Manthey-Racing upgrade for Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS reaches US
Manthey-Racing continues to expand its offerings in the U.S., this time with an upgrade for the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS. Manthey is a German motorsports and engineering company with close ties to...
BP’s Supercharger bailout, Trump’s Big Oil bet, big batteries in fuel-cell trucks: Today’s Car News
Trump reportedly offers to scrap EV-friendly EPA emissions rules. BP seeks to rescue stranded Supercharger stations as Tesla’s charging plans fizzle. And does going with a very large battery pack...
2024 Lexus GX 550, 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV, 2025 Porsche 911: The Week In Reverse
We towed with the 2024 Lexus GX 550, went off-roading in the 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV, and spied the 2025 Porsche 911. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We hooked 5,000...
First Shift: Nissan CEO’s midterm plan report card
• Nissan CEO’s midterm plan report card • Ford design exec leaves • GM bids farewell to Chevy Malibu • Ford rethinks EV goal in...
Mercedes’ F1 boss Toto Wolff wants Max Verstappen
Mercedes-AMG is waiting to see if reigning F1 Max Verstappen chooses to leave Red Bull before making any other driver moves for the 2025 season, boss Toto Wolff said in a recent interview with...
Report: Trump offered to nix EV incentives for $1B donation from Big Oil
At a meeting with top oil executives at his Mar-a-Lago club last month, Donald Trump offered to reverse Biden administration environmental policies in exchange for a $1 billion donation to his...
BP seeks stranded Tesla Supercharger sites in $1B EV charging buildout
BP is eying Tesla Supercharger sites as part of a planned expansion of the oil giant’s U.S. charging network, Bloomberg reports. The company said it “is aggressively looking to acquire...
Guest commentary: Go back to basics — with a twist — to thrive in today’s buyer’s market
The shift to a buyer’s market from a seller’s market in the automotive retail space is nothing new. But there’s new technology to help a dealership get back to the basics but with...
Bentley Edition 8 collection bids farewell to pure V-8 power
Bentley on Thursday revealed new Edition 8 versions of its Continental GT, Continental GT Convertible, and Flying Spur to mark the end of the road for those models powered solely by a V-8 engine....
Hyundai Ioniq 6 review, cheaper California charging, EV flame retardants: Today’s Car News
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a strong alternative to the Tesla Model 3. California shows ho it can make home EV charging cheaper. And are EV interiors—and car interiors in general—making us sick? This and...
Review: 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV rules as king of off-road hill
If not for its width and weight, the 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV would be the most off-road-capable passenger vehicle direct from the factory on sale today. It climbs more assuredly than a stock Wrangler...
2024 Hyundai Sonata
What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Hyundai Sonata What does it compare to? Sold in SEL, N Line, SEL Hybrid and Limited Hybrid trims, the Hyundai Sonata midsize sedan sports a new look with an updated...
Test drive: 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 overshadows Model 3
With more range, better functionality, actual style thanks to a better design, and competitive price, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 just makes better sense than the Tesla Model 3. But that style does come at...
First Shift: Nissan pricing plan raises questions
• Nissan pricing plan raises questions • Tesla may use Lidar sensors after all • Rivian net loss widens • Suppliers and cyberattack liability • Daimler Truck unveils...
Guest commentary: The strategic imperative for dealerships to prioritize F&I product sales
In today’s constantly evolving automotive industry, dealerships face the challenge of maximizing revenue amid fluctuating market conditions and consumer preferences.
Car flame retardants might make us sick—and be unnecessary in EVs
Outdated federal standards for the flammability of vehicle interior materials—put in place before the rise of EVs—pose an unnecessary health hazard, argues Consumer Reports. In response to a study...
Here’s how California seeks to cut the cost of home EV charging
Spikes in electricity rates can raise the cost of charging an EV at home, but California has a solution. As explained in a recent post on The Equation, from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS),...
2025 Defender adds more luxury to capable off-roader
The Defender enters the 2025 model year with few changes, though there are items that enhance the vehicle’s luxury, and others that should make things easier at ordering time. The new model...
Rivian R2 production, Kia EV3 debut date, Eli Zero: Today’s Car News
Kia confirms the EV3 for production. Rivian revamps its Illinois plant for R2 production. EVs are already having a big effect on gasoline demand. And how small of an EV is big enough? This and more,...
1977 Tyrrell P34 heads to auction
An example of one of the most unusual Formula 1 cars in history is up for grabs. This 1977 Tyrrell P34 six-wheeler will be one of the featured lots at RM Sotheby’s upcoming auction in Monaco....