Category Archives: Motor Authority

The average age of a Ferrari customer is heading lower, according to its CEO. In an interview with CNBC published on March 16, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna said 40% of new customers to the brand are below the age of 40. That compares to just 18 months ago, when he said that figure stood atContinue reading “Ferrari CEO says 40% of new customers are under 40”

BYD’s new Super e-Platform is claimed to add 250 miles of range in five minutes of charging The platform features a 1,000-volt electrical architecture The platform debuts soon in BYD EVs priced from about $37,000 China’s BYD, the world’s leader in electrified vehicles, is pushing the boundaries when it comes to EV charging, with itsContinue reading “BYD Super e-Platform sets new standard in EV charging”

Audi is reassessing its plan to phase out gas engines by 2026 due to slower-than-expected EV adoption Audi reported a nearly 12% drop in sales in 2024 and said it plans to cut 7,500 jobs by 2029 Audi CEO Gernot Döllner hinted at increased production in North America Audi CEO Gernot Döllner said the companyContinue reading “Audi rethinks plan to launch last gas car in 2026”

Redesigned versions of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia are coming soon The vehicles will ride on the STLA Large platform already found in the Dodge Charger and Jeep Wagoneer S Buyers will be able to choose from electric and hybrid powertrains Alfa Romeo will take the wraps off a redesigned Stelvio compact crossover laterContinue reading “Next-gen Alfa Romeo Stelvio debuts in 2025 on Dodge Charger platform”

Mazda currently uses a platform dedicated to electric vehicles in its EZ-6 electric sedan, which is sold in China. However, the platform, known as EPA1, is sourced from Chinese automaker Changan. Mazda is now developing its own dedicated EV platform, which is set to debut in 2027. On Tuesday, Mazda provided a first look atContinue reading “Mazda dedicated EV platform spawning first model in 2027”

Audi plans to cut 7,500 jobs by 2029 Porsche plans to cut 3,900 jobs by 2029 Both automakers saw sales decline in 2024 Audi and Porsche are the latest in a growing list of automakers announcing major job cuts. After Porsche announced last week that it will reduce its workforce by 3,900 jobs by 2029,Continue reading “Audi, Porsche to cut thousands of jobs by 2029”

Alpine has been spotted with a test mule for a modern A310 sports car The modern A310 is expected to arrive around 2028 and will be powered by batteries It will use the Alpine Performance Platform, which debuts in late 2026 in an electric A110 sports car Alpine is on a mission to deliver aContinue reading “2028 Alpine A310 spied: French 2+2 sports car to be revived”

Gordon Murray will unveil a new version of the T.33 supercar at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed The new version is likely a more hardcore S version of the V-12 supercar The Goodwood Festival of Speed’s Central Feature will be inspired by 60 years of Murray designs Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) will use theContinue reading “Track-focused GMA T.33 likely set for 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed”

Mild design tweaks don’t change the off-road Ram trucks’ capabilities Ram Power Wagon still has no direct competitor 2025 Ram Power Wagon costs $74,235 and Rebel HD costs $70,740 The competition woke up and realized there’s room to play in the heavy-duty off-road sandbox. But Ram doesn’t want to give an inch of a segmentContinue reading “Review: 2025 Ram Power Wagon and Rebel HD defend their mountain”

The Ford Explorer Timberline is getting mulched in favor of a new off-road trim with familiar nomenclature. Ford on Monday released an image of a Tremor badge—the same one that already appears on the F-150, Expedition, and Maverick—on the tailgate of an SUV. Ford didn’t explicitly say that it was an Explorer, but what’s visibleContinue reading “Ford Explorer Tremor teased as Timberline’s replacement”