Kirk Bell, Senior Editor
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It’s a special day when a Rolls-Royce graces your driveway. A rolling tribute to the spoils of wealth, the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost manages to be stately and classy, but not crass or...
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Mercedes-Benz AMG E Performance sub-brand to electrify twin-turbo V-8 and turbo-4 modelsA Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door Coupe and a likely replacement for the AMG C63 will highlight a shift toward hybrid performance cars at Mercedes before electric performance cars arrive.
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Update: Voltswagen's US name change was just a marketing stuntVW said its future electric vehicles would wear a “Voltswagen” badge and a new take on the company logo.
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Godzilla's biography: The 50-plus year history of the Nissan GT-RAfter more than a half century, we take a look back at all the Nissan GT-Rs to have have carried the famous nameplate.
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Preview: 2022 Bentley Continental GT Speed takes crown as sportiest Bentley yetThe 2022 Bentley Continental GT Speed employs all the suspension tricks to turn a 5,000-pound coupe into the brand's sportiest grand tourer in its 101-year history.
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First drive review: 2020 Porsche Macan GTS excites like the hot hatch it isA hot hatch in SUV clothing, the 2020 Porsche Macan GTS offers an engaging driving experience unmatched by other SUVs.
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Wood may be the first thing the Jeep Wagoneer brings to mind. The brutish wood-paneled battle wagons were common in America’s driveways when Cyndi Lauper was a regular on Dick Clark’s...
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First drive review: 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat will not go gentle into that good nightThe 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat family SUV takes a defiant stand against the coming electric revolution.
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2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Vettel's Ferraris: The Week In ReverseWe got another shot in the 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Sebastien Vettel is selling his Ferraris, and Mercedes-Benz unveiled the 2022 C-Class. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority.
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Preview: 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class arrives with mild-hybrid turbo-4, luxurious new cabinThe C-Class goes all in on screens and augmented reality, but the big engines look to be history.
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First drive review: 2021 Ford Ranger Tremor is a winter fun machineThe off-road goodies added to the 2021 Ford Ranger Tremor make it a fun off-roader, even in the snow and ice.
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Hyundai Tiger X-1 concept walking car could be a lifesaverThe Hyundai Tiger X-1 concept imagines a walking and rolling electric car that could go where a normal 4x4 can't.
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2021 Ford F-150 Raptor preview: Off-roader gets rear coil springs, 37-inch tires, but no V-8 for now Kirk BellFord revealed the third-generation, 2021 F-150 Raptor on its YouTube channel on Wednesday and claimed it's not only the most capable but also the most connected Raptor yet. The Blue Oval also teased...
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2022 Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwings aim to be a gas on the trackCadillac evolves the ATS-V and CTS-V with the 2022 CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing performance sedans.
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2022 Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwings show up at Daytona 24 Hours, full reveal coming later todayThe high-performance versions of Cadillac's compact and mid-size sedans are coming soon. We expect power and performance to beat their predecessors.
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Did Joe Biden reveal that Chevrolet will build a 200-mph electric Corvette?The president may have slipped about an upcoming electric Chevy Corvette.
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2021 Porsche 718 Boxster 25 model celebrates a quarter century of mid-engine funPorsche celebrates 25 years of the Boxster with the 718 Boxster 25 limited edition model based on the Boxster GTS.
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Mercedes-Benz EQS to debut full-dash MBUX Hyperscreen infotainment systemWith screen space that spans the entire dash, haptic feedback, and augmented-reality overlays, the Hyperscreen redefines the leading edge of Mercedes interfaces.
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The market for performance and luxury cars is changing. Electric vehicles such as the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S are making a play for buyers' dollars and enthusiasts' hearts with...
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Chevrolet Corvette: Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2021The Corvette's switch to a mid-engine design makes its power more accessible and turns the car to an every man's exotic. That earned it Motor Authority's Best Car To Buy 2021 award.
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Ford Mustang Shelby GT500: Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2021 nomineeThe Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 dominates the dragstrip and road course with 760 horsepower and race car moves, making it a finalist for Motor Authority's Best Car To Buy 2021 award.
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Acura TLX: Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2021 nomineeA sleeker, sportier, more luxurious Acura TLX earns a shot at Motor Authority's Best Car To Buy 2021 award.
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First drive review: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E ponies up the funThe 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E may not feel like it's pony car namesake, but it's a fun electric crossover with up to 300 miles of range.
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Review update: 2020 Porsche 911 S flirts with perfectionThe 2020 Porsche 911 S is the perfect sports car in many ways, with just a few minor imperfections.
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