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Subaru's STI Could Become STe, Y'know, For Electric Vehicles
Depending on who you ask, an STI is either something you get after a regrettable Tinder hookup, or one of the most important names in the auto enthusiast world. Subarus STI models are legendary for bringing rally-inspired performance to the streets. Even enthusiasts who have no interest in owning one still have to Read more...
Ford's New Electric Truck Possibly Glimpsed In BlueOvalCity Video
Called Project T3, the full-size electric pickup will debut in 2025 and it's completely different from the Ford F-Series.
VWs Cupra May Come to the U.S., But With the Wrong Cars
Volkswagen s Cupra, a sporty spinoff with a bit of an eye on electrification , is reportedly mulling over an expansion to the United States. According to Automotive News , the move would be part of an overall push to bring the brand to new markets. Cupra started out as a sub-brand for Spanish company SEAT, but it now Read more...
2024 Toyota Tacoma Teased For First Time, Hides Design In Silhouette
It could be in production by the end of the year.
Paris Is Doing Public EV Charging Right
One of the biggest hurdles facing widespread EV adoption in the U.S. is the issue of charging. Even in big EV-forward cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco, there just arent enough public charging stations , and the ones that do exist are frequently broken, hobbled by annoying interfaces and glitchy payment systems Read more...
BBC Halts 'Top Gear' Indefinitely as Host Freddie Flintoff Recovers From December Crash
The BBC announced Friday that it has halted further production of the 34th season of Top Gear following host Andrew Freddie Flintoffs serious crash at the shows Dunsfold Park test track in December. Read more...
The Volvo S60 Cross Country Was a Puzzling Attempt at an SUV-ified Sedan
Sedan sales have been on the decline for years. You know it and I know it. Americans cant get enough crossovers and SUVs . Its why theres a dizzying amount of utility models available from nearly every car manufacturer. But some brands still try to make sedans work, and sometimes they try to broaden the conventional Read more...
Not Even a 5-Million-Mile Giveaway Could Convince Me to Fly Frontier
Frontier Airlines has had a very intriguing past 13 months. The Denver-based low-cost carrier lost out in a billion-dollar bidding war to acquire Spirit Airlines against JetBlue. Last October, Frontier offered an unlimited flight pass to customers. In November, the airline discontinued its customer service phone line. Read more...
Electric Ford Explorer, 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70, Dodge Hornet: The Week In Reverse
Ford unveiled an electric Explorer for Europe, we drove the 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70, and we also piloted the 2023 Dodge Hornet. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The electric Ford Explorer became a reality, but some Americans watched the debut longingly as the iconic nameplate won't come to the U.S. as an EV in this...
Ram Reportedly Showed an Electric Midsize Pickup Truck Concept to Dealers
Its been more than 12 long years since Ram offered a midsize truck in its fleet (RIP Dakota). Since then, midsize trucks from other manufacturers, like the Toyota Tacoma , Ford Ranger , Jeep Gladiator and Chevy Colorado , have made a real name for themselves, with no competition from Stellantis. But, a new report from Read more...
Tesla Sells Out of Steering Wheels as Owners Rush to Replace the Yoke
Every now and then, an idea comes along thats so revolutionary you just know its going to be seen in every car before long. Things like the first three-point seatbelt , the first touchscreen center console and, hopefully one day, vented seats. Then, there are the ideas that arent so great and are soon backtracked Read more...
2024 Toyota Tacoma, 2023 Land Rover Defender 130, 2024 Porsche 911 GT3: Today's Car News
A teaser campaign for the 2024 Toyota Tacoma kicked off via an Instagram post with a shadowy photo. The truck's outline matches that of leaked patent drawings indicating a design revolution isn't in the cards. We drove the 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 in the dunes outside Dubai. Piloting the long-wheelbase three-row Defender through the sand was...
Houston Is Being Crippled by Stopped Freight Trains Blocking the Roads
The East End neighborhood of Houston, Texas, has a problem. The area is dotted with train crossings, spots where rail meets road and one must yield. Yet while most of us have likely had run-ins with trains while we drive, forcing us to sit in our cars and wait, few of us have had to deal with the sheer hours of Read more...
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Interior Spy Photos Show Big Screen, Paddle Shifters
The next-generation SUV will get a boxy makeover on the outside with plenty of tech inside.
