On paper, the new 2021 M440i xDrive looks to be a superb sports coupe. After all, it offers performance not far off the previous-generation M4. However, do figures from the spec sheet translate into a vehicle that’s actually enjoyable to drive? Throttle House recently put one to the test to find out. Powering the M440i
The pandemic has massively accelerated digital buying processes to allow more elements of the sale of new cars to happen online, but the human relationship side will remain important, panelists discussing the future of virtual buying said. “What we discovered was that some of the trends we anticipated happening over five years were happening in
America’s SSC reclaimed the title of manufacturer of the world’s fastest production car when its Tuatara hypercar achieved an average speed of 316.11 mph over two runs. As you may have guessed, a lot of planning went into making this happen, which is a story in itself. 2022 GMC Hummer EV Another big news topic
The driver of a VW Golf GTI has been arrested in the Netherlands after leading the police on a high speed chase. In the lead-up to the chase, an officer pulled in front of the German hot hatch for a traffic stop along a highway exit road. Rather than stop, though, the driver of the
The GMC Hummer EV, unveiled last week to fanfare and memories of the original gas guzzlers with the same badge, is more than an expensive showpiece. It’s a crucial element of General Motors’ plan to scale electric vehicle production. The pickup is “going to lead to all the learnings from a battery standpoint, from a
SHANGHAI — With the coronavirus outbreak largely contained since March in China, the local market for new passenger vehicles and light trucks has sustained growth for five straight months. But there has been little to celebrate for American brands here. Except for Tesla, demand for U.S.-brand vehicles remains subdued, leaving many of their dealers struggling
Tesla is already collecting large amounts of data from the vehicles owners in its Full Self-Driving beta test fleet. It is already releasing a new update improving on the release earlier this week. Connectivity has been a flagship feature of Tesla’s offering in the auto industry. It not only enables several fun and useful features
Daimler is slowly pulling back the curtain on how its line of Mercedes-Benz sports cars will evolve as the leading luxury-vehicle maker goes electric. CEO Ola Kallenius has dropped hints this month that Mercedes plans to challenge brands including crosstown rival Porsche by introducing plug-in performance models. He told German monthly Manager Magazin in an
The Porsche 911 Targa has a long and rich history and Jay Leno recently had the opportunity to drive the latest model in 4S guise. Porsche unveiled the 992-generation 911 Targa 4 and 4S models back in May and most reviewers seem impressed with what the German car manufacturer has created. Sure, there are a
MILAN — Fiat is seeking to widen the appeal of its New 500 full-electric minicar by adding a family-orientated variant with a third door. The New 500 3+1 has a small, rear-hinged door on the rear passenger side that gives easier access to the rear seats. The variant will appeal to young customers who have
Automakers and tech companies have sought to cultivate the trust of consumers as they’ve developed and launched driver-assist systems that many consider a prelude to self-driving vehicles. Those efforts may be misguided. Consumers often are confused by the performance capabilities and limitations of driver-assist systems, which can control some steering, acceleration and braking tasks. Motorists
We flew in the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX; SSC broke a world speed record with the Tuatara; and the 2022 GMC Hummer EV was revealed. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. A Hellcat-powered Ram finally exists and we slid behind the wheel. With 702 horsepower, the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX flew
GM will revive the Hummer nameplate in the 2022 model year with the GMC Hummer EV, an all-electric pickup truck and SUV with 0-60 times in the three-second range and a price tag of $100,000 or more. The Hummer brand became part of the GM lineup at the turn of the century, when GM took
A Ferrari 458 Spider has been severely damaged after crashing into a Ferrari 812 Superfast and a BMW M6 in London. It remains unclear what exactly happened, as we’ve only been able to find some photos and a video of the aftermath online. Nevertheless, it seems likely the 458 Spider will be declared a write-off,
Used-vehicle values are cooling off, but prices as of mid-October still hovered nearly 10 percent above year-end 2019 levels. For the week ended Oct. 17, wholesale vehicle prices at Manheim auctions were 9.7 percent higher than at the start of the year, and retail prices were 9 percent higher, according to Cox Automotive. But prices
