Joel Feder, Senior Producer
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We drove the updated 2024 Genesis G70 and found it remains an athletic, fun, compact luxury sport sedan. The standard all-season Michelin tires and lack of a limited-slip differential in back make it...
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2025 Porsche Taycan goes further, charges faster, all with more powerThe mid-cycle refresh for the 2025 Porsche Taycan sees the electric car unlock its true potential.
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Lexus GX, Audi Q9, Alfa Romeo Stelvio: This Week's Top PhotosWe took the 2024 Lexus GX 550 on- and off-road. After our brief time with it we concluded that Land Rover dealers should be nervous. With a new platform, a turbocharged engine, plenty of modern tech, and a sharp design, the GX is set to win over buyers when it hits dealers this spring. Volvo pulled...
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2026 Audi SQ9, Rivian bed rack, 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz: The Week In ReverseThe 2026 Audi SQ9 broke cover, Rivian filed a bed rack patent, and the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz came into focus. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The 2026 Audi SQ9 hit public roads in prototype form a mere week after the more pedestrian Q9 prototypes broke cover. Sporting the...
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Review: Mercedes-Benz AMG G 63 4x4 Squared unlocks the off-road cheat codeWe tested all three locking differentials of the Mercedes-Benz AMG G 63 4x4 Squared, and they bailed us out of some mucky situations.
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Mercedes G 63 4x4 Squared, Lewis Hamilton, electric Lotus: Today's Car NewsWe drove the Mercedes-Benz G 63 4x4 Squared the way it's supposed to be driven: on-road and off. With 13.8 inches of ground clearance, three locking differentials, and 577 hp, this SUV is one of the most capable off-road vehicles in production today. It has a base price of $349,000 and it's not...
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"Silly season" is in full swing early in motorsports' top ranks—and change is in the air for Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton.
Ferrari has shaken up Formula 1 by signing Hamilton. The move takes...
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Review: 2024 Lexus GX 550 paints target on Land RoverThe 2024 Lexus GX 550 goes for Land Rover’s throat with a compelling, capable, SUV that costs less and historically speaking will be more reliable.
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2024 Lexus GX, Lewis Hamilton, 2025 Ford Explorer: Today's Car NewsWe drove the 2024 Lexus GX 550 and walked away shocked at how balanced the body-on-frame SUV is. Tackling both on- and off-road performance while maintaining Lexus levels of luxury, it seems Lexus painted a bullseye on Land Rover and hit the mark. Multiple reports point to a massive shakeup in...
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Volvo stops funding Polestar, hands stake to Chinese-owned GeelyVolvo is getting out the Polestar game financially, but will still collaborate with the startup automaker.
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2025 Ford Explorer gains larger screens and BlueCruiseA simplified 2025 Ford Explorer lineup arrives with more standard equipment and the ability to play videos games while parked.
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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz spy shots reveal mild updates
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz appears to get a more squared-off front end, and we expect buttons and knobs to appear inside the cabin.
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Andretti, and subsequently Cadillac, won't be joining the Formula 1 grid anytime soon.
On Wednesday, ESPN reported that Formula 1 has officially rejected Andretti and Cadillac's bid to join the...
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2025 BMW Z4 adds manual transmission optionThe BMW Z4 will finally be available with a manual transmission and the package gets a very German name.
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2025 BMW M4 Coupe and Convertible gain power and techAn updated M4 range sees only minor changes for the new model year.
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2025 BMW 4-Series Coupe and Convertible gain mild hybrid powertrainsThe 2025 BMW 4-Series line receives a nip, tuck, and 48-volt mild hybrid system.
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2025 Mazda CX-70 2-row crossover SUV aims for midsize gloryIt's derived from the CX-90, but the CX-70 might swing closer to smaller-is-better Mazda's wheelhouse.
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Chicago F1 Grand Prix, electric Honda sports car, quick acceleration: Today's Car NewsAn electric Honda sports car and a possible Formula 1 race in the Windy City top today's headlines.
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A revamped Golf R will show its face this summer.
Volkswagen teased the upcoming hot hatch at the Ice Race in Zell am See, Austria. A camouflaged Golf R was on display at the event and VW said a...
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2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Aston Martin Vantage, 2024 Jeep Wrangler: Car News HeadlinesDriving in an Alfa Stelvio, teasing the next Aston Vantage, and pricing the next Hyundai Santa Fe—it's all in today's car news.
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Test drive: 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio ages with graceThe Alfa Romeo Stelvio puts vehicle dynamics over interior space and connected technology.
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Aston Martin Vantage teased, again, ahead of Feb. 12 debutAnother teaser for the updated Aston Martin Vantage shows more of its exterior design.
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2027 Porsche Cayenne EV, 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing: This Week's Top PhotosA test mule for the upcoming 2027 Porsche Cayenne EV began cold-weather testing on public roads. While it looked like a hobbled together Macan EV, the test mule featured a wider track, a wider windshield, and a visually larger battery pack in the vehicle floor, indicating its an electric Cayenne...
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2026 Audi Q9, Apple car, 2024 Porsche Macan EV: The Week In ReverseWe spotted the 2026 Audi Q9, the Apple car has been delayed again, and the 2024 Porsche Macan EV debuted. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The 2026 Audi Q9 broke cover for the first time. The three-row crossover luxury SUV will sit atop the lineup to rival the BMW X7 and...
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