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2025 BMW 3-Series gains updates, including mild-hybrid power
An updated BMW 3-Series arrives in showrooms later this year as a 2025 model. The update is the second for the current compact sedan, which arrived for the 2019 model […]
2025 Porsche 911 enters the hybrid era
The current 992 generation of the Porsche 911 has undergone a mid-cycle refresh for the 2025 model year, and among the updates is the availability of a hybrid powertrain for […]
Aston Martin product boss: People want big engines
Aston Martin’s DBS successor will feature a new V-12 engine because it’s what its customers want, Alex Long, the automaker’s head of product and marketing strategy, said in a recent […]
Verstappen still dominates but rivals catching up
The eighth round of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship got underway on Sunday with the Monaco Grand Prix, held on the tight streets winding their way through Monte Carlo. […]
Bugatti Type 55 Super Sport honored with latest Sur Mesure Chiron
Jean Bugatti was a designer who showed off his talents with several cars launched by his father Ettore Bugatti’s company, and the latest customized Chiron from Bugatti’s Sur Mesure personalization […]
Ford working on position-sensitive dampers for off-road vehicles
Ford is working on position-sensitive dampers to make off-roaders like the Bronco Raptor even better, a new patent filing shows. The patent filing in question was published by the United […]
Ford designs deployable step for a pickup’s rear bumper
Power running boards and built-in bumper steps are common features on new pickup trucks, but a new Ford patent filing effectively combines them. The filing, which was published by the […]
Lamborghini’s new V-8, 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S: This Week’s Top Photos
Lamborghini this week revealed a newly developed twin-turbocharged V-8 engine that will form part of a plug-in hybrid powertrain for the successor to the Huracán. The new supercar is due […]
BMW Concept Skytop channels the Z8 with sharp looks, V-8 power
BMW will use the 2024 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este running this weekend on the shores of Italy’s Lake Como to present the Concept Skytop, an open-top two-seater packing a powerful […]
2025 Nissan Murano, 2025 VW Golf GTI: Today’s Car News
New versions of the Nissan Armada and Murano are coming this year, and a prototype for the latter was just spotted. The new Murano looks to be taking on a […]
2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R rips
Imagine a desolate desert path of loose rock and sun-scorched earth rising from a dried out lake bed into the sun, creosote bushes turning into themselves, the once happy and […]
Lamborghini Urus recalled because hood could detach at high speeds
Lamborghini has issued a recall of its Urus SUV due to the chance of the hood either partially or fully detaching at high speeds. The recall affects certain Urus SUVs […]
GM’s working on a clutch for an electric car transmission
Electric cars don’t require multiple gears, but they still have transmissions. And General Motors is working on a way to make them better. A patent filing from the automaker detailing […]
Ford’s $325,000 Mustang GTD received over 7,500 applications
It appears there are plenty of buyers willing to drop a sum rivaling a mortgage on a new Mustang. Ford last month started the application process for its Mustang GTD […]
Ferrari envisions AR system to improve lap times
Ferrari is developing an augmented-reality display that would help coach drivers. As described in a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on April 2, […]
Toyota GR boss wants to develop a performance SUV
Popular Toyota SUVs like the Land Cruiser 300 and Yaris Cross sold overseas can already be ordered with performance tuning via a GR Sport upgrade, though in the future a […]
Ford working on climate-controlled frunk
EV front trunks, or frunks, provide handy storage space, but a recent Ford patent filing points to a way to make them even more useful. The filing in question outlines […]
Designer of Bugattis and Koenigseggs teases Nilu hypercar
The talented designer behind cars such as the Bugatti Chiron and Koenigsegg Gemera is just months away from revealing his own hypercar. The man in question is Sasha Selipanov, who […]
Icon’s new restomod is a true blue 1968 Ford Bronco
Icon is back with another Ford Bronco restomod, this time with retro two-tone blue paint. The 1968 BR Old School Edition maintains the appearance of a 1968 Bronco, but nearly […]
Rivian explores a potential deployable roof-top canopy
Rivian could add a deployable roof-top canopy to the list of accessories for its EVs, if a recent patent filing is any indication. The automaker filed a patent application titled […]
GM envisions future where entire windshields become displays
A newly surfaced patent filing from General Motors presents the automaker’s vision for turning entire windshields into augmented-reality displays. Head-up displays already project things like speed readouts into the driver’s […]
2025 Aston Martin Vantage, 2024 Mustang Mach-E Rally: This Week’s Top Photos
Aston Martin’s Vantage sports car has been thoroughly overhauled, gaining new styling, a much-improved interior, and plenty of extra horsepower in the process. Find out what it’s like to drive […]
Electric Mercedes G-Class, next Mad Max, cheap Mustang speed: The Week In Reverse
We drove the electric 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, a video highlighted the vehicles of “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” and an 810-hp Ford Mustang emerged for just $49,995. It’s the Week […]
2024 F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix preview: Imola round returns
The European leg of the 2024 Formula 1 season starts this weekend with the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, one of two Italian races on the current calendar. The race, which […]
Super Sport specials mark end of Alfa Romeo’s gas-powered Quadrifoglios
