2012

In the wake of recent news regarding short circuits in Fisker Karma battery assemblies, supplier A123 Systems has developed a solution to resolve the issue.

By now, you've probably noticed we're impressed with the 2012 Range Rover Evoque. In fact, it was a Best Car to Buy 2012 nominee right here on Motor Authority. We're not alone, however. Over 50 international awards have been given to the Evoque, according to Land Rover. It's also a hit where they...

Chrysler has expanded its 300 sedan lineup with a new model targeted at blue bloods with a green conscience. The new model is the 2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series, one the automaker touts as its most luxurious and fuel-efficient flagship ever. Starting with the luxury, the special 300 sedan gets...

Today at Motor Authority, our car news headlines include a crashed McLaren MP4-12C and Aston Martin naming its one millionth Facebook fan car. Lotus fired up its IndyCar engine and Subaru is bringing two BRZ Concepts to the Tokyo Auto Salon. All this and more in today's car news, right here on...

Whilst most have been enjoying the festive period these past several days, the hard working Lotus Motorsport crew are busy celebrating the fruits of their labor over the past 12 months following the first successful engine fire-up in the Lotus IndyCar chassis, as well as the first proper Exige R-GT...

Matthew Foster of Portland, Oregon, was the winner in a MINI-sponsored contest to describe the best test drive, in just six words.

Today at Motor Authority, Ford shows off a new sleigh for Santa and Playboy names it hottest cars of 2012. Kurt Busch has joined the Phoenix Racing team and Maybach increases 2012 pricing even though it's dying. All this and more in today's car news, right here on Motor Authority. Ford has...

Ford Racing's Andy Vrenko gives us an overview of the Focus ST-R, the latest turnkey race car from Ford.

Cadillac has announced a content-rich Touring Package option for buyers of 3.0-liter and 3.6-liter V-6 CTS models.

Sure, Ken Block's rally/gymkhana Fiesta is probably the most over-exposed four-wheel-drive vehicle on the Internet, but there's a reason: it's the mud, snow, smoke, and gravel-slingingest thing with a love for the camera. This video recaps Block's rather adventurous 2011, though with fewer crashes...

The introduction of the 650-horsepower Shelby GT500 Mustang may have knocked the wind out of the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1’s sails just a bit, but at the end of the day the Chevy still represents great value considering the level of performance you get for its $54,995 asking price, and after...

For Mazda, it’s all about the purity of driving for its showcase at the upcoming 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon. We say this because one of the most exciting vehicles on show at the automaker’s stands will be this MX-5 NR-A 'Jinba-Ittai' track special--the rider and horse as one. This...

While the design of the new 2012 BMW 3-Series may not be beautiful, it’s safe to say that the new lines are a welcome change over the previous model and so far have been well received. More an evolution than a complete design turnaround, the F30 3-Series has grown a little while also picking...

Hennessey unveils its latest tune: an 800-hp Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8.

Tesla's most incredible effort yet, the 17-inch touchscreen-equipped, 300-mile, all-electric, luxurious, and very stylishly penned Model S, has just hit the web with its full specs and pricing. And it's a surprisingly good deal. If, of course, it lives up to its promise. While Tesla pulls typical...

Germany's Sport Auto has tested the new Lamborghini Aventador for its top speed and its lap time around Hockenheim.

Removing the electronic speed governor from the Mustang V-6 can have severe consequences, as demonstrated by a YouTube video.

The COPO Camaro concept shown at SEMA 2011 takes to the drag strip in a new video from Chevrolet Performance.

For 2012, Subaru's motorsport division, STI will again be paying contingency money for podium finishes in Production Car World Rally Championship competition.

It's always nice to see a logical tune. Let the stripped-down, two-seat super-coupes get 1,000-horsepower engines and gaudy carbon fiber body kits, luxury cars are about elegance, comfort, and of course, making the money needed to buy them. Instead of focusing all its attention on the engine bay or...