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Ford announced Tuesday that it will increase production of the Expedition and its pricey Lincoln Navigator twin by 20 percent this summer to meet soaring demand. The increase comes after Ford upped the production of the SUVs by 25 percent a year ago when the vehicles were last redesigned. The latest increase is in response to a 35-percent boost in sales for the Expedition in 2018 and a staggering 70-percent increase for the Navigator. The latter registered 17,839 deliveries, which was the nameplate's best result since 2007. It's big business for Ford's two biggest SUVs. In a statement, Ford...
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Chevy Camaro, Corvette, and Cadillac ATS, CTS recalled over power steering failureGeneral Motors will recall about 27,000 cars to fix a power steering electronics issue that can lead to a loss of power-steering assistance.
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New John DeLorean film aims to detail the rise and fall of an automotive visionaryAlec Baldwin will star in the dramatized documentary about John DeLorean, the famous automotive engineer who built a 1980s icon but was rocked by a drug scandal.
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Bentley Continental GT adds V-8 engine, loses none of the charmBentley Continental GT buyers can now have their opulent coupe with four fewer cylinders. On Monday, the British luxury automaker revealed the new Continental GT V8 and GT Convertible V8, which gives potential owners a (relatively) more fuel-efficient option compared to the burly 6.0-liter V-12...
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Cadillac CT6-V will die another day, brand bumps starting priceThe Cadillac CT6's future, in general, remains in question, but the hotter CT6-V isn't dead yet. The brand announced it will build another "installment" of the cars due to high demand. Cars Direct reported on Wednesday that the Cadillac CT6-V will live again, but the next batch of 4.2-liter...
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First drive review: The 2019 Subaru WRX STI S209 has zero chillIn the shadow of an active volcano, a pop-up city rises up and shouts in unison. The noise bounces off the tarmac and visibly shakes the delicious vapors that rise from nearby food trucks. The young women in long ponytails and short blue satin shorts who cheerlead from a low stage have to be...
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It was in 2017 that revived electric car startup Fisker announced plans for the EMotion, stating at the time that the svelte sedan would enter production in 2019 and feature next-generation batteries developed in-house. Fisker has since pushed back the launch of the EMotion until sometime after 2021, as the company refocuses on more accessible models using existing battery technology. The company on Monday announced plans for three “affordable” models, the first of which will be a small SUV to rival the Tesla Model Y. It's said to be coming in the second half of 2021 and feature a...
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2020 Cadillac CT5, 2020 BMW M2 CS, Fisker SUV: Car News HeadlinesSedans may be a dying breed here in the United States but Cadillac isn't giving up on the segment. In fact, the brand has two new additions to fill the void of the departing ATS, CTS, XTS and CT6. The first of these has been revealed as the 2020 CT5, a mid-sizer that combines Escala concept looks...
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A rare 1971 Marcos GT visits Jay Leno's GarageMarcos is a small British sports car brand that was founded in 1959 and lasted until 1972 in its original form, when it hit its first of several financial roadblocks. The company's most recent run was between 2002 and 2007, when it managed to manufacture a range of high-performance, hand-built...
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Valtteri Bottas brings home the win at 2019 Formula 1 Australian Grand PrixIt was a one-two finish for Mercedes-AMG at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, the opening round of the 2019 Formula 1 World Championship. Star driver Lewis Hamilton started the race on pole but it was his teammate, Valtteri Bottas, who would cross the finish line first. Hamilton, the reigning...
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Ford and Vaughn Gittin Jr. find a 4-leaf clover to drift and celebrate St. Patrick's DayFord got into the spirit of St. Patrick's day on Friday with the reveal of a Grabber Lime green color for the Mustang Shelby GT500, but it also sent professional drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr. out to find four leaf clovers. Not the kind that lurks in the grass, but the type found across America's...
