Ferrari Hypercar Spotted With Microphones Next To Exhaust Tips
The prototype had numerous vents and a giant rear wing.
Stuntman Sets Guinness Record Driving Truck On Side Wheels Through Tight Gap
This was the Italian stuntman's third attempt.
2024 Suzuki Swift Previewed With Concept Heading To Japan Mobility Show
The full reveal is set for the end of this month.
Chery To Launch Three Brands Selling SUVs In Europe By End Of 2025
The Omoda 5 will go on sale in Spain later this year.
Getting Down And Dirty With Extreme E In Sardinia
For three seasons, all-electric racing series Extreme E has been touring the world hosting closely-fought off-road races. At each event, teams made up of a male and female driver face off in a whirlwind of dirt, dust and carnage. After that, the whole show is packed up and shipped off to a new far-flung location . Its Read more...
Elon Musk Sued For Pushing Online Neo-Nazi Conspiracy About Innocent College Kid
A college kid swept up in a false online conspiracy theory involving neo-Nazis perpetuated by one of the most powerful people on Earth will have his day in court after filing a defamation suit against Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Read more...
Ford Still Makes A Single Cab Ranger, But It's Called The Volkswagen Amarok
Under its Volkswagen badge, the new Amarok is basically a new Ford Ranger . The Amarok and Ranger are not-so-distant cousins thanks to a partnership between VW and Ford, which agreed to build the midsize truck for the German automaker. This makes the lack of a single cab, stick-shift Ranger in the U.S. all the more Read more...
Porsche's "Race Car Formula" Applied To Vision 357 R Concept
Here's what it would look like if Porsche took the reimagined 357 concept racing.
Ford To Cancel All Dealer Stock Orders Of The 2023 F-150 Lightning After Quality Control Check
It looks as if Ford is taking its quality control seriously. Seriously enough that The Detroit Free Press says that all 2023 dealer stock orders of the F-150 Lightning have been canceled in the U.S. Read more...
FIA approves Andretti Global's F1 bid
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
The FIA, the governing body of the Formula 1 World Championship, on Monday announced it has approved Andretti Global's bid to enter the sport as a new 11th team. Andretti Global, run by Michael Andretti, owner of successful IndyCar team Andretti Autosport and son of 1978 F1 world champion Mario Andretti, has the backing of General Motors for its...
Hankook's All-Seasons Embarrass Most Dedicated Winter Tires In Comparison Test
Even if your car has all-wheel drive, if you live in an area where winter temperatures get below freezing, its a good idea to get a set of winter tires . Switching them out with your summer tires each fall and spring can be annoying, but its a lot less annoying than ending up in a snow drift or rear-ending a car Read more...
Apocalypse Nirvana lifts and modifies Rivian R1T
By news@motorauthority.com (Stephen Edelstein)
Florida-based Apocalypse Manufacturing has put its unique spin on internal-combustion off-roaders such as the Jeep Wrangler and Ram 1500 TRX, but now it's going electric. The Apocalypse Nirvana is a modified Rivian R1T with bigger tires and steroidal bodywork. The Nirvana measures 81 inches tall, 91 inches wide, and 214 inches long. That's 2.8...
The BMW i7 M70 Left Me Wondering What 'M' Is
To many enthusiasts, the M brand has been in a long decline. Its not clear exactly when that decline started. To some of them, BMW screwed up when it put a V8 in the M3 , eschewing the naturally aspirated four and six-cylinder engines of the first three acts. For many, BMW jumped the shark when it M-ized crossovers Read more...
Doing Their Part: Detroit Area Strip Club Lets Striking Auto Workers In For Free
Seeing workers stand up and support each other is a beautiful thing, and thats precisely what is happening at one Detroit-area strip club . Dream Girls Detroit in Lincoln Park, Michigan, is offering free admission to United Auto Workers members for the duration of their strike against the Big Three automakers , Read more...
