Porsche recalls some 718 and 911 models because of faulty center-lock wheel bolts
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Porsche has issued a recall and a do not drive warning on certain 718 and 911 models because of concerns a wheel could fall off. The issue has to do with some wheel bolts not being built to the correct specification, and as a result could fracture, something that could result in a loss of steering control or a wheel to become detached. Porsche...
Lotus Just Laid Off 200 People
Lotus sales are up so far this year, but far below the company's projections. So it's making cuts to staff.
Jaguar Won't Start Selling New Cars Until 2026
The EV transition is going slower than planned, and F-Pace production ends in a few months.
Chelsea Truck Company applies Defender know-how to Ineos Grenadier
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Kahn Design's Chelsea Truck Company has made quite the name for itself with its wild takes on the original Defender. How wild? At one point the British outfit was churning out six-wheeled Defender pickups packing 500-hp V-8s. The original Defender is no longer in production but there's a company by the name of Ineos offering a very similar...
Ferrari Might Bring Back the F40: Report
Ferrari's Icona series pays homage to past glories. Is the F40 the next source of inspiration?
Rivian R2 will use LG batteries made in US
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
LG Energy Solution announced on Friday that it will supply Rivian with cylindrical-shaped battery cells for use in the R2 electric compact crossover that Rivian previewed in March. The battery cells, which Rivian previously announced will feature a 4695 format (46-millimeter diameter and 95-mm height), will be supplied by a plant in Arizona. The...
Built By Legends reimagines the R34 Nissan GT-R for $450,000
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Built By Legends presented R34 GT-R restomod at 2024 SEMA show Pricing starts at $450,000, not including cost of donor car Early R34 GT-Rs eligible for U.S. import under 25-year rule The R34-generation of Nissan's Skyline GT-R is an iconic car that featured on the bedroom walls of many car fans around the turn of the century, including in markets...
Mazda working on Skyactiv-Z gas engine alongside new hybrids and EVs
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Mazda Skyactiv-Z engine family due in 2027 Next-generation CX-5 with hybrid powertrain being developed Mazda still committed to rotary engines Mazda on Thursday provided the first update on its next-generation powertrain plans since May's announcement of collaboration with Toyota and Subaru on powertrain development. While Mazda has been slow to...
GM discontinuing Cadillac XT4 after giving it a refresh
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Cadillac XT4 production ends in early 2025 XT4 sales down 12% this year despite recent refresh Plant to be retooled for next-generation Chevy Bolt EV General Motors will end production of the Cadillac XT4 in January to free up capacity at the compact crossover's Kansas plant for production of a next-generation Chevrolet Bolt EV, Reuters reported...
Bentley teases its electric SUV to debut in 2026
Bentley is giving us more details of its Beyond100 plan, which is now called Beyond100+, from 2030 to 2035. The big news is that Bentley plans to extend the lifecycle of its plug-in hybrid models past 2030, to 2035. Bentley has also released the first teaser for its first fully electric car, which it is calling the world's first true Luxury Urban SUV. The new electric SUV will be revealed in 2026 and it will be the first of a... [read more]
Have a Porsche With Center-Lock Wheels? You Might Want to Stop Driving It
Porsche has recalled 1,851 cars with center-lock wheels, including the Cayman GT4 RS, Spyder RS, and the 911.
Mazda's Designed its Gorgeous Sports Car Concept For Production
In a story published by Mazda design head Masashi Nakayama says that the Iconic SP was always designed with a future production car in mind.
Custom Trucks That Blew Minds at SEMA
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Bentley confirms first EV as luxury urban SUV
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
First Bentley EV due in 2026 First EV will be an SUV smaller than the Bentayga Bentley aims to become fully electric brand by 2035 Bentley has scaled back its electrification plans in the face of slower than expected growth in demand for electric vehicles but will still launch a vehicle powered solely by batteries by the previously announced date...
Audi's Most Interesting EV Is Only for China
The Lucid-like concept car previews upcoming models from Audi's new China-exclusive AUDI sub-brand.
Bentley's First EV Will Be an SUV
The British automaker confirmed it'll launch the electric vehicle in 2026.
Audi launches China-focused EV brand with debut of E concept
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Audi launches AUDI EV brand in China AUDI EVs developed in partnership with China's SAIC First AUDI EV due in mid-2025 Audi on Thursday launched the standalone brand AUDI (all caps, and minus the four-ring logo) in China to deliver electric vehicles tailored specifically for that market. To mark the launch of the AUDI brand and provide a taste of...
Things Are So Bad at Nissan It's Turning to Mitsubishi for Help
It will sell a portion of its stake in Mitsubishi while cutting 9,000 jobs and reducing its global production capacity.
2025 Ford Bronco gets some updates
Ford is giving the Bronco some new updates for the 2025 model year. There are a host of new tech upgrades in addition to more standard features and the availability of a Black Appearance pack. Inside the Bronco now comes standard with a 12.0-inch digital gauge cluster that replaces the 8.0-inch display with the analog speedometer. The display will probably look familiar, since it was originally introduced for the Bronco Raptor. A new 12-speaker B&O audio system replaces the previous... [read more]
Volvo to start EX30 US deliveries in 2024, despite tariffs
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Volvo will start deliveries of its EX30 electric subcompact crossover in the U.S. in 2024, the automaker confirmed on Wednesday. The first example to arrive will be the dual-motor, all-wheel-drive EX30 Twin Motor Performance model, which is priced from $46,195, including a $1,295 destination charge. Volvo said it decided to focus on the 422-hp...
Mazda Is Making a New Gas Engine: Skyactiv-Z
The first cars with the next-gen engine are coming in 2027.
Mercedes-AMG is working on an electric full-size SUV
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Mercedes-Benz AMG plans its own electric full-size SUV It will ride on the AMG.EA dedicated EV platform It may benefit from high-performance axial-flux electric motors Mercedes-Benz AMG is pressing ahead with plans to launch a high-performance electric SUV that will be distinct to anything sold by Mercedes-Benz. Announced by AMG on Thursday, the...
2026 Kia EV2 spied for first time
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Kia is out testing prototypes for an electric crossover even smaller than the EV3 subcompact unveiled in May. The newcomer, which is also a subcompact, is likely to be called the EV2. And judging by its size and boxy shape, it may end up replacing Kia's Soul EV at some point. The EV2 is expected to start sales in 2026, but given the small size, it...
2025 Ford Bronco picks up tech updates, matte protective film
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
2025 Ford Bronco receives updates including standard 12-inch digital gauge cluster New personalization options available including first Ford Custom Garage packages Deliveries scheduled to start this winter The Ford Bronco enters the 2025 model year with a raft of changes that help add some style while also updating technology. The changes are the...
The Base Bronco Is Back for 2025
Plus the entire model line gets a matte wrap option from the factory, and a few other features.
Mercedes-AMG working on standalone electric full-size SUV
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Mercedes-Benz AMG is pressing ahead with plans to launch a high-performance electric SUV that will be distinct to anything sold by Mercedes-Benz. Announced by AMG on Thursday, the standalone SUV will use the Affalterbach tuner's own AMG.EA dedicated EV platform and sit in the full-size category. A teaser sketch released as part of Thursday's...
Oh Good, AMG Is Making an Electric SUV
The high-performance barge "is AMG first, all-electric second."
The Ram Rampage Is Even Better for 2025, Just Not in America
The truck gets more power and a cheaper Big Horn trim.
The Electric Mercedes CLA Broke a Porsche Taycan Record
CEO Ola Kllenius claims the new CLA is the "most intelligent car" the company has ever made.