2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Track Edition teased, debuts in July
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
If you've been mulling over the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing but haven't budged yet, Cadillac is about to give you another reason to pull the trigger. The automaker took to social media on Monday to announce a new racing-inspired version of the small sport sedan, aptly dubbed the CT4-V Blackwing Track Edition. It's set for debut in July and will...
2024 Infiniti QX80 To Signal New Design Language And Companys Reboot
It will be significantly different than the Nissan Armada.
Review: 2022 Ford Bronco Everglades wades deeper off-road
By news@motorauthority.com (Joel Feder)
The radio crackled, “We got a winching opportunity!” A downed tree blocked the trail, giving us a reason to tap one of the 2022 Ford Bronco Everglade’s core capabilities. It was time to use the Bronco Everglades the way it was meant to be used. The addition of the $54,595 (including a $1,595 destination fee) 2022 Ford Bronco...
Red Bull RB17 Hypercar Teased With Hybrid V8 Making Over 1,100 HP
It's going to cost $6.1 million and only 50 will be made.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class and B-Class reportedly on their way out
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Mercedes-Benz in May announced a new strategy that will see the automaker focus on lower volume but higher margin vehicles. As part of the strategy, Mercedes will scale back its compact car range. CEO Ola Kaellenius has previously hinted that three members of its seven-member compact car range will be dropped when a redesigned range is introduced...
New Range Rover Sport SVR Rendered As The Most Potent Land Rover
It could have more than 600 horsepower.
Tesla brings back 'Enhanced Autopilot' driver assistance
Tesla is once again selling "Enhanced Autopilot" after phasing it out in 2019. The $6,000 feature sits between standard Autopilot and the incomplete "Full Self Driving" beta software at $12,000.
Hyundai, Kia raided in Germany over suspected diesel defeat devices
German officials have searched business premises at eight properties in Germany and Luxembourg in an operation coordinated by the European Union agency Eurojust.
Lexus Tried But Failed To Trademark Its Spindle Grille In Australia
The IP office motivated the rejection by claiming the grille is not distinctive enough.
As Lucid opens stores, it will take pop-ups to other cities
Lucid is opening stores in major U.S. cities, but at the same time, it's taking its "Grand Tour" pop-up on the road to let more people take a test drive.
Mercedes A-Class And B-Class To Be Axed In 2025: Report
The CLA and CLA Shooting Brake will apparently live to see a new generation along with the GLA and GLB.
BMW M5 Touring Is Allegedly Coming Back With Plug-In Hybrid V8 Power
It even has a codename already: G99.
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Final Teaser Announces June 29 Design Reveal
The electric sedan will finally show its swoopy shape tomorrow.
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 454 Barn Find Relives The King Of Muscle
Over 4,000 LS6 Chevelles were produced, and one of them has been found out of hiding.
Toyota GR GT3 Patent Images Could Preview Production Model
The Japanese automaker is currently developing the GT3 model.
Toyota Tundra Hybrid Drag Races Silverado, GMC Sierra, F-150 Hybrid
Electrified twin-turbo engines face off against V8 power and a V6 diesel.
A Mechanic Pleads Guilty to Selling Thousands of Devices to Bypass Vehicle Emission Controls
A lone mechanic may have contributed to furthering vehicle emissions pollution, with a device he created that helped thousands of vehicles bypass emission controls, Marketwatch reports. Those vehicles would go on to pollute hundreds of times more than the legal limit. Read more...
These Are the Worst Race Cars of All Time
Most of the race cars that history will look back on are the ones that dominated races, brought victory for famous faces and basked in the eternal glory of claiming a championship. But there are cars at the opposite end of the automotive spectrum that deserve recognition. Read more...
New Porsche 911 GT3 RS Spy Video Captures Cars NA Exhaust Note
The naturally aspirated flat-six should make at least 520 horsepower.
Federal Trade Commission Wants to Ban the Shadiest Car Sales Tactics
The car market and overall car buying has fallen into quite the hellscape for buyers. With dealers short on both new and used inventory, theyve been pulling out all the stops to take advantage of making as much money as possible. Dealer markups have been the name of this game, but there are other slimier things going Read more...
