1964 Pontiac Banshee Prototype XP-833 surfaces for sale, again

The one-off 1964 Pontiac Banshee coupe concept is once again for sale, this time in a listing at Hemmings. The asking price is a cool $1.2 million. The Banshee was an early attempt by General Motors to counter the Ford Mustang. Known internally as the XP-833, it was the brainchild of John Z. DeLorean, who was head of Pontiac at the time. More... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/hjmCO...

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GM patents Lego-like battery cells for EVs

General Motors has filed a patent application for battery cells with unusual shapes designed to aid cooling. Instead of the rectangular shape of the automaker's current Ultium cells, the patent application, first spotted by Motor1, discusses Lego-shapes that leave channels when the cells are assembled into modules. These channels could be used for... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/B5PHm...

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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz, Genesis GV60 Magma: This Week's Top Photos

Hyundai's Santa Cruz compact pickup truck was given a refresh. The exterior mostly stays the same, but the interior sports a new dash and the latest technology. Mercedes-Benz updated its G-Class, and the updates extend to the high-performance G 63 from AMG. The updated range arrives for the 2025 model year, and while the G 63 keeps the current... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/9BUhI...

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Vehicles will soon be able to detect loose lug nuts

The maker of Falken tires has developed technology to detect loose lug nuts, and the company plans to debut it on a production vehicle later this year. Sumitomo Rubber Industries has announced the new feature Sensing Core, which the company says can detect lug nuts that are loose by as little as one millimeter, without the use of dedicated... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/yVeML...

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2025 Toyota 4Runner, 2025 Audi Q7, 2025 Volvo EX30: The Week In Reverse

The 2025 Toyota 4Runner received a teaser, the 2025 Audi Q7 received a fresh face, and we drove the 2025 Volvo EX30. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The teaser campaign for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner kicked off. Toyota posted an image revealing part of the iconic SUV's new design. It's clear the new 4Runner, which will be new... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/jTaOP...

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2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA EV spied with new details

Mercedes-Benz is out testing prototypes for an electric compact sedan that will serve as the next-generation CLA-Class. Prototypes for a hybrid version are also out testing. The new design was previewed last year by the Concept CLA-Class, and Mercedes has confirmed the start of sales in 2025. The timing points to a likely arrival as a 2026 model... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/JyzXg...

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Lola Cars makes return as Formula E team

One of the most iconic names in racing is set to make a return this year, by establishing a team in the Formula E Championship. The U.K.'s Lola Cars announced on Thursday that it will partner with Yamaha to form the new team Lola Yamaha in time for Season 11 of Formula E, which is expected to start later this year. The provisional calendar won't... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/ViudZ...

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2025 Kia K4 sedan may spawn hatchback sibling in US

Kia used this week's 2024 New York auto show to introduce the new K4 compact sedan, which will replace the Forte when it arrives in showrooms in the second half of the year as a 2025 model. During the introduction, Kia presented a video that showed a hatchback version of the K4, a body style that Kia discontinued on the Forte in 2018. The video is... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/yUgG4...

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2025 Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid arrives with $192,995 price tag

A new generation of the Porsche Panamera hatchback starts sales this spring as a 2024 model, though only the base grade will be available initially. More options will arrive shortly after as 2025 models, including a Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid which Porsche this week confirmed will carry a starting price of $192,995, including a $1,995 destination... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/FxWi1...

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2025 Defender OCTA spied: Hardcore SUV coming

JLR (formerly Jaguar Land Rover) in 2022 launched a Defender equipped with a V-8, but a more hardcore V-8 grade is still in the works for the rugged SUV. It was confirmed this week by JLR as the Defender OCTA, and prototypes have been spotted in the wild. It's set to make a debut later this year, and we'll likely see it arrive as a 2025 model... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/fE3De...

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Ford readies 60th Anniversary Appearance Package for Mustang

The Mustang nameplate turns 60 this year and Ford will celebrate by launching a 60th Anniversary Appearance Package for the current car. The reveal is set for a special gathering Ford has planned at Charlotte Motor Speedway on April 17, which is the same date 60 years ago where the original Mustang made its debut at the New York World's Fair. No... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/cbIo1...

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Ferrari teams up with SK On on battery tech

Ferrari and battery supplier SK On will partner on advanced battery cell technology, the two companies announced Tuesday. SK On has been supplying batteries to Ferrari since 2019, initially for the SF90 Stradale plug-in hybrid and its open-top SF90 Spider variant, and then for the 296 GTB and 296 GTS plug-in hybrids. The two companies have now... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/P3Tjt...

