Kirk Bell, Senior Editor
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2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 S wagon, 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392, 2022 Porsche Macan: The Week In Reverse Kirk BellWe drove the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 S wagon, we took the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 off road, and the 2022 Porsche Macan broke cover. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority.
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Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport GT Concept imagines a sporty family crossoverThe four-seat concept turns the common crossover into a true blue performance machine.
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First drive review: 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 S wagon packs supercar power and crossover spaceA wagon may seem geeky, but the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 S wagon deals out thrilling power and performance.
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Preview: 2022 Porsche Macan adds power, tweaks looksThe refreshed crossover SUV won't come with a Turbo model but other variants get a power boost and subtle flourishes inside and out for model year 2022.
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Preview: 2022 Audi RS 3 ramps up the turbo-5 power and track capabilityA new generation of the Audi RS 3 packing 401 hp is headed to showrooms shortly.
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Jeep to have an electric vehicle in every SUV segment by 2025Jeep promises an electric vehicle in every SUV segment by 2025, but the company hasn't said how it will get there.
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Preview: 315-hp 2022 Volkswagen Golf R brings more tech, more performance, $44,640 starting price Kirk BellThe eighth-generation Volkswagen GTI is on the way and the more-powerful fifth-generation Golf R is coming with it.
Volkswagen unveiled the 2022 Golf R last November and on Wednesday announced the...
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Preview: 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI to be quicker, more digital, start at $30,540When the eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI arrives for 2022, it will feature a digital instrument cluster and a larger touchscreen. The hot hatch also gets a more potent turbo-4 engine.
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Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae, Dodge EV muscle car, 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S: The Week In ReverseDodge said it will build an EV muscle car, we drove the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S, and Lamborghini revealed the Aventador Ultimae. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Dodge won't change its focus with the coming EV evolution. The American brand said it will build an EV muscle...
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Review update: 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S deals out supercar thrillsThe 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S sends its 640 hp to the pavement like a supercar.
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Preview: 2022 Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid debuts as 536-hp plug-in grand tourerBentley takes another electrified step with its big luxury sedan—all the way to 177 mph.
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Rush drummer Neil Peart's car collection to be auctioned in Pebble BeachFly by night to get to Pebble Beach, and you could be the winning bidder on one of Neal Peart's cars.
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The GTS model has become so ubiquitous across the Porsche lineup that it's hard to believe the first 911 Carrera GTS debuted only 12 years ago.
On Tuesday, Porsche revealed the 992-generation 911,...
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Sneak preview: 2022 Audi RS 3 to add rear torque splitter, hit 62 mph in 3.8 secondsAudi has teased much of the information on the 2022 RS 3, and the little sport sedan will get a new RS Torque Splitter, a quicker 0-60 mph time, a stiffer suspension, and a drift mode.
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First drive review: 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class will go down in history as peak ICEThe 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan represents the state of the art for the gas-powered car as we transition to electric vehicles.
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First drive review: 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L grows up but remains playfulThe 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L adds a third row to the fifth-generation Grand Cherokee lineup, but keeps its off-road prowess.
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Preview: 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor comes with 450 hp, rear coil springs, $65,840 price tagThe redesigned 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor off-road pickup truck features a new coil-spring rear suspension, more suspension travel, available 37-inch tires, and the new-generation F-150's stiffer platform.
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It's the 30th anniversary of the 500 E, the Mercedes-Benz that Porsche builtPorsche helped develop and build the Mercedes-Benz 500 E touring sedan that arrived with V-8 power 30 years ago.
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Preview: 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class arrives with mild-hybrid turbo-4, simplified trim levels Kirk BellA redesigned 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan was revealed in February, and on Tuesday we learned new details about the versions will get in the United States.
Due in the first half of 2022, the...
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Aston Martin CEO says it's time for the company to follow through on product plansAston Martin's new CEO Tobias Moers says the company must deliver on its ambitious plans, which include Mercedes-AMG engines and electrification.
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First drive review: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 excels as a big-boy toyThe Wrangler Rubicon 392’s 470-hp V-8 rumbles on the street, churns through the dirt, and can go everywhere in between.
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2022 Hyundai Kona N brings hot hatch attitude to the compact crossoverThe Hyundai Kona N will blur the lines between hot hatch and crossover with its agile moves and 276-hp turbo-4.
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First drive review: 2021 Hyundai Veloster N builds hot hatch credibility with 8-speed dual-clutch transmissionThe 2021 Hyundai Veloster N rewards on a twisty road, but its sub-$35,000 affordability brings with it some refinement tradeoffs.
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Review update: 2021 Toyota Supra appeals with its fun and flawsThe same enthusiasts who are eager for the 2021 Toyota Supra’s 382-hp turbo inline-6 might find the lack of a manual gearbox unforgivable.
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