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Jay Leno has a large collection of Duesenbergs, but on this episode of “Jay Leno’s Garage” he checked out a 1932 Auburn 8-98 A from the defunct automaker’s sibling brand, and got the full story on this unrestored car from owner Rex Johnson. Named after its Auburn, Indiana, hometown, Auburn had its heyday under theContinue reading “Jay Leno drives an unrestored 1931 Auburn 8-98 A”

Maserati announced its electric vehicle plans, Mercedes-Benz offered us a ride in its EQS SUV, and the Genesis GV80 spawned a new range-topper. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority.Maserati presented its electric vehicle plans for the coming decade, and they’re much more expansive than previously thought. The Italian brand plans…

Patent documents reveal Ford is experimenting with hydrogen combustion engines. Not to be confused with fuel cell powertrains, the patent is for a conventional internal-combustion engine that would simply burn hydrogen in place of gasoline or diesel, a process that would result in zero harmful emissions. First spotted by Muscle Cars & Trucks…

BMW is adding 5G connectivity to certain models in the U.S., the automaker said on Thursday. The BMW i4 and iX electric vehicles can now connect to T-Mobile’s 5G network through an embedded SIM, or eSIM. As the name suggests, it’s a SIM card built into a device (in this case the car) that enablesContinue reading “BMW rolls out in-car 5G connectivity in US”

Ford’s Escape is set to come in for a major facelift, as evidenced by a camouflaged prototype recently spotted in the wild. The current Escape, known as a Kuga in some markets, was introduced for the 2020 model year with a rather lukewarm design that was made even more forgettable with the launch of theContinue reading “2023 Ford Escape spy shots: Major facelift on the way”

Audi has teased us with a pair of A6 E-Tron concepts, one a sedan and the other a stunning Avant wagon. Now we have the first spy shots of the production version. Yes, Audi is about to launch an electric A6, but the current gas-powered model will stick around for a few years still. FordContinue reading “2024 Audi A6 E-Tron, 2023 Ford Escape, 2022 VW Golf R: Car News Headlines”

After the long winter break, Formula One returns this weekend with the Bahrain Grand Prix, which takes place at the Bahrain International Circuit. The 2022 season brings a new car design, a new driver lineup, and a new race in Miami. We were also set for a record 23 rounds this season, though this hasContinue reading “2022 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix preview: New season gets underway”

My mother always said, “nothing’s perfect, Joel.” Mom tends to be correct most of the time. In the case of the 2022 VW Golf R, Mom’s sage advice proves to be correct once again. In the lead up to the debut of the fifth-generation Golf R, VW promised more power, more performance, and more technology.Continue reading “First drive review: 2022 Volkswagen Golf R hits on dynamics, misses on controls”

Audi’s A6 family is about to be expanded with an electric member, and a prototype has just been spotted. The electric variant is the A6 E-Tron, which Audi first previewed in 2021 with a thinly veiled concept version. The automaker followed up the original concept with an A6 Avant E-Tron concept just this week, hintingContinue reading “2024 Audi A6 E-Tron spy shots: Audi’s Tesla Model S rival takes shape”

Porsche just took another step forward into its electric future. On Friday, CEO Oliver Blume announced the third all-electric Porsche, while also confirming a hybrid 911, Porsche charging network, and EV sales mix of 80% by 2030. The next-generation 718 sports car will be an all-electric sports car, according to Blume, and it will notContinue reading “Porsche confirms 718 going electric as third EV, plans own charging network”