How Motown, Martha and the Vandellas, and the Ford Mustang wrote music history

A classic snare riff kicks it off—bah, bada bah-bah bah-bah bah-bah—and a chugging, urgent bass line propels the song forward. Three young women pop out from a wheel well, radiant in skirts and hair bands, beaming smiles and their hit song to a national network-TV audience. The bottle rocket that was Motown had taken flight; their... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/UG3YB...

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Mercedes design boss: "Design will be done by AI...my successor is a machine"

Mercedes-Benz design chief Gordon Wagener predicts AI will dominate car design within 10 years Wagener said Mercedes is already using AI in car design Wagener said digital screens aren't luxury and that Mercedes will shift focus is craftsmanship and sophistication Mercedes-Benz design chief Gorden Wagener believes artificial intelligence will play... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/eOiuj...

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2028 BMW M3 EV with quad-motor powertrain caught on video

BMW's next-generation M3 is testing ahead of a market launch around 2027 The next M3 will offer the choice of gas or electric powertrains The electric M3 will ride on the Neue Klasse platform and feature a quad-motor powertrain BMW is fully embracing electric mobility, a commitment that will soon extend to dedicated M cars from the automaker's... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/bvxcT...

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2025 Polaris Slingshot 10 marks a decade of unbridled fun

Polaris is celebrating a decade of its Slingshot three-wheeler with a special edition dubbed the Slingshot 10, which the company revealed on Thursday. Based on the updated 2025 Slingshot—unveiled in January with a refreshed front-end design and greater model differentiation—the Slingshot 10 is the most premium version yet. Built on the... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/pS34v...

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Porsche restomodder KAMM celebrates 60 years of the 912

Hungary's KAMM has revealed the 912c 60th Edition The restomodded Porsche 912 weighs less than 1,600 pounds Pricing starts at approximately $413,900 Hungarian restomodder KAMM has returned with a new version of its custom take on Porsche's 912 sports car. A few years ago, the company made waves with its 912c—a carbon-fiber-bodied 912 that... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/QX3ey...

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Kia EV2 concept previews baby EV due in 2026

Kia has revealed the Concept EV2 The new concept previews a production model due in 2026 Prototypes for the production model have already been spotted Kia used its EV Day presentation on Thursday in Tarragona, Spain, to unveil the Concept EV2, an electric subcompact crossover set to spawn a production model in 2026. The concept debuted alongside... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/Wh7cD...

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Midsize Lucid SUV debuts late 2025 or early 2026 with sub-$50,000 price

Lucid's thinking beyond Gravity. On Tuesday, interim CEO Marc Winterhoff announced during the automaker's earnings call that Lucid's midsize vehicle will be unveiled "late this year or early next." The debut timeline comes after the automaker teased the upcoming midsize SUV in September at its technology and manufacturing day. The teaser image was... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/CcIzx...

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ES90 electric sedan will be first Volvo with 800-volt tech

Volvo will unveil the ES90 on March 5 The electric midsize sedan will feature an 800-volt electrical system, enabling faster charge times The ES90 is one of five new or updated Volvos arriving in 2025 Volvo is close to revealing the ES90, an electric midsize sedan that will usher in several new technologies for the Swedish brand. One of these is... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/g5vaX...

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Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson transitions to advisory role

Startup electric vehicle automaker Lucid Motors is about to experience a shakeup of its core leadership. On Tuesday, Lucid announced Peter Rawlinson has stepped down as CEO. Rawlinson will now serve as Strategic Technical Advisor to the Chairman of the Board. Lucid said its current Chief Operating Officer, Marc Winterhoff, will act as the Interim... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/dnJUm...

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Mercedes EQS with solid-state battery targets 621-mile range

Mercedes-Benz is testing an EQS prototype fitted with a solid-state battery The battery is expected to deliver 25% more range than a conventional liquid-type battery More advanced solid-state designs could deliver almost double the range of conventional batteries Mercedes-Benz has begun road tests of its first prototype equipped with a... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/evExR...

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FIA president: F1 should consider a V-10 on sustainable fuel

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the president of the FIA, motorsport's governing body, took to social media last week to propose exploring a variety of technologies for the future of Formula 1 and specifically mentioned the possibility of V-10 engines running on sustainable fuel. “We should consider a range of directions, including the roaring sound... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/XYVnP...

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Modern Mustang Boss rumors ignite with recent trademark filing

Might Ford be preparing a modern Mustang Boss for the seventh-generation Mustang lineup? A trademark filing for the “Boss” designation made by Ford on Jan. 15 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office certainly hints at the possibility. The Mustang Boss has long been a name associated with track-focused, high-performance... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/620F7...