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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz rolls in with fresh looks, tech

Hyundai will introduce a round of updates to its Santa Cruz compact pickup truck for the 2025 model year. Unveiled on Wednesday at the 2024 New York auto show, the 2025 Santa Cruz benefits from revised styling, a new dashboard design, added safety and convenience technologies, and extra capability for the rugged XRT grade. Hyundai said its... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/ueVEJ...

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VW to use Mobileye self-driving system for robotaxi service

Volkswagen Group last week announced a wide-ranging partnership with Mobileye, which covers the use of the Israeli company's self-driving technology for a robotaxi service. VW Group will also rely on Mobileye technology for automated driver-assist features to be used across a variety of its brands, including at Porsche. While the driver-assist... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/kcjTR...

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2025 Audi Q7 receives fresh face

Audi on Tuesday confirmed that the restyled Q7 three-row SUV previously shown for the European market is coming to the U.S. for the 2025 model year. A new front fascia and other smaller styling changes help freshen the Q7, which has been on sale in its current form since the 2017 model year (with an update for 2020). Up front, the grille gets... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/Qa3i2...

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Hardcore Defender OCTA SUV to debut in 2024

JLR (formerly Jaguar Land Rover) is no stranger to high-performance SUVs with beefy engines, and its next will be a hardcore Defender that will introduce the new performance sub-brand OCTA. Previously thought to be called the Defender SVX, the Defender OCTA has already been spotted testing in prototype form and is due for a debut later this year... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/9nVBg...

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Nissan to launch 7 new vehicles in US over next 3 years

Nissan on Monday announced a plan to introduce 30 new vehicles over the next three years, including eight electric vehicles and four plug-in hybrids. North America is set to receive seven of the new vehicles, including EVs, plug-in hybrids, and even series hybrid vehicles, which Nissan refers to as E-Power vehicles. Nissan's E-Power vehicles are... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/EA9qM...

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2025 Mercedes G-Class downsizes to inline-6, G 63 keeps V-8

The original Mercedes-Benz G-Class stuck around for four decades and was given multiple updates over the years to keep it fresh before a full redesign for the 2019 model year. It's not clear how long Mercedes plans to keep the current second-generation G-Class on the shelf before giving it a redesign, but the automaker will at least give the... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/Qudrt...

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New Genesis Neolun concept may signal future full-size SUV

Genesis will use the 2024 New York auto show on this week to present an electric full-size SUV concept called the Neolun. The automaker is known to be working on just such a vehicle, which is thought to carry the GV90 name into production, and the Neolun may be a taste of what's to come. Prototypes have already been spotted ahead of a market... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/xgBJ9...

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Genesis to target AMG, BMW M with Magma performance sub-brand

Genesis has hinted at launching its own performance sub-brand similar to the Hyundai N division for years, and now one has been confirmed by the automaker. Its name is Magma, pointing to some seriously hot stuff coming down the pipeline. Genesis said it plans to launch a high-performance Magma version of every model in its lineup, and to provide a... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/bIdre...

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2024 F1 standings: Ferrari starting to show some promise

The third round of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship got underway on Sunday with the Australian Grand Prix, a race where Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen wasn't the dominant driver for once. It started out like any other race, with Verstappen in the lead early on, but then his car suffered some trouble and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz, having missed... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/P73RS...

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Sainz leads Ferrari one-two at 2024 F1 Australian Grand Prix

Ferrari took home a one-two finish after an eventful Australian Grand Prix held on Sunday at Melbourne's Albert Park Circuit. Carlos Sainz, in his first race since his recent surgery for appendicitis, was the first to cross the finish line, with Charles Leclerc finishing just over two seconds behind. Rounding out the top three was McLaren's Lando... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/vT2Iu...

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Jeep honors past with 2024 Easter Jeep Safari concepts

As the Easter Jeep Safari kicks off for the 58th year, the off-road automaker continues its tradition of creating concepts for enthusiasts to drool over. On Monday, Jeep unveiled four concepts for the 2024 event, including two modified Wranglers, one Gladiator, and a Grand Wagoneer. Each concept gives a strong nod to the past in various ways while... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/YxXoa...

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Toyota developing color-changing paint

Toyota has filed a patent application for color-changing paint, a technology that could let owners or dealerships quickly change the colors of cars. As Toyota notes in the application—which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on March, 19, but originally filed in 2022—owners may want to change paint... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/iOL81...

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Bugatti Bolide enters final testing phase

Before the Bugatti Bolide track car starts production, the development team is getting input from a very experienced driver. Andy Wallace has won the triple crown of endurance racing, with victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, 24 Hours of Daytona, and 12 Hours of Sebring. He's also been a Bugatti test driver and brand ambassador since 2011... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/IzhOZ...

