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Mercedes-Benz’s design chief, Gorden Wagener, took to social media last week to post a teaser photo of what’s described as the first virtual concept from the automaker. The concept is covered in a semi-transparent shroud and appears to be a coupe. The wheels also appear to be partially concealed, which may or may not be

Some automakers have turned to all-wheel steering steering to make vehicles more maneuverable, but Ford is looking to patent an alternative solution. A patent application filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) describes a way to reduce turning radius on future vehicles by varying torque to individual wheels. Ford turn-assist mode patent

Lamborghini’s successor to the Aventador was spotted this week. With a new V-12 engine and hybrid technology, the redesigned supercar will move Lamborghini into the next era. Brabus P 900 Rocket Edition G-Class Brabus unveiled a wild pickup truck based on the Mercedes-Benz AMG G 63. Called the P 900 Rocket Edition, just ten examples

Nissan’s new Z has a problem, the Volvo XC90 successor received a name, and another “Last Call” Dodge was revealed. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Nissan issued a stop-sale order for the 2023 Z. Specifically, only the Zs optioned with an automatic transmission are affected. The vehicle’s transmission may not

Ford already offers a V-8 nicknamed the Godzilla, and soon there may be a more potent offering with the name Megazilla. A search through the database of the United States Patent and Trademark Office reveals a trademark filing for “Megazilla,” which was made by Ford on Sept. 16. It was specifically filed in the section

The switch from V-8 to 4-cylinder power in the Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 is imminent, and it will add a plug-in hybrid system, all-wheel drive, improved fuel economy, and faster acceleration, but it will also add 780 lb. Mercedes revealed the 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 S E Performance sedan on Wednesday, and detailed the

Formula 1 will see a record 24 rounds held next year, one more than the record 23 rounds of 2022, and three of them will be held in the U.S., highlighting the sport’s growing popularity here. The calendar for the 2023 F1 World Championship was published by the FIA on Tuesday and includes the new

Buyers of the new Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will soon be able to build their own engines at the Corvette plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The option will be costly and is expected to be different from previous Engine Build Experience programs run by General Motors brands, as buyer-builders will stay at one station instead of

The Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 set the template for modern 911 track cars, so to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year, Porsche gathered World Rally champion Walter Röhrl, 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Timo Bernhard, and a selection of classic 911s to recount the history of the Carrera RS 2.7 and its successors.

Ferrari this week revealed the Purosangue, the automaker’s first SUV, and also its first production 4-door vehicle. The high-riding prancing horse is the successor to the GTC4 Lusso and packs a newly developed V-12 engine good for 715 hp. Pagani Utopia Pagani revealed its successor to the Huayra, and the design is sure to be

The Lexus IS enters the 2023 model year with only minor updates. Key among them is a Special Appearance Package for the IS 350 F Sport that adds a unique gray finish contrasted by a black hood and roof. Dutch electric vehicle startup Lightyear is working on a fastback sedan as its first model. The

Ford’s redesigned Mustang is finally here. The seventh-generation ‘Stang starts sales next summer as a 2024 model, and while it has followed a familiar path there are still plenty of surprises. One of them is the new Dark Horse performance series containing track-focused variants. A redesigned Subaru Crosstrek is also here. The popular compact crossover

Chevrolet has upped the performance of its Tahoe RST for 2023 with the addition of a new package, aptly labeled the Performance Edition package. Unveiled on Wednesday at the 2022 Detroit auto show, the package essentially brings upgrades originally developed for the Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle to make it ride and handle better. [embedded content]

Magna Steyr, an Austrian contract manufacturer and engineering firm owned by Canadian automotive supplier Magna International, wants to establish an electric vehicle plant in the U.S. and is on the search for a location, Kurt Bachmaier, the company’s vice president, told Automobilwoche (subscription required) in an interview published last week. While he didn’t mention a

An electric successor to the Audi R8 supercar based on a Porsche platform is being readied for launch by mid-decade, Autocar reported on Monday. Citing Audi insiders, the British publication reported the new car won’t be a direct successor to the R8 and as a result will feature a new name. As for the R8,

