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During all of the hubbub of this week's 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Cadillac quietly announced plans for a performance sedan. No details have been released but during a recent investor meeting a teaser video of the sedan was shown, and it sounded like it was powered by a force-fed V-8. Ford and Volkswagen have given the first details on a wide-ranging alliance that will see the two automakers develop and build commercial vehicles for each other. One of the vehicles is a mid-size pickup truck that Ford will supply to VW, likely a next-generation Amarok. Ford has...
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Lamborghini Huracan Evo, Mercedes-Benz CLA, Atlis XT: This Week's Top PhotosLamborghini revealed an updated version of its Huracan dubbed the Evo. The updated supercar packs the same powertrain specs as the hardcore Performante model, and there's also a new computer system that can anticipate the driver's dynamic demands and adjust the chassis in advance to suit. Ford...
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2020 Toyota Supra, 2020 Ford Explorer, Lexus LC Convertible concept: The Week In ReverseThe entirety of the 2020 Toyota Supra leaked via video; Ford revealed the 2020 Explorer on a new platform; Lexus dropped the LC convertible concept. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. Ahead of its scheduled debut at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit...
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Lexus LC Convertible, Cadillac EV plans, Toyota Supra leak: Today's Car NewsLexus has provided the strongest hint yet that a convertible version of its stunning LC coupe is in the pipeline with the reveal of the LC Convertible concept. The car is a spiritual successor to the SC, which bowed out of production in 2010, and if built would give Lexus a suitable answer to the...
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2020 Ford Explorer, Brabham BT62 at Le Mans, Audi compact EV: Car News HeadlinesWe're still a few days out from the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit but one of the major attractions has already been revealed. We're talking about Ford's redesigned Explorer, which returns to rear-wheel-drive running gear and boasts an available twin-turbocharged V-6. The...
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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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BMW brought its self-riding motorcycle to the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show to show off its technology for the first time in the United States. The bike rode around by itself in a parking lot, looking like a motorcycle possessed. The concept BMW demonstrated at CES came to life after two years of work in the "ConnectedRide" program, which aims to learn more about the rider experience and develop better safety features for riders. Recall, BMW first showed off the self-riding motorcycle last September in Germany. The concept is capable of starting the engine, setting off, and riding on its...
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2020 Porsche 911 Cabrio, 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA, 2020 BMW 7-Series: Today's Car NewsIt was only last November that the covers came off Porsche's redesigned 992-generation 911, but already the German firm has unveiled the open-top version of the car, which it likes to call a Cabriolet. Like the coupe, the convertible is being introduced for the 2020 model year and initially will...
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2019 Nissan Leaf Plus comes with more power, rangeNissan on Tuesday finally unveiled a long-range option for its Leaf electric car. The 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus made its debut at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and will be in showrooms in the spring. Nissan didn't say how much the Leaf Plus would cost when it goes on sale. The Plus in...
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Jeep may have high-performance Gladiator Hercules pickup in the worksJeep revealed its long-awaited Gladiator pickup truck last November and now it appears off-road-focused brand may have a performance-oriented version in the works. On Tuesday, Motor1 spotted information posted on the Jeep Gladiator Forum. A forum staff member published what he calls inside...
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Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle starts just under $30,000, 0-60 in 3.5 secHarley-Davidson's hushed hog will start around $30,000 when it reaches showrooms later this year. The Wisconsin-based motorcycle maker announced Monday at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas that the electric LiveWire motorcycle will cost $29,799, not including destination charges...
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2020 BMW 7-Series, Subaru WRX STI S209, new Ferrari F1 boss: Car News HeadlinesBMW is preparing a major update for its 7-Series and the first photo of an unmasked version has hit the web. The update represents a mid-cycle refresh for the current 7-Series, which was launched in its current guise for 2016, and sees the BMW flagship sedan take on a much more distinctive look...
