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BMW M is cooking up a combination that’s sure to make fans salivate: an M3 wagon. The vehicle, to be known as the M3 Touring in most markets where it will be offered, was confirmed almost two years ago and has been regularly spotted testing since then, including at the Nürburgring and on some ofContinue reading “2023 BMW M3 Touring spy shots and video: Speedy wagon coming, but not to US”

The New York Police Department on Friday used the backdrop of the 2022 New York International Auto Show to reveal the first of its Ford Mustang Mach-E cop cars. The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services announced last December that city officials had chosen to order 184 of the electric crossovers for lawContinue reading “New York City reveals first Ford Mustang Mach-E electric police car”

Official photos of a new Chevrolet Seeker compact crossover have started to surface in China, including on popular consumer website Autohome. The Seeker is a new model expected to start sales in China later this year, and there’s a chance we see it in the U.S. as a prototype was recently spotted on local soil.Continue reading “China’s Chevy Seeker may preview US-bound compact crossover”

The pickup truck reigns supreme in the U.S., but new entries have tended to struggle due to the segment’s dominance by Detroit brands. Electrification may provide the opportunity for newcomers to find success, however. We’ve already seen this with Rivian which has racked up tens of thousands of orders for its R1T, as well asContinue reading “Electric pickup truck is “chance of a lifetime,” says VW’s US chief”

Porsche has been spotted testing what’s thought to be an electrified version of the updated 911 Carrera currently in the works. Porsche has been testing prototypes for an electrified version of the updated 911 Turbo for almost a year, but this is the first time we’ve seen a prototype for an electrified version of theContinue reading “2024 Porsche 911 hybrid spy shots and video: Electrified sports car on the way”

Carbon-ceramic brakes can substantially improve performance, but they’re also a lot more expensive than conventional brakes. This Engineering Explained video dives into why carbon-ceramic brakes are so expensive, and whether they’re worth the extra cost. Note that the video is sponsored by Brembo, a major manufacturer of both carbon-ceramic and…

A 1941 Lincoln Continental coupe owned by Hollywood legend Rita Hayworth is headed to auction via a Worldwide Auctioneers sale scheduled for April 23. Hayworth was one of Hollywood’s biggest stars in the prewar period, appearing in movies like “The Lady from Shanghai” and “My Gal Sal.” The Continental was a 24th birthday gift fromContinue reading “Rita Hayworth’s 1941 Lincoln Continental up for auction”

Lamborghini this week revealed the first of four new models due this year. It’s called the Huracan Tecnica, and it combines the power of the Huracan STO with the Huracan’s rear-wheel-drive setup. Genesis wowed us yet again with another coupe concept. The Korean marque plans to go the full-electric route with a six-model lineup byContinue reading “Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica, 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE, 2024 Maserati GranTurismo: This Week’s Top Photos”

The 1931 Bugatti Type 51 Dubos Coupe is a unique combination of coach-built bodywork and race car mechanicals. Now part of California’s Nethercutt Collection, it was recently featured on “Jay Leno’s Garage,” where Cameron Richards, vice president of the collection, explained its design and history. This car started out as a grand prix racer, and…

The 2024 Ford Mustang was spotted, the 2023 Kia Telluride debuted, and BMW revealed the 2023 X7. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Our spy photographer spotted the 2024 Ford Mustang undergoing track testing. We got a glimpse of the interior with only partial camouflage for the first time. Big screensContinue reading “2024 Ford Mustang, 2023 Kia Telluride, 2023 BMW X7: The Week In Reverse”