Hyundai and Kia envision software-defined, AI-driven factories
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Hyundai and Kia have revealed new technologies to help improve efficiency at their plants through the use of advanced software, including artificial intelligence. The technologies were revealed on Tuesday at a presentation hosted by the automakers at a joint research lab in Seoul, and will be gradually introduced at plants operated by the...
Porsche secretly built a V-10 Le Mans race car 25 years ago
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Porsche's V-10 in the Carrera GT was originally built for a race car Just one example of the race car, known as the LMP2000, was built Video footage of the LMP2000 and its loud V-10 have surfaced Porsche in 2000 launched the Carrera GT with a naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V-10 that was unique to the car. However, the engine wasn't originally...
Gas-powered 2025 Mini John Cooper Works hatch, convertible revealed
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
John Cooper Works versions of gas-powered Mini hatch and convertible revealed Peak power of 228 hp comes from 2.0-liter turbo-4 U.S. sales start in early 2025 A new generation of Mini's Cooper hatch and Cooper Convertible arrive for the 2025 model year, and the small-car brand late on Tuesday revealed the high-performance John Cooper Works...
The Ferrari F80 Initially Didn't Have a Passenger Seat
The original plan was to have a narrow cabin to give the hypercar extreme proportions.
Europe's Audi S6 and S7 Quietly Lost the Gaudy Fake Exhaust
Audi sells S cars with combustion engines but no visible exhaust tips.
Ferrari F80 Full Specs The 1200HP Hypercar You Need to Know About
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2025 Audi S5 states the case for gas power in EV transition
By news@motorauthority.com (Kirk Bell)
Redesigned 2025 Audi S5 replaces both Audi S4 sedan and S5 Sportback S5 gets sharper handling S5 interior offers up to three screens On the tight roads of the Provence Alps region of southern France, there are Citroens to the left of me, rock walls to the right, and I’m stuck in the middle in the 2025 Audi S5. There are worse places to be...
New Mini John Cooper Works Drops the Manual Because Fun Is Overrated
At least there's a lot more torque from the turbocharged inline-four.
Watch Two Bugatti Chirons Crash Trying to Pass a Truck
Always check your blind spots before changing lanes.
McLaren shows W1 hypercar's 3D-printed suspension
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
McLaren in October revealed a successor to its P1 hypercar in the form of the W1. The new hypercar is similar to the P1 in that it features a plug-in hybrid powertrain built around a twin-turbocharged V-8 engine, but in other areas it is completely different, especially when it comes to chassis design. One area where the W1 stands out is the use...
Enzo Mattioli Ferrari Invests in Cavallino Inc.
Significant move strengthens the historic project, founded in 1978 and focused on the Ferrari legacy.
Volkswagen to Pay $34.9 Million for Sketchy Lending Practices
A total of $28 million will go to customers in the United Kingdom. The company will also pay a $6.9 million fine to the UK government.
Lamborghini Revuelto receives first recall
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
The Lamborghini Revuelto only started deliveries late last year but has already received its first recall. Lamborghini has issued a recall of the V-12 plug-in hybrid supercar because the windshield wiper on the passenger side could fail, which in some situations may cause a loss of visibility, and thus increase the risk of a crash. The recall...
Ettore Bugatti movie in the works
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
A movie about the life of Bugatti founder Ettore Bugatti is in the works, Deadline reported on Monday, citing comments by producer Andrea Iervolino. The movie is being developed by Iervolino's new production company, The Andrea Iervolino Company, alongside a movie about the founding of Maserati and starring Anthony Hopkins. The Oscar award winner...
33 Rare Tornado Surviving Classics Heading to Mecum Kissimmee 2025
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2026 Honda Passport shows off some of its off-road goodies
Honda is getting ready to unveil the next-generation 2026 Honda Passport , which it says will be the most capable and off-road focused Honda SUV yet. Now Honda is previewing how much more rugged the new Passport will be when it goes on sale early next year. Honda already released several teaser photos of the 2026 Passport TrailSport, which is the most rugged trim level available. The Passport TrailSport will also ride on special 18-inch wheels with 31-inch all-terrain tires... [read more]
Test drive: 2024 Lincoln Nautilus hybrid dethrones Lexus RX
By news@motorauthority.com (Joel Feder)
Lincoln found the sweet spot of understated luxury The Nautilus hybrid is a smooth and efficient companion Would-be Lexus RX buyers should put Lincoln Nautilus on their shopping list Luxury crossover SUV buyers coming out of a decade-old Lexus RX should turn their attention to Lincoln. My mom is and you might want to as well. My mother, who has a...
BMW's new M2 race car tests hard at the 'Ring
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
BMW is working on a new generation of its entry-level customer race car based on the M2 coupe, and prototypes are currently being evaluated, including in the grueling races of the Nürburgring Endurance Series. One of the prototypes, still wearing camouflage gear, was snapped during its participation in a four-hour race held over the weekend...
Hyundai wants to turn windshields into holographic displays
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Hyundai developing holographic windshield display with Germany's Zeiss Technology enables augmented reality displays to span width of windshield Production planned to start in 2027 In the not too distant future, head-up displays will be able to present a whole lot more than the tiny window of static information we're used to today. Hyundai is one...
Stellantis Could Make Fewer Gas Cars to Avoid Emissions Fines
Production cuts might start next month.
The Kia Niro Tri-Fuel Is an Unusual Hybrid With Huge Range
It can cover 1,000 miles before refueling.
Stellantis Selling Its Massive Arizona Proving Grounds
It will end operations at the 4,000-acre facility by the end of the year.
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee bags sharper pricing for V-6 models
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Jeep on Monday announced pricing for its 2025 Grand Cherokee which is already available at dealerships nationwide. The range starts with the Laredo with rear-wheel drive, which for 2025 is priced from $38,830, or $1,000 less than the comparable 2024 model. Adding four-wheel drive costs $2,000. It's worth noting the 2024 Grand Cherokee includes a...
Audi Turned Its Weirdest Hatch Into an EV
The A2 celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. This one's been thoroughly modernized for the occasion.
Ford Wants Its Cars to Have 'Drone-Based' Security
A patent talks about cars monitoring the front of your house while a drone patrols the back.
The New Ferrari F80 Hypercar Sounds Pretty Boring
That twin-turbo V-6 sure sounds like ... something.
Stellantis reportedly selling Arizona proving grounds
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Stellantis to close 4,000-acre Arizona proving grounds Company expected to move testing to Toyota-owned proving grounds in Arizona Stellantis in midst of U.S. cost-cutting drive to help turn around major losses After recently suffering huge losses in the U.S. market, Stellantis is looking to cut costs and one of the items on the chopping block is...
2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E gets a cheaper price tag
Ford has announced the updates to the 2025 Mustang Mach-E, which gets a new standard heat pump and an enhanced hands-free BlueCruise system. The big news is also that the starting price for the 2025 Mustang Mach-E is cheaper than before at $36,495, plus destination. The standard heat pump is designed to improve energy consumption in cold weather conditions. The available BlueCruise 1.5 system adds an automatic lane change function. BlueCruise 1.5 will perform a lane change if the vehicle... [read more]
