F1 rejects Andretti's bid to join grid in 2025 or 2026, leaves door open for 2028

Andretti, and subsequently Cadillac, won't be joining the Formula 1 grid anytime soon. On Wednesday, ESPN reported that Formula 1 has officially rejected Andretti and Cadillac's bid to join the championship in 2025 or 2026. The door was left open for the joint team to enter in 2028. The governing body of the Formula 1 World Championship approved... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/lpzLu...

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2025 BMW Z4 adds manual transmission option

The 2024 BMW Z4 did not in fact get a manual transmission option, as had long been rumored. Instead the transmission choice has lagged into the new model year. On Tuesday, the 2025 BMW Z4 debuted and finally added the option of a 6-speed manual transmission. The row-your-own shifter will only come in the M40i trim and will be part of a $3,5500... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/7U4K9...

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2025 BMW 4-Series Coupe and Convertible gain mild hybrid powertrains

Every BMW 4-Series will now feature a mild-hybrid powertrain. On Tuesday, the 2025 BMW 4-Series Coupe and Convertible debuted with 48-volt mild hybrid powertrains, tweaked lighting elements, and the automaker's latest infotainment system. When the 4-Series lineup goes on sale in March it will range from $51,695 (including $995 for destination) in... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/an7F6...

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Electric Jeep Wagoneer S revealed with posh screen-filled interior

Stellantis on Tuesday revealed the first images of the Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV scheduled to go on sale in the U.S. starting this fall, likely as a 2025 model. The images show a sleeker exterior than current Wagoneer models, in line with what Jeep previously teased, as well as a screen-filled interior that will include a standard dual-pane... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/4a5MJ...

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F1 may have a Chicago Grand Prix in the works

F1 management has registered trademarks related to a Chicago Grand Prix, a move likely to fuel speculation about an F1 race in the Windy City. First spotted by Planet F1, four applications were filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Jan. 18-19, 2024. All for use on clothing, the applications cover four variations of an F1... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/AUaBR...

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Electric Honda sports car reportedly under development

Honda is conducting development work on an electric sports car, CEO Toshihiro Mibe said in a recently published interview with Autocar. The automaker is "researching sports cars in the EV era," Mibe said. That's not exactly confirmation of a production electric sports car, but Mibe said development work is "steadily proceeding," adding that "at... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/f6orD...

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Stellantis CEO: Quick acceleration is a safety feature

Stellantis' new STLA Large platform will underpin EVs capable of 0-60 mph acceleration in 2.0 seconds, the automaker claims. At a recent media event, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares claims this quick acceleration isn't just about performance. He seemed to argue that it could also be a safety feature, making it easier to, for example, overtake a... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/LKVUE...

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2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Aston Martin Vantage, 2024 Jeep Wrangler: Car News Headlines

We drove the 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and found the luxury crossover SUV aged with grace. Despite debuting six years ago, the Stelvio's design has stood the test of time while its front seats are among the most comfortable in any small crossover on sale today. Technology isn't this crossover's strong suit, but driving dynamics make up for the dated... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/oOli9...

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Porsche 963 of Porsche Penske Motorsports wins 2024 24 Hours of Daytona

Porsche kicked off the 2024 IMSA SportsCar Championship with a record 19th win at the 24 Hours of Daytona, also commercially known as the Rolex 24 At Daytona. The winning car was the No. 7 Porsche 963 of Porsche Penske Motorsports, driven by Felipe Nasr, Dane Cameron, Matt Campbell, and 2023 Indianapolis 500 winner Josef Newgarden. This was... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/6qJMa...

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Test drive: 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio ages with grace

Sometimes automakers get it right the first time. For enthusiasts looking for one of the best-driving small luxury SUVs, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio nailed it out of the gate. Alfa Romeo has given the Stelvio minor updates since it debuted six years ago, but this crossover SUV carries the same basic gorgeous design, it remains comfortable up front, and... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/BV7x1...

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“Formula 1: Drive To Survive” season 6 arrives Feb. 23 on Netflix

The sixth season of "Formula 1: Drive To Survive" premieres Feb. 23 on Netflix. This season will cover the 2023 F1 racing season, in which Max Verstappen handily won the championship—the third in a row for the Red Bull driver. Verstappen won a record 19 races, beating his own record of 15 wins, set the previous season. He also set a record... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/ysnv1...

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Aston Martin Vantage teased, again, ahead of Feb. 12 debut

The teaser campaign continues at Aston Martin. On Monday, Aston Martin released another teaser image of the upcoming Vantage revealing more than just a taillight. The upcoming Vantage features sculpted vents on the front fenders that lead into the doors. Large sill extensions can be seen that look like something off of a Formula 1 race car. The... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/Zo1ar...