Alfa Romeo on Wednesday revealed special Super Sport versions of the Giulia Quadrifoglio and Stelvio Quadrifoglio to mark the end of the performance duo’s run in the U.S. Just 72 […]
Bentley Continental GT with V-8 hybrid powertrain packs 771 hp
Bentley has revealed the first details on its updated Continental GT which is set to debut in June. It will be the first model to feature the recently revealed V-8 […]
Nio launches Onvo brand with L60 crossover
Chinese EV manufacturer Nio still only sells a fraction of the vehicles that the likes of Tesla and BYD do, but it’s already ready to introduce two new brands, Onvo […]
Ineos plans 2 more SUVs, potential US plant
Ineos only started production of its first model, the Grenadier SUV, two years ago, but the newly established company, part of the British chemicals giant of the same name, has […]
Cruise robotaxis return to the road with safety drivers
Cruise on Monday announced its robotaxis will return to the road for the first time since last October, when the fleet was parked following an accident with a pedestrian in […]
Updated Kia EV6 gains new looks, bigger battery
The Kia EV6 has received a mid-cycle refresh that includes significant changes to the electric compact crossover, inside and out. The updated EV6 made its debut in Kia’s home market […]
2025 Mercedes G-Class tank-turns into EV celebrity
Mercedes-Benz mints money with the G-Class. At one point a late-1970s leftover in its model plan, the G has rocketed in status to become one of its bestselling and most […]
Ligier race car powered by Bosch hydrogen engine to take to Le Mans racetrack
The use of internal-combustion engines powered by hydrogen as a means to reduce carbon emissions continues to gain steam, with more and more companies rolling out proofs of concept. The […]
2025 Aston Martin Vantage gets serious about performance
Circumstance keeps stacking factors against me. I’m in a short-wheelbase, 656-hp, right-hand-drive sports car on the wet surface of an unfamiliar racetrack, and due to a communication breakdown, the stability […]
Ferrari F1 team tests rain spray guards that look like fenders
Ferrari this week tested new spray guards for its Formula 1 cars as the FIA looks to tackle the problem of visibility on wet tracks. The test, which took place […]
Ford teases 2025 Dakar Raptor truck, announces first drivers
Ford has recruited two previous winners of the Dakar Rally to drive its Raptor-branded race truck in the 2025 running of the gruelling event. The automaker has confirmed that Carlos […]
Bentley Batur Convertible, BMW M4 CS: This Week’s Top Photos
Bentley’s W-12 engine ceases production this summer, and the automaker is celebrating the run with a limited-edition model known as the Batur. This week Bentley revealed the Batur Convertible, whose […]
Manthey-Racing upgrade for Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS reaches US
Manthey-Racing continues to expand its offerings in the U.S., this time with an upgrade for the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS. Manthey is a German motorsports and engineering company with […]
Mercedes 300SL gullwing with unique Mittelgrün paint can be yours
Well-heeled fans of the Mercedes-Benz 300SL gulling have the chance to pick up the only example to have left the factory in a striking green color known as Mittelgrün, German […]
Bentley Edition 8 collection bids farewell to pure V-8 power
Bentley on Thursday revealed new Edition 8 versions of its Continental GT, Continental GT Convertible, and Flying Spur to mark the end of the road for those models powered solely […]
Unique Pininfarina Battista honors 1955 Lancia Florida concept
Pininfarina has revealed a one-off version of its Battista electric hypercar with a design that honors the 1955 Lancia Florida concept. The original Florida concept was a coupe (a second […]
2025 Defender adds more luxury to capable off-roader
The Defender enters the 2025 model year with few changes, though there are items that enhance the vehicle’s luxury, and others that should make things easier at ordering time. The […]
Bentley’s new V-8 hybrid powertrain outguns former W-12
Bentley on Wednesday revealed a new V-8 plug-in hybrid powertrain that takes over the performance mantle from the automaker’s venerable W-12, production of which ceases this summer. Referred to as […]
2025 BMW M4 CS rocks the party with 543 hp
BMW’s 4-Series range has undergone a mid-cycle update for the 2025 model year, and as part of the update the high-performance M4 coupe has spawned a CS grade. Revealed late […]
Audi A6 E-Tron to debut this summer
Audi will launch its long-awaited A6 E-Tron this summer, the automaker announced last week while presenting its financial results for the previous quarter. The A6 E-Tron is the second model […]
2026 BMW iX spied with updates
BMW looks to be readying the first major update for the iX since the electric midsize SUV arrived for the 2022 model year. A camouflaged prototype for the updated iX […]
2025 Genesis GV80 price unchanged despite major updates
Genesis’ top-selling GV80 undergoes a mid-cycle refresh for the 2025 model year, and despite all the changes that have been made, there’s no increase in pricing. The 2025 GV80 made […]
BFGoodrich K03 all-terrain tires arrive to put K02 to pasture
BFGoodrich has launched a new generation of its leading all-terrain tires. The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A K03 is the replacement for the K02, which was and still is a popular choice […]
Jeep Gladiator looks pretty in pink with Tuscadero paint
The 2024 Jeep Gladiator now looks pretty in pink thanks to the addition of the popular Tuscadero paint option to the color palette. This is the first time Jeep has […]
Jay Leno checks out a 1923 Hispano Suiza
Spain and Switzerland aren’t known as automotive powerhouses, but citizens of those countries came together to create one of the greatest automakers of the prewar era: Hispano Suiza. Recently featured […]
TWR Supercat, Ferrari 12 Cilindri: This Week’s Top Photos
Tom Walkinshaw Racing was a British motorsports and engineering company with successes in Formula 1 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It went under in 2002, but now it […]
