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For those hoping for a 2018 Buick Regal with its engine cylinders arranged in a 'V' formation, it seems the brand will oblige with the next hopped-up GS variant. While the recently revealed 2018 Buick Regal Sportback and Regal TourX will arrive with 4-cylinder power only, the brand has apparently slipped up and confirmed the next Regal GS will have a 3.6-liter V-6 engine. The Truth About Cars reports the slip up was published two days ago on the official Buick Canada website. A snippet from the site reads as follows: "Engineered to make getting there all the fun, the all-new Regal’s...
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2017 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport first drive review: the sporty choice...for nowThough it may seem like the terms “Honda Civic” and “hatchback” are inextricably linked, in truth the brand as well known for its lawnmowers as its family cars has had an up-and-down relationship with tailgates. The Civic hatchback is back for 2017, a more practical (and not...
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2017 Formula One Chinese Grand Prix previewAfter Ferrari’s surprise victory at the opening round of the 2017 Formula One World Championship a fortnight ago, Mercedes AMG, the only other team as fast or faster than Ferrari, will be out to secure its first win of the new season at this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix. The race is...
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2018 Audi S4/S5, 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R, Hennessey Exorcist: The Week In ReverseWe drove the 2018 Audi S4 and S5; Mercedes-AMG priced the 2018 GT R; and Hennessey gave the world The Exorcist. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at 'Motor Authority.' There's a new president in the United States, and that means it's time for a new presidential set of wheels. Once again...
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Kreisel blends old with new for first turnkey electric carKreisel has announced its first turnkey car, and it’s not what you’d think. The Austrian firm on Thursday announced it will start selling a replica Porsche 910 powered by its electric car technology. Kreisel calls the car the Evex 910e and will offer it at a starting price of 1 million...
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Ford has an experience for Ford Performance Vehicle buyers like no otherMost performance vehicle buyers don't use their vehicles as intended, or don't even know how. For that very reason many automakers now offer their own schools to teach buyers to take advantage of the capabilities of their vehicles. Then there's Ford Performance Racing School, and while it's similar...
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Aston Martin in 2019 will add an SUV to its ranks. The vehicle was previewed in concept form in 2015 and this week we finally got our first taste of the production model. Audi Sport’s newest model is an RS 3 sport sedan. While more powerful than rivals like the BMW M2 and Mercedes-AMG CLA45, the RS 3 is also more expensive. Those in the market for affordable performance can look forward to a new generation of the Civic Si. The car has been revealed in coupe and sedan form and comes with a turbocharged engine straight from the factory. It’s just begging for some performance...
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Here’s one last teasing look at the Demon before its big revealDodge is almost ready to unleash its 2018 Challenger SRT Demon upon the world, but before that happens the American muscle car brand wants to give us one last teasing look at the beast. The final video before the April 11 reveal combines a number of past teaser clips and gives us a taste of what it...
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2018 Audi RS 3 priced from $55,875Audi Sport will lob its new RS 3 sport sedan onto the market this summer, with a starting price of $55,875, which includes a $975 destination charge. Rivals like Mercedes-AMG’s CLA45 and BMW’s M2 (coupe body style only) are less expensive at $50,425 and $52,695, though the RS 3 is the...
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2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class will automatically brake for bends and intersectionsSelf-driving capability is becoming a key selling point for luxury cars, and engineers are slowly, yet steadfastly improving the technology to the point where, perhaps some time next decade, cars will be able to run around town without a person behind the wheel. Mercedes-Benz’s current...
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Ford planned to race the Mustang at Le Mans, before deciding on the GTThe automotive world collectively gasped when Ford rolled out quite the surprise at the 2015 Detroit auto show. The blue oval welcomed the GT back into its portfolio of performance vehicles, and it had its sights on the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Believe it or not, the rebirth of the iconic GT almost...
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Maker of Peugeot and Citroën cars establishes North American opsFrench automaker PSA Group only last month agreed to purchase Opel from General Motors. The automaker has also got around to establishing PSA North America, with former TrueCar and Nissan executive Larry Dominique put in charge of the new operation. But PSA isn’t ready just yet to establish a...
