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Mercedes-Benz is currently out testing prototypes for a redesigned E-Class expected to go on sale in 2023 as a 2024 model. The prototypes are for the regular E-Class, but the variant we’re most interested in is the E 63 sledgehammer from AMG. Autocar reported last week that a new E 63 is definitely coming, albeit

Like it or not, software will become much more of a defining feature in cars going forward. It means competency in software development is a must for major automakers, though at the same time there are also significant opportunities for revenue growth. Stellantis highlighted this on Tuesday with an announcement that it is targeting approximately

Acura’s current flagship may be a hybrid supercar but the automaker is looking more toward battery-electric vehicles for its future lineup. That’s according to Emile Korkor, assistant vice president of Acura national sales, who in an interview with Automotive News (subscription required) published on Monday said Acura, rather than parent company Honda, will spearhead the

The 1960s are considered the golden age of the American muscle car, but the 1968 Pontiac Firebird Sprint featured on this episode of “Jay Leno’s Garage” shows that Detroit automakers weren’t only focused on V-8s and quarter-mile times. Instead of the V-8 engines offered in other performance versions of the Firebird, the Sprint had an

BMW this week revealed the Concept XM as a preview of a standalone model from BMW M coming next year, the first from the company since the M1 supercar launched half a century ago. Previously thought to be called an X8, the XM will be a high-performance crossover packing up to 750 hp from a

We drove the 2022 Honda Civic Si, the BMW Concept XM debuted, and we spotted the 2024 Volkswagen ID.Buzz. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We drove the redesigned 2022 Honda Civic Si and found you don’t need to be rich or have access to a racetrack to have fun in

Nissan this week unveiled a lunar rover prototype in partnership with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The automaker and JAXA have been working together on this project since January 2020, Nissan said in a press release. Nissan said it’s applying motor-control knowhow from the Leaf and the e-4orce (pronounced e-Force) electric all-wheel drive system

Few places are more demanding on a sports car than Sonoma Raceway just north of San Francisco, with its blind crests, limited runoff, and bumpy braking zones. But that’s where Hyundai chose to give the automotive media our first extended crack at both the 2022 Elantra N. That shows a lot of confidence in the

Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday announced it will partner with Woburn, Massachusetts-based Factorial Energy to develop solid-state batteries for future electric vehicles. The announcement comes just a month after a similar partnership was announced between Hyundai Motor Group and Factorial. It also comes the same week Nissan announced it will start offering cars with solid-state batteries by

BMW is preparing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the M1 mid-engine sports car, but it’s going to do it with a crossover SUV. On Monday, at Art Basel’s 2021 Miami Beach show, the BMW Concept XM was unveiled with a plug-in hybrid powertrain and eye-grabbing design. It’s a preview of the production XM planned

F1 team founder, and principal, Frank Williams died Sunday at the age of 79 after being admitted to the hospital on Friday, according to the Williams family and team. Williams never stopped overcoming adversity or challenges put in his path. In 2019 he became the longest-serving F1 team principal, after having run two racing teams

A prototype for BMW’s next-generation 7-Series has been spotted again. The tester is for a battery-electric version that’s likely to feature some styling elements distinct to the rest of the 7-Series lineup, like a sealed-off grille. It may also have a unique name, such as “i7.” Other shots show prototypes with internal-combustion engines. 2023 BMW

The Dodge Hellcats’ date with death has been set, the Polestar 5 was teased, and we drove the 2022 Hyundai Elantra N. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis told Motor Authority the Dodge Hellcats as we know them today will only exist through the end of 2023.

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

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