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A prototype for a redesigned BMW X4 has been spotted for the first time, and suggests the next generation of the coupe-like crossover will be more strongly differentiated from its X3 sibling than the current generation. Prototypes for the redesigned X3 are also out and about, though the new X3 looks to closely resemble the

Max Verstappen was named the 2022 Formula 1 World Champion on Sunday after winning a rain-affected Japanese Grand Prix, held at the Suzuka Circuilt. It means the Red Bull Racing driver is now a double World Champion, with his maiden title having come in 2021 after a controversial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. And impressively the

Ford’s GT supercar has almost reached the end of production,but before it bows out there will be one last special edition, the 2022 Ford GT LM Edition. As the name suggests, the car is a celebration of Ford’s successes at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Land Rover’s Range

Mini is developing an electric crossover to slot in below the Countryman. It was previewed in July by the Aceman concept and is expected to carry that name into production. We now have the first spy shots of a prototype. Acura’s ZDX nameplate is about to make a return, but not on a coupe-like crossover

After ditching radar sensors from its electronic driver-assist features in 2021, Tesla is now in the process of eliminating ultrasonic sensors as well. It means Tesla’s driver-assist features like Autopilot and Full Self-Driving will have to rely exclusively on Tesla Vision, the company’s in-house developed camera-based sensing system. Tesla on Tuesday said it will end

As we learned in July, the 2023 Acura TLX Type S is the latest recipient of Acura’s exclusive PMC Edition treatment. The name comes from the Performance Manufacturing Center, Acura’s specialist plant in Marysville, Ohio, originally set up to handle NSX production. But since 2019, Acura has been applying the same tender love and care

Land Rover redesigned the Range Rover for the 2022 model year, and now the luxury SUV’s smaller, more athletic Range Rover Sport sibling has arrived for 2023. And what an arrival. On sale soon in the U.S., the Sport had its coming-out in Madrid just a few weeks ago, where Land Rover ushered it through

Ford has filed a patent application for an external airbag that would deploy from behind a vehicle’s grille during collisions. Filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Mar. 1, 2021, and published Sept. 1, the application describes an airbag system similar to the ones already mandated in the U.S. for vehicle

Lamborghini this week replaced its Urus with an updated version dubbed the Urus S. There’s new styling in combination with extra power, and buyers also have a longer list of personalzation options to choose from. 2023 BMW XM BMW launched a rival to the Urus in the form of the XM. It’s the first standalone

Mercedes-Benz this week unveiled a concept celebrating a partnership with “League of Legends” and the video game’s Riot Games publisher. The concept is strictly for the virtual world, and as a result the design team, led by Mercedes design chief Gorden Wagener, could create elements not possible in the real world. “Because of the virtual

Alpine has a more hardcore version of its A110 sports car in the works. The French performance marque this week released a teaser video of the car which will be called the A110 R. A debut is expected on Oct. 3. The A110 made its debut at the 2017 Geneva auto show, and in 2020

Following a successful initial public offering, shares in Porsche started trading on Thursday on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Volkswagen Group, which owned 100% of Porsche prior to the IPO, set the placement price at 82.50 euros (approximately $79.60) per share, valuing the sports car marque at 75 billion euros. The share price has risen to

The Ford F-150 is making headlines by offering an electric variant, but the next generation of the bigger F-Series Super Duty trucks and chassis cabs are sticking with gas and diesel engines. New tech and connectivity options promise to make the work day easier for small businesses and fleets. Ford revealed the 2023 Super Duty

Mercedes-Benz’s design chief, Gorden Wagener, took to social media last week to post a teaser photo of what’s described as the first virtual concept from the automaker. The concept is covered in a semi-transparent shroud and appears to be a coupe. The wheels also appear to be partially concealed, which may or may not be

Some automakers have turned to all-wheel steering steering to make vehicles more maneuverable, but Ford is looking to patent an alternative solution. A patent application filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) describes a way to reduce turning radius on future vehicles by varying torque to individual wheels. Ford turn-assist mode patent

Lamborghini’s successor to the Aventador was spotted this week. With a new V-12 engine and hybrid technology, the redesigned supercar will move Lamborghini into the next era. Brabus P 900 Rocket Edition G-Class Brabus unveiled a wild pickup truck based on the Mercedes-Benz AMG G 63. Called the P 900 Rocket Edition, just ten examples

Nissan’s new Z has a problem, the Volvo XC90 successor received a name, and another “Last Call” Dodge was revealed. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Nissan issued a stop-sale order for the 2023 Z. Specifically, only the Zs optioned with an automatic transmission are affected. The vehicle’s transmission may not

Ford already offers a V-8 nicknamed the Godzilla, and soon there may be a more potent offering with the name Megazilla. A search through the database of the United States Patent and Trademark Office reveals a trademark filing for “Megazilla,” which was made by Ford on Sept. 16. It was specifically filed in the section