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2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron, 2025 Infiniti QX80: This Week's Top Photos

Audi took the covers off its long-awaited Q6 E-Tron this week. The electric compact crossover is a smidgen longer than the Tesla Model Y, and will start sales in the U.S. late this year both in regular and sporty SQ6 guises. BMW revealed the Vision Neue Klasse X, a concept that previews the automaker's rival to the Q6 E-Tron. It enters production... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/aVQps...

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Icon completes its 500th Toyota Land Cruiser restomod

Icon has completed its 500th Toyota Land Cruiser build, the California restomod specialist recently announced. Icon's New School Edition 1964 Land Cruiser FJ44 follows the same template as the 499 builds that preceded it. The exterior remains mostly original, with some subtle updates like LED headlights, power side steps, and new wheels. The... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/tBeiW...

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Ford Ranger Raptor, Fisker, Audi Q6 E-Tron: The Week In Reverse

We went airborne in the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor, Fisker halted production, and the Audi Q6 E-Tron debuted. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We drove the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor and sent it off jumps. The off-road pickup truck with remote-reservoir shocks features front and rear lockers, chunky 33-inch all-terrain tires, and... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/IVE6W...

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Aston Martin names current Bentley chief as new CEO

Aston Martin on Friday named Adrian Hallmark as its new CEO. Hallmark is currently CEO of Bentley and will start the new position at Aston Martin no later than Oct. 1. Bentley said in its own statement that it will name a successor for Hallmark in due course. Aston Martin's current CEO is Amedeo Felisa, a Ferrari veteran who held the CEO role at... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/5wOA7...

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Rimac teases hatch-like vehicle the company probably won't sell

Rimac Group founder Mate Rimac took to social media on Thursday to post a video that seemingly teases a new model, specifically a hatchback-like vehicle. He included a statement with the post that something in development at Rimac for the past five years will be unveiled on June 26. The video shows the silhouette of the vehicle juxtaposed with... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/kofg9...

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Potential 2026 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S spied for first time

Mercedes-Benz AMG is working on a new member of its GT Coupe family that's expected to sit somewhere between the current GT 63 grade and an upcoming plug-in hybrid range-topper that will likely be badged the GT 63 S E Performance. A prototype has been spotted and the lack of camouflage gear suggests a debut might happen later this year. The lack... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/zZYDM...

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Ferrari sued in US over alleged brake defect

Ferrari faces a lawsuit from some customers in the U.S., who allege the company neglected to address brake issues that they claim could lead to a partial or total loss of braking capability. The proposed class action, which is Nechev v. Ferrari North America Inc et al, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, No. 24-00516, was first... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/umraJ...

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Review: 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor induces rapture off-road and on

The “flight attendant” stepped back with a final warning: “There will be no pedals while the Ranger Raptor is in flight.” As instructed, I put the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor in second gear, the throaty exhaust mumbled its discontent as the revs dropped, then I floored it between two cones at Ford’s Raptor Assault School... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/Uxkqw...

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BMW Vision Neue Klasse X previews electric SUV due in 2025

BMW is working on its next generation of electric vehicles, known collectively as the Neue Klasse (German for “New Class”), and the first are coming up soon. They will be a sedan and SUV, sitting in the same segments as the 3-Series and X3. The SUV enters production in 2025 and the sedan is expected to follow shortly after. Previously... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/MHblA...

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2025 Infiniti QX80 arrives with concept car looks, turbo V-6 power

The Infiniti QX80 has been given a redesign for the 2025 model year, and the full-size SUV finally gains the looks and features to go toe-to-toe with offerings from established luxury marques. Buyers will have to pay a premium, though. The 2025 QX80 will be in showrooms this summer with prices starting at $84,445, including a $1,995 destination... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/rwHIZ...

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2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class adds 350e plug-in hybrid option

Mercedes-Benz on Wednesday revealed a new electrified option for its top-selling GLC-Class in the form of the 2025 GLC 350e plug-in hybrid. It's due in U.S. showrooms in the second half of 2024 and pricing information will be announced closer to that on-sale date. The latest GLC-Class arrived for the 2023 model year, initially with a sole GLC 300... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/CPLVX...

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Review: 2024 Ram 2500 HD Rebel compromises for capability

Ram Power Wagon buyers have always had to compromise on hauling capabilities. Ram’s solution came late in 2022 in the form of the Ram 2500 HD Rebel, an off-roader with more work capability. Unfortunately, the solution to Ram Rebel buyer’s problem comes with a list of compromises that gives the competition an edge. The idea was to make... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/g4afH...

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Tesla Roadster curved touchscreen patented

A recently published patent application hints that the second-generation Tesla Roadster might actually be close to production. The application, which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on March 12, shows a portrait-oriented curved display in the middle of dashboard—much like what Tesla showed at the... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/S7roe...

