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Nissan's latest Z sports car has spawned its more hardcore Nismo variant for 2024, and we tested one this week. The new Z Nismo brings extra power, aerodynamic mods, and a stiffened chassis, all designed to improve the Z's performance at the racetrack. For ultimate track rats, Porsche rolled out a track car derived from its 911 GT3 R race car...
Rolls-Royce this week unveiled its latest one-off commission, the Phantom Inspired by Cinque Terre, which draws its inspiration from the Italian Riviera and its winemaking tradition. The Cinque Terre—Italian for "five lands"—is composed of the fishing villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore, located on...
A new Porsche race car debuted, we tested Mercedes-Benz's Drive Pilot system, and the 2025 Cadillac Escalade underwent testing. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Porsche used Rennsport Reunion to unveil its latest race car, dubbed the 911 GT3 R Rennsport. Limited to just 77 units, each costing $1,046,000, the GT3 R Rennsport...
Toyota revealed a Tundra with a bespoke interior developed in partnership with Saddleback Leather, a Texas company that specializes in high-end leather products that look good and are long lasting. Only 1,500 Tundras with the bespoke interior will be built, all based on the full-size truck's 1794 grade. Volkswagen Group made some major production...
The Toyota Tundra already takes a stab at the concept of a luxury truck with the Capstone grade, but Toyota has stepped up its game with a special edition based on the 1794 grade. Revealed on Thursday, the 2024 Toyota Tundra 1794 Limited Edition will be built in a run of 1,500 trucks, each uniquely numbered and boasting upgrades like enhanced...
Lamborghini's Revuelto supercar is just weeks out from starting deliveries, but factory racing driver Andrea Caldarelli already had a chance to test one at an empty Vallelunga circuit. Video released by Lamborghini on Friday shows Caldarelli's experience behind the wheel of the 1,000-hp plug-in hybrid. The Revuelto is the latest in the line of...
Stellantis has paused production at its sprawling Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy, as demand for Maseratis built at the site tapers off. The plant is responsible for the Fiat 500e electric hatch as well as four Maseratis: the GranTurismo (both gas and electric versions), Ghibli, Levante, and Quattroporte. The plant was paused this week and will...
Buyers in the market for a luxury SUV with third-row seats have a new option in the form of the 2024 Lexus TX. Revealed in June, the U.S.-built TX is now available for sale priced from $55,050. The TX is a twin with Toyota's Grand Highlander which is also new for 2024 and starts about $10,000 lower. The TX has more luxury appointments, though...
U.K.-based Everrati has added another EV conversion to its portfolio. The company already offers electric conversions of the 964-generation Porsche 911 and certain Land Rover models, and has partnered with Superformance on an electric Ford GT40 replica. Now it's installing electric powertrains in the W113 Mercedes-Benz SL, known as the Pagoda for...
A redesigned BMW X2 is coming soon, and it will include an electric version that will likely be badged an iX2. BMW has released a teaser shot of the electric X2, though the automaker hasn't confirmed whether it will reach the U.S. Subaru has a hotter WRX variant coming soon. It will be called the WRX TR, and a teaser shot released by Subaru hints...
Stewart-Haas Racing is ready to Shake and Bake. The NASCAR Cup Series team will enter two "Talladega Nights" tribute cars in this weekend's YellaWood 500 race at, where else, Talladega Superspeedway. Two of Stewart-Haas' four Ford Mustangs will get the special liveries, both pulled straight from the 2006 comedy which starred Will Ferrell as...
Raglan is a company formed by veterans whose mission today is converting classic Land Rovers to run on batteries. One of its conversions, based on an original Defender, was featured on the latest episode of “Jay Leno's Garage,” with company founder Joe Comiskey on hand to present it to Jay Leno. Raglan's conversions feature a mix of...
BMW is working on a redesign for the X2, and the automaker on Thursday released a teaser photo via social media showing the new compact crossover when viewed from the front. The redesigned X2 is confirmed by BMW to debut later this year, and this time around there will be both gas and electric versions, the latter likely to be badged an iX2. The...
A company from New Zealand specializing in track cars capable of keeping up with modern race cars has revealed it applied for entry into Formula 1. The company is Rodin, maker of the F1-inspired Fzed track car, and it announced on Thursday that its application to become an F1 team has been rejected by the FIA, the motorsports organizing body which...
The 2024 Kia EV9 is slated to arrive at dealerships late this year, and Kia on Wednesday confirmed a starting price of $54,900, excluding destination. The starting price is for the entry-level Light grade which comes with a 76.1-kwh battery and single-motor rear-wheel drive. The motor is rated at 215 hp. Additional grades will include the Light...
The Genesis GV80 has spawned a coupe-like option that's expected to reach showrooms next year as a 2025 model. It was revealed this week together with a round of updates for the regular GV80. Those updates include styling tweaks, a new dash, and new color and wheel options. Aston Martin has called on its Formula 1 team to help develop the...
