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Audi has just revealed an RS Q8 but a tamer SQ8 is also coming. The latter will pack a twin-turbocharged V-8 good for 500 horsepower, and the same mechanical package will also be offered in the Q7. Both high-performance SUVs will arrive later this year as 2020 models. The GMC Canyon has received a round of updates for 2021. Key among them is the availability of GMC's AT4 off-road package, which should significantly increase the mid-size pickup truck's ability once the pavement ends. Koenigsegg is rumored to be working on a new hypercar capable of reaching a top speed of 500 kph, or 310.68...
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2021 Ford Bronco, 2020 North American Car of the Year, Russia's luxury SUV: Car News HeadlinesFord has the first video out for its reborn Bronco which debuts this spring and should be at dealers before the year is out. The video shows some of the development work for the tough, body-on-frame SUV, with off-road racer Brad Lovell doing the driving. The winners for the 2020 North American Car...
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2020 BMW M340i, classic Toyota Supra parts, Paul Walker's car collection: Today's Car NewsWe slid behind the wheel of the 2020 BMW M340i and found it has the right stuff to get in and out of corners in a hurry and provide an adrenaline shot of straight-line acceleration. The most powerful 3-Series on sale today also excels in everyday use as the suspension soaks up road imperfections...
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Best collectors cars to buy, Harley-Davidson GMC Sierra, Genesis GV80: Today's Car NewsHagerty Insurance released its 2020 "Bull Market" list of collector cars to buy this year. The group of enthusiast vehicles reads like a 1990s high-schooler's wish list. With cars ranging from the 1990-1995 Volkswagen Corrado and 1970-1995 Land Rover Range Rover to the 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee and...
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2020 BMW Z4 M40i, 1995 Ferrari F50, new Bugatti: Today's Car NewsWe slid behind the wheel of the 2020 BMW Z4 M40i on the street and track. Our take? The latest BMW does exactly what a roadster is meant to do. It provides a fun top-down driving experience while stealing glances from the captives in their jars on wheels. The two-seat roadster impresses on the...
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Hyundai Veloster N vs. Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe, Lexus LFA, pickups with rear-wheel steering: Today's Car NewsWe compared the Hyundai Veloster N against the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe to determine if more money buys more fun. Both cars were nominees for Motor Authority's Best Car To Buy 2020 award and neither won. Surprisingly, a small hot hatch based on an economy car fairs quite well against the bones...
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The first special edition of the 992-generation Porsche 911 has been revealed. It's based on the Carrera 4S and built to celebrate this year's 75th birthday of Jacky Ickx. Sadly, just 75 will be built and all are destined for the racing legend's native Belgium. Kimi Raikkonen recently took time out from his busy schedule driving Alfa Romeo's Formula One cars to sample one of the firm's road cars, in this case the Stelvio SUV. He drove the car around Monaco for a television spot that's set to air in Italy. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will use the upcoming 2020 Consumer Electronics Show to...
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Best Car To Buy 2020 winner, Genesis GV80, BMW i6: Car News HeadlinesThe Motor Authority team recently put together its list of the best cars available for 2020. We then put each candidate through the wringer to determine a final winner, which we've just announced. Unfortunately, potential candidates like the Chevrolet Corvette and Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 weren't...
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Turkey's national car, Mercedes-AMG GT 73, Bugatti Chiron Hermès: Car News HeadlinesTurkey has launched a national car brand and the first product is due in 2022. It's a compact SUV with Pininfarina styling and a battery-electric powertrain. A sedan will follow shortly after. Mercedes-AMG has teased an electrified version of the GT 4-Door Coupe. The car is rumored to be badged a...
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Ford Shelby Super Snake, Share Now discontinued, the last 991 Porsche 911: Today's Car NewsShelby American is offering up its Mustang-based Super Snake with a retro color package for 2020. The Super Snake offers between 710 and 825 horsepower, and just 30 of them with the retro color package will be offered in the United States. Just a year after they were merged into Share Now, BMW...
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Genovation GXE, 2020 Audi Q7, 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350: Today's Car NewsAmerica's Genovation has just set a record for EVs with its GXE sports car. The 800-horsepower EV is limited to 75 units and costs $750,000, and that's not including the cost of the donor C7 Chevrolet Corvette that the GXE needs to be built from. Audi has released specifications and pricing for its...
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Lexus twin-turbo V-8, Ferrari 250 GTO sale, new Aston Martin investors: Car News HeadlinesIt's been rumored for years but Lexus has now finally confirmed it has a twin-turbocharged V-8 coming. The engine's first application is expected to be an LC F due on sale in 2020. Back in 2017, a Ferrari 250 GTO traded hands for almost $50 million. Despite the sale agreement including the car's...
