One-of-one 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing heads to auction
By news@motorauthority.com (Stephen Edelstein)
A unique 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing coupe is scheduled to hit the auction block on April 1 at Mecum Auctions' Glendale, Arizona, sale. Just 1,400 Gullwing coupes were built between 1954 and 1957, but only one looked like this. It's the only Gullwing to leave the factory in Mittelgrun (German for "medium green") paint, which is also repeated...
SVE's 2023 Yenko/SC Camaro gets supercharged up to 1,150 hp for $85,995
By news@motorauthority.com (Stephen Edelstein)
Specialty Vehicle Engineering (SVE) has a new Yenko-badged 2023 Chevrolet Camaro, this time with up to 1,150 hp. Based in Tom's River New Jersey, SVE licenses the rights to the Yenko trademark made famous by dealership Yenko Chevrolet with special-order muscle cars in the 1960s. It applies that legendary name to an array of modified vehicles...
Lamborghini LB744 Confirmed For March 29 Debut As Aventador Successor
We are only a week away from the world premiere of the electrified V12 supercar.
These Are Your Ultimate Fun/Reliable Two-Car Dream Garages
Reliability and entertainment: The two ideals of car buying. Most people either want a reliable car, something sturdy and trustworthy for endless commutes, or a fun car, where those commutes become something to look forward to. But why settle for one or the other? Earlier this week, we asked for your picks for a fun Read more...
2024 Peugeot 2008 Facelift Spied In Base Trim With Steelies
The lower-spec crossover has halogen turn signals.
See The New BMW M5 Testing At And Around The Nrburgring
The V8 is staying, but it will be joined by an electric motor.
2023 Hyundai Verna Debuts As India's Accent Smallish Sedan
It's chock-full of features, including ventilated seats and dual screens.
BMW M340i Autobahn Run Shows You Don't Always Need An M3
With just a few engine tweaks, the M Performance wagon becomes a monster.
Germany Backtracks on Internal-Combustion Ban With Proposed Exemption for E-Fuels
In February, the European Union banned the sale of new cars with internal combustion engines starting in 2035. The ban across the organizations 27 member countries has been in the works for years. However, support for the ban hasnt been universal. Several countries have voiced concerns about the relatively short Read more...
Fresh-From-Box Ferrari FXX Engine Can Be Yours Until End Of Month
It's a new old stock engine, complete with inlets, airbox, ancillaries, and loom.
Netflix Casts Gabriel Leone as Ayrton Senna in Upcoming F1 Miniseries
Like it or not, Netflixs Formula 1: Drive to Survive continues to corral F1 fans new and old, and the streaming giant is unsurprisingly eager to keep that positive associate between itself and the pinnacle of global motorsport rolling. It tried this about a year-and-a-half ago with a documentary about Michael Read more...
Aston Martin DB11 Facelift Spy Photos Reveal Styling Updates And New Grille
In addition to the restyled front and rear, the car gets a new infotainment system that speaks with a proper British accent.
This Lego Defender 90 Is the Cheapest Way to Get a Vintage Land Rover
The current Land Rover Defender is nicely designed, comfortable, incredibly capable off-road and can be ordered with a 518-hp V8. And yet, it just doesnt have the same charm as the Defender it replaced. Theres just something special about the classic design. But if you cant justify buying a bare-bones off-roader Read more...
Chevrolet Tahoe Refresh Spied For The First Time In High Country Trim
New headlights are visible through the front camo, and it looks like redesigned exhaust outlets are in store at the rear.
Feds Investigating Honda Civic For Potential Steering Issues
Owners are complaining of sticky steering.
Water Main Break Creates Massive Sinkhole at Cleveland Intersection
A water main break at an intersection in downtown Cleveland, Ohio quickly escalated to terrifying proportions. Once maintenance crews got the break under control, a gaping hole formed. The intersection sinkhole billowed steam into the sky and was large enough to swallow an entire car. While local authorities Read more...
NuCamp Introduces Leaf And Linen Signature Series With Comfy-Looking Cabin
This model is limited to 80 units.
Tesla Is No Longer Junk
Tesla was, among other things, the very first company with a market value of over $1 trillion to also be junk-rated , meaning that the agencies that rate corporate debt regarded Teslas as reasonably risky. But then one of those agencies, S&P Global Ratings, said last year that it was upgrading Tesla out of junk Read more...
Ferrari Customer Data Stolen in Apparent Cyberattack
Yesterday, Ferrari revealed a cyber incident the fun, business-friendly name for a hack. It seems that attackers gained access to names, addresses, and contact info of Ferrari customers , and threatened to release the information unless the company paid up. Ferrari responded by hiring a cybersecurity company to Read more...
Multiple State Lawmakers Call on Hyundai and Kia to Do Something About Thefts
As thefts of vulnerable vehicles continue to happen across the country, USA Today reports that lawmakers in multiple states are calling on Hyundai and Kia to do more to stop them. Read more...
Watch A Modified Power Wheels Porsche Tow A Full-Size Military Humvee
The tiny EV can reach speeds of over 60 miles per hour.
Flight Attendants Arrested for Allegedly Smuggling Drugs in 154 Toothpaste Tubes
Four Vietnam Airlines flight attendants were arrested last Thursday after a flight from Paris, France to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. During a routine security clearance check, customs officers at Tan Son Nhat International Airport allegedly detected drugs in the crews luggage, as Vice reports . However, the method used Read more...
Scientists Have Figured Out How to Create Wormholes For Transportation Across Space
Weve all seen sci-fi movies that show people traveling across deep space at a moments notice. Usually, those spaceships make use of a jump to lightspeed, hyperspace or even some way of jumping across space with ease . Well now, a team of scientists from the UK has outlined a way to create wormholes that might let us Read more...
One-two finish for Toyota in 2023 WEC's opening round, Ferrari makes podium
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
The 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship got underway last week with the 1000 Miles of Sebring. The race was significant for two main reasons. It saw the new LMDh category of cars compete for the first time in the premier Hypercar class alongside cars from the existing LMH category. And it saw Ferrari make a return to top-level endurance racing...
Watch a Motorcycle Racer Barely Miss an Ambulance Crossing a Hot Track
Motorcycle rider Daniel Alexander almost struck an ambulance that was crossing a hot track at Georgias Roebling Road Raceway during a race on Sunday, March 19. Alexander caught the near-miss on his forward-facing camera; he was forced to take evasive action by leaving the track, which resulted in a crash. Dwayne A. Read more...
10 Sports Cars That Stole Their Headlights and Taillights From Other Vehicles
Cars sharing parts . It happens all the time, but it often happens under the surface , where body panels must be peeled back to reveal components manufactured by a common source. Thats not the case with these 10 performance and luxury cars that borrowed headlights and taillights from more modest nameplates. This Read more...
Lamborghini Posts Record Profit For 2022, 56% Better Than Last Year
The company has an 18-month waiting list of orders.
This Rideshare Service Wants You to Go Luxury
Outside of this business, most people wont ever get to experience a super luxury car in their day-to-day lives. Unless, you know, youre one of the few who win the lottery or are otherwise rich. And for most people, thats fine, as a luxury car is probably a pretty low priority. But that isnt to say that people Read more...
