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Somewhere between Cadillac's inability to convince buyers it's a luxury brand on par with the Germans and buyers' increased preference for crossover SUVs, the Cadillac ATS and CTS have languished as great sport sedans that can't seem to find an audience. At the 2019 New York International Auto Show, GM's luxury brand unveiled a new sport sedan that may inspire more customers: the 2020 Cadillac CT5. The CT5 replaces both the ATS and CTS sedans, though we view it as a replacement for the CTS. Cadillac calls it a compact car, but it has mid-size proportions and a smaller CT4 is coming. The CT5's...
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AMG reveals updated 2020 GLC63 ahead of New York auto showWhile Mercedes-Benz's star at this week's 2019 New York International Auto Show will be a redesigned 2020 GLS, the automaker will also show off updated versions of the smaller GLC and GLC Coupe. More importantly, the Mercedes-AMG division will show its high-performance GLC63 and GLC63 Coupe models...
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2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO goes on a carbon fiber dietThe 2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO sheds weight and adds race-bred turbochargers to spool up its 600-hp 3.8-liter V-6.
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Nissan rolls out 50th anniversary GT-R with Bayside Blue paintNissan's Z and GT-R line of sports cars both turn 50 in 2019 and the automaker is celebrating with the reveal of new 50th anniversary 370Z and GT-R models at this week's New York International Auto Show. The cars will be presented as part of a “Dream Garage” highlighting previous...
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2020 Subaru Outback debuts with available turbo powerSubaru has redesigned its top-selling Outback for 2020, adding more power and tech to make the soft-roader even more capable than before.
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2020 Lincoln Corsair, 2019 Audi Q3, Genesis Mint EV concept: Car News HeadlinesA redesigned MKC is coming for 2020, only it isn't called an MKC as Lincoln has ditched its confusing three-letter naming strategy in favor of proper names that just so happen to feature a nautical theme. In the case of the MKC replacement, Lincoln has selected the Corsair name, and the new compact...
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Volvo's new cars and SUVs will strike up a conversation with one another come 2020. The automaker announced Monday that every new car sold in Europe will be fitted with its latest connected-safety technology that can warn other Volvo drivers about road conditions or vehicle crashes. Volvo calls the features its Hazard Light Alert and Slippery Road Alert, which rolled out in 2016 on the brand's 90-series cars, but was relegated to Sweden and Norway. Now, all 2020 model year Volvos will feature the technology across Europe. Motor Authority reached out to Volvo to learn if U.S. drivers will be...
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2019 Infiniti Q50 Signature Edition bundles the best of the sedanThe 2019 Infiniti Q50 Signature Edition not only packages some of the nameplate's most desirable features, but it also helps ring in the brand's 30th anniversary.
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Toyota reveals bigger, bolder 2020 HighlanderToyota unveiled a bigger and bolder Highlander for 2020 and improved the economy, too, with a more efficient hybrid powertrain. The redesigned fourth-generation Highlander made its debut on Wednesday at the 2019 New York International Auto Show and is due on sale in December as a 2020 model. The...
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2019 Porsche 911 Speedster revealed: A topless sendoffThe 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster is based on the GT3, but features lightweight materials and a 6-speed manual transmission.
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Apollo IE enters production, starts deliveries this summerApollo, the supercar startup born from the ashes of Gumpert, is finally ready to build its first car: the Intensa Emozione. The company announced Tuesday that it has partnered with HWA to build the supercar and also detailed some major changes since 2017's reveal. We previously reported the company...
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2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 now cleared for NHRA competitionLast year, Dodge dropped the Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320—a mouthful of a name with a short quarter-mile time. Ahead of customer deliveries, Dodge announced on Tuesday that the car has been cleared to race in NHRA Stock and Super Stock competitions. Clearing the muscle car for racing in both...
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While North America is busy taking in news in the lead up to this week's 2019 New York International Auto Show, Lotus has focused its presence on Auto Shanghai 2019. There, the brand revealed a new track-ready machine: the Evora GT4 concept. The race-prepped concept car is a preview of the next-generation GT4-spec race car coming, and two Chinese racing drivers are already confirmed to pilot it. Lotus named Cui Yue and Gaoxiang Fan as its latest factory racing drivers, both of whom will demonstrate the Evora GT4 concept's capabilities at the Hethel test track in England later this year. While...
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2020 Buick Encore, 2020 Karma Revero GT, Lotus hypercar: Today's Car NewsBuick has unveiled a new Encore and slightly larger Encore GX at the Auto Shanghai 2019. It's the latter vehicle that we'll likely see on sale in local showrooms as the redesigned 2020 Encore, since this is the version that has been spotted testing on local roads. Karma has unveiled an updated...
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Nio previews its first sedan with ET Preview conceptChinese EV startup Nio used the Auto Shanghai 2019 to preview its first sedan and detail its new Nio Power comprehensive charging solution.
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Lexus LM minivan revealed at 2019 Shanghai auto showLexus is entering the minivan game with a new model called the LM. It is based on a donor Toyota platform and will be sold exclusively in Asia for now.
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2020 Buick Encore revealed at 2019 Shanghai auto showA redesigned Buick Encore and new Buick Encore GX were unveiled at Auto Shanghai 2019.
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Karma looks to the future with Pininfarina GT and Vision conceptsKarma used the Auto Shanghai 2019 to roll out three cars, two of which are concepts that hint at the brand's plans for the next decade.
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The 2020 Karma Revero GT received a performance boost thanks to a completely new powertrain that includes a BMW engine as its onboard generator.
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Aston Martin Rapide E electric sport sedan debuts at 2019 Shanghai auto showAston Martin's first electric car has been revealed as the Rapide E, a 601-horsepower sport sedan limited to just 155 units worldwide.
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Russian Aurus convertible spotted based on Vladimir Putin's limousineWell-off Russians will soon be able to choose a new luxury drop-top with ties to the nation's president, Vladimir Putin. Instagram user yakunin_077 posted photos of an Aurus convertible model clearly based on the Senat luxury sedan sold in the country. The standard Aurus Senat made its debut last...
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Toyota launches Supra one-make racing series for "Gran Turismo Sport"Avid gamers and Toyota Supra fans should gear up for a new virtual one-make racing series. Toyota and "Gran Turismo Sport" will launch a global one-make racing series for the Playstation and featuring the 2020 Supra this month. The racing series will take place entirely within the digital realm on...
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Unique BMW M1 re-discovered after 25 yearsAfter sitting in an East London garage for nearly 25 years, this 1979 BMW M1 has become the latest high-profile barn find. The car, which was available at the Coys Techno Classica event in Essen, Germany, this past weekend, is a unique model as it's been modified for a high-speed record run...
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2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette prototype honors car's godfather with subtle cueChevrolet finally acknowledged its worst-kept secret last week: a mid-engine C8 Corvette is coming. Upon closer inspection, the engineers behind the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette applied a thoughtful nod to the godfather of the Corvette. Zora Arkus-Duntov was the Corvette's chief engineer in its early...
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