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Ferrari engineers have been spotted testing what’s thought to be a hardcore version of the SF90 Stradale. Such hardcore models, often referred to as Versione Speciale, Italian for “Special Version,” typically come at the end of a model’s run, with the last one being 2021’s 812 Competizione, which bookended the 812 Superfast. The SF90…

BMW has just launched the iX and i4 electric vehicles, as well as an electric version of the current 3-Series exclusively in China, but these will be superseded starting from 2025 by a new generation of BMW electrics based on a platform dubbed the Neue Klasse (German for “New Class”). The Neue Klasse platform isContinue reading “BMW’s Neue Klasse platform to be reserved for EVs, starting with 3-Series segment”

The past weekend saw the inaugural running of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix, one of two permanent U.S. races on the F1 calendar and soon to be one of three. The race was held at the newly built Miami International Autodrome, a temporary circuit that wraps around the Miami Dolphins’ Hard Rock Stadium, andContinue reading “Watch Bruno Senna lap the Miami Grand Prix circuit in the McLaren Artura”

Stellantis last summer confirmed plans for the launch of a plug-in hybrid by its Dodge brand in 2022, and now we have the first spy shots of a prototype. The vehicle is a compact crossover to be called the Dodge Hornet, and it’s set for a debut late this summer. The prototype confirms rumors thatContinue reading “2023 Dodge Hornet spy shots: Alfa Romeo Tonale twin spotted”

Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen denied Ferrari from claiming victory on Sunday at the inaugural Formula One Miami Grand Prix, which served as round five of the 2022 season and was held at the new Miami International Autodrome wrapping around the Hard Rock Stadium complex. Verstappen managed to hold off a late attack from Ferrari’sContinue reading “Verstappen holds off Leclerc at 2022 F1 Miami Grand Prix”

Ford has filed a patent application for a system to remotely rev engines. Remote engine start has been around for awhile, but a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on May 5 describes revving the engine beyond idle speeds while stationary. This would be controlled by a device suchContinue reading “Ford patents ability to remotely rev engine”

While formally classified as a station wagon, the 1966 Dodge Town Wagon Power Wagon’s four-wheel drive and three rows of seats made it a progenitor of modern full-size SUVs. A well-restored example of this burly machine was recently featured on “Jay Leno’s Garage,” and it’s a must-see for fans of classic wheels. This truck isn’tContinue reading “Dodge Town Wagon Power Wagon rumbles into Jay Leno’s Garage”

Ferrari this week revealed the latest one-off creation resulting from its Special Projects program. The new car is called the SP48 Unica, and it’s based on the F8 Tributo. Ferrari also made headlines this week with the announcement of a new V-12 engine. The automaker didn’t say when it will arrive but made strong hintsContinue reading “Ferrari SP48 Unica, Pagani C10, Lexus yoke: This Week’s Top Photos”

A 24 Hours of Daytona-winning Jaguar XJR-9 is headed to the seller’s block at RM Sotheby’s Monaco auction on May 14.The XJR-9 competed in the top GTP (Grand Touring Prototype) class of the IMSA GT Championship. Spanning the 1980s, the GTP era was arguably the most competitive in IMSA history, featuring iconic cars like theContinue reading “1988 Jaguar XJR-9 heads to auction”

We spotted the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, the DeLorean EV has a reveal date, and the Brabus 900 Crawler debuted. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Our spy photographer spotted 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, again, ahead of its May 10 debut. The next-generation Range Rover Sport appearsContinue reading “2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, DeLorean EV, Brabus 900 Crawler: The Week In Reverse”