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There's no shortage of startups looking to be among the first to develop safe and reliable self-driving systems to power fleets of potentially lucrative self-driving taxis. Among them is America's Voyage, which was formed by ex-engineers of Apple and Alphabet and on Thursday received $3 million in...

It's one thing to own a 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, but something entirely different to fundamentally understand how to unlock its potential at the dragstrip. Dodge and SRT want each Demon owner to tap their cars' potential, so much so that the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles brands announced on...

The Fisker EMotion made a bit of a splash at the Consumer Electronics show this week, as a sleek electric car with the look of a supercar. We were on hand at the show and learned some more interesting tidbits about the car in an interview with company chairman and CEO Henrik Fisker. We knew the...

The Fisker EMotion electric car that was unveiled in Las Vegas on Tuesday is, for all intents and purposes, the production car. Granted we won't see it in production and on the road for two years, give or take, according to company chairman and CEO Henrik Fisker, but that's the car. Except for...

Byton unveiled its concept crossover SUV; we spied the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette; and Fisker released details on the EMotion electric car. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The Chinese startup Byton unveiled an electric crossover SUV concept at the 2018 Consumer Electronics...

Walk up to your Byton and an exterior camera knows your face. The door unlocks and you open it. The car boots up and it knows your name. It knows your health data, reads your blood pressure, checks your schedule, and streams whatever video was on your smartphone. It even knows where you need to go...

Toyota is serious about transferring its motorsport technology to its road cars. Today the automaker unveiled a concept that embodies this philosophy: the GR Super Sport. Jeep is working on a new generation of the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer to take on supersized luxury SUVs like the Cadillac...

We already know that visitors to the Porsche Museum in Zuffenhausen have an affinity for honey. That's just one of the many items available in the gift shop you'll find on site. It's not the sweet sticky stuff that is a best-selling item though, as Porsche fans are clamoring to get their hands on...

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles on Friday confirmed a $1 billion investment in its Warren Truck Assembly plant in Michigan to prepare it for production of next-generation Ram Heavy Duty pickups as well as new Jeep flagship SUVs. The plant currently builds the Ram 1500 but will switch to next-generation...

As much as we love a good V-12, it's often the case that a V-8 will suffice. That's certainly true with Bentley's Continental GT where the lighter weight of the V-8 over the car's 12-cylinder option (in this case a W-12) makes the handling sharper and more agile. And we bet the same will be true in...

Toyota on Friday presented a supercar concept with a design influenced by the hugely successful TS050 Hybrid Le Mans prototype that competes in the World Endurance Championship. The concept, called the GR Super Sport, was shown for the first time at the 2018 Tokyo Auto Salon tuning fest, where...

General Motors on Friday revealed a self-driving car devoid of a steering wheel and pedals. Called the Cruise AV (Autonomous Vehicle), the car is based on the Chevrolet Bolt EV and will hit the road as early as 2019, assuming GM receives regulatory approval. The automaker is seeking approval from...

A handful of Japanese companies have been making their name in the world of wide—wide-body kits to be more specific. Browse the latest rides from SEMA or the top-tier automotive aftermarket Instagram accounts and you'll find exotic and JDM-spec rides all boasting massive over fenders and an...

McLaren has introduced upgrades to its Sports Series for 2018 that focus mainly on the 570GT and make this usually more comfortable car a bit sharper. Specifically, customers expressed interest in performance upgrades for the 570GT, which offers a more relaxing drive than the 570S Coupe or Spider...

Volvo made a wave when it became one of the first brands to announce that every vehicle it launches from 2019 on would feature an electric motor, but it won't stop there. While the near-term goal is to introduce more battery-electric cars, the brand won't exclude hydrogen fuel cells. Drive reported...

Chevrolet has a monster on its hands in the Camaro ZL1. John Hennessey and his team know how to take a monster and turn it up to 11, and they've done just that with their Exorcist Camaro ZL1.The name came about as a means to combat Dodge's Challenger SRT Demon, and the Exorcist delivers with its...

Mercedes-Benz is ready to double-down on its efforts to bring you a better in-car navigation experience. The German automaker is ready to roll out its integration of what3words navigation. This is a navigation system that has divided the planet into 57 trillion squares and each one has been given...

While most companies competing in the self-driving space are closely guarding their developments, Baidu, a search engine giant from China and leader in the development of artificial intelligence, is taking the opposite approach. It's developing a fully open-source self-driving system called Apollo...

Ford's just updated the Edge and among the changes is the addition of a sporty Edge ST model. Thanks to a twin-turbocharged V-6 and all-wheel-drive system, it has 335 horsepower being channelled to its four wheels. Honda has released a few more details on its 2019 Insight. The big news is the car...

Daniil Kvyat has a chance to redeem himself in Formula 1 after being booted from Toro Rosso last season. The Russian youngster has been signed as a development driver by Ferrari for 2018, the Italian squad confirmed Wednesday. It was thought Kvyat could be signed by Williams as a replacement for...