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Netflix will soon let fans of "The Fast and the Furious" franchise dive into an animated series. But we won't see familiar characters in the new animated series. Instead, Netflix said in its announcement Monday that the series will revolve around Dominic Toretto's (Vin Diesel) teenage cousin, Tony Toretto. Per the streaming service, "Tony and his friends are recruited by a government agency to infiltrate an elite racing league serving as a front for a nefarious crime organization bent on world domination." Sounds like "Fast and Furious" to us, but we'll wait for more. The series is part of an...
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Mercedes A-Class sedan, Range Rover 6x6, Audi S8 spy shots: Today's Car NewsMercedes-Benz has revealed its first-ever A-Class sedan. The version shown has been designed specifically for the Chinese market but we'll see an A-Class sedan in the United States later this year. It's due in the fall as a 2019 model. A design firm specializing in superyachts has designed a Land...
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Ford's new Focus ST tipped to receive RS's 2.3-liter engineFord has just redesigned its Focus but the sporty ST version isn't quite ready yet. (The debut is expected to take place at the 2019 Geneva auto show next March.) Prototypes for the new Focus ST suggest the car will follow a familiar path in terms of styling, but what's making up the mechanicals...
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Edd China's new show, BMW 8-Series spy shots, VW ID R: Car News HeadlinesIf you've never heard of Edd China, we're sure you're familiar with his popular television show “Wheeler Dealers.” China was the mechanic component of the show but he called it quits last year after 13 seasons. The good news is that he isn't retiring just yet. Instead he's coming out...
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Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, Buick Enspire, BMW M2 Competition: This Week's Top PhotosFord's latest prototypes for the Mustang Shelby GT500 are wearing the least camouflage gear yet. Clearly visible are the car's new aero elements, massive brake discs, and the famous cobra badge. Another vehicle we spied this week is the next-generation Ford Focus ST. There's expected to be a...
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2019 BMW M2 Competition, 2019 Lexus ES, 2020 Volkswagen Golf: The Week In ReverseBMW revealed the 2019 M2 Competition; Lexus showed a picture of the 2019 ES before its debut in Beijing; we spied the 2020 Volkswagen Golf testing. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at 'Motor Authority.' The BMW M2 is an enthusiast's dream and for 2019 it's getting better. It becomes the M2...
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Cadillac's three-row crossover SUV has finally been spotted. The Lincoln Aviator-rival is expected to go by the name XT6 and reach showrooms by the middle of next year. Mercedes-Maybach's concept for the 2018 Beijing auto show has been revealed early. It blends elements of SUVs and sedans and previews the look of the next-generation Mercedes-Benz GLS. Porsche's 911 GT3 RS only has a naturally aspirated six-cylinder engine but that hasn't stopped it from being one of the fastest cars in production. In fact, just two other production cars have lapped the Nürburgring faster. You'll find...
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Presidential limos, Brabham supercar, VW ID R electric racer: Car News HeadlinesBoth President Trump and Putin are set to receive their respective presidential limos this summer. Details are scarce for security reasons but we already have a good idea of what each will look like thanks to our spy shots. The Brabham race team launched by legendary Australian Formula 1 driver...
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BMW M2 Competition, Aston Martin DBS, Porsche 911 Turbo: Today's Car NewsBMW's M2 has spawned a spicier Competition model. It generates 405 horsepower from the same engine found in the M3/M4, and if you're considering buying one we'd say don't even hesitate for a minute on pulling the trigger. You will not be disappointed. Aston Martin's replacement for the Vanquish...
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Buick Velite 6 hybrid and electric cars bound for ChinaBuick on Wednesday revealed a new electrified car called the Velite 6 that's due to hit the Chinese market this year. It's a follow-up to the Velite 5 extended-range electric sedan Buick launched in China last year, the brand's biggest market. However, unlike the Velite 5, which is really just a...
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New Hyperloop test track under construction in FranceThe world's third Hyperloop test track is now under construction in France. Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) announced on Sunday that construction is underway for a kilometer-long (0.62-mile) test track near its research and development center. The California-based HTT is one of three...
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Shelby GT500 spy shots, Focus ST spy shots, Maybach SUV concept: Car News HeadlinesFord's latest prototypes for the new Mustang Shelby GT500 are wearing the least camouflage gear yet. Clearly visible are the car's new aero elements, massive brake discs, and Cobra badge. Another Ford making the spy shots round is the sporty ST variant of the recently revealed fourth-generation...
