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Mercedes-Benz is working on a redesign for its GLE, and the new model should arrive soon judging by the lack of camouflage gear on the latest prototypes. The designers have also adopted a more rugged look for the body, with what appears to be wide wheel arches leading into a narrow cabin. Porsche has teased the production version of its Mission E and confirmed the electric fastback will be called a Taycan. The name apparently means “spirited young horse” in some early eastern languages. Sebastian Vettel has won the 2018 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix. It's the first time a Ferrari...
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Kahn Vengeance, Kitty Hawk Flyer, Mini Clubman spy shots: Today's Car News
British coachbuilder Kahn Design has revealed another example of its imposing WB12 Vengeance based on the Aston Martin DB9. The latest example has a coat of paint that would make the Hulk green with envy. A startup backed by Google co-founder Larry Page has revealed its first product, a personal...
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Hyundai SUV concept, Kia Niro EV, hypercars in WEC: Car News Headlines
Hyundai has rolled out a full-size SUV concept that previews a new model heading to showrooms next year. Called the Grandmaster, the concept made its debut at the 2018 Busan auto show and features Hyundai's newest design idiom. Kia used the Busan show to present the electric version of its Niro...
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2019 BMW X5, 2019 Jeep Renegade, 2019 GMC Sierra 1500: Today's Car News
The original X5 was one of the first vehicles to offer SUV utility in combination with car-like dynamics. Now the popular nameplate is into its fourth generation, with the newest version offering more power and space than ever before. Jeep's pint-sized Renegade has just been updated. We don't have...
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Audi Q8 reveal, Porsche 919 Evo 'Ring record, FCA 5-year plan: Car News Headlines
Audi has a new flagship SUV in the form of the Q8. It's a mid-size offering with coupe-like styling, and its aggressive looks are said to presage the new design for future SUVs from the brand. Porsche built a version of its 919 Hybrid devoid of all the restrictions placed on the race car. It's...
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Next Jeep Grand Cherokee details, Mercedes S-Class spy shots, BMW Z4 specs: Today's Car News
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne has let slip that the next-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee will be based on the rear-wheel-drive Giorgio platform that made its debut in the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia and has since appeared in the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. A prototype for the...
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It's a wrap, folks. Dodge has built its last Challenger SRT Demon, and there's likely to be nothing like it ever again, at least from a major automaker. The street-legal drag racer doesn't have an owner yet as Dodge plans to sell it along with the last Viper in an upcoming charity auction. Only last month we learned that Edd China of “Wheeler Dealers” fame was starting a new show. Now we have news he's starting a second new show. The best part is that both look very promising. Australian supercar marque Brabham has revealed its “home circuit” where it will hone its...
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Aston Martin DB11 AMR, Audi Q8, Mercedes-Benz GLB: Car News Headlines
Aston Martin has replaced its standard V-12-powered DB11 with the more hardcore DB11 AMR, and we've just tested it. The car sticks with Aston's new 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged V-12 but sees the output dialed up to 630 horsepower. No word yet if an even more hardcore DB11 AMR Pro is coming. Audi's...
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2020 Audi A4, 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, Brabham BT62: Today's Car News
Audi is out testing an updated version of its A4 sedan. The changes are subtle, visually at least, and look to consist of new front and rear fascias and revised taillights. Ford has dropped a new photo for the Mustang Shelby GT500 arriving next year. This time it isn't a shadowy teaser but a clear...
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Civic Type R pickup, McLaren 720S review, Jeep Renegade spy shots: Car News Headlines
Ever wondered what a Civic Type R pickup truck would look like? Probably not, but Honda has built one so now you can find out anyway. There aren't plans to put it into production but Honda is considering taking it to the Nürburgring. McLaren's 720S, the automaker's first second-generation...
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2019 Ford F-150 Raptor, 2019 Chevy Camaro ZL1, Apple and VW deal: Today's Car News
The current F-150 Raptor has only been on sale for two years but Ford has already introduced some updates. Key among them is a new electronically controlled shock absorber from Fox that continuously adjusts damping in real-time. Chevrolet has updated its Camaro range for 2019 but the automaker is...
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Ferrari SP38, 2017 Ford GT, 2018 Porsche 911 Carrera T: Car News Headlines
Ferrari has a new Special Projects car, and it's called the SP38. The name doesn't give away any clues but the design makes it obvious that the iconic F40 was the source of inspiration. Ford's GT is back in the headlines, but for all the wrong reasons. Remember how Ford said owners weren't allowed...
