Kirk Bell, Senior Editor
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2021 Ford F-150 Raptor, Nissan Nismo trucks and SUVs, Ferrari smart air conditioning: Today's Car News Kirk BellWe drove the 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor, the third-generation of the Blue Oval's off-road-ready pickup. It may no longer be the most extreme pickup on the market with the release of the Ram TRX, but it's...
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First drive review: 2022 Subaru BRZ sticks or slides, you decideThe revamped but not reinvented Subaru sports car lets it all go—whenever you want it to.
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Porsche Finder lets customers search new-car inventory from all US dealersHunting a new Porsche? German automaker puts all its inventory online.
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First drive review: 2022 Jeep Wagoneer sets new standards for American luxury and capabilityThe 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer return as a luxury three-row crossover SUV with big V-8 engines and three available four-wheel-drive systems, and nearly four feet of infotainment and cluster screens up front.
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Audi Skysphere concept transforms from autonomous cruiser to electric sports carWith its configurable wheelbase and hidden steering wheel, Audi's audacious self-driving concept likely won't go into production, but exterior design elements might appear on production vehicles.
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First drive review: 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing sends off internal combustion in styleCadillac’s electric future has an electrifying warm-up act in the '22 CT5-V Blackwing.
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Peering over the red 12 o’clock stripe on the chunky leather-wrapped steering wheel of the 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing, I’m watching a pair of yellow wings flash together on the...
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2022 Chevrolet COPO 572 Camaro debuts with new big-block V-8With the new COPO setup, 430 hp is just the beginning.
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2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS, 2022 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT, 2022 Subaru WRX: The Week In ReverseWe drove the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS, Subaru announced a reveal date for the 2022 WRX, and we got behind the wheel of the 2022 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We sampled the future of Mercedes-Benz behind the wheel of the EQS electric sedan. It's...
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2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 S wagon, 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392, 2022 Porsche Macan: The Week In ReverseWe 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. The 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 S wagon is a 603-hp family hauler with the room of a crossover SUV...
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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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Porsche is planning an electric Macan, expected to debut in 2023, but before the crossover SUV goes electric, the gas model is getting an update for 2022 that includes more power, firmer...
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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: 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 was an icon in the musical world. He also was a major car buff, and soon car and music fans can experience the hot metal and oil of his car collection.
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Porsche 911 GTS bows for 2022 as a 473-hp coupe, convertible, or targaPorsche's latest GTS editions twist the power screw to make quicker and faster 911s of all body types.
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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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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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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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