Kirk Bell, Senior Editor
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The Jaguar E-Type set new standards for beauty and performance when it arrived in 1961. The current F-Type is the spiritual successor to that car, and Jaguar is releasing a special edition model to...
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One of these 5 cars will be Motor Authority's Best Car To Buy 2021Motor Authority's Best Car To Buy 2021 will come down to the Acura TLX, Chevrolet Corvette, Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, Ford Mustang Mach-E, or Genesis GV80.
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Motor Authority's Best Car To Buy 2021 is about to kick offIt's Motor Authority's Best Car To Buy 2021 awards season, and this is what to expect.
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First drive review: The 2021 Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo moves with maturityThe 2021 Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo is no MazdaSpeed3, but it doesn't try to be. Instead, it aims for refinement.
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Preview: 2022 Hyundai Tucson goes long on screens and style, adds N Line modelThe redesigned 2022 Hyundai Tucson compact crossover gets a bold new look inside and out, as well as hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains.
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First drive review: 2020 McLaren GT tours grandly with a supercar edgeThe 2020 McLaren GT has the cargo space of a sedan and the power and moves of a supercar.
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After a few minutes in the 2021 Mercedes-AMG E53 sedan, I have to get out and check the badge on the trunklid. Is this really an E-Class and not the smaller, sportier C-Class? The mid-size E-Class...
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First drive review: 2020 Land Rover Defender 110 is a billy goat that's not too gruffThe 2020 Land Rover Defender 110 is a bigger Jeep Wrangler with better on-road moves.
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2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge, company's first EV, costs $53,990Volvo launches its first electric vehicle, the 2021 XC40 Recharge, in push to become carbon neutral by 2040.
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First drive review: 2021 Cadillac Escalade intimidates with size, ingratiates with techThe 2021 Cadillac Escalade is bigger, more luxurious, and loaded with tech.
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2021 Audi R8 adding less-expensive rear-drive modelsThe 2021 Audi R8 adds rear-wheel-drive coupe and Spyder models with 532 horsepower and lower starting prices.
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2020 Chevrolet Corvette production extended through end of the yearProduction of the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette will extend through December.
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Perhaps no vehicle has taken a bigger leap forward from one generation to the next than the Aston Martin Vantage.
A lot of technology and engineering improvements have been made since 2005, which...
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Bell: Is this the auto industry’s Amazon moment?As the auto industry turns to electric vehicles, Tesla could be in position for incredible growth and other automakers have to prove themselves.
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2021 Ford F-150 to tow 14,000 pounds, offer hybrid with 570 lb-ft of torqueThe 2021 Ford F-150 will be the brand's first hybrid pickup and add a variety of tech, utility, and driver-assistance features.
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Polestar Precept concept going into productionThe Polestar Precept concept car will become a large grand touring EV production car.
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GM issues stop-sale and recalls 2020 Chevy Corvette, select Cadillac, Buick, Chevy models
An issue with a sensor in the electronic brake boost system prompted GM to order dealers to stop selling the affected models and recall the 2020 Chevy Corvette as well as new sedans and SUVs from Cadillac, Buick, and Chevy.
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First drive review: 2021 Acura TLX brims with sound and emotionThe 2021 Acura TLX aims for a sportier character with a vociferous turbo-4 and a new stiffer platform.
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The future may be closer than we think.
California governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Wednesday aiming to require all light cars and trucks be zero-emissions vehicles by 2035 to...
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Nissan Z Proto previews next-generation sports car with twin-turbo V-6, retro-modern designCould this be the Nissan 400Z? It'll take at least a year to become more clear.
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Maserati MC20; Porsche Cayenne Coupe S vs. BMW X6 M50i; Aston Martin Victor: The Week In ReverseMaserati made a splash with its newest supercar, we compared two German luxury speedy SUVs, and an exclusive Aston caught all of our eyes.
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2021 Cadillac CT4 and CT5 to add Diamond Sky editions, Super Cruise, more equipmentAutomatic emergency braking now comes standard on all versions, while new paint and Super Cruise show up, too.
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2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S vs. 2020 BMW X6 M50i: A $200,000 battle of performance crossoversThe 2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S and 2020 BMW X6 M50i both deliver power, performance, and style. Here's how they stack up.
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Porsche Drive subscription program expands with more affordable single-vehicle optionPorsche Drive customers can now subscribe to a single vehicle every month instead of having the option to choose multiple vehicles.
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