A man from the United Kingdom is developing his own endurance race car inspired by the iconic Group C race cars of the 1980s, and he's now provided the first details. It's called the Tertre Rouge, the name borrowed from a corner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans' Circuit de la Sarthe, and it's the brainchild of Mark Sparrow who has been a fan of Group C...
The Polestar 3 is now in the final stage of testing, Polestar said on Tuesday. The final testing is taking place in the United Arab Emirates, where temperatures have reached as high as 122 degrees F (50 degrees C), according to the automaker. The Polestar 3 made its debut last fall and was originally due to start deliveries this year, though it...
As all the vehicles’ brake lights lit up in front of me I kept watching a clip of “Days of Thunder” on the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS’s dashboard. I wasn’t paying attention or even driving this car. The car was driving itself. This isn’t some inappropriately named Auto Pilot system that requires your attention...
Genesis late on Tuesday provided a first look at its updated GV80 range which includes a new coupe-like variant aptly named the GV80 Coupe. The debut took place in South Korea, at the special Genesis Suji showroom where the vehicles will be on display to the public from Oct. 7. Genesis hasn't said when sales will start but both the updated GV80...
Aston Martin's Valhalla supercar is on track to start production in 2024 as the company's first plug-in hybrid. In a development update announced on Wednesday, Aston Martin said its Formula 1 team is closely involved with the project and that the first prototypes will be on the road later this year. The involvement of the F1 team is via the team's...
About two years ago, Honda built a pint-size electric car called the Shogo to help ease some of the stress and anxiety of children staying at hospital, in this case the Children's Hospital Of Orange County in California. The plan was always to build more Shogos, the name derived from a Japanese phrase and intended to mean "soaring into the...
Even though Cadillac has just revealed the fully electric Escalade IQ, the current gas-powered Escalade isn't going away. Camouflaged prototypes suggest it will be given an update to match the styling and technology of its electric counterpart. Mercedes-Benz has new GLC 43 and GLC 63 S E Performance compact crossovers arriving at dealerships next...
BMW is working on a mid-cycle update for its 4-Series range and a prototype for the i4 electric hatchback variant has been spotted. The current 4-Series arrived as a coupe for the 2021 model year and added the i4 option for 2022. We should see the updated range introduced next year as 2025 models, including the i4. The latest prototype was spotted...
Toyota's feisty GR Corolla enters its second year on the market with some new features, including a new Premium grade. The GR Corolla is a hot hatch that combines a 300-hp 1.6-liter turbo-3, a 6-speed manual, and all-wheel drive, and it has proven to be a hit, particularly with enthusiasts. “The response to the GR Corolla has been...
In 2021, Ford’s BlueCruise (then called ActiveGlide in Lincolns) cruised into second place in the Level 2 hands-free driver-assist system wars behind GM’s Super Cruise. The system is upgraded to version 1.2 for 2023, and when the new Lincoln Corsair equipped with BlueCruise 1.2 arrived in my driveway, I expected it to disappoint due to...
Cadillac has a fully electric Escalade IQ going on sale next year as a 2025 model, but the current gas-powered model isn't going anywhere. As our latest spy shots reveal, Cadillac is preparing an update for the gas-powered Escalade to more closely align it with its electric counterpart. The update should also be introduced for the 2025 model year...
Porsche continues to fill out it the latest Cayenne lineup with plug-in models. On Monday, the 2024 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid debuted as the third plug-in variant of the automaker's crossover SUV. When it arrives at dealers next spring it will split the difference between the Cayenne E-Hybrid and Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid at $100,750 including a...
Nissan appears set to introduce an update to its Rogue compact crossover, as evidenced by the sighting of a camouflaged prototype. The current Rogue arrived in 2020 as a 2021 model and the update should be introduced next year as a mid-cycle refresh. It will likely be introduced as a 2025 model in the U.S. In other markets the Rogue is sold as the...
Nissan's latest Z sports car has spawned its more hardcore Nismo variant, and we've just taken it for a spin. The new Z Nismo brings extra power, aerodynamic mods, and a stiffened chassis, all designed to improve the Z's performance at the racetrack. In a surprising move, the car also ditches the Z's manual transmission in favor of the automatic...
Nissan on Monday unveiled the Concept 20-23 to mark this year's 20th anniversary of its European design center. The design center is based in London and has been responsible for a number of the automaker's production and concept designs over the years, including 2014's Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo. Now it has developed the Concept 20-23, an...
Any Mercedes-Benz equipped with the MBUX Voice Assistant can now be used to control features in a connected smart home. Depending on how your home is equipped, you can use Mercedes' voice assistant to switch on the lights or temperature control, check if anyone is at home or was recently present, or check if the doors and windows are locked. The...
BMW has just unleashed a new generation of its M2 compact coupe for 2023, but a prototype for a more hardcore version likely to be the M2 CS has already been spotted, including in a new video filmed at the Nürburgring by Car Spy Media. Key giveaways are the prototype's ducktail spoiler and front splitter. Both elements are common to BMW's...
