Category: Auto

A prototype for the next generation of Audi’s Q3 compact crossover has been spotted again. It already appears to be at a late stage of development judging by the thin camouflage gear and production-bound lights fitted to the vehicle. The current Q3 arrived in 2018 as a 2019 model. The redesigned third-generation model is expected…

French performance marque Alpine has provided the first glimpse at an electric compact crossover set to join the lineup in 2025. It’s called the A390, and a thinly vieled concept version, or Beta as Alpine refers to it, will debut during the 2024 Paris auto show. The show opens its doors to the media on…

Jeep Wrangler drivers can already remove their vehicles’ roofs and doors, but Jeep parent Stellantis is also trying to patent removable windows for open-air driving with less manual labor. A patent application from Stellantis for a “removable window system” was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Aug. 1, and originally…

The Audi S3 has been updated for 2025 along with the rest of the A3 range The 2025 S3 has 328 hp, which is up 22 hp on the outgoing model The 2025 S3 includes the rear axle torque splitter of the RS 3 The Audi A3 has received a mid-cycle update for the 2025…

Fernando Alonso has been revealed as one of the privileged few to enjoy Aston Martin Valkyrie ownership. The double Formula 1 world champion who currently drives for the Aston Martin F1 team took delivery of the hypercar on Wednesday in Monaco, after which he enjoyed some time driving it around the principality. Alonso’s Valkyrie features…

Ford has issued a recall on multiple vehicles from the Ford and Lincoln brands due to engines potentially stalling. Vehicles listed in the recall include the Ford Bronco, F-150, Edge, and Explorer from the 2021-2022 model years, and the Lincoln Nautilus and Aviator from the same model years. However, it is only those examples with…

BMW will add a hydrogen-powered vehicle to its lineup in 2028, the automaker announced on Thursday. It will be a hydrogen-electric vehicle using a next-generation powertrain developed jointly with Toyota, which plans to use the powertrain in its own vehicles. A hydrogen-electric vehicle is similar to a battery-electric vehicle, but instead of the drive system…

Volvo no longer expects to be a 100% EV brand by 2030 Volvo currently aims to have 90-100% of its sales made up of both EVs and plug-in hybrids by 2030 Volvo is still committed to EVs and has five currently in the pipeline Volvo has joined a growing list of automakers curtailing their EV…

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…

Scout is really returning. On Tuesday, Volkswagen Group’s new Scout Motors EV brand released a teaser image and announced its electric concepts will be revealed on October 24. Scout said it will show both an electric SUV and truck concept. Scout EV plant groundbreaking Both the electric truck and SUV are being developed by a…

Volkswagen gave the 2025 Jetta GLI a refresh with nicer interior materials Jetta GLIs are powered by a turbo-4 with either a 6-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission The 2025 Jetta GLI costs $33,940 A performance sedan with a manual transmission might seem as rare as a unicorn’s tears these days, but some are…

      New Aston Martin Vanquish replaces the DBS Superleggera Horsepower, luxury, and size are all up Aston Martin will limit production of the new Vanquish to 1,000 units per year Aston Martin has a new Vanquish on its hands, but it isn’t the mid-engined Vanquish supercar shown as a concept five years ago….

Future General Motors vehicles could feature deployable awnings. That’s something Rivian has also tried to patent, although GM may have different uses in mind. A deployable awning was the subject of a GM patent application that was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Aug. 22, but originally filed by GM…

Redesigned SUV keeps the same proportions, lights up the exterior 2025 Audi Q5 uses a 268-hp turbo-4 with standard all-wheel drive 2025 Audi SQ5 employs a 362-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 with an air suspension  Audi unwrapped the 2025 Q5 and SQ5 SUVs over Labor Day weekend, illuminating a new design, more efficient engines, and a…

Future Stellantis EVs might feature the ability to execute a tank turn Rivian ended up passing on tank turns The electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class can make a tank turn Following the lead of a handful of other automakers, Stellantis is looking to patent an EV tank-steer system for off-road use, allowing vehicles to spin around on…

Ford is developing a winch for electric vehicles that would plug directly into a charge port. It’s not unusual for winches to run off a vehicle’s 12-volt AC accessory electrical power, but in a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on July 9, Ford proposes running a cable from…

It wasn’t long ago that only the most exotic of supercars had north of 500 hp, but today you can get more than double that in family crossovers and sedans. Yes, the performance scene has changed a lot, with high horsepower having been democratized thanks to recent leaps in electric vehicle technology, but also when it comes…

Round 16 of the 2024 Formula 1 season gets underway this weekend The race takes place at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza located near Milan Franco Colapinto replaces Logan Sargeant at Williams for the rest of the season The 2024 Formula 1 World Championship battle continues this weekend with round 16, the Italian Grand Prix. The…

Eighth-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class due around the end of the decade Gas and electric versions of new S-Class will feature similar styling but different platforms EQS likely to be phased out after current generation Mercedes-Benz will develop its next-generation S-Class flagship sedan to offer buyers the choice of an electric powertrain or one still with a…

Ariel redesigned its Nomad off-roader in July, and a new concept version powered by batteries indicates the British company is considering offering its customers an electric option. The concept is called the E-Nomad, and it makes its formal debut at the 2024 Cenex Expo taking place on Sept. 4 in the U.K. Replacing the Nomad’s…

Ford’s Bronco Raptor SUV and Ranger Raptor pickup wow off road, but the vehicles’ performance on streets and in a straight line can be less satisfying. With either vehicle, you’re looking at a 0-60 mph time in around six seconds. There’s a solution, and you can find it at your local Ford dealership. The automaker…

There’s been a change in leadership at Polestar. The Swedish performance EV marque on Wednesday named industry veteran Michael Lohscheller as its CEO. He replaces Thomas Ingenlath who has resigned after leading Polestar since its inception as an EV brand in 2017. Lohscheller, who officially starts his new role on Oct. 1, has previously had…

The PureSpeed is the first member of Mercedes’ Mythos series of low-volume specials Mercedes will build 250 examples of the PureSpeed, with help from Pininfarina Power will likely come from a twin-turbocharged V-8 without electrification Mercedes-Benz AMG is close to launching a limited-edition speedster based on the latest SL-Class. The car was previewed in May…

A few key design tweaks make this mid-size sedan better looking than ever. The G80 is meant for calm commuting, not canyon carving. The G80 offers a great value in the luxury space with a starting price of under $60,000. The Genesis G80 holds a storied place in the company’s history. This midsize sedan debuted…

The redesigned 2025 Mini Countryman has two gas options and one electric The electric Countryman has a 212-mile range estimate Driver assistance offers hands-free driving in some situations The redesigned 2025 Mini Countryman made its debut last fall, and is now available in U.S. showrooms with the choice of electric or gas powertrains. For electric…

Porsche EVs won’t be simulating gas vehicles with noise or shifting The automaker looked into the tech but never built a prototype Dodge and Hyundai are simulating exhaust systems with speakers Don’t expect a system simulating the feel of a gas-powered car with a multi-gear transmission appearing on an electric vehicle from Porsche. Hyundai employs…

