Detroit Auto Show
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It'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, the 2020 Explorer is meant to meet the needs of families when it launches this summer. Based on the new modular D6 platform that also serves the 2020 Lincoln Aviator, the Explorer shaves 200 pounds thanks to the use of high-strength boron steel. It doesn't go back to a body-on-frame design, but it...
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Hotter Subaru WRX STI S209 teased ahead of Detroit auto show
A hotter version of the Subaru WRX STI is coming to America, and Subaru has confirmed the car as the S209. We've already known about the car for sometime since Subaru's confirmation follows the discovery of a trademark application for the name made by the automaker last month. The world debut will...
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2020 Lexus RC F Track Edition spy shots
Lexus is preparing a more hardcore version of its RC F to target track enthusiasts. The car has been confirmed as the 2020 Lexus RC F Track Edition, and its debut will take place later this month at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The RC F Track Edition was previewed in...
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Lincoln teaser foreshadows return of Continental's suicide doors
After unending rumors, Lincoln appears to have teased the return of suicide doors for the Continental flagship sedan. The American luxury brand posted a teaser image and caption on social media on Thursday. The photo does not tease a new Continental itself, but instead features suicide door handles...
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2020 Cadillac XT6 3-row crossover debuting in Detroit
Cadillac will unveil a mid-size crossover SUV boasting third-row seats at next month's 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The information was confirmed to Automotive News (subscription required) by Cadillac on Wednesday, along with the name XT6. Prototypes for the XT6 have been...
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Mid-engine Corvette reportedly not debuting at 2019 Detroit auto show
The 2020 mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette will not make its debut at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, according to a new report. Those eagerly awaiting the most revolutionary Corvette in decades will need more patience, it seems. GM Authority reported the information Monday...
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Behold the slippery snake that will sit atop the nuclear warhead posing as an engine in Ford's next Mustang Shelby GT500. After confirming on Wednesday the debut of the new GT500 at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next January, Ford on Thursday released a new teaser photo showing the car's engine and famous “super snake” logo. The portion shown is the housing for the supercharger that will aid the 5.2-liter V-8 powering the car. The engine is expected to skip the flat-plane crank of the naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V-8 used in the Mustang Shelby GT350...
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Ford saves 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 for 2019 Detroit auto show
Muscle car fans hoping for a surprise reveal of the new Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 at this week's 2018 Los Angeles auto show are in for disappointment as Ford is saving the debut for January's 2019 Detroit auto show, a company spokesman confirmed to Motor Authority on Tuesday. Instead, the Blue...
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2019 North American Car & Truck/Utility of the Year finalists announced
On Wednesday, jurors narrowed down a list of semi-finalists to three finalists in each category for the 2019 North American Car & Truck/Utility of the Year awards. This time, the finalists for North American Car of the Year are: Genesis G70 Honda Insight Volvo S60 All three fended off a handful...
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2020 Toyota Supra confirmed for 2019 Detroit auto show
It seems like development of Toyota's new Supra is taking forever but now we finally have confirmation of the debut. As had been rumored for some time, the covers will come off the fifth-generation Supra at the 2019 Detroit auto show on next January. The car will reach showrooms late next summer as...
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Detroit auto show organizers confirm calendar change, outdoor showcase
The North American International Auto Show, more commonly referred to as the Detroit auto show, isn't known for its sunshine and warm temperatures, but that will change come 2020. The show's organizers, the Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) and its Executive Board, announced Monday plans to...
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Show-off blow off: Audi joins other luxury makes to skip 2019 Detroit auto show
Following similar announcements from Mercedes-Benz and BMW, Audi announced on Thursday that it will join the rival makes and no longer attend the Detroit auto show. It's the most recent in a series of blows to what many believe is North America's premier auto show. In a statement to Automotive News...
