Mercedes-Benz has just launched a new generation of its E-Class, and soon the car will face competition from a new generation of its closest rival, the BMW 5-Series. Today we have spy shots of a prototype for the new 5-Series Sports Wagon, or Touring as it’s known in most markets.

Our colleagues at The Car Connection have just driven the all-new Cadillac XT5. Compared to the SRX it replaces, the XT5 is improved in nearly every way. It’s quicker, better-handling, more refined, more comfortable, quieter, and more lavish than its predecessor.

Porsche’s Macan is getting a new base option that makes it even more affordable to hop behind the wheel of this stylish SUV. Its arrival ensures that Porsche still has an offering for under $50k.

You'll find all of these stories and more in today's car news, right here at Motor Authority.

2017 BMW 5-Series Sports Wagon (Touring) spy shots

Hellcat-powered Wrangler heads to Moab for 2016 Easter Jeep Safari

2017 Porsche Macan gets 4-cylinder base option, $48,550 starting price

2017 Cadillac XT5 first drive

Tesla Model S to go racing in new Electric GT World Series

2017 Mercedes-Benz S550e plug-in hybrid to get wireless charging

Volkswagen USA chief Michael Horn steps down

Google's autonomous car goes to Washington—and so do GM and Lyft

2017 Subaru Impreza teased ahead of 2016 New York Auto Show

Tesla sales bill in Utah sputters to halt after multiple changes

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