Ferrari F1 team tests rain spray guards that look like fenders
Ferrari this week tested new spray guards for its Formula 1 cars as the FIA looks to tackle the problem of visibility on wet tracks. The test, which took place at Ferrari’s own Fiorano...
Toyota Ventures’ Jim Adler finds fresh opportunity for mobility investments (Episode 250)
The founder and general partner of the venture-capital firm details a new $300 million infusion from its namesake automaker, separates hype from reality in the AI boom, and discussions automotive’s...
Ferrari patents 3-motor electric car with sound generators
Two patent filings hint at how Ferrari is planning to make up for the lack of engine noises in future electric cars. One patent application, published by the United States Patent and Trademark...
Leo Michael cartoon: F&I words
Same-store finance and insurance gross profit per vehicle fell at five of the top six public auto dealership groups in the first quarter 2024 compared with the first quarter of 2023.
2025 Subaru Forester
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Subaru Forester? What does it compare to? The redesigned 2025 Subaru Forester marks the sixth generation of the popular compact crossover. It stands out from the...
Musk: Tesla Supercharger network plans $500M expansion despite layoffs
Despite recent layoffs, the Tesla Supercharger network is due for an expansion, CEO Elon Musk claims. Tesla will spend “well over” $500 million on the Supercharger network this year,...
Bentley Batur Convertible, BMW M4 CS: This Week’s Top Photos
Bentley’s W-12 engine ceases production this summer, and the automaker is celebrating the run with a limited-edition model known as the Batur. This week Bentley revealed the Batur Convertible,...
Ford teases 2025 Dakar Raptor truck, announces first drivers
Ford has recruited two previous winners of the Dakar Rally to drive its Raptor-branded race truck in the 2025 running of the gruelling event. The automaker has confirmed that Carlos Sainz Sr. and...
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...