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Toyota revealed the first member of its new BZ (Beyond Zero) sub-brand for electric vehicles last fall, and on Tuesday we got information specific to the U.S. market, including the all important pricing information. The first member is a small crossover called the BZ4X. It’s similar in size to the top-selling RAV4 and is due

The BMW X1 is already one of the better looking options in the compact crossover segment, and it looks like designers will up the wow factor for the next-generation model. Fresh prototypes for the redesigned X1 have been spotted, revealing some of the new styling themes. We should see it arrive later this year as

A Batmobile replica will be one of the featured lots at Mecum’s upcoming Indianapolis auction, scheduled for May 13-21. This car replicates the Batmobile from the 1989 “Batman” and 1992 “Batman Returns” movies directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton as the Dark Knight. This version is one of the most popular Batmobile iterations,

The Ford GT is almost at the end of the road, at least for this generation, but before it bows out we’ll see a few more special editions. Hot on the heels of the GT Alan Mann Heritage Edition unveiled during February’s 2022 Chicago Auto Show comes another Heritage Edition, this one honoring Holman-Moody. The

Smart on Thursday revealed the first model developed under the brand’s joint ownership by Mercedes-Benz and Geely. Recall, the two automakers established the 50:50 joint venture Smart Automobile in 2019, which is based in China and tasked with overseeing development and production of future electric Smarts—starting with a subcompact crossover appropriately labeled the #1. The

Hyundai’s largest people-mover is about to go under the knife. On Wednesday, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade was teased with refreshed styling. The three-row crossover SUV will April 13 at the New York auto show. 2023 Hyundai Palisade teased The teaser images reveal the updated Palisade will feature a new front end with a wider grille

Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday unveiled its third and final vehicle collaboration with the late Louis Vuitton fashion designer Virgil Abloh. While the previous collaborations were one offs, this is one is a limited-edition version of the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class sedan that will actually go on sale. It will be available in the United States later this year

The Geneva auto show will return in 2023, show organizers announced Monday. Dates for the revived auto show will be Tuesday, February 14, to Sunday, February 19, 2023, according to a Facebook post. The Geneva show was the first to be cancelled with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, shutting down in 2020 just days

A very early Ferrari LaFerrari test mule is headed to auction with RM Sotheby’s on May 14. Code-named M6, the test mule is based on a Ferrari 458 Italia that still looks largely stock on the outside. However, it features an early version of the LaFerrari’s hybrid powertrain, including a V-12 engine. This engine is

A Lotus SUV has been talked about for years, and now one is finally here. It’s called the Eletre, and it’s a mid-size electric SUV with performance that will put some supercars to shame. 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Another vehicle that’s been in the rumors for years is a U.S.-bound hot hatch from Toyota. It

The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla debuted, we drove the 2023 Mazda CX-50, and we piloted the 2022 Acura NSX Type S on a racetrack. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla was announced this week and is set to arrive this fall. With a 300-hp turbo-3, a

Insatiable demand for SUVs all over the globe but particularly in key markets such as China and the U.S. has led to companies even like Lotus, whose reputation is built on lightweight sports cars, joining the trend. But with its new Eletre revealed on Tuesday, there’s the chance Lotus will be able to live up

Vinfast plans to expand its production footprint almost as fast as its growing lineup. The Vietnamese electric vehicle startup, which was only established in 2017, presented five vehicles in January during the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show and confirmed at the time plans to start sales in the U.S. by the end of the year. Currently,

Even though Mercedes-Benz AMG replaced its GT Roadster last year with a redesigned 2022 SL, the coupe version of the GT sports car has stuck around and will soon be redesigned itself. The latest spy shots and video show a prototype for the redesigned GT, which we currently expect to be revealed late this year

Jay Leno is making a point of highlighting young car enthusiasts. His guest on a recent episode of “Jay Leno’s Garage” was 24-year-old Daniel Harrison, owner of a 1958 MG A he started restoring when he was 15. When he sees a cool car, Leno has made a habit of flagging down the owner and