Jeep Dealer Settles With Family of Mechanic Killed in Tragic Oil-Change Accident
A few months ago we explained why a Jeep owner was being sued for a mechanics death during an oil change-gone wrong at a Stellantis dealership in Michigan. Now, Rochester Hills Chrysler Jeep Dodge has agreed to settle with the mechanics family. Read more...
Subaru Forester STI Sport Edition Debuts In Japan
It has a tweaked suspension and Bordeaux red leather interior.
Daniel Ricciardo Is Producing a Scripted Formula 1 TV Show With Hulu: Report
Daniel Ricciardo may not be enjoying a 2022 campaign with McLaren thats meeting his or his teams expectations, but he nevertheless remains among Formula 1s most memorable, well-liked personalities. Thats in part due to Netflixs Drive To Survive , where the Aussies sense of humor really shines. If you feel you Read more...
Ford recalls EV F-150 Lightning pickups
Ford said it is recalling about 2,900 F-150 Lightning EVs because a software issue could result in a failure to provide adequate warning of low tire pressure.
Bentley Stepping Into NFT World With "Sustainable" Digital Art
The luxury brand will offer 208 NFTs that also come with real-world perks.
2024 Cadillac Lyriq reservations open, starts around $60k
Cadillac has already announced that the 2023 Lyriq electric crossover is sold out, although we don't know how many units were planned. The 2023 Debut Edition sold out in a few minutes. Cadillac has now opened reservations for the 2024 Lyriq. The 2024 Lyriq is available in rear- and all-wheel drive versions with the base version starting around $60,000 and the AWD version starting around $64,000. Cadillac says that deliveries of the 2024 Lyriq will start in spring 2023. What's... [read more]
Rush Is the Reason I'm a Motorsport Writer
As I am wont to do, I glibly cracked a joke on Twitter about Grand Prix being the best racing movie ever made, and subsequently received many emails and direct messages from folks who were very upset about my Rush erasure. Today, Id like to set the record straight. I did not forget about Rush . In fact, Rush is the Read more...
Watch Wayne Rainey Ride At The 2022 Goodwood Festival Of Speed
The paraplegic three-time World Champ shared the lap with fellow racing legends Kevin Schwantz, Kenny Roberts, and Mick Doohan.
Judge orders new trial for damages in Tesla worker's race bias lawsuit
Ex-Tesla factory worker Owen Diaz had turned down a $15 million award, which the judge in the case cut down from the jury's original $137 million.
Buyers Are Confusing Jeep's Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer
Though you may not know it at first glance, the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are two different vehicles. Sure, they look identical, but the two are intended for two different types of buyers. At least thats what the Jeep brand says it intended when speaking with Motor Trend . Read more...
BMW 3.0 CSL homage teased by M CEO, reportedly to cost almost $800,000
By news@motorauthority.com (Joel Feder)
The rumors were true. BMW is indeed building a 3.0 CSL model as an homage to the original, and it's set to be unveiled soon. The car was confirmed Monday on Instagram by BMW M CEO Frank van Meel in a post featuring three teaser images. Seen for the first time, the homage is based on the M4 CSL, but sports unique bodywork that is rumored to be...
2023 Subaru Impreza pricing starts at $20,815
Subaru has announced the pricing for the 2023 Impreza sedan and hatchback. The Impreza carries over unchanged into the new model year, but it does cost a bit more now. The 2023 Impreza starts at $20,815 for the sedan with a manual transmission, while the manual hatchback version is priced at $21,315. That's an increase of $1,060 over the 2022 versions. The increase includes a $1,000 increase, plus a $60 increase for the destination charge. The CVT version adds $1,300... [read more]
BMW 3.0 CSL homage teased by M CEO, reportedly to almost $800,000
By news@motorauthority.com (Joel Feder)
The rumors were true. BMW is indeed building a 3.0 CSL model as an homage to the original, and it's set to be unveiled soon. The car was confirmed Monday on Instagram by BMW M CEO Frank van Meel in a post featuring three teaser images. Seen for the first time, the homage is based on the M4 CSL, but sports unique bodywork that is rumored to be...