Sasquatch packages can be fitted on the Outer Banks or Badlands models Sasquatches add Bilstein shocks, all-terrain tires, skid plates, and other off-road accessories Every 2025 Bronco Sport comes with a 12.3-inch instrument cluster and a 13.2-inch touchscreen To mythologists, the Sasquatch is a large bi-pedal primate lurking in North American forests. To Ford, the…

General Motors has filed a patent application for an “Endurance Mode” to help stretch range of an electric vehicle during races. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Aug. 22, and originally filed by GM in early 2023, the patent filing discusses configuring onboard controllers to emphasize the completion of a…

Future Stellantis performance hybrids could have launch control, a newly discovered patent filing indicates. A patent application for a hybrid-specific launch control system from the automaker was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Aug. 8, 2024, after being filed by Stellantis in February. The application discusses not only applying launch control—which…

Ford engineers have designed a trailer hitch that pivots out of the way when not in use. Described in a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on July 26, but filed by Ford back in 2021, the hitch receiver can move so that it’s parallel with a vehicle’s rear…

Burnouts are polarizing. Some folks love them, while others see them as a way to waste money, rubber, and time, as well as a clean pavement in some cases. We tend to fall into the group that enjoys them. That’s why we’ve brought you this video from the folks at rally school Team O’Neil. Host…

Mercedes-Benz new electrified option for its top-selling GLC-Class called the 2025 GLC 350e plug-in hybrid. It’s arriving in U.S. showrooms now and costs $61,050 including a $1,150 destination charge. The latest GLC-Class arrived for the 2023 model year, initially with a sole GLC 300 grade powered by a 2.0-liter turbo-4 rated at 258 hp. The…

New generation of Audi Q5 arrives soon Crossover to ride on Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) architecture Production for U.S. market likely to stay in Mexico A redesigned Audi Q5 debuts shortly, and camouflaged prototypes have been out and about for a while. The latest prototype to be sighted is for the coupe-like Sportback body style…

The Aston Martin Heritage Trust, a charitable organization set up to help preserve the history of Aston Martin and oversee its museum, is on the hunt for the first car built by the automaker. Aston Martin was founded in 1913 by entrepreneurs and avid racing fans Robert Bamford and Lionel Martin, originally as Bamford &…

NASCAR’s proposed electric race car aims to be sustainable in more ways than just its powertrain. The prototype electric race car, which was first shown in July, features a body made from natural-fiber-reinforced plastic that uses flax fibers in its construction. The company responsible for the body is Switzerland’s Bcomp, which has released photos of…

The gas-powered 2025 Cadillac Escalade gets the electric Escalade IQ’s design tweaks. Inside the Escalade factors in more than 55 inches of displays and touchscreens. The 2025 Cadillac Escalade will cost $89,590 when it arrives later this year. A Cadillac Escalade IQ electric SUV goes on sale later this summer but the gas-powered model will…

Growing demand for hybrids and increased price pressure in the electric vehicle segment has led to Ford shifting its electrification plans. The automaker announced on Wednesday it canceled an electric three-row SUV that was originally promised for launch in 2025 with up to 350 miles of range. It said it already invested $400 million in…

BMW has issued a recall spanning nine of its vehicle lines, though only certain model variants built between the 2012 and 2018 model years are affected. The cause of the recall, which affects 720,796 individual vehicles in the U.S., is an electrical plug connector for the water pump. The affected vehicles include certain model variants…

Ram has added Lunar versions of its 2500 Power Wagon and 2500 Rebel HD to round out the 2024 model year for both trucks. Similar to the Lunar versions of the 1500 Rebel and 1500 TRX launched a year ago, Ram’s new Power Wagon Lunar and Rebel HD Lunar feature a gray paint scheme that’s…

The Audi RS 3 has been updated for the 2025 model year along with the rest of the A3 range. The updated A3 was first shown in March and the updated S3 followed in April. The cars are expected to reach U.S. showrooms later this year, and once again only the sedan body style is…

Rimac is building a single-seat track car, and it might not be electric The car will have a closed cockpit and not be related to the Nevera Pricing and availability weren’t discussed Rimac may have only unveiled the Nevera R last week, a hardcore version of the Nevera electric hypercar with even more power and…

Porsche has reminded us that it’s not only new models that can be customized by its Sonderwunsch personalization program, but also classics. The automaker used the backdrop of 2024 Monterey Car Week currently underway in California to present a 993-generation Porsche 911 Speedster built for Luca Trazzi, an Italian industrial designer with a collection of…

Mercedes-Benz AMG used 2024 Monterey Car Week currently underway in California to bid farewell to its hugely successful GT3 race car based on the former AMG GT sports car. The AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport was rolled out on Friday in Monterey, and confirmed by AMG as its last naturally aspirated GT3 race car. The…

When Rimac revealed the Nevera in 2021, the Croatian brand intended the 1,914-hp electric hypercar to be a GT of sorts, with plenty of performance but also the comfort to drive thousands of miles. On Friday, Rimac unveiled the Nevera R, a “lighter, faster, and more focused” car aimed at carving corners. Rimac says R…

From Singer to Kalmar, there’s no shortage of high-quality Porsche 911 restomods to choose from. Lab Eleven is yet another entry in this genre, and on a recent episode of “Jay Leno’s Garage,” Axel Weller, the company’s U.S. distributor, explained what makes these particular Porsches special. The car shown in this video—the only Lab Eleven…

The Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series to arrive in Red Ambience and White Ambience versions Maybach SL changes to a two-seater with a softer suspension tune Uses the 577-hp twin-turbo V-8 from the Mercedes AMG SL 63 The Mercedes SL convertible is coming in for the Maybach treatment. On Friday during Monterey Car Week, the…

The Mustang nameplate turned 60 this year and Ford is celebrating. Ford in April revealed a 60th Anniversary Package for the 2025 Mustang GT Premium, and on Friday the automaker said the package will be available in combination with Brittany Blue paint. The striking color was first offered on the Mustang in 1967 and revived…

The Acura Integra Type S provides plenty of thrills with its rorty turbo-4 power and agile moves. It even performs well on a racetrack, but now it appears Acura wants to give its compact pocket rocket more performance and style. On Thursday night before its public debut on Friday at Monterey Car Week’s The Quail:…

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. Previously thought to be called an Ioniq 7, the new three-row SUV is now expected to carry the Ioniq 9 name into production. Hyundai in July confirmed the debut for…

Lincoln on Wednesday announced the 2025 changes to its midsize Nautilus and compact Corsair SUVs. Both get small price hikes for most models, but big hikes for their mid-range versions. They also get new colors, and minor equipment shuffling. The 2025 Corsair starts at $40,780 for a Premiere model, including a $1,395 destination charge. That…

Two-and-a-half tons shouldn’t move like this. But the 2025 Aston Martin DBX707 just keeps snaking through tight and twisty Napa Valley roads like a smaller sport sedan. The DBX707’s dance moves aren’t entirely new, and neither is its monstrous 697 hp, but both represent refinements for the ultraluxury SUV that first debuted for the 2021…

