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Imagine driving a car and never having to think about refueling or charging it. That's not far from reality, says Evatran, which has developed a charging pad for the Tesla Model S that's set to hit the market within the next few weeks. Evatran's Plugless system provides wireless inductive charging at a rate of 7.2 kw per hour, which is enough to supply a Model S with about 20 miles of range every hour. For most commuters, that would provide nearly 200 miles of charge while parked at the office or essentially a full battery in a home garage. ALSO SEE: Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept is a...
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How to calculate vehicle cost of ownership
The world is expensive. It's something your parents might have told you growing up, but as a child, it means little. Once you become an adult with real bills, you suddenly realize your parents weren't kidding. One of the most expensive purchases you'll likely face? A vehicle. That brings us to...
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Every car from 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Dawn Patrol
It started at 6:21 a.m. when Marc Behaegel's 1954 Siata 208S Motto Spyder roared to life and didn't end until nearly 8 a.m. when Joan and Bernard Carl's 1970 American Motors AMX/3 Coupe crossed the line. Exactly 185 other cars had passed. Each year, dozens—not hundreds—of people brave a...
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This Hellcat-powered Ram 1500 cost over $90,000, still has 4WD
The world's waiting not-so-patiently for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] to shove the Hellcat V-8 powertrain into the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Because we know it's coming. But many Mopar faithful miss the SRT10—you know, the Ram 1500 pickup truck with the Viper V-10 powertrain? So what if...
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'Forza 6' gamers set new record with marathon 48-hour session
If you're into video games, you've no doubt thrown down a marathon session and gotten lost in your own virtual world. I know I can occasionally still find time to go traipsing around the post-apocalyptic landscape in the latest "Fallout." Still, that session might last a few hours, as I have many...
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2018 Volkswagen CC, Koenigsegg Agera RS, Lamborghini Centenario Roadster: Car news headlines
The first federalized Koenigsegg has landed in the U.S., and made its debut in Monterey last week. It's the Agera XS, which is a special build of the Agera RS. The owner is none other than Kris Singh,who also owns the first Lamborghini Veneno in the U.S. Some thought the Volkswagen CC was going to...
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Nearly sent to the salvage yard as a 26-year old car, this 1936 Lancia Astura Pinin Farina Cabriolet has led an especially storied—and lucky—history. Its most recent crowning achievement? Top honors at the 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. ALSO SEE: 2016 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion photo gallery The svelte black convertible was ordered new along with five siblings for a Lancia dealer in Italy. Pinin Farina (which is known today as Pininfarina) was commissioned to body the special convertible with its power top, curved glass windows, skirted rear fenders, and engraved...
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2018 Volkswagen CC spy video
Volkswagen is readying a new generation of its CC, as evidenced by prototype versions spotted in the wild. We now have a video of one of the prototypes, giving us an early taste of what the mid-size sedan will be like on the road. The prototype may be heavily camouflaged but we can already see that...
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Le Mans-winning Jaguar D-Type sells for record $21.8 million in Monterey
A Jaguar D-Type that won overall at the 1956 24 Hours of Le Mans was sold at auction Friday at the RM Sotheby’s event in Monterey, California for a record price. The final bid was a staggering $19.8 million, which together with auction fees brings the car’s selling price to $21.78...
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Veneno owner Kris Singh takes delivery of first U.S.-spec Koenigsegg Agera RS
Koenigsegg turned up to last week’s Monterey Car Week with the first federalized example of the Agera RS. The bright orange car is a special example dubbed the Agera XS and Koenigsegg has confirmed the owner is none other than American businessman Kris Singh. He’s the same person that...
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Ferrari Enzo designer unveils limited edition Kode57 supercar
Former Pininfarina designer Ken Okuyama, the man credited with the design of the Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] Enzo supercar, unveiled a new creation on Friday in Monterey, California during The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering event. The car is the Kode57, a limited edition, coachbuilt supercar from the...
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2016 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion photo gallery
Some have heroes with names like Griffey, Sayers, Butkus, Abdul-Jabaar, and Messier. For cars guys, the names are Gurney, Fullmer, Andretti, Foyt, McLaren, and many more. The difference is you can no longer watch Ken Griffey jack a homer, Kareem Abbul-Jabaar sink a skyhook, or Gale Sayers juke a...
