Feds Ban General Motors from Selling Your Data
The FTC says GM can't sell data for five years following allegations of dubious data practices.
Ram 1500 REV electric truck won't have 500 miles of range
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Ram has canceled plans for its 1500 REV with a 229-kwh, 500-mile range battery The electric truck, due in 2026, will be offered exclusively with a 168-kwh, 350-mile range battery Ram will direct long-range customers to its 1500 Ramcharger series plug-in hybrid, which has 690 miles of range Ram's electric version of its 1500 pickup truck won't...
You Have to Read the UK Police's Damning Takedown of an Illegal Cybertruck
The Cybertruck can't be registered in the UK, but that didn't stop one owner from attempting to drive it around Manchester.
Ineos Grenadier back in production
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Ineos Automotive announced late Thursday that production of the rugged Grenadier SUV and Grenadier Quartermaster pickup truck has resumed at the vehicles' plant in Hambach, France. Production was paused last September after the Grenadier's seat supplier, Recaro Automotive, ceased production in July due to insolvency. Italian seat manufacturer...
Manthey ups performance of 991-gen 911 GT2 RS for $113,140
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Manthey-Racing has a new upgrade package for the 991-generation 911 GT2 RS The upgrades focus on the aerodynamics and chassis, rather than the powertrain Manthey has also launched a similar upgrade package for the 992-generation 911 GT3 RS The 991-generation Porsche 911 GT2 RS, offered from 2018-2020, is already among the fastest production cars...
2026 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport body-on-frame SUV spied
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Mitsubishi is developing a new Pajero Sport, the current generation of which is sold as the Montero Sport in some markets Sales of the midsize SUV are expected to start in 2026, though a U.S. launch is unlikely Mitsubishi may also be planning a new version of the larger Pajero/Montero, thanks to a new partnership with Honda and Nissan Mitsubishi...
Experience the Miami Concours Like Never Before With an Exclusive VIP Ticket for the Moore Private Members' Club
For the first time, this years event introduces a groundbreaking VIP experience.
New Mercedes S-Class Coupe Hits the Trademark Office
One is an AMG, and the other is a Maybach with a split rear window.
Hero 911 Dakar Owner Treks 20,000 Miles Through Asia on Epic Road Trip
The trip from Vietnam to the Gobi Desert and back took 75 days.
Someone Just Crashed This Ferrari F40 in the UK
Thankfully, nobody was hurt. But this iconic supercar might be a total loss.
Special Alpina B8 GT marks transition to BMW takeover
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Alpina has unveiled the B8 GT Hommage Burkard Bovensiepen The tuned BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe packs 625 hp and will hit 62 mph in only 3.3 seconds Alpina plans to build just 99 examples German performance marque Alpina agreed in 2022 to have its brand acquired by BMW in a deal that will see BMW take over production of Alpina vehicles at the end of...
Jeep Admits It Went 'Too Far' With Wagoneer Pricing
The automaker wants to rebuild trust with consumers, and it starts by bringing prices back down to earth.
2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid unveiled
It's been two years since Subaru unveiled the latest generation Crosstrek SUV, but we've been wondering when a hybrid version would arrive. Subaru has announced that the Crosstrek Hybrid will arrive at the end of this year as a 2026 model. The last Crosstrek Hybrid was a plug-in hybrid, but it wasn't great with only 148 horsepower and 17 miles of EV range. This time the Crosstrek Hybrid gets a much improved hybrid system, but it's not a plug-in hybrid... [read more]
Mercedes Admits It 'Lost Some Customers' After Dropping V-8 in C63
AMG boss Michael Schiebe says his company should've "explained the technology" better to salespeople and customers.
Lexus says goodbye to the RC coupe
Coupes continue to disappear from the market and now we have to say goodbye to another one. Lexus has announced that production of the RC and RC F will be discontinued at the end of this year. o celebrate the end of the RC and RC F models there are a few small updates for the 2025 model year. The RC F will only be offered in one version, Final Edition. The RC F Final Edition build's upon last year's... [read more]
Italdesign Quintessenza hides 1,000-hp of Elaphe in-wheel electric motors
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Elaphe has a new in-wheel electric motor that can be used for hybrids or EVs Elaphe previewed the motor at 2025 CES in the Italdesign Quintessenza concept car The motor delivers a continuous 268 hp and peak 342 hp Legendary Italian design house Italdesign, now owned by the Volkswagen Group, showcased an updated version of its Quintessenza concept...
Honda Wants to Kick Renault Out of the Nissan Merger, Report Says
Honda is hoping Nissan can buy back Renault's shares. But it'll cost billions.
2025 Lexus RC is final version of svelte coupe
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
The Lexus RC bows out after the 2025 model year An RC F Final Edition celebrates the coupe's run Pricing for the 2025 RC starts at $47,620, including destination Lexus has introduced Final Edition versions of the RC and its high-performance RC F flagship, signaling the upcoming end of production for the sleek coupes, expected in November. The RC...
Polestar 5 lands in 2025, Polestar 7 announced as small SUV
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Polestar is working on a small SUV to be called the Polestar 7 The 7 will be built in Europe and replace the 2 as Polestar's entry-level vehicle Polestar will launch the 5 midsize sedan and possibly the 6 sports car before the arrival of the 7 Swedish electric performance brand Polestar made several major announcements on Thursday, including...
Lexus RC and RC F Final Editions launched in Japan
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Lexus has introduced Final Edition variants of the RC and its high-performance RC F flagship in Japan, marking the upcoming end of production for the svelte coupes, expected in November. The RC, which first launched in 2013, is among the oldest models in Lexus's current lineup. As of now, similar Final Edition offerings for other markets have not...
Porsche reportedly mulls new generation of gas Macan
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Porsche may launch a new generation of the gas Macan Electric Macan sales are off to a good start but long-term performance is uncertain Porsche sees continued high demand for gas engines in luxury segments The slowing growth in demand for electric vehicles may result in Porsche reversing its decision to offer its second-generation Macan...
The B8 GT Is Alpina's Most Powerful Car Ever
It's conveniently down by just one horsepower compared to the M5 CS, BMW's most potent gas-only car.
A New Porsche Macan With Gas Engines Could Happen
An insider says Porsche is worried about the Macan EV's long-term sales, so a new ICE model might become necessary.
Toyota Crowned Best-Selling Car Company of 2024
It's the fifth year in a row that Toyota has taken the top spot.
2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport arrives soon as part of refresh
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
The Honda CR-V will be updated for the 2026 model year Among the updates will be a rugged CR-V TrailSport model The smaller Honda HR-V will also be updated for the 2026 model year An updated Honda CR-V debuts later this year as a 2026 model, and Honda has confirmed it will feature a rugged TrailSport model. Honda made the announcement on Jan. 15...
This Toyota Crown Is Cosplaying as a Ferrari Purosangue
Ferrari cease and desist order coming in 3... 2...1...
Acura RSX to return as a performance EV crossover
Acura has revealed a photo and a bit of information on their first in-house developed EV, the RSX. The first-generation Acura RSX debuted in the US for the 2002 model year as a small liftback sports coupe occupying the bottom of the Acura range. This second-generation RSX continues the model line in name only as it will be a performance crossover EV. Acura released a camouflaged photo depicting the rear three-quarter view of the upcoming RSX. In it, we can... [read more]