The Mazda EZ-6 sedan will be the automaker’s first global-market EV, although Mazda isn’t specifically discussing plans to sell it in the U.S. Mazda unveiled the EZ-6 in April at the 2024 Beijing auto show, saying at the time that the sedan would go on sale in China by the end of the year without…

Volkswagen is in the early stages of development of an electric hatchback to slot in below the compact ID.3 sold overseas, and a test mule has been spotted. A test mule is where engineers use a makeshift body, typically from an existing vehicle, to hide new mechanicals. In this case they are using the body…

Ford has something “big” planned for the Bronco Sport, and a teaser video suggests it may be an off-road-focused Sasquatch Package similar to what Ford offers on the bigger Bronco. The video, which was posted to Ford’s social media pages on Monday, shows a Bronco Sport’s tailgate caked with mud. A big hairy arm like…

GMC on Monday took the wraps off a redesigned Terrain compact crossover. It starts sales late this year as a 2025 model, though GMC plans to launch it initially in Elevation guise only. Other Terrain models, including the rugged AT4 and luxury-oriented Denali, aren’t scheduled to start sales until sometime next year. They will arrive…

Exhaust notes help give cars personalities, a trait that’s due to the different type of engines they have. Toyota has released a helpful explainer on why that is. It starts with the number of cylinders—the more the better. The combustion stroke is what generates sound and, in a typical four-stroke engine, that happens once every…

Honda is patenting its own version of the mid-gate that’s making a return on the Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV pickup trucks. First spotted by Car and Driver, a Honda patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on June 27, details what the automaker calls an “adjustable cargo…

Rivian is looking to patent a vehicle accessory system that works like a trailer hitch. A Rivian patent application for this feature was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on July 4, but was filed by Rivian in late 2022. In the document, Rivian details the use of two brackets to…

The 2025 BMW i5, the electric version of the 5-Series midsize luxury sedan, returns essentially unchanged for its second year on the market. The base price is $68,275, which includes a mandatory $1,175 destination charge, applies to the base i5 eDrive40. This rear-wheel-drive model generates 335 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque from its single…

Dodge has made a lot of money by digging into the past for the design of its modern cars. The Challenger introduced in 2008 did such a good job of aping the 1970 Challenger that Dodge was able to sell it for 15 years without a design refresh. Now, the next car in the stable,…

The original IMSA GTP class produced some of the best racing to ever grace U.S. road courses. It featured powerful cars and fierce competition among many well-funded, factory-backed teams. The Nissan GTP ZX-Turbo was one of the most formidable GTP cars in the class from 1985 to 1990, even managing to eclipse the dominant Porsche…

BMW has issued a recall spanning seven of its models lines, though only certain model variants built between the 2019 and 2021 model years are affected. The cause of the recall, which affects 105,588 vehicles in the U.S., is a starter motor that could overheat if damaged and the driver repeatedly attempts to start the…

Robots have been used in car production for decades, but humanoid robots that can learn on the job using artificial intelligence might be coming to plants in the future. A number of companies are working to make that future a reality, including Tesla which in 2021 revealed a humanoid robot called Optimus. Another is Figure,…

The Range Rover Sport lineup was expanded for 2024 with a 626-hp performance flagship model dubbed the SV, but getting your hands on one wasn’t easy as JLR offered the SUV via invite only. Buyers that missed out will be glad to know that the Range Rover Sport SV makes its return for the 2025…

The Acura RDX received a nip and a tuck for 2025 The infotainment system’s touchpad remains The 2025 RDX arrives in showrooms this month, pricing hasn’t been announced Acura has updated its top-selling RDX compact crossover for the 2025 model year, enhancing the vehicle’s look and adding refinements in the cabin. On the outside, the…

The GV80 Coupes drives how it looks, which is sporty Genesis sorted out its camera-based suspension system The 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe costs $81,300, which is more than the Audi Q8 and BMW X6 Genesis has slicked back its roofline while it aims for coupe-like SUV rivals with the 2025 GV80 Coupe. The 2025 Genesis…

Mercedes-Benz will test vehicles with self-driving capability in Beijing Mercedes will be the first foreign automaker to test autonomous cars in China Mercedes offers a Level 3 driver-assist system dubbed Drive Pilot in the U.S. Mercedes-Benz has received approval to test automonous cars ranked at Level 4 on the SAE scale of self-driving capability in…

The Rivian Large+ battery is a Max Pack that’s software locked The Large+ isn’t an official option; Rivian’s reaching out to Large Pack buyers and offering it as an option Rivian could unlock extra battery capacity in the Large+ later for a fee Some buyers opting for an updated 2025 Rivian R1T or R1S with…

The Ferrari SF90 Stradale and 812 GTS are all dead Ferrari said the 812 Competizione, and Roma coupe lifecycles are coming to an end Ferrari has a bevy of products in the pipeline to replace the sunsetting models Ferrari last week provided an update on the current availability of some of its models in a statement…

Making a race car bigger and heavier may seem counterproductive, but that’s exactly what’s happened to Formula 1 cars over the past two decades. Red Bull Racing recently brought out its first F1 car—the RB1 from the 2005 season—for a comparison with the current RB20 at a very wet Silverstone circuit. David Coulthard, who raced…

The BMW i4 receives a mid-cycle refresh for the 2025 model year, gaining styling and other updates along with the related BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe, the two-door 4-Series coupe and convertible, and high-performance M4. First previewed in April, the updated i4 receives exterior design tweaks that are hard to spot. These include revised headlights, plus…

There’s no shortage of modified Mercedes-Benz G-Wagens, but Poland’s Carlex Design has taken a different approach from the typical testosterone-laced fare. First spotted by The Drive, what Carlex calls the G-Vintage is a modern G-Class with a pastel-tinted retro filter. Instead of trying to look like the background vehicles in a low-budget action movie, the…

The Rivian R1T’s slide-out camp kitchen is a clever EV accessory that could soon see a new iteration. A patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on July 18, after being filed by Rivian in 2023, shows an alternative camp-kitchen design. The cooking apparatus still slides out of the Gear…

The Ram 1500 has the most power of any light-duty pickup truck, except Raptor R Hooking up a 5,000-pound trailer to the Ram 1500 doesn’t phase the truck The Ram instantly integrates its active safety tech with a trailer The Ram 1500 may not have the highest towing rating, but it offers one of the…

The Pininfarina-designed Honda HP-X concept of 1984 has been restored and is ready to hit the lawns at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The car is of significant importance for Honda, as it was not only the first concept from the automaker, but it also laid the groundwork for what would eventually become the original…

The first Lobo model arrives as an updated 2025 Maverick Lobo gets a lowered suspension aimed at on-road performance Prices have not been confirmed; it arrives in 2025 The truck tuning scene today is dominated by rugged machines designed for climbing boulders or desert racing, but it wasn’t that long ago when street performance was…