The track-only version of Aston Martin’s Valkyrie hypercar was demonstrated in front of the public for the first time. The demonstration of the hardcore version, known as the Valkyrie AMR Pro, took place during the season-opening Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix. Hennessey Venom F5 high-speed testing Another hypercar in the headlines this week was Hennessey’s

We drove the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS, Ford patented a hydrogen combustion engine, and Jay Leno drove an unrestored 1931 Auburn 8-98 A. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority.Porsche put us behind the wheel of the 718 Cayman GT4 RS on the Streets of Willow circuit in California, and we

An Austrian startup company by the name Deus plans to unveil an electric hypercar in April at the 2022 New York International Auto Show. Deus on Thursday revealed the name of the car as Vayanne, and released new teaser photos. Details are light but both Italdesign and Williams Advanced Engineering have been confirmed as partners.

The Cadillac CT6 was dropped in the U.S. after 2020 but it is still on sale in China, and a new prototype sighting suggests that a redesigned version is now on the way. Cadillac engineers have been spotted testing a new full-size sedan that is thought to be a successor to the CT6. The prototype

One of the highlights during this past weekend’s season-opening Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit was an appearance by the Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro. The car is the more hardcore, track-only version of the already extreme Valkyrie road car, and it is destined to be built in a run of

French performance marque Alpine has plans to transform into an electric vehicle manufacturer with a three-car lineup, and now we have spy shots of one of its planned EVs. The EV is an electric crossover called the GT X-Over, and it’s due on sale in 2025. The vehicle is only at the test mule stage,

A 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 once owned by Steve McQueen is currently up for auction on Bring a Trailer.  The King of Cool bought the big Benz sedan new in 1972 and drove it until his death in 1980. While McQueen owned a wide variety of cars, the Mercedes’ black exterior and interior indicate

Jay Leno has a large collection of Duesenbergs, but on this episode of “Jay Leno’s Garage” he checked out a 1932 Auburn 8-98 A from the defunct automaker’s sibling brand, and got the full story on this unrestored car from owner Rex Johnson. Named after its Auburn, Indiana, hometown, Auburn had its heyday under the

Maserati has been out testing prototypes for a redesigned GranTurismo for over a year, but the latest tester is the first we’ve seen for a planned electric version of the car. Maserati is committed to offering an electric option on all of its cars by the middle of the decade, with the redesigned GranTurismo to

Ferrari has given us an early look at a race car based on the 296 GTB, which is currently in the works and shaping up to be a stunner. The race car is being developed in time for the 2023 motorsport season and will initially arrive in GT3 guise. It will serve as a direct

BMW is almost ready to reveal a new M3 Touring based on the latest G80 M3 generation, but it won’t actually be the first M3 to receive the longroof treatment. Just over two decades ago, BMW developed a prototype M3 Touring based on the E46 M3 generation on sale at the time. The production green

Cadillac on Friday provided the first look at a new Escalade V-Series model due for the 2023 model year. Cadillac is saving full details until the debut this spring, but a handful of official photos give us a good taste of what’s coming. They show sporty design elements like a front splitter, red brake calipers

When it comes to classic muscle cars, it’s hard to beat the second-generation Dodge Charger. An excellent example of this iconic Mopar machine is scheduled to cross the block at a Mecum auction in Glendale, Arizona, running March 16-19. This car is a 1970 Dodge Charge R/T with the 426-cubic-inch Hemi V-8. fed by dual

It’s been a long wait, but Volkswagen has finally launched a spiritual successor to the original Microbus. Yes, the iconic Bus has been reborn as an electric minivan with retro looks and modern tech, and we’ll see it for the 2024 model year. 2023 Lamborghini Aventador successor spy shots – Photo credit: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien Lamborghini was

Subaru on Friday announced that the current-generation Subaru WRX won’t get a higher-performance STI model for this generation. The reason? The company is examining how “future sports and performance cars should evolve to meet the needs of the changing marketplace and the regulations and requirements for greenhouse gasses (GHG), zero emissions vehicles (ZEV), and Corporate