2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N recalled because it might not stop
By news@motorauthority.com (Stephen Edelstein)
The fast and fun 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is being recalled because of a problem with its brakes that has resulted in at least one crash. The recall of 1,508 vehicles aims to address a software error that could lead to "reduced braking performance," increasing the risk of a crash, according to the NHTSA. That happens specifically when the left-foot...
Cummins Just Launched Its First Gas Engine

The B6.7 Octane will be available for medium-duty trucks.
Lewis Hamilton put himself in remade "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" scene
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Lewis Hamilton has starred in a remake of a scene from "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" The original scene features a replica Ferrari, which Hamilton tracked down for his remake Hollywood actor Edward Norton, a friend of Hamilton, also makes an appearance Lewis Hamilton has marked his start with Ferrari in Formula 1 this season with a little fun...
BMW's First Neue Klasse Model Is the iX3. It Debuts Later This Year

BMW Group will have over 40 new or updated models on the road by 2027.
Toyota reportedly plans hybrid powertrain for hot GR cars
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Toyota has slowly expanded its offerings of GR-branded performance cars over the years, with models like the GR Corolla and GR Yaris attaining cult-like status in some markets. None of the cars feature electrification, but that may change soon, Autocar reported on Wednesday, citing comments from GR engineer Hiroyuki Yamada. According to the...
This Street-Legal Ford GT Race Car Is a Restomod Done Right

The Lynx GT1 has a 1,200-horsepower twin-turbo V-8 and costs $1.7 million.
2025 F1 Australian Grand Prix preview: New season starts
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
The 2025 F1 season gets underway this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix The season includes five rookie drivers and will be run over 24 races The season is also the first for Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari After the long winter break, the Formula 1 World Championship returns this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne's Albert Park...
Whoops: The Ineos Grenadier's Doors Could Fly Open Unexpectedly

The company issued a recall for more than 7,000 Grenadier models.
BMW iX3, first Neue Klasse EV, set for 2025 Munich auto show
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
BMW's first Neue Klasse EV will be a compact crossover in the X3 family, badged as the iX3 Production starts in late 2025 at plant in Hungary The iX3 will be followed in 2026 by an i3 electric sedan forming part of the next-generation 3-Series family BMW used its annual general meeting held in Munich on Friday to confirm the first member of its...
AMG-tuned CLA-Class tipped with axial flux motors, 500 hp
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
A redesigned Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class with hybrid and electric options arrives for the 2026 model year AMG will reveal a tuned version of the electric CLA-Class in 2026 The reported output is a minimum of 500 hp, generated by one or more axial-flux electric motors Mercedes-Benz on Thursday took the covers off a third-generation CLA-Class compact...
The Electric Mercedes CLA Is Heavier than a Base S-Class

That awkward moment when the smallest sedan weighs more than the biggest.
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA debuts with EV and hybrid powertrains

The third-generation 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA has made its debut, bringing an all-new design, new tech, and two different powertrain options. Buyers of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA will be able to choose between EV and hybrid powertrains. On the US market, EV models will be available in RWD and dual-motor AWD versions, both sporting an 85 kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt battery. The RWD CLA250+ will feature a 268-hp rear motor, be able to run 0-60 in 6.6 seconds and have a range in... [read more]
2025 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator add Mojito! green to color lineup
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
The Jeep brand is turning heads with the return of its bold Mojito! green exterior paint, which has been added to the color palette of the 2025 Wrangler and Gladiator. The color, which makes even the famous Tuscadero pink look like a sensible option, is being offered on the Gladiator for the first time while on the Wrangler it's back after a...
Only Two of America's 10 Best-Selling Vehicles Earn IIHS Safety Award

The Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, and Toyota RAV4 aren't among them.
First Look: 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is an MMAer, Ioniq fighter
By news@motorauthority.com (Martin Padgett)
2026 CLA splits into electric, hybrid models EV: 85.5-kwh battery, 2-speed transmission, single or dual motors Hybrid: turbo-4, electric motor, 8-speed dual-clutch Prices—and cars—come later in 2025 We’ve seen it in spy photos, and sat in the front right seat for a sneak preview of its performance. Now it’s time to take the...
US Government Begins Rolling Back Emissions Regulations

The Environmental Protection Agency announced a flurry of proposed changes on everything from water pollution to tailpipe emissions.
Apple Sports iOS app gains Formula 1 support
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Just in time for the 2025 Formula 1 season-opening Australian Grand Prix this weekend, Apple has updated its Apple Sports iOS app to include support for F1. This follows the app’s recent addition of NASCAR support ahead of last month’s Daytona 500, further expanding its reach across major motorsports. Launched in 2024, the Apple Sports...
Electric Porsche Cayenne to debut in late 2025
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
An electric Porsche Cayenne debuts in late 2025 The electric SUV will be a true next-generation design based on VW Group's PPE platform The current gas-powered Cayenne will stick around, with updates planned to keep it fresh into the next decade Porsche will unveil an electric version of its top-selling Cayenne midsize SUV later this year, CEO...
BMW provides first look at electric 3-Series due in 2026
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
The next-generation BMW 3-Series lineup will feature an electric option The electric 3-Series will use the Neue Klasse platform and likely be badged an i3 The electric 3-Series will follow a Neue Klasse-based electric X3 arriving in 2025 BMW has been hyping its Neue Klasse family of electric vehicles for a while, but the first will finally be...
The Porsche Panamera Will Have Gas Engines For a Long Time

The Cayenne will also offer ICE power "far into the 2030s."
Longbow EV sports cars targeted to weigh under 2,200 pounds
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
The U.K.'s Longbow has revealed the Speedster and Roadster The lightweight electric sports cars are targeted to enter production in 2026 Pricing will start from about $84,300 Lightweight and electric vehicles don’t normally go together, but a British startup plans to change that. The company, Longbow, provided the first details on Wednesday...
Matt LeBlanc Drove This Bentley on Top Gear. You Can Buy It

It was treated with care and absolutely not raced at Silverstone, wink wink.
1970s-inspired Porsche 911 special edition coming alongside new flagship
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Porsche isn't done adding new variants to its 992-generation 911. During its annual general meeting on Wednesday, where Porsche said it will continue to offer gas engines in all of its segments well into the next decade, the automaker also confirmed that two new 911 variants are on the way. One will be a heritage-style model inspired by a...
This Company Is Building Two 'Featherlight' Electric Sports Cars

Meet the Longbow Roadster and Speedster.
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Review: A nice interior with room for seven

The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander is a standout choice for small families, offering a perfect balance of practicality, efficiency, and a touch of luxury. With its third row of seatssomething no other compact SUV offersit stands out as an excellent option for families who need extra space without stepping up to a larger, more expensive vehicle. While the third row may be best suited for children or short trips, its a rarity in this segment and adds a significant level of... [read more]
2026 Lexus RZ 550e F Sport adds power, simulated gear shifts
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Toyota on Wednesday introduced several new and updated electric vehicles, including an expanded Lexus RZ electric compact crossover lineup featuring a new RZ 550e F Sport flagship. The updated RZ will arrive in the U.S. later this year as a 2026 model, with market-specific details to be announced closer to the start of sales. At the global reveal...
Porsche eyes new gas SUV in Macan segment
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Porsche will offer gas and hybrid powertrains across all segments well into the next decade For the Macan segment, Porsche is evaluating a new SUV with gas and hybrid powertrains The new SUV is being considered for launch toward the end of the decade It wasn't long ago that Porsche targeted 80% of sales to be electric vehicles by 2030, but slowing...