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There's one more addition to the 2020 Dodge Charger lineup. It's a new all-wheel-drive version of the Charger GT, meaning there's now two versions of the muscle sedan that you'll have no problem driving throughout the year. Ferrari's CEO has revealed that the company is investigating the potential for an electric car. However, don't expect a zero-emission Prancing Horse before 2025. The reason? Lacking battery technology. Cadillac has confirmed it plans to bring back real car names, instead of the alphanumeric names it currently uses. The brand will introduce the new naming strategy starting...
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2021 Chevy Tahoe and Suburban, 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA, GMA T50: Today's Car NewsChevrolet has revealed a new generation of the Tahoe and Suburban. The big SUVs ride on a new platform that features independent rear suspension and an available diesel engine, and the design looks great inside and out. Mercedes-Benz has a new generation of its GLA. The compact crossover SUV has...
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Best Car To Buy 2020, McLaren 620R, Ford Shelby F-150 Super Snake: Today's Car NewsThe Motor Authority team has put together its list of the best cars available for 2020. We've put each candidate through the wringer and will deliver a final winner in due course. Unfortunately, potential candidates like the Chevrolet Corvette and Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 weren't included since...
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2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA35 AMG, Meyer's Manx, 2021 Porsche 911 Targa: Car News HeadlinesWe take a look back at the week of car news here on Motor Authority.
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2021 BMW M3, 2021 Jaguar F-Pace, Peugeot hypercar: Today's Car NewsBMW's set to launch a new M3 next year and we've learned the car will offer the choice of manual and automatic transmissions. The latter will come with the M5's M xDrive all-wheel-drive system that can switch to rear-wheel drive at the push of a button. Jaguar has just unveiled its updated F-Type...
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Bentley Bentayga facelift, more electric Minis, Bugatti Chiron Noire: Today's Car NewsThe most popular model in the Bentley lineup, the Bentayga, is about to receive a major update and we've just spotted a prototype. The front is expected to take on a more rounded look and heavy camouflage gear in the cabin suggests there will be plenty of changes there, too. Mini has teamed up with...
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The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is in for a total overhaul and new spy shots show the luxurious sedan testing yet again. The next-generation flagship adopts a new platform and should make its debut early in the new year. Lamborghini has a new concept car. It's a single-seater packing a hybrid V-12 powertrain, and we wouldn't be surprised if it delivers Formula One-rivaling performance. Another car that might rival an F1 racer in performance is the Lotus Evija. The battery-electric hypercar has started real-world testing and the first stop was Lotus' test track in Hethel, United Kingdom. You'll find...
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Tesla Cybertruck, Lexus UX 300e, Lordstown Endurance: Today's Car NewsTesla's contender in the burgeoning electric pickup segment is the Cybertruck, which doesn't look anything like a pickup. In fact, it doesn't look like anything on the road. The specs are impressive, though, so it will be interesting to watch if Tesla's gamble with the polarizing design pays off...
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2021 Mercedes-AMG GLS63, 2020 Genesis G90, Maserati sports car spy shots: Car News HeadlinesMercedes-Benz's GLS has spawned two new versions, one from Maybach and the other from AMG. The latter is the new GLS63 which sports a twin-turbocharged V-8 and mild-hybrid system and, thanks to 603 horsepower, will sprint to 60 mph in just 4.1 seconds. Not bad for a full-size luxury SUV. Genesis...
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2021 Aston Martin DBX, 2020 Audi E-Tron Sportback, Karma SC2: Today's Car NewsAston Martin's DBX has finally landed. It's a proper performance SUV with a handsome design, 542 horsepower of grunt, and a sub-$200,000 price tag. The first examples are due at dealers in the second half of 2020. Audi launched the E-Tron SUV just last year but the firm's next EV is already on the...
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2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E, 2020 Acura MDX PMC Edition, new Audi CEO: Today's Car NewsThe Ford Mustang is now a vehicle family, and one of the members is an electric crossover SUV. It's called the Mustang Mach-E, and it comes with up to 459 horsepower and 300 miles of range. Acura's MDX is the latest to receive the PMC Edition treatment. This means the vehicle gets the same Valencia...
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Ferrari Roma, Ford Mustang Mach-E, the last Saab: Today's Car NewsFerrari has just added a new coupe to its lineup, and it's called the Roma. The car is related to the Portofino convertible but has a look all of its own, and it's stunning. Ford's electric crossover SUV due on sale in 2020 will be called the Mustang Mach-E. Yes, the automaker is expanding the...
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