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It's the end of the road for Audi's European delivery option for buyers in the United States. Autoblog first reported last Friday the program came to an end with the conclusion of 2018. Motor Authority reached out to Audi for confirmation on the program's end and a spokesperson told us, "Due to recent changes in the distribution process and the manufacturing of key Audi models outside Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm, Audi AG has decided to end its European Delivery program for U.S. customers at the conclusion of 2018. As our product offerings continue to grow, we’re excited to find new and...
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Atlis XT, BMW iX3, Lamborghini Huracan Evo: Today's Car NewsAn American electric car startup by the name of Atlis has announced plans for a full-size pickup truck that has the potential to threaten the dominance of the Detroit 3's offerings. Atlis' truck is called the XT, and it's said to be coming in 2020 with a starting price of $45,000 and up to 500...
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Atlis XT 500-mile electric truck to challenge Detroit 3's pickup dominanceThere's another electric car startup that aims to challenge the bread and butter of the Detroit 3 automakers, by offering a full-size pickup truck boasting some serious numbers. The company is Atlis Motor Vehicles, which so far has been operating in stealth mode but this week revealed the XT, a...
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Mercedes 300SL AMG, 2020 Ford Explorer, 2020 Buick Encore: This Week's Top PhotosIt's hard to believe given today's interest in classic cars, but back in the 1990s a few extremely wealthy car enthusiasts with equally extreme levels of poor taste decided to violate original Mercedes-Benz 300SLs by stripping them down and having them rebuilt with modern parts. Thankfully, only 11...
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2020 Ford Explorer cop car revealed: Memorize these headlightsSpeeders and bad guys beware: There's a new cop car in town. On Friday, the covers came off the 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility. Based on the 2020 Ford Explorer, which will make its formal debut next Wednesday, the Police Interceptor brings new technology and better fuel economy to the men and...
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2020 Buick Encore, Mercedes-Benz 300SL AMG, Lego Corvette ZR1: Today's Car NewsA prototype for a redesigned Buick Encore has been spotted. With the popularity of the current model, which racked up 88,000 sales in the United States in 2017 and expected to have sold even better last year, Buick's design team was never going to rock the boat, and that's just what our spy shots...
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Lexus is about to unveil a more hardcore version of its RC F but a prototype has been spotted and reveals a lot about what we can expect. The car, to be known as the RC F Track Edition, is expected to benefit from less weight, more power, and track-tuned suspension. BMW's new full-size SUV, the X7, finally reaches showrooms in March. Only two models will be available at the launch, with prices starting at $74,895. That may be steep but BMW is loading the X7 with a generous list of standard features. Bertone is back...sort of. A new company is working on a pair of electric supercars, and it...
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$263K Ram 1500, 2020 Chevrolet Corvette, 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500: Top Stories Of 2018From a $263,000 Ram 1500 pickup truck and the mid-engine 2020 Chevrolet Corvette to the upcoming 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, Motor Authority published thousands of stories in 2018. Some were funny, some were sad, and some were just bizarre, but 10 stories really rose above the rest with...
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Subaru WRX STI S209, Suzuki Jimny pickup, Audi self-driving tech: Today's Car NewsOver the years, Subaru has treated fans in its home market with special versions of its WRX STI boasting extra power and less weight. The latest is the S209, which debuts next month at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and is slated for local sale. We expect it to pack even...
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Toyota could add Corolla TRD to challenge Golf GTI, Veloster NToyota has a new Corolla on its hands, one that doesn't look like something your grandma would drive—and the car could be destined to receive some performance upgrades to back its racy looks. Australia's Car Sales reported Thursday that a Corolla GR hot hatch is being developed to challenge...
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GMC Envoy to return? GM files for trademark, againGMC could be in for a new crossover SUV wearing a name from the past. Parent automaker General Motors filed once again for trademark protection of the name "Envoy" earlier this month. GM Inside News reported on the trademark filing, which explicitly says the name would be used specifically...
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Officials say future of Bondurant school is bright despite bankruptcyThe future of the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving is bright despite its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, according to an official working to stabilize the facility’s financial problems. “I think the future of the company is actually really pretty bright,”...
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