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The first of three phases of testing for the Hennessey Venom F5 is complete ahead of the supercar’s planned public debut at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in May. Hennessey announced Tuesday that a test car hit 200 mph during aerodynamics testing. That speed—achieved on a 2.2-mile runway at a former United States Air Force

“Edd China’s Workshop Diaries” seems to be gaining more traction than the television host’s previous YouTube efforts. The show has actually made it to a third episode, where China talks about building the world’s fastest electric ice cream van, while also continuing a 1982 Land Rover Range Rover project from the previous episode. As a

The next member of Volkswagen’s growing family of ID-badged electric vehicles was revealed on Monday at Auto Shanghai 2021. Called the ID.6, it’s a mid-size crossover with third-row seats developed to battle the Tesla Model X, and there are actually two distinct versions both tailored for the Chinese market. One of them, the ID.6 Crozz,

The Hyundai Santa Cruz shows that at least one established automaker is committed to building a truly compact pickup truck, but startup Alpha Motors is developing its own, all-electric competitor. The Alpha Wolf hasn’t started production yet, but the company has already unveiled a second version. The Alpha Wolf+ gets a larger cab than the

Audi expanded its lineup of electric vehicles with the reveal of the new Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron. The handsome compact crossover duo arrive at dealerships later this year and should offer around 250 miles on a charge. 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS Another new electric vehicle in the headlines this week was the 2022 Mercedes-Benz

The 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat became less rare, a Ford Bronco 6×6 was announced, and we drove the 2021 Toyota Supra. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. News broke that production of the 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat has been increased. Originally the automaker said only 2,000 units of the

You don’t have to go all the way to Stuttgart, or even to company-owned facilities in Atlanta for restoration of your classic Porsche. To underscore that fact, the 2021 Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge involves 40 dealership service departments across the United States, each restoring a car for the company-sponsored contest. “The entries run the gamut

Former “Wheeler Dealers” co-host Edd China is back with a new YouTube show called “Edd China’s Workshop Diaries,” where he tackles projects at his home garage. For the second episode, China begins work on a friend’s 1982 Land Rover Range Rover. Powered by the 3.5-liter V-8, this Range Rover saw plenty of off-road use, but

Those who were lucky enough to snag a 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat are about to get a surprise: they just became less rare. When the 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat was announced in July of 2020 the automaker said it would only build the supercharged SUV for about six months. That time only allowed

Toyota will use this month’s Auto Shanghai 2021 to present what it describes as its “next step in electrification.” That next step will come in the form of an electric crossover concept, thought to be a preview for a U.S.-bound model being jointly developed with Subaru which will have its own version. The Subaru is

The Toyota Prius may have popularized the concept, but hybrid cars existed long before the now-ubiquitous Toyota hatchback. The Owen Magnetic featured on this episode of Jay Leno’s Garage dates to 1916—about 80 years before the Prius launched. It’s important to remember that, at the turn of the 20th century, battery-electric cars were quite common.

Ford may have just launched an electric Mustang crossover but old-school muscle car fans have their own Mustang model to look forward to in 2021, and it’s wearing the Mach 1 badge. The car is a fantastic mash-up of GT350 and Bullitt parts, and we’ve got a full review up. 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 Another

One of America’s oldest and most revered road-racing courses, Lime Rock Park, located in the northwest corner of Connecticut, has been sold by Skip Barber to a group that includes former Airstream president Dicky Riegel, who will serve as the track’s new chief executive. “Lime Rock has been one of my favorite places and my

Racing champion Hurley Haywood reflects on his half-century career in some of the world’s greatest Porsches in the latest installment of the Brumos Collection’s “Inside the 59” video series. “Conversations with Hurley Haywood,” which has been posted on Brumos’ social channels, commemorates the 50th anniversary of his first championship, the 1971 IMSA title he earned

Fast-growing Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi last month said it planned to invest $10 billion over the next decade in an automotive venture, leading many to wonder whether the company planned to launch its own car or simply develop car-related technology. During a presentation made on Wednesday via social media, Xiaomi CEO and founder Lei Jun