Maserati will use this month’s The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering to present a new version of its MC20 supercar. The car has been developed using lessons learned from Maserati’s MC20-based GT2 race car, but will remain civil enough to drive on the street. Maserati also said buyers will have a wide range of customization options,…

Ford is offering owners of the 2024 Mustang Mach-E GT a little performance boost by way of an over-the-air update. Using the FordPass app and paying a one-time cost of $995, a Performance Upgrade can be installed that drops the 0-60 mph time a few fractions of a second to just 3.3 seconds, or quicker…

Kia is close to unveiling an updated EV6 and a prototype for the updated version of its high-performance EV6 GT variant has been spotted. Kia has already released some photos of the updated EV6, and they show a dramatic change in styling is planned for the front end. The changes, which will include new headlights…

The debut will take place on Aug. 15 in Pebble Beach, and BMW has already confirmed sales of the super wagon are planned for the U.S. The new M5 sedan made its debut in June and is due to start deliveries late this year. It arrives as a 2025 model and has been priced from…

Volkswagen reportedly has major software issues with its next-gen EVs The software issues might lead to Volkswagen falling behind in the race to the electric future Volkswagen invested $5B into Rivian to access the startup’s electrical architecture Volkswagen Group may not be completely out of the software development woods, according to reports out of Germany….

The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette costs $69,995 The Corvette E-Ray and Z06 both received $2,000 price increases The Corvette lineup carries over for 2025 outside the addition of the ZR1 The Chevrolet Corvette enters the 2025 model year with few changes, though for fans of extreme performance there’s a new generation of the ZR1 on offer….

Mitsubishi already has links with Honda and Nissan, and now it’s reportedly planning to join a wide-ranging partnership announced by them in March. The Nikkei reported on Sunday that Mitsubishi will work with Honda and Nissan to finalize the details of the partnership. Honda and Nissan’s partnership covers areas such as software platforms, core EV…

Ford may be looking at reinventing roof rails and racks A deployable solution would make vehicles more efficient Ford may also be working on deployable bed fins and dive planes Ford may be developing roof rails and roof racks that deploy when needed, and stow when not in use to reduce aerodynamic drag, two patent…

North Carolina Toyota Land Cruiser specialist TLC 4×4 has released a new restomod that fuses different Land Cruiser generations into one capable off-roader. The 1989 FJ142 Land Cruiser maintains the style of a 1980s Land Cruiser with the body from the FJ62 model sold during that decade. But that body sits on the frame from…

Icon’s New School Edition 1975 Ford Bronco restomod adds modern flair A 5.0-liter V-8 sits under the hood New School Edition 1975 Broncos start at $275,000 Icon’s restomods have generally preserved the stock appearance of classic cars, but the California company’s latest build mixes in some modern styling elements. The Icon New School Edition 1975…

Ford may be developing more advanced headlights that point where the driver is looking Opel, when owned by GM, was working on similar technology in 2015 U.S. headlight laws are just now changing to allow for modern systems Ford may be developing headlights that would follow a driver’s gaze. In a patent application published by…

Alfa Romeo might change its mind about bringing its EV to the U.S. The Alfa Romeo Junior was originally named Milano, but was changed due to an Italian law  The Junior might not be sold in every state if it comes to the U.S. The Alfa Romeo Junior electric crossover could reach the U.S. in…

The 2024 F1 Belgian Grand Prix is round 14 of the season The race takes place at Spa-Francorchamps circuit Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen still leads the 2024 Drivers’ Championship The 2024 Formula 1 World Championship continues this weekend with round 14, the Belgian Grand Prix, the last race before the summer break. The race once again…

2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1 is the most powerful gas-powered American production car ever ZR1’s twin-turbo LT7 V-8 uses turbos to spin up 1,064 hp ZTK Performance Package generates more than 1,200 pounds of downforce We expected 850 horsepower for the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. We’re getting 1,064 hp instead. That makes the ZR1 not only…

The Haas Formula 1 team on Thursday announced it signed Esteban Ocon as a driver. Haas said it signed a multiyear contract with Ocon that will see the young Frenchman start driving for the American squad in 2025. The news isn’t a huge surprise as Ocon previously worked with Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu, and…

Chinese startup Xiaomi aims to topple Porsche’s lap times at the ‘Ring A high performance version of the SUV7, dubbed Ultra, packs 1,527 hp Xiaomi said it plans to set an official Nürburgring lap time in October Smartphone giant Xiaomi this week revealed a prototype for a hardcore version of its first car, the SU7…

Porsche said the electric transition will take longer than anticipated Porsche still plans to go mostly electric with its lineup The gas-powered Macan and 718 sports cars are on their way out Porsche is the latest automaker to change its strategy when it comes to electric vehicles, due to slower than expected growth in demand….

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 S E Performance puts power above all else The plug-in hybrid has 805 hp and 1,047 lb-ft, but it’s heavy Pricing hasn’t been released, but expect a bill for over $200,000 when it comes time to pay Between two farms outside of Mercedes’ proving grounds in Immendingen, Germany, I pull…

Audi’s 2026 Formula 1 team will be run by Mattia Binotto Binotto was formerly Ferrari’s F1 team principal Audi cleaned house at Sauber, the team it’s taking over, with the announcement Audi has ended the guessing game of who might be in charge of its upcoming Formula 1 program. On Tuesday, Audi announced it recruited…

Stellantis is developing creative aerodynamic features for electric trucks A deployable rear diffuser can also become a rear bed step This would make active aero dynamics also a functional feature while parked Stellantis may be planning a new technology for its future electric pickup trucks that would improve both aerodynamic efficiency and practicality. The automaker’s U.S….

Cadillac previewed a potential electric convertible flagship in concept form The Sollei concept features a 2+2 seating arrangement in a leather and wood-lined cabin The “Sol” in the Sollei name refers to the sun Cadillac has shown what a modern convertible from the brand might look like with Monday’s reveal of the Sollei concept. Unveiled…

Land Rovers used by the British royal family will be on display at Pebble Beach The display will be the first outside of the U.K. Land Rover Classic is the outfit making the display happen A collection of 10 Land Rovers used by the British royal family will displayed on August 18 at the Pebble…

The Ram 1500 Revolution BEV concept’s third-row jump seats might see production Ram filed a patent for the third-row jump seats The jump seats fold up into the back wall of the cab when not in use Unveiled during 2023 CES, the Ram 1500 Revolution BEV concept previewed the automaker’s future electric pickups. One of…

This Porsche 928 was a noise test vehicle for over 30 years The wild-looking 928 is now on display in the Porsche Museum Porsche shoved a prototype 5.4-liter V-8 into this 928 Modern cars are, on average, much quieter than cars from previous decades. And you can thank a specially modified Porsche 928 for that….