The V-12 engine, Ayrton Senna, Tesla Cybertruck: The Week In Reverse
The 12-cylinder engine is alive and well with two debuts this week, a trailer dropped for the upcoming Ayrton Senna mini-series, and a software update completed the Tesla Cybertruck months […]
2025 Cadillac Escalade-V spied with IQ-inspired design
Cadillac has the electric Escalade IQ going on sale this summer as a 2025 model, but the current gas-powered model isn’t going anywhere. On the contrary, it will be given […]
2024 Rezvani Arsenal teased as 7-seat bullet-proof SUV
Rezvani is just weeks away from debuting the 2024 Arsenal, an armored SUV big enough for seven and able to be optioned with a 675-hp V-8. The California company already […]
Ferrari’s new V-12 GT set for imminent debut
Ferrari has been evaluating prototypes for the successor to the 812 Superfast on public roads for months, and the automaker took to social media on Thursday to confirm the debut […]
Tesla Cybertruck gains Off-Road modes, locker-enabling software
The Tesla Cybertruck is getting new software features to improve off-road performance, potentially helping turn the electric pickup into the more trail-ready vehicle some owners seem to want. According to […]
F1 design legend Adrian Newey to leave Red Bull Racing
Adrian Newey will leave Red Bull Racing in the first quarter of 2025, the leading Formula 1 team announced on Wednesday. The Red Bull chief technical officer has been with […]
Pininfarina reveals Battista and B95 inspired by Bruce Wayne
Bruce Wayne isn’t real, but if he was and he just so happened to commission an electric hypercar from Pininfarina, it might have looked like one of the latest special […]
Jaguar XJS reborn as 600-plus-hp TWR Supercat
British performance marque TWR has been revived by the son of the original company’s founder, and on Tuesday it revealed its first project, the wild Supercat based on the Jaguar […]
BMW M spied testing quad-motor electric powertrain
BMW has committed itself to electric mobility, and that committment extends to the automaker’s BMW M performance division. The BMW hot house has already introduced the i4 M50, i5 M60, […]
MG hires Bugatti Veyron designer
Historic British marque MG this month named Jozef Kaban as its design chief. The former Volkswagen brand design chief has been charged with crafting a new design language for MG’s […]
2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 53 4Matic+ brings big coupe fun
Driving on the tight mountain roads on the Spanish island of Tenerife, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 53 coupe chomps at the bit. Too big to feel comfortable on skinny […]
Rivian explores tailgate with built-in workbench
The Rivian R1T is aimed more at camp sites than job sites, but a patent filing from the automaker hints at a new feature that could enhance the electric pickup […]
Formula E Gen 3 Evo racer delivers 0-60 mph in 1.82 seconds
Formula E debuted an updated, quicker version of its electric race car ahead of the series’ 2024 Monaco E-Prix race. The Gen 3 Evo will debut in Season 11, which […]
2025 Lamborghini Urus SE, 2025 Aston Martin DBX707: This Week’s Top Photos
Lamborghini overhauled the Urus for 2025 and added a plug-in hybrid powertrain in the process. The new Urus SE hybrid grade pairs the familiar twin-turbocharged V-8 with a single electric […]
2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, 2025 Ram RHO, 2025 Nissan Frontier: The Week In Reverse
We drove the 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, the 2025 Ram 1500 RHO debuted, and the 2025 Nissan Frontier broke cover. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor […]
Nico Hülkenberg signed as first driver for Audi F1 team
Formula 1 veteran Nico Hülkenberg will drive for Audi when the automaker enters the sport in 2026 with its own team and power unit. The German racing driver is currently […]
McLaren P1 successor tipped to cost close to $2M
More details have emerged on the McLaren P1 successor following a dealer meeting held earlier this month, Automotive News (subscription required) reported, citing dealer sources present at the meeting. The […]
One-off Lotus Evija X is second fastest EV around the ‘Ring
Lotus has released a video of its Evija electric hypercar lapping the Nürburgring in a time of only 6:24.047. Lotus set the time during some runs last fall. Incredibly, the […]
Land Rover Defender electric restomod uses in-wheel motors
Another company has surfaced with an electric conversion for the original Defender, but there’s a difference this time. U.K.-based Bedeo’s electric Defender uses in-wheel motors, which Bedeo has packaged as […]
2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class EV packs 116-kwh battery, quad-motor powertrain
Mercedes-Benz late on Tuesday took the covers off the long-awaited electric G-Class. It rides on a modified version of the gas-powered G-Class’ body-on-frame platform, and packs four motors delivering a […]
Tesla Model 3 Performance aims for ludicrous on a budget
Tesla on Tuesday revealed an updated Model 3 Performance, which joins the rest of the refreshed Model 3 lineup that’s codenamed Highland. The dual-motor all-wheel drive Model 3 Performance boasts […]
2024 Toyota TRD Pro and Trailhunter excel at fast and slow
Do you want to go fast or go far? That’s the question Toyota Tacoma Chief Engineer Sheldon Brown posed when I asked how someone chooses whether to buy the 2024 […]
2026 Audi RS 5 Avant spied with plug-in hybrid power
Audi’s A5 family currently consists of coupe, convertible, and hatchback body styles, but a new A5 Avant wagon is expected to join the fray for the next generation. Avant is […]
Updated 2025 Audi E-Tron GT caught on video
Audi’s E-Tron GT is set to come in for a facelift, and a new prototype has been spotted. The E-Tron GT is an electric performance sedan developed by the Audi […]
2025 Aston Martin DBX gains new interior, standard 707 power
Aston Martin is making major changes to its DBX for the 2025 model year. Due to start deliveries during the second quarter of the year, the 2025 DBX is available […]
