New York Auto Show
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It's been launched elsewhere on the globe but now the Genesis G70, BMW 3-Series and Lexus IS fighter, has landed in the United States. The small, sports luxury sedan arrives in showrooms in the summer as a 2019 model, and we got our first look up close on Wednesday at the local debut, which took place at the 2018 New York auto show. The segment is a tough nut to crack but the G70 has a lot going for it. It takes everything Genesis has learned with the larger G80 and G90 sedans and improves upon it, and there's a 6-speed manual on offer for purists. Buyers in the U.S. will be able to choose...
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Classic Mini made electric for New York auto show
Mini didn't have a new car to present at the 2018 New York auto show. Instead, it had an old one. A very old one. The British brand unveiled a classic Mini on Wednesday in the Big Apple, one with an electric powertrain conversion. Why, you ask? Mini will launch an electric version of its Hardtop...
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2019 Toyota RAV4 takes on tough new look
Toyota on Wednesday introduced an all-new, fifth-generation RAV4 at the 2018 New York auto show. What's immediately clear is that the compact crossover SUV has been given a bolder look for its latest redesign, and Toyota says it's also much more capable off the road than previous generations thanks...
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Baby got back: 2019 Audi RS 5 Sportback debuts in New York
As much as we love Audi Sport's latest RS 5 coupe, the car's two-door body is definitely a limiting factor. Which coupe owner doesn't feel a tinge of pain folding down the front seats whenever friends or family, muddy shoes and all, have to climb into the back? The solution is the new RS 5...
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Lincoln Aviator returns as elegant three-row SUV with plug-in tech
More than a decade on since the nameplate bowed out of production, Lincoln's Aviator is finally back. Unveiled Wednesday at the 2018 New York auto show, a new Aviator SUV carries the influences of the Continental and Navigator and takes things further, providing us with a better view of Lincoln's...
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2019 Cadillac XT4 crossover SUV looks good, feels like more of the same
The 2019 Cadillac XT4 has a lot riding on its shoulders. Cursed with a sedan-heavy lineup—there are four sedans to just two utility vehicles—the XT4 is the vehicle that finally opens Cadillac to the luxury market's most lucrative segment, the compact crossover class. The XT4 uses a...
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Jaguar signed its chit and joined the “blisteringly fast SUV” country club Monday when it unveiled the 2019 Jaguar F-Pace SVR at the 2018 New York International Auto Show. The high-test, high-riding sports SUV makes 550 horsepower and 502 pound-feet from its uprated supercharged 5.0-liter V-8. Powering all four wheels, the F-Pace SVR sprints up to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds, en route to a 176-mph top speed. The SVR is Jaguar’s first performance SUV and elbows-in to an elite set already crowded with the Mercedes-AMG GLC63, Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio and Porsche Macan Turbo...
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VW Atlas Cross Sport concept ditches 3rd row for sharper look
Volkswagen in 2019 will add a second SUV to the production line at its plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and the Atlas Cross Sport concept unveiled Tuesday is a direct preview of it. The concept is a shorter, more rakish version of the Atlas, which is also built in Chattanooga, and this time there's...
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2019 Mercedes-AMG C63 gets numerous updates, but no extra power
Mercedes-Benz pulled back the wraps from its updated 2019 C-Class earlier this month at the 2018 Geneva auto show. Now it's time for Mercedes-AMG to step into the spotlight, because the 2018 New York auto show stage is where we get a taste of the updated C63 side of the family. What's in store for...
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Waymo announces new fleet of self-driving Jaguar I-Pace crossovers
The next wave of self-driving Waymo cars will be electric Jaguar I-Pace crossovers, the automotive supplier said Tuesday. Up to 20,000 electric crossovers will be fitted with the self-driving hardware by 2020, a significant commitment for the relatively small automaker. Later this year, Waymo said...
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2019 GMC Sierra AT4 is for the refined off-roader
For years the subject of rumors, GMC has finally introduced its first model designated an AT4, short for All-Terrain 4-wheel drive. The first model is the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4, which was revealed Monday ahead of a formal debut on March 28 at the 2018 New York auto show. Think of it as Chevy's...
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2019 UX to be first Lexus available via subscription
You saw it earlier this month at the 2018 Geneva auto show but now Lexus' all-new UX compact crossover SUV is ready for its first appearance in the United States, which will take place Wednesday at the 2018 New York auto show. Yes, Lexus' pint-size UX is confirmed for U.S. sale, bringing with it a...