The Honda Element could return A Honda patent filing reveals an Element-like vehicle with a camper attachment A patent filing doesn’t guarantee the Element returns, but the drawing gives an idea what it could look like if it did The quirky Honda Element crossover could make a comeback, if a recent patent filing is anything…

GM might deploy drones to scout off-road trails ahead of a vehicle The drones could relay a recommended route back to the vehicle Rivian’s filed a patent for a drone system to assist with off-roading as well General Motors wants to use drones to help drivers navigate challenging terrain. A GM patent application for “drone-based…

The 2024 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix marks the 13th round of the season McLaren’s the only team to not change their car’s setup heading into the race weekend Red Bull’s Max Verstappen continues to lead the 2024 Drivers’ Championship Formula 1 teams are in Hungary this weekend for round 13 of the 2024 season,…

Tesla’s Cybertruck gained off-road modes via an over-the-air software update Cybertruck’s off-road modes include Overland, Baja, and Wade The off-road modes also enable the mechanical locking differentials The Tesla Cybertruck now features an off-road mode that gives the stainless-steel EV trail-ready capability. Tesla announced that the off-road mode would be pushed to Cybertrucks via a…

The Koenigsegg Gemera four-seat hybrid hypercar will no longer offer the promised 3-cylinder engine as its internal-combustion component, meaning buyers will now have to opt for the alternative V-8 option. As spotted by CarBuzz, Koenigsegg CEO and founder Christian von Koenigsegg revealed to Top Gear in a podcast interview published on July 5 that only…

Ads from streaming services might prompt destination suggestions in Google Maps in the future. Google hasn’t commented whether it’ll see the light of day. Google filed a patent for the concept in 2020. Google is working on a “content-aware audio navigation” feature that would suggest destinations based on ads playing on the radio or streaming…

A 1955 Ferrari 410 S piloted Carroll Shelby is going for sale Shelby drove this 1955 Ferrari 410 S at the 1956 Palm Springs Road Races Pre-auction estimates put the car’s value at over $15 million Before he started Shelby American in the early 1960s, Carroll Shelby was racing around the world in cars from other…

The gas-powered Hyundai Palisade three-row SUV is about to get a redesign The new look will be boxy like the midsize Santa Fe A hybrid Palisade is set to join the lineup Hyundai has once again been spotted testing its redesigned Palisade, and the latest prototype has lost the heavy camouflage seen previously, revealing a…

A redesigned Honda Passport arrives for the 2026 model year, and just like its predesscor will feature a rugged TrailSport model. Honda on Tuesday released teaser photos of the 2026 Passport TrailSport and confirmed its debut will take place together with the debut of the regular 2026 Passport in early 2025. Sales of both models…

The model likely to be called Ioniq 9 will arrive in 2024 as a three-row electric SUV The Ioniq 9 may share its platform, powertrain, and packaging with the Kia EV9 The Hyundai Ioniq 9 would sit alongside the three-row Palisade in dealer showrooms Hyundai has confirmed that its electric three-row crossover SUV will debut…

The Goodwood Festival of Speed is a hill climb, but much more Goodwood Festival of Speed gets a theme each year The weather at the Goodwood Festival of Speed can change on a dime Auto enthusiasm spreads far beyond our borders. It’s a worldwide phenomenon, with car shows, races for old cars and new, gatherings,…

A humanoid robot could handle some tasks on the factory floor of car plants BMW demonstrated the possibilities with Robotics startup Figure BMW and Mercedes-Benz have signed contracts for humanoid robots Tesla’s developing its own Robotics startup company Figure released a video last week showing its 01 humanoid robot being trained to do tasks on…

Ford created “night drive mode” and patented the idea “Night drive mode” would limit vehicle speeds after dark; it’s aimed at first responders The system would use a light sensor that limits speeds after dark Ford has developed a “night drive mode” that limits vehicle speeds after dark. The nighttime speed limiter was disclosed by…

GM filed a patent for adaptive air intakes with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) The inlet and outlet would be fixed with an movable element in the middle The concept could reduce costs and complexity of building various vehicles General Motors is developing an adaptive air intake duct that could expand and…

Ariel redesigned the Nomad The off-road sports car sports a similar look, but is new from the chassis to the powertrain Ariel hasn’t said when the new Nomad will arrive in the U.S. The Ariel Nomad has received a full redesign, with nearly every component of the unique off-road sports car changed in some way….

The Auto Union designed a 16-cylinder sport sedan that never got built Audi, the automaker’s successor, just built it The Auto Union Type 52 debuted at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed In the 1930s, Audi predecessor Auto Union designed a 16-cylinder sports sedan, but never built it. Ninety years later, it will finally make…

The 355 by Evoluto restomods the Ferrari F355 Manual transmission, 8,500-rpm redline Only 55 examples will be built U.K.-based Evoluto Automobili is pitching a restomodded Ferrari F355 as an alternative to modern high-tech supercars. The 355 by Evoluto is an upgraded version of the 1990s classic that Evoluto in a press release calls “an antidote…

2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 Pro joins lineup as a track-focused coupe Enhanced cooling and aero defines the AMG GT 63 Pro Pricing will come closer to the AMG GT 63 Pro’s launch in 2025 The performance wizards at Mercedes-Benz AMG have cranked out yet another AMG GT coupe variant. On Thursday, the 2025 Mercdes-Benz…

The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee will feature a mild refresh The Hurricane turbo-6 might replace the V-8 engine, finally Jeep’s next-gen hands-free driver assist system dubbed STLA AutoDrive might be an option The Jeep Grand Cherokee is preparing to go under the knife for a mild revamp. An updated version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee…

McLaren’s latest tribute to Ayrton Senna takes place at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of the Formula 1 icon’s death Senna’s nephew, Bruno Senna, will pilot his uncle’s car up the hill during the event McLaren will pay tribute to Ayrton Senna at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed,…

Testing is wrapping up on the Bugatti W16 Mistral The Mistral marks the end of the W-16 engine Deliveries start later this year; each costs $5 million The Bugatti W16 Mistral roadster has entered final testing, bringing the end of the automaker’s W-16 era closer. Following aerodynamic and dynamometer testing, prototypes are now racking up…

The 2025 Porsche 911 GTS brings a hybrid into the sports car lineup Porsche 911 GTS hybrids have 532 hp and 449 lb-ft of torque and do 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds The 2025 Porsche 911 costs $122,095 while the hybrid GTS costs $166,895 A Porsche 911 hybrid seems like the answer to a question nobody asked. Hybrids…

2022-2023 Ford Mustangs are being recalled Affected cars have a steering torque sensor calibration issue The issue could lead to phantom steering and loss of vehicle control Ford issued another recall for the Mustang, but this one is for the last-generation car. A recall has been issued for 2022-2023 Ford Mustangs. The issue stems from a…

Production of the gas-powered Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman ends in 2025, Macan in 2026 The electric Porsche Macan costs $80,450 and is on sale now An electric 718 Boxster and Cayman replacement debuts this year with production starting in 2025 Two years, That’s how long the stay of execution will be before some of…

Lewis Hamilton won the 2024 F1 British Grand Prix Dry conditions that turned wet then dry led to tire decisions that decided the race Verstappen found his pace late in the race to overtake Norris and take P2 Lewis Hamilton leveraged Mercedes-AMG’s tire decisions at the 2024 Formula 1 British Grand Prix to take the checkered…