Ferrari patents hydrogen-powered engine
Ferrari has filed a patent application for a hydrogen-powered internal-combustion engine, hinting that the automaker is considering this as a way to keep combustion engines alive in a future with […]
2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance lands with 805 hp
Mercedes-Benz AMG continues to expand its redesigned GT Coupe lineup, this time with the addition of the first plug-in hybrid. The 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 S E Performance arrives […]
2024 Saleen 302 Mustang, 2024 Mercedes CLE-Class: This Week’s Top Photo
Saleen’s redesigned 302 based on the seventh-generation Mustang was revealed this week. Like the outgoing generation, buyers can choose from White, Yellow, and Black Label grades, with output levels this […]
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2025 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore: The Week In Reverse
We drove the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser, the 2025 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore debuted, and 2024 Lucid Air Grand Touring specs were released. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at […]
2024 Ford Shelby Super Snake strikes with over 830 hp
Shelby American has joined in Ford’s celebrations this week for the Mustang’s 60th anniversary by unveiling the latest generation of its Super Snake Mustang. The car represents Shelby’s first take […]
2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class Cabriolet aims for fun, sun or not
It’s not often that you can experience humid, gusty 60-degree conditions and dry temperatures approaching 100 degrees in the course of an hour, but I did that behind the wheel […]
2025 BMW X3 weeks away from debut
BMW is just weeks out from unveiling a new generation of its top-selling X3 compact crossover. Camouflaged prototypes have been spotted for more than a year and BMW this week […]
2025 Ford Mustang GTD costs about $325,000, applications to order open
Prospective customers can now vie for a 2025 Ford Mustang GTD build slot, but getting this race-bred limited edition isn’t as simple as plunking down a deposit. Like the Ford […]
Bespoke Revuelto shown at first Lamborghini Arena gathering
Lamborghini earlier in April held its inaugural Lamborghini Arena, a gathering that ran for two days at Italy’s Imola Circuit and was open to both customers and fans. Around 6,000 participants […]
Lotus Eletre reaches US in late '24 with $107,000 base price
Lotus is expanding beyond the world of lightweight sports cars by launching more mainstream vehicles, starting with an electric SUV known as the Eletre that was first shown in early […]
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser pivots to retro charm
Simpler, more honest, smaller, more efficient, and less expensive—these things aren’t associated often with the introduction of a new vehicle. In the case of the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser, these […]
2025 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore debuts for electric grand touring
The Maserati GranTurismo has gained a sibling and beaten the competition to the electric convertible market segment in the process. On Monday, the Maserati GranCabrio Folgore debuted with an electric […]
Maserati could phase out gas-powered cars by 2028
Maserati has moved up its plans to become an all-electric brand by potentially two years. On Monday, Maserati announced its lineup will offer electric version of all its vehicles by […]
Bugatti Bolide ready for production as testing concludes
Testing of the Bugatti Bolide is complete, paving the way for the start of production of the track-only hypercar. Bugatti said the first examples are expected to reach customers in […]
2025 Infiniti QX80 taken apart to get it above 100-story New York tower
The redesigned 2025 Infiniti QX80 made its public debut at the Edge at Hudson Yards—a skyscraper viewing deck 100 stories above the streets of New York City’s Manhattan borough. Getting one […]
Lamborghini Huracán STJ, 2025 Buick Enclave: This Week’s Top Photos
The Lamborghini Huracán ends production this year after a run lasting a decade. The final version was revealed this week as the Huracán STJ, of which just 10 examples will […]
Ford patents sliding center console for reconfigurable interiors
Ford engineers have designed a sliding center console that could be used by both passengers and any pets they may have on board. Cupholders are a common feature in center […]
2025 Toyota 4Runner, Lamborghini Temerario, Porsche Taycan Turbo GT: The Week In Reverse
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner debuted, prototypes for the 2025 Lamborghini Temerario rolled onto public roads, and we drove the 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT. It’s the Week in Reverse, right […]
2025 GMC Yukon to lead brand’s global expansion
GMC will take the wraps off an updated version of its Yukon full-size SUV later this year, and a teaser photo released this week hints at what’s to come. Clearly […]
Alonso signs multi-year deal with Aston Martin, ruling out Mercedes switch
The Aston Martin Formula 1 team on Thursday announced that star driver Fernando Alonso has signed a new multi-year deal with the squad. The news ends speculation that Alonso might […]
Huracán successor debuts this year
Lamborghini has been spotted testing a prototype for its successor to the Huracán, a car thought to be called a Temerario based on recent trademark activity. The name is a […]
2025 Toyota 4Runner takes the hybrid plunge
On Tuesday, the 2025 Toyota 4Runner debuted with an available hybrid powertrain, modern technology, and new Trailhunter and Platinum trims all while maintaining the key design and capabilities that make […]
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E starts at $41,890, adds new performance options
Ford has introduced several updates for the 2024 Mustang Mach-E beyond the previously announced Bronze Appearance Package and new Rally flagship grade. Order books are already open, and depending on […]