Chevrolet has offered the 1LE performance package on 4-cylinder, V-6, and V-8 versions of the Camaro since the 2019 model year, but not anymore. The 2022 Chevrolet Camaro drops the Turbo 1LE and V6 1LE models, limiting 1LE availability to the V-8. First spotted by Muscle Cars & Trucks, the change means you can now

A recent European trademark registration hints that an electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class is getting closer. This week, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) registered a trademark for the Mercedes-Benz EQG name. Mercedes first filed the trademark application in 2016, and the name is now protected until 2026, according to the document. EQG fits the naming

The 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV that GMC unveiled during the Final Four on Saturday will look to become the ultimate off-roader, but it will face stiff competition from the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler. Both of those vehicles are smaller, far more attainable, and most importantly, available for order now. The SUV version of

The S-Class has been the flagship model of the Mercedes-Benz lineup for decades, but in the shift to electric cars it’s about to at least share that top pedestal with the EQS. Last week, the German automaker revealed the interior of the Mercedes-Benz EQS electric sedan and provided new details regarding the car’s design, while

Ford has announced collaboration with RTR Vehicles, ARB 4×4 Accessories and 4 Wheel Parts to expand the list of OEM-approved off-road parts and accessories that will be available this summer with the launch of the Bronco 2- and 4-door sport utility vehicles. Components will include suspension, drivetrain, wheels, body parts and off-road and camping gear,

MG today sells a lineup of crossovers and sedans, but the historic British brand is best remembered for spritely roadsters of the 20th century. We’re talking cars like the MG TF and cult classic MG B. The automaker on Thursday previewed a concept that’s set to be revealed later this month at Auto Shanghai 2021,

If you can’t beat ’em, build pickup trucks to join ’em. That’s what Hyundai is doing with its Santa Cruz pickup truck, previewed in 2015 by a concept of the same name and confirmed on Wednesday for a debut on April 15. The 2022 Santa Cruz will be built at Hyundai’s plant in Montgomery, Alabama,

The Outback soft-roader wagon is already the most capable vehicle in Subaru’s lineup when it comes to heading off-road, but on Tuesday the Japanese automaker unveiled the more capable, more rugged 2022 Outback Wilderness. The modifications start with an increase in ground clearance to 9.5 inches from the stock 8.7. The suspension has also been

Hennessey last December took the wraps off its Venom F5, a 1,817-hp hypercar the company is confident will top 300 mph—and in the process set a new land speed record for production cars (the current record is the 282.9 mph set by SSC in January). However, Hennessey hasn’t ruled out launching additional versions of the

On Saturday the German automaker revealed the interior of the Mercedes-Benz EQS electric sedan and provided new details regarding the car’s design, while confirming some new specifications. The EQS is set to be a rolling technological tour de force, with an interior set to shame the Tesla Model S into mainstream status while possibly setting

America’s Drako is working on a battery-electric sedan with 1,200 hp and a sophisticated four-motor all-wheel-drive system that enables the car to handle icy surfaces with the poise of a figure skater. Just 25 examples are destined for production and each will be priced at $1.25 million. 2022 BMW Alpina B8 Gran Coupe Another super

For the better part of four decades it was only a Japanese legend. Unobtainium here in the United States, the Nissan Skyline GT-R was a high-tech, high-performance coupe we could only get a glimpse of in Japanese magazines or experience virtually through video games. Outfitted with all-wheel drive, all-wheel steering, and a twin-turbocharged inline-6, it

Legend has it that Enzo Ferrari called the original Jaguar E-Type the most beautiful car ever made, but United Kingdom-based Helm Motorcars thinks it can improve on the iconic design. The company showed the first of a limited run of 20 rebuilt Series 1 E-Types on Wednesday, and each gets modern technology and obsessive attention

Audi’s redesigned RS 3 has been spotted in sedan form (a hatchback is also coming). The new RS 3 is expected to follow a formula similar to its predecessor, which means a turbocharged inline-5 up front and power to all four wheels. Originally due for 2021, GMC’s updated Terrain will now be introduced for the

Bentley on Tuesday unveiled what it is calling the most dynamically capable car in its 101-year history: the third-generation Continental GT Speed. Based on the Continental GT that debuted for the 2018 model year, the 2022 Conti GT Speed has more power and sharper handling, but Bentley says comfort doesn’t suffer. Engineers from the British