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[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…

[ad_1] Swedish racing team Cyan Racing, the team that previously operated as Polestar until Volvo took over the name, will soon start accepting orders for its wild P1800 restomod first shown in 2020. The car isn't cheap, though. Motor1 has learned that pricing starts at $700,000 and that Cyan Racing will start accepting orders following a showing at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering on August 9. The price is steep but the modifications are extensive. Starting with a donor P1800, the body is rebuilt using modern materials to improve stiffness. We're not just talking replacing panels here but increasing the width as well as repositioning the greenhouse. The changes allowed Cyan Racing to install a modern suspension system as well as 18-inch wheels, in this case a set of center-lock…

[ad_1] Ford has filed a patent application for a system to remotely rev engines. Remote engine start has been around for awhile, but a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on May 5 describes revving the engine beyond idle speeds while stationary. This would be controlled by a device such as a smartphone, according to the application. The purpose of this is to make noise. A major part of the appeal of performance cars is their engine note, Ford noted in the application. Being able to rev the engine on command allows owners to enjoy the roar of a V-8 (Ford did use a Mustang to illustrate the concept, after all) even more. So it's essentially the opposite of the current Mustang's quiet exhaust…

[ad_1] Lincoln is celebrating its centennial this year, but it doesn’t mark the company’s founding. Lincoln was established in 1917, but acquired by Ford in 1922 and that is the anniversary the automaker is choosing to honor. As a part of the ceremonies, Lincoln isn’t just looking back but providing a peek into its future with the Star concept, an electric SUV that it says will be the basis for its electrified lineup going forward. Lincoln’s EV plans have gone through several twists and turns. At one point, the plan was for Lincoln to develop an SUV based on the Rivian platform, then there were plans for a different SUV based on the existing Ford Mustang Mach-E platform. However, what underpins the Star concept is something entirely different from either…