Joel Feder, Senior Producer
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Tesla intends to keep the juice flowing with the addition of the Model Y, a small crossover SUV releated to the Model 3 and capable of fitting three rows of seats.
The electric automaker's CEO, Elon...
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Italdesign DaVinci concept is automotive art ready for an automakerThe Italian automotive design and engineering firm Italdesign made a splash at the 2019 Geneva International Auto Show on Tuesday with the reveal of its latest creation: an all-electric GT design concept. Think of it as an even prettier Audi e-tron GT. Called the DaVinci, the design concept is more...
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Volkswagen's beach buggy is back and this time it's electricThe teasers and rumors were correct. On Monday Volkswagen tugged at our heartstrings as it unveiled the all-electric ID Buggy concept at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. The Buggy concept rides on VW's new, modular all-electric MEB platform. It's MEB that could enable VW to put low-volume niche models...
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First drive review: 2019 Ram 2500 Power Wagon conquers nearly anythingIf it can’t climb up the hill, it’ll just pull itself over the hill. That’s life for the 2019 Ram 2500 Power Wagon. For 2019, the Ram 2500 Power Wagon loses some weight, gains some useful technology, refines its edges, but loses zero capability. I flew out to Las Vegas to put the...
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 gets tougher look, more techThe 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 broke cover on Wednesday with the German automaker's latest tech, a tougher look, and more power. Set to make its formal debut on March 5 at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show, the refreshed compact GLC luxury crossover SUV gets updates to fall in line with its...
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John Cena's Ford GT for sale for the fourth timeIt seems no one wants to keep this Liquid Blue 2017 Ford GT. First bought by pro wrestler-turned-actor John Cena, the GT first changed hands in August of 2017. Ford immediately sued Cena for breaking the legal agreement each GT buyer signs stating they won't sell (i.e. flip) their car for two years...
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What's the best brand of car to buy for dog lovers? The answer may come as a surprise. It's Tesla.
On Wednesday Tesla announced it had begun rolling out a new Dog Mode to all its vehicles via the...
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First drive review: The 2020 Volvo V60 Cross Country is Swedish perfection on wheelsThe sun bathes Lulea, Sweden with light for less than eight hours during the middle of the winter. It rises over the Gulf of Bothnia and its small, frigid islands and sets behind the charming and colorful town scattered with red, yellow and white buildings. As pretty as this small city near the...
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2019 Chevy Corvette ZR1, 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2020 BMW X3 M and X4 M: Car News HeadlinesWe spent time with the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and found 10 things you need to know. From the fact it has a giant hole in its hood to the earthshaking noises it makes, the ZR1 is one wild car. The massive rear wing that comes with the ZTK Package can also make loading luggage a pain. The debut...
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2019 Maserati Levante GTS, 2020 Toyota Highlander, 1987 Buick GNX: Car News HeadlinesWe drove the 2019 Maserati Levante GTS to find out if a Ferrari heart could solve its issues. The result? The brawn now matches the beauty, but certain bits of the cabin are taken from the lowly and aging Dodge Journey. The noises from the twin-turbo V-8 nearly make up for any interior...
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First drive review: 2019 Maserati Levante GTS completes a beastItalian cars are known for four things: beauty, speed, noise, and a special feel. Fail on any of these and the car feels authentic like ravioli from a can. Maserati’s Levante is the Italian automaker’s first crossover SUV. It’s beautiful, but base models weren’t fast...
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2019 Acura NSX, 2020 Ford Super Duty, 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD: This Week's Top PhotosWe slid behind the wheel of the 2019 Acura NSX supercar for a first drive review. With a tweaked front bumper, more standard features, a better audio system, and a new base tire spec, the NSX is a benchmark in the race to an electrified performance future. Ram introduced a Multifunction Tailgate at...
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Gas is cheap and the power wars are in full swing still. The latest engine to enter the arena is Ford's forthcoming 7.3-liter V-8.
On Monday, Ford announced the naturally aspirated V-8 is destined...
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2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is ready to work: Heavy-duty king tows up to 35,500 poundsThe new heavy-duty king of Chevrolet trucks now wears the crown of towing champ among crosstown rivals. The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD pickups reported for duty Tuesday in Flint, Michigan. The big Chevy's reveal followed Ram and GMC's unveiling of their new heavy-duty trucks earlier...
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2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty revealed: More power, more gears, more techThe truck wars are on for 2019. On Monday the 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty reported for duty with a tweaked design, new and updated powertrain options, and more tech to make towing easier. Gas or diesel 2020 Super Duty buyers will have three engines to choose from: two gas- and one diesel-powered...
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1990 Chevy Corvette ZR-1, 2020 Subaru Legacy, 2019 Dodge Challenger: This Week's Top PhotosThe Sublime green paint color hasn't been seen since 2015, but has returned for the 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger. The retro exterior color will sear the retinas with its bright hue, and joins other "high impact" colors such as B5 Blue, Go Mango, F8 Green, Plum Crazy, and TorRed. We slid behind...
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2019 Audi Q8, 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, 2019 Chevy Camaro ZL1 1LE: The Week In ReverseWe took a road trip in the 2019 Audi Q8; we put the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G550 and AMG G63 to the test; and the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE got an automatic. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. We drove the 2019 Audi Q8 from Park City, Utah to Telluride, Colorado. After our time...
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2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, "Fast 9," 2020 Subaru Legacy: Today's Car NewsWe slid behind the wheel of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G550 and AMG 63 to find out if the icons have gone soft with their new plush interior and independent front suspension. Spoiler: The brick on wheels that is the G-Class is as capable as ever. With three locking differentials, more leather than a...
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The 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen doesn’t look much different than the boxy SUVs from each of the 40 years preceding it. Typically, if a vehicle is indistinguishable from its predecessors,...
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Welcome to the new Motor AuthorityThe paint is barely dry, but I'd like to welcome you to the new Motor Authority. This is no mid-cycle refresh, folks. Motor Authority's look is completely new with a more responsive and dynamic layout. Open the homepage and it's instantly clear things have been cleaned up with more white space...
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"Fast and Furious" spinoffs, uncrashable car, Lamborghini names: Today's Car NewsThe "Fast and Furious" franchise is a money train that can't seem to be stopped. Lead actor Vin Diesel took to Instagram to announce that a female-led spinoff has been pitched. Diesel noted there will be three spinoffs in all, one of which is "Hobbs & Shaw," which features Luke Hobbs (Dwayne...
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2020 Porsche Cayenne coupe, 1990 Chevy Corvette ZR1, Rolex 24 at Daytona: Today's Car NewsThe coupe-like version of the Porsche Cayenne is coming, and spy shots show it has a fast roofline with most of the changes taking place behind the B- and C-pillars. Expect the lineup to start with the S power level and move up to hybrid and Turbo models. The 2020 Porsche Cayenne coupe should make...
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2020 Toyota Supra, 2020 Porsche 911, 2020 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty: The Week In ReverseThe first retail example of the 2020 Toyota Supra sold at auction; we drove the 2020 Porsche 911 on a racetrack; and the 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 Heavy Duty made its debut. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. A week after it made its formal debut at the Detroit auto show, the first...
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2020 GMC Sierra 2500 Heavy Duty revealed: Tech-focused towing machineTrucks are designed to work and the 2020 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty lineup has a laser focus on towing. Unveiled Tuesday, the 2020 GMC Sierra HD family of pickup trucks is larger with more chrome, more lights, and more tech than before. Built to haul Hauling—whether it's a trailer, boat, or load...
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