Bentley Bentayga S goes dark with Black Edition treatment
More and more buyers in the ultra-luxury segment are looking for exclusive touches on their vehicles, and automakers such as Bentley are more than happy to cater to their demands. […]
2025 BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe caught on video
BMW is out testing an updated version of its 2-Series Gran Coupe, the compact sedan that first arrived in 2019 as a 2020 model. The updated version is due next […]
2025 BMW M5 and M5 Touring undergoing cold-weather testing
Development of the 2025 BMW M5 sedan and M5 Touring wagon is continuing with cold-weather testing in Arjeplog, Sweden. Engineers took prototypes of the seventh-generation M5 on a 1,491-mile road […]
Ford dreams up center consoles with deployable tables
Fold-out tray tables are a familiar part of flying, but Ford could bring a similar idea to its cars. A patent application from the automaker published by the United States […]
Toyota Crown Landscape debuts as forbidden fruit for Subaru crowd
With its tall ride height and smattering of body cladding, the Toyota Crown has a similar vibe to the discontinued Subaru Outback sedan. Toyota is now doubling down on that […]
2025 Lexus NX starts at $41,765
The Lexus NX compact crossover sees minor changes to feature content for the 2025 model year. The NX gets one new exterior color option (Copper Crest), an available Macadamia interior […]
2024 Subaru WRX TR, 2025 Toyota GRMN Yaris: This Week’s Top Photos
Subaru has launched a hotter version of its WRX for 2024, but it isn’t the WRX STI. Instead it’s a new grade called the WRX TR, and we’ve just tested […]
2025 Toyota 4Runner, next-gen Nissan GT-R, 2027 Porsche K1: The Week In Reverse
We learned the 2025 Toyota 4Runner’s debut date, Nissan confirmed the next-gen GT-R, and 2027 Porsche K1 prototypes surfaced. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The […]
Tesla reportedly scraps affordable EV plans
Tesla has cancelled a much-discussed affordable EV, but it will continue to develop autonomous vehicles based on the same platform, Reuters reported Friday, citing three anonymous sources familiar with the […]
2025 Toyota 4Runner teased again, debuts April 9
The new sixth-generation Toyota 4Runner is coming, soon. On Thursday, the 2025 Toyota 4Runner received yet another teaser on Instagram while the automaker confirmed the SUV’s debut will take place […]
2025 BMW M5 Touring coming to the US
BMW’s latest forbidden fruit isn’t going to be forbidden after all. On Thursday BMW said the seventh-generation M5 is getting a Touring variant that will come to the U.S. Set […]
Screens aren’t the future, windshields are
For the vocal contingent who hate modern vehicle interiors filled with screens, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is Nissan’s design chief Alfonso Albaisa told Motor Authority […]
2024 Chevy Silverado EV RST costs $96,495, packs 440 miles of range
It’s been more than two years since Chevrolet first revealed the 2024 Silverado EV, but retail customers are finally able to order the full-size electric truck in time for delivery […]
Electric SUV with third-row seats coming
Porsche’s electric flagship SUV big enough to fit third-row seats has been spotted testing for the first time. The prototypes in our latest spy shots show a long SUV with […]
Ford developing power-actuated doors
Ford has filed a patent application for power-actuated doors that automatically open when a person approaches the vehicle. In the application, which was published by the United States Patent and […]
Next-gen GT-R and Z confirmed
Nissan’s iconic sports cars will live to see another generation. At the 2024 New York auto show, Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer for Nissan North America, Ponz Pandikuthira, […]
Nissan commits to Formula E through 2030
Nissan will continue racing in the Formula E Championship through 2030, the automaker announced last week. Nissan has competed in the electric racing series since Season 5, which ran in […]
GM patents Lego-like battery cells for EVs
General Motors has filed a patent application for battery cells with unusual shapes designed to aid cooling. Instead of the rectangular shape of the automaker’s current Ultium cells, the patent […]
1964 Pontiac Banshee Prototype XP-833 surfaces for sale, again
The one-off 1964 Pontiac Banshee coupe concept is once again for sale, this time in a listing at Hemmings. The asking price is a cool $1.2 million. The Banshee was […]
Vehicles will soon be able to detect loose lug nuts
The maker of Falken tires has developed technology to detect loose lug nuts, and the company plans to debut it on a production vehicle later this year. Sumitomo Rubber Industries […]
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz, Genesis GV60 Magma: This Week’s Top Photos
Hyundai’s Santa Cruz compact pickup truck was given a refresh. The exterior mostly stays the same, but the interior sports a new dash and the latest technology. 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class […]
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 7 flagship EV spied with new details
Hyundai has been spotted testing a prototype for the production version of the Seven electric SUV concept shown at the 2021 Los Angeles auto show. The vehicle, which was first […]
2025 Toyota 4Runner, 2025 Audi Q7, 2025 Volvo EX30: The Week In Reverse
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner received a teaser, the 2025 Audi Q7 received a fresh face, and we drove the 2025 Volvo EX30. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at […]
Redesigned 2025 Toyota 4Runner teased
Toyota has provided the first evidence that a redesigned 4Runner is coming soon. The automaker took to Instagram on Thursday to post a series of photos of each generation of […]
2025 Kia K4 sedan may spawn hatchback sibling in US
Kia used this week’s 2024 New York auto show to introduce the new K4 compact sedan, which will replace the Forte when it arrives in showrooms in the second half […]
Ferrari teams up with SK On on battery tech
