Lewis Hamilton spends his first day at Ferrari
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Lewis Hamilton has made the switch from Mercedes-Benz AMG to Ferrari The 40-year-old F1 veteran will be chasing his eighth title with Ferrari On his first day, he was greeted by an F40, his favorite supercar according to Ferrari Formula 1 superstar Lewis Hamilton has officially begun his tenure at Ferrari, one year after making the shock...
Cummins Made a New Turbocharger for Hydrogen Engines
With hydrogen's lower density compared to gasoline, hydrogen engines can benefit greatly from forced induction.
You'll Pay Way Over MSRP for These New Cars
People are spending way over sticker for the Ford Bronco Sport, Toyota GR86, and other models.
Ram Is Killing Its 500-Mile Electric Pickup
A leaked memo to suppliers claims the long-range 1500 REV with the big battery pack is canceled. For now, anyway.
Lamborghini not interested in restomods or continuation cars
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Lamborghini has no plans to capitalize on the strong demand for its classic cars by building new ones Lamborghini is committed to respecting its heritage and doesn't want to modify the past Lamborghini also won't give its classic cars modern upgrades, a practice known as restomodding Lamborghini's classic car department, Polo Storico, has the...
Genesis Built a GV80 Off-Roader, For Some Reason
Legendary racing driver Jacky Ickx piloted the off-road Genesis at this year's Dakar rally.
EV startup Canoo goes bankrupt
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Canoo, once a promising startup with a unique electric vehicle and orders from the likes of the U.S. Postal Service and Department of Defense, has filed for bankruptcy and ceased all operations. The company announced it filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Jan. 17 in a court in Delaware. This will result in a court-appointed trustee overseeing the...
2028 BMW M3 EV spied testing with quad-motor powertrain
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
BMW's next-generation M3 is testing ahead of a market launch around 2027 The next M3 will offer the choice of gas or electric powertrains The electric M3 will ride on the Neue Klasse platform and feature a quad-motor powertrain BMW is fully embracing electric mobility, a commitment that will soon extend to dedicated M cars from the automaker's BMW...
Seinfeld's Porsche 917 from Le Mans fails to sell despite $25M bid
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
A Porsche 917 used for filming of “Le Mans” didn't sell at auction despite a $25 million bid The car is one of three 917s used for filming and the example owned by Steve McQueen The car's current owner is celebrity Porsche collector Jerry Seinfeld More than half a century ago Porsche unveiled a car that remains one of the fastest and...
Porsche 917 from Le Mans fails to sell despite $25M bid
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
A Porsche 917 used for filming of “Le Mans” was passed in at auction despite a $25 million bid The car is one of three 917s used for filming and the example owned by Steve McQueen The car's current owner is celebrity Porsche collector Jerry Seinfeld Porsche more than half a century ago unveiled a car that remains one of the fastest and...
2026 Mazda CX-5 spied for first time
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Mazda has been spotted testing prototypes for a third-generation CX-5 The new CX-5 is expected to debut later this year, likely as a 2026 model for the U.S. Mazda has confirmed a hybrid option is in the works Mazda's top-selling CX-5 compact crossover is about to be redesigned, and a prototype has been spotted for the first time. The new...
Stellantis Wants to Fight Bentley with DS
The French automaker aspires to move upmarket and even challenge Rolls-Royce.
Ford of Europe Sales Cratered in 2024
The Blue Oval had a market share of only 3.3 percent, way behind Hyundai and Kia.
2025 Alfa Romeo Intensa Special Series brings two-tone treatment
By news@motorauthority.com (Stephen Edelstein)
Alfa Romeo is adding a second special series across its three-vehicle lineup for the 2025 model year. After announcing the Tributo Italiano special series in late 2023, Alfa Romeo announced the follow-up series, dubbed Intensa, at the 2025 Brussels auto show. Like the Tributo Italiano series, the Intensa series brings unique cosmetic touches to...
A Mercedes S-Class Coupe might take aim for Bentley and Rolls-Royce
By news@motorauthority.com (Stephen Edelstein)
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe could make a comeback as the automaker looks to move further upmarket. First spotted by Car and Driver, a pair of trademark filings with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) show coupe versions of the current-generation S-Class, known internally as the W223. Mercedes discontinued the coupe body...
Cupra Will Have Its Own Showrooms in the US
Initially, there will be about 20 so-called Cupra City Garages.
Honda Struggling To Build a Fun Electric Type R
It must be a hoot to drive, or else it won't happen.
Planters Needs Drivers for the Nutmobile
There are three positions available, provided you're cool spending a year in a giant peanut.
Lego's New Corvette Comes With Moving Pistons and a Working Steering Wheel
The Technic kit has 732 pieces. Lego may want to think about adding a few more in there.
Rob Dahm's Tri-Turbo, 12-Rotor Engine Is Alive
It smokes, it screams, and it's ready to inhale small children.
Porsche made an in-wheel electric motor in 1900
By news@motorauthority.com (Stephen Edelstein)
In-wheel motors are now a much-discussed topic for performance electric vehicles, but Ferdinand Porsche, the founder of the Porsche engineering company and father to Ferry Porsche, the founder of the Porsche sports car brand, worked on them over 100 years ago. At the turn of the 20th century, electric cars gave internal combustion a run for its...
Here's What A Toyota 2JZ Looks Like After 400,000 Miles
With regular maintenance, Toyota's iconic straight-six looks can function like new, even after hundreds of thousands of miles.
2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia loses trim levels, gains Tributo Italiano limited edition
By news@motorauthority.com (Stephen Edelstein)
The Alfa Romeo Giulia sedan lineup shrinks from three grades to one for 2025, but gains a new limited-edition model. A single trim level replaces the previous Sprint, Ti, and Veloce grades. The Giulia Quadrifoglio performance model already departed earlier this year with a Super Sport special edition. That means the only available powertrain is...
Toyota Hit With Astronomical Fine for Cheating Diesel Emissions
The $1.6-billion settlement with Toyota's Hino truck division includes a criminal penalty of $522 million, the largest since VW's Dieselgate.
Feds Ban General Motors from Selling Your Data
The FTC says GM can't sell data for five years following allegations of dubious data practices.
Ram 1500 REV electric truck reportedly won't have 500 miles of range
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Ram has reportedly canceled plans for its 1500 REV with a 229-kwh, 500-mile range battery The electric truck, due in 2026, is said to be offered exclusively with a 168-kwh, 350-mile range battery Ram will direct long-range customers to its 1500 Ramcharger series plug-in hybrid, which has 690 miles of range Ram's electric version of its 1500 pickup...