Author: news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Nissan plans to launch seven latest vehicles within the U.S. over the subsequent three years, and amongst them shall be a redesigned Murano, a prototype for which has been spotted for the primary time. Set to debut later this yr, likely as a 2025 model, the brand new Murano will bring a sleek, almost coupe-like design not unlike Nissan’s Chill-Out concept from a couple of years back. Like that idea, the brand new Murano also appears to be void of Nissan’s V-shaped corporate grille, often called the V-Motion. The side view looks almost an identical the Nissan Ariya EV, and…
Cruise on Monday announced its robotaxis will return to the road for the primary time since last October, when the fleet was parked following an accident with a pedestrian in San Francisco. The relaunch will happen in Phoenix, and only two robotaxis will probably be in operation initially, in each case with a security driver behind the wheel. Cruise began its service in Phoenix in 2023, and the corporate on Monday said robotaxis will eventually be deployed in other parts of Arizona, including Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, and Chandler. The corporate hasn’t said when it would resume operations…
Manthey-Racing continues to expand its offerings within the U.S., this time with an upgrade for the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS. Manthey is a German motorsports and engineering company with close ties to Porsche, and has previously been tapped to oversee a few of Porsche’s racing programs. It recently entered the sport of offering upgrades for a few of Porsche’s road cars. The upgrades generally have been developed with Porsche and can be found through the automaker’s showrooms, and thus won’t void the unique factory warranty when installed at an approved workshop. The upgrade for the 718 Cayman GT4 RS…
Tom Walkinshaw Racing was a British motorsports and engineering company with successes in Formula 1 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It went under in 2002, but now it has been revived by the son of the unique company’s founder, and the trendy company’s first product is a wild Jaguar XJS. McLaren F1 bearing chassis no. 029 – Photo credit: RM Sotheby’s There is a McLaren F1 up on the market, and it has only been driven 250 miles within the three many years because it left the factory. The present owner bought the automobile in 2021 for a…
Aston Martin’s DBS will likely be redesigned later this 12 months, with the newcomer expected to revive the vaunted Vanquish nameplate. Prototypes have been spotted testing hard on the Nürburgring, and Aston Martin on Wednesday confirmed the automotive will pack a newly developed twin-turbocharged V-12 engine. Confirmed numbers include a peak output of 824 hp and 737 lb-ft of torque. This could deliver a major boost in performance over the DBS which packs 715 hp in standard guise and 759 hp within the DBS Ultimate runout special. The brand new engine is derived from Aston Martin’s own 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged V-12…
Lamborghini overhauled the Urus for 2025 and added a plug-in hybrid powertrain in the method. The brand new Urus SE hybrid grade pairs the familiar twin-turbocharged V-8 with a single electric motor for a combined output of 789 hp. 2025 Aston Martin DBX Aston Martin also updated its DBX for 2025. The SUV is now being offered exclusively in range-topping DBX707 form, and contains a revamped interior borrowing technology from the newest DB12 and Vantage sports cars. 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology The Mercedes-Benz G-Class was also updated for 2025, and among the many updates is the addition…
One other company has surfaced with an electrical conversion for the unique Defender, but there is a difference this time. U.K.-based Bedeo’s electric Defender uses in-wheel motors, which Bedeo has packaged as a retrofit kit that might potentially be used on any classic automotive. Bedeo focuses on adding electric powertrains to light business vehicles, but the corporate plans to expand into classic cars through a brand new Reborn Electric: Icons program. The Defender is just the primary conversion. The in-wheel motors come from fellow British company Protean, which was acquired in 2019 by Swedish EV startup NEVS and sold to…
Audi’s A6 E-Tron electric midsize sedan due for a reveal later this yr will spawn each S and RS versions aimed toward performance fans. A prototype for the S6 E-Tron has already been spotted and this week we’ve got our first spy shots of a prototype for the RS 6 E-Tron performance flagship. The prototype may appear to be the regular A6 E-Tron but a better inspection reveals details like widened fenders, a big rear diffuser, lowered suspension, and a big brake package with possibly carbon-ceramic rotors—all features typical of an RS model. The front fascia design also looks much…
The Aston Martin Formula 1 team on Thursday announced that star driver Fernando Alonso has signed a brand new multi-year cope with the squad. The news ends speculation that Alonso might retire again from F1 after the present season or perhaps join Mercedes-Benz AMG which continues to be on the look out for a driver to exchange Lewis Hamilton, who joins Ferrari next season. “There was much said and written about my future in Formula 1 previously few months, but today I’m delighted to announce that I’m here to stick with Aston Martin Aramco in a multi-year agreement,” Alonso said…
The Audi A3 receives a mid-cycle update for the 2025 model yr, and the updates will extend to the performance-oriented models within the range, the S3 and RS 3. Audi revealed the 2025 A3 in March and on Monday the automaker provided a primary take a look at the 2025 S3. The cars are due in showrooms later this yr, though once more the U.S. will receive a sedan body style only and never the more practical hatchback offered elsewhere. The updated RS 3 also needs to arrive this yr, though timing for its reveal is uncertain. The styling updates…