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Rivian patents roof rail lighting system

Rivian has filed two patent applications for integrated lighting in the roof rails in its electric pickup trucks and SUVs. The two applications show slightly different versions of a lighting system that would be part of the roof cross bars typically used to secure cargo. Accompanying drawings show pickup trucks and SUVs resembling the current... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/gQROX...

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2027 Porsche Cayenne EV, 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing: This Week's Top Photos

A test mule for the upcoming 2027 Porsche Cayenne EV began cold-weather testing on public roads. While it looked like a hobbled together Macan EV, the test mule featured a wider track, a wider windshield, and a visually larger battery pack in the vehicle floor, indicating its an electric Cayenne. An early preview of the 2025 Buick Enclave came in... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/0I4Wf...

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2024 Jeep Wrangler 2-door adds 35-inch tire option

Jeep is adding 35-inch tires to the two-door Wrangler for the first time. Stellantis on Wednesday announced a new Xtreme 35 Tire Package that adds these bigger tires, previously available only on four-door Wrangler models, to 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and Willys two-door models equipped with the 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine. It's not... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/ZF5a1...

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2026 Audi Q9, Apple car, 2024 Porsche Macan EV: The Week In Reverse

We spotted the 2026 Audi Q9, the Apple car has been delayed again, and the 2024 Porsche Macan EV debuted. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The 2026 Audi Q9 broke cover for the first time. The three-row crossover luxury SUV will sit atop the lineup to rival the BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. The early prototype featured... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/1XDNL...

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2024 Honda Prologue delivers 296 miles of range for $48,795

Honda has stuck to its promise made during last fall's debut of the 2024 Prologue to deliver the electric midsize SUV for under $50,000. The automaker on Thursday announced the 2024 Prologue is priced from $48,795, including a $1,395 destination charge. Also confirmed was the vehicle's maximum EPA-rated range estimate which comes in at 296 miles... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/bTHNq...

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Alfa Romeo Milano, brand's debut EV, charges in on April 10

Alfa Romeo has released the first photos of the new Milano, and confirmed the vehicle for a debut on April 10. The Milano is an electric subcompact crossover, and is pivotal as it is just the first electric Alfa Romeo on the brand's journey to exclusively offering vehicles powered by batteries as soon as 2027. The Milano hasn't been confirmed for... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/tCodu...

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US Postal Service will buy six Canoo electric delivery vans

Canoo on Thursday announced that it will sell six electric delivery vans to the U.S. Postal Service. Due for delivery to the Postal Service later this quarter, the vans will be righthand-drive versions of the Canoo LDV 190 model, according to a press release from the startup. The LDV 190 has a 79-kwh battery pack affording an estimated 200 miles... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/6cYZO...

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Waymo robotaxi service prepares to expand routes to freeways

Waymo's robotaxi service has operated successfully in parts of Phoenix for the past several years, and more recently in San Francisco too, but the routes are still limited to surface streets, which makes certain journeys longer than they need to be. Waymo is looking to solve the issue by integrating freeway routes into its service. The Alphabet... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/Jvk4s...

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2025 Audi Q5, 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing: Today's Car News

Audi was spotted testing a prototype for a redesigned Q5. The new compact crossover appears to be following an evolutionary path for the exterior design, and we can confirm that there's still an internal-combustion engine under the hood. Cadillac's CT5 midsize sedan was given a major update for the 2025 model year, and the updates extend to the... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/Sugzr...

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2025 Cadillac CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing gain larger screens, Super Cruise

Cadillac isn't done with its fire-breathing sedans yet. As the automaker transitions to an electric future, it has updated its range-topping sport sedans. On Wednesday, the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing debuted with revised exterior design elements and upgraded cabin technology. The update brings the performance models in line with the... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/UkLRj...

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Apple car reportedly due in 2028 with scaled-back self-driving goals

Apple's oft-rumored car project is reportedly still going ahead but with a market launch later than previously thought, and without self-driving capability. Citing people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that Apple will launch a car in 2028, or two years later than previously thought. One of the reasons for the delay... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/Jx4C1...

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2025 Audi Q5 spy shots reveal fresh details

Audi has been caught testing a prototype for a redesigned Q5. Expected in 2024 as a 2025 model for the U.S., the new third-generation Q5 will be Audi's last with internal-combustion power, as the automaker has confirmed that only electric vehicles will be launched beyond 2026. Some of the earlier prototypes were spotted testing alongside a new A5... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/ALhEx...

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2025 VW Golf GTI revealed with useful tech updates

Volkswagen's iconic Golf hatchback celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2024, and the automaker has marked the occasion with the launch of a major update for the current eighth-generation model, which was revealed late on Tuesday. The updates span the full Golf range but once again the U.S. will only receive the sporty Golf GTI and Golf R grades... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/jOWGM...