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The dust has just settled on the floors of the Geneva auto show but we're already gearing up for the New York auto show on this week. The doors open March 28 and there'll be quite the number of attractions this year, including several important world premieres. The new cars and trucks will be spread over four floors of the Javits Center in Manhattan, and the Motor Authority crew will be there to bring you live photos and details of it all. Below you’ll find our hand-picked list of some of the vehicles we know are coming, and you can bet there’ll be plenty of surprises too. To stay...
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2019 Infiniti QX80 and QX60 get added luxury with Limited trim
Infiniti will use next week's 2018 New York International Auto Show to introduce new Limited versions of its QX80 and QX60 SUVs. They arrive for the 2019 model year. Limited means top-of-the-line at Infiniti, so the vehicles are packed with the best the brand has to offer. The QX80 Limited's...
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2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe and Cabriolet gain power and standard equipment
Following the refreshed 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan's debut at the 2018 Geneva motor show, the luxury brand will bring the updated C-Class Coupe and Cabriolet to the 2018 New York auto show. Revealed on Tuesday, both body styles are in for additional standard equipment and more power. The...
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Fluff, buff, and safety stuff: 2019 Ford Fusion gets new face and tail, Co-Pilot360, and longer range
The redesigned 2019 Ford Fusion was unveiled Tuesday with mildly updated styling front and rear, the new Co-Pilot360 suite of active safety features, and a longer electric range for the Energi plug-in hybrid model. The 2019 Fusion also has a revamped model lineup with S, SE, Hybrid SE, SEL, Hybrid...
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2019 Kia K900 flagship sedan revealed
Kia on Tuesday released the first details for its redesigned K900 flagship sedan, which makes its world debut at next week's 2018 New York International Auto Show. Included was a handful of photos that hint at an elegant, almost minimalist-like design for the new K900, which in some markets will be...
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Lincoln Aviator concept teased ahead of 2018 New York auto show
All the rumors are about to prove true as Lincoln has just announced the reveal of an Aviator concept at this month's 2018 New York International Auto Show. The Ford luxury division posted a video to its Facebook page on Thursday that gives us a few glimpses of the SUV concept, which looks to...
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Factory black-out packages are all the rage right now, and Lexus is jumping on the bandwagon with the RC F Sport Black Line Special Edition. The Japanese luxury brand revealed the blacked-out RC F Sport model on Tuesday ahead of its debut at the 2018 New York auto show. The the Lexus RC F Sport Black Line Special Edition accomplishes what the name implies: all-black everything...well, almost. The exterior comes in a Caviar (black) or Atomic Silver hue, and the car also wears matte black wheels, black chrome accents around the grille and windows, and black or orange brake calipers. Inside, the...
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2019 Subaru Forester teased ahead of 2018 New York auto show
A teaser shot for Subaru’s all-new, fifth-generation Forester has been released ahead of the vehicle's debut at this month's 2018 New York International Auto Show. The show is where Toyota will unveil the fifth-generation version of the rival RAV4. Both small SUVs are due in showrooms later...
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2019 Acura RDX heads to 2018 NY auto show, including A-Spec model
Acura is putting the final touches on its redesigned RDX ahead of the vehicle's debut at this month's 2018 New York International Auto Show. The design is hardly a secret as Acura's RDX prototype shown in January at the 2018 North American International Auto Show is pretty much identical to the...
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2019 Nissan Altima teased ahead of 2018 New York auto show
There's a new Nissan Altima coming for the 2019 model year, and it debuts on March 28 at the 2018 New York International Auto Show. The car represents the sixth generation for the Altima nameplate and a core pillar of Nissan's sales strategy here in the United States. The last time the Altima was...
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2019 Kia K900 teased ahead of likely 2018 NY auto show debut
Kia on Tuesday gave us our first glimpse at its redesigned K900 by way of a teaser. The new full-size sedan is due in showrooms later this year, as a 2019 model. The current K900 was only introduced here for the 2015 model year, but in other markets, where it goes by the name K9 or Quoris, it's...
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With new GT3, the automatic vs. manual debate rages, even within Porsche
The third pedal is a third rail. Last week at the 2017 New York auto show, enthusiasts claimed another moral victory as Porsche announced the return of a manual transmission to one of its most coveted models. The 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 will be reunited with a 6-speed manual alongside the 7-speed PDK...
Aaron Cole