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The Quail at Carmel's motorsports gathering this year didn't disappoint. Bugatti made its North American debut of the Chiron, and Lamborghini showed off its new Centenario Roadster, but there were plenty of other cars on display at the annual gathering at the golf course. The best of show was an unrestored Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] race car, but there were plenty of other winning models including the last McLaren F1 GTR Longtail ever made, and BMW's parade of race cars that'll take the track Saturday. Former New York Giants linebacker and talk show host Michael Strahan made the rounds around...
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Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Volante to debut at Pebble Beach
Aston Martin will introduce a new convertible version of its Vanquish Zagato coupe on Sunday at the 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, though the automaker has revealed the vehicle online today and confirmed a 99-car production run, matching the run of coupes. The convertible adopts Aston...
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Genesis links new luxury sedans to Amazon's Alexa
Hyundai's new upscale Genesis sub-brand has become the first automaker to develop a "skill" for Amazon's Alexa service, which will allow owners to speak certain commands to, say, an Amazon Echo that will then be pushed to their vehicles. The system is part of the new Genesis Connected Services...
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Would you do this to a Mercedes-Maybach S-Class?
Some view a vehicle as an extension of ones self, or another form to express yourself. This is why the aftermarket exists, and how custom car boutiques survive. You've burned your retinas before courtesy of Mansory—and now you get the displeasure of that burning sensation thanks to a new...
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Lamborghini just blew the roof off the insane Centenario
It's car week in Monterey and that can mean only one thing: Every luxury and sports car producing automaker is pulling out all the stops to grab attention of well heeled buyers and collectors alike. Lamborghini is no different, and it took this opportunity to give the world a roadster version of...
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Porsche fans love the GT350, bikers hate the earth, and more: This Week On The Forums
Generally, asking a couple how they met is an innocuous conversation starter. That said, lovebirds Donna Roberts and Mark Ellis have a particularly inspiring story, even if it might be a little difficult to tell in a stuffy room. Because as the New Zealand Herald reported this week, the pair hooked...
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We drove the 2017 Genesis G90; the 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 was spied; and Cadillac unveiled the Escala concept. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. Hyundai is in the process of building out its Genesis luxury brand, and the new 2017 G90 flagship is the first step. We slipped behind the wheel for a first drive and found it to be a perfectly fine luxury cruiser akin to the Lexus LS 460 rather than the German flagships. It's the car many thought Porsche wouldn't bring back, and yet, it's coming as a 2018 model. The 2018 911 GT2 is undergoing what is probably the final round of...
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W Motors and Iconiq unveil Seven electric van in Monterey
Monterey Car Week is known for its luxury and performance cars but this year’s event, currently underway, has seen the debut of an electric minivan concept from Chinese startup Iconiq. Normally an electric minivan wouldn’t even cause a blip on our radar but this one’s been...
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Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept is a mega electric coupe
Mercedes-Benz unveiled a new concept for its Mercedes-Maybach sub-brand on Thursday in Monterey, California as part of the ongoing Monterey Car Week. The concept is called the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6, and it’s in the form of a streamlined coupe with a large grille, slit-like lights and...
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Cadillac Escala concept, BMW 2002 Hommage, Mercedes-Maybach 6: Car News Headlines
Cadillac has surprised pretty much everyone with its Escala concept that was unveiled overnight in Monterey, California. The stunning sedan is based on the CT6 platform and is widely tipped to be entering production as a new flagship for the brand. It also signals the athletic new look future...
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Uber buys autonomous truck startup Otto
Ride-sharing giant Uber sees a future where it not only has a fleet of self-driving cars offering rides to the public, but also self-driving trucks transporting goods on the highway. Uber on Thursday announced the acquisition of Otto, an American startup with around 90 staff working on developing...
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Bugatti Chiron lands in Monterey
Bugatti’s new Chiron hypercar has made its official North American debut. The car is one of the star attractions of this week’s Monterey Car Week in California. Its first stop is The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering on Friday and then it heads to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance...
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