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Final Bugatti EB110 SS ever built surfaces for saleAnother day, another classic supercar for sale. This time, it's slightly more special because this is supposedly the final Bugatti EB110 SS ever built. Thus, it was one of the final cars to leave Bugatti's Italian factory before the brand was taken over by Volkswagen Group and production moved to...
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Porsche plans to finally reveal its first electric car, the Taycan liftback sedan, this September, but it teased the car ahead of time with several new images. We can't say for certain these teasers reflect the production car 100 percent, but we sure hope they do. If they do, it's the first time we've seen some of the production car elements uncloaked one way or another. Thus far, Porsche has been keen to cover up the Taycan in spy shots and other teasers. The prototypes we've spied testing on numerous occasions likely aren't wearing production body work, with the finer details saved for the...
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2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, 2020 Porsche 911, Tesla Model Y: This Week's Top PhotosJust in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Ford has revived its Grabber Lime exterior color for the 2020 Mustang lineup. Naturally, the automaker showed off the green paint finish on the new Shelby GT500. The car's going to be impossible to miss. Tesla this week finally unveiled the Model Y. The...
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Tesla pickup truck teased by Elon Musk on TwitterThe front of Tesla's pickup truck has been teased with Tron-like LED lighting.
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Retro done right: Ares Project 1 channels the Pantera and 641 horsepowerAres, the Modena-based coachbuilder and tuner formed by ex-Lotus CEO Dany Bahar, has unveiled the first completed car in its Legends Reborn series. The series reimagines iconic supercars using modern design techniques and materials, not to mention performance, and the first member is the stunning...
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A more affordable four-door: 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT 53 4-Door Coupe costs $99,995If prices in the mid-to-upper $100,000 range are too high, Mercedes-AMG would like you to meet the more "frugal" 4-Door Coupe. The GT 53 4-Door Coupe, that is. The German luxury brand announced Thursday that the entry-level GT 53 model will cost $99,995, which includes a $995 destination fee. It's...
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Tesla Model Y, 2020 Volkswagen Golf, 2020 Porsche 911: The Week In ReverseThe Tesla Model Y debuted as the company's second electric crossover SUV; the 2020 Volkswagen Golf was spied completely uncloaked; Porsche laid out eight goals it hoped to achieve with the 2020 911. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. The Tesla Model Y bowed with up to 300...
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The 2001 Ford F-150 Lightning Rod concept built for the 2001 Chicago Auto Show is returning home to Special Projects, Inc. after fonder and CEO Ken Yanez bought it.
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Tesla Model Y, Grabber Lime Shelby GT500, Porsche 911 goals: Today's Car NewsTesla's long-awaited Model Y is finally here. Revealed overnight, the small electric crossover is related to the Model 3 sedan and has the option of a third row. There's also a Performance model that should sprint to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and top out at 150 mph. Deliveries will start in the fall of...
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2019 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix previewAfter the long winter break, a new season of the Formula 1 World Championship is finally upon us. As usual, the first race on the calendar is the Australian Grand Prix, which runs this weekend at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, a street circuit in the vicinity of Melbourne's Albert Park. The stop...
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2020 Karma Revero teased ahead of 2019 Shanghai auto show debutKarma on Thursday released the first image of its updated Revero extended-range electric sedan ahead of the world debut at April's Auto Shanghai 2019. The teaser image doesn't reveal much apart from a new design for the headlights. Our own spy shots of prototypes suggest the updated Revero will...
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Mercedes-AMG plans plug-in option for every modelEvery single Mercedes-AMG vehicle will receive a plug-in hybrid version in the near future, marking a major shift in the brand's strategy. The information was confirmed by Frank Overmeyer, Mercedes’ head of external affairs for emissions, in an interview with Autocar published Thursday. He...
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2019 Audi Q2 L e-tron spy shotsAudi is out testing an electric version of the Q2 compact crossover sold overseas. To be badged a Q2 L e-tron, the electric crossover is based on the Q2's long-wheelbase body style sold exclusively in China and will be launched on the market there later in 2019. We know this is the electric version...
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