Today's Google Doodle Celebrates Racing Driver and Movie Stuntwoman Kitty O'Neil
Today, if you visit Googles search page, youll see artwork honoring a legendary woman who broke barriers in motorsports and in the movie stunt industry. Todays doodle commemorates Kitty ONeil, the most famous movie stuntwoman of the 1970s, on what would have been her 77th birthda. The doodle was illustrated by Read more...
2024 Toyota Tacoma teased
We've been waiting to hear more details about the 2024 Toyota Tacoma and now it looks like we're getting closer to the debut of the new midsize truck. Toyota posted a dark teaser of what appears to be the next-generation Tacoma on Instagram . The post doesn't actually confirm that it's the new Tacoma and instead only states Lost in the stars. #LetsGoPlaces. But we can see that the dark outline of the truck in this photo does not match... [read more]
Land Rover Defender SVX Spied On Video Looking Rugged Near The Nurburgring
The clip catches both the two- and four-door variants on the move.
The 2023 Genesis G90 Is a Shot Across the Bow of the Luxury Segment
Genesis is proving to be a serious contender in the luxury segment. The brand has been around for just seven years, and every single vehicle in its lineup is excellent. From the G70 sport sedan which is probably the closest anyone has gotten to taking on the BMW 3 Series to the GV70 and GV80 luxury crossovers, Read more...
Whats the Dumbest Thing Youve Heard a Car Enthusiast Say?
Shocking fact: Not everyone that enjoys cars knows everything about cars. This sort of misleading association lends itself to many car enthusiasts spouting off tidbits about things they have no right to inform someone on. And these arent things that you simply disagree on. Im talking about when they share or say Read more...
EV Tax Credits Are Going to Get a Whole Lot More Complicated Starting Next Week
The U.S. Treasury is about to issue its guidance on electric vehicle battery sourcing, automotive unions are starting to be skeptical of the Inflation Reduction Acts positive effect on American manufacturing, and Fords going to build a whole lot of money-burning electric pickups in Tennessee. All that and more in Read more...
A Dodge Demon 170 Sunroof Costs $9,995 Because it 'Goes Against the Ethos of the Vehicle'
Everything about the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is excessive. It makes 1,025 hp and 945 lb-ft of torque, can hit 60 mph in 1.66 seconds and runs the quarter-mile in 8.91 seconds at 151 mph. Oh, and it starts at almost $100,000. Literally, no one needs this car. Its something you buy purely because you want Read more...
2024 Toyota Tacoma mid-size pickup truck teased
On Thursday, the 2024 Toyota Tacoma was teased via an Instagram post by the automaker. The post itself doesn't actually confirm it's the redesigned 2024 Tacoma, but the darkened image shows a pickup truck accompanied by the copy, "Lost in the stars.... #LetsGoPlaces." The outline of the pickup truck doesn't match the latest Tundra. It looks more...
Consumer Reports' 18 Most Satisfying Vehicles to Own in 2023
Getting a new car is great. Youve read a number of reviews , test-driven several competitors, chosen a favorite and finally driven off behind the wheel of your fancy new toy. Youre probably excited to try out the new features your old car didnt have and cant wait to drive it everywhere. Its exciting! Read more...
Aston Martin DB12 name trademarked
A recent trademark filing hints that a major refresh of the Aston Martin DB11 could include a new name. First spotted by CarBuzz, a trademark application for the name "DB12" was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Mar. 17. Keep in mind that a refreshed DB11 is expected to debut for the 2024 model year and, as...
Best Spy Shots For The Week Of March 20
The highlights this week include seeing the Cadillac Lyriq-V, Audi A5 Sportback, and refreshed Chevrolet Tahoe.
This Mod Lets You Race Cats on Assetto Corsa
Its a rare day that my two primary interests in life motorsport and cats collide, but today is one of those beautiful, beautiful days. Im deeply pleased to report that a new Assetto Corsa mod allows you to forego the race car and hit the track with a cat instead. My dreams are coming true: race cats are a Read more...
The Racing Game That Changed Everything Was Built on Lockheed Martin Technology
Real life has a funny way of underwhelming sometimes. Read more...
At $9,500, Is This 1976 Cadillac Seville a Classy Classic?
Gioachino Rossinis world-renowned opera, The Barber of Seville , may also be one of the most popular, but that wasnt originally the case as its premiere was beset by accidents and a rowdy audience. There may not be anything rowdy about todays Nice Price or No Dice Cadillac Seville, but will its price raise a ruckus? Read more...