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At $157,995, the 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R is the newest ferocious car you can buy with a three-pointed star festooned to its snout. The German automaker announced pricing for the car in America on Thursday, which includes a mandatory $995 destination charge. All in, that puts it $12,000 above the GT C, but on parity with the GT C Roadster that we recently drove. For that cash, GT R buyers get a 577-horsepower version of the AMG GT's 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 that drops the sports car's 0-60 mph sprint to just 3.5 seconds and a 198 mph top speed. The GT R isn't just about going fast, though...
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Audi provides look at new A8’s lightweight, multi-material constructionAudi is intensifying its mixed material usage for its next-generation A8. Like rival BMW and its carbon core construction, Audi is out to prove it’s come up with the perfect combination of materials for the optimal blend of low weight and high strength. The new A8, which arrives later this...
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David Brown Automotive reveals the Singer of MinisMini is an iconic brand with a storied history in producing small economy cars beginning in the late 1950s. But, by today's standards, Mini isn't so miniature anymore. And while the brand keeps the Mini Rocketman in limbo, David Brown Automotive has returned with a modern take on the classic...
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The 2018 Ford Expedition just became a cop carAmericans will have a new set of headlights to watch for in their rearview mirrors now that Ford has announced that its largest SUV offering, the 2018 Expedition, has been tapped for police duty. Officially titled the 2018 Expedition Special Service Vehicle, Ford thinks police forces will find much...
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Meet the cars of 'Fast and Furious 8'You've likely seen the trailer for the eighth installment of the Fast and Furious franchise, The Fate of the Furious, and soon you'll be able to say you've seen the movie itself. Now we get to meet the cars that have roles in the movie. The guys from Might Car Mods were invited to L.A. to Dennis...
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2018 Hyundai Kona spy shotsHyundai is about to launch a baby SUV called the Kona and we have spy shots of a prototype. The Kona, named after a popular tourist spot in Hawaii, is a subcompact model that will target the Chevrolet Trax, Nissan Juke and new Ford Ecosport. It's due to hit the market in the summer, and Hyundai...
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We have a tough time nailing down what “performance” means anymore. Automakers work really hard telling us that every car has sporting potential—right down to a minivan. We’re easily not convinced. We know “sssspeed” when we see it, and Audi’s twins here have it down to the first letter: the 2018 Audi S4 and S5. Let’s talk performance first. The S4 and S5 are new and are based on their sedan and coupe counterparts—same as always. And, same as always, the numbers matter. The S4 and S5 sub in a turbocharged V-6 rated at 354 hp and 369 lb-ft...
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2018 Audi S4, 2018 Chevy Suburban, 2018 Subaru Outback: Car News HeadlinesAudi’s newest A4 is impressive in standard guise, but it really comes alive in S4 form. Under the hood is a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 that dishes up 354 horsepower, though sadly it can only be had with an automatic transmission. Purists should look elsewhere. Chevrolet has some racy editions...
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2018 Audi S4 first drive review: Whip, without lashThe 2018 Audi S4 carves the desert better than a blistering sandstorm. Turn after turn, the S4 knifes ribbons of pavement like a scalpel in bread dough. The looks of Audi’s new sport sedan were hewn in the same way too. Audi’s newest S4—now firmly planted in the middle of the...
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Dodge Demon lets you switch from regular to 100+ high-octane gas at the push of the buttonThe 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is less than a week out from its big debut in the Big Apple, and today Dodge has dropped the final bit of info in its long-drawn-out teaser campaign for the car. It concerns the car’s fuel system. Here, too, will be another production car first: a fuel...
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Watch Porsche wring out its 2017 919 Hybrid LMP1 at MonzaPorsche is aiming to defend its World Endurance Championship and Le Mans titles in 2017, and it recently revealed the racer it thinks is up to the task. The 2017 Porsche 919 Hybrid LMP1 is the marque’s latest track weapon, and it looks ready to pounce on the track with approximately 887...
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Want a Chiron fast? Pay an extra million to grab an early build slotHey you there. Yes you, you person of means and the ability to buy the fancier things in life. Do you want a Bugatti Chiron? Well, even if you have the $2.4 million euros (approximately $2.6 million) required to buy one, you're going to need to wait some time. Bugatti can only crank out 70 cars per...
Jeff Glucker