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Mazda, the brand most associated with telling its customers that "driving matters," has pulled the manual transmission from the 2019 model year 6 mid-size sedan. The move leaves the new Mazda 3 hatchback (in Premium trim) and the MX-5 Miata as the only two models that the Japanese brand offers with a manual transmission. CarsDirect reported Wednesday that Mazda had axed the manual for the 2019 model year. The move also pushes the Mazda 6's starting price to $24,720, an increase of $1,875. Previously, the base Sport trim could be had with a manual transmission, which kept the price down...
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2020 Chevy Corvette, 2021 Ford Bronco, 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: The Week In Reverse
We pondered the point of the mid-engine 2020 Chevy Corvette; new details emerged on the 2021 Ford Bronco and its design; we drove the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. Is there really a point to the mid-engine 2020 Chevy Corvette? Given how...
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First drive review: 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI channels GTI better than ever
The Tail of the Dragon sits at, or near, the top of any list of great driving roads in America. This 11-mile ribbon of U.S. Highway 129 between Tennessee and North Carolina entices enthusiasts with more than 300 turns and 1,000 feet of elevation change. Unfortunately, it also attracts...
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2019 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix preview
Mercedes-AMG's Valtteri Bottas leads the pack as we go into round two of the 2019 Formula 1 World Championship, the Bahrain Grand Prix held at the Bahrain International Circuit.
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Lyft IPO priced at $72 per share, values company at $24B
Lyft has become the first ride-hailing company to go public, with its shares to be listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol LYFT.
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Nissan Skyline GT-R's RB26 engine back in production
Nissan has expanded its Nismo Heritage Parts program with components to allow you to build new RB26DETT engines for the R32, R33 and R34 Skyline GT-Rs.
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The Utah State Legislature offered $5 million to save the historic raceway, contingent on $45 million more from federal and private sources.
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Listen to the SSC Tuatara hit the dyno and the streets
Tuatara has given us a tantalizing taste of what's coming with videos of the 1,750-horsepower monster running in the wild.
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Porsche Taycan enters final test phase ahead of launch in September
The long awaited electric Porsche is making its final rounds at worldwide sites before it goes on sale later this year. Followup models are reportedly also in the works.
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Antique 1957 stainless diner for sale and it's the stuff of nostalgic dreams
The stainless steel diner in New Jersey is priced to sell and it's a slice of Americana—stools, booths, milkshakes, burgers, and Chevy Bel Airs.
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2019 Volkswagen Arteon arrives this April, costs more than CC predecessor
The sleek 2019 VW Arteon is the successor to the CC and offers handsome looks with a turbo-4 and front- or all-wheel drive.
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First drive review: The 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque adds more gray with its own Grecian formula
“Sweaters and lunch,” my co-pilot points ahead. The flock of sheep being herded across the road ahead can’t tell the difference between our Range Rover Evoque and the grass they crop. Their herder smiles at our SUV, waves, and keeps his charges off the broken pavement while we...
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Audi Sport is currently working on the next RS 6 Avant. Spotted in prototype form, the new RS 6 Avant has an aggressive front fascia, massive brakes, and oval-shaped exhausts.
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BMW M8 spy shots, Kia Mohave concept, Hennessey F-150 Raptor V-8 swap: Car News Headlines
BMW's M8 Gran Coupe has been spied testing, Kia has unveiled a concept previewing the next Mohave SUV, and Hennessey has swapped out the Ford F-150 Raptor's V-6 for a V-8.
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2020 Ford Escape to be revealed April 2
The redesigned 2020 Ford Escape will be shown in its European guise on April 2. The debut of the U.S.-spec version should follow shortly after.
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The story behind Porsche's stunning 917 tribute concept
Porsche has shown a modern interpretation of the 917 race car which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Sadly, the stunning piece of work isn't intended for production.
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2020 Chevrolet Equinox spy shots
Chevrolet's Equinox compact crossover SUV is about to come in for a mid-cycle update that might see the launch of a new performance variant.
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Honda and Hino join Toyota's self-driving car company Monet
Honda and Hino have jumped on board Monet, a mobility-as-a-service company established by Toyota and SoftBank in 2018.
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Daimler and Geely will form a 50:50 joint venture in China to oversee development and production of future cars from Smart, the first of which are due in 2022.
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Kia teases a modern Borrego with Mohave Masterpiece concept
Kia unveiled a pair of SUV concepts at the 2019 Seoul Motor Show, one of which previews a redesigned Mohave.
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Faraday Future's latest lifeline: a Chinese video game company
Faraday Future, the California-based electric car startup, has been in limbo since the middle of last year due to financial woes, but the company has received a new lifeline. It comes from a rather unlikely place: a Chinese video game company. The startup announced it has signed a joint-venture...
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Daimler wants your help for in-car gaming ideas
We don't know when or if self-driving cars will take over the roadways, but it's inevitable they'll change the way we spend time in the car. Mercedes-Benz's parent company, Daimler, recognizes that massive changes are afoot and has launched a competition called the In-Car Gaming Challenge to...
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Hennessey Performance cooks up VelociRaptor V-8 for The Rock
Hennessey Performance Engineering will gladly replace the Ford F-150 Raptor's twin-turbo V-6 with a V-8, and that appealed to professional wrestler and action star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. HPE posted photos to its official Facebook page on Tuesday showing The Rock's latest ride. It's a baby blue...
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2019 Chevrolet Silverado diesel one-ups Ford, Ram with best-in-class power figures
The pickup truck wars wage on, and the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado has fired a shot at Ford and Ram. The Silverado 1500, and its GMC Sierra 1500 cousin, feature best-in-class power figures for a light-duty pickup equipped with a diesel engine. General Motors announced at the 2019 Silverado's debut at...
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