Toyota Classic, Audi 1000S, Blue Bird Bus: The Dopest Cars I Found For Sale Online
Folks, its a Friday once again. In fact, its my last day seeing you all for some time Im spending much of next week out in Vegas, bopping around on a shiny new middleweight adventure bike. Itll be a welcome change from here, where I bop around on a decade-old middleweight adventure bike. I have broad tastes in Read more...
Finally, A Campaign I Can Get Behind
Im a big fan of public transport. Services like trains enable hundreds of people to get from A to B in one go, subway systems help hundreds of thousands of workers get to their jobs every day and even buses have their merits when it comes to cutting congestion in city centers. Because of this, Im all for improving Read more...
These Are The Most Controversial Cars You Can Buy Right Now, According To You
Not everyone likes the same thing. Some of us are chocolate fans, while others are perfectly happy with vanilla. Cars are the same way , but some generate an unreasonably strong response deep in the cockles of the enthusiast heart. We asked you what is the most controversial cars on the market today, and you delivered. Read more...
Whats The Worst Car Maintenance Task You've Ever Attempted?
Its finally happening: the days are getting warmer , the evenings are getting longer and the scent of spring is wafting through the air . That means its time to roll your project cars out and get to work once again, but is there anything youre dreading tackling on your cars ? Read more...
Crypto Bro Who Bought A $51,000 Tesla And Makes $50,000 A Year Probably Should Have Listened To Dave Ramsey
Generally speaking, Dave Ramsey and his cohorts have a history of giving some terrible and frankly unhelpful advice when it comes to buying a car. However, in this case of a young crypto investor who is bad at planning, Ramseys buy a cheap car and have no debt approach would have been beneficial. Read more...
These Popular Semi Trucks Have Headlights From An Unlikely Source: The Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Daimler-Benz AG bought Freightliner from the American company Consolidated Freightways back in 1981, and under Daimler control it became the largest heavy duty truck producer in North America by 1992. Parts sharing across mutually owned companies is a common practice, but its not always as drastic of a cross-market Read more...
Nico Hlkenberg signed as first driver for Audi F1 team
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Formula 1 veteran Nico Hülkenberg will drive for Audi when the automaker enters the sport in 2026 with its own team and power unit. The German racing driver is currently with Haas but will switch to Sauber next season, the team that will become Audi's factory team starting with the 2026 season. Audi in March announced it plans to buy 100% of...
A2RL May Be Autonomous, but Humans Are at Its Heart
Ahead of the first A2RL fully autonomous race, we take a closer look at the cars, and the people behind them.
These Are All The Things You Wish Had Been Taught In Driver's Ed
American roadways are increasingly more dangerous every year, and our lackluster driver education system isnt helping. Drivers are seemingly ever more checked out and aggressive with each passing day. Cars are easier to drive and require less engagement to get where youre going as technology improves, but drivers Read more...
VinFast Is Burning Through Its Founders Cash At An Alarming Rate
Good morning! Its Friday, April 26, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more...
At $16,500, Would You Cruise The Land In This 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser?
While a new retro-styled Land Cruiser is on the market, todays Nice Price or No Dice J80 proves theres still a lot to like in the rear-retro models. Lets find out how much we like this ones price. Read more...
Toyota confirms plans for second US-built 3-row electric SUV
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Toyota on Thursday announced plans to invest $1.4 billion in its plant in Princeton, Indiana, to support production of a three-row electric SUV. The investment also covers production of battery packs at the site using lithium-ion batteries supplied by a Toyota battery plant under construction in Liberty, North Carolina, and slated to start...
2025 Genesis GV70 made more refined
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
The Genesis GV70 is one of the best options in the hotly contested luxury compact crossover segment, and it's about to get even better. The automaker on Thursday presented an updated GV70 at the 2024 Beijing auto show. It goes on sale in Genesis' home market of Korea next month, and a U.S. launch is likely not far behind. An arrival for the 2025...
The Kia EV9 GT Arrives January 2025 with 'Enormous Power'
Meanwhile, an updated EV6/EV6 GT and Sportage will debut later this year.
Volvo Crashed Its Biggest SUV into Its Smallest in the Name of Safety
The mighty EX90 T-boned the tiny EX30, on purpose.
