Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
Articles
-
Bob Lutz and his business partner Gilbert Villereal remain committed to delivering Fisker Karma sedans that have had their extended-range electric drivetrains replaced by good ol’ V-8 engines,...
-
2016 Mazda CX-3 Preview: 2014 Los Angeles Auto ShowMazda is entering the burgeoning subcompact crossover segment with the all-new 2016 CX-3, revealed today at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. The vehicle looks very much like a high-riding version of the new Mazda 2, and when it arrives in showrooms next summer it will be aimed directly at rival...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2016 Ford Explorer Preview: 2014 Los Angeles Auto ShowWhile the new Mustang Shelby GT350 is easily the star attraction at the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] stand in L.A. this week, no doubt more mainstream shoppers will be flocking to the updated Explorer. Set to go on sale next summer, as a 2016 model, the updated Explorer benefits from new styling...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Audi Prologue concept revealed, presages new look for brandAudi’s forward-looking Prologue concept has finally landed, and it’s bigger and bolder than ever. The stylish coupe doesn’t preview any one particular model currently being developed, but instead showcases a new design language for the entire Audi brand crafted by German designer...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2015 Chrysler 300 Preview: 2014 Los Angeles Auto ShowIf you’re in the market for a big and brawny sedan with a touch of luxury and refinement, it’s hard to look past the Chrysler 300. And now the Chrysler flagship has been made even more enticing, with new styling, greater refinement and more tech, but best of all it’s still...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Lexus Releases More Teasers For RC Convertible-Previewing LF-C2 ConceptLexus has released more teasers for a new concept car appearing this week at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. The concept is called the LF-C2 and it hints at a new convertible Lexus is likely to put into production in the near future. Lexus was already confirmed to be making a world premiere in...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Mercedes-AMG has confirmed that a race car based on its new GT sports car will be launched in 2016 as a successor to the current SLS AMG GT3. The new race car will be known simply as the GT3 and will...
-
2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 New Photos And VideoFord’s new Mustang Shelby GT350 has finally landed, and it’s every bit as good as we'd hoped. While previous GT350s were built by Shelby American, this new one is a creation of Ford Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] own SVT division but still adheres to Carroll Shelby’s original...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Volkswagen Golf R Variant Revealed Ahead Of L.A. Auto ShowVolkswagen’s new Golf R hot hatch due in showrooms early next year has spawned a wagon variant, which makes its world debut this week at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. Yes, VW has chosen the event in L.A. to showcase the Eurocentric Golf R Variant, but the official line is that there are no...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Jaguar Registers ‘EV-Type’ TrademarkIs Jaguar working on an electrified vehicle destined to be called the EV-Type? We can’t be sure but the company has just registered the “EV-Type” trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as well as a similar registry in Europe. The registration was filed on October 30...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Porsche yet to approve Ferrari 458-rivaling mid-engine supercarPorsche recently ruled out any chance of a new entry-level sports car positioned below the Boxster, and now there are fears plans for a new mid-engine supercar positioned above the 911 and designed to take on the likes of the Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] 458 Italia could also be put on ice. The last we...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2016 Toyota Mirai priced from $57,500 outright or $499 monthly leaseYesterday, we got our first look at Toyota’s new fuel cell vehicle due in showrooms next fall, the 2016 Mirai. Now, we have the all-important pricing details on the hydrogen-powered sedan, which—impressively—comes close to matching the original $50,000 promise made by Toyota as...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Audi will present a new concept car at this week’s 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show to showcase a new design language crafted by Marc Lichte, who took over the design reins at the German automaker... -
2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350, 2016 Toyota Mirai, Audi Prologue Concept: Today’s Car NewsFord’s new Mustang developed by the SVT performance division has finally landed, and it’s called the Shelby GT350. It turns out the rumors were true as the car packs a new naturally-aspirated 5.2-liter V-8 with a flat-plane crank, and while final numbers are yet to be confirmed...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
It's Time To Watch Ken Block Tear Up L.A. In Gymkhana 7: VideoIt’s time to sit back and enjoy Ken Block’s Gymkhana 7, which this time sees the professional rally driver/hoonigan weave his way around the empty streets of Los Angeles—empty, thanks to some help from the LAPD. His Gymkhana formula may be getting a bit stale but Block certainly...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
VW Bringing Golf R 400 And GTI Roadster Concepts To L.A.Volkswagen is bringing two very racy concept cars to this week’s 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show, and the best part is that one of them is tipped to enter production. The two concepts are the Golf R 400 from April’s Beijing Auto Show and the GTI Roadster, Vision Gran Turismo (shown above)...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe Spawns GT3-Spec Race Car: VideoCadillac’s replacement for the CTS-V.R race car is the all-new ATS-V.R, but instead of targeting North America’s Pirelli World Challenge with its latest racer Cadillac has more global ambitions. In line with this focus, the ATS-V.R has been developed to meet FIA GT3 specifications. MUST...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Studio Says Three More Fast And Furious Movies PossibleFilming of the seventh installment of the Fast and the Furious franchise, Furious 7, recently wrapped up and its first trailer released, but already there’s talk of the franchise being expanded with even more movies. Recently, rumors emerged that director Justin Lin, who worked on movies...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Imagine driving a car with no harmful emissions, that could go for 300 miles, and be filled back up in 3-5 minutes. That's the reality of Toyota's upcoming fuel cell vehicle, which today has been...
-
Honda Concept Previews New Fuel Cell Vehicle Coming In 2016Honda is an industry leader in the development of hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles. In 2002, it was the first automaker to begin a retail initiative with the leasing of fuel cell vehicles to fleet customers with its original FCX hatch, and by 2005 it was already leasing the cars to individuals...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2015 Alfa Romeo 4C, 2016 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, 2017 Porsche Panamera: This Week’s Top PhotosWe at Motor Authority have chosen the best car to buy for the 2015 model year, and it’s none other than the Alfa Romeo 4C. Just on styling alone, we feel Alfa Romeo hit a home run with the 4C, creating a design worthy of Ferrari on a car that mere mortals can afford. Following its famous...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Rolls-Royce Reveals One-Off 'Maharaja' Phantom Drophead CoupeRolls-Royce has revealed a bespoke Phantom Drophead Coupe that was inspired by India’s Golden Age of the Raja. About a century ago, many royals in India purchased unique Rolls-Royce models and this latest bespoke car, dubbed the Maharaja Phantom Drophead Coupe, features elements borrowed from...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Bugatti Veyron Successor, Challenger SRT Hellcat, Ford Mustang GT350: Car News HeadlinesThe Bugatti Veyron supercar has been with us for almost a decade but soon production will be coming to an end. Today we have our first spy shots of the Veyron’s successor, a faster and more powerful car tipped to be called the Chiron. For those of us without the bank balance required to...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2016 Audi TT U.S. Specs RevealedAudi’s third-generation TT has been with us for almost six months, during which time we’ve had a chance to take a quick spin as well as witness the arrival of the convertible variant. Now, finally, the new TT and TT Roadster are ready for their U.S. debut, which will be taking place...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran