The 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Is Cheaper Than Last Year's Model
The base price is now $49,365 thanks to a new entry-level trim. Step up to the SX Prestige model and you'll be paying $54,465.
Do You Check Your Luggage Or Are You Normal?
A fully-loaded Boeing 737-800 has room for 189 seats, and with U.S. airports having a track record of losing around 0.75 percent of all checked bags , its all but guaranteed that one person on this theoretical plane is going to get to their destination without a change of clothes or their swim trunks and sandals. I Read more...
Ford Built a Whole Rallycross Course to Develop the Mustang Mach-E Rally
Engineers talked to rallycross drivers and visited tracks before designing Fords new course.
Watch A Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Pass ICE Losers During A Nurburgring Track Day
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is a very, very good car. It also happens to be electric. And while its no lightweight, at about 4,800 pounds, its also not nearly as heavy as we would have initially thought. Somehow, the car that Hyundai delivered is legitimately the most fun-to-drive EV that weve ever experienced . Its also Read more...
Tesla Sued For Spewing Toxic Pollutants From California Plant
An environmental non-profit group is suing Tesla , alleging CEO Elon Musks automaker violated the federal Clear Air Act hundreds of times because its factory in Fremont, California was emitting harmful pollutants. This lawsuit, filed in federal court in San Francisco, adds to mounting pressure on Tesla to improve the Read more...
'California Stop' Is Costing Californians Millions In Tickets
The California Stop, also known as the California Roll, is the act of not coming to a full and complete stop at a stop sign . Whatever its called where you live, its illegal and can get you a $200+ ticket and can land you in hot water with your driving record when its issued by an agency with authority. One Read more...
Cruise robotaxis return to the road with safety drivers
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
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 San Francisco. The relaunch will take place in Phoenix, and only two robotaxis will be in operation initially, in each case with a safety driver behind the wheel. Cruise...
These Often Overlooked Family Crossovers Are All Under $35,000
After years of high prices and low inventory car buyers are finally able to get some deals on pre-owned vehicles. W hile the EV market offers some compelling prices , there arent a lot of family-sized options. But if you are looking for three rows under $35,000 dont ignore these excellent, but under appreciated, Read more...
2025 Kia EV6 revealed with updated design and larger battery
The updated 2025 Kia EV6 has been revealed in South Korea, previewing the changes expected for the US market EV6 as well. Outside, the updated 2025 Kia EV6's most significant visual change is a revised front with completely new headlights that feature expressive light pipe DRLs in line with Kia's newer EV designs, as well as a new front bumper with more angular detailing. The sides and back are largely the same, with the rear taillights receiving a subtle update... [read more]
UAW Head Calls Stellantis Leadership "Pathetic" Over Cuts And Huge Executive Compensation
UAW President Shawn Fain has called out Stellantis as being pathetic in a recent Facebook live broadcast event for United Auto Workers union members. The multi-national automaker conglomerate recently fired scores of full-time workers from its Warren Assembly plant where the Ram 1500 and Jeep Wagoneer are built. Read more...
The 2024 Yenko Corvette Shreds Tires With 1,000-HP Twin-Turbo V-8
Specialty Vehicle Engineering is only building 10 examples for 2024.
Motorsport Is For The Girls Now
History is set to be made at the 2024 Indianapolis 500 , but maybe not in the way youd expect. No, it wont be the first 500 contested by a woman or person of color . It wont mark the biggest prize purse since the races first running in 1911. Look closely, and youll see it clearly: Motorsport is for the girls now . Read more...
Future Ferrari might feature side exhaust
By news@motorauthority.com (Stephen Edelstein)
Ferrari has filed a patent application for a side exhaust system, which could give its future road cars a different look. The application in question was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on March 28, and was originally filed by Ferrari on Aug. 24, 2023. In it, Ferrari discusses an asymmetrical design, with the...
Gold All Over: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop
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What's The Best Sight Youve Seen From Your Car?
The greatest thing about a car is that it can take you anywhere . So often, though, we just use them to get to boring destinations home, work, non-Wegmans grocery stores. Today, we want to honor those special occasions, the times you get to see something truly great through that windshield. Read more...
2025 Mercedes G-Class, 2024 Mustang Mach-E Rally: Today's Car News
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been updated for 2025, and among the updates is the addition of a fully electric grade. It's called the G 580 with EQ Technology, and it features a four-motor powertrain that delivers a peak 579 hp and the ability to execute a tank turn, or what Mercedes likes to call the G-Turn. We've just tested it. The Ford Mustang...