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Ram punts 1500 REV electric truck to "late 2026"

Ram's electric truck will arrive nearly two years after initially promised The plug-in hybrid Ramcharger will arrive later in 2025 No pricing has been discussed for either the electric Ram REV or plug-in hybrid Ram Ramcharger Ram announced on in December that the 1500 REV would now arrive in 2026, a year later than originally promised when the... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/oDOcu...

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Volvo V60 Polestar Engineered performance wagon killed off

Volvo has quietly discontinued the V60 Polestar Engineered in the U.S., leaving the rugged V60 Cross Country as the sole remaining member of the V60 compact wagon lineup available here. The 2025 model year marked the end of the high-performance wagon, with no indication of whether it might return. The 2025 model year is also the last for the... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/d3S1p...

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Mini delays plan to build electric Cooper, Aceman at UK plant

Mini has delayed plans to build the electric version of its latest Cooper, as well as the electric-only Aceman subcompact crossover, at its plant in Oxford, U.K. Under the original plans announced in 2023, production of the two electric vehicles was scheduled to begin at the plant in 2026, running alongside production of the gas-powered Cooper... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/oalGh...

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Gordon Murray working on “ultra-lightweight” chassis

The Gordon Murray Group (GMG) has announced its leadership of a new consortium aiming to develop an “ultra-lightweight” monocoque chassis known as M-LightEn. The project, supported by the U.K. government, brings together key partners, including Carbon ThreeSixty, Constellium, and Brunel University of London. Founded by legendary... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/zFMAf...

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Aston Martin Valkyrie LMH race car's V-12 screams at 2025 WEC Prologue

Aston Martin's Valkyrie LMH race car impressed during the official pre-season test of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship The Valkyrie LMH will also be entered in the 2025 IMSA SportsCar Championship The car's first race will be the Qatar 1812 km on Feb. 28 This past weekend, the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) held its Prologue... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/Zl7xb...

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Electric Mercedes-Benz E-Class due in 2027

Mercedes-Benz last week confirmed plans for an electric E-Class arriving in 2027, possibly as a replacement for the EQE, the automaker's current electric midsize sedan. The EQE, which arrived only two years ago, has struggled to gain traction, managing just 11,660 sales in the U.S. last year, while the larger EQS fared even worse, with only 6,963... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/krTfa...

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2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Backcountry makes Sahara more capable

Jeep is adding a limited edition of the Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid that adds capability to the mid-level Sahara grade. The 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Backcountry is based on the Sahara, which is two steps up from the base Sport S trim level but not quite as off-road-capable as the Wrangler 4xe Rubicon. Instead of the Sahara's all-season tires, the... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/KJTOa...

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Private equity group reportedly buying Willow Springs Raceway

A Boston-based private equity real estate firm has struck a deal to buy California's Willow Springs International Raceway, The Drive reported Friday. CrossHarbor Capital Partners, which specializes in "property turnarounds" for commercial real estate and currently has a property portfolio valued at over $10 billion, confirmed to the website that a... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/H3XL2...

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Maserati GranCabrio gains new entry-level powertrain

Maserati has revealed the GranCabrio 490 The new entry-level model of the GranCabrio lineup packs 483 hp Pricing will be revealed in March and order books open in April Maserati's GranCabrio has gained a third powertrain option, establishing a new entry point for the convertible grand tourer. On Friday, Maserati unveiled the GranCabrio 490 and... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/p6TD8...

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Faraday Future not dead, $30,000 FX 6 prototypes headed to US.

Faraday Future launched the FX sub-brand during 2025 CES FX initially aims for trio of minivans with a choice of electric or hybrid powertrains It says first model will be a luxury minivan called Super One It’s been eight years since Faraday Future first unveiled its FF 91, and since then, only a handful of the high-priced electric... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/4CoJM...

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Next-gen Jeep Compass possibly delayed, powertrains evaluated

A new Jeep Compass offering gas and electric powertrains may be delayed The crossover was last confirmed for launch in North America in 2026 A source allegedly said Jeep is reassessing whether the electric powertrain makes sense for North America A redesigned Jeep Compass is currently scheduled to launch in North America in 2026, though that... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/1n85R...

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Stellantis STLA AutoDrive won't require drivers to watch the road

Stellantis announced STLA AutoDrive, STLA Brain, and STLA Smart Cockpit STLA AutoDrive will be a Level 3 hands-free driver-assist system that won't require the driver to watch the road STLA AutoDrive, STLA Brain, and STLA Smart Cockpit will arrive in 2025 On Thursday, Stellantis began detailing its next-gen driver assistance system called STLA... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/kpjCZ...

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Electric truck startup Nikola files for bankruptcy protection

Nikola has filed for bankruptcy protection The company is seeking approval to sell remaining assets The company was once worth more than Ford during the EV startup boom Nikola announced on Wednesday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, joining a growing list of highly publicized EV startups that have faced a similar fate in... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/g2LjY...

