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Ford’s Bronco II was a bust. Product developers knew they needed a home run after years of less-than-stellar sales. However, the team decided to go further than a better Bronco II—they...
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What makes a Jeep a Jeep?The Jeep Wrangler earned its place in automotive history during World War II. But as Hummer fans can attest, it’s not so easy to stay a part of the American landscape after war becomes peace.
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How a $7,000 car became the "Million-Dollar" Scirocco“Splashed in a rainbow motif, blurred lettering and wild graphics, there’s no surprise why the hand-painted hatchback has people buzzing in and outside the automotive community,”...
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Cadillac Super Cruise hands-free driving to expand to 200,000 miles of highwayCadillac's Super Cruise driver-assist system will add 70,000 miles of new roads by the end of this year after a free update.
The automaker announced the update on Wednesday. When it goes live by the...
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Fire-breathing Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V still to come, electrification in V's futureThe 2020 Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V arrived on Thursday, but they weren't the high-powered V cars enthusiasts had expected. With far less power and presence than the outgoing ATS-V and CTS-V,...
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Down power 2020 Cadillac CT5-V arrives as part of split V seriesThe 2020 Cadillac CT5 hasn't even launched and the luxury automaker has already juiced it, albeit modestly with a CT5-V. No, it's not the 650-horsepower CT-5-V we were expecting. It's the lower end...
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2020 Lexus RX gets a nip, a tuck, and a touchscreenLexus has been criticized for the control interface of its infotainment system. For 2020, Toyota's luxury brand responded by offering a touchscreen in the RX for the first time in a decade as part...
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2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer returns and follows Blazer and Camaro's pathNearly 20 years after it first debuted, the Chevrolet Trailblazer has returned for 2021 with a new role in the bow tie brand's lineup.
On Wednesday, General Motors announced the 2021 Chevrolet...
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We drove two laps in the new 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid cop car, here's what it's likeFord has just let me loose in its new cop car, the 2020 Explorer Police Interceptor, so I can take it for two laps around a short handling loop at its testing facility in Dearborn, Michigan.
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Meat in the middle: 2020 Porsche Cayenne S Coupe is the base-turbo 'tweenerPorsche couldn't help itself. The 2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupe became official in March in base and Turbo models, breaking enthusiasts' hearts and tempting wealthy Starbucks patrons. On Tuesday,...
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2020 Toyota Supra review, 1939 Porsche Type 64 auction, Discovery Sport spy shots: Car News HeadlinesWe've finally driven the 2020 Toyota Supra and have an in-depth first drive review posted. The car is impressive, but does it live up to the Supra name? Hit the link below to find out.
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Volkswagen's family of ID electric cars is coming, and the first model has been confirmed as the ID 3, a Golf-sized hatch with at least 200 miles of range. Unfortunately, we won't see it in the...
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2020 Chevrolet Corvette, Hellephant crate engine, electric Ford Bronco: Today's Car NewsExcitement surrounding the launch of the mid-engine 2020 Chevrolet Corvette is high, but the wait is almost over. Chevy has confirmed the covers will come off in July and this week we learned that...
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5 ways Ford could use Rivian to boost Lincoln, trucks, SUVsElectric car startups have come and gone. It's hard to start a car company from scratch. Since it introduced its all-electric R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV last November, electric startup Rivian has...
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The future Nissan Z and GT-R will be shaped by customersThe Nissan Z car and GT-R just celebrated their 50th birthdays with special-edition models, but both are starting to feel chubby and middle aged, and both are overdue for a redesign. When's the...
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2019 Jaguar F-Pace SVR, 2020 BMW M8, electric Porsche 718: Car News HeadlinesFor buyers looking for a high-performance SUV, Jaguar's F-Pace has just spawned an SVR variant. It packs a supercharged V-8 spitting out 550 hp, or enough to make the F-Pace SVR the most potent in...
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2020 BMW M8 Gran Coupe spy shots and videoBMW's 8-Series just returned after a long hiatus, and the German automaker has plans for an entire lineup of its svelte range-topper.
Both the 8-Series coupe and convertible have officially debuted,...
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The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class made its formal debut; the 2020 Nissan GT-R celebrated a milestone; and the 2020 Lincoln Corsair arrived. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority.
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Ford Bronco Scout name trademarked: Is it the baby Bronco?The Ford Bronco is set to return in 2020, and it will get a smaller sibling known so far as the "baby Bronco." Now, thanks to a new trademark filing, we may know that smaller vehicle's real name:...
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2020 Ford Escape crossover revealed: Turbo or hybrid power for that urban lifestyleIn a hot crossover and SUV market it's best for automakers to keep their bread-and-butter sellers up to date. The 2020 Ford Escape takes on a look that is decidedly softer to set it apart from more...
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2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO goes on a carbon fiber dietThe Nissan GT-R is now entering its middle-age years, and like any superstar it needs a little bit of plastic surgery to keep its look, and performance, fresh.
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2020 Chevy Corvette, 2020 Audi R8, 2020 Acura TLX: Today's Car NewsAudi's second-generation R8 is at the midway point in its life cycle and the car has been given a round of updates to keep it looking and feeling fresh. Among the updates is a boost in power that...
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Infiniti Qs Inspiration concept sheds light on brand's electric futureInfiniti has been looking for its place among luxury brands for 30 years, and it seems an electrified future finally might give the Japanese automaker a clear vision. The Qs Inspiration sport sedan...
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