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General Motors recently filed a patent application for a dual charge port setup that could help get the most out of Ultium battery system in the automaker’s electric pickup trucks. GM has developed a double-layer battery pack that’s already being used in the GMC Hummer EV, and is slated for the forthcoming Chevrolet Silverado EV

Audi has been caught testing a prototype for a redesigned Q5. Expected in 2024 as a 2025 model, the new third-generation Q5 will be Audi’s last with internal-combustion power, as the automaker has confirmed that only electric vehicles will be launched beyond 2026. The new Q5 was spotted testing alongside a redesigned A4 that we’ll

We drove the 2022 Lexus LX 600 F Sport and found it to be a perplexing choice. The three-row, body-on-frame SUV finally catches up with the competition on interior technology. While it’s easier to drive because it’s smaller than rivals, some of that technology is disjointed, the F Sport package doesn’t make sense, and the

California-based Quality Coachworks has turned the Cadillac Escalade into a very luxurious armored vehicle. The latest in the company’s series of AddArmor vehicles, the 2022 B6 Escalade features lightweight B6 AR 500 bullet-resistant material in every body panel that offers B6-level protection, plus B6-level reinforced glass that can sustain prolonged strikes from rocks, bats, or

Round six of the 2022 Formula 1 World Championship is on this weekend at Spain’s Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The Spanish Grand Prix is one of the classics on the F1 calendar, and as has often been the case in previous seasons, the race this year will see several teams introduce upgrades based on their findings

One of two 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupes has sold for 135 million euros ($143 million at current exchange rates), making it the most expensive car of all time, Mercedes said Thursday in a press release. The gullwing coupe came from Mercedes’ own collection and was bought by an unnamed collector at an auction

Rolls-Royce on Friday revealed the second of three Boat Tail convertibles, part of the British ultra-luxury automakers return to coachbuilding. The Boat Tails are the product of the Rolls-Royce Coachbuild division, and are being shown off to the public to demonstrate the division’s capabilities. The three cars are built for a separate customers, who approached

The Polestar 3 electric SUV will debut publicly in October, the automaker confirmed Thursday in a press release detailing its first-quarter 2022 sales. Teased in December 2021, the Polestar 3 will likely go on sale in the U.S. as a 2023 model. It will be built at Polestar parent Volvo’s Charleston, South Carolina, factory, as

For every step forward Lexus took with its 2022 LX 600 redesign, the brand also seemingly took a step back. The flagship SUV arrives with a strong new powertrain, a better interior layout, and modern cabin technology. But the interior packaging is still compromised, the latest technology is a bit disjointed, and there’s a perplexing

We drove the Genesis GV60 and found it has a gorgeous design, forward-thinking technology, and smart packaging. But the chassis is let down by the suspension tuning and the price leads us to question whether it’s a value over its Kia EV6 and Ioniq 5 cousins. Mercedes-Benz Vision AMG concept Mercedes-Benz AMG unveiled the Vision

We drove the 2023 Nissan Z, Trans Am Worldwide revealed a Chevelle throwback, and the 2023 Lexus RX received a reveal date. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We had our first stint behind the wheel of the 2023 Nissan Z both on the street and the track. The verdict? The

The 2023 Nissan Leaf blooms into another model year, with a freshened face but a model line pared down to just two trims from five last year, Nissan announced Tuesday in advance of the New York International Auto Show.  The changes are mostly cosmetic, with a blacked-out front fascia instead of the chrome wings of

Nissan on Tuesday announced the return of its rugged Rock Creek grade to the Nissan Pathfinder three-row SUV. Redesigned for 2022, the SUV embraces more off-road capability and a more outdoorsy look with the 2023 Pathfinder Rock Creek trim. With its shift last year from a CVT to a 9-speed automatic transmission, the Pathfinder boasted

The first electric Jeep was shown briefly during a presentation held on Tuesday by Stellantis to outline some of the electric vehicle plans the automaker has for the coming decade. The electric Jeep is a smallish crossover that we’ll see launched in the first half of 2023. No further details were provided apart from a

When Bugatti was merged with Rimac’s hypercar business late last year to form the new company Bugatti Rimac, we’re sure many assumed that Bugatti would simply develop a replacement for the Chiron based on Rimac’s 1,914-hp Nevera electric hypercar. It turns out Rimac CEO and founder Mate Rimac, who is tasked with running the new

