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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 factory in Hambach, France, in the past

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. 2025 Audi Q3 spy shots – Photo credit: Baldauf Audi was out

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).

Honda is making moves to consolidate its global motorsports operations under the banner of Honda Racing Corporation (HRC), and the process will extend to the U.S.-based Honda Performance Development (HPD). HRC was born out of Honda’s motorcycle racing program launched in the early 1980s. It operates out of Sakura, Japan, and is responsible for most

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 Infiniti QX60 three-row crossover carries over unchanged for the 2024 model year, but gets a slight price bump. Pricing starts at $50,845 for the base Pure trim level, including the mandatory $1,195 destination charge, a $450 increase over the previous model year. Standard features on the base model include 18-alloy wheels, a 12.3-inch touchscreen,

BMW revealed a redesigned 2024 5-Series in May, and last week the automaker added two more grades for the U.S. market. They include the plug-in hybrid 550e xDrive and gas-powered 530i xDrive, priced from $74,795 and $61,195 respectively. Both figures include a $995 destination charge. They join the gas-powered 530i and 540i xDrive and electric-powered

The 1969 Chevrolet Camaro is a poster child for the golden age of muscle cars, but an example heading to auction with Mecum at the company’s Dallas auction this month is no ordinary Camaro. According to the auction listing, this car is one of an estimated 58 COPO Camaros built with the RS Package. COPO

Here lyes the body of M. Samuel Brown Dec’d May ye 3d 1739 in the 43d Year of his age Poor Sam Brown. His slate tombstone has grown moss-covered in just the six years since I saw him last, and more of his neighbors’ memorials have cracked and crumbled. The last decade has taken more of a toll than

The 2024 Ford F-150 debuted, we drove the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class, and the 2024 Jeep Gladiator rolled into the 2023 Detroit auto show. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The 2024 Ford F-150 debuted a mild refresh for the best-selling full-size pickup truck. Highlights included updated lighting and grilles, more standard

Mini used last week’s 2023 Munich auto show to present a redesigned Countryman that’s scheduled to go on sale next year, likely as a 2025 model. Noticeably missing was the fiery John Cooper Works Countryman, though Mini has indicated that it isn’t too far away by taking to X this week to post some revealing

The 2024 Ford F-150 was unveiled Tuesday night with a number of updates. A simplified version of Ford’s Blue Oval logo was among them. Ford didn’t formally announce the updated logo, but at an F-150 media event Rob Brancheau, Ford senior designer for colors and materials, confirmed to Car and Driver that the logo has

Ford wasn’t the first to bring the dual-action tailgate to market, or even the second, but it studied the competition and is looking to advance the tailgate wars while also reasserting itself as the power king. On Tuesday, the 2024 Ford F-150 lineup debuted with a new standard powertrain, an updated design, more standard technology,

An extremely desirable Porsche 911 race car went up for sale at an event coinciding with this past weekend’s 2023 Goodwood Revival. Listed by Bonhams, the car in question is a 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR, one of the most iconic 911 race cars. It was offered via private sale so the results of the

Volkswagen on Friday presented the ID.X Performance concept at 2023 ID.Treffen, a gathering of VW electric vehicle enthusiasts that takes place annually in Locarno, Switzerland. The concept is based on VW’s ID.7 electric hatch that’s slated for launch in the U.S. next year, and hints at what a performance-tuned version of one of VW’s ID

Tesla revealed a major update for the Model 3 this week. There’s new styling inside and out, and potentially more range thanks to improved aerodynamic efficiency. Lotus Emeya Lotus revealed the Emeya, an electric sedan to challenge the Tesla Model S Plaid. It enters production next year, and in range-topping guise will deliver 905 hp.

Mercedes-Benz confirmed a baby G-Class, Toyota revealed a Rolls-Royce Cullinan rival, and Mini ditched the manual transmission. It’s the Week in Reverse, right there at Motor Authority. It’s official. Mercedes-Benz will launch a smaller sibling to the G-Class. No details have been released apart from the vehicle’s confirmation, but rumors point to a vehicle similar

Lotus late on Thursday took the covers off the Emeya, its first sedan since the Carlton of the early 1990s. The Emeya is a fully electric model, in line with Lotus’ plan to only launch electric vehicles going forward (the Emira sports car is its last gas-powered car), and it’s due to enter production in

Hyundai looks to be readying a round of updates for its Ioniq 5 electric compact crossover. A camouflaged prototype version was spotted testing near Hyundai’s European technical center in Rüsselsheim, Germany, and a closer inspection reveals a few tweaks. Revised fascias are featured front and rear, with the rear fascia being an almost completely new

Mini won’t offer a manual transmission in its redesigned Cooper hatchback, which means the transmission is officially dead at a brand that until now was one of its strongest proponents. Speaking with Top Gear at this week’s 2023 Munich auto show, where Mini showed off its new Cooper in electric guise, brand boss Stefanie Wurst

Ford has applied for trademarks on the F-150 Lobo and Maverick Lobo names, hinting at possible new variants of the two pickup trucks. Both trademark applications were filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) August 14 covering “motor vehicles, namely gasoline and electric automobiles, pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, and their structural

Audi will revamp the interior design of its vehicles starting with the Q6 E-Tron, an electric compact crossover that’s set to debut later this year. There will be a heavy focus on tech but also sustainability when it comes to materials. Traditional areas of focus like comfort and elegant design also won’t be forgotten. Audi

We went star gazing in the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2 Bison. The verdict? It’s a solid package for off-roading and rocky terrain, but it’s no Raptor or TRX competitor. We also question the Bison model’s value proposition. Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale A modern Alfa Romeo Stradale 33 debuted with turbocharged V-6 or electric power.

The 2024 Porsche 911 Turbo S hybrid underwent testing, the Ferrari biopic’s trailer went live, and the 2024 Ram 1500 TRX marks the end of the Hellcat pickup truck. It’s the Week in Reverse, right there at Motor Authority. As the 2024 Porsche 911 Turbo S hybrid nears the end of its development it’s been spotted

The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is most stolen-vehicle in the U.S. for model years 2020-2022, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The IIHS’ Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) on Thursday released its its latest most-stolen vehicle list, based on insurance claims for whole vehicle theft. Claims for the Charger Hellcat sedan were

The Volkswagen Golf GTI is losing its manual transmission after the 2024 model year, so VW is giving the stick shift a sendoff. Every manual-transmission 2024 GTI will be a GTI 380 edition, with special design features and added standard equipment. The “380” name is a reference to the Mk VIII Golf’s internal codename, as

Tow ropes are handy tools for getting vehicles unstuck while off-roading, but Toyota may have found a way to improve them. In a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Aug. 1, 2023, Toyota describes a retractable tow rope that rolls out from a reel installed on a vehicle—a bit

Porsche only introduced the updated 2024 Cayenne earlier this year, but it’s already adding a new variant to the lineup. Available in both the standard and Coupe body styles, the 2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid is the most powerful Cayenne to date. Its plug-in hybrid powertrain consists of a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 assisted by an

U.K.-based Fifteen Eleven Design last week unveiled a Porsche 914 restomod that’s been almost three years in the making. Announced in 2021, this modified Porsche imbues the automaker’s entry-level sports car of the 1970s with the powertrain from a more modern mid-engined Porsche: the 3.8-liter flat-6 from a 987-generation Cayman S. Porsche originally offered a

Lotus last week launched a track car based on a design that was conceived more than 50 years ago. The design was originally crafted for a race car to compete in the 1970 Can-Am Series, but because of limited resources it was never used—until now. 2025 Ferrari SF90 successor spy shots – Photo credit: Baldauf