9:03 PM ET Associated Press BRISTOL, Tenn. — Brittany Force made the quickest run in Bristol Dragway history Friday, powering to the provisional No. 1 spot in Top Fuel qualifying at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Force blistered the track record at Thunder Valley with a 3.682-second run at 328.94 mph. She’s in position for
If you’ve done some scrolling through the car enthusiast’s side of YouTube or have wondered what it would be like to install an engine into a children’s toy, then you might have come across Grind Hard Plumbing Co. With over 1.2 million subscribers, this rather unique team of mechanics has a truly novel approach to
It looks like today’s the first day of deliveries for the refreshed Model X at a very small event where a handful of vehicles were delivered to new customers. Let’s take a peek inside! TMC Forum user sunnyvaletree uploaded the above image of the delivery and added a short video below of the event and
The 2020 Mazda CX-30 that arrived in the U.S. on Wednesday at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show raises big questions about small crossovers in the Mazda lineup. It would seem as if the larger CX-30 would replace the CX-3 subcompact crossover, but instead it slots between the CX-3 and CX-5, Mazda spokesman Drew Carey
A redesigned 2022 Lexus LX based on the latest 300-series Toyota Land Cruiser was revealed this week. It boasts a new platform, a more potent powertrain, and a plush interior that should make the German alternatives nervous. 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Another new vehicle in the headlines this week was the 2021 Ford
It’s a shame that Ford isn’t building an RS version of the current-generation Focus but the existing ST model is still a very impressive performer, as this video shows. The guys from Motor in Australia recently headed to a local drag strip with a Focus ST and set about seeing just how quick it can
May 30, 2021 INDIANAPOLIS — On Saturday morning, roughly 24 hours before the start of the 2021 Indianapolis 500, an impromptu meeting of Indy’s most exclusive club took place as the drivers meeting of this year’s 33 competitors was being adjourned. A.J. Foyt, Al Unser Sr. and Rick Mears, the only four-time winners over 104
What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Ford Maverick? What does it compare to? The 2022 Ford Maverick joins Ford’s pickup family as its smallest, newest member. There’s not an ounce of feigned utility in the new Mav: it may be the only vehicle that can lure drivers out of other trucks and out of
The driver of this Mercedes-Benz E-Class should be thanking their lucky stars that they aren’t injured or didn’t seriously damage their car after a frighteningly close call on a highway in Taiwan. Footage of the near-miss was recently shared to YouTube after appearing to have been initially posted to TikTok. It was filmed from the
Donuts! Powerslides! Dukes of Hazzard stuff! What do these all result from? Oversteer! On the premiere episode of The Racing Line presented by Tire Rack, pro driver Randy Pobst shows you what oversteer is all about. The Racing Line presented by Tire Rack is the new performance driving series hosted by pro driver and Motor
Tesla accustomed us to adjusting prices and estimated delivery times of its electric cars in the U.S. almost weekly now, but unfortunately in most cases the changes are not favorable to customers. After the Model 3/Model Y price and estimated delivery time increases in early October, now the company has updated delivery times of three
If cars had astrological years, 2020 will be the year of the small crossover. That’s our takeaway from the unofficial start of the new car year—the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show, which runs through December 1, where precocious 2021 vehicles strut their stuff on the silver floor, and those 2020 models late in the womb
The Toyota GR Yaris is one of the most talked-about hot hatches to launch in the last decade and Doug DeMuro recently had the opportunity to test it out. Sadly, the GR Yaris is not sold in the United States so the example featured in this review is actually a Mexican model that the owner
Jun 20, 2021 Alvin Kamara has officially become a two-sport star. The New Orleans Saints running back was named as NASCAR’s first-ever growth and engagement advisor on Sunday, continuing his growing relationship with the sport over the past year. “I’m excited they carved out a role for me,” Kamara said Sunday. “I got an office.
