2020
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The truck wars are on for 2019. On Monday the 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty reported for duty with a tweaked design, new and updated powertrain options, and more tech to make towing easier. Gas or diesel 2020 Super Duty buyers will have three engines to choose from: two gas- and one diesel-powered. The standard gas-powered 6.2-liter V-8 returns, but a new Ford-built 7.3-liter gas-powered V-8 engine option joins the lineup this year as does an upgraded 6.7-liter turbodiesel V-8 engine. Ford said the updated diesel engine and new gas unit hook up to a Ford 10-speed automatic transmission while the...
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2020 Porsche 911 S models start at $114,550, configure your ownThe 2020 Porsche 911 is here and it's spectacular. So far, Porsche has only announced the S and 4S models in coupe and convertible form, and we've driven the coupes. Without fanfare, Porsche added the 2020 models to its car configurator when the coupes were introduced in November at the 2018 LA...
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2020 Lincoln Aviator priced to fight at $52,195More than a decade on since the nameplate was last in production, Lincoln's Aviator is finally back, and better than ever. The 2020 Aviator unveiled earlier this month at the 2018 Los Angeles auto show is a credible alternative to mid-size luxury crossover SUVs from the German brands, and thus it's...
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2020 GMC Sierra 2500 Heavy Duty revealed: Tech-focused towing machineTrucks are designed to work and the 2020 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty lineup has a laser focus on towing. Unveiled Tuesday, the 2020 GMC Sierra HD family of pickup trucks is larger with more chrome, more lights, and more tech than before. Built to haul Hauling—whether it's a trailer, boat, or load...
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2020 Porsche 911 S and 4S first drive review: Unflappable by designValencia, Spain may hug the Mediterranean coast, but this morning it’s a chillier than normal 45 degrees and the massive tires on the 2020 Porsche 911 have gone stiff in the crisp air. That’s no good when the next thing they’ll do is scrabble for grip during track laps that could...
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2020 Toyota Supra #001 sells for $2.1M at Barrett-Jackson auctionToyota only unveiled its long-awaited 2020 Supra sports car a week ago at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. And while the reborn sports car isn't due in showrooms until the summer, the first retail example has already been sold. Toyota offered up the first retail example...
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Despite numerous air vents on its body, the 2020 Toyota Supra does not actually make use of them for any sort of cooling or aero functions. However, they can be made functional. The Supra's lead engineer, Tetsuya Tada, told Road & Track in a Wednesday report that the blocked off plastic vents can turn functional, and were developed with a Supra race car in mind. The chief engineer explained his team built a Supra race car halfway through development of the production road car and the vents all over the sports car's body are leftover from the race car's design. Tada said the race car...
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2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S laps 'Ring in 7:25, or 5 s faster than previous generationPorsche has a new 911 on its hands, the 992 generation, and naturally it's faster than the model it replaces. However, we've just learned that the performance gap isn't a small one, at least when it comes to the Carrera S variant. Speaking on Thursday during a drive event for the redesigned 2020...
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VW won't offer V-6, AWD, or manual transmission in 2020 PassatThe 2020 Volkswagen Passat will go it alone, at least in terms of what's under its updated body. Mike Lovati, VW's U.S.-market chief product planner for the Passat, told Motor Authority at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit that the Passat will move forward with only a...
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2020 Kia Telluride is a new option for the big SUV crowdFamilies in the market in for a spacious 3-row, 8-seat crossover SUV from a mainstream brand have a new option in the form of the 2020 Kia Telluride. After treating us with a preview last fall, Kia has now given its Telluride a proper auto show debut, with the covers coming off on Monday at the...
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2020 Volkswagen Passat: More of the same for American-made mid-sizerVolkswagen unveiled a new version of its Passat on Monday at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, but fans hoping for major changes are in for disappointment as the car is an update of the existing model which dates back to the 2012 model year. The new Passat arrives in...
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2020 Toyota Supra: The return of sports car excitement at ToyotaToyota may be known for quality, reliability, and cars with all the handling prowess of a warm bath, but the Japanese brand has been injecting some emotion into its cars for a few years now. It's also been building some sports cars, though with the help of other brands. First it was the Toyota 86...