Genesis G80 Magma concept teases electric performance sedan
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Genesis has a new performance sub-brand to rival Mercedes-Benz AMG and BMW M, and it's name is Magma. Magma was launched last month at the 2024 New York auto show with the reveal of the GV60 Magma concept. At this week's 2024 Beijing auto show, Magma followed up its original concept with a new design based on the Electrified G80. The...
The New Genesis GV70 Gets a Supersized Screen
The 27-inch OLED merges the driver's display with the infotainment.
Heres Why Planes Have Those Curved Winglets Youve Probably Wondered About
Millions of consumers trust airlines with their lives each day, but few passengers understand how these massive flying tubes stay airborne and why they look the way they do. I dont remember jets having winglets when I was a kid, but on a recent work trip I took notice of the winglets on all the planes at the airport . Read more...
Formerly Anti-Union VW Worker Explains Why The Hollywood Strikes Changed His Mind
Workers at Volkswagens Chattanooga, Tennessee plant recently voted to join the United Auto Workers union , making it the first factory outside the Big Three to unionize. Its a huge win for the employees who work there but also for labor rights in general. After all, it wasnt that long ago that many of those same Read more...
2025 Land Rover Defender OCTA to debut on July 3
Land Rover is getting ready to introduce a new version of the Defender, called the Defender OCTA. Land Rover hasn't released any big details other than the fact that it will be the new high-performance hero and it will be powered by a twin-turbocharged V8. The Defender OCTA will have a level of exclusivity, since only 1,000 units will be produced for North America for the 2025 model year. It will also feature a 6D dynamic air suspension, which Land... [read more]
Embrace Your Inner Paris Hilton With This Holographic BMW i8
Not every car is going to be for everyone, and thats OK. In fact, its actually a good thing. This 2015 BMW i8 thats currently for sale on Cars & Bids definitely isnt going to make everyone happy, but someone out there is just about to discover their dream car. After all, its a mid-engine carbon fiber supercar Read more...
The Company Behind the Hummer EV Camper Conversion Just Went Out of Business
EarthCruiser's last day of operations is April 25.
McLaren P1 successor tipped to cost close to $2M
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
More details have emerged on the McLaren P1 successor following a dealer meeting held earlier this month, Automotive News (subscription required) reported, citing dealer sources present at the meeting. The new hypercar will reportedly debut in the fourth quarter but won't start deliveries until the first half of 2026. This means it will launch...
Automakers Keep Killing Off Small Cars Despite Eventually Regretting It
The EV revolution has hit a stumbling block. Sure, sales are technically rising , but theyre not rising anywhere near as quickly as projected. Automakers like Ford are losing big on each vehicle sold, with losses totaling in the billions and now, The Verge reports that Ford is starting to wonder if maybe it should Read more...
Los Angeles Is Spending $11 Million On 100 Unproven AI Cameras To Issue Parking Tickets
Artificial intelligence is an intimidating technology thats held an increasingly influential and still unproven role in our lives, and now Los Angeles is spending $11 million to install 100 AI cameras in buses to ticket vehicles illegally parked in bus zones. Testing for this program is slated to begin this summer Read more...
Colorado Is Auctioning Off Weed-Themed License Plates For Charity
The State of Colorado is giving weed enthusiasts an opportunity to wear their passion for hashin on their sleeve, er, automobile . The state was famously the first to legalize cannabis for adult recreational use in 2014, and has spent the last decade leaning into the revenue-generating business of weed . Since 2021 the Read more...
2025 Ram 1500 RHO packs more power than the F-150 Raptor
Ram has revealed more info about the 2025 Ram 1500 RHO pickup, which is a sport truck, but not quite as over the top as the Ram TRX. All Ram 1500 versions have said goodbye to the Hemi V8, which has been replaced by the Hurricane twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six. The Ram 1500 RHO gets the HO (high-output version of the turbocharge six-cylinder, which generates 540 horsepower and 521 pound-feet of torque. The truck features a full-time four-wheel drive system with... [read more]
A2RL Autonomous Racing Championship Launches in Abu Dhabi
Watch live racing action from Yas Marina right here.
Mazda 6 Reborn As The Rear-Wheel Drive, Electric EZ-6
The Mazda 6 is dead and has been for years. Dont worry, though, its back, and this time around, its rear-wheel drive, which officially makes it the best Mazda 6 ever. Sorry, Mazdaspeed 6 . Along with rising from the dead, it also has a new name the Mazda EZ-6. Oh, and did we mention its electric? Read more...