What kind of car is the 2022 Lexus NX? What does it compare to? The 2022 Lexus NX is a five-seat crossover SUV that’s been revamped for the new model year with a dramatic shape, a plug-in hybrid model, and a massive touchscreen-driven infotainment system. It’s a competitor for vehicles like the Acura RDX, Infiniti
Airport parking lots are huge and sometimes you may have a hard time locating your car after a long flight. Unlike most travelers who eventually find their way back to their cars, there are a few vehicles that have been abandoned for unknown reasons. The Pittsburg International Airport decided it was time to clear up
By Joey Klender Posted on October 15, 2021 The Tesla Model S Plaid will make its television debut on an episode of “Jay Leno’s Garage” on November 10th. In the episode, the former late-night TV show host will get behind the wheel of the Model S Plaid at Famoso Raceway, where the all-electric flagship sedan
If you drive a lot on the highway and think mileage really matters, yet you’re still not ready to turn in your gas card for a charging-network app, the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid might prove the perfect choice when it arrives in a few months. With the Sonata Hybrid’s debut at the 2020 Chicago Auto
In this article VOW3-DE The all-electric Porsche Taycan Turbo. Source: Porsche AG In a sign that drivers are increasingly embracing battery electric models, sales of the Porsche Taycan surpassed those of the company’s influential, high performance 911 series, according to numbers the company released Friday. The Taycan is Porsche’s first battery electric vehicle, and was
We drove the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, the 2022 Lexus LX 600 broke cover, and we spotted the 2023 Honda CIvic Type R, again. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We drove the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and found its performance is worthy of the GT badge. Buyers can
Getty Images More electric vehicles were registered than diesel cars for the second month in a row in July, according to car industry figures. It is the third time battery electric vehicles have overtaken diesel in the past two years. However, new car registrations fell by almost a third, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and
Getty Images UK car production fell sharply last month, marking the worst July performance for the industry since 1956, a trade group has said. The global microchip shortage, staff being affected by the so-called pingdemic, and shutdowns meant just 53,438 cars were built in the month. That was a drop of 37.6% compared to July
Toyota Toyota is resuming operations of its autonomous vehicles at the Paralympic Games village in Tokyo following an accident. Services of the e-Palette pods were halted after a vehicle hit a visually impaired athlete last week. The athlete was not seriously injured, but he had to pull out of an event due to cuts and
The 2020 Chicago Auto Show kicked off auto show season and gave car shoppers a preview of what they can expect on dealer lots later this year. The new cars shown off on Thursday’s media day ranged from pure performance to posh and practical. We’ll stick with the latter, even though the $750,000 Liquid Carbon
Getty Images The global shortage of computer chips has had a significant impact on the car industry and is unlikely to improve before the end of the year, according to Vauxhall Motors. Vauxhall’s managing director, Paul Willcox, told the BBC that the industry was facing a “problem” for the next two or three months. However,
What kind of car is the 2022 Audi E-Tron? What does it compare to? The 2022 Audi E-Tron electric crossover SUV seats five. Offered in SUV or Sportback body styles, it’s a rival for the Tesla Model X. Is the 2022 Audi E-Tron a good car? Review continues below Yes, just make sure you’re good
Australian police caught a 41-year-old man after he allegedly used a stolen front-end loader tractor to steal two dirtbikes from a motorcycle store in the middle of the night. Video of the incident shows a front-end loader with a boom attached being used to break through the motorcycle shop window. The man then attached straps
I’m admittedly only a couple years into the world of electric skateboards, immersing myself in the technology after seeing people zoom by me on the strand in the South Bay of Los Angeles. One name that continually came up has been Backfire Skateboards, which just recently unveiled its Hammer all-terrain electric board, and I got
In terms of odd-looking production cars, it’s hard to beat the Aptera 3 EV that was unveiled late last year. The Aptera 3 EV takes the form of a three-wheeler with an aerodynamic design that has a 100 kWh battery pack and a drag coefficient of just 0.13. Aptera claims it can travel more than
A bunch of pickup truck and SUV drivers recently decided it would be a good idea to stop in the middle of Highway 1 in California and proceed to do a bunch of burnouts and donuts, all while blocking traffic. Footage of this incident filmed from the helmet-mounted camera of a motorcyclist was recently shared