en Latest news, reviews, and more from around the Motor Authority https://static.thecarconnection.com/website/ma-logo-rectangle.png https://www.motorauthority.com Sat, 01 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0500 Motor Authority https://www.motorauthority.com Ford is recalling a small number of recent Mustang models a second time to address a steering issue because the remedy from a previous recall may not have been applied correctly. The recall of just 332 vehicles from model years 2022 and 2023 addresses an improperly calibrated secondary steering torque sensor, which could cause the steering wheel...]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1145871_ford-mustang-recalled-for-phantom-steering-again https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1145871_ford-mustang-recalled-for-phantom-steering-again news@motorauthority.com (Stephen Edelstein) https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1145871_ford-mustang-recalled-for-phantom-steering-again#comments Stephen Edelstein Ford is recalling a small number of recent Mustang models a second time to address a steering issue because the remedy from a previous recall may not have been applied correctly. The recall of just 332 vehicles from model years 2022 and 2023 addresses an improperly calibrated secondary steering torque sensor, which could cause the steering wheel...]]> Despite a lack of direct competition, sales of the traditional gasoline Ford Mustang coupe and convertible were down in 2024, and they were again outsold by the electric Mustang Mach-E. Last year marked the first full year of production for the redesigned 2024 Ford Mustang, codenamed S650, after its introduction partway through the 2023 calendar...]]> Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:21:00 -0500 https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1145434_ford-mustang-outsold-non-existent-competitors-except-ev-sibling https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1145434_ford-mustang-outsold-non-existent-competitors-except-ev-sibling news@motorauthority.com (Stephen Edelstein) https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1145434_ford-mustang-outsold-non-existent-competitors-except-ev-sibling#comments Stephen Edelstein Despite a lack of direct competition, sales of the traditional gasoline Ford Mustang coupe and convertible were down in 2024, and they were again outsold by the electric Mustang Mach-E. Last year marked the first full year of production for the redesigned 2024 Ford Mustang, codenamed S650, after its introduction partway through the 2023 calendar...]]> Dodge wants muscle car buyers to embrace EVs with nostalgia and speed The Dodge Charger Daytona EV is anything but quiet The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona costs $61,590 Its looks are inspired by a 1960s muscle car. Its form factor was last popular in the 1970s. And its name is taken from a bewinged NASCAR special raced successfully by NASCAR legends...]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 07:45:00 -0500 https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1145263_2024-dodge-charger-daytona-ev-test-drive-review https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1145263_2024-dodge-charger-daytona-ev-test-drive-review news@motorauthority.com (Kirk Bell) https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1145263_2024-dodge-charger-daytona-ev-test-drive-review#comments Kirk Bell Dodge wants muscle car buyers to embrace EVs with nostalgia and speed The Dodge Charger Daytona EV is anything but quiet The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona costs $61,590 Its looks are inspired by a 1960s muscle car. Its form factor was last popular in the 1970s. And its name is taken from a bewinged NASCAR special raced successfully by NASCAR legends...]]> A 1967 Chevy II Nova Sport Coupe once owned by "Fast and Furious" star Paul Walker is up for sale on Bring a Trailer. This coupe was modified by muscle-car parts specialist Year One following production of 2003's "2 Fast 2 Furious," which featured a Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger kitted out by the company, and was presented to Walker in...]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1145153_1967-chevy-ii-nova-sport-coupe-owned-by-paul-walker-surfaces-for-sale https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1145153_1967-chevy-ii-nova-sport-coupe-owned-by-paul-walker-surfaces-for-sale news@motorauthority.com (Stephen Edelstein) https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1145153_1967-chevy-ii-nova-sport-coupe-owned-by-paul-walker-surfaces-for-sale#comments Stephen Edelstein A 1967 Chevy II Nova Sport Coupe once owned by "Fast and Furious" star Paul Walker is up for sale on Bring a Trailer. This coupe was modified by muscle-car parts specialist Year One following production of 2003's "2 Fast 2 Furious," which featured a Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger kitted out by the company, and was presented to Walker in...]]> The GT badge has held various meanings throughout the life of the Ford Mustang. It started as a $165 package in 1965, starred as Steve McQueen’s hero car in the 1968 film “Bullitt,” then took the 1970s off before marking the return of performance with the 5.0 in the 1980s, much to the delight of Vanilla Ice. While performance was...]