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It's been less than a week since the 2020 Ford Explorer made its formal debut, and the Blue Oval's already expanding the crossover SUV's lineup. On Monday at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Ford introduced the 2020 Explorer hybrid and ST models to give Americans more options in the showroom. Set to replace the Explorer Sport in the lineup, the Explorer ST will be the most-powerful model in the lineup. It gets the 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 from the Platinum model but here it's retuned and given more boost to produce 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque. All-wheel...
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2020 Lexus RC F unveiled in Detroit with track-ready flagshipLexus introduced an updated RC for 2019 but noticeably missing was the updated version of the RC F sledgehammer. It turns out the Japanese brand had much bigger plans for its high-performance coupe. Unveiled Monday in Detroit at the 2019 North American International Auto Show was a new RC Track...
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2020 Cadillac XT6 luxury three-row crossover first look: Welcome to the aspirational neighborhoodYou know the type. The suburban home with Hardie board siding, a gabled garage, and HOA-friendly lawn decorations. If it weren’t for the new 2020 Cadillac XT6 parked in the 2+1 garage, there'd likely be a Denali or Jeep Grand Cherokee parked next to the Escalade instead. Now, there are more...
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2020 Ford Explorer revealed: Sleeker, stronger, loaded with techIt's been nearly a decade since the Ford Explorer ditched its truck-like roots to become the crossover America knows today. After its debut on Friday in cop car form, the 2020 Ford Explorer arrived Wednesday in civilian trim. With better packaging, new technology, and more capability than before...
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2020 Porsche 911 Cabriolet revealed with new looks, faster top operation, more powerThe 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera, the so-called 992 generation, will take its time to roll out in its various versions in 2019. We saw the S and 4S coupe models at the 2018 LA Auto Show in November, and Tuesday we got our first official look at the same versions of the Cabriolet body style. Like the...
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2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA brings its svelte looks to CESMercedes-Benz scored a hit with the original CLA. Combining sportiness and style, its attributes helped shine a positive light on the German firm's full compact car portfolio. Now a redesigned model has been revealed, with the covers coming off Tuesday at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las...
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The first Mercedes-Benz product from Daimler's new EQ sub-brand for electrified cars was revealed last fall in the form of the 2020 EQC. The small electric SUV isn't due in showrooms until mid-2020, but Jay Leno was recently able to sample a pre-production example and has given us the lowdown. Also on hand to detail the vehicle is Mercedes engineer Bastian Schult. He provides interesting insights on the design of the car, the ideal care of the battery, and issues of compliancing across various markets. However, when it's time for a drive, Leno seems to be most interested in the car's...
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2020 Porsche 911 Cabriolet spy shotsPorsche last month unveiled a new generation of its 911, the 992, and today we have a new set of spy shots of the convertible body style. The prototype is for the Carrera S Cabriolet, though the basic design will be common to all 992-generation Cabrios. The styling is clearly evolutionary. This is...
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Porsche's "Mr. 911" is moving on and the newest sports car will be his swan songThere are many Porsche purists out there but just one "Mr. 911" as far as the automaker is concerned. Porsche announced Tuesday at the 2020 Porsche 911's debut that August Achleitner, 63, will move on from the iconic sports car—just as the company revealed his final act. On Friday, Porsche...
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2020 Porsche 911 configurator now liveThat didn't take long at all. Days after Porsche revealed the 2020 Porsche 911 at the 2018 LA Auto Show, the brand has already launched the full online configurator for the sports car. Of course, this means we had to take a deep dive into the optional features and extras buyers will be able to...
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2020 Hyundai Palisade revealed: Three-row SUV with family mattersHyundai's on-again, off-again relationship with crossovers not named "Santa Fe" is complicated. The 2020 Hyundai Palisade that just made its debut for the 2018 LA Auto Show isn't named Santa Fe either, but follows closely the Santa Fe XL that it replaces atop the automaker's lineup. When it goes on...
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Mopar already has over 20 accessories for the 2020 Jeep GladiatorThe 2020 Jeep Gladiator won't be short on accessories and light performance parts. Mopar revealed a decked-out Gladiator at the 2018 LA Auto Show on Thursday to highlight 20 of the new accessories owner can add to their future Jeep pickup. Eventually, Mopar and Jeep will offer over 200 accessories...
Sean Szymkowski