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2025 Buick Enclave to adopt edgier, more sculptural design

Buick is preparing to launch its next-generation Enclave, and on Monday the automaker provided an early look at the vehicle's design by way of teaser sketches. The redesigned Enclave debuts later this year as a 2025 model for the U.S. market. It represents the third generation of the nameplate and will likely follow a familiar formula of combining... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/Jntvj...

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2026 Hyundai Palisade spied with Sante Fe's boxy design

Hyundai has been spotted testing a prototype for a redesigned Palisade, and though heavily camouflaged the test vehicle clearly signals a significant departure from the styling of the current Palisade. The current Palisade represents the first generation of the three-row midsize SUV. It arrived in the U.S. for the 2020 model year and was given a... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/banPt...

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Czinger confirms Hyper GT for production

Czinger's Hyper GT concept, a 1,250-hp four-seater shown in 2022, will be built, the company's CEO has revealed. In an interview with Top Gear published last week, Czinger CEO and founder Kevin Czinger said the Hyper GT is going into production, and that it is one of six vehicles the company wants to launch by the end of the decade. Czinger didn't... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/p29hv...

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Genesis X Snow Speedium hints at cold-weather EV performance

Freezing temperatures are notorious for sapping a battery's range or slowing its charging time, but Genesis with its latest concept is hinting that future owners of its electric vehicles shouldn't worry. The company last week teased a new version of its X series of concepts, the first of which dates back to the original Genesis X coupe concept... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/teogb...

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STLA Large EV platform set for 8 cars, supports gas engines

Stellantis plans four highly modular platforms to underpin electric vehicles across its diverse range of brands, including many to be sold in the U.S. The platforms include the STLA Small, STLA Medium, STLA Large, and STLA Frame, and are designed with commonality and updatability of parts in mind, specifically when it comes to the battery and... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/WOXF3...

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2026 Audi Q9 full-size SUV spied for first time

Audi looks to be finally preparing a rival to the BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. A prototype for an Audi full-size SUV, which may be called a Q9, has been spotted for the first time. Rumors of a potential Q9 have circulated for years and Audi has already filed trademarks for the Q9 name. More recently, Audi Australia executive Jeff Mannering... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/Hke2r...

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2023 Ford Bronco DR with mystichrome paint surfaces for sale

A 2023 Ford Bronco DR with throwback paint has surfaced for sale on Bring a Trailer. Announced in 2021, the Bronco DR (short for Desert Racer) is a turnkey race truck intended as a spiritual successor to Broncos that competed in the Baja 1000 in the 1960s and 1970s. Just 50 are thought to have been built, all as 2023 models with a mid-$200,000... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/Gxesp...

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Volkswagen came to the US 75 years ago

Volkswagen has been selling cars in the U.S. for the past 75 years, becoming one of the largest automakers in this market. And it all started with just two Beetles. As recounted by the automaker, Dutch businessman Ben Pon landed in New York with the two cars in 1949. The Type 2, also known as the Microbus, followed, reaching U.S. shores in 1950... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/fJbqi...

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Praga Bohema, Jeep Wagoneer S: This Week's Top Photos

Czech race car specialist Praga has joined the ranks of hypercar manufacturers with the launch of the Bohema, an extreme track machine that can also be driven on the road. Production is now underway, and the first examples will be delivered this year, including in the U.S. Jeep provided a first look at its production Wagoneer S due out later this... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/HuPaT...

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Audi RS Q E-Tron wins 2024 Dakar Rally

Audi has won the grueling Dakar Rally with its bespoke RS Q E-Tron on its third attempt. The Spanish driving duo of Carlos Sainz Sr. and Lucas Cruz secured Audi's first-ever Dakar victory with a one-hour, 20-minute lead at the end of the race's 4,898 miles across Saudi Arabia. It's the fourth Dakar win for the pair, following victories in 2010... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/C6waI...

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2025 Dodge Charger, 2025 Infiniti QX80, "Days of Thunder" race cars: The Week In Reverse

The Dodge Charger successor began testing, the 2025 Infiniti QX80 hit the road, and "Days Of Thunder" race cars were found. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Less than a week after Dodge teased the Dodge Charger and Challenger successor, a prototype drove down Michigan's I-75 nearly undisguised. Caught on camera by Instagram... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/t4ej6...

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"School of Rock" 1987 Dodge Ram B250 van up for auction

A 1987 Dodge Ram B250 van used in filming the 2003 movie "School of Rock" is up for auction on Bring a Trailer. The movie starred Jack Black as a hapless rock-band guitarist who finagles his way into a job as a music teacher at a prep school. Few movie cars have been as well-matched to their characters as this van. It's a stereotypical band wagon... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/Dm9QA...

