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It's either the world's cheapest Bugatti Veyron or the world's most expensive Mercury Cougar. For $59,900 here on eBay, this remarkably convincing kit car will turn heads—lots of them—for, oh, millions less than the real McCoy. The listing doesn't go into a lot of detail other than to say that the Bugatti-copying body is made of fiberglass and that underneath is actually a 2001 Mercury Cougar. To refresh your memory, the 2001 Cougar was a two-door hatchback coupe engineered primarily by Ford Motor Company's [NYSE:F] European division, which sold it wearing a Blue Oval. It shared...
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This Week’s Top Photos: The 2016 New York Auto Show edition
There were plenty of surprises at this past week’s New York Auto Show but one of the best was the unveiling of the updated 2017 Nissan GT-R. The changes are the most significant since the GT-R’s 2009 debut, and they’re likely the last before an all-new version of Godzilla arrives...
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Fast and Furious' Michelle Rodriguez hits 201 mph in Jaguar F-Type SVR: Video
Jaguar said when it unveiled its new F-Type SVR that the coupe could hit 200 mph, but Fast and Furious actress Michelle Rodriguez proved them wrong. In her hands, the F-Type SVR topped out at 201 mph, which was both the fastest the coupe has driven and the highest top speed she has achieved on her...
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Federal judge extends deadline for VW's diesel fix
A federal judge has pushed back the deadline to April 21 for Volkswagen and regulators in the United States to come to an agreement on a fix for the German automaker's diesel cars. Previously, the deadline was set for March 24 for VW to figure out how it will modify 600,000 cars sold in the U.S...
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Porsche dies on track, kid asks to borrow a Corvette and more: This Week On The Forums
The Terminator series has long warned us of the perils of artificial intelligence. Fortunately, before the machines decimate humanity, they'll at least provide some levity. For proof? Just see the catastrophic failure of Microsoft's recent "Tay" experiment, which was spectacularly summarized with...
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1,800-hp Lamborghini Huracán destroys 1/4 mile in 7.8 seconds: Video
A modified, but still street legal Lamborghini Huracán has practically flown through the quarter mile in just 7.807 seconds, a phenomenally fast run made possible thanks to a host of performance modifications. The rocketship Lamborghini in question was modified by Underground Racing to the...
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Nissan unveiled the refreshed 2017 GT-R; Acura introduced an updated MDX with a hybrid option; and Lincoln showed off a Navigator concept. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. Nissan has given the GT-R its largest refresh since it was introduced in 2009. The updated car debuted this week at the New York Auto Show and arrives for the 2017 model year. The Japanese sports car features more power, updated styling, better aerodynamics, and a revised interior. Nissan says the new GT-R will go on sale this summer. While we've been expecting a hardtop version of the new Miata for...
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Lamborghini builds 5,000th Aventador
Lamborghini has reached a milestone for its V-12-powered Aventador: 5,000 have been built at the Italian automaker's Sant'Agata Bolognese assembly plant. If you're counting, that's 60,000 cylinders slid into the wedgy supercars since the first Aventador rolled off the line in February of 2011...
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New “Bandit” Trans Am, 2017 Nissan GT-R engine, 2017 Camaro ZL1 Convertible: Today’s Car News
Yes, there’s a new “Bandit” Trans Am, and it’s even been approved by the Bandit himself, actor Burt Reynolds. The car was created by Trans Am Depot using a donor Chevrolet Camaro, and just 77 examples will be built, each bearing Reynolds’ signature. Nissan has released...
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Mercedes-AMG confirms GLC63, drift mode for new E63
Mercedes-AMG had an onslaught of new performance cars on show at this week’s 2016 New York Auto Show. The list included the updated CLA45 and new E43 sedans, the new GLC43 and GLC43 Coupe SUVs, and the stunning C63 Cabriolet. The official tuner to Mercedes-Benz also confirmed in New York that...
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Burt Reynolds introduces the new 'Bandit' Trans Am: Video
Pontiac may no longer be around but you can still go and buy a new Trans Am. You can even buy one approved by the Bandit himself, actor Burt Reynolds. The folks at Trans Am Depot, which for years have been building new Screaming Chickens based on the bones of the fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro...
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2017 BMW 3-Series GT spy shots
BMW’s latest 3-Series sedan and Sports Wagon recently received their respective mid-cycle updates, which means the various other 3er variants are due to receive some updates of their own in the not too distant future. One of these is the 3-Series Gran Turismo, which was introduced for the...
