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There’s been plenty of rumors in recent months that Volkswagen Group is considering entries for both Audi and Porsche in Formula One. It appears the green light has now been given as Reuters reported on Monday that VW Group CEO Herbert Diess announced that the decision has been made to allow both brands to enterContinue reading “VW Group CEO reportedly confirms Audi, Porsche F1 entries”

BMW is out testing an updated version of its 1-Series Hatchback, the current generation of which has been around since 2019. The updated 1-Series Hatchback should arrive sometime in 2023, and while we won’t see it in the U.S., changes made to the car should feature on a similarly updated version of the related 2-SeriesContinue reading “2023 BMW 1-Series Hatchback spy shots: Fresh look inside and out planned”

After driving the 2023 Lexus RZ 450e prototype with the traditional components, I hopped into the RZ with the yoke and steer-by-wire system. Three turns into my first lap and I thought I might be going nuts. Perhaps it was the European food, lack of sleep, or all the coffee that was keeping me awake,Continue reading “Lexus’ yoke and steer-by-wire system paves the way to the future”

Removable roof panels are great, until you have to find a place to store them. A September 2021 filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) indicates Jeep may be working on a solution for the Gladiator. First spotted by Muscle Cars & Trucks, the filing details a way of storing Gladiator roofContinue reading “Jeep patents way to store Gladiator roof panels on a bed tonneau cover”

A rare 1971 Chevrolet Corvette ZR2 convertible, one of only two ever made, will cross the block at Mecum’s Indianapolis auction this May, and it’s expected to draw a seven-figure bid. Quietly introduced as the successor to the race-bred L88 Corvette, the RPO ZR2 Special Purpose LS6 Engine Package (to use its full name) equippedContinue reading “One of only two Corvette ZR2 convertibles built heads to auction”

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class was redesigned for 2022, and this week we got our first look at the first of two planned AMG versions. The car is the new C 43, which as expected has downsized from a 6- to a 4-cylinder engine. Buyers after a bigger sport sedan should take a look at the GenesisContinue reading “2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43, 2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic, Koenigsegg Jesko: This Week’s Top Photos”

Bizi Ezerioha, the mad genius behind California tuner Bisimoto and its insane builds, recently visited Jay Leno’s Garage with an all-electric Porsche 935. Known for its distinctive aerodynamic bodywork, the Porsche 935 was one of the most successful race cars of the 1970s and 1980s. But Bisi is not one for convention, so he builtContinue reading “Bisimoto’s electric Porsche 935 K3V visits Jay Leno’s Garage”

The electric Chevrolet Corvette became more than a myth, we drove the 2022 Genesis G80 Sport, and Acura announced 2023 Integra prices. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. GM President Mark Reuss confirmed an electric Chevrolet Corvette is in the works. The executive noted that before the icon goes electric aContinue reading “Electric Chevrolet Corvette, 2022 Genesis G80 Sport, 2023 Acura Integra: The Week In Reverse”

It’s been five years since British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, chairman and founder of British chemicals giant Ineos, first announced plans to build a rugged, no-nonsense off-roader in the vein of the original Land Rover Defender, and now the company is just weeks out from the start of orders. The off-roader is the Ineos Grenadier SUV,Continue reading “Preview: Ineos Grenadier specs confirmed ahead of start of orders in May”

Bentley will unveil a new model May 10. It will be the automaker’s fifth model line, alongside the Continental GT coupe and convertible, Flying Spur sedan, and Bentayga SUV. Bentley said in a brief announcement that the new model “will sit in sumptuous comfort at the pinnacle of its range,” and will “combine luxury, technologyContinue reading “Bentley to expand lineup with fifth model, debuts May 10”