Kirk Bell, Senior Editor
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First drive review: 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL sharpens its edge as it becomes more welcoming Kirk BellThe pea soup fog and steady rain in the mountains outside of Palms Springs, California, are making it hard to figure out the character of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL. With its new 2+2 layout, is...
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2024 Chevy Silverado EV coming with 664 hp, 400 miles of rangeChevy revealed the base WT model and the top RST model with the first deliveries scheduled for fall 2023.
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One of these 8 cars will be named Motor Authority's Best Car To Buy 2022Will this be the year that an electric car wins the Motor Authority Best Car To Buy award?
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VW GTI/Golf R: Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2022 nomineeWill the improved performance and new technology of the Mk VIII Volkswagen GTI and Golf R earn this duo the Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2022 award?
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BMW M3/M4: Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2022 nomineeWill explosive power and razor sharp handling be enough for the M3/M4 coupe, convertible, and sedan to be named Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2022?
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First drive review: 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo revives the Ferrari FF for the electric eraA sporty electric wagon with sharp moves and plenty of power, the 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo reminds us of a cool wagon of the recent past.
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There’s no shame in demanding the finest. That’s the appeal of Rolls-Royce: the finest ride, the finest materials, the finest craftsmanship, all built by hand. Sometimes, however, the...
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Ford cancels plans for Rivian-based electric vehicleA project to jointly develop a Ford or Lincoln electric vehicle has been scrapped, as Ford accelerates its own EV plans.
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2022 Porsche Taycan adds GTS model, Sport Turismo body stylePorsche touts the Taycan GTS as the sportiest of its electric cars.
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Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport offers GT4 racers a ready-made race car for $229,000The Cayman gets buffed for out-of-the-box racing, all for a quarter-million-plus.
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2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS channels 911 GT3 in the most extreme Cayman yetLighter, quicker, and faster: the 718 Cayman GT4 RS goes out the door for more than $140,000.
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First drive review: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee tackles off-road trails and on-road luxuryThe 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee can handle the rigors of Moab while also delivering every day luxury.
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2022 GMC Sierra 1500, 2022 Audi A3 and S3, 2022 Ford Bronco Everglades: The Week In Reverse Kirk BellWe drove the 2022 Audi A3 and S3; Ford revealed a new Bronco Everglades is coming; and GMC introduced the 2022 Sierra 1500. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority.
We drove the 2022...
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2022 GMC Sierra reaches even further upmarket with Denali Ultimate and AT4X trimsGMC polishes its pickup truck with two posh new trims.
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First drive review: 2022 Audi A3/S3 sport sedans turn a smart double playThe redesigned compact sport sedan makes for a spirited daily driver that comes better equipped than the competition.
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The cars and chase scenes of “No Time To Die”The Aston Martin DB5 stars in the James Bond film "No Time To Die," but so do other Aston Martins, plus Jaguars, Land Rovers, Toyotas, and Maseratis.
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First drive review: 2022 Porsche 911 GTS improves upon greatnessThe 2022 Porsche 911 GTS adds power, traction, and all the right performance equipped to the already fantastic 911.
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Jay Leno taught Norm Macdonald how to driveMacdonald, with Jay Leno, showed that even a newbie can have fun behind the wheel of a car—if set up for success.
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The CX-5 is Mazda's bestselling vehicle and the brand is making changes for the 2022 model year to make sure it stays that way.
The 2022 CX-5 will come standard with all-wheel drive, its styling...
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2022 Lexus IS 500 Sport Performance, Porsche 911 manufacturing, 2022 Subaru WRX: The Week In ReverseWe drove the 2022 Lexus IS 500 Sport Performance, a documentary highlighted the history and manufacturing process of the Porsche 911, and the 2022 Subaru WRX debuted. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Time behind the wheel of the 2022 Lexus IS 500 Sport Performance showed us...
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Michael Schumacher "different but he's here," according to new documentaryCorrina Schumacher, wife of Formula One legend Michael Schumacher, opens up about racer's health nearly a decade after he suffered a traumatic brain injury while skiing.
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Mercedes-Benz EQG Concept sets G-Class on electric pathMercedes' electric vehicle strategy spreads to its toughest off-roader, the G-Class SUV, with the EQG Concept.
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Concept Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV takes ultra-luxury electricThe Concept Mercedes-Maybach EQS foreshadows the brand's first ultra-luxury electric SUV, likely due within two years.
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Preview: 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63S E Performance tops Demon power with plug-in hybrid powertrainThe twin-turbo V-8 and rear-mounted electric motor make 843 hp and 1,033 lb-ft in the E Performance variant.
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