There were three debuts from Lexus this week, though only two were for the U.S. market. The vehicle that skips this market is a crossover called the LBX, and it takes Lexus into the subcompact segment for the first time. Volvo also revealed its first subcompact vehicle this week, an electric crossover called the EX30. At least one version will…

The latest episode of “Jay Leno’s Garage” is out and highlights a real Cold War relic. It’s a 1972 Land Rover Series III that was used by the British military. Current owner Alex Grappo, who previously brought his Porsche 959 to the garage, explains that this Land Rover is a genuine “X-MOD” or “ex-Ministry of Defence” Series III similar to the…

The 2024 Lexus GX debuted, the 2024 Jeep Wrangler received a price increase, and the 2025 Volvo EX30 previewed the automaker’s future. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The 2024 Lexus GX debuted with a turbocharged-6, full-time four-wheel drive, upright design, and new Overtrail off-road trim. When it arrives in 2024 the GX…

Mercedes-Benz’s Drive Pilot automated driver-assist feature has been approved for use in California, making it the first hands-off, eyes-off system available to the public in the state. Drive Pilot was approved by Nevada at the start of the year, and more states are likely to approve the system in the months and years ahead. It was first launched…

Porsche has rolled out a concept for an electric hypercar, and has confirmed it is currently evaluating whether to put the vehicle into production. The car looks both modern and retro at the same time, and while it’s unmistakably a Porsche, it also pushes the brand’s design language in a new a direction. Ford has revealed a Mustang race car…

Alpine on Friday revealed its new LMDh race car set to compete in the premier Hypercar class of the World Endurance Championship from 2024. The car is called the A424 (the version shown is a concept, which Alpine designates as a Beta), and it’s powered by a turbocharged 3.4-liter V-6 and single electric motor. Under LMDh rules, the powertrain’s…

Chevrolet has revealed a special-edition Camaro ZL1 that celebrates the entry of a Camaro ZL1 NASCAR race car in the 24 Hours of Le Mans running this weekend. The ZL1 race car that normally competes in NASCAR’s Cup Series will be entered in Le Mans’ single-vehicle Garage 56 class which is aimed at exhibition and experimental vehicles. Jimmie…

On the eve of the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans, Toyota rolled out a concept car fueled by hydrogen that may just preview a race car that will take to the Circuit de la Sarthe in 2026. The Toyota GR H2 Racing concept is a Le Mans prototype race car that features a hybrid powertrain, where the internal-combustion engine runs on hydrogen. As automakers…

Ford’s latest Mustang is set to go racing all over the globe, with the Blue Oval on Friday revealing a new GT3 customer race car that’s confirmed for both North America’s IMSA SportsCar Championship and the global FIA World Endurance Championship. Entry in the latter will see the Mustang GT3 compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Mustang GT3 is…

Lexus is finally ready to get serious about hauling the family in a roomy seven-seat crossover SUV. On Thursday, the 2024 Lexus TX debuted as the first U.S.-built crossover SUV from the automaker with three full rows of seats, three powertrains, and a toned-down design. When the base model and hybrid model arrive this fall, the TX will mark the…