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Faraday Future is edging closer to the start of production of its FF91, an electric crossover first unveiled to the world in early 2017. The California-based electric-vehicle startup on Wednesday unveiled the first production-intent example of the FF91 at its plant in Hanford, California, and said the first customer examples remain on track to enter

The McLaren P1 launched almost a decade ago was a pioneer when it came to using electrification in high-performance applications. Remember when hybrid technology was synonymous with the Toyota Prius? One of the holy trinity of hybrid hypercars, together with the Ferrari LaFerrari and Porsche 918 Spyder, the P1 combined a powerful V-8 with an

Mercedes-Benz has a redesigned 2022 C-Class on its way to showrooms shortly and once again the nameplate will offer performance versions developed by Mercedes-Benz AMG. Our latest spy shots show a prototype for a redesigned version of the sporty C43, in its wagon body style. The C43 sedan has also been spied. Unfortunately, the new

Toyota and Yamaha are developing a hydrogen-powered V-8 to demonstrate how internal-combustion engines can survive in a world without fossil fuels. Unlike the hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain used in the Toyota Mirai, in which hydrogen is used to generate electricity, this prototype engine simply burns hydrogen in place of gasoline, leaving water as the only emissions.

Toyota may be looking to keep the manual transmission alive in electric vehicles. A series of patent applications spotted by Toyota BZ Forum users describe a way for EV drivers to shift themselves. Most electric cars only have one or two forward gears, and that wouldn’t change here. The patent documents describe a shifter and

We drove the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, we spotted the 2024 Ford Mustang convertible, and SVE announced the 2022 GMC Syclone. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. On a spectacular California morning, we drove the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing on twisty roads as the sun rose over the Pacific ocean. While

Nissan and Infiniti on Thursday teased new EVs to be built at Nissan’s Canton, Mississippi, factory beginning in 2025. It’s possible the duo will include a Nissan EV and a luxury Infiniti sibling model. Infiniti has teased the possibility of an electric model as far back as 2012, but hasn’t launched one yet. The teaser

Prototypes for a redesigned Ford Mustang started surfacing recently and our latest spy shots show a likely tester for the seventh-generation ‘Stang’s convertible body style. Compared to previous prototypes, the new tester is much more heavily camouflaged, especially around its roof section. The profile of the roof is also different, being much closer to that

Though it doesn’t get much attention, Audi’s A6 remains one of the most handsome offerings in the mid-size sedan segment. It’s now about to be updated, and fortunately it doesn’t look like the designers are mucking around with the car’s styling. The current A6 arrived in 2018 as a 2019 model. We expect the updated

It looks like one of the biggest, baddest SUVs in production, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, is about to get a whole lot tougher with the arrival of a new 4×4 Squared variant. Offered on the previous-generation G-Class in G550 guise, the 4×4 Squared option saw the iconic SUV fitted with some serious off-road gear, including portal

The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class family is about to be updated, and prototypes for updated versions of some members are currently out testing. Our latest spy shots show a prototype for an updated version of the GLE 63 Coupe from AMG. The current GLE-Class arrived in 2019 as a 2020 model, and in Mercedes tradition should be

Volvo is adopting a process called “mega casting” for aluminum parts in order to simplify manufacturing of future electric vehicles. Mega casting will be implemented at Volvo’s Torslanda, Sweden, factory as part of a $1 billion investment to upgrade the plant for EV production, Volvo said last week. The process involves use of large single

We spent time in the 2022 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Xtreme Recon, Ford patented a magnetic truck bed, and Jay Leno revealed why he doesn’t have any Ferraris. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. There’s something Jeep Wrangler buyers can still get that no Ford Bronco buyer can option: a V-8

The Nissan Armada could ditch its V-8 engine in favor of a more fuel-efficient V-6 when it’s redesigned, according to a new report. Citing a dealer source, Automotive News (subscription required) reported on Tuesday that a redesigned Armada is due in late 2023 and will feature a twin-turbocharged V-6 as opposed to the current model’s

Nissan launched a redesigned Frontier for the 2022 model year, and the new mid-size pickup truck is not only a huge improvement on its predecessor, it also outshines some of the competition. As a result, the new Frontier is likely to appeal to more than just your average work truck buyer. Nissan is well aware

