Goodbye, Blackwing: Cadillac CT4 and CT5 Might Be Replaced by EVs
Theyll allegedly ride on a more premium platform, too.
GM Killed the Only Apple CarPlay Retrofit for Its EVs
White Automotive has discontinued its CarPlay add-on after pressure from GM.
2025 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix preview
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
The 2025 Formula 1 World Championship continues this weekend with round two, the Chinese Grand Prix, taking place once again at the Shanghai International Circuit. The circuit stretches 3.4 miles and features 16 turns. It's known for fast corners, a smooth surface, and plenty of overtaking opportunities. Around 80% of a lap is spent cornering, so...
Karma reveals sultry Amaris series plug-in hybrid coupe
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Karma Automotive on Thursday unveiled the new Amaris series plug-in hybrid coupe during the company's first Create Karma product presentation event held in Irvine, California. Karma was gearing up to launch a separate coupe, the fully electric Kaveya, in 2026, but the company on Thursday said it would delay that model to 2027 due to changing...
Current Alfa Romeo Giulia Sticking Around in the US
The first-generation Stelvio will also remain on sale until the end of next year.
The Mercedes-AMG GT63 Pro Is Very Expensive
It starts at $197,050 and can hit 60 miles per hour in 3.1 seconds.
Bugatti Will Sell You a Tourbillon With Eight Exhaust Tips
It's part of a new package Bugatti created for its 1,800-horsepower V-16 hypercar.
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan pricing starts at $30,920
Volkswagen has announced the pricing for the third-generation 2025 Tiguan SUV, which starts at $30,920, including destination. The 2025 Tiguan has received a throughout rework, but one big change is that the third-row seats have been dropped from this generation. The Tiguan comes standard with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 201 horsepower. The entry-level Tiguan S comes standard with 17-inch wheels, LED headlights, LED taillights, heated body-color side mirrors and silver roof rails. Inside there's a 10.25-inch digital gauge... [read more]
Whoops: Ford Issues Even More Recalls to Fix Previously Botched Recalls
The automaker has issued 24 recalls in the first 12 weeks of the year.
Bugatti Tourbillon gains quipe Pur Sang package boasting 8 exhaust tips
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Bugatti's Tourbillon hypercar, with its carbon-fiber chassis and V-16 plug-in hybrid powertrain generating 1,775 hp, seems nearly perfect—but Bugatti has found a way to elevate it even further: adding eight exhaust tips. That’s more than the famous six exhaust tips of the iconic Type 57SC Atlantic and serves as a nod to the two banks...
Study: Used EV Prices Are Cratering
Prices of used electric cars have dropped 15 percent, with Tesla responsible for much of the decline.
F1 personality Eddie Jordan dies aged 76
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Eddie Jordan, the charismatic former Formula 1 team owner and television personality, has died at the age of 76. Born in Dublin in 1948, Jordan initially pursued a career in banking before discovering his passion for motorsport. He began racing karts in the early 1970s, eventually moving up to Formula Ford and Formula Three. However, he is best...
Honda and Acura EVs get access to Tesla Superchargers in June
Honda and Acura electric vehicle owners will now an easier time finding a public charger for their EV, since Honda has announced that owners will have access to Tesla Superchargers starting in June. This is when Honda will release its new NACS-CCS adapter, which can be purchased at a dealer, in June. Honda has not announced the pricing for the adapter. Future Honda and Acura EVs will come standard with a NACs port. The post Honda and Acura EVs get... [read more]
2027 Audi SQ9 spied for first time
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Audi finally appears to be preparing a full-size SUV to take on the likes of the BMW X7, Cadillac Escalade, and Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. A prototype for what is believed to be the first Audi Q9 has been spotted ahead of an expected debut early next year, which would likely mean a 2027 model-year arrival for the U.S. The prototype appears to be a...
The 2025 Audi RS3 Is Cheaper Than Its Rivals
With a $1,300 price increase, the new RS3 undercuts the BMW M2 and Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S.
AUDI, Not Audi, Is About to Show Its First Production Car
The newly founded AUDI brand in China is planning three models.
VW Golf GTI 50th Anniversary Edition Is Coming Soon
The Grand Touring Injection is getting the special-edition treatment.
The Final Toyota Supra Is Obscenely Expensive
It costs more than a fully loaded BMW M4 Competition xDrive.
The Volkswagen Tiguan Is Still Surprisingly Cheap
Despite some significant changes, VW keeps the price bump to a minimum.
A New Low: People Are Scalping DMV Appointments
Scalpers throughout Broward and Miami-Dade counties in Florida are attempting to sell DMV appointments for as much as $250.
Audi Is Already Considering a New TT Coupe
CEO Gernot Dllner wants the brand to get back in the sports car gameand it could draw inspiration from the original TT.
Mercedes-AMG plug-in hybrids recalled for loss of drive power
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for certain plug-in hybrid models from its AMG performance division due to a software error that may cause a loss of drive power. The affected models include the AMG S 63 E Performance, AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4-Door Coupe, AMG GT 63 S E Performance, AMG SL 63 S E Performance, and AMG GLC 63 S E Performance...
GM taps Nvidia AI chips for automated cars, factories
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
General Motors and Nvidia on Tuesday announced an expanded partnership to further leverage artificial intelligence in vehicle development, manufacturing, and the advancement of self-driving cars. GM has already been using Nvidia's powerful computer chips for training various AI models, but new aspects of the partnership will include using Nvidia's...
BMW Is Shocked By M5 Touring Demand
The automaker expected to make more sedans, but production is evenly split between the two variants.
Behold: The Greatest Engine Swap of All Time
This Ford Ranger lost its original engine in favor of something completely unexpected.
1965 Ford GT40 Roadster prototype that raced at Le Mans heads to auction
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
One of the 12 original Ford GT40 prototypes is headed for auction The car, bearing chassis no. GT/109, is one of only two surviving roadster examples The car was the only roadster prototype to race at Le Mans, which it did in 1965 A rare opportunity to own one of the original Ford GT40 prototypes is coming up soon. The 2025 edition of Mecum's...
Ferrari CEO says 40% of new customers are under 40
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
The average age of a Ferrari customer is heading lower, according to its CEO. In an interview with CNBC published on March 16, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna said 40% of new customers to the brand are below the age of 40. That compares to just 18 months ago, when he said that figure stood at 30%. It's an impressive result for a brand whose current...