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2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA EV spied for first time

Mercedes-Benz is out testing prototypes for an electric compact sedan that will serve as the next-generation CLA-Class. Its design was previewed last year by the Concept CLA-Class and Mercedes has confirmed the start of sales in 2025. Another prototype has just been spotted, though elements fitted to the test vehicle point to it likely being an... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/6eFiz...

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2025 BMW X3, 2025 Dodge EV: Today's Car News

BMW is testing prototypes for a redesigned X3 that is likely to debut later this year. The new compact crossover looks to be taking on an evolutionary design, though this time around it is expected to spawn an electric variant that will boast unique styling. Dodge only days ago released a series of teaser photos for its new electric vehicle to... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/OPxfF...

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2025 BMW X3 caught on video

A prototype for a redesigned BMW X3 has been spotted again, revealing many new details. The new compact crossover will be the fourth generation of the top-selling nameplate. The current X3 arrived in 2017 as 2018 model year and was given a mid-cycle update for 2022. Based on BMW tradition, the redesigned X3 should arrive in 2024 as a 2025 model. A... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/IAKeh...

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Ford F-150 Lightning Switchgear delivers street truck or off-road performance

Ford on Wednesday took the covers off an F-150 Lightning-based concept that hints at the direction the automaker may take if it launches a performance-oriented electric truck. It's called the F-150 Lightning Switchgear, and right now it's only a concept vehicle. It will serve as a testbed for future electric vehicles, just like the previous... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/rk8Vg...

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Ford readying Raptor truck for 2025 Dakar Rally

The 2024 Dakar Rally is currently underway in Saudi Arabia, but Ford, which is among the competitors, is already looking to next year's event. The Blue Oval on Wednesday announced it is preparing a new Raptor truck for next year's rally. It will be a bespoke truck that Ford spokesman Jay Ward said will compete simply as a Raptor, and not as one of... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/FMZUm...

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2026 Audi A7 Avant spy shots: A6 wagon's replacement spotted

A prototype for a new Audi A7 Avant wagon has been spied again, revealing many new details. The vehicle will be twinned with a redesigned A7 Sportback hatchback in an expanded A7 family due to start arriving around 2025. It isn't clear if the wagon will reach the U.S., but the hatch will likely make it to these shores as a 2026 model. The current... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/ObTr5...

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New Aston Martin Vantage teased ahead of Feb. 12 debut

Aston Martin took to social media last week to announce plans to reveal a redesigned Vantage sports car on February 12. In a series of posts on X, Aston Martin confirmed the reveal date and provided a few glimpses of the car. More revealing prototype examples of both the coupe and convertible (Vantage Roadster) have also been spotted in the past... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/UkYQ0...

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Sumo-size me: Toyota wrestles with a Century SUV convertible

Toyota on Saturday unveiled a convertible version of its new Century SUV. Don't look for it in showrooms, though. The vehicle is strictly a one-off build to haul around sumo wrestlers, The Yomiuri Shimbun reported. It was built for the Japan Sumo Association, which celebrates its centennial next year, and was requested by retired wrestler Hakuhō... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/IFit1...

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Dubai Police enlists Lamborghini Urus Performante

If you’re a fan of exotic cars, you know Dubai is one of the world’s hottest places to spot them. But the police have met this arms race with their own fleet, making it the world’s fastest road-going police force. The latest member of the Dubai Police fleet is a Lamborghini Urus Performante. The vehicle was delivered at a special... from Motor Authority https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1142016_dubai-police-enlists-lamborghini-urus-performan...

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Review: 2024 Acura TLX Type S takes pride in sleeper status

In our 2024 Acura TLX review over at The Car Connection, we called the stock TLX a “sport-sedan bargain.” So it remains for 2024, with a base price still below $50,000, still powered by a turbo-4 engine. But for the true sleeper in the TLX family, there’s a little more all around, from powertrain to tech upgrades. At $58,195, the... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/ZxRLp...

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New Cadillac XT5 surfaces in China

The Cadillac XT5 has been on sale since the 2017 model year, making it one of the oldest vehicles in its segment. A new generation is planned, as photos of the vehicle recently surfaced on the website of the China Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The photos have since been republished by Chinese website Autohome (via Motor1). The... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/orAUp...

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2025 Infiniti QX80 spied for first time

A redesigned Infiniti QX80 is due for the 2025 model year and a prototype has been spotted for the first time. Infiniti already provided a taste of the new flagship SUV's styling with the reveal of the QX Monograph concept during 2023 Monterey Car Week last summer. The prototype confirms the new QX80's design will be very close to that of the... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/rxXe9...

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Ford patents voice assist with configurable personality

Voice-assist systems are commonplace in cars today, but Ford wants to give them personalities. A patent application from the automaker published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Jan. 2, 2024 (and originally filed on Aug. 17, 2020), discusses using machine learning to create in-car digital assistants with distinct... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/kuPtH...

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