Review: The 2023 Defender 130 surfs the dunes
“Just keep your foot in it and you’ll be fine.” That’s the first thing I tell my drive partner as we head into the dunes in Dubai. She’s behind the wheel of the extra-long 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 while I’m riding shotgun. Before us are miles of steep dunes undulating like the nearby Persian Gulf. “No...
2024 Mini Clubman marks the end of the brand's quirky rear doors
The 2024 Mini Cooper Clubman will mark the last model year for the Mini wagon body style and its quirky split rear doors. Mini confirmed Tuesday that it will send off the Clubman with a Final Edition model limited to 1,969 units, referencing the introductory year of the first-generation Clubman. Introducing the split rear doors, a feature more...
These Are the Foreign Market Cars You'd Buy if They Were Sold in the U.S.
Perusing your responses to the question my friend Jos asked yesterday has allowed me to confirm something I already long suspected: cars are just better outside these United States. What follows is a list of forbidden wagons, hatchbacks, miniature off-roaders and recreational vehicles that you wish you had the Read more...
Renault Boss Thinks All European Brands Have Ended Development Of New Combustion Engines
Luca de Meo says all the money is going into EVs and hydrogen.
Lancia Sports Car Concept Teased In The Multiverse, Of All Places
Fingers crossed it's a Stratos redux.
Ford Ranger Wildtrak X Debuts With Off-Road Goodies As Raptor Lite
It has wider tracks and more ground clearance than the regular Wildtrak.
New VW Multivan California Camper Announced For 2023 Reveal
VW's commercial division is also working on a hybrid Caddy and a next-gen Crafter EV.
Toyota Developing New Safety Systems That Work Better With Driver Assists
Toyota has addressed changes in people's posture when using driver-assist systems.
How to Watch NASCAR at COTA, MotoGP, Formula E and Everything Else in Racing This Weekend, March 24-26
Welcome to the Jalopnik Weekend Motorsports Roundup, where we let you know whats going on in the world of racing, how to watch this weekends NASCAR and MotoGP races, and where you can talk about it, all in one convenient place. Read more...
Cupra Considering North American Entry In Its Vie To Global Expansion
SEAT's performance sub-brand Cupra plans to maximize its growth by exploring other markets.
Toyota Camry Axed In Japan, Will Continue Global Production: Report
Globally it still remains popular but only sold 6,000 units last year in Japan.
New York Could Tax Netflix and Hulu Subscriptions to Fund Trains
Like a number of other public transportation systems around the country, New Yorks Metropolitan Transportation Authority is struggling as ridership still has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. In an attempt to come up with more funding for the MTA, New York governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a $700 million payroll Read more...
93-Year-Old Gulf Gas Station Relocated in Philadelphia
Understandably, the preservation of historic automotive culture tends to gravitate towards restoring and maintaining vintage cars. Historically significant cars can be sold at auction for millions of dollars but important buildings are only valued for their purpose and must compete against the lands value. The Read more...
Jeep Cherokee Not Canceled, New Plans Will Be Revealed "In Due Time"
The next one will probably be electrified.
Detroit Startup Lets the E-Transit Live Its Dreams as an EV Camper
Everythings electric these days, from toothbrushes to bikes you can find a battery pack in almost anything. But while cars have gradually been moving in this way as well, one area of transport that has been slower on the electric uptick is the world of camper vans . Now, a startup in Detroit is preparing to launch an Read more...
Hyundai Expands Tow Hitch Harness Fire Recall To Over 850k Vehicles
The Santa Fe, Santa Cruz, and Kia Carnival join the Palisade and Kia Telluride with a warning for owners to park outside.
North Carolina Wants to Make It Illegal for Gas-Powered Vehicles to Park in EV Charging Spots
EV drivers have had to deal with a lot of things since the cars have slowly started to become mainstream, including drivers of ICE vehicles blocking charging spots for EVs. Known as ICE-ing , this practice is so prevalent in some places, like Australia, that taking up an EV spot with your combustion car can result in a Read more...
Watch Chevy Corvette E-Ray Drag Race Ferrari F8 And Lamborghini Huracan Evo
The E-Ray delivers an impressively quick quarter-mile time against its Italian challengers.