Tesla Model S and Model X customers can again order a conventional steering wheel instead of Tesla’s unorthodox steering yoke. Tesla’s online configurator now shows a steering wheel as a no-cost option alongside the yoke. It’s listed in the “Interior” section, where customers also select an upholstery color. The yoke […]
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Ram 1500 Revolution BEV, 2025 VW Tiguan, Dodge Challenger sales: Car News Headlines
At CES in Las Vegas, the Ram 1500 Revolution BEV concept debuted as a first-look at the automaker’s upcoming electric pickup truck. Set to ride the STLA Frame platform for electric vehicles, the pickup concept introduced new innovations, including a mid-gate and a frunk-to-cab pass-through that combine to allow the […]
The best of our Best Car To Buy finalists
The Honda Civic Type R bested the competition and won Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2023 honors. It took on a field of wide-ranging competitors and won unanimously. Each of the nominees featured equipment and/or defining characteristics that we liked. The finalists ranged from the Ford Bronco Raptor with […]
Ken Block, Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2023, Ram 1500 Revolution BEV: The Week In Reverse
Ken Block died, we announced the Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2023 winner, and the Ram 1500 Revolution BEV concept rolled on stage in Las Vegas. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Ken Block died in a snowmobile accident. The rally, “Gymkhana,” marketing, and apparel […]
Ram electric truck may include off-road TRX equivalent
Much like the Ford F-150 Lightning and upcoming Chevrolet Silverado EV, a future Ram electric truck won’t be limited to a couple of models. According to Ram CEO Mike Koval, in an interview prior to the introduction of the Ram 1500 Revolution Concept Thursday at CES, there’s likely to be […]
Afeela electric sedan, VW ID.7: Today’s Car News
Honda and Sony have joined forces to launch the new EV brand Afeela, and the first model has been revealed. It’s a svelte sedan that’s due to go on sale in 2025, including here in the U.S. where it will also likely be built. Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz minivan finally reaches dealerships […]
Chevy gives look at 2024 Silverado EV tow testing
Prototypes for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV have been hitting public roads for the past six months, and Chevy has a video out that shows some of the testing that’s taking place. The video shows a prototype for the standard Work Truck commercial version aimed at businesses, conducting a tow […]
Zeekr 001 gains 140-kwh battery with claimed 621-mile range
China’s Zeekr has launched an updated version of its debut model, the 001 performance hatchback, for 2023. The premium EV brand of Geely hasn’t messed around with the 001’s handsome looks but has upped the vehicle’s performance in a major way. The 001 is now available with a 140-kwh battery […]
Final Aston Martin DBS, Best Car To Buy 2023 winner: Car News Headlines
Aston Martin is set to retire its DBS line and will launch a hardcore special packing 759 hp as the car’s swan song. The special model is called the DBS 770 Ultimate, and just 499 will be built for worldwide sale. After driving numerous 2023 model year vehicles throughout the […]
Motional shows Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxis driving in Las Vegas
Motional, the self-driving technology joint venture between Hyundai and Aptiv, plans to launch a robotaxi service in Las Vegas in late 2023, and a new video shows the unique challenges the city presents. Motional’s robotaxis, based on the Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric crossover, have been able to offer rides to […]
Alfa Romeo supercar, 2023 Zeekr 001: Today’s Car News
Alfa Romeo celebrated the new year by teasing a mystery model. Rumors point to it being the supercar hinted at by Alfa Romeo boss Jean-Philippe Imparato last summer. The supercar, possibly called the 6C, is meant to be a swan song for the internal-combustion engine as Alfa Romeo switches to […]
VW ID.7 electric sedan prototype presented ahead of 2023 CES
Volkswagen late on Tuesday presented the next salvo in its EV onslaught in the form of the ID.7, a mid-size sedan that will fill in for the Passat in the U.S. VW has only shown a camouflaged prototype, though the automaker has also provided a look at the interior. The […]