Category: Auto

2027 Audi SQ9 spied for first time

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...

Deep dive: Bugatti Tourbillon aerodynamics

The Bugatti Tourbillon’s standout feature is an 1,800-hp plug-in hybrid powertrain built around a high-revving V-16, but Bugatti didn’t forget about the aerodynamic work needed...

2025 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix preview

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....

Volvo CEO hints at future without wagons

Limited resources mean Volvo may skip redesigning its wagons, according to CEO To boost sales, Volvo may introduce new variants of other body styles Current...

Deep dive: Koenigsegg Gemera’s drivetrain

As the automaker’s first four-seater, the Koenigsegg Gemera proved to be an engineering challenge not only in terms of performance, but packaging, as CEO Christian...

2026 Kia EV3 GT spied for first time

The Kia EV3 electric subcompact crossover is getting a GT performance flagship The new EV3 GT is likely powered by a dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain Peak...

Alpine A390 teased, debuts May 27

Alpine is months away from the reveal of its second EV, the A390 performance crossover The A390 starts production in 2025 at Alpine’s Dieppe plant...

Ram might bring back the hood ornament

Stellantis is considering bringing back hood ornaments for its Ram pickup trucks, a new patent filing indicates. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark...

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2026 Jeep Cherokee spied for first time

A redesigned Jeep Cherokee is expected to debut in 2025 Latest prototype sighting points to a bigger, brawnier design for the new Cherokee Jeep officials...

Aston Martin scales back electric-car plans

Aston Martin has scaled back its plans for future electric cars It will stay partnered with Lucid and Mercedes-Benz for powertrain pieces Some gas engines...

BMW teases first M3 CS Touring

BMW is about to take the performance of its M3 Touring station wagon sold overseas up a notch with the launch of a hardcore CS...

Ram midsize truck confirmed for 2027

A successor to the Dakota should begin production by 2027, 16 years after the Dakota was discontinued The UAW pressured Stellantis to keep its commitment...

2026 Mazda CX-5 spied for first time

Mazda has been spotted testing prototypes for a third-generation CX-5 The new CX-5 is expected to debut later this year, likely as a 2026 model...

Porsche made an in-wheel electric motor in 1900

In-wheel motors are now a much-discussed topic for performance electric vehicles, but Ferdinand Porsche, the founder of the Porsche engineering company and father to Ferry...

Ineos Grenadier back in production

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,...

Ken Block’s Hoonitruck heads to auction

Ken Block’s “Hoonitruck,” a heavily modified 1977 Ford F-150 used in the late rally driver and viral-video star’s “Gymkhana” series, will be up for grabs...

Why the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N won

Six vehicles competed for Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2025, five of them EVs Five of the competitors are considered crossovers or SUVs The...

“I see a very strong recovery”

Ponz Pandikuthira, chief planning officer of Nissan Americas, sees strong momentum as it refreshes its portfolio Nissan has redesigned profitable QX80 and Armada, sees good...

Rivian patents heated headlight lenses

Modern LED headlights have a problem: They’re bright, compact, and energy-efficient, but they don’t generate as much heat as HID or halogen lights. That means...

Cars that didn’t make the cut

The list of contenders for Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2025 started at nearly 30 vehicles, ranging from pickup trucks and SUVs to luxury...

Bugatti Tourbillon chassis deep dive

The Bugatti Tourbillon marks a new era for the supercar builder not only by using a plug-in hybrid powertrain, but with the debut of a...

Ford patents its steer-by-wire system

Ford is following other automakers in developing a steer-by-wire system, a recently discovered patent filing shows. The filing in question was published by the United...

2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid spied for first time

Sixth-generation Subaru Forester gains hybrid powertrain in 2025 Powertrain will likely be new Strong Hybrid with uprated electric motor Rugged Forester Wilderness also in the...

Why the Nissan GT-R is known as Godzilla

The Nissan GT-R earned its nickname of Godzilla The nickname was given to the R32 GT-R by Wheels magazine in 1989 The Australian Touring Car Championship...