Tesla Model 3 Performance aims for ludicrous on a budget
By news@motorauthority.com (Stephen Edelstein)
Tesla on Tuesday revealed an updated Model 3 Performance, which joins the rest of the refreshed Model 3 lineup, codenamed Highland. The dual-motor all-wheel drive Model 3 Performance boasts 510 hp and 546 lb-ft of torque, which Tesla says will get it from 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds and on to a top speed of 163 mph. Range is estimated at 296 miles...
The Tacoma TRD Pro Has an Easter Egg Most Owners Will Never See
Without taking the front wheels off, this one is very hard to spot.
New Kia Tasman Will Be The Weirdest-Looking Pickup Truck, And That's A Good Thing
A few months ago we shared spy photos of the new Kia Tasman , the brands first pickup truck. Designed primarily for Australia , Africa and the Middle East to do battle with trucks like the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux , the midsize body-on-frame Tasman is rapidly approaching its debut, and Kia just released the first Read more...
Tesla Attempts To Overshadow Likely Bad Earnings Call With New 510-HP Model 3 Performance
Tesla launched the newest iteration of its Model 3 Performance Tuesday, just in time for what promises to be a tense Q1 earning call. First, the car; the automaker claims its the most powerful electric sedan it has ever produced, boasting an advertised 163 mph top speed and a 2.9 second 0-to-60 mph time. Tesla Read more...
The McLaren P1 Successor Will Reportedly Get a Brand-New V-8
McLaren reportedly gave details of the new hypercar at a meeting with dealers in Las Vegas earlier this month.
Subaru Legacy discontinued after 2025
Subaru has announced that production of the Legacy will end in spring 2025, which will mark the end of the road for the sedan. The Subaru Legacy debuted in 1989 and was the the first Subaru manufactured in the United States at Subarus new Indiana plant. Six generations later, Subaru has sold over 1.3 million Legacy sedans in the US. But sadly, the Legacy is being discontinued due to market shifts from passenger cars to SUVs and crossovers and Subarus... [read more]
You Can Own Ayrton Senna's Honda NSX As Long As You're Already Loaded
There are Formula 1 champions, and then there are Formula 1 legends. Ayrton Senna was the latter . Ask any of the current drivers about their personal heroes, and dollars to donuts, theyll drop Sennas name. He had an unconventional approach to racing that was both high risk and high reward. Senna also died tragically Read more...
2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance arrives with more power
We've been waiting to hear what Tesla had in store for the updated Model 3 Performance and now we have all the details. The good news is that the new Model 3 Performance builds on the last version with more power, an adaptive suspension and sport seats. The 2024 Model 3 Performance has a new rear motor called Performance 4DU. Tesla says that thecompared to the previous Model 3 Performance drive unit, the Performance 4DU can deliver up to +22... [read more]
You Can Own Ayrton Senna's Personal Honda NSX for $620,000
This Honda NSX was once owned by Formula 1 driver Aryton Senna, where he used it as a personal car in Portugal. Now you can own it.
Dealership Sics Cops On Customer For Stealing A Car After Losing Loaner Agreement
Taking your car in for service is always a pain . Its even worse when the dealer needs to keep your car, and hands you a loaner sure, it gets you to work and back , but you need to re-pair your phone and re-save all your radio stations. Worst of all, though, is when the dealer mistakenly reports that loaner as stolen Read more...
Dealers Are Worried About How Cars That Don't Even Exist Yet Will Be Sold
Car dealers are terrified of direct sales . They see protecting the franchise sales model as paramount. I mean, how else are they going to charge for crap you dont need and try to force you into financing their bonuses plus the price of the car for 84 months? Skipping the middle man is such a threat to their bottom Read more...
The New Tesla Model 3 Performance Hits 60 MPH in 2.9 Seconds
With 510 horsepower and a 0-60 mph time of 2.9 seconds, its the most powerful Model 3 ever.
1991 Acura NSX owned by Ayrton Senna for sale on Auto Trader
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
A Honda NSX that belonged to legendary Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna has surfaced for sale on Auto Trader. Cars with such pedigree are typically sold through the major auction houses, but the car's current owner, Robert McFagan, wanted to sell it via the popular British classifieds website. It's listed with a sale price of 500,000 British pounds...
This YouTube Channel Can Help You Decide If You Can Afford That New Car
When it comes to buying a new car , agreeing on a price youre happy with is really only the first step. Even after you learn what your monthly payment will be , youll have more expenses to consider, like insurance, gasoline, and maintenance. Odds are, you could run the numbers yourself and come up with a pretty good Read more...
Tesla Learns Hard Lesson: Go Anti-Woke, Go Broke
Things are not going well at Tesla right now. The stock is down more than $100 per share year-to-date, as many as 20,000 people are set to lose their jobs, the Cybertruck keeps breaking , operating profit is expected to be down 40 percent when its announced later today and the $25,000 electric vehicle that Tesla has Read more...
