 is one of the most insane automotive creations ever dreamt up by humanity, offering a performance level that remains as impressive today as it was during the 1970s, when it dominated events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Some iterations were tuned to deliver as much as 1,580...
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Exotic Rides does its best attempt at a LaFerrari look-alike with W70 supercar
No, you’re not looking at some backyard attempt at a Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] LaFerrari replica. It’s the W70 from Exotic Rides of Orlando, Florida, a mid-engine supercar whose design shares some obvious traits with Ferrari’s flagship and some of the Italian firm’s other models...
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These days you’ll find that the 2000s-era Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] GT is overshadowed by the 2017 model, but it’s still a thing of beauty worthy of being added to any serious collector’s fleet. A very special example, the first working prototype, is headed for auction. This represents a very rare opportunity as prototypes are almost always blocked from being sold to the public. Ferrari’s [NYSE:RACE] limited edition J50 based on the 488 Spider was built to celebrate 50 years of the marque’s sales in Japan. However, the car was also built as a design showcase to...
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Ford has some tips for driving through an ice storm
Oh, the weather outside may be frightful. Driving, however, can still be delightful. Since you've some place to go, here's what you should do if it snows and it snows and it snows. Well, actually, these tips are for when it's a bit more slick outside and you're facing down an ice storm. CHECK OUT...
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Ford GT-inspired Mustang available starting at $125,000
Remember the Ford GT-inspired custom Mustang from this past SEMA show, the one done by Zero to 60 Designs so well that Ford said it couldn't be called a Ford? Now you can buy it. Zero to 60 Designs is offering a limited run of 50 GTTs with pricing starting at $124,950. The original plan was to...
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Futuristic Chinese traffic-straddling bus abandoned, blocking traffic
Last summer, a seemingly cool "straddling bus" project in China made headlines. The futuristic thing swooped above traffic on rails at the side and center of the road. Well, after a whole lot of hoopla and promotion—including a happy video—it all came crashing down. Not literally, mind...
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Audi Q8, Ferrari J50, Chevy Corvette LT5: The Week In Reverse
Audi teased a concept previewing a new model called the Q8; Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] hinted that its J50 might preview its new design language; and more details emerged about a new V-8 engine code-named the LT5 bound for the Chevrolet Corvette. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at 'Motor Authority.'...
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France builds first stretch of solar road--at $5.2M per kilometer
The French government in early 2016 pledged to install over a five-year period 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) of roads lined in solar panels. The first kilometer has now been completed, on the Route RD5 between the towns of Tourouvre and Gué-à-Pont. Called Wattway, the so-called solar...
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A prototype for Mercedes-Benz’s next-generation GLE has been spied again, and this time we have video of the tester. The mid-size SUV is expected on the market in 2018, as a 2019 model. Another next-generation SUV making headlines is Infiniti’s redesigned QX50. The Japanese brand has unveiled a striking concept that previews the vehicle. A BMW M1 has been sitting in a garage in Italy for over three decades. Incredibly, the rare supercar had been used as a makeshift shelf for miscellaneous junk. You'll find these stories and more in today's car news, right here at Motor Authority...
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Caterham still dreaming of mainstream sports car
Caterham, best known for its continuation of the Lotus Seven legacy, was until 2014 set to launch a mid-engine sports car that could challenge the Porsche 718 Cayman and Lotus Elise. The car was being developed in partnership with Renault which planned its own version to be sold under the Alpine...
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Might Alfa Romeo, Maserati be up for sale?
While Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne has been adamant that Alfa Romeo is not for sale, some industry analysts see the sale of Alfa Romeo along with fellow Italian brand Maserati as being entirely possible. FCA’s share price was on the decline for much of 2016, with around $7...
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HERE and Mobileye join forces to create highly-detailed maps for self-driving cars
A cloud-based database of highly-detailed maps updated in real time will be essential for self-driving cars, as they can provide information on traffic and road conditions far beyond a car's onboard sensors. Two of the leading firms developing such maps have now joined forces to help accelerate the...
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BMW M1 found after 34 years in Italian garage
What's the best thing to do with a BMW M1 supercar? If your answer is to drive it just under 4,600 miles then let it sit in a garage for 34 years to be used only as a makeshift shelf for miscellaneous junk, then you are just as crazy as the former owner of this now-rescued M1. Between 1978 and...
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Porsche 918 Spyder hit with lower control arm recall
Porsche has built a truly amazing hypercar known as the 918 Spyder. It's a hybrid hero that's capable of blasting up to a top speed of 210 mph or cruising through a city silently in full electric mode. It's expensive, rare, and amazing. It's also being hit with a fresh recall, which is one in a...
Jeff Glucker