When the 2023 Mini Cooper lineup goes into production on March 1 three new special editions will come online, dubbed Resolute, Untold, and Untamed. On Tuesday, Mini announced the three special editions, which will start from $36,750 when they reach dealerships. Green and gray must be Mini’s colors for 2023 because that’s the common theme

Stellantis premium brand DS has shown it can build vehicles capable of competing with German offerings, at least when it comes to appearance and technology. Now the French marque wants to take on its rivals in the electric performance arena. DS on Monday presented the E-Tense Performance prototype, which it described as a rolling laboratory

Jay Leno’s car collection encompasses a wide variety of marques, from the familiar to the very esoteric. But one name is missing: Ferrari. In a December 2021 appearance on the podcast “Cars and Culture,” Leno explained why he doesn’t own a single car with the Prancing Horse badge. “I just never liked dealing with the

Porsche was out testing an electric Macan that’s set for launch in 2023. The electric Macan is a true next-generation design, but it won’t immediately replace the current gas-powered crossover as Porsche plans to sell both side-by-side for a few years. 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera facelift spy shots – Photo credit: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien Porsche was also

We played in the 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor, slid behind the wheel of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS, and saw the reveal of the Aston Martin DBX707. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We found ourselves behind the wheel of the 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor during a Minnesota snow storm and experienced

It was -22 degrees farenheight this morning in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I know this because I live here, and it was cold. But we have fun with the cold. We let people vote on the names of our snowplows, in fact. Last year, Minnesotans chose Plowy McPlowFace as the name for one of the machines that

Former boxing champion Floyd Mayweather has entered NASCAR as the co-owner of The Money Team Racing. TMT Racing will run a partial Cup schedule in 2022 with Kaz Grala behind the wheel of the No. 50 Chevrolet. “I love fast cars and I love to compete. I know NASCAR will not be easy, but anything

The V-8’s death in most 2022 Mercedes-Benz models didn’t last long. On Tuesday, Motor Authority confirmed Mercedes-Benz will open order banks on February 2 at 3 pm ET for the GLE-, GLS-, and G-Class models with twin-turbo V-8s under their hoods. Dealers received a notice, which MA has seen and verified to be real, last Friday

Before it was wiped out in the Great Depression, Duesenberg was one of the greatest American automakers. This 1929 Duesenberg Model J Murphy Convertible Coupe scheduled to be auctioned off by Mecum this March shows how the company achieved its stellar reputation. Much of that reputation was built on engines that were among the most powerful

The Ford Mustang is finally set to enter the IMSA SportsCar Championship, with the car’s first season of competition locked in for 2024. The Blue Oval on Friday announced plans to develop a Mustang GT3 race car in partnership with Multimatic, the Canadian motorsport and engineering company that builds Ford’s GT supercar, as well as

Ford’s Bronco Raptor finally arrived this week, and it’s even wilder than we had imagined. The high-performance off-roader combines a 400-plus-hp twin-turbo V-6 with the suspension of the bigger F-150 Raptor, enabling it to handle speeds of over 100 mph on essentially any terrain. 2023 Toyota Sequoia A redesigned Toyota Sequoia sharing a platform with

An extremely rare 1988 Audi 200 Quattro “Nardo 6000” used in a speed record attempt is heading to auction with Bonhams on Feb. 3. In 1988, then-Audi CEO Ferdinand Piëch decided to break speed records held by the Mercedes-Benz C111 diesel prototype since 1978. Three identical Audi 200 Quattro sedans were specially prepared for the

Jeep kicked off the arrival of its redesigned Grand Cherokee early last year by launching a new three-row variant dubbed the Grand Cherokee L, priced from a very reasonable $38,690 for the 2021 model year. The regular two-row version of the redesigned Grand Cherokee went on sale late last year as a 2022 model, priced

Porsche on Thursday provided an early look at its sports prototype race car being developed for the new LMDh (Le Mans Daytona hybrid) class that will serve as a top category for both the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA SportsCar Championship from 2023. Porsche will enter its LMDh racer in both the WEC and

Toyota on Tuesday revealed a redesigned 2023 Sequoia and confirmed the new full-size SUV for a showroom appearance this summer. Last redesigned for the 2008 model year, the Sequoia was definitely in need of renewal. The good news is that this isn’t a simple update but a ground-up redesign where nothing is shared with the