Maserati Recreates The V8 Rumble To Soundtrack Its New EVs
Once youve gotten over the charging and pricing issues , the next problem most people have with electric cars is the way they sound . They argue that the hum of an electric vehicle motor is sterile or arent fans of synthesized engine notes that can be piped out of speakers built into the cars either. Now, Maserati is Read more...
The Olympus Rally Is One of the Most Underrated Events in Motorsports
We went to the 30th running of the American Rally Association's Olympus Rally in the forests of rural Washington.
2024 Toyota Tacoma, 2025 Defender Octa: Car News Headlines
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
The Toyota Tacoma has been redesigned for 2024, and it features multiple variants including a new Trailhunter model. It also continues to offer a manual transmission, making it unique in a segment dominated by automatic-only trucks. Find out what it's like to drive in the links below. JLR is no stranger to SUVs with beefy engines, and its next...
California May End CLEAR For Airline Travelers
Who would have guessed that eliminating privatized airport security line-cutting would be a topic that would have Democrats and Republicans reaching across the aisle? California lawmakers introduced a bill in February that would ban CLEAR in its present form, according to POLITICO . While the bill has bipartisan Read more...
Heres Why The Electric Porsche Macan Is So Much More Expensive Than The Gas-Powered Gen
I just drove the all-new and all-electric 2025 Porsche Macan , and the second-generation Macan represents a huge change between model years for Porsches best-selling vehicle . Its price sort of reflects that. Right now, there are two electric Macans you can choose from: the Macan 4 and the Macan Turbo , and, folks, Read more...
Here's What Readers Think Are The Signs Of A Good Mechanic
A great mechanic will always have your back. Theyre not in it to milk every cent out of a repairpeople and functional machines are their passions. But how can you be sure youve got a mechanic with a heart of gold? Read more...
Tesla Driver Who Trusted 'Autopilot' Charged With Killing A Motorcyclist
A 28-year-old motorcyclist died in Washington State on Friday afternoon because a dipshit Tesla driver rear-ended him at speed . A Snohomish man, 56, was commuting in his 2022 Tesla Model S when he activated the cars camera-based advanced driver assist system and according to his statements to police , began looking Read more...
Wrenching Gone Wrong: Driver Ticketed For Swapping Steering Wheel For Vise Grips
Here at Jalopnik we love a good automotive hack or bodge that keeps you on the road longer. Maybe you found a sneaky way to make your tires last for more miles, or a neat way of maximizing your trunk space. Whatever hack you uncovered , I hope it was a bit less janky than this driver who was caught using a wrench Read more...
Smart eyes compact crossover territory with Concept #5
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Smart will use this week's 2024 Beijing auto show to preview a vehicle bigger than anything we've previously seen from the brand. Revealed on Tuesday, the Concept #5 is an electric compact crossover with a boxy design accentuated by rugged details like flared wheel arches, prominent skid plates, chunky off-road tires, and a roof rack with...
The Subaru Legacy Is Dead After 2025
Legacy sales have stagnated in recent years. So Subaru is finally pulling the plug.
Tesla Isnt Going To Advertise Its Way Out Of This One
Good morning! Its Tuesday, April 23, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more...
BMW Classic Will Give Your Beloved Car Or Bike A Birth Certificate
If youre as car obsessed as most of us then you likely call your car your baby, and BMW Classic will now validate your baby with a birth certificate. Well, really its just a digital version of the record of the vehicles delivery status and first buyer rather than a certificate of authenticity. BMW claims to have Read more...
Range Rover Electric undergoes extreme cold-weather tests
By news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Electric vehicles are notorious for reduced range and longer charge times in cold weather, but the upcoming electric Range Rover, to be known as the Range Rover Electric, likely won't suffer these issues. JLR is testing prototypes in the extreme cold experienced near the Arctic Circle, where the temperature can drop as low as -40 degrees F. This...
How Detroit Ended Up With This 80-Foot-Tall Tire Left Over From The World's Fair
Detroit recently experienced quite the dust up over its new Hollywood-inspired roadside sign not appearing to live up to the hype , but there is one roadside landmark almost universally loved by residents. It even appears on the same freeway as the not-that-bad-you-guys Detroit sign (though on the opposite side of Read more...
Man Cleared On Drunk Driving Charges Because His Body Is A Rare Alcohol-Making Machine
A Belgian man who was charged with drunk driving has been acquitted because he has auto-brewery syndrome, a rare condition that causes carbohydrates to ferment in the gastrointestinal tract, creating alcohol. The man works at a brewery, but his lawyer called that another unfortunate coincidence, Reuters reports . Read more...
