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The latest and greatest from the Motor Authority crew. Email not displaying correctly? [View it in your browser.]( [MotorAuthority.com]( Rate [your car]( and win an iPad. The latest from the Motor Authority crew: [Volkswagen: What’s new for 2017]( Mar 23, 2017 11:30 am | feedback@highgearmedia.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran) [2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack]Volkswagen’s been in damage control since the revelation in late 2015 of its diesel emissions cheating, and that’s meant we’ve seen little in the way of new products from the brand. That will start to change come the 2018 model year with new additions like the Atlas as well as an updated Golf and redesigned Tiguan and Touareg all... 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Baldauf/SB-Medien]When it was dropped at the end of the 2014 model year, Subaru’s Tribeca was both the oldest and least popular model in the automaker’s lineup. But given the strong demand for reasonably priced SUVs with third-row seats, it was only a matter of time until a replacement was launched. That replacement was previewed at the 2016 Los Angeles... [comments]( | [read more]( [Like 2018 Subaru Ascent spy shots on Facebook]( [Google Plus One Button]( [share on Twitter]( [Are you Plum Crazy enough to spend $90K on a Challenger Hellcat convertible?]( Mar 22, 2017 02:00 pm | feedback@highgearmedia.com (Jeff Glucker) [Dodge Challenger Hellcat Convertible]Dodge never built a convertible version of its Challenger. A number of outfits have decided to fill that market space with aftermarket modified versions of their own. With the Hellcat model of the Challenger running rampant around the nation, it's no surprise to find a droptop variant being offered for sale as well. If you want the feel 707... [comments]( | [read more]( [Like Are you Plum Crazy enough to spend $90K on a Challenger Hellcat convertible? on Facebook]( [Google Plus One Button]( [share on Twitter]( [Mick Schumacher becomes Mercedes brand ambassador, stars in car comedy video series]( Mar 22, 2017 12:45 pm | feedback@highgearmedia.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran) [Mick Schumacher]Mercedes-Benz has signed up Mick Schumacher, son of Formula One legend Michael Schumacher, as its newest brand ambassador. And to kick off the partnership, Schumacher junior, who’s earned himself the nickname Quick Mick because of his winning performance on the race track, is starring in a series of car comedy videos called “Fahrschule... 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