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Dodge has released pricing for its 2020 Charger which features a new wide-body option. Anyone looking to drive away in a wide-body Charger will need at least $47,490. That's actually quite the deal when you consider the price nets you 485 horsepower, or enough to hit 60 mph in only 4.3 seconds and run the quarter mile in only 12.4 seconds. American EV startup Bollinger has rolled out the first prototypes for its rugged B1 SUV and B2 pickup truck. Both vehicles are being developed as Class 3 trucks with seating for four and enough grunt for 5,000 pounds of payload and 7,500...
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Porsche Taycan reviewed, Canoo EV revealed, DS flagship spied: Car News HeadlinesPorsche's Taycan is finally here, and we've just tested it. The car is the fastest EV currently in production, but it's also a comfy cruiser when it needs to be. You'll never get tired of the 2 g kick in the back whenever you drop the loud pedal, though. Los Angeles-based EV startup Canoo has...
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Mercedes-AMG GLE63 spy shots, Pininfarina SUV, Ford GT build slot: Today's Car NewsA prototype for Mercedes-AMG's next-generation GLE63 has been spotted. The new brute is expected to arrive with a twin-turbocharged V-8 with over 600 horsepower. Pininfarina has been showing a new concept to potential customers and we've just learned that the vehicle is an SUV. We'll see the...
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2021 Mercedes-AMG GLB45, 2020 NACOTY semifinalists, next Jaguar F-Type: Car News HeadlinesMercedes-AMG is cooking up a GLB45 that should offer as much as 416 horsepower. New photos and video of a prototype for the high-performance SUV have just surfaced. The semifinalists for the 2020 North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year Awards have been picked from an original list of 46...
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Ford Mustang 2.3 HPP, Toyota Century Convertible, Amazon and Rivian deal: Today's Car NewsFord has a new Mustang 2.3 High Performance Package on its hands and it's a seriously compelling alternative to the V-8-powered Mustang GT. Thanks to the lighter weight of its 4-cylinder engine, there's 200 fewer pounds over the nose, making the car an awesome handler. You thought Toyota President...
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Audi RS 6 and RS 7 Performance, Aston Martin DBX, Cadillac CT4: Today's Car NewsAudi Sport has just launched new generations of its RS 6 Avant and RS 7 Sportback but details about more potent Performance versions coming down the line have surfaced. Expect the future Performance versions to come with plug-in hybrid technology and outputs approaching 700 horsepower. Aston...
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Tesla has announced a new range-topping powertrain for its Model S called Plaid. It won't be ready for a year, but when it arrives it could be the fastest four-door on the planet. A prototype has already clocked a record lap at Laguna Seca and additional prototypes are being tested at the Nürburgring. Lego has come out with a new kit for Land Rover Defender fans on a budget. The kit is for the three-door Defender 90 and has a total 2,573 pieces. It goes on sale in October. A new 911 Turbo is coming and could pack a bigger punch than the outgoing 911 Turbo S. The latest prototypes are...
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BMW Alpina B3 Touring, electric Jaguar XJ, Audi A7 plug-in hybrid: Today's Car NewsSemi-official BMW tuner Alpina has unveiled a new B3, in wagon form. The BMW 3-Series-based B3 packs an impressive 462 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque, making it an alternative to BMW's M3. Sadly, we won't see it in the United States. Jaguar has released a teaser shot for its redesigned XJ...
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2020 Land Rover Defender, 2020 VW ID 3, 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQS: Car News HeadlinesLand Rover's redesigned Defender is finally here, and we're glad to say the wait has been worth it. The design looks right and the vehicle has all the right specs, and best of all it won't cost you a fortune to own one. Pricing starts at just over 50 grand. Another highly anticipated vehicle that's...
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Bugatti world record car, Ferrari 812 GTS, Mercedes-Benz GLC350e: Today's Car NewsAs was widely expected, the specially prepared Bugatti Chiron that was driven to a top speed of over 300 mph last week is headed to production. Just 30 examples of the car, known as the Chiron Super Sport 300+, will be built, each priced from just below $4 million. Ferrari's 812 Superfast has...
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2020 Porsche Taycan, Fiat 500, Nissan Armada: Car News HeadlinesPorsche's new all-electric car has a few tricks up its sleeves that we didn't see coming.
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2020 Porsche Taycan, C8 Corvette convertible, 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro: Car News HeadlinesFrom the 2020 Porsche Taycan and convertible mid-engine C8 Corvette to the 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, these are today's automotive headlines.