A hotter BMW M3 CS Touring variant is in the works Power output in the M3 CS Touring wagon should increase to 543 hp Don’t expect the M3 CS Touring wagon to cross the pond to America Engineers from BMW M have been spotted testing prototypes for the first M3 CS Touring, and given the…

Mini will use the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed running in the U.K. from July 11-14 to present a prototype of its upcoming John Cooper Works E, the new high-performance version of the electric Cooper hatch. The latest Cooper has been launched with both electric and gas powertrains, and the JCW grade will also offer…

BMW is out testing a prototype for what appears to be an electric sports car, though it isn’t clear where the car might sit in the automaker’s lineup. The prototype is in the shape of a largish coupe with a wedge profile, and features a relatively tall ride height. The prototype is also fitted with…

JLR’s latest SUV taps some of the Ford Raptor’s expertise Its 626 hp is the most in any Defender, ever Price: More than $150,000 The Defender is already one of the most credible vehicles over rough terrain, and now it can cross it with incredible pace, too. JLR on Wednesday took the covers off the…

Volkswagen has been spotted testing a prototype for a redesigned Atlas, and the new midsize SUV already appears to be at a late stage of development. It’s expected to debut next year as a 2026 model for the U.S. The current Atlas has been on sale since the 2018 model year, and its sales have…

The 2024 Formula 1 World Championship heads to the U.K. this weekend for the British Grand Prix. The race, which serves as round 12 on the current calendar, marks the end of a triple-header that also included races in Austria and Spain. The British Grand Prix’s current home is the Silverstone Circuit, an iconic circuit…

Mercedes-Benz is in the midst of developing an update for its GLE-Class range, and a prototype for the updated version of the GLE 53 Coupe from AMG has been spotted for the first time. Earlier shots showed prototypes for the regular GLE-Class and regular GLE-Class Coupe. The updated range is expected to start sales in…

Corvettes rescued from a sinkhole in the Ground to Sky: The Sinkhole Reimagined exhibit Corvettes rescued from a sinkhole in the Ground to Sky: The Sinkhole Reimagined exhibit   Exhibit showcases five Corvettes rescued from a sinkhole that opened 10 years ago National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, sits on top of a vast…

Following a thorough investigation, Koenigsegg has determined the cause of a fire that resulted in one of the company’s $3 million Jesko hypercars burning to the ground in Greece in mid-June. In an Instagram post made on June 20, Koenigsegg CEO and founder Christian von Koenigsegg said a leak of hydraulic fluid on the road…

Genesis engineers have been spotted testing a prototype for an updated version of the GV60, the Korean luxury brand’s debut electric vehicle. The prototype is heavily camouflaged but a few subtle tweaks stand out. The front fascia design is new, and the headlights adopt new internals with smaller element LEDs. The aerodynamic pattern used for…

When it comes to sports cars, small and light is the ideal. Heavy battery packs make that hard to achieve with EVs, but U.K.-based Nyobolt claims to have the solution. Nyobolt has developed battery tech that allows for ultra-fast charging, which the startup believes will obviate the need for big battery packs. If drivers can…

Chinese auto giant BYD has been spotted testing prototypes for an electric supercar from its Yangwang luxury brand at the Nürburgring racetrack in Germany. The supercar is called the U9, and is due to start deliveries this summer in China, where it retails for 1.68 million renminbi (approximately $231,000). Video footage from Car Spy Media…

2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron goes on sale in November for about $15,000 less than the Porsche Macan EV Audi’s PPE architecture has more efficient and powerful motors than other SUV E-Trons SQ6 E-Tron benefits from an available air suspension with adaptive dampers An underground parking garage below the cobblestone streets of San Sebastian, Spain’s old…

The Toyota Supra enters the 2025 model year without the base 2.0-liter turbo-4 offered in previous years, and as a result has a much steeper starting price. Due at dealerships in the fall, the 2025 Supra comes standard with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 and carries a starting price of $57,345, including a $1,095 destination charge….

Polestar follows up the 3 SUV with a coupe-like 4 with seats for five It’s fast but flappable: the 4 has scalding electric power, but the ride needs fine-tuning With Android firmware and wireless Apple CarPlay—and ambient lighting themed on the solar system—it’s a tech-forward statement Will a small sales network and tariffs spike early…

A conversion morphs the Hummer H1 into an electric SUV dubbed the Cyber-Hummer The Cyber-Hummer uses Tesla powertrain components for 1,000 hp Cyber-Hummers cost $98,900 and are said to have about 300 miles of range A Canadian EV conversion shop announced plans this week to build an electric Hummer using Tesla components. North American Electric…

Dates for the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival have been set Goodwood Revival will move back a weekend on the calendar for 2025 Tickets for the 2025 events will go on sale later this year The clock hasn’t quite ticked down to the opening of the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed, but organizers…

Lexus added the Black Line Special Edition package back into the ES lineup for 2025 The 2025 Lexus can be had with a V-6, inline-4, or hybrid powertrain Costing $43,190, the 2025 Lexus ES doesn’t get a price increase for the new model year The 2025 Lexus ES regains its Black Line Special Edition appearance…

The GranCabrio Folgore is the only electric convertible available in the U.S. Faster and more fluid, the electric GranCabrio Folgore one-ups the gas-powered Trofeo The $206,995 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore arrives this fall  The invite said we’d get to experience both the electric 2025 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore and gas-powered GranCabrio Trofeo convertibles. But the extra hook…

Maserati and Vita Power teamed up to create the Tridente boat Tridente sports 600 hp and 31 to 43 miles of range The electric Tridente boat costs $2.6 million Maserati has partnered with Vita Power to create a luxury boat, called the Tridente. The boat costs 2.5 million Euros, which is about $2.6 million at…

New GTS version kicks in 493 hp, 486 lb-ft of torque Porsche claims 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds, top speed of 171 mph It’s $126,895 for the Cayenne GTS SUV, $131,495 for the Coupe Porsche took its scalpel to the wildly successful Cayenne just last year. And while it updated the SUV extensively for 2024,…

A Xiaomi SU7 prototype has been testing on the Nürburgring The prototype might be a new track-focused iteration of the Chinese Porsche Taycan competitor Xiaomi might be looking to tackle the Porsche Taycan’s ‘Ring lap time Smartphone giant Xiaomi came out with its first car late last year in the form of the SU7, a sleek electric…

Porsche Taycan electric sedan recall affects more than 31,000 models The front brake hoses may develop cracks over time and leak fluid Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake hoses at no charge Porsche has issued a recall of its Taycan electric sedan due to the chance of brake fluid leaking, something that could…

Rimac may be best known for its Nevera electric hypercar, but the Croatian technology company provides a wide array of products and services and intends to grow this in the near future with the launch of the Verne robotaxi service. The service takes its name from famous French science fiction novelist Jules Verne, and will…