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A prototype for the next-generation Porsche 911 Turbo has been spotted. The particular tester is for the car's convertible option, which should be launched alongside the coupe in late 2019 or early the following year. Mercedes-Benz has revealed the first details on its Formula E program. The automaker has branded its team Mercedes-EQ and will start in the 2019/2020 season, the sixth for the electric car racing series. Ford is working on an electric SUV for launch in 2020. The vehicle is tentatively labeled the Mach 1 and is said to also draw a few visual cues from the Mustang. You'll find...
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Tesla Model 3 Performance, Chevy Corvette ZR1, Audi S6 Avant: Car News Headlines
Tesla CEO Elon Musk over the weekend dropped new details on additional Model 3 variants. One of the juicy tidbits was the acceleration of the Model 3 Performance, which Musk said would be quicker than the times generated by BMW's M3. Speaking of quick cars, one of the quickest around is Chevrolet's...
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Shelby Series 2, Chevy Silverado 1500 diesel, VW van: Today's Car News
Remember the Shelby Series 1? The sexy sports car was the first and only standalone car developed by Shelby American. The company has now announced a conversion package that enables output to be more than doubled to 800 horsepower. Chevy's redesigned Silverado 1500 has a six-strong powertrain...
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Aston Martin DB11 Volante, Porsche Cayenne Hybrid, Lexus LQ: Car News Headlines
Aston Martin's DB11 can be had as either a coupe or a convertible, which is referred to as a Volante by the British automaker. We recently drove the latter on the California coast to find out just how grand Aston Martin’s latest grand tourer actually is. Porsche's latest Cayenne has spawn its...
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Mercedes-AMG GT S Roadster, Devel Sixty 6x6, BMW 8-Series reveal: Today's Car News
Mercedes-AMG has expanded the GT Roadster lineup with the new GT S Roadster. The car has the same 515-horsepower rating as the GT S coupe and will reach 60 mph from rest just as quick. Dubai's Devel is working on a wild 6x6 SUV to join its 5,000-horsepower Sixteen supercar. The SUV will go by the...
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Porsche 911 GT3 R, Lamborghini Marzal, Lister Lightning: Car News Headlines
Porsche's 911 GT3 R race car has just been updated. The car is closely aligned to the 911 GT3 RS, with its 4.0-liter flat-6 said to be almost identical to the one in the road car. Back in 1967, Lamborghini unveiled a concept car with see-through doors. The car is called the Marzal, and it's set to...
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Rolls-Royce has entered the SUV race with a new model called the Cullinan. It starts almost $100k above the Bentley Bentayga and could quite possibly become the British brand's most popular model. Volkswagen has revealed its fastest, most powerful Golf GTI in the nameplate's history. It's modeled after the GTI TCR race car and is headed for production later this year. A prototype for Mercedes-Benz's next-generation GLS has been spotted again. The big SUV is expected to hit the market next year. You'll find these stories and more in today's car news, right here at Motor Authority. 2019...
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2019 BMW M5 Competition, 2019 Dodge Charger, 2021 Lagonda SUV: Car News Headlines
BMW's M5 has spawned a Competition model with extra power and stiffer suspension. The result is a mid-size luxury sedan that will hit 60 mph in just 3.1 seconds. Dodge will introduce some updates for the 2019 Charger. A teaser shot released today reveals the new grille design for the Charger SRT...
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Mercedes G-Class review, Lotus Esprit rumors, Putin's limo: Today's Car News
There's a new G-Class headed to showrooms, and it represents the first true redesign of the boxy SUV since the original civilian version made its debut 40 years ago. We recently got to spend some time behind the wheel of the new G-Class, in both G550 and G63 trim. Lotus is working on two new sports...
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Aston Martin Rapide AMR, BMW 8-Series, Kia Niro EV: Car News Headlines
Aston Martin is out testing a new version of its Rapide sedan. The new version is a more-focused offering from the automaker's AMR performance sub-brand, and it looks absolutely stunning testing hard on the Nürburgring. A new photo of BMW's modern 8-Series has surfaced, this time revealing the...
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Porsche Macan spied, VW Golf GTI TCR teased, Vantage GT3 and GT4 confirmed: Today's Car News
The Porsche Macan is about to undergo a mid-cycle update. The latest prototypes are wearing barely any camouflage gear, which suggests the debut can't be far. Volkswagen is working on a new version of its Golf GTI based on the racing version developed for the TCR International Series. It's destined...
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Brabham supercar, Miami F1 race, Tesla Model Y: Car News Headlines
The Brabham race team has spawned a new automotive division whose first product is the track-only BT62 supercar. Just 70 will be built but Brabham is already hinting at road and race versions. The latter will likely end up at Le Mans. There might be a new Miami Grand Prix on the Formula 1 calendar...
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