The latest episode of “Jay Leno’s Garage” features what could be called a proto-muscle car. It’s a 1964 Dodge Polara with a massive V-8 under the hood. The muscle car era is generally considered to have started in 1964 with the Pontiac GTO. But some cars fitting that template appeared before the GTO or, in
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BMW M turns 50 in 2022 and to celebrate will offer badges inspired by the emblems that adorned some of its early race cars. The badges will be offered as an alternative to the standard design, for buyers of BMW M cars or regular BMWs fitted with an M Sport package. The option will be
The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck could get a tailgating setup for its “Mega Power Frunk,” according to a patent application published in October. First spotted by The Drive, the patent details an integrated table and stereo system, letting owners move tailgating from the back of the truck to the front. It also
Dodge’s future is suddenly a lot clearer and it includes electrification but not Hellcats. We sat down with Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis at the 2021 LA auto show, and he laid out some of what will happen at Dodge over the next two years. Regarding Hellcat models, Kuniski confirmed to Motor Authority “I will have
A vintage Dodge concept car will cross the block at Mecum’s auction set for Kissimmee, Florida, in January. The Dodge Dart Swinger 340 concept debuted at the 1969 Chicago Auto Show, previewing the production Dodge Dart Swinger that debuted shortly after as a trim level for the compact Dart. Built by Alexander Brothers in Detroit,
We tested the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and we’re happy to confirm the redesigned SUV can handle the rigors of Moab while also delivering every day luxury. And it’s now more flexible than ever thanks to both two- and three-row versions on offer. 2022 BMW 2-Series Another vehicle we tested was the 2022 BMW 2-Series.
Ford’s plans to build an electric vehicle with startup EV maker Rivian are off, according to a Friday report from Automotive News (subscription required). Ford CEO Jim Farley told AN in an interview that the two companies have scrapped plans to jointly develop an EV. Farley said the company no longer needs Rivian’s help to
Before its scheduled destruction in various crash tests, Rimac CEO Mate Rimac took a prototype of the company’s Nevera electric hypercar for an off-road spin. The car is one of several pre-series models Rimac has used for demonstrations and public events since the Nevera’s unveiling earlier this year. However, this particular car has also been
Fisker Inc. on Wednesday unveiled a production-ready prototype of its 2023 Ocean electric crossover. The 2021 Los Angeles auto show introduction comes exactly one year prior to the targeted start of production on Nov. 17, 2022 at the Magna-Steyr plant in Graz, Austria. The Ocean will be offered in Sport, Ultra, and Extreme versions. The
Whenever I hear that a BMW has grown in a redesign, a little piece of me dies inside. This isn’t to solely impugn BMW. Model bloat happens at every automaker. But it especially hurts when it’s a BMW because that growth often makes the cars lose some of the edge that made them so fun
Dutch firm Ugur Sahin Design has reimagined the Ferrari F50. Dubbed Project Fenix, the concept was created to celebrate the firm’s 15th anniversary. The design’s integrated basket-handle rear wing and black body line are clear references to the original F50, but its larger front air intakes and slim headlights and taillights are more modern touches.