Tesla Model Y updated in China
Updates have been announced for the Tesla Model Y in China. These updates include a new dark finish for the standard Gemini wheel covers and a configurable ambient light strip across the front of the dash, similar to what we've seen in the updated Model 3, though less extensive in its application. The Chinese Tesla Model Y is also a bit faster than before, with a 0-100 km/h time of 5.9 seconds. Coming on the heels of an extensive Tesla... [read more]
Abandoned Superyacht Is Still Burning $2,000 A Day In Just Fuel Costs
You remember the Alfa Nero, right? The superyacht abandoned by a Russian oligarch , seized by Antigua , and later sold to a former Google CEO for four percent of the island nations GDP ? Well, unfortunately for Antigua, that sale fell through earlier this month leaving the country on the hook once again for thousands Read more...
Youtuber Jailed On Piracy Charges Has 57-Vehicle Collection Auctioned Off By Feds
A once popular Youtuber who was known for buying a bunch of cars and showcasing them on his channel has had those cars seized and theyre now being sold off. Road & Track reports Omi In A Hellcats entire 57 vehicle collection is up for auction. If you have deep enough pockets you can score a deal on some exotic Read more...
Porsche celebrates 75 years of legendary cars and racers at Rennsport Reunion 7: A mega gallery
By news@motorauthority.com (Kirk Bell)
We come to car brands for different reasons. Maybe your dad drove a car that became special to you. Or your uncle gave you a ride in one. Perhaps a cool car was featured in a movie you loved, or you remember the excitement of races seen either in person or on TV. Then you get deeper into a brand and learn about its history, its accomplishments...
Daimler fuel cell semi travels 650 miles with one fill
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Daimler Truck last week announced the successful trial of its Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck prototype, which saw the hydrogen-electric semi-trailer truck complete 1,047 kilometers on a single fill of hydrogen, or 650 miles. The journey, completed with zero CO2 emissions, saw the truck cross Germany, starting from Woerth am Rhein and ending in Berlin...
Let Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale Designer Take You On Tour Of New Supercar
Alfa Romeo may build more one-off or few-off models in the future.
FIA Approves Andretti's F1 Bid But Andretti Isn't In Just Yet
One hurdle down, one more to go. The Fdration Internationale de lAutomobile (FIA), international motorsports governing body, has approved Andretti Globals application to join Formula 1 . However, the FIA doesnt have the final say on whether or not a team can join the world championship. Andretti will now need to Read more...
HSV Maloo R8 LSA, Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness: Today's Car News
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
The HSV Maloo is an Aussie-built sport truck powered by a supercharged V-8, and one is coming for sale in the U.S. It will go under the hammer at an auction in Chattanooga in mid-October, and in addition to featuring a power bump to 625 hp it also features a left-hand-drive conversion. The Subaru Crosstrek has been redesigned for the 2024 model...
Driving Porsche's Own 959 Is Like Science Fiction
Ive seen things you people wouldnt believe. Read more...
Tesla's Third-Quarter Deliveries Were Even Lower Than Already Lowered Expectations
The numbers are in, and during the third quarter of 2023, Tesla shipped 435,059 vehicles. Thats a good bit less than the 466,140 cars it shipped in the second quarter, but it doesnt come as a complete surprise. Analysts were already expecting fewer deliveries last quarter, but they didnt expect such a significant Read more...
GM Developing Right-Hand Drive Cadillac EVs
Look for General Motors to expand the number of right-hand-drive (RHD) vehicles as the company looks to expand into international markets. The automaker is looking to increase the number of RHD models it offers internationally beyond the current C8 Corvette, the only GM vehicle offered in RHD from the factory, according to a report at GM Authority . The sites report quotes unnamed sources as saying that RHD versions of numerous Cadillac EV models are currently being developed, and only... [read more]
The BMW i5 Is The Impossible Burger Of Electric Sedans
Theres a common trope in automotive writing its common to bemoan the death of the ICE, and complain that EVs will never match the soul and spirit of gas-powered cars. Chuck in tacky, if not straight-up hackneyed metaphors comparing electric vehicles to vegan meals; a piece of fruit dressed to look like meat will Read more...
Porsche 962 Group C race car up for sale
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
The Porsche 962 is considered by many, racing fans and experts alike, to be one of the most successful race cars in motorsports history. Introduced in 1984 as the successor the equally impressive 956, the 962 remained competitive right into the 1990s, dominating both Group C in Europe and the original IMSA GTP class in North America. Now is...
Tesla Misses Its Own Cybertruck Launch Date, Again
Happy Monday! Its October 2, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more...