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Where's my robotaxi? Are self-driving cars a reality?

There are no self-driving cars for sale in the U.S. Pilot tests of self-driving cars continue to expand, to other vehicles and in other cities Most new cars can be equipped with Level 2 driver-assist features on the SAE's self-driving scale of Level 0 to Level 5 Maybe you've seen them: An electric car topped with a hat of roving cameras, sensors... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/cOFqy...

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Gordon Murray ready to build continuation cars, one-offs

Gordon Murray Group has added Gordon Murray Special Vehicles to its portfolio of businesses Gordon Murray Special Vehicles (GMSV) will offer one-off and low-volume cars, as well as personalization services The new business will also offer continuation models of earlier Gordon Murray designs The Gordon Murray Group, founded by McLaren F1 designer... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/L0tPK...

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2026 Genesis GV60 Magma caught on video

Genesis' performance sub-brand, Magma, has been spotted testing its first model The GV60 Magma is scheduled to debut in 2025, likely as a 2026 model for the U.S. A Magma version of every vehicle in the Genesis lineup is planned, with some anticipated to feature hybrid technology Genesis launched a performance sub-brand last year, similar to... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/YkFZA...

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Volvo ES90 debuts March 5 with latest Superset tech stack

Volvo is close to revealing an ES90 electric midsize sedan The ES90 will be Volvo's first with dual Nvidia Drive AGX Orin chips The ES90 is one of five new or updated Volvos arriving in 2025 The next model in Volvo's EV offensive will be the ES90, a midsize sedan designed as an electric alternative to the current S90. Volvo plans to unveil the... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/zPDTL...

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Rivian unveils California Dune Edition R1S and R1T for off-road fans

Rivian has introduced new California Dune Edition versions of its 2025 R1S SUV and R1T pickup truck, designed for tackling the sand and other types of rough terrain. Unveiled on Wednesday, these limited-production models enhance Rivian’s off-road prowess with added features and exclusive styling. While Rivian hasn’t disclosed how many... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/Q3kNm...

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2025 Ferrari F1 car revealed as Hamilton era gets underway

Ferrari has revealed the SF-25 as its contender for the 2025 Formula 1 season The SF-25 will be piloted by Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc in the new season The first race will be the Australian Grand Prix, taking place on March 16 Ferrari's new Formula 1 race car for the 2025 World Championship has been fully revealed following its debut late... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/2eNay...

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McLaren MCL38 Celebration Editions celebrate 2024 F1 Constructors' Championship win

McLaren is commemorating its 2024 F1 Constructor title with special editions of its Artura and 750S road cars. Shown Tuesday ahead of an F1 livery reveal event involving all 10 teams, the MCL38 Celebration Editions take their names from the McLaren MCL38 race car that carried the team to the Constructors' Championship, which McLaren clinched at... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/5djAw...

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Ford Transit Trail discontinued due to supply chain issue

Adventure seekers living the van life just lost a vehicle option, at least for now. The Ford Transit Trail has been discontinued for the 2025 model year. It's unclear if the high-riding van with all-terrain tires will return for 2026. First reported by Jalopnik and then confirmed to Motor Authority by Ford spokesperson Elizabeth Kraft, the Transit... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/HkBOo...

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2026 Ferrari EV spied testing in public view

Ferrari's first EV debuts in late 2025 Ferrari's first EV will likely be a sleek SUV A price tag of more than $550,000 is expected for Ferrari's first EV Ferrari is working on an electric vehicle that is set to debut in late 2025, and a test mule has been spotted. A test mule is an early-stage prototype where engineers use a makeshift body, often... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/XAulU...

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Ford's looking to redefine tailgating with the use of a hitch

When tailgating, seating arrangements are usually limited to folding chairs and the open tailgate itself. But Ford's engineers have been working on fold-out seats supported by a trailer hitch. This more elaborate seating design was disclosed in a patent application Ford submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on May 23... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/kG4cU...

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Prodrive's rare Subaru Impreza 22B STI tribute up for sale

A rare Prodrive P25 is up for sale via an online auction The car is one of just 25 built and the only one finished in silver The estimate is between $599,000-$725,000 Prodrive's P25 is what the iconic Subaru Impreza 22B STI might have been like if launched today. It's a supercar in a humble Subaru shell, designed not only to be driven but driven... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/gi2d9...

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Kia reveals EV4 electric sedan and hatch duo

Kia will soon expand its electric vehicle lineup with the addition of the EV4 compact sedan and hatchback The EV4's design stays true to the bold lines of the concept version first revealed in 2023 Availability and pricing have yet to be announced Kia continues to expand its lineup of electric vehicles, with the new EV4 compact sedan and hatchback... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/fjgF4...