Electrify America and Veloz today announced the launch of a new web-based online shopping tool to help electric car owners choose which home charging equipment best fits their needs. The Home Charging Advisor is now live and ready to advise on Veloz’s EV shopping assistant website called Electric For All. One of the most common
The streets of Miami and South Beach are filled with luxury and exotic vehicles. But few are Alfa Romeos. Breaking into the chic market has been an uphill slog for dealers since the Italian brand’s U.S. return in 2014, and a group of Alfa Romeo dealers in the area have been working for more than
By Joey Klender Posted on October 23, 2020 Tesla is recalling around 30,000 of its Model S and Model X vehicles that were imported to China because of a suspension issue. According to Tesla, there are two different suspension defects in some of the Model S and Model X vehicles that were imported to China
Motional and Lyft said their self-driving ride-share service in Las Vegas is resuming after the coronavirus pandemic paused operations earlier this year. Motional, the joint venture between Hyundai Motor America and Aptiv, was rebranded in August and is relaunching in alignment with COVID-19 guidelines. According to a statement from Motional on Thursday, 70 percent of
Having been unveiled earlier this year, the 2021 Lexus IS has started arriving at dealers across the United States. But does it deserve your attention, or would you perhaps be better off with a BMW 3-Series, an Audi A4 or a Mercedes-Benz C-Class? Despite being a mid-cycle refresh, the revisions are quite extensive, from the
Tesla is recalling about 30,000 imported Model S and Model X vehicles in China because of suspension problems, a setback for the U.S. company just as it faces intensifying competition in the world’s largest auto market. The company is recalling vehicles made between Sept. 17, 2013, and Jan. 15, 2018, according to a statement by
As COVID-19 state mandates shut down dealership retail sales, more targeted marketing efforts with bigger budgets were shifted to fixed ops departments that remained open as essential services. “Many dealers made massive cuts to their marketing budgets, but they didn’t touch service,” says Alexi Venneri, CEO of marketing firm Digital Air Strike. The sudden importance
I’m nervous. Sitting behind the wheel of the new 2021 Ram 1500 TRX atop a 60 foot hill, I can hear my heartbeats thumping inside my helmet. The final directions from the instructor are ringing through my head. “…And you’re going to need to hit that ramp at 55 mph (points), to make it to
What kind of car is the 2021 Honda Ridgeline? What does it compare to? The 2021 Honda Ridgeline is a mid-size pickup that splits the difference between crossover SUVs and utilitarian trucks such as the Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier, and Ford Ranger. Is the 2021 Honda Ridgeline a good car? Review continues below Sold in
A woman has been left with severe spinal injuries after the Jeep Wrangler she was a passenger in fell off the treacherous Black Bear Pass in Telluride, Colorado. The incident happened on Saturday, October 10th and the sight of the red Jeep Wrangler tumbling down the side of the mountain was caught on camera by
The Polestar 2 has arrived in the U.S., where it has two strikes against it. First of all, it’s an electric car — a sharp-looking fastback, but undeniably a sedan in a market that shows ever-declining interest in such vehicles. In addition, it’s made in China, so it faces a 27.5 percent tariff — a
Vauxhall is offering potential buyers a 48-hour test drive in the all-electric Corsa-e for a limited time only. The ‘Switch it up’ test drive offer runs from now until 1stNovember, and gives potential buyers two full days to experience the all-electric Corsa-e. The offer will particularly help potential first-time electric buyers to find out how
Nissan North America is repositioning some senior leaders as the automaker works on a turnaround of the U.S. business. Two top executives will swap roles as part of the reorganization, Nissan told dealers Thursday in an email obtained by Automotive News. Nissan confirmed the moves, which take effect Nov. 1. Judy Wheeler, 58, will oversee
We learn that Tesla is looking to add a new “4D” radar with twice the range of its current radar in order to help its self-driving effort. Tesla Loves cameras and radar, hates lidar Early on its Autopilot and self-driving effort, Tesla made a clear decision to bet on computer vision powered by camera and
Mexican supplier Nemak swung to net income of $90 million in the third quarter from a $2 million loss a year ago as cost reductions took hold and automakers reopened plants after temporary closures due to the coronavirus pandemic. Revenue declined 7 percent to $896 million from the year-ago quarter while earnings before interest, taxes