Fernando Alonso commissioned a one-off car from the Q by Aston Martin personalization program The Aston Martin Valiant is a lighter, more extreme version of the Valour Only 38 Aston Martin Valiants will be built Aston Martin late on Tuesday revealed the Valiant as a more hardcore follow up to its Valour sports car launched…

McLaren’s working on a practical vehicle that can hold more than two occupants Both two- and four-door body styles are on the table McLaren might make an SUV, but it would be more Ferrari Purosangue than Lamborghini Urus in style McLaren is working on a more practical vehicle than the low-slung supercars it’s known for, a…

The RS Q8 performance SUV returns to the U.S. for the 2025 model year The twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 returns as well, tuned to 591 hp or 630 hp in the RS Q8 Performance Audi estimates a 0-62 mph time of 3.6 seconds The Audi Q8 received a mid-cycle update for 2024, but the high-performance RS…

Driving the 2025 Infiniti QX80 around the roads of Napa Valley, Calif., I keep noticing new details. Between the big SUV’s cool tech gadgets, luxurious cabin, numerous amenities, and new design, I find a lot to like. That’s important because few people need a big, lumbering, thirsty SUV like this. They have to want it,…

The 2024 Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix is round 10 for this season The Spanish Grand Prix takes place at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen currently leads the 2024 Drivers’ Championship Round 10 of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship is on this weekend at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, home of the Spanish Grand…

Stellantis, parent company of Jeep, Dodge, Ram, and Chrysler, is done with chrome Walking away from chrome is a health-related decision, according to design boss Ralph Gilles VW’s making a similar move, and views light as the new chrome Stellantis has declared the “death of chrome” over environmental concerns and concerns over the health of…

The 2025 Audi RS 3 set the compact car Nürburgring lap record The RS 3 gets a refresh for 2025 with mild design tweaks Audi confirmed the updated 2025 RS 3 will retain the turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-5 The 2025 Audi RS 3 hasn’t been revealed yet and it’s already set a lap record at the…

BMW’s celebrating the X5 SUV’s 25th anniversary A 2025 BMW X5 Silver Anniversary Edition marks the occasion, about 1,000 units will be made The X5 has been produced in Spartanburg, South Carolina, since its inception BMW on Friday revealed the 2025 X5 Silver Anniversary Edition to mark 25 years since the first X5 rolled off…

An electric BMW M3 is in the works Some future electric M cars will be based on BMW’s Neue Klasse platform BMW’s M boss, Frank van Meel, said the electric M3, presumed to be called i3 M, “will beat everything” BMW is working on a new generation of electric vehicles, known as the Neue Klasse,…

Ferrari’s first electric car will reportedly arrive in late 2025 The first electric Ferrari is said to cost over $535,000 The electric Ferrari is set to be the most expensive model in the lineup that isn’t production limited Ferrari is gearing up to launch its first electric vehicle in late 2025, but the automaker isn’t…

The Bugatti Tourbillon marks a new era for hypercars as it supersedes the Chiron Bugatti said the Tourbillon costs about $4 million The Tourbillon has a V-16 plug-in hybrid powertrain with 1,800 hp Bugatti on Thursday unveiled the successor to the Chiron, a V-16-powered plug-in hybrid hypercar called the Tourbillon. Instead of naming the new…

JLR is the latest in a growing list of Western automakers turning to Chinese companies for help in developing electric vehicles. The British automaker on Wednesday announced a plan to develop a family of “mainstream” EVs under the Freelander name with Chery, the Chinese automaker which JLR already works with for production of gas-powered Jaguar,…

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 Stellantis used its 2024 Investor Day briefing held last Thursday to announce next-generation technology…

The V-8-powered Jeep Wrangler 392 returns for 2025 Stellantis lied when it called the 2024 Wrangler 392 Final Edition the last call for the V-8 Wrangler The 2024 Wrangler 392 Final Edition was a limited edition model, but it’s unclear how much the 2025 iteration will cost or how many will be made It appears…

Ferrari is deep in the development of a successor to the SF90. Following the earlier sighting of a test mule using makeshift SF90 body panels, our latest spy shots show the successor model wearing its own body, albeit heavily camouflaged. New details include a longer front overhang and a taller rear, resulting in more of…

2024 will be the final year for the R35 Nissan GT-R The R35 Nissan GT-R lived for 16 years Nissan has already confirmed a next-generation GT-R Nissan on Friday announced pricing for two limited-edition models that mark the end of the current-generation GT-R’s almost two-decade production run. The T-spec Takumi and Skyline special editions were…

The 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe costs $81,300 Buyers will find the Genesis GV80 Coupe in showrooms this summer Shoppers will find the Genesis GV80 Coupe costs more than a BMW X6 or Audi Q8 The Genesis GV80 midsize SUV has been updated for the 2025 model year, and among the updates is the addition of…

The 2025 BMW M5 debut is in sight BMW teased the 2025 M5 on social media The 2025 BMW M5’s front end will be defined by an illuminated grille BMW took to social media on Wednesday to confirm the debut of a new M5 will take place shortly. Together with the confirmation, BMW posted a…

An updated Volkswagen Golf R will debut this summer Golf R power output is set to increase to 329 hp It’s unclear if the Golf R will continue to offer a manual transmission or if the updated car will come to the U.S. Volkswagen unveiled an updated Golf range earlier this year, but noticeably missing…

BMW’s given the M2 a bump of 20 hp The updated 2025 BMW M2 will cost $66,075 BMW’s given M2 buyers new wheel, color, and trim options for 2025 BMW has updated the M2 together with the rest of the 2-Series range for the 2025 model year. While the updates to the 2-Series are relatively…

Manthey-Raing plans to improve the 992-generation Porsche 911 GT3 RS’s performance Upgrades will include a larger rear wing with active functionality along with a central stabilizer fin The bodywork will receive an upgrade including a new rear diffuser Porsche’s 992-generation 911 GT3 RS is already one of the most potent factory-built track cars…

Apple has been teasing a next-generation version of its CarPlay smartphone integration system since 2022, and on Monday during the company’s annual developer’s conference we got a closer look at the system that is expected to be rolled out later this year. The biggest change will be the expansion beyond the infotainment screen. CarPlay will…

Lotus’ Emeya electric sedan is the fastest-charging production EV money can buy The Emeya can charge from 10-80% in 14 minutes, according to Lotus U.S. deliveries of the Emeya are to come at an unannounced date Lotus cars have traditionally stood out for being among the lightest in the segment, but in the future they…

2024 Ford Mustangs equipped with a manual transmission have been recalled Affected cars have an issue with the retention of the clutch pressure line to the firewall The issue could lead to brake fluid flowing to the engine bay, or even a fire Ford has issued a recall of its latest Mustang due to the…

The Piech GT sport car will get a second shot at production The redesigned car won’t launch until 2028 Former CEO of Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz AMG, Tobias Moers, is now heading up the operation Swiss EV startup Piech has gone back to the drawing board for its GT sports car, which the company now…

