What Exactly Is The 1955 MercedesBenz 300 SLR

By now you’ve probably heard the news on a one-of-two 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe selling for 135 million Euros, which equates to about $143 million making it the world’s most expensive car, ever.After the sale took place and countless news outlets among automotive sources picked up the story that was bound to make headlines, many have wondered what exactly this vehicle is as it resembles the classic Mercedes-Benz 300 SL gullwing but looks longer and “racier”.The 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe wasn’t necessarily an inspiration...[More]

What Exactly Is The 1955 MercedesBenz 300 SLR

By now you’ve probably heard the news on a one-of-two 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe selling for 135 million Euros, which equates to about $143 million making it the world’s most expensive car, ever.After the sale took place and countless news outlets among automotive sources picked up the story that was bound to make headlines, many have wondered what exactly this vehicle is as it resembles the classic Mercedes-Benz 300 SL gullwing but looks longer and “racier”.The 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe wasn’t necessarily an inspiration...[More]

2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV testing in Moab

With production of the pickup version underway, the 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV is off-road testing in Moab ahead of its planned launch next year.A recent LinkedIn post from General Motors president Mark Reuss shows Hummer EV SUV prototypes out on the trails in Utah's off-road playground. Production is scheduled to start in early 2023, Reuss said. Reuss gave no word on how well it's doing, but no automaker would at this point in the testing process.Unveiled in 2021, the SUV version of the GMC Hummer EV will have a similar spec sheet to the 2022 GMC ...[More]

2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV testing in Moab

With production of the pickup version underway, the 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV is off-road testing in Moab ahead of its planned launch next year.A recent LinkedIn post from General Motors president Mark Reuss shows Hummer EV SUV prototypes out on the trails in Utah's off-road playground. Production is scheduled to start in early 2023, Reuss said. Reuss gave no word on how well it's doing, but no automaker would at this point in the testing process.Unveiled in 2021, the SUV version of the GMC Hummer EV will have a similar spec sheet to the 2022 GMC ...[More]

Toyota Supra Unsuccessfully Morphs Into Lamborghini Reventon

Hampered by financial restraints and modest monthly budgets, many gearheads are seldom able to purchase their dream cars. For many, Lamborghini ownership will remain an unreachable aspiration. The cheapest model, for instance, sports an eye-watering price tag of around $220,000.rnrnThat didn't stop one Dutch individual from transforming his Toyota Supra into what is certainly one of the most polarizing custom builds we've ever seen. Once a perfectly lovely 1990 Mk3, the legendary Japanese sports car has been turned into a crude replica of the l...[More]

Toyota Supra Unsuccessfully Morphs Into Lamborghini Reventon

Hampered by financial restraints and modest monthly budgets, many gearheads are seldom able to purchase their dream cars. For many, Lamborghini ownership will remain an unreachable aspiration. The cheapest model, for instance, sports an eye-watering price tag of around $220,000.rnrnThat didn't stop one Dutch individual from transforming his Toyota Supra into what is certainly one of the most polarizing custom builds we've ever seen. Once a perfectly lovely 1990 Mk3, the legendary Japanese sports car has been turned into a crude replica of the l...[More]

GM patent: Dual charge ports could allow electric trucks a lot of energy flexibility

General Motors recently filed a patent application for a dual charge port setup that could help get the most out of Ultium battery system in the automaker's electric pickup trucks.GM has developed a double-layer battery pack that's already being used in the GMC Hummer EV, and is slated for the forthcoming Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV. The proposed setup could provide more flexibility in how those two layers are charged.Using a series of controllers and switches, as well as the pack's built-in ability to operate as two different pack...[More]

GM patent: Dual charge ports could allow electric trucks a lot of energy flexibility

General Motors recently filed a patent application for a dual charge port setup that could help get the most out of Ultium battery system in the automaker's electric pickup trucks.GM has developed a double-layer battery pack that's already being used in the GMC Hummer EV, and is slated for the forthcoming Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV. The proposed setup could provide more flexibility in how those two layers are charged.Using a series of controllers and switches, as well as the pack's built-in ability to operate as two different pack...[More]

Audi Gives Owners Free Apple Music Upgrade

Cars are becoming more connected than ever, taking all the services you love on your mobile phone and integrating them into the dashboard to lessen distraction. Audi just revealed a series of updates for its 2023 lineup, but not included in that announcement is a new feature coming to nearly all 2022 Audi models in Europe, North America, and Japan. These cars will gain access to integrated Apple Music through the Multi-Media Interface (MMI) via an automatic over-the-air update.rnThis update will allow owners to stream Apple Music from their acc...[More]

Audi Gives Owners Free Apple Music Upgrade

Cars are becoming more connected than ever, taking all the services you love on your mobile phone and integrating them into the dashboard to lessen distraction. Audi just revealed a series of updates for its 2023 lineup, but not included in that announcement is a new feature coming to nearly all 2022 Audi models in Europe, North America, and Japan. These cars will gain access to integrated Apple Music through the Multi-Media Interface (MMI) via an automatic over-the-air update.rnThis update will allow owners to stream Apple Music from their acc...[More]