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2024 22:29:00 -0400 https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1118826_history-of-the-ford-mustang-gt https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1118826_history-of-the-ford-mustang-gt news@motorauthority.com (Kirk Bell) https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1118826_history-of-the-ford-mustang-gt#comments Kirk Bell The GT badge has held various meanings throughout the life of the Ford Mustang. It started as a $165 package in 1965, starred as Steve McQueen’s hero car in the 1968 film “Bullitt,” then took the 1970s off before marking the return of performance with the 5.0 in the 1980s, much to the delight of Vanilla Ice. While performance was...]]> Future Stellantis performance hybrids could have launch control, a newly discovered patent filing indicates. A patent application for a hybrid-specific launch control system from the automaker was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Aug. 8, after being filed by Stellantis in February. Current launch control...]]> Sun, 25 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1144229_stellantis-hybrid-launch-control-paten https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1144229_stellantis-hybrid-launch-control-paten news@motorauthority.com (Stephen Edelstein) https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1144229_stellantis-hybrid-launch-control-paten#comments Stephen Edelstein Future Stellantis performance hybrids could have launch control, a newly discovered patent filing indicates. A patent application for a hybrid-specific launch control system from the automaker was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Aug. 8, after being filed by Stellantis in February. Current launch control...]]> GM's first pony car debuted Sept. 12, 1966 The Camaro was discontinued after the 2003 and 2024 model years Great Camaro models include the ZL1, IROC-Z, and Z28 For the second time in its history, the Camaro is dead. Chevrolet killed the Camaro in 2002 after a 32-year run, then revived it again in 2010 only to kill it again after the 2024 model...]]> Tue, 20 Aug 2024 11:45:00 -0400 https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1101740_the-10-greatest-chevrolet-camaros-of-all-time https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1101740_the-10-greatest-chevrolet-camaros-of-all-time news@motorauthority.com (Kirk Bell) https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1101740_the-10-greatest-chevrolet-camaros-of-all-time#comments Kirk Bell GM's first pony car debuted Sept. 12, 1966 The Camaro was discontinued after the 2003 and 2024 model years Great Camaro models include the ZL1, IROC-Z, and Z28 For the second time in its history, the Camaro is dead. Chevrolet killed the Camaro in 2002 after a 32-year run, then revived it again in 2010 only to kill it again after the 2024 model...]]> Dodge has made a lot of money by digging into the past for the design of its modern cars. The Challenger introduced in 2008 did such a good job of aping the 1970 Challenger that Dodge was able to sell it for 15 years without a design refresh. Now, the next car in the stable, the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona due this summer, is reaching back to the...]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:47:00 -0400 https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1143989_2024-dodge-charger-daytona-influenced-by-68-charger-design-boss-s-personal-car https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1143989_2024-dodge-charger-daytona-influenced-by-68-charger-design-boss-s-personal-car news@motorauthority.com (Kirk Bell) https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1143989_2024-dodge-charger-daytona-influenced-by-68-charger-design-boss-s-personal-car#comments Kirk Bell Dodge has made a lot of money by digging into the past for the design of its modern cars. The Challenger introduced in 2008 did such a good job of aping the 1970 Challenger that Dodge was able to sell it for 15 years without a design refresh. Now, the next car in the stable, the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona due this summer, is reaching back to the...]]> It all started with a “Tantrum.” That’s the name given to the Pro Touring-style 1970 Dodge Charger, a restomod completed by a small shop in Grafton, Wisconsin, in 2015. With a low stance, carbon-fiber body panels, a massive 1,350-hp marine engine, and a beautiful finish, the Tantrum caught the eye of the producers of the...]]> Thu, 08 Aug 2024 11:54:00 -0400 https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1143986_meet-the-small-wisconsin-shop-that-builds-the-best-mopar-restomods https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1143986_meet-the-small-wisconsin-shop-that-builds-the-best-mopar-restomods news@motorauthority.com (Kirk Bell) https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1143986_meet-the-small-wisconsin-shop-that-builds-the-best-mopar-restomods#comments Kirk Bell It all started with a “Tantrum.” That’s the name given to the Pro Touring-style 1970 Dodge Charger, a restomod completed by a small shop in Grafton, Wisconsin, in 2015. With a low stance, carbon-fiber body panels, a massive 1,350-hp marine engine, and a beautiful finish, the Tantrum caught the eye of the producers of the...]]> The electric Dodge Charger Daytona replaces both the Charger and Challenger Initial models will be R/T and Scat Pack trims arriving later in 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T will cost $61,590 while Charger Daytona Scat Pack costs $75,185 About 22 months ago, Dodge showed off a wild Charger Daytona SRT Concept meant to ease the muscle car...]]