Five-seat, two-row luxury electric SUV 0-60 mph, 4.8 seconds (base); 4.5 seconds (Performance Pack) Top speed: 130 mph  Range: 315 miles (base); 279 miles (Performance Pack) Launch Edition costs at least $80,300; could qualify for Federal tax incentives The Polestar 3 has five seats, an electric powertrain, and despite a lovely Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid…

Willow Springs International Raceway is looking for a new owner The historic race track’s price isn’t listed, but if you have to ask… The Huth family has owned the track for 62 years California’s Willow Springs International Raceway is up for sale, putting the future of the historic track in doubt. First spotted by The…

U.S. EV startup Rivian introduced a major update to its debut R1S SUV and R1T pickup truck, and we’ve already tested it. While the electric SUV and pickup truck may look the same on the outside, big changes have taken place beneath the sheet metal, including the addition of a new 1,025-hp quad-motor powertrain. 2026…

Ford continues to find patents for clever vehicle packaging A folding tray system with three sections might fit into a future glovebox Ford might be trying to create some sort of mobile work station Ford has developed a fold-out tray system for use by a vehicle’s front passenger, but this is no airline-style tray table….

Chevrolet teased the 2025 Corvette ZR1, we spotted the 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and the Ford Mustang GTD ripped around the Núrburgring. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1’s flat-plane crank twin-turbo V-8 engine sounds wild. The automaker teased the upcoming all-American supercar with a brief video clip…

Lazante’s TAG Turbo, which is a modified Porsche 911, is getting more power The 930-generation Porsche 911 Turbo body hides an actual Formal 1 power unit The car will debut in July at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed Lanzante will use the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed on next month to present a more…

Rivian has overhauled the R1T and R1S electric truck and SUV, but it’s mostly stuff you can’t see 2025 Rivian R1T and R1S can be optioned with dual-, tri-, or quad-motor powertrains Pricing holds steady with the R1T starting at $69,900 and the R1S starting at $75,900 EV manufacturer Rivian on Thursday revealed updated versions…

Porsche is out testing prototypes for the next generation of its top-selling Cayenne, and some of the test vehicles have been caught on camera. Earlier shots showed a test mule using a makeshift 2024 Macan EV body, while the latest shots plus a video from Car Spy Media show prototypes with the Cayenne’s new body….

Ineos will offer customization of its Grenadier SUVs A new division called Arcane Works will handle the hand-built personalizations Arcane Works could morph into an in-house modification and tuning division Demand for vehicle personalization continues to soar, with companies like Ferrari and Rolls-Royce adding some form of personalization on every vehicle they deliver. Soon, Ineos…

Red Bull Racing announced on Tuesday an extension of Sergio Perez’s contract by two more years. It means the Mexican driver will be with the team through 2026, the year Formula 1 enters a new era of sustainable fuel, and power units with a much greater focus on electrification. It’s also the year Audi will…

Vigilante 4×4 builds an array of classic Jeeps based on custom chassis designed to support modern mechanicals as well as powertrains with outputs ranging up to 1,000 hp. Based in Johnson City, Texas, the company specializes in Jeeps sold between 1964 and 1991, often referred to as Full-Size Jeeps, and its latest effort is a…

Ford is on a mission to lap Germany’s Nürburgring racetrack in a time of less than seven minutes using the Mustang GTD, a feat only a handful of high-end exotics have achieved. However, the automaker won’t go blindly into its attempt which is expected to take place in the fall. An extensive testing program at…

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class was redesigned for 2024, and included in the range is the All-Terrain wagon which can be had for a starting price of $75,850, including a $1,150 destination charge. The All-Terrain is the only E-Class wagon offered in the U.S., and it comes at quite the premium. The starting price is $12,400 higher…

Alfa Romeo is likely to go bigger rather than smaller for a fifth model line due in 2027, brand boss Jean-Philippe Imparato has revealed. In an interview with Autocar published on Monday, Imparato said the decision on the fifth model line would be made by the end of the year and that the most likely…

Rivian is working on a new system of clamps to secure cargo in the beds of pickup trucks. In a patent application filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in early 2023, but only published by the agency on May 30, Rivian discusses bed-mounted decking with pressure-operated latches. Force applied to the…

BMW’s M Hybrid V8 LMDh race car is the latest in the automaker’s series of art cars—and it won’t be confined to a gallery or museum. It will race at the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans, scheduled for the weekend starting June 15. Unveiled in Paris, the art car is the work of New…

Porsche unveiled a hybrid powertrain for the 911 as part of the current 992 generation’s mid-cycle refresh. It launches in the 911’s GTS grade but will eventually spread to more grades, including the Turbo. 2025 BMW 3-Series BMW unveiled an updated 3-Series. It’s actually the second round of updates for the current generation of BMW’s…

A recently discovered Ford patent filing details an EV battery swapping system with an unusual design. Most battery swapping systems to date are designed to work with floor-mounted battery packs, but a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on May, and originally filed by Ford in 2018, discusses drive-up…

Ford released the first full image of its F-150 Lightning SuperTruck The F-150 Lightning SuperTruck will have 6,000 pounds of downforce at 150 mph The F-150 Lightning SuperTruck appears to be in it to win it at the 2024 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb The Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck will generate massive amounts of downforce…

The Mustang GTD’s suspension can change from firm to soft in 15 milliseconds Pushrod-actuators for the suspension are straight out of race cars The dampers, carbon fiber body, active aero, and supercharged engine all make for a $325,000-plus Mustang The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD is being developed as the ultimate track-focused Mustang, using knowledge honed…

The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S is the first electric car entering production for the automaker Jeep said the Wagoneer S will go over 300 miles on a charge Pricing starts at $71,995, but less expensive models will come Jeep’s been selling an electric vehicle overseas since 2022, but its first model powered by batteries for…

BMW M is developing a quad-motor electric powertrain that will be the exclusive domain of the BMW go-fast division. And a big power number won’t be the only star of the show. The development also extends to a chassis control system that will take advantage of the powertrain’s ability to precisely direct power where it…

The Optiq enters Cadillac’s EV luxury lineup as the starting point and will slot beneath the Lyriq At only about $4,500 less than the Lyriq, the Optiq aims for buyers seeking smaller footprint Despite its size the Optiq packs a 33-inch curved screen, AWD, and 300 miles of range Growth in EV demand may be…

Audi’s Q8 received a mid-cycle update for 2024, but missing from the lineup was the fire-breathing RS Q8 variant. It turns out development of the updated RS Q8 is still happening, as a camouflaged prototype has just been spotted testing at the Nürburgring. Given the thin camouflage gear it was wearing, the debut is likely…

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 year and was given its first update for 2023. 2025 BMW 3-Series The latest update mirrors changes made to the related 4-Series for 2025. At…

BMW used the past weekend’s 2024 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este to debut the Concept Skytop, a two-seat sports car with a V-8 engine that BMW’s design chief says may just reach production. Automotive News (subscription required) reported that Adrian van Hooydonk, head of BMW Group Design, said at the concept’s debut that while the car…