The Last V-12 Ferrari To Win Le Mans Is for Sale
This 1964 Ferrari 250 LM could bring over $26 million when it goes up for auction in February.
AC's Cobra GT gets price cut with new entry-level engine
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Christmas has come early for fans of the modern AC Cobra GT. AC on Monday announced a new 2.0-liter engine option that will bring the starting price of the retro sports car down to a targeted 235,000 British pounds (approximately $294,400). Final pricing and specifications will be announced closer to the market launch next year, though AC...
2025 Nissan Murano pricing starts $41,860
Nissan has announced the pricing for the redesigned 2025 Nissan Murano, which starts at $41,860. The 2025 Murano has finally been redesigned giving it a more modern look. Under the hood the old V6 is gone and now the Murano is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with 241 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. Some of the available features include a panoramic moonroof; heated, ventilated and massaging front seats; heated rear seats; and 64-color ambient lighting. On the tech... [read more]
First retail 2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1 heads to auction
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
The first retail 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will be sold at Barrett-Jackson's upcoming Scottsdale auction All proceeds from the first ZR1's sale will benefit the American Red Cross Customer deliveries for the ZR1 are scheduled to start in early 2025 With the arrival of the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1and its mid-engine layout and screaming...
It's Official: Honda and Nissan Planning Merger for 2026
If approved, the two Japanese brands would be owned by a new holding company, making it one of the biggest carmakers in the world.
Honda and Nissan plan to merge by 2026
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Honda and Nissan are discussing a merger that could be finalized in 2026 Mitsubishi has been invited to join the party Nissan, in particular, is struggling, and an insider recently warned the automaker only has 12–14 months to survive On Monday Honda and Nissan confirmed merger talks are underway with a signed agreement for timelines and a...
Nio's budget EV brand Firefly launches with $20,000 hatch
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Nio may not have the widespread recognition of Tesla or fellow Chinese EV maker BYD, but it has launched two new EV brands within the past year to drive sales by offering lower-priced EVs compared to its premium models. The second of these brands, the youth-oriented Firefly, was formally launched on Dec. 21 during the Nio Day 2024 gathering held...
VW Group, union agree to cut 35,000 jobs, nix German plant closures
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
VW Group and workers agreed to 35,000 job cuts in Germany by 2030 The job cuts will be via retirements and voluntary measures Further cost savings will come from efficiency drives at plants and R&D teams Volkswagen Group and officials representing its workers reached an agreement on Dec. 20 to shed as many as 35,000 jobs in Germany by 2030...
Santa's Here: The Greatest Rally Video of the Year Has Arrived
The holiday season reaches full swing when Girardo & Co. deliver their vintage-rally video to its rightful place under our Rothman's-liveried tree.
M3 Touring vs RS4 Avant: The Ultimate Winter Test
This AWD showdown between Audi Quattro and BMW xDrive might surprise you.
Porsche Designed This Sick-Looking Spaceship For a New Video Game
Naughty Dog's new game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, will feature this futuristic Porsche-designed ship.
Stellantis developing heated wheel-well liners
By news@motorauthority.com (Stephen Edelstein)
Stellantis is looking to patent heated wheel wells to keep snow and ice from building up during winter driving. This feature is described in a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Oct. 31, 2024, but filed by Stellantis Apr. 25, 2023. As described in the filing, it would rely on an electric heating...
Watch This AWD-Swapped Corvette Go Seven Seconds in the Quarter-Mile
This C3 Corvette uses the drivetrain from a GMC Typhoon, and makes nearly 2000 horsepower.
This 23,000-Mile Saturn Ion Redline Might be the Cleanest Example Left
What might be the coolest Saturn ever was a rare beast, but this mint example is ripe for the taking.
Mercedes-Benz recalls 33,456 vehicles due to detaching sunroofs
By news@motorauthority.com (Stephen Edelstein)
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 33,456 older luxury cars because their glass sunroof panels may not be properly secured. The recall encompasses a number of different vehicles from model years 2001 to 2011, including CLK-Class coupes, E-Class sedans and wagons, CLS-Class sedans, and sedan, coupe, and wagon body styles of the compact Mercedes-Benz...
Rick Hendrick Is About to Overpay for the First 2025 Corvette ZR1
Let someone else have a chance already, Rick.
Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster Kaiju revealed as wild overlander
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
The U.K.'s Ineos continues to showcase the versatility of its Grenadier off-roader with the reveal on Wednesday of the Grenadier Quartermaster Kaiju, a wild overlander built to conquer Australia's harsh terrain. The Grenadier Quartermaster is the pickup sibling to the Grenadier SUV, and the new Kaiju version—its name derived from the...
Volkswagen Strikes a Deal With Union, Won't Close Factories After All
VW's factory jobs will be protected until at least 2030.
Foxconn Is Also Reportedly Interested in a Stake in Nissan
A senior executive from the Taiwanese company is in France to discuss the purchase with Renault.
Ex-Nissan CEO Ghosn Says Merger With Honda Is a 'Desperate Move'
The embattled former executive says the Japanese government is pushing Honda into the deal for the benefit of the economy.
Shelby Cobra replica from Bad Boys heads to auction
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
A Shelby Cobra replica allegedly used for filming of 1995's "Bad Boys" is headed for auction The car is claimed to be one of two examples used for filming and the only one to have survived unscathed The car will go under the hammer at Mecum's 2025 Kissimmee auction While most fans associate the Porsche 911 Turbo owned by Will Smith's character...
Production of Fiat and Maserati EVs Will Stay Paused Over Slow Sales
Stellantis is extending the Fiat 500e production stoppage until January 20, while Maserati EV production is paused until February 3.
Alfa Romeo builds first customer example of modern 33 Stradale
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
The modern Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is now in production The sultry supercar will be built in a run of only 33 cars Power comes from a twin-turbocharged V-6 as standard but buyers can request an electric powertrain The first customer example of the modern Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale has been completed, a little more than a year after the sultry supercar...
How Will Cupra Succeed in the US?
CEO Wayne Griffiths tells us how the brand is set up for success in one of the world's toughest markets: America.
RB F1 team signs Isack Hadjar as driver for 2025
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
The RB Formula 1 team, a feeder team to the multiple world championship-winning Red Bull Racing, on Friday named Isack Hadjar as a driver for 2025. He will race alongside current RB driver Yuki Tsunoda in the new season. Hadjar, 20, is a French driver who has been a participant in Red Bull's driver development program since 2022, joining alumni...
BMW has been testing an electric M2 since 2018
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
BMW M built an electric M2 prototype in 2018 The electric M2 prototype was nicknamed “The Beast” because it was uncontrollable Lessons learned from the program will benefit an electric M3 headed to showrooms later this decade BMW M is working on an electric M3 as its first dedicated performance car powered by batteries. The electric M3...
Toyota Launches Japan's First Plug-In Hybrid Minivan
The Alphard and Vellfire PHEVs can cover 45 miles in electric mode.
The New Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Has a Front Center Seat
Complete technical specifications show the old V-6 is gone, but the new four-cylinder hybrid has more power.
2025 Corvette ZR1 hits 9s, posts fastest 0-60 mph time yet
By news@motorauthority.com (Stephen Edelstein)
The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 lives up to expectations by setting new performance benchmarks, including the quickest-ever 0-60 mph time for a production Corvette. The new ZR1 will reach 60 mph from a standstill in 2.3 seconds, and run the quarter mile in 9.6 seconds, both with the optional ZTK Performance Package, Chevy confirmed Thursday in a...