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Google says that a recent crash between one of its self-driving Lexus RX 450h test cars and a city bus happened due to an obstruction in the road and a subsequent miscalculation. The admission came this week at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, where Google’s autonomous driving boss Chris Urmson told a gathered crowd…

Pininfarina H2 Speed concept is an eco-friendly race car: Live photos and video

Mar 2, 2016

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Utilizing a hydrogen fuel cell, the zero-emission H2 Speed concept that debuted at this week’s 2016 Geneva Motor Show might be the cleanest racing car ever built. The concept was styled by famed Italian firm Pininfarina but engineering outfit GreenGT provided its low-emission expertise. A pair of electric motors fed by two hydrogen fuel cells…

2016 Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 Spyder First Drive

Feb 4, 2016

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Before this week, I had driven a Lamborghini once. It was a Gallardo Spyder and I drove it about four miles in the mid 2000s. That wasn’t enough time to get much of an impression, but I remember that the V-10 provided ridiculous power and an ear-searing engine note. The engine also vibrated like a…

Bentley Shows Off New Mulliner Options With Flying Spur

Feb 4, 2016

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Mulliner is the arm of Bentley that’s responsible for making dreams come true…to those who already have the means to make such things happen. It’s the bespoke customization department for Bentley, and it’s been offering up seriously luxurious options on already seriously luxurious vehicles. Now there are some new options, and Bentley has chosen…

Jaguar F-Type SVR, 2017 Audi R8, Fast 8: The Week In Reverse

Jan 22, 2016

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The 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR was revealed early; Audi priced the new 2017 R8; and Fast & Furious 8 will be called Fast 8. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. We had a hunch it was coming, but Jaguar wouldn’t confirm it. Now, we know, because the 2017 F-Type SVR was…

Arca Hoverboard, 2016 BMW i8, 1970 Hemi Cuda Convertible: This Week’s Top Photos

Jan 2, 2016

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Yes, hoverboards are real. We haven’t seen one for sale just yet but a company based in New Mexico may be about to change that. That company is Arca Space Corporation, which this week unveiled the ArcaBoard. It’s a working hoverboard that’s available for pre-order and due for delivery by April… the company promises. Toyota…

2016 BMW M2 Laps Nürburgring In 7:58?: Video

Oct 17, 2015

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The 2016 BMW M2 may have only been unveiled earlier this week, but BMW is already talking about the latest M model’s Nürburgring lap time. In its “official launchfilm [sic]” for the M2, BMW claims the car can lap the 13-odd miles of the full Nordschliefe in 7:58. For comparison’s sake, that’s six seconds slower…

2016 BMW M2, 2016 Lexus GS F, 2018 Honda Civic Type R: This Week’s Top Photos

Oct 17, 2015

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BMW’s new M2 finally landed this week, and boy was it worth the wait. The car is a rear-wheel-drive coupe packing a turbocharged straight-six paired with either a manual transmission or dual-clutch ‘box, and it may just be the better buy compared to BMW’s M4. Mitsubishi revealed a new crossover concept this week. It’s…

VW Concept Van Is Prepped For Global Racing Adventure: 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show

Sep 15, 2015

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