Oklahoma-based Classic Recreations has unveiled some stunning carbon-fiber bodied Mustangs in the recent past, and now it’s giving the Shelby Cobra the same treatment. Called the Diamond Edition in honor of Shelby American’s 60th anniversary, it reproduces the design of Shelby’s CSX Cobra replicas in beautiful carbon fiber. The body shell weighs just 88 pounds

The new Ford Ranger Raptor was revealed this week, and it’s even better than we had expected. The high-performance mid-size pickup truck is due on sale in the U.S. in 2023, packing a 10-speed automatic, full-time four-wheel-drive system, and 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 power. 2022 Morgan Super 3 Also revealed this week was a new three-wheeled

The Russian Grand Prix has been removed from the 2022 Formula One calendar, the sport’s organizers said on Thursday following a special meeting to discuss the current situation between Russia and the Ukraine. The organizers, together with the FIA and teams, said it is “impossible” to hold the race in the current circumstances, but didn’t

David Brown Automotive’s restored Minis will soon hit U.S. roads thanks to the appointment of an official importer for North America. David Brown announced on Thursday that Bespoke Imports Group, based in Naples, Florida, has been selected as the go-to location for the company’s Mini Remastered series. David Brown also offers a sports car known

Audi is the latest automaker to announce plans to introduce ultra-fast 5G connectivity in its cars. The brand with the four rings on Wednesday said it will make Verizon’s premier 5G Ultra Wideband network available starting with 2024 model year vehicles in the U.S. market. Only select models will be included initially, with Audi to

The Hyundai Kona is a solid option for buyers looking for a zippy urban cruiser, and with new N Line and N versions joining the lineup for 2022, there’s now serious performance to boot. There’s even an electric version for buyers who want battery power. The subcompact Kona has been with us since the 2018

Like many new vehicles, the Rivian R1T electric pickup truck has multiple drive modes designed to suit different driving situations or driver preferences. This short video from Rivian explains each of those modes. The R1T has eight drive modes—four each for on-road and off-road driving—which control the ride height, suspension stiffness, accelerator pedal, regenerative braking

Toyota may be looking to keep the manual transmission alive in electric vehicles. A series of patent applications spotted by Toyota BZ Forum users describe a way for EV drivers to shift themselves. Most electric cars only have one or two forward gears, and that wouldn’t change here. The patent documents describe a shifter and

Hot on the heels of the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS hatch comes the Affalterbach tuner’s take on the smaller EQE sedan. The new AMG EQE was revealed this week in 43 and 53 grades, though the U.S. will only see the latter. It’s claimed to deliver up to 677 hp. 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing One of

BMW is close to revealing its first M3 Touring, but semi-official BMW tuner Alpina has been offering its own high-performance wagon based on the 3-Series Touring for a number of years. It’s called the B3 Touring, and a prototype for an updated version has just been spotted. The arrival of the updated B3 Touring (and

A little over a year from first announcing its commitment to develop a race car for the new LMDh (Le Mans Daytona hybrid) sports prototype category, Porsche has now completed the first major test session of its car. Porsche’s LMDh race car, whose name is yet to be revealed, was recently put through its paces

The Grenadier SUV developed by British chemical giant Ineos is on track to start production in July, the company said on Wednesday. That’s about a year later than originally planned, but a lot has changed in the past year, and that’s before you factor in the disruptions caused by the pandemic. Production will take place

Affordable electric vehicles are still hard to come by but Fisker wants to change all that with a new model code-named Project PEAR. The EV startup on Tuesday opened the reservation process for the PEAR and announced a starting price of just $29,990—before incentives and before a destination charge. Reservations require a $250 deposit for

Lincoln is a bit behind rivals in the race to launch electric vehicles, but it has bold plans to catch up. Ford’s luxury label will unveil its first electric vehicle later this year, expected to be an electric Aviator twinned with an electric Explorer from Ford. They will ride on a new dedicated EV platform

Volvo is adopting a process called “mega casting” for aluminum parts in order to simplify manufacturing of future electric vehicles. Mega casting will be implemented at Volvo’s Torslanda, Sweden, factory as part of a $1 billion investment to upgrade the plant for EV production, Volvo said last week. The process involves use of large single