Byron Hurd, Contributor
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Jaguar will make its driver monitor standard across its lineup over the course of the 2020 and 2021 model years, Motor Authority has learned, adding a safeguard against fatigue-related driver...
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Buick reveals U.S. specs for the 2020 Encore GXThe 2020 Buick Encore GX will arrive in early 2020, slot between the Encore and Envision, and be powered by a choice of 1.2- or 1.3-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engines.
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The world's fastest tractor hits 135 mph, sets Guinness World RecordThe 135-mph tractor unseated a world record held by Top Gear and set in 2018.
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JLR keen on Geely, BMW partnershipsJaguar Land Rover has reportedly reached out to BMW and Chinese company Geely as possible partners, likely for electric vehicle and/or autonomous driving technology.
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Ken Block runs up to China's Heaven's Gate in bonkers Climbkhana TwoKen Block is back at it in the second Climbkhana, this time taking is 1977 Ford F-150 Hoonitruck up China's Mountain to Heaven's Gate.
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Filming of "Fast 9" has wrappedA tweet from director Justin Lin confirms that filming of "Fast 9" in at least five countries has wrapped.
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The ratification of a labor deal between Ford and UAW last week may have seemed anti-climactic after the month-long strike that preceded the union and General Motors inking a deal. However, the...
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BMW i4 confirmed with 80-kwh battery, 523 hp, over 300 miles of rangeThe i4 is a small sport sedan due in 2021 as part of the next-generation BMW 4-Series family.
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This Boxster-based shooting brake is the short wagon Porsche won't buildEnthusiasts frequently have strange tastes, and while we may swoon over anything that adds practicality to a high-performance car, not everybody sees it the same way—especially the bean counters in an automotive accounting department, who often cite silly notions such as "marketability" or...
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Bugatti designer's yacht pays homage to legendary Atlantic coupeBugatti designer Etienne Salomé is lending his name—and expertise—to a new yacht company. The company is Salomé Yachts, and its first creation is the Atlantic, named for the classic Bugatti coupe of the same name. The Atlantic is very much a toy rather than a practical...
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Lamborghini-based Zagato Raptor concept heads to auctionA one-of-a-kind Zagato Raptor based on the Lamborghini Diablo VT will cross the auction block on Nov. 30.
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Penske reportedly in talks to buy Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 teamThe Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport Formula 1 team is for sale and racing legend Roger Penske is one of the possible buyers.
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2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E, 2020 Jeep Wrangler Ecodiesel, 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show: The Week In Reverse Byron HurdDetails of Ford's new Mustang EV crossover leaked ahead of its formal debut next week; we get some seat time with Jeep's new diesel-powered Wrangler; and we shared everything we know about the 2019...
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Understated 563-horsepower 2020 Audi S8 will set you back $130,495The 2020 Audi S8's 563-horsepower thrills come at a price, and that price is $130,495.
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New Amazon film documents BMW's Formula E tech development"Racing into the future: Formula E as a TechLab for the BMW Group" is a documentary available on Amazon that traces the tech transfer from racing to street cars.
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1954 Jaguar XK120 barn find headed to auction, one of just 151 builtA 1954 Jaguar XK120 in desperate need of a restoration is heading to auction in the UK.
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New Genesis to debut noise-canceling tech that reduces road noiseHyundai Motor Group will soon debut a new noise-cancelling technology that reduces road noise as well as engine noise.
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The Ferrari Roma's key is just a Ferrari badgeThe Ferrari Roma's key is both simple and flashy.
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Ajlani Motors is the latest hopeful to throw its hat into the hypercar ring. Its Drakuma concept, which debuted at this week's Dubai International Motor Show, is the founder's vision of a...
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SCG Boot is ready to tackle Baja 1000The Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus Boot is ready to take on the Ford Bronco in the 2019 Baja 1000.
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Ferrari's mystery coupe revealed as the RomaFerrari's new Roma is a front-engine, 2+2 grand touring coupe.
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Peugeot is building a hypercar to race at Le MansPeugeot will return to Le Mans for the first time since 2012 with a car for the new hypercar class beginning in 2022.
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Ford shows off 3D-knitted seat covers at its 2019 Design WorkshopFord says 3D printing could be used to create personalized seat covers that could also include interior controls, heating elements, and smartphone charging.
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Morris officially unveils its new electric JE cargo vanThe Morris JE electric vehicle was officially unveiled in London. The carbon-fiber-bodied commercial van will start at $75,000.
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