Clever Camper Van Has Special Storage For A Litter Box And Sword
Theres also a special place for a pair of fishing rods.
The Polestar 5 Will Take On Porsche and Tesla With 884 Hp
Polestar is drawing out the debut of the Polestar 5 , its upcoming flagship EV, but the company has shown that the Polestar 5 is meant to compete with EVs from Porsche , Lucid and Tesla . At this years Goodwood Festival of Speed, a Polestar 5 prototype took on the hillclimb to show off its capabilities, courtesy of two Read more...
Old Chevrolet Camaro With C8 Corvette Interior Is An Odd Combo
A modern Corvette interior seems to fit well in a third-generation Camaro.
Porsche adds second 718 production line
By news@motorauthority.com (Joel Feder)
The Porsche 718 isn't even close to new, yet its popularity hasn't waned. Porsche is expanding production of the 718 model line to the multi-brand Volkswagen Group plant in Osnabrück to keep up with demand and likely prepare for the future. Osnabrück is the same plant responsible for overflow production of the Cayenne. It will take time...
BMW M Boss Teases Modern-Day 3.0 CSL Hommage Based On The M4
Itll allegedly deliver 600 horsepower and power the rear wheels.
BMW M boss: The manual transmission is too popular to ditch
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
BMW, like a number of other automakers, is currently in a holding pattern with respect to the manual transmission. It wasn't too long ago that the head of its M division, Frank van Meel, said the manual could be on its way out. Now he's keen to keep the transmission around for as long as possible, even though he acknowledges its shortcomings...
Two-Tone Ford F-150s Will Mark 75 Years of Ford's F-Series
Can you believe it, Ford has been peddling its F-Series trucks for almost 75 years. What started with the F-1 half-ton truck in 1948 has since grown to a range that encompasses the ever-present F-150 , an electric offering and countless heavy-duty models. To mark its impending 75th anniversary, Ford has premiered a new Read more...
McMurtry Goodwood record, VW ID.Aero concept, 2023 Ford F-150: Car News Headlines
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
You've probably never heard of the McMurtry Speirling but it's currently the quickest car to run up the famous hill climb of Goodwood House in the U.K. The tiny but powerful electric car managed to run up the hill in just 39.08 seconds, making it quicker than pretty much anything out there, including Formula 1 cars. Volkswagen has rolled out a...
Ford Credit Won't Allow Lessees To Buy Out its EVs
Ford is manufacturing some of the hottest products on the market right now, notably the Bronco, Maverick and Mach-E. Yet, the company has made moves that could affect selling its cars or retaining its customers, for at least its EV products. The latest move is Ford Credit ending lease buyout options for owners of Read more...
Ride Shotgun In The Pagani Codalunga Up The Hill At Goodwood
Plus, take a walk around the Codalunga to check out all of its fascinating details.
You Don't Need to Score Any Pole Positions to Win a Formula 1 World Championship
Winning a Formula 1 World Championship generally requires a vast skillset. Youre going to need to be fast but also reliable. Youll probably have to be as good at qualifying as you are in the race. But in the history of Formula 1, there have been two drivers who took a seasons World Championship without scoring a Read more...
Watch Porsche's 963 LMDh racer storm Goodwood
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Porsche used last week's 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed for the official launch of its sports prototype developed for the new LMDh (Le Mans Daytona hybrid) race car category, which from 2023 will be eligible for the top classes of both the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA SportsCar Championship, the Hypercar and GTP (Grand Touring...
Ford stops letting customers buy EVs at lease end
The policy is meant to help the automaker better manage EV battery recycling.
The Average Cost of an Electric Car Is Now $54,000
The average cost of buying an electric car is now $10,000 more than purchasing a gas-powered vehicle, Japanese lawmakers want to cut targets for zero-emission vehicles, and the Hyundai Ioniq 5. All that and more in The Morning Shift for June 27, 2022. Read more...
