The Stick Shift Acura Integra Is Better For One Reason

When Acura debuted the Integra a while back, we had a concern. Part of what makes its twin, the Honda Civic Si, so great is its relatively minuscule curb weight. A car in 2022 with a 2,902 lb. curb weight is nigh-unheard-of. And when we saw the long list of luxury items in the Acura Integra, we grew concerned those would interfere with that lightweight feel we loved in the Si.rnWhile Acura gave us a good deal of info on the Integra, the curb weight was kept under wraps. Now, findings on one of Acura's websites have revealed not just the poundag...[More]

The Stick Shift Acura Integra Is Better For One Reason

When Acura debuted the Integra a while back, we had a concern. Part of what makes its twin, the Honda Civic Si, so great is its relatively minuscule curb weight. A car in 2022 with a 2,902 lb. curb weight is nigh-unheard-of. And when we saw the long list of luxury items in the Acura Integra, we grew concerned those would interfere with that lightweight feel we loved in the Si.rnWhile Acura gave us a good deal of info on the Integra, the curb weight was kept under wraps. Now, findings on one of Acura's websites have revealed not just the poundag...[More]

2023 Dodge Hornet 2022 GMC Sierra AT4X 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V: This Weeks Top Photos

We spotted the 2023 Dodge Hornet undergoing testing in what appeared to be production-ready form. The small crossover SUV will be a reskinned plug-in hybrid Alfa Romeo Tonale when it's revealed this summer.Teaser for modern Scout electric SUV and pickupVW announced it will revive the Scout name as an EV sub-brand with an off-road pickup truck and an SUV. The electric off-roaders will be designed for and built in the U.S., and they are scheduled to hit dealers in the second half of the decade.Valtteri Bottas stays hydrated during practice laps a...[More]

2023 Dodge Hornet 2022 GMC Sierra AT4X 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V: This Weeks Top Photos

We spotted the 2023 Dodge Hornet undergoing testing in what appeared to be production-ready form. The small crossover SUV will be a reskinned plug-in hybrid Alfa Romeo Tonale when it's revealed this summer.Teaser for modern Scout electric SUV and pickupVW announced it will revive the Scout name as an EV sub-brand with an off-road pickup truck and an SUV. The electric off-roaders will be designed for and built in the U.S., and they are scheduled to hit dealers in the second half of the decade.Valtteri Bottas stays hydrated during practice laps a...[More]

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Scout revival: The Week In Reverse

We drove the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning, the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport broke cover, and VW announced the revival of the Scout. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority.We had our first stint behind the wheel of the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning and found the electric pickup truck instantly becomes the best F-150 you can buy. With the instant torque of the electric powertrain and a composed ride thanks to the redesigned suspension, the Lightning makes the F-150 a better truck in every way.We spotted the 2024 Audi A6 with minima...[More]

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Scout revival: The Week In Reverse

We drove the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning, the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport broke cover, and VW announced the revival of the Scout. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority.We had our first stint behind the wheel of the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning and found the electric pickup truck instantly becomes the best F-150 you can buy. With the instant torque of the electric powertrain and a composed ride thanks to the redesigned suspension, the Lightning makes the F-150 a better truck in every way.We spotted the 2024 Audi A6 with minima...[More]

Volvo Says Younger Buyers Demand Better Technology

Apparently, Volvo doesn't think models like the V60 Recharge lean hard enough into technology. Speaking at the Financial Times' Future of the Car Summit, Volvo CEO Jim Rowan said that the brand needs to step its tech up to draw in the next generation of buyers. He specifically referenced Generation Z, the group of children born from 1997-2012.rnRowan called them digital natives born into a digital world, and went on to say that this generation of car buyers will expect more technology than anyone has up until this point. Rowan was also key to e...[More]

Volvo Says Younger Buyers Demand Better Technology

Apparently, Volvo doesn't think models like the V60 Recharge lean hard enough into technology. Speaking at the Financial Times' Future of the Car Summit, Volvo CEO Jim Rowan said that the brand needs to step its tech up to draw in the next generation of buyers. He specifically referenced Generation Z, the group of children born from 1997-2012.rnRowan called them digital natives born into a digital world, and went on to say that this generation of car buyers will expect more technology than anyone has up until this point. Rowan was also key to e...[More]

New Car Preview: 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V

There’s no doubt that America loves its big SUVs, and, in some cases, we indulge in a little fun in having our big SUVs pumping out some extra power because, why not, this is America and we can have our cake and eat it, too! Cadillac knows the desires of our hearts and they have fulfilled them with a new Cadillac Escalade-V, which touts 682 horsepower and 653 lb-ft of torque from its supercharged CT5-V Blackwing-sourced engine.If Cadillac wanted to make a bold statement, they just did it with this monster of an SUV that packs so much power, w...[More]

New Car Preview: 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V

There’s no doubt that America loves its big SUVs, and, in some cases, we indulge in a little fun in having our big SUVs pumping out some extra power because, why not, this is America and we can have our cake and eat it, too! Cadillac knows the desires of our hearts and they have fulfilled them with a new Cadillac Escalade-V, which touts 682 horsepower and 653 lb-ft of torque from its supercharged CT5-V Blackwing-sourced engine.If Cadillac wanted to make a bold statement, they just did it with this monster of an SUV that packs so much power, w...[More]