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Ride-along: BMW's Heart of Joy control module pumps thrills into EVs

BMW's Heart of Joy consists of four integrated control modules at the heart of every Neue Klasse EV The Dynamic Performance Control module integrates acceleration, braking, handling, and steering dynamics The systems were tested to the limits in BMW's Vision Driving Experience, nicknamed "The Beast" Pushing a vehicle to its limits is the essence... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/mPBbz...

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Ram might bring back the hood ornament

Stellantis is considering bringing back hood ornaments for its Ram pickup trucks, a new patent filing indicates. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Jan. 14, 2025, after being filed by Stellantis on March 13, 2023, the filing shows a hood ornament with the familiar Ram's head design of the truck brand's logo... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/e7G9X...

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2025 Maserati GT2 Stradale delivers speed with ease

Maserati gave the GT2 Stradale lots of the GT2 race car’s visual DNA The GT2 Stradale is less tunable than a 911 GT3 RS and quieter than an Artura The GT2 Stradale arrives in the U.S. in August and costs $311,995 Maserati’s going back to its racing roots. Or at least it’s trying. The storied Italian automaker out of Modena... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/kMbKC...

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2028 BMW M5 spied with Neue Klasse-inspired styling

BMW’s latest M5 has only just begun deliveries in the U.S., but a prototype for an updated version featuring significant changes has already been spotted. The camouflage suggests redesigned lighting at both ends, along with a new grille that will likely adopt styling cues from BMW’s upcoming Neue Klasse family of electric vehicles... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/Q7XRK...

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TDF turns F1 cars into track toys, and it has a documentary

TDF has an upcoming documentary that details how it turns retired Formula 1 cars into track toys The company uses original chassis but swaps in its own power unit and gearbox The company only uses chassis that have competed in actual F1 races Forget the Aston Martin Valkyrie and Mercedes-Benz AMG One—if you’re after the closest thing... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/6jQx5...

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Acura may reverse its plan to skip hybrids

Acura, which hasn't sold a hybrid vehicle since the NSX supercar ended production in 2022, may be reconsidering its strategy. The automaker previously announced in 2021 that it planned to bypass hybrids entirely, and would instead focus on electric vehicles when it comes to electrification, with a goal of 60% EV sales by 2030. However, recent... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/Q0JtU...

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Chevy Blazer EV.R NASCAR prototype debuts at 2025 Daytona 500

It was last summer that NASCAR unveiled a prototype electric race car with a crossover-like body, as a means to demonstrate the series' commitment to reducing emissions. Ford followed up with its own prototype styled like the Mustang Mach-E, featuring the same specifications as NASCAR's own prototype, namely a powertrain consisting of a trio of... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/gKSTJ...

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2027 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class EV spied with new details

Mercedes-Benz is testing prototypes for a second-generation GLB-Class based on the MMA platform The new GLB-Class is expected to debut in 2026 Both electric and hybrid powertrains are in the pipeline A redesigned GLB-Class compact crossover is shaping up to be the second member of Mercedes-Benz's next-generation compact family, following the... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/r4ZBA...

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Bugatti boss provides first taste of Tourbillon's V-16 howl

New video shows a prototype of the Bugatti Tourbillon hybrid hypercar The video provides a clear taste of the Tourbillon's newly developed 8.3-liter V-16 engine The Tourbillon enters production in 2026 and carries a starting price of about $4 million Bugatti surprised many last year when, instead of revealing an electric successor to its Chiron... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/BX13w...

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2025 Volkswagen Golf R debuts new look and more power for $48,325

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R's output increases to 328 hp A manual transmission remains off the table for all Golfs, including the R The Golf R gains a larger touchscreen and more LED lighting Pricing starts at $48,325, including destination Volkswagen has an updated 2025 Golf R currently arriving at dealerships, and on Wednesday the automaker... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/XPInL...

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2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI starts at $33,670, brings ChatGPT to the hot hatch

The updated 2025 VW Golf GTI features ChatGPT The AI is integrated into an upsized 12.9-inch touchscreen that is standard in the U.S. This Golf GTI might be the last iteration with a gas engine Pricing starts at $33,670, including destination Volkswagen's iconic Golf hatchback celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024, and the automaker marked the... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/XQPIW...

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2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT spied for first time

Hyundai provided an early look at a redesigned Palisade late last year, which is expected to reach U.S. dealerships later this year as a 2026 model. However, engineers are still testing prototypes for the three-row, midsize SUV, and the latest one spotted is for the rugged XRT model. Hyundai has been rolling out XRT versions of most of its SUVs... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/e5PAs...

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Renault is making things easier for classic car owners

Although car companies typically want to push new models onto the public, in some cases they provide plenty of support for customers looking to hold onto and maintain a classic. This used to be the domain of exotic brands like Aston Martin and Ferrari, whose classic cars are often worth so much they're typically seen as investments, but in recent... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/gC13y...

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