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Honda on Monday provided a first look at its redesigned HR-V that arrives at dealerships this summer as a 2023 model.The new subcompact crossover features a handsome design with a long hood, LED lights at both ends, and black trim that almost gives it a rugged appearance. Don’t be surprised if Honda ends up offeringContinue reading “Preview: 2023 Honda HR-V revealed with rugged looks”

The original Mercedes-Benz G-Class stuck around for four decades and was given multiple updates over the years to keep it fresh. We’re not sure how long Mercedes plans to keep the current G-Class on the shelf before giving it a redesign, but it looks like the automaker will at least give the vehicle periodic updatesContinue reading “2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class spy shots and video: First update for SUV icon’s second generation”

Organizers of the Beijing auto show, officially Auto China, announced on Sunday that this year’s show, which was scheduled for April 21-30, has been postponed indefinitely. Via a WeChat post, the organizers cited the rising number of Covid-19 cases in China at present as the cause, and said it was monitoring the situation. China isContinue reading “2022 Beijing auto show postponed due to Covid-19”

A driver’s license is usually required for getting behind the wheel of a car, but the U.K.’s TrackDays is letting kids aged 10 to 17 take the wheel of a Ferrari 458 Italia or Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Spyder Performante on racetracks. Kids get six miles of track driving with a professional in the passenger seatContinue reading “Your 10-year old can now drive a Ferrari or Lamborghini around the Top Gear Test Track”

A very early Ferrari LaFerrari test mule is headed to auction with RM Sotheby’s on May 14. Code-named M6, the test mule is based on a Ferrari 458 Italia that still looks largely stock on the outside. However, it features an early version of the LaFerrari’s hybrid powertrain, including a V-12 engine. This engine isContinue reading “Ferrari LaFerrari test mule headed to auction”

A Lotus SUV has been talked about for years, and now one is finally here. It’s called the Eletre, and it’s a mid-size electric SUV with performance that will put some supercars to shame. Another vehicle that’s been in the rumors for years is a U.S.-bound hot hatch from Toyota. It was finally revealed thisContinue reading “2024 Lotus Eletre, 2023 Audi Q6 E-Tron, 2023 Ford F-150 Rattler: This Week’s Top Photos”

U.K.-based Ferrari specialist GTO Engineering has recreated the schematics for the Ferrari 250 series using modern computer aided design (CAD) tools.Manufactured from 1959 to 1964, the 250 series encompassed numerous models, most famously the 250 GTO, which has set records as the world’s most valuable collector car. A complete set of schematics…

The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla debuted, we drove the 2023 Mazda CX-50, and we piloted the 2022 Acura NSX Type S on a racetrack. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla was announced this week and is set to arrive this fall. With a 300-hp turbo-3, aContinue reading “2023 Toyota GR Corolla, 2023 Mazda CX-50, 2022 Acura NSX Type S: The Week In Reverse”

General Motors has received more than 65,000 reservations for the 2022 GMC Hummer EV pickup truck, and is looking to expand production to meet demand, according to a CNBC report. The number of reservations is higher than expected, global vice president of GMC Duncan Aldred said in an interview with CNBC. The number of peopleContinue reading “GM can’t build the GMC Hummer EV fast enough, working to increase production”

A little known but significant Italian sports car brand has been revived, and production of its first new car in decades is now complete. We are of course talking about Bizzarrini, the company founded in 1964 by Ferrari 250 GTO engineer Giotto Bizzarrini and responsible for the stunning 5300 GT sports car. The original BizzarriniContinue reading “Revived Bizzarrini completes first 5300 GT continuation car”