The Koenigsegg CC850 that debuted during August’s 2022 Monterey Car Week is a re-imagination of the Swedish firm’s first production car, and one of the highlights is a transmission like no other. The CC850 uses a version of the 9-speed Light Speed Transmission from the Koenigsegg Jesko, but with a new Engage Shifter System (ESS)

Volkswagen finally has a modern Microbus on its hands, only this time around the vehicle is called an ID.Buzz, and it’s electric. It’s only due in the U.S. next year as a 2024 model, but this week we got to spend some time behind the wheel. 2022 Toyota Supra 3.0 A91 Special Edition MT Another

The 2022 Formula 1 World Championship continues this weekend with round 16, the Italian Grand Prix, taking place at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza. The Italian Grand Prix, like the British Grand Prix, has been on the F1 calendar since the inaugural 1950 season. It’s been held at Monza, located just outside of Milan, every year

When Jeep said a year ago it planned an electric option in every SUV segment by 2025, the company didn’t simply mean adding batteries to its existing lineup. Instead, the automaker plans to add new vehicles to its lineup, and Jeep showed the first three of them on Thursday. They include the Avenger urban runabout,

In Sweden, unless alcohol is involved, conversation with strangers can be suspect. And yet head-turning doesn’t even start to describe the kind of attention I experienced in a first test drive review through some coastal towns of its Skåne county in Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz electric van.  It was more than I recall seeing in a supercar,

Automakers took to the Los Angeles Convention Center this week with a host of new SUVs, sports cars, sedans, and pickup trucks to show off to the public. Three new models revive long-retired names for pickup trucks and SUVs aimed at hauling people and all their gear. Another is the long-awaited update of an iconic

Ferrari has made little secret of its plan to enter the SUV segment, and the automaker confirmed on Monday that its entry, a crossover that will go by the name Purosangue, Italian for “thoroughbred,” will debut in production form on Sept. 13. The confirmation was made via a teaser that depicts the crossover’s headlights. From

To mark the Cayenne’s 20th anniversary, Porsche is looking back at key moments in the SUV’s development. This time, it’s focusing on the rally-bred Cayenne S Transsyberia. To showcase the then-new Cayenne’s off-road capability, Porsche entered the 2006 Rally Transsyberia, which sent competitors on a 6,000-mile-plus odyssey from Berlin to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, via Moscow, Irkutsk,

Ruf Automobile is one of the giants of the tuning industry. The company-produced documentary “Ruf: Love at the Red Line” traces its 80-year history. What eventually became Ruf Automobile started out in 1939 as an ordinary garage in Pfaffenhausen, Germany, opened by Alois Ruf, Sr., His son Alois Ruf, Jr., would eventually grow the business

You have attended a few classic car auctions and are thinking it’s time to experience what it’s like to buy a car at one. Auctions can be a great place to buy, and for a number of reasons: First, you can often find cars at auction that you cannot find elsewhere. Special cars, cars with

It’s been almost a year since the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 was revealed but we’re still learning new things about the car. The latest tidbit is the car’s top speed which has been confirmed as 195 mph by Tadge Juechter, executive chief engineer for the Corvette line. Juechter made the announcement while speaking during last

Honda on Wednesday revealed that the 2023 Honda Civic Type R will have 315 hp, making it the most powerful Honda-badged vehicle ever sold in the U.S. Honda also detailed what upgrades led to the power increase, along with what tweaks were made to the transmission and suspension for the next-generation Type R. 2023 Honda

Hypercar maker Ariel has offered a glimpse of what can be achieved with batteries and backup engines in the form of the new Hipercar. The small British firm in 2017 announced plans for a high-performance extended-range electric vehicle code-named the Hipercar, one outfitted with a gas-turbine range extender. It seemed to be the trend back

They say you never forget your first. In this case, my first is a hypercar and it’s a doozy. It boasts an 8.0-liter engine with 16 cylinders and four turbochargers, a price tag of more than four million dollars, and a top speed of 273 mph. Yep, my first hypercar drive is in the 2022

Sedan sales may be on the decline, but the situation is even worse when it comes to sporty two-door cars. As a result, most automakers have either scaled back the number of coupes and convertibles they offer or dropped the body styles altogether. Mercedes-Benz is one automaker scaling things back. For example, it’s preparing a