Author: news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Morgan got here near launching an electrical version of its previous-generation three-wheeler, but the corporate canned the project on the last minute. That was in 2020, and now Morgan has revealed an electrical version of its latest three-wheeler, the Super 3, though there aren’t plans to place this one into production either. Revealed on Wednesday, the XP-1 (Experimental Prototype primary) serves as a test bed for technology destined for future production EVs from Morgan, in addition to a way to construct in-house EV competence at an organization known more for its old-world British charm than cutting-edge technology. The XP-1’s powertrain…
Abt, a motorsports and tuning company with close ties to Audi, rolled out an Audi R8 road automotive modeled on the R8 LMS GT2 race automotive that competes in DTM. It’s called the XGT, and it’s possibly the last version of the R8 we see. Scene from “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” A prequel to 2015’s hit movie “Mad Max: Fury Road” arrives in theaters next May, and the primary trailer was released this week. The brand new movie, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” focuses on the formative years of Imperator Furiosa, the character portrayed in “Fury Road” by Charlize…
Chevrolet on Wednesday revealed updated versions of its Tahoe and Suburban SUVs. The complete-size duo are attributable to start sales late next yr as 2025 models, and pricing information will probably be announced closer to the on-sale date. The update includes revised styling and a more powerful diesel engine, but the largest change is added technology within the cabin. The highlight is the brand new dash design, which features an 11.0-inch digital gauge cluster and 17.7-inch infotainment screen joined to form a single panel. Below the infotainment screen are the middle air vents, and below these are some physical controls…
The redesigned 2024 Porsche Panamera was revealed this week. Due in showrooms next spring, it would offer buyers more plug-in hybrid options, latest suspension, and an interior with more screens. Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro – Photo credit: RM Sotheby’s Aston Martin’s Valkyrie hypercar is already as extreme as cars are likely to get, but there’s a fair more hardcore version referred to as the Valkyrie AMR Pro. It is a track-only version based on a design for a stillborn Valkyrie LMH race automotive, and this week considered one of the 42 examples built hit the used market. Teaser for…
Ferrari published a Fiorano lap time for the SF90 XX Stradale this week, and it’s quicker than the lap times set by all previous road-going Ferraris. It is not an enormous surprise because the SF90 XX Stradale can be more powerful than all previous road-going Ferraris. 1962 Ferrari 330 LM bearing chassis no. 3765 – Photo credit: RM Sotheby’s One other Ferrari within the headlines this week was a 1962 Ferrari 330 LM. The automobile, considered one of two examples built, set a brand new record for the worth paid for a Ferrari at auction. 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe The…
Buyers of the redesigned 2024 Ford Mustang will find a way make their cars stand out with a California Special package that was revealed this week. It costs $1,995 but can only be ordered on the Mustang’s GT Premium grade. 2025 Mini John Cooper Works Countryman Also revealed this week was the John Cooper Works version of the redesigned 2025 Mini Countryman. It’s set to sail into showrooms next spring with 312 hp and a pointy latest look that is sure to face out within the compact crossover crowd. 2024 Honda Ridgeline TrailSport The updated 2024 Honda Ridgeline was also…
California’s Icon has returned with a 1970 Chevrolet Suburban restomod that packs 1,000 hp and price its buyer a cool $1.1 million. The vehicle is the most recent addition to Icon’s Reformer series which generally focuses on Toyota Land Cruisers, Ford Broncos, and Chevrolet Thriftmasters, and it’s the primary time a Suburban has joined the ranks. The projected began with a donor three-door 1970 Suburban still with its original paint. On the request of the client, a fourth door was added. The initials of one among the client’s relative, who had worked on a Chevrolet production line when the 1970…
Ferrari’s 499P LMH was driven to overall victory on the 24 Hours of Le Mans this yr, and this week Ferrari revealed a track version to be inbuilt limited numbers. Often called the 499P Modificata, the track automotive is being offered via a brand new Sport Prototipi Clienti program. 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT2 Pro Mercedes-Benz AMG also launched a 750-hp track automotive based on the outgoing GT sports automotive. It’s closely aligned with AMG’s GT2 customer race automotive but is much more extreme as a consequence of its lack of regulations to satisfy. 2024 Acura TLX Type S Acura revealed…
Track enthusiasts are actually spoiled for selection with regards to automakers launching track cars based on their successful race cars. Hot on the heels of Ferrari launching a track automobile based on its Le Mans-winning 499P, Mercedes-Benz AMG has launched a track automobile based on its GT2 race automobile. AMG’s track automobile goes by the name GT2 Pro, and it’s much more extreme than its race automobile counterpart on account of the dearth of regulations it has to satisfy. In each cases there is a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 under the hood, though as a substitute of the race automobile’s peak…
The U.K.’s Alan Mann Racing, an organization that focuses on servicing and maintenance for traditional road and race cars, particularly Fords, has expanded its operations with an electrical conversion for the unique Ford Mustang. Alan Mann Racing, or AMR for brief, started off life within the Nineteen Sixties as a British race team that fielded Fords in various events, including the Monte Carlo Rally, Tour de France Automobile, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Crucially, the team helped developed a light-weight body for the GT40, with two examples built and raced within the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans,…