Ferrari and battery supplier SK On will partner on advanced battery cell technology, the two companies announced Tuesday. SK On has been supplying batteries to Ferrari since 2019, initially for […]
Ford readies 60th Anniversary Appearance Package for Mustang
The Mustang nameplate turns 60 this year and Ford will celebrate by launching a 60th Anniversary Appearance Package for the current car. The reveal is set for a special gathering […]
Hardcore Defender OCTA SUV to debut in 2024
JLR (formerly Jaguar Land Rover) is no stranger to high-performance SUVs with beefy engines, and its next will be a hardcore Defender that will introduce the new performance sub-brand OCTA. […]
2025 Audi Q7 receives fresh face
Audi on Tuesday confirmed that the restyled Q7 three-row SUV previously shown for the European market is coming to the U.S. for the 2025 model year. A new front fascia […]
Genesis to target AMG, BMW M with Magma performance sub-brand
Genesis has hinted at launching its own performance sub-brand similar to the Hyundai N division for years, and now one has been confirmed by the automaker. Its name is Magma, […]
2025 Toyota GRMN Supra spied again with new details
Toyota is about to up the performance of its Supra sports car in a big way. The automaker has been spotted testing a prototype at the Nürburgring and on some […]
2025 VW Tayron caught on video, may hint at new Tiguan for US
Volkswagen has been spotted testing a prototype for a compact crossover with third-row seats that may hint at a similar SUV due in the U.S. as the replacement for the […]
Toyota developing color-changing paint
Toyota has filed a patent application for color-changing paint, a technology that could let owners or dealerships quickly change the colors of cars. As Toyota notes in the application—which was […]
Icon completes its 500th Toyota Land Cruiser restomod
Icon has completed its 500th Toyota Land Cruiser build, the California restomod specialist recently announced. Icon’s New School Edition 1964 Land Cruiser FJ44 follows the same template as the 499 […]
2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron, 2025 Infiniti QX80: This Week’s Top Photos
Audi took the covers off its long-awaited Q6 E-Tron this week. The electric compact crossover is a smidgen longer than the Tesla Model Y, and will start sales in the […]
2025 Nissan Kicks lands with available all-wheel drive
Nissan will use next week’s 2024 New York auto show to debut its 2025 Kicks, which the automaker revealed online on Friday. The redesigned subcompact crossover is due at dealerships […]
Ford Ranger Raptor, Fisker, Audi Q6 E-Tron: The Week In Reverse
We went airborne in the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor, Fisker halted production, and the Audi Q6 E-Tron debuted. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We drove […]
Potential 2026 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S spied for first time
Mercedes-Benz AMG is working on a new member of its GT Coupe family that’s expected to sit somewhere between the current GT 63 grade and an upcoming plug-in hybrid range-topper […]
Ferrari sued in US over alleged brake defect
Ferrari faces a lawsuit from some customers in the U.S., who allege the company neglected to address brake issues that they claim could lead to a partial or total loss […]
2025 Infiniti QX80 arrives with concept car looks, turbo V-6 power
The Infiniti QX80 has been given a redesign for the 2025 model year, and the full-size SUV finally gains the looks and features to go toe-to-toe with offerings from established […]
2024 Ram 2500 HD Rebel compromises for capability
Ram Power Wagon buyers have always had to compromise on hauling capabilities. Ram’s solution came late in 2022 in the form of the Ram 2500 HD Rebel, an off-roader with […]
2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition marks ends of V-8 option
The Jeep Wrangler bids farewell to its V-8 option after the 2024 model year, with a limited-edition model as a last hurrah. The 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition […]
Mercedes-AMG confirms first details for AMG.EA EV platform
After previewing it in the Vision AMG concept two years ago, Mercedes-Benz AMG has now confirmed the first details for its dedicated electric vehicle platform known as the AMG.EA. The […]
Ford working on split tailgate for future SUV
A recent patent filing hints that Ford could give one of its future SUVs a split tailgate. Ford filed a patent application for a split-tailgate design back in 2021, but […]
Fisker halts production, warns it may need bankruptcy protection
Fisker has paused production of its sole model, the Ocean crossover, as it seeks to conserve cash while hunting for new funding. The electric vehicle startup on Monday said the […]
6 Porsche 911 GT3s complete with transport truck up for sale
A literal truckload of Porsche 911s is up for sale in the U.K. Currently listed for sale at the dealership RPM Technik (via Piston Heads), the lot includes a 2018 […]
GM may be developing extendable truck bed
A pair of recent General Motors patent filings show potential extendable cargo bed systems for pickup trucks. Such a feature could give drivers the cargo capacity of a long bed […]
1930 Rolls Royce Phantom visits Jay Leno’s Garage
The modern Rolls-Royce Phantom is the automaker’s flagship luxury car, in part because of the pedigree built up by predecessors like the 1930 model featured on this episode of “Jay […]
2025 Polestar 3, 2025 Mercedes-AMG E 53: This Week’s Top Photos
The 2025 Polestar 3 was priced this week and confirmed to start deliveries in the next few months. The electric midsize SUV will bring with it clean Swedish design, seating […]
2024 Nissan GT-R gains Skyline, Takumi special editions
Nissan isn’t done with updates for its 2024 GT-R, which went on sale last summer with a starting price of $122,885, including a $1,895 destination charge. The automaker on Friday […]
2024 Lincoln Nautilus, Rivian R1X, Porsche 911 hybrid: The Week In Reverse
We drove the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus, the Rivian R1X trademark surfaced, and the timeline for a Porsche 911 hybrid became clear. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor […]