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Toyota has revealed full details for its hybrid Le Mans prototype that will compete in the 2016 World Endurance Championship, the highest echelon for endurance racing and whose highlight is the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The car is the TS050 Hybrid, which like it its TS040 predecessor will compete in the premier LMP1 Hybrid class alongside similar prototypes from Audi and Porsche. Unfortunately, Nissan has confirmed its own LMP1 project has been canned. A major change for the TS050 compared to the TS040 is a downsized engine. While the previous car featured a naturally-aspirated 3.7-liter V-8 for...
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Nissan details how its GT-R engine is built: Video
The divide between mass production and hand crafting has reached the world of mainstream car brands, albeit only for a few select models. One of these is Nissan's GT-R. Earlier this week at the New York Auto Show, Nissan took the wraps off of an updated version of the R35-series GT-R, which in...
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Dodge expands popular Go Mango color to all Chargers, Challengers
All of Dodge's 2016 Chargers and Challengers can now Go Mango, the automaker announced today. That's not the name of a new dance move. Rather, it's a heritage-inspired color that was heretofore only available on Charger and Challenger SRT models. Dodge confirmed the expanded availability of the...
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2017 Kia Cadenza debuts with new look, 8-speed auto
We’re not sure what took so long over at Kia, but the automaker finally confirmed today at the New York Auto Show what goes under the 2017 Cadenza's new skin when the car arrives in American showrooms later this year. The big sedan, which is related to the Azera that’s made by...
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2017 Toyota Highlander gets revised look, 8-speed auto: Live photos
If you’re looking for a reliable and somewhat roomy SUV with third-row seats, the Toyota Highlander is a worthy option. The model, which is closely related to the Lexus RX, also won’t bust the budget like so many of the more premium offerings in this segment. The current Highlander...
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2017 Fiat 124 Spider Elaborazione Abarth debuts in New York: Live photos
Fresh from its world debut at the recent Geneva Motor Show, the Abarth version of Fiat’s new 124 Spider has just touched soil in the United States. The car, which for our market is known as the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Elaborazione Abarth, is on show this week at the 2016 New York Auto Show. The...
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Show up to your local Volvo dealer with a $100,000 check and you'll be able to afford most, but not all, of the automaker's new models. That's because Volvo is introducing an ultra-luxurious model dubbed the XC90 Excellence for 2017. It made its local debut this week at the 2016 New York Auto Show. At $105,895, including a mandatory $995 destination charge, the XC90 Excellence is more than double the price of a base XC90, which starts at $44,945. It's the most expensive Volvo ever offered to American buyers, and it's also the most luxurious. That extra 60 grand over the base XC90 price tag...
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2017 Chrysler 300S gains Sport Appearance Packages
Chrysler's flagship sedan will receive a mild styling nip-and-tuck for the 2017 model year highlighted by a pair of styling packages for its interior and exterior. The Sport Appearance Packages are offered separately for both the interior and the exterior of the full-size four-door, which was last...
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2017 Volvo S90 priced from $47,945
Volvo has announced pricing for its all-new S90 sedan that arrives in showrooms this summer. The Swedish automaker says it has officially opened the ordering banks today for the car, which will initially be available as either the T5 Momentum, at $47,945, or the T6 AWD Momentum, at $53,945. Those...
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2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible debuts in New York: Live photos and video
Look out performance fans as Chevrolet has just dropped the first photos and details on the 2017 Camaro ZL1 Convertible. The car was rolled out today at the 2016 New York Auto Show where the ZL1 coupe was shown for the first time just yesterday. The specifications of the ZL1 Convertible are...
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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk ready to go off-road: Live photos
Jeep has revived its off road-oriented Trailhawk badge for the brand’s updated 2017 Grand Cherokee, which debuts today at the 2016 New York Auto Show. With a moniker last used on the 2014 Grand Cherokee (although also offered on the smaller Cherokee), the Trailhawk model appears to slot in...
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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit revealed: Live photos
Shooting for the stars, Jeep’s rebooted, range-topping Grand Cherokee Summit boasts an updated look inside and out for 2017. It’s part of an updated Grand Cherokee range that’s on show this week at the 2016 New York Auto Show. ALSO SEE: 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk ready to...
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