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When Bugatti was merged with Rimac’s hypercar business late last year to form the new company Bugatti Rimac, we’re sure many assumed that Bugatti would simply develop a replacement for the Chiron based on Rimac’s 1,914-hp Nevera electric hypercar. It turns out Rimac CEO and founder Mate Rimac, who is tasked with running the newContinue reading “Bugatti CEO says next hypercar will be a hybrid”

Famous car designer Henrik Fisker is back with a new electric-vehicle startup carrying the Fisker name, and the first product is a small battery-electric crossover called the Ocean. The handsome crossover, which was presented in production-intent form at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show, has been developed by Fisker on a bespoke version of aContinue reading “2023 Fisker Ocean electric crossover now in pre-production at Austrian plant”

Tesla has been bested, and not just in one way but in nearly all of them with one car: the Lucid Air. It’s the first car from Lucid Motors, and out the gate it’s a slap in the face to Musk and Co. With the most range of any production electric car, the most power,Continue reading “Review update: 2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance dethrones Tesla”

Audi is in the process of developing a mid-cycle update for its E-Tron and E-Tron Sportback electric SUVs, and a prototype has just been spotted. The prototype is for the updated E-Tron Sportback, but the changes seen here should also end up on the updated E-Tron, which is also out testing. The E-Tron arrived inContinue reading “2023 Audi E-Tron Sportback spy shots: Mid-cycle update to bring new styling, tech”

It’s been more than 50 years since the original aired, but rumor has it that a new “Bullitt” movie is in the works—with Steven Spielberg tipped as director. Citing anonymous sources, Deadline reported last week that the new movie won’t simply be a remake but a new story based on the character of Frank Bullitt,Continue reading “Steven Spielberg reportedly working on new “Bullitt” movie”

Oklahoma-based Classic Recreations has unveiled some stunning carbon-fiber bodied Mustangs in the recent past, and now it’s giving the Shelby Cobra the same treatment. Called the Diamond Edition in honor of Shelby American’s 60th anniversary, it reproduces the design of Shelby’s CSX Cobra replicas in beautiful carbon fiber. The body shell weighs…

Hyundai and Kia have filed a patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a sliding tailgate for SUVs. First spotted by New Nissan Z forum users, the application describes a tailgate mounted on tracks, not unlike a minivan’s sliding doors. It would slide up and onto the roof to open.Continue reading “Hyundai patents sliding tailgate design”

The new Ford Ranger Raptor was revealed this week, and it’s even better than we had expected. The high-performance mid-size pickup truck is due on sale in the U.S. in 2023, packing a 10-speed automatic, full-time four-wheel-drive system, and 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 power. Also revealed this week was a new three-wheeled sports car from…

Turbocharged engines are common in cars today, but that all started with the 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire featured on this episode of “Jay Leno’s Garage.” It was restored by Eric Jensen, who explains the car’s history and unique features. The Jetfire was introduced around the same time as a turbocharged version of the Chevrolet Corvair, leadingContinue reading “Jay Leno checks out one of the first turbocharged production cars”

We spotted the 2023 Kia Telluride, the 2022 Ford Bronco’s nearly sold out and has gained a new option, and we drove the 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The 2023 Kia Telluride was spotted undergoing cold weather testing on public roads. The three-row crossover SUVContinue reading “2023 Kia Telluride, 2022 Ford Bronco, 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S: The Week In Reverse”