2024 Lincoln Nautilus steps up the screens, half-steps the hybrid
The redesigned 2024 Lincoln Nautilus feels like a half step. It rides on a new platform but returns a satisfying turbo-4 base engine. It introduces a 30-mpg hybrid system that’s […]
2025 Ford Puma EV spied for first time
Ford has plans to exclusively sell electric vehicles in Europe by the end of the decade, and we’ve now got spy shots of one of the automaker’s upcoming EVs being […]
VW Group vehicles held at US Customs finally being shipped
Thousands of vehicles from several Volkswagen Group brands that were being held at ports since late January are now being released and shipped out to dealerships. A company spokesman told […]
Rivian R1X name trademarked
Rivian just unveiled its R2 electric SUV and R3 and R3X hot hatches, but the automaker may also have new plans for its existing R1 platform found in the R1T […]
Ford developing deployable mud flaps
Mud flaps are a simple and straightforward part of a car or truck, but Ford has come up with something a bit more elaborate. In a patent application published by […]
Rolls-Royce celebrates 120th anniversary with Ghost Prism
Rolls-Royce is out testing prototypes for an updated Ghost but buyers unwilling to wait have a new option for the current sedan in the form of the Ghost Prism. The […]
2025 Audi A3 gains on-demand features, high-riding variant
The Audi A3 has been given a mild update that brings a few styling tweaks, new technology in the cabin, and in some markets the option of a high-riding variant […]
2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT debuts with up to 1,092 hp
Porsche on Monday revealed the long-awaited flagship of its updated 2025 Taycan range, the new Taycan Turbo GT. The electric super sedan will be available at dealerships this summer and […]
Why ethanol makes so much power compared to gasoline
Ethanol only contains two thirds the amount of energy of an equivalent amount of gasoline, yet engines make more power burning it than gasoline. This video from Engineering Explained will […]
Rivian working on a winch integration
Rivian has filed a patent application for an integrated winch assembly. As described in the patent application, which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on […]
The Scamander is the most bizarre TVR of all
Niche British sports car marque TVR once tried to build an amphibious off-roader. It was to be called the Scamander, and it turns out a working prototype still exists. The […]
2024 Dodge Charger, 2025 Kia Tasman: This Week’s Top Photos
Dodge’s electric replacement for both the Challenger and Charger muscle were revealed this week as the 2024 Charger Daytona. Buyers with gasoline in their veins will also have an option […]
Rivian R2, 2024 Dodge Charger, electric Range Rover Velar successor: The Week In Reverse
The Rivian R2 debuted, the 2024 Dodge Charger’s powertrain details emerged, and we spotted the electric Range Rover Velar successor. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. […]
Rivian R2 will cost $45,000, have over 300 miles of range, 0-60 in under 3.0 seconds
Rivian is looking to go mainstream with a lower cost model that will square off with everything from the Tesla Model Y to the Chevrolet Blazer EV. On Thursday, the […]
Rivian R3 and R3X debut as electric hot hatches
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe pulled a Steve Jobs “one more thing” moment at the debut of the R2 electric SUV. On Thursday after the R2 rolled onto stage, Scaringe introduced its […]
Ford patents reconfigurable seating layouts for EVs
A new Ford patent filing detailing an elaborate reconfigurable seating system has surfaced. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Feb. 13, and originally filed on […]
Audi Q6 E-Tron set for debut on March 18
The next salvo in Audi’s EV onslaught will come in the form of the Q6 E-Tron compact crossover, which the automaker has confirmed for a debut on March 18. The […]
New crash safety rules may lead to more buttons, less touchscreens
The era of automakers trying to squeeze more touchscreens onto vehicle dashboards may soon be coming to an end. The European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP), the leading body […]
Karma to offer updated Revero hybrid alongside new EVs
California’s Karma Automotive is gearing up to launch a pair of high-performance electric vehicles in the form of the Gyesera sedan and Kaveya sports car, but the company will continue […]
2024 Dodge Charger Daytona delivers on EV muscle car hype
About 18 months ago, Dodge showed off a wild Charger Daytona SRT Concept meant to ease the muscle car brand’s shift from its V-8 past to its electric future. Big […]
2025 Infiniti QX80’s twin-turbo V-6 confirmed ahead of March 20 debut
The redesigned 2025 Infiniti QX80 will use a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 in place of the outgoing model’s V-8, the automaker confirmed Monday in a press release. This engine, dubbed VR35DDT, […]
2026 Range Rover Velar successor spied as EV
JLR has been spotted testing a prototype for an electric offering to sit in its Range Rover family of luxury SUVs. JLR is known to be planning the reveal of […]
2004 Lincoln Mark X convertible concept heads to auction
A Lincoln concept car from the turn of the millennium will be among the featured lots at Mecum’s upcoming auction in Glendale, Arizona. Scheduled to cross the block on March […]
Honda developing active rear diffuser system
Honda has filed a patent application for an active diffuser that would deploy only when needed, keeping a vehicle’s styling clean and uncluttered when it’s not in use. Rear diffusers […]
Plymouth Prowler gets dissected by Jay Leno and Chip Foose
Designer Chip Foose recently stopped by Jay Leno’s Garage to pore over one of the most controversial projects he’s ever been involved in: the Plymouth Prowler. The Prowler shocked the […]
McLaren Artura Spider, AMG’s first dedicated EV: This Week’s Top Photos