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The Lamborghini Sian is a new, limited-edition hypercar that also happens to be the brand's first hybrid and the first hybrid ever to use a supercapacitor instead of a battery. Only 63 will be built. On Aug. 2, a production prototype of the Bugatti Chiron hit 304.773 mph, making it the first production car to surpass 300 mph. Craig Lieberman, the technical director for the "Fast and Furious" movies, has released a series of YouTube videos about how he chose the cars for the movies. You'll find these stories and more in today's car news, right here at Motor Authority. Meet the man responsible...
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Mercedes-AMG GLB35, VW Transporter, Porsche Macan Turbo: Today's Car NewsMercedes-Benz has just launched the new GLB-Class and in about a year it will be joined by the first AMG-tuned version. The first of these AMGs is the GLB35 which packs 302 horsepower. VW is working on both a new generation of its Transporter as well as an electric successor to the iconic Microbus...
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Mercedes-AMG GLE53 Coupe, Lexus LY 650 yacht, Land Rover Defender: Car News HeadlinesA roomier, sportier, more luxurious GLE Coupe has been unveiled, in regular and Mercedes-AMG guises. The AMG is the GLE53 which comes with a mild-hybrid system good for 429 horsepower. Lexus is expanding into the world of luxury yachts and the first is due out in late 2019. It's called the LY 650...
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Mercedes-AMG GLE53 Coupe, C8 Corvette Z06 and ZR1, Porsche Taycan 'Ring time: Today's Car NewsMercedes-Benz has a new GLE Coupe and AMG is cooking up two new versions to appease performance fans. The first will be a GLE53 Coupe powered by a hybrid powertrain with V-8 performance coupled with 6-cylinder efficiency. An 800-horsepower twin-turbo V-8 for the C8 Corvette is coming, but it will...
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BMW 4-Series spied, C8 Corvette Z06 rumored, Putin's limo priced: Car News HeadlinesThe next generation of BMW's 4-Series has been spotted, in its coupe body style. Other body styles will include the convertible, Gran Coupe sedan, and a new i4 electric sedan. We've heard before that the C8 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 could arrive with an 800-horsepower twin-turbo V-8 code-named the...
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2021 Chevy Suburban, 2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid, Hyundai EV concept: Car News HeadlinesA redesigned Chevy Suburban with independent rear suspension is coming soon. Our latest spy shots show a prototype for the vehicle, which looks to share some styling with the related Chevy Silverado pickup truck. Porsche's new range-topping Cayenne will hit 60 mph in 3.6 seconds and top out at 183...
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The sole surviving 1939 Type 64 and the oldest car to bear the Porsche name was put up for auction during last week's Monterey Car Week. Unfortunately, a major stuff up by auction house RM Sotheby's caused confusion about the bids and the sale was called off before the hammer could be dropped. Acura's upcoming TLX Type S has been spotted, albeit as a test mule only. The test mule is likely being used for evaluation of the car's new twin-turbocharged V-6 and various chassis components. The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is over for another year and that means a new Best in Show has been...
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Audi RS Q3 Sportback, Dodge Charger Daytona, Koenigsegg's new design chief: Today's Car NewsThe Audi RS Q3 Sportback stepped out in front of the spy cameras for the first time this week. The vehicle is the high-performance version of the Q3 Sportback due out later this year. It was previously thought that the Q3 Sportback would be called a Q4 but this name has been reserved for a...
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Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid, BMW 530e iPerformance, Gulf Heritage Mustang: Today's Car NewsPorsche's new range-topping Cayenne will hit 60 mph in 3.6 seconds and top out at 183 mph. That's thanks to 670 horsepower generated by a V-8-based hybrid powertrain. BMW's wireless charging system is finally being introduced in the United States, albeit only on a trial basis for now. The...
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Mercedes-AMG One, Mustang Shelby GT350R, Rezvani Tank: Car News HeadlinesMercedes-AMG's One hypercar will arrive later than originally planned due to challenges in getting its Formula One engine to behave like a road car's unit. While the car may be delayed, the wait will be worth it for the 275 future owners. Ford's Mustang Shelby GT350R has benefited from improved...
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Modern COPO Camaro, BMW 5-Series spy shots, Ford GT40 Roadster: Today's Car NewsCOPO built two street-legal track-day specials off the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro, with VINs included, and then killed the program. Those two cars ended up in customer hands, and we've got their story. A fresh look and new tech should grace the BMW 5-Series shortly. How do we know? Because a prototype...
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2020 Acura NSX, 2021 BMW M5, Hennessey plant expansion: Car News HeadlinesThe 2020 Acura NSX will offer two new paint options matching colors used on the first-generation NSX. Sadly, there's still no word on a more hardcore variant. Get ready for some updates for BMW's M5 super sedan. A prototype has been spotted and reveals that a new front fascia and grille are pegged...
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