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A 75-year-old central Minnesota man has been arrested after police discovered he'd spread nails across the road outside of his home to punish speeding drivers over the course of a few months. Police charged Joseph Kurimay with one count of damage to property after an investigatioln into the nail damage began last October, local CBS news affiliate WCCO reported on Friday. It began after a woman reported to police that a nail punctured her tire. After a local shop examined the nail, the shop noted that a number of vehicles had shown up with similar damage. Police confirmed that the shop had...
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VW Golf spy shots, Katech Corvette Z06 engine, Bugatti telemetry: Today's Car NewsVolkswagen engineers are out testing the next generation of the Golf hatchback. The new car is still at the test mule stage but the first prototypes should be out soon since production starts next year. The folks at Katech have developed another impressive engine, this time for the Chevrolet...
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Porsche 911 Speedster, Lamborghini Aventador SVJ, Aston Martin Vantage: This Week's Top PhotosThe 991 generation Porsche 911 is on its way out, and Porsche is preparing a special 911 Speedster variant to send it off. A prototype was spotted this week, revealing signature Porsche speedster design cues such as the double-bubble rear deck and raked windshield. Another car we spied this week is...
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Aston Martin Vantage, Chevrolet Camaro, Toyota Supra: The Week In ReverseWe drove the 2019 Aston Martin Vantage; spied the 2019 Toyota Supra testing; and saw the covers come off the updated 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at 'Motor Authority.' We slid behind the wheel of the new 2019 Aston Martin Vantage to find out if it has what it takes to...
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Porsche Panamera, Maybach concept, Aston Martin Rapide: Car News HeadlinesPorsche's Panamera is an impressive beast, even in base trim. The base car has 330 horsepower on tap and plenty of luxury, though we'd still add some options like rear-wheel steering and air suspension. Mercedes-Benz's soft reboot of Maybach is miles ahead of where the brand was during its...
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Porsche 911 Speedster, Hybrid Kinetic K350, BMW self-driving car: Today's Car NewsPorsche has been spotted testing a new 911 Speedster. The car is the final variant of the current 911 generation before the redesigned 992 rolls in. Chinese electric car startup Hybrid Kinetic will use this month's 2018 Beijing auto show to present two concepts. One is a small SUV called the K350...
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Aston Martin has a new Vantage on its hands but is it different enough to warrant trading in the previous model? Oh yes. It's light, it's taut, and it's got one of the best V-8 engines currently in production. Audi has a new A6 that we only get to experience in sedan form here in the United States. Overseas there's an Avant wagon as well, and it could just be the more handsome of the two. Ram's 1500 has been resigned for 2019. The truck is even bigger and bolder than before, but it also rides much better. We're talking near luxury sedan levels of comfort. You'll find these stories and more in...
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Watch US Marines test the electric Nikola UTVThe United States Marines have a new toy to test in the Nikola UTV, an electric utility task vehicle. New video shows it getting down and dirty as the military folk test it out. We get to see the UTV take on some pretty rough terrain, which the vehicle crosses with little to no resistance. Nikola...
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Pretend your 2018 Dodge Durango is fast with the SRT-inspired Rallye Appearance packageThe Dodge Durango GT exists for rational consumers who want a family vehicle with a touch of sportiness. Now, Dodge is giving those buyers an appearance package that lets owners o V-6-powered Durango GTs make their SUVs look like high-horsepower R/T and SRT models The new Rallye Appearance package...
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Lamborghini Aventador SVJ, Ford Focus, Lexus ES: Today's Car NewsLamborghini is testing a new, more hardcore version of the Aventador on the Nürburgring. It's tipped to revive Lamborghini's SVJ designation, which was last used on the Miura SVJ of the 1970s, and it could just be the last version of the Aventador before the car's successor arrives. Ford's...
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Bigger and better 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD pickups coming next yearThe introduction of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is Chevrolet's biggest truck news this year, but more is yet to come from the bowtie brand. Now we see a new teaser image for the 2020 Silverado HD. Chevy published the official image on Tuesday and announced the Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD will...
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Dual-motor Tesla Model 3 "probably" coming this summerDespite production delays since first deliveries last July, Tesla finally thinks it will have Model 3s rolling off the line at a steady pace by the start of the third quarter of 2018. Now, according to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, its production line should be ready to handle dual-motor (all-wheel-drive)...
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