McLaren this week revealed the Artura Spider. In addition to its open-top design, the car packs an extra 19 hp, which McLaren has also added to the Artura coupe. It […]
2025 Infiniti QX80, Tesla Roadster, 2024 McLaren 750S: The Week In Reverse
The 2025 Infiniti QX80 received a debut date, Elon Musk teased the next Tesla Roadster, and we drove the 2024 McLaren 750S. It’s the Week In Reverse, right here at […]
King Charles III’s one-off 2018 Jaguar I-Pace heads to auction
A Jaguar I-Pace formerly owned by British monarch King Charles III is headed for auction with Historics Auctioneers. The electric SUV was delivered to then-Prince Charles in 2018, making it […]
Jaguar C-X75 finally made street-legal thanks to Callum
The Jaguar C-X75 has finally been made street-legal, 14 years after the stunning supercar concept was first shown to the world at the 2010 Paris auto show. Jaguar itself wasn’t […]
Volvo cars will soon warn of crashes ahead
Volvo is rolling out a new safety feature that can potentially warn of a crash or breakdown ahead, something that could be crucial on winding roads or when there’s poor […]
Lamborghini Sián heads to auction with $3M-plus estimate
The Lamborghini Sián is a rare car, and for fans with deep pockets there’s a stunning example that’s coming up for sale. A 2021 Sián coupe with a red paint […]
New Tesla Roadster, Aston Martin’s first EV: Today’s Car News
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has indicated that the planned specifications for the second-generation Tesla Roadster have been upgraded significantly since the reveal of a concept version back in 2017. Among […]
Apple’s electric car project reportedly canceled
Apple is canceling its decade-long electric car project, Bloomberg reports. The company has reportedly invested millions of dollars into the project, but has now determined that it isn’t viable. COO […]
McLaren Artura Spider, Polestar 3 production: Car News Headlines
McLaren has added more power to the Artura, as well as the option of a convertible roof. The power upgrade sees the plug-in hybrid supercar deliver 19 more horsepower, or […]
McLaren Artura supercar spawns open-top Spider
McLaren on Monday unveiled the convertible counterpart to the Artura coupe. The new Artura Spider arrives as a 2025 model and is already available to order for delivery this summer. […]
2025 Alfa Romeo Milano, AMG’s first dedicated EV: Today’s Car News
Alfa Romeo in April will debut its first electric vehicle. However, our spy photographers have already snapped a camouflaged prototype, giving us a good indication as to what the vehicle […]
Kimera EVO38 brings a never-built rally car to life
After launching the EVO37 modern tribute to the Lancia 037 rally car a few years back, Italy’s Kimera Automobili has now moved on to that car’s never-produced successor. Debuting this […]
Rivian developing software for free-wheel towing
Rivian is developing software that would allow its EVs to be free-wheel towed, according to a patent filing. Free-wheel towing is when a car is towed behind another vehicle with […]
Ferrari Dino owned by Led Zeppelin’s Peter Grant up for sale
A 1973 Ferrari 246 Dino GTS once owned by Led Zeppelin manager Peter Grant will be among the featured lots at a Car & Classic online auction this week. Named […]
2024 Rivian R1T, 2025 Porsche Panamera: This Week’s Top Photos
Rivian’s R1T was already good to start, and the electric pickup truck took home Motor Authority’s Best Car To Buy 2022 award. However, updates and new powertrain options added over […]
Dean Martin’s Cadillac, 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser, Rivian R1T: The Week In Reverse
Dean Martin’s Cadillac surfaced for sale, prices were set for the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser, and we drove the 2024 Rivian R1T. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at […]
Mercedes Mythos series, PaxPower Jackal SUV: Car News Headlines
Mercedes-Benz in 2022 announced plans for a range of bespoke cars known as the Mythos series. The automaker has been quiet since then but this week it finally confirmed that […]
Mercedes-Benz backtracks on plan to go full electric by 2030
Mercedes-Benz has abandoned its goal of exclusively selling electric vehicles in major markets by 2030, CEO Ola Källenius said on Thursday during the automaker’s annual general meeting. Mercedes first announced […]
2024 Rivian R1T, 2025 VW Tayron: Today’s Car News
Rivian’s R1T was already good to start, with the electric pickup truck taking home Motor Authority’s Best Car To Buy 2022 award. However, updates and new powertrain options added over […]
Lotus EV division enters SPAC deal, will list on Nasdaq
Lotus Technology, a division of Lotus responsible for development of electric vehicles, is about to go public via a SPAC deal. Also referred to as a reverse merger, a SPAC […]
Porsche 959, Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class: Car News Headlines
Porsche only made a little over 300 examples of the 959, and one of them was allegedly bought by Nissan for benchmarking purposes while the automaker was developing the R32 […]
Hispano Suiza teases Carmen Sagrera hypercar due in June
Hispano Suiza will launch the next evolution of its Carmen electric hypercar in June, the historic Spanish marque announced on Monday. The new version is called the Carmen Sagrera, and […]
2025 Porsche Panamera, 2025 VW ID.7: Car News Headlines
The Porsche Panamera was redesigned for 2024, and for its second year on the market the third-generation large hatch gains an expanded hybrid lineup. Two hybrid models, both of them […]
2025 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid and 4S E-Hybrid expand lineup
On Monday, the 2025 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid and 4S E-Hybrid debuted, marking the return of two familiar, and more accessible, hybrid models to the Panamera lineup. In December, Porsche […]
Stellantis explores 2-speed transmission for off-road EVs
Stellantis is designing a two-speed transmission for use in electric off-roaders, a newly surfaced patent filing shows. Most EVs (the Porsche Taycan being a notable exception) use single-speed transmissions, as […]