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Ford pulled off a huge surprise at this past week's 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit by presenting the original Highland Green 1968 Mustang driven by Steve McQueen in front of the cameras during filming of the hit movie “Bullitt.” Long thought to be lost, the car is in a fully original state and is still driveable. It was shown alongside a modern Bullitt Mustang unveiled to celebrate the movie's 50th anniversary this year. Ford also used the Detroit show for the return of the Ranger nameplate. The mid-size pickup isn't exactly brand new, though. It's an...
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2019 Jeep Cherokee video preview
Don’t call it a mistake but a mulligan. The 2019 Jeep Cherokee is the brand's second take. Jeep had a simple brief with the new Cherokee, with designer Mark Allen telling us that his team didn’t want to take all the weirdness out of it. The result is a blend of the Cherokee’s...
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2018 Ford F-150 diesel video preview
Long haulers know that there's nothing quite like an oil-burner under the hood. The instant torque and long-legged nature of diesel trucks has endeared itself to heavy-duty buyers for a long time. But a diesel powertrain has escaped the most popular light-duty pickup in North America. Until now...
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China’s GAC returns to Detroit auto show with GA4 sedan, Enverge concept
Chinese automaker GAC Motor returned to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit for the fourth time and brought with it three new vehicles, including an electric concept the automaker says is aimed at younger buyers. The state-owned company, which operates the Gonow and Trumpchi...
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2019 Toyota Avalon debuts in Detroit
Demand for mainstream sedans may be waning but not at Toyota it seems. A year on from redesigning its Camry, the Japanese firm has taken the covers off a redesigned Avalon. The new 2019 Avalon was presented for the first time on Monday at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit...
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2019 Hyundai Veloster N video preview
Hyundai has pulled off the surprise of the 2018 Detroit auto show, introducing the first North American member of its N performance line. The most-powerful Veloster ever, the N’s stats read like an enthusiast’s dream—a turbocharged 275-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder sends power...
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Who says auto shows can't surprise anymore? After releasing the details on its redesigned 2019 Veloster, Hyundai pulled a fast one on the 2018 Detroit auto show on Monday, introducing the first member of its long-awaited N performance line. The 2019 Hyundai Veloster N is the most extreme performance vehicle from Hyundai since the Genesis Coupe, arriving with a 2.0-liter, turbocharged 4-cylinder that packs 275 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. Peak torque is available between 1,450 and 4,700 rpm. Channeling the 2.0-liter's noise is a new multi-mode dual exhaust that breathes through a...
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2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt video preview
Fifty years ago a car chase on the streets of San Francisco between a Mustang and a Charger made movie history—at least for gearheads. That movie was "Bullitt" starring the ultra-cool Steve McQueen. In the years since, Ford has released two special edition Mustang Bullitt models and for 2019...
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50th Anniversary 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt cranks out 475 horsepower
Fifty years after Steve McQueen chased a 1968 Dodge Charger in a Dark Highland Green '68 Mustang to the delight of gearhead movie fans, Ford is releasing its third special edition model to commemorate that iconic movie car. That movie was "Bullitt" and the 50th anniversary Bullitt Mustang is the...
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The best cars and trucks we saw at the 2018 Detroit auto show
The 2018 Detroit auto show was full of trucks, Mustangs, Jeeps, concept cars, technology, and SUVs. All of the Detroit Three had full portfolios of pickups as headliners, but each had its own take on mainstream utility. Take a walk with us through the show floor to see the best of what we saw. For...
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2019 Ram 1500 video preview
The Ram 1500 full-size pickup changed the way we look at trucks when its big-rig style arrived more than two decades ago. Now, the new 2019 Ram 1500 sheds that butch look for a smarter, family-focused style loaded with tech and conveniences—and more room than ever. Ram has been working on...
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2019 Jeep Cherokee makeover reveals prettier face, turbocharged power
The 2019 Jeep Cherokee is a course correct for the iconic off-road brand, softening the polarizing style introduced in 2014 for something more in line with the brand’s other offerings. In refreshing the crossover, Jeep design boss Mark Allen told Motor Authority his team “didn’t...
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