You're Going To Have To Pry The Naturally Aspirated V12 Out Of Ferrari's Cold, Dead Hands
Ferrari recently revealed its latest V12-powered grand tourer and very much wants you to know that it has 12 cylinders . How do we know that? Well, Ferrari named it the 12Cilindri. You know, because a V12 has 12 cylinders. As silly as the name may be, though, were absolutely not complaining about any car that still Read more...
Brad Pitts F1 Movie Could Be The Most Expensive Film Ever Made
Brad Pitt has been working on a movie about life in Formula 1 for a couple of years now. The movie, which has Lewis Hamilton onboard as a producer , began filming last year but was forced to suspend shooting when the actors strike hit. Now, the project is back on track with a budget that could make it one of the most Read more...
This Disembodied Head Named Sam Is Why Your Porsche Sounds so Good
Porsche fills the faceless head with microphones to analyze everything from engine noise to clicking door latches.
Updated Kia EV6 gains new looks, bigger battery
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
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 of Korea overnight, where order books are already open. Timing for the U.S. hasn't been announced. The current EV6 arrived here for the 2022 model year and spawned the...
Biden Hits Chinese EVs With 100 Percent Tariff
President Joe Biden drastically hiked tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles as a way to protect the U.S. auto industrys less-than-stellar EV effort as boatloads of new cheap EVs from China fail to reach our shore. The White House announced that it was imposing tariffs on $18 billion in Chinese goods including a 100 Read more...
This 6-Foot-Wide Home Used To Be A Driveway
The Washington D.C. area real estate market is kind of a mess right now. The city is packed with relatively high income earners , and most of the people who wanted homes bought in with low-interest loans a few years ago . Every single family home or condo that hits the market is scooped up quickly and the combination of Read more...
What Is The Best Factory Option Ever Offered On A Car?
Back when I bought my E39 BMW 540i, it had basically everything I was looking for at the time. A torquey naturally aspirated V8, a manual transmission, rear-wheel drive and a tape player that allowed me to listen to music from my iPod. I paid a very fair price for it, and to this day it remains one of the best cars Read more...
2024 Mustang Mach-E Rally was honed in rallycross conditions
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E features the new Rally performance grade serving as the flagship. It's inspired by rallycross racing, but that inspiration doesn't only extend to the vehicle's looks. Ford on Tuesday provided some insight into the testing that took place during the Mustang Mach-E Rally's development, much of which included testing to...
2024 Volvo S60 Recharge Review: A 455 hp great plug-in hybrid
Its been widely publicized that demand for electric vehicles has tanked as of recently. This is largely due to the lack of charging infrastructure and the higher cost of EVs compared to their gas-powered counterparts. Now it looks like many automakers are dialing back their plans for EVs and are putting more effort into hybrids and plug-in hybrids. This is great news for buyers that want to transition to an electrified vehicle, but arent quite ready for a full EV... [read more]
These Are The Slowest Accelerating Cars You Can Buy In 2024
Speed is relative. Some people think taking 6 seconds to hit 60 mph is fast , and others will scoff at anything that takes more than half that time to reach the 60-mph mark. Learning about the quickest cars on the market is an easy task, with tons lists published online (including by us) ready to answer the burning Read more...
Tesla's Finally Buying Ads...To Get Elon Musk His $55 Billion Pay Day
Good morning! Its Tuesday, May 14, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more...
2025 Genesis GV80 Is A Meaner, Greener Luxury SUV
Its been a good couple of years for luxury automotive brands, especially Genesis, one of the newest guys on the block. After initially launching with a sedan-only lineup, the companys GV80 SUV premiered in 2020 as one of the crown jewels of its lineup, and now the GV80 is the recipient of a subtle refresh to give Read more...
These Are The Prettiest Race Cars Of All Time, According To You
Race cars should be at the pinnacle of whats technologically possible. They should be the fastest, most agile cars out there, and if they just so happen to look good doing it , thats a nice bonus. Thankfully, there have been a whole heap of race cars that look fantastic while blasting round circuits at eye-watering Read more...
At $16,750, Is This 1986 Ford Mustang SVO A BFD?
Todays Nice Price or No Dice Mustang is a model that Ford intended could compete with BMWs E30. This one has been breathed upon, so it might still be able to keep up with the pack. Lets decide if its worth finding out. Read more...