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Mercedes-AMG confirms first details for AMG.EA EV platform

After previewing it in the Vision AMG concept two years ago, Mercedes-Benz AMG has now confirmed the first details for its dedicated electric vehicle platform known as the AMG.EA. The platform is being developed fully in-house at AMG and is expected to debut in production form next year in a successor to the GT 4-Door Coupe. Prototypes for the new... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/yBHtT...

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2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 43 bows with turbo-4, RWD

A redesigned version of Mercedes-Benz AMG's GT sports car lands at dealerships this spring, but the range is not yet complete. On Tuesday, Mercedes unveiled the AMG GT 43 entry model. The GT 43 packs 416 hp, courtesy of a 2.0-liter turbo-4 shared with the related AMG SL 43 convertible that arrived for 2023 (as well as the AMG C 43 sedan). The GT... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/gL15e...

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2025 Mini John Cooper Works hot hatch spied

Mini's redesigned Cooper hatchback starts sales later this year as a 2025 model, though only the gas-powered version will reach the U.S. initially. Timing for the electric version hasn't been announced but it will likely be in 2026, when production of the EV starts at Mini's U.K. plant. Currently the EV is built exclusively in China. The gas... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/VXFgG...

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2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 43 bows with 4-cylinder, RWD

A redesigned version of Mercedes-Benz AMG's GT sports car lands at dealerships this spring, but the range is not yet complete. The GT, which has grown to enable 2+2 seating, arrives in GT 55 and GT 63 grades, both powered by AMG's familiar twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8. The engine delivers 469 hp in the GT 55 and 577 hp in the GT 63. A 9-speed... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/QqK2Z...

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2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron and SQ6 E-Tron revealed

After several delays, Audi's Q6 E-Tron has finally arrived, in both regular and sporty SQ6 E-Tron guises. It's confirmed to start sales in the U.S. late this year as a 2025 model, and specifications for this market will be announced closer to that on-sale date. The Q6 E-Tron is an electric compact crossover that serves as a plusher alternative to... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/2QYUd...

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Fisker halts production, warns it may need bankruptcy protection

Fisker has paused production of its sole model, the Ocean crossover, as it seeks to conserve cash while hunting for new funding. The electric vehicle startup on Monday said the pause in production will last six weeks and will also help “align” inventory levels. The company said it has delivered 1,300 Oceans in 2024 and has 4,700 of the... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/RXGr5...

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BMW Vision Neue Klasse X electric SUV set for March 21 debut

BMW plans to launch multiple electric vehicles in the years ahead based on a next-generation platform promising more power and efficiency than the automaker's current technology. The new vehicles are known as the Neue Klasse family, and the first to arrive will be a sedan and SUV sitting in the same segments as the 3-Series and X3. BMW has already... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/ylb7Y...

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Mercedes explores use of humanoid robots on factory floor

Mercedes-Benz will take a leaf out of Tesla's book and explore the potential use of humanoid robots on the factory floor. But rather than develop its own robots, à la Tesla's Optimus (nee Tesla Bot), Mercedes will partner with U.S. robot technology startup Apptronik. BMW in January signed a similar agreement with rival robot technology... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/cf7Ai...

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810-hp supercharger kit for 2024 Mustang's V-8 costs $9,995

Ford has a supercharger kit for the 2024 Mustang GT and Dark Horse models that cranks horsepower up to 810 hp. First previewed at the 2023 SEMA show on the Mustang FP800S concept, the kit is now available via Ford Performance at a cost of $9,995 (part number M-6066-M8800). Residents in California miss out as the kit isn't certified for road use in... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/30614...

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GM may be developing extendable truck bed

A pair of recent General Motors patent filings show potential extendable cargo bed systems for pickup trucks. Such a feature could give drivers the cargo capacity of a long bed when they need it, while maintaining the smaller footprint of a short-bed pickup the rest of the time. One application, titled "Pickup Truck Cargo Bed Extension Systems,"... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/0WUYB...

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2025 Polestar 3, 2025 Mercedes-AMG E 53: This Week's Top Photos

The 2025 Polestar 3 was priced this week and confirmed to start deliveries in the next few months. The electric midsize SUV will bring with it clean Swedish design, seating for five, and up to 517 hp. Audi's A3 compact range receives a mid-cycle refresh for the 2025 model year. Revealed this week, the updates are subtle, but the S3 variant is... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/bRw63...

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1930 Rolls Royce Phantom visits Jay Leno's Garage

The modern Rolls-Royce Phantom is the automaker's flagship luxury car, in part because of the pedigree built up by predecessors like the 1930 model featured on this episode of "Jay Leno's Garage." It's one of many impressive classic cars from California's Nethercutt Collection, and it's also one one of 25 examples with bodies from New York... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/R0quI...

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