Test drive: 2022 Lexus LX 600 F Sport modernizes and perplexes

For every step forward Lexus took with its 2022 LX 600 redesign, the brand also seemingly took a step back.The flagship SUV arrives with a strong new powertrain, a better interior layout, and modern cabin technology. But the interior packaging is still compromised, the latest technology is a bit disjointed, and there’s a perplexing hiccup when it comes to towing.After spending a week living with, towing with, and hauling with the 2022 Lexus LX 600 F Sport Handling, here’s where it hits and misses.2022 Lexus LX 600 F Sport HandlingHit: Moder...[More]

Test drive: 2022 Lexus LX 600 F Sport modernizes and perplexes

For every step forward Lexus took with its 2022 LX 600 redesign, the brand also seemingly took a step back.The flagship SUV arrives with a strong new powertrain, a better interior layout, and modern cabin technology. But the interior packaging is still compromised, the latest technology is a bit disjointed, and there’s a perplexing hiccup when it comes to towing.After spending a week living with, towing with, and hauling with the 2022 Lexus LX 600 F Sport Handling, here’s where it hits and misses.2022 Lexus LX 600 F Sport HandlingHit: Moder...[More]

The New BMW 7 Series Has A Banging Stereo With Diamonds In The Speakers

It's no secret the BMW 7 Series has a pretty killer interior. It's a flagship luxury sedan. You practically can't bring one to market without a bunch of sweet new tech and comfy reclining seats. Of course, both the 7 and its electric BMW i7 twin have both in spades. There's even a rear TV that'll drop down out of the roof.rnThat big TV doesn't really amount to much without one thing: decent speakers. BMW turned to Bowers & Wilkins to make sure the speakers in the new 7 Series were more than just a set of crappy headphones you'd be just as likel...[More]

The New BMW 7 Series Has A Banging Stereo With Diamonds In The Speakers

It's no secret the BMW 7 Series has a pretty killer interior. It's a flagship luxury sedan. You practically can't bring one to market without a bunch of sweet new tech and comfy reclining seats. Of course, both the 7 and its electric BMW i7 twin have both in spades. There's even a rear TV that'll drop down out of the roof.rnThat big TV doesn't really amount to much without one thing: decent speakers. BMW turned to Bowers & Wilkins to make sure the speakers in the new 7 Series were more than just a set of crappy headphones you'd be just as likel...[More]

TEASED: Lexus RX Hybrid Could Be The Most Powerful Yet

The next-generation 2023 Lexus RX will debut at the end of the month, but that still leaves plenty of time for leaked information to trickle out ahead of the reveal. Just one day after Lexus posted the first teaser for the RX showing the front-end styling, what appears to be a leaked teaser of the rear end just popped up all over social media. Not only does this new image give us a pretty nice glimpse of the rear styling, but it also reveals the name of one of the upcoming models.rnLexus made sure to photograph the new RX in low light so some o...[More]

TEASED: Lexus RX Hybrid Could Be The Most Powerful Yet

The next-generation 2023 Lexus RX will debut at the end of the month, but that still leaves plenty of time for leaked information to trickle out ahead of the reveal. Just one day after Lexus posted the first teaser for the RX showing the front-end styling, what appears to be a leaked teaser of the rear end just popped up all over social media. Not only does this new image give us a pretty nice glimpse of the rear styling, but it also reveals the name of one of the upcoming models.rnLexus made sure to photograph the new RX in low light so some o...[More]

2023 Nissan Z Chevelle Super Sport 2023 Lexus RX: The Week In Reverse

We drove the 2023 Nissan Z, Trans Am Worldwide revealed a Chevelle throwback, and the 2023 Lexus RX received a reveal date. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority.We had our first stint behind the wheel of the 2023 Nissan Z both on the street and the track. The verdict? The new Z34 generation may be based on the previous Z33 model, but the chassis enhancements, suspension changes, and extra power add up a compelling package.The Pagani C10 was teased ahead of its Sept. 12 debut in Milan. The hypercar is set to replace the Huayra...[More]

2023 Nissan Z Chevelle Super Sport 2023 Lexus RX: The Week In Reverse

We drove the 2023 Nissan Z, Trans Am Worldwide revealed a Chevelle throwback, and the 2023 Lexus RX received a reveal date. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority.We had our first stint behind the wheel of the 2023 Nissan Z both on the street and the track. The verdict? The new Z34 generation may be based on the previous Z33 model, but the chassis enhancements, suspension changes, and extra power add up a compelling package.The Pagani C10 was teased ahead of its Sept. 12 debut in Milan. The hypercar is set to replace the Huayra...[More]

1990 Ferrari F40 BaT Auction Proves Again How Insane the Automotive Market Remains

Insanity ensues as we witness an automotive market that’s the wildest it has ever been in the history of the automobile. While this week may mark a major downturn in the economy in America, the automotive market is riding a wild roller-coaster that doesn’t look to stop any time soon as the simple economics of supply and demand is the driving force behind these high prices. Not only are new cars selling with ridiculous markups but in the classic automotive world fine examples like this 1990 Ferrari F40 have captured an audience of both enthu...[More]

1990 Ferrari F40 BaT Auction Proves Again How Insane the Automotive Market Remains

Insanity ensues as we witness an automotive market that’s the wildest it has ever been in the history of the automobile. While this week may mark a major downturn in the economy in America, the automotive market is riding a wild roller-coaster that doesn’t look to stop any time soon as the simple economics of supply and demand is the driving force behind these high prices. Not only are new cars selling with ridiculous markups but in the classic automotive world fine examples like this 1990 Ferrari F40 have captured an audience of both enthu...[More]