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[ad_1] Buick's mystery electric crossover that was recently spotted testing has been confirmed as the Chinese-market Electra E5. The first photos and details on the electric crossover recently surfaced on the website of the China Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and have since been republished on popular Chinese automotive website Autohome. According to information from the Chinese government website, the Electra E5 measures 192 inches long, making it similar in length to the upcoming 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, which measures 190 inches long. The most potent version will have approximately 240 hp and be capable of reaching a top speed of 112 mph. 2023 Buick Electra E5 - Photo credit: Autohome2023 Buick Electra E5 - Photo credit: Autohome It's possible the Electra E5 will also ride on GM's Ultium…

[ad_1] The 2023 Nissan GT-R Volvo EX90 came into focus, and we drove the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Godzilla has returned. The 2023 Nissan GT-R was announced after the supercar took a hiatus for 2022. While reports of the car's death were exaggerated, no changes were made to the $115,435 Nissan during its time away. The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE arrived in the U.S. with a price of $76,050. With an EPA-rated range of 305 miles, the 350+ model features a single rear motor with rear-wheel drive, and both a 12.8-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. More powerful dual-motor all-wheel drive models range from $78,150 and $92,650, but don't arrive until 2023.  We had our first stint behind the wheel…

[ad_1] Hyundai has issued a recall on certain vehicles equipped with the automaker's 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. An issue with the transmission can cause the vehicle to enter a fail-safe mode, after which power is reduced for about 30 seconds and then completely shuts down, which could lead to a crash. Drivers may notice warning lights in the gauge cluster, in addition to a warning message, prior to the vehicle entering the fail-safe mode. Hyundai said it is aware of 229 cases where the issue flared up between Jun. 1 and Sept. 26. The recall affects a total 53,142 vehicles in the U.S. and covers the following models: 2021-2022 Santa Fe2021-2022 Sonata2021-2022 Veloster N2022 Santa Cruz2022 Elantra N2022 Kona N Dealers have also been asked to stop selling the affected…

[ad_1] Everrati may have only been founded in 2019, but the electric-vehicle conversion company has already expanded out of its native U.K. to the U.S. and Europe. Demand has also soared to the point that the wait time for some conversions has stretched to a year. Everrati offers a diverse array of conversions, ranging from classic Land Rovers to the 964-generation Porsche 911 and even the Ford GT40 (replicas only, thankfully). The most popular is the 911 conversion, with the builds handled in both the U.K. and U.S. In the U.S., the conversion is handled by local partner Aria Group which is based in Irvine, California. According to Everrati, many of its customers fall in the Millennial and Gen-Z camps. They have a desire for cars from the 1980s and…

[ad_1] The Koenigsegg CC850 that debuted during August's 2022 Monterey Car Week is a re-imagination of the Swedish firm's first production car, and one of the highlights is a transmission like no other. The CC850 uses a version of the 9-speed Light Speed Transmission from the Koenigsegg Jesko, but with a new Engage Shifter System (ESS) that makes the automatic transmission transform into a 6-speed manual (it still maintains the full automatic mode with nine gears, though). This Engineering Explained video provides a deep dive into Koenigsegg's reinvented manual. First, the mechanical differences. the ESS gearbox has a clutch pedal like a conventional manual, but it's by-wire, and instead of one clutch, the ESS has seven. These clutches handle gear selection, eliminating the need for shifter forks and synchros. It…

[ad_1] Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon is coming out of retirement for one weekend to compete in a Porsche Carrera Cup North America race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, to be held over Labor Day Weekend. Gordon, who retired from full-time NASCAR racing after the 2015 season, will be reunited with longtime crew chief Ray Evernham, marking the first time the duo has raced together since 1999, Porsche said in a press release. In Cup Series competition, they won three championships and 47 races (out of Gordon's career-total 93) together. "I'm looking forward to getting back in a race car and competing against a talented field of teams and drivers," Gordon said in a statement. "It'll be a fun way to spend the holiday weekend and make some new…

[ad_1] After a development period that seemed like forever, the first Rimac Nevera has finally been delivered. The first of the electric hypercars went to none other than 2016 Formula 1 world champion Nico Rosberg. 2023 Ferrari 296 GT3 race car Ferrari revealed the 296 GT3 race car designed to replace the hugely successful 488 GT3 from 2023. The car is closely related to the 296 GTB but skips the road car's hybrid components. 2023 Genesis G90 The Genesis G90 has been redesigned for the 2023 model year, and this week we learned pricing will start close to $90,000. The good news is the G90 comes with a long list of standard features to help justify the steep price tag. 2024 Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV spy shots - Photo credit: S.…

[ad_1] BMW's M3 sedan has spawned a wagon sibling for the first time, and sadly there are no plans to bring this particular longroof to the U.S. Elsewhere it will go on sale in November and buyers will have a whole assortment of official M Performance upgrades to choose from, which can either be added at the factory or after delivery. Highlights include new wheel patterns, vintage BMW Motorsport logos, and additional aerodynamic aids made from carbon-fiber reinforced plastic. There are suspension upgrades, too, including adjustable coil-overs. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGKBI_THeto[/embed] For the interior, there are carbon-fiber and Alcantara accents, including M Performance interior trim panels and large knee pads. There are also M-branded door locks, as well as what appears to be a custom tow-hook cover. There isn't a power bump for…

[ad_1] We drove the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq, the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 broke cover, and the BMW 3.0 CSL was both spotted and teased. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Our perception of the future of General Motors' luxury division came into focus when we drove the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq. The electric crossover SUV wears a gorgeous design, and its high-quality interior isn't a parts-bin special. With more than 300 miles of range and a suspension firmly planted in the grand touring genre, the Lyriq might just be the beginning of something great at Cadillac. The McMurty Speirling warped both time and space as it flung itself up the hill at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The small electric car set a new record, climbing…

[ad_1] Italian vehicle customizer Aznom previously launched the Ram 1500-based Palladium luxury sedan, but now it's trying something a little greener. The company unveiled an electric Mini restomod called the Mini E-Classic at the 2022 Top Marques Monaco show this past weekend. The first customer example will roll out of Aznom's shop this summer, with "full production" scheduled to start in September, Aznom said in a press release. The conversion includes a 14-kwh battery pack Aznom says will provide up to 87 miles of range. For reference, the modern Mini Cooper SE gets 110 miles of range from a 32.6-kwh pack. Three driving modes—Eco, Normal, and Sport—are available. LED lighting and an upgraded interior with digital instrumentation and leather upholstery are part of the package as well. Aznom Mini E-Classic…