The instructor tells me to look for the dirt road on the hill beyond the track to point the 2024 Nissan Z Nismo in the right direction. It’s my first time driving Sonoma Raceway and all the hype couldn’t have prepared me for the quick elevation changes and blind turns of a track carved out of a hill. After four laps in the more docile...
Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen cruised to victory on Sunday at the Japanese Grand Prix, finishing the race held at the legendary Suzuka Circuit almost 20 seconds ahead of the next driver. McLaren filled out the rest of the podium, with Lando Norris securing second place and rookie Oscar Piastri taking third. The points awarded to Red Bull helped...
The first Ineos Grenadier SUVs for the U.S. market have started rolling off the production line, Ineos Automotive announced on Friday. The automotive division of British chemical giant Ineos said the first U.S.-bound Grenadier—a Belstaff Fieldmaster grade finished in Scottish White—cleared the quality inspection area at the company's...
A stereotypical Aston Martin color might be British racing green, or perhaps silver for a James Bond DB5 look. This collection of eight modern Astons heading to auction with Bonhams doesn't fit that bill. Part of the auction house's upcoming Zoute Sale in Knokke-Heist, Belgium, scheduled for October 8, each car has bespoke orange paint with a...
Almost a decade after its last model launch, Slovenia's Tushek returned this week with the announcement of the Aeon hypercar. To be offered in both V-8 hybrid or fully electric guises, the Aeon promises to combine four-figure power with a low curb weight. Audi was out testing a prototype for its next-generation Q3. The new compact crossover is...
Paint protection film can help prevent damage to expensive paintwork, but it also has to be cut and shaped to the individual body panels it's meant to protect. This video from Topaz Detailing shows how that's done. Patterns need to be created for each new car that gets paint protection film. In this video, the process is demonstrated on the first...
Electric vehicle startup Mullen this week provided an update on its plans to begin sales of the Qiantu K50 electric sports car in the U.S. The K50 debuted in China in 2016 and is currently being homologated and prepared for production in the U.S. by Mullen, which will market it as the GT (previously Dragonfly). A local debut of the Mullen GT is...
Several recent Ford patent filings reimagine pickup truck interiors. In recent months, Ford has filed no less than nine patent applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) covering a range of features, including swiveling seats, a retractable steering column, and a fold-out work station that could allow truck cabs to be...
The 2023 Formula 1 World Championship battle continues this weekend with round 17, the Japanese Grand Prix, which takes place at the legendary Suzuka Circuit. The racetrack is unique in that it features a figure-eight layout with two levels of racing surfaces. The layout makes it the only F1 track that runs both clockwise and counterclockwise. It...
Stepping off a five-hour flight and into the 2023 BMW M2 was like flinging open the doors on the last day of school and erupting into summer. But after a 90-minute drive through the traffic of San Francisco to the vineyards of Napa, I needed to stretch my legs and shake off travel butt. I had a couple of hours before work called, so I sought some...
Jaguar is the latest automaker to announce plans to adopt Tesla's proprietary charging connector, known as NACS (North American Charging Standard), for future electric vehicles sold in North America. The automaker on Thursday said it has signed an agreement with Tesla to provide its customers in North America with access to Tesla's local charging...
Ferrari has been spotted testing a camouflaged Roma sporting a V-12 engine. The car looks like a standard Roma, but the hood is longer, the front fascia features larger air intakes, and the wheel arches have been modified to house a wider track. The car's sound in the video from YouTube channel Car Spy Media also points to a V-12 being tested. The...
A prototype for the next generation of Audi's Q3 compact crossover has been spotted again, this time on video. 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 second-generation Q3 arrived in 2018 as a 2019 model. The redesigned...
The sale and aftersale services for Rimac's Nevera electric hypercar and future models from the Croatian company will soon have greater assurance thanks to a new arrangement with Volkswagen Group of America. The arrangement, signed during last month's 2023 Monterey Car Week and announced on Wednesday, will see VW Group of America become the...
Czinger is considering alternative models to the Hyper GT coupe as its second model line, and the hugely popular SUV segment may be the ticket. Speaking with Autocar in an interview published on Thursday, Czinger CEO and founder Kevin Czinger said the company has a couple of vehicles in the pipeline and the next one after its debut 21C hypercar...
You’ve probably never heard of British sports car specialist Frontline, but you won’t soon forget the name. The company has just revealed a pair of MG restomods benefiting from more than 30 years of experience. Like Singer is to the Porsche 911 and Eagle is to the Jaguar E-Type, Frontline is a re-invention specialist for the MGB and...
Nissan has been spotted testing what's likely to be an Ariya Nismo. Nissan's electric compact crossover currently tops out with 389 hp but more horses could be planned for any Nismo-enhanced model, especially since the prototypes are being benchmarked with the 576-hp Kia EV6 GT. The U.K.'s David Brown Automotive has been offering a restomod...