The Good Bad And Ugly Of The First-Ever Miami F1 Grand Prix

Well, that was exciting. The first-ever Miami Grand Prix is in the books; Red Bull driver (and reigning World Champion) Max Verstappen was crowned the winner, with Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr. taking home 2nd and 3rd, respectively. We've already dissected the race itself, which was rather uneventful after Verstappen passed Leclerc and stayed there for the remainder. There was also a pretty scary crash involving AlphaTauri's Pierre Gasly and McLaren's Lando Norris, which took Norris out of the race.rnFans who watched on t...[More]

The Good Bad And Ugly Of The First-Ever Miami F1 Grand Prix

Well, that was exciting. The first-ever Miami Grand Prix is in the books; Red Bull driver (and reigning World Champion) Max Verstappen was crowned the winner, with Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr. taking home 2nd and 3rd, respectively. We've already dissected the race itself, which was rather uneventful after Verstappen passed Leclerc and stayed there for the remainder. There was also a pretty scary crash involving AlphaTauri's Pierre Gasly and McLaren's Lando Norris, which took Norris out of the race.rnFans who watched on t...[More]

Tesla Giga Berlin Hosts Experts for Final Assessment

Tesla Giga Berlin is hosting experts for the final assessment of environmental compliance. Compliance with all requirements could be checked only after production was fully put into operation.On Monday, Tesla Giga Berlin began receiving representatives from the Brandenburg authorities, who check whether state requirements were observed during construction and operation. The factory received a production permit in March 2022, but some requirements could not be met until the full launch of all factory workshops.Once all workshops began work, it b...[More]

Tesla Giga Berlin Hosts Experts for Final Assessment

Tesla Giga Berlin is hosting experts for the final assessment of environmental compliance. Compliance with all requirements could be checked only after production was fully put into operation.On Monday, Tesla Giga Berlin began receiving representatives from the Brandenburg authorities, who check whether state requirements were observed during construction and operation. The factory received a production permit in March 2022, but some requirements could not be met until the full launch of all factory workshops.Once all workshops began work, it b...[More]

Elon Musk Will Meet With Indonesian Officials To Discuss Nickel

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is reportedly set to meet with Indonesian President Joko Widodo as early as this week to discuss electric vehicle supply chain development in the Southeast Asian country.Tesla representatives traveled to Indonesia last week to discuss nickel production at a hub in the country, according to a report from Reuters. The reps, who have not traveled back to the United States yet, were confirmed to be in Indonesia to visit the nickel plant by Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, the country’s Coordinating Minister of Investment and Maritime ...[More]

Elon Musk Will Meet With Indonesian Officials To Discuss Nickel

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is reportedly set to meet with Indonesian President Joko Widodo as early as this week to discuss electric vehicle supply chain development in the Southeast Asian country.Tesla representatives traveled to Indonesia last week to discuss nickel production at a hub in the country, according to a report from Reuters. The reps, who have not traveled back to the United States yet, were confirmed to be in Indonesia to visit the nickel plant by Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, the country’s Coordinating Minister of Investment and Maritime ...[More]

Tesla Owner In China Admits To Fabricating Brake Failure Story

A Tesla owner in China who purchased one of the company’s vehicles and claimed it had faulty brakes admitted the story was fabricated today in an issued apology on a Chinese social media network.Tesla fended off many instances of misinformation campaigns in China over the past two years, many of which were owners stating the vehicles had braking issues, which in turn led to accidents. On several occasions, Tesla has confronted these owners with the opportunity to prove the vehicles were faulty, even offering third-party examinations of the ca...[More]

Tesla Owner In China Admits To Fabricating Brake Failure Story

A Tesla owner in China who purchased one of the company’s vehicles and claimed it had faulty brakes admitted the story was fabricated today in an issued apology on a Chinese social media network.Tesla fended off many instances of misinformation campaigns in China over the past two years, many of which were owners stating the vehicles had braking issues, which in turn led to accidents. On several occasions, Tesla has confronted these owners with the opportunity to prove the vehicles were faulty, even offering third-party examinations of the ca...[More]

Tesla Giga Shanghai production Not Halted

A Tesla spokesperson told Bloomberg that Giga Shanghai has not halted production.People familiar with the matter informed Reuters that Tesla suppliers have recently faced supply issues, prompting the publication to claim that Giga Shanghai production halted.However, the Tesla spokesperson did confirm that Tesla China was experiencing some disruption and logistics issues due to COVID-19 lockdowns. For instance, wire harness maker Aptiv stopped shipping supplies to Tesla and General Motors after a few employees were infected with the virus.Shangh...[More]

Tesla Giga Shanghai production Not Halted

A Tesla spokesperson told Bloomberg that Giga Shanghai has not halted production.People familiar with the matter informed Reuters that Tesla suppliers have recently faced supply issues, prompting the publication to claim that Giga Shanghai production halted.However, the Tesla spokesperson did confirm that Tesla China was experiencing some disruption and logistics issues due to COVID-19 lockdowns. For instance, wire harness maker Aptiv stopped shipping supplies to Tesla and General Motors after a few employees were infected with the virus.Shangh...[More]