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A prototype for a redesigned Audi A4 has been spotted again. The prototype is for the A4 Avant wagon body style, but testers for the sedan should be out and about shortly. While Audi doesn’t offer the A4 Avant in the U.S., we still get the wagon body in A4 Allroad soft-roader guise. The currentContinue reading “2024 Audi A4 Avant spy shots and video: Redesigned A4 takes on evolutionary look”

Adam Driver will have to brush up on his Italian if rumors of the “Star Wars” actor being picked to play the lead role in an Enzo Ferrari biopic prove true. Deadline reported on Wednesday that Driver will play il Commendatore in the new film, instead of Hugh Jackman who was previously linked to theContinue reading “Adam Driver tipped to play Enzo Ferrari in new biopic”

Faraday Future on Wednesday announced a deal with South Korean company Myoung Shin concerning production of an electric crossover to be called the FF81. We wouldn’t blame you if you thought Faraday Future was well and truly dead, but the electric-vehicle startup is still kicking. It secured some fresh funding last year from Geely, asContinue reading “Faraday Future plans production of FF81 at former GM plant in South Korea from 2024”

BMW plans to update its 3-Series soon, and our latest spy shots show a prototype for the Touring wagon body style that’s offered overseas. The current 3-Series, the nameplate’s seventh generation, arrived in 2018 as a 2019 model. The updated version, which represents a mid-cycle refresh, should arrive in 2022 as a 2023 model. Sadly,Continue reading “2023 BMW 3-Series Touring spy shots: Updated wagon spied”

Aston Martin is discussing plans to return to top-level sports car racing, specifically in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the automaker’s chairman, Lawrence Stroll, told Autocar during Thursday’s reveal of the Aston Martin Formula One team’s 2022 race car. “We’ve never stopped racing in GT3 and GT4, and we won [the GTE Pro classContinue reading “Aston Martin boss hints at return to top-level sports car racing”

The Nissan Armada could ditch its V-8 engine in favor of a more fuel-efficient V-6 when it’s redesigned, according to a new report. Citing a dealer source, Automotive News (subscription required) reported on Tuesday that a redesigned Armada is due in late 2023 and will feature a twin-turbocharged V-6 as opposed to the current model’sContinue reading “Nissan Armada will reportedly downsize to twin-turbo V-6 with redesign”

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class will exit the United States market after the 2022 model year. The news was first reported on Thursday by Automotive News (subscription required), and confirmed to Motor Authority by Mercedes. “While the A-Class was extremely well received by our customers since its introduction in 2019, this decision is consistent with…

The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is powered by a naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V-8 making 670 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque, making it the world’s most powerful V-8 without forced induction, found in a production car. As this explainer from the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) shows, that’s partly down to some 19th century physicsContinue reading “Deep dive: How the 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06’s V-8 makes 670 naturally aspirated horsepower”

Bronco reservation holders have a new version of the Ford off-roader to choose from. The Blue Oval has just revealed the Bronco Everglades, a special-edition model with a factory-designed snorkel that helps delivers higher fording capability than any other Bronco variant. Ford also has a new Ranger Raptor in the works, and this time weContinue reading “2022 Ford Bronco Everglades, 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor, Singer Turbo Study: Car News Headlines”

Behold the new race car that reigning world champion Max Verstappen will pilot in the 2022 Formula One World Championship.Verstappen’s team, Red Bull Racing, revealed the RB18 on Wednesday, making it the second team to show its car for the new season. America’s Haas was the first time, having revealed its car, the VF-22, onContinue reading “2022 Red Bull Racing RB18 Formula One racer revealed”