The 2022 GMC Hummer EV pickup truck could spawn a U.S. military vehicle, the head of General Motors Defense said in an interview with CNBC published on Thursday. GM plans to build prototypes of the militarized Hummer EV, dubbed “electric Light Reconnaissance Vehicle” (eLRV) in 2022 for evaluation by the U.S. Army, GM Defense President
BMW looks to be readying a sleeker, sexier design for its next-generation 5-Series. A prototype was spotted and reveals a number of clues about the new design. An electric 5-Series, likely dubbed the i5, is also coming. 2024 Porsche 911 Turbo S E-Hybrid test mule spy shots – Photo credit: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien The first hybrid 911,
A prototype of the 2023 Acura Integra broke cover, Nissan announced details surrounding the next-generation Nissan GT-R , and we spotted the hybrid Porsche 911. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Acura pulled the wraps off the 2023 Acura Integra. The iconic nameplate is set to return next year, and the
Bentley may have celebrated its centennial in 2019, but this week marks the 100th anniversary of the purchase of the first Bentley customer car. That car was a Bentley 3 Litre, bought by wealthy British racing enthusiast Noel van Raalte in 1921, according to a Bentley press release. Manufactured at Bentley’s original factory in Cricklewood,
A software update for the Porsche Taycan will create a “digital twin” of individual cars for remote monitoring and data analysis, Porsche announced last week. These “twins” will be created using data from onboard sensors, as well as information from maintenance and repairs, the automaker explained in a press release. The goal is to use
Hyundai recently revealed two restomods of important models from its past with electric powertrains. Over the weekend, the automaker unveiled an EV concept based on the first-generation Grandeur. Launched in 1986, the Grandeur was Hyundai’s first attempt at a flagship luxury sedan, setting the stage for today’s Genesis luxury brand. The Grandeur EV restomod retains
Dodge is making moves to cement itself as the place for performance in the Stellantis fold, both today and as the automaker adopts electrification in the years ahead. The latest salvo was the announcement on Monday of Never Lift, a two-year plan that will see Dodge make at least one major product announcement or other
After their moment in the spotlight is over, concept cars are often forgotten. But Volkswagen recently took a look back at eight of its concepts from the past 30 years, including some fairly unusual ones the world has forgotten about. One of the earliest concepts in VW’s retrospective is also one of the weirdest. Unveiled
Ford unveiled a V-8 powered Bronco this week, but you won’t be able to drive it on the street. That’s because it’s a customer race car designed for desert racing, and to prove its capability Ford will enter one in the Heavy Metal class of the 2022 Baja 1000. Aston Martin Valkyrie production in Gaydon,
Acura on Friday revealed the first details of the 2022 MDX Type S. Pricing for the SUV will start in the “high-$60,000 range,” with deliveries scheduled to start in December, Acura said in a press release. Instead of the standard MDX’s naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V-6, the Type S gets the same turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 as
Chevrolet unveiled its biggest, most powerful crate engine to date at the 2021 SEMA show this week, and now it’s offer a tease of this massive engine’s sound. The Chevrolet Performance ZZ632/1000 V-8 crate engine displaces 10.35 liters, or 632 cubic inches, and can rev to 7,000 rpm. Chevrolet Performance recently posted a short video on
Among the many Bronco builds unveiled for the 2021 SEMA show, BDS Suspension’s build stood out thanks to a two-door pickup-body conversion and rescue theme. The aftermarket suspension company provided a bit more detail on the build in a blog post. Dubbed “Fire Command,” the two-door Bronco was designed to help a fire chief get
Before the Hellcat was spawned, the Dodge Viper’s 8.3-liter V-10 was the top Mopar motor. Someone decided to swap one of those engines into a 2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, and the result is now up for auction via Hemmings. Note that this is the original Wrangler Unlimited. So instead of four doors, like the current
Volkswagen on Monday unveiled an updated Jetta . The updates are due for the 2022 model year and extend to our favorite variant, the Jetta GLI. The updates bring revised fascias including a more aggressive design for the range-topping GLI, along with new colors and wheel patterns, but the big news is the addition of
The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 debuted earlier this week with some impressive features, including the most powerful naturally aspirated production V-8 ever. Engineering Explained host Jason Fenske provides a deep dive into this 5.5-liter V-8, and compares it to the old Z06’s supercharged engine. Code-named LT6, the C8 Z06 engine produces 670 hp at 8,400
Land Rover revealed a redesigned Range Rover this week, with the new fifth-generation model to arrive at dealerships next spring as a 2022 model. While the exterior styling hasn’t changed all that much, underneath is a new platform that supports battery-electric powertrains and perhaps eventually hydrogen-electric powertrains. 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Chevrolet’s new Corvette Z06
The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 debuted, the Mazzanti Evantra Pura broke cover, and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL was announced. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 arrived to take on the world. With a flat-plane crank 5.5-liter V-8 that revs to 8,600 rpm and produces 670 hp
The first customer examples of GMC’s 2022 Hummer EV should be rolling off the line at General Motors’ Detroit-Hamtramck plant by the end of the year, and GMC is keen to preview some of the accessories that it will offer for the electric pickup truck and the planned SUV variant once the first examples are
A redesigned Kia Sportage is coming for the 2023 model year, and Kia on Wednesday provided U.S. specs on the vehicle that will go on sale in the first quarter of 2022. The redesigned Sportage has taken on a dramatic new look, with elements like a clamshell hood up front and the pinched leading edge