> Wed, 07 Aug 2024 14:16:00 -0400 https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1142489_2024-dodge-charger-daytona-ev-specs https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1142489_2024-dodge-charger-daytona-ev-specs news@motorauthority.com (Robert Duffer) https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1142489_2024-dodge-charger-daytona-ev-specs#comments Robert Duffer The electric Dodge Charger Daytona replaces both the Charger and Challenger Initial models will be R/T and Scat Pack trims arriving later in 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T will cost $61,590 while Charger Daytona Scat Pack costs $75,185 About 22 months ago, Dodge showed off a wild Charger Daytona SRT Concept meant to ease the muscle car...]]> 2022-2023 Ford Mustangs are being recalled Affected cars have a steering torque sensor calibration issue The issue could lead to phantom steering and loss of vehicle control Ford issued another recall for the Mustang, but this one is for the last-generation car. A recall has been issued for 2022-2023 Ford Mustangs. The issue stems from a secondary...]]> Tue, 09 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1143738_2022-2023-ford-mustang-recalled-for-phantom-steering https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1143738_2022-2023-ford-mustang-recalled-for-phantom-steering news@motorauthority.com (Joel Feder) https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1143738_2022-2023-ford-mustang-recalled-for-phantom-steering#comments Joel Feder 2022-2023 Ford Mustangs are being recalled Affected cars have a steering torque sensor calibration issue The issue could lead to phantom steering and loss of vehicle control Ford issued another recall for the Mustang, but this one is for the last-generation car. A recall has been issued for 2022-2023 Ford Mustangs. The issue stems from a secondary...]]> Dodge is developing active aerodynamics for its EVs The first Dodge EV to get active aerodynamics might be the Charger Daytona muscle car A patent was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office outlining the active aerodynamics Stellantis may add an active aerodynamic feature to the Dodge Charger Daytona, a recent patent filing...]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1143422_dodge-active-aero-airfoil-system-for-charger-daytona https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1143422_dodge-active-aero-airfoil-system-for-charger-daytona news@motorauthority.com (Stephen Edelstein) https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1143422_dodge-active-aero-airfoil-system-for-charger-daytona#comments Stephen Edelstein Dodge is developing active aerodynamics for its EVs The first Dodge EV to get active aerodynamics might be the Charger Daytona muscle car A patent was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office outlining the active aerodynamics Stellantis may add an active aerodynamic feature to the Dodge Charger Daytona, a recent patent filing...]]> Stellantis has re-upped the trademark for a classic muscle car nameplate. On April 30, the automaker filed an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a new trademark on the Cuda nameplate. The application covers "motor vehicles, namely concept motor vehicles," hinting that even if the Cuda doesn't return as a...]]> Wed, 15 May 2024 11:30:00 -0400 https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1143186_cuda-nameplate-retrademarked-by-stellantis-possibly-for-concept-car https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1143186_cuda-nameplate-retrademarked-by-stellantis-possibly-for-concept-car news@motorauthority.com (Stephen Edelstein) https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1143186_cuda-nameplate-retrademarked-by-stellantis-possibly-for-concept-car#comments Stephen Edelstein Stellantis has re-upped the trademark for a classic muscle car nameplate. On April 30, the automaker filed an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a new trademark on the Cuda nameplate. The application covers "motor vehicles, namely concept motor vehicles," hinting that even if the Cuda doesn't return as a...]]> The Dodge Charger Daytona nameplate has made a return for 2025 attached to an electric vehicle, but fans of the original with money to splurge will soon be able to bid on one that looks like it just left the factory. Mecum will place under the hammer at its upcoming auction in Indianapolis a numbers-matching 1969 Charger Daytona that's seemingly...]]> Thu, 09 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1143122_1969-dodge-daytona-in-seemingly-pristine-state-up-for-sale https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1143122_1969-dodge-daytona-in-seemingly-pristine-state-up-for-sale news@motorauthority.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran) https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1143122_1969-dodge-daytona-in-seemingly-pristine-state-up-for-sale#comments Viknesh Vijayenthiran The Dodge Charger Daytona nameplate has made a return for 2025 attached to an electric vehicle, but fans of the original with money to splurge will soon be able to bid on one that looks like it just left the factory. Mecum will place under the hammer at its upcoming auction in Indianapolis a numbers-matching 1969 Charger Daytona that's seemingly...]]> Ford Mustang owners can now reskin their cars' digital instrument clusters with a retro design inspired by the 1967-1968 Mustang gauge cluster. This option is now rolling out to 2024 Ford Mustang models via an over-the-air (OTA) software update, according to a brief announcement from Ford. It's another attempt by the automaker to make the most of...]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:35:00 -0400 https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1142911_ford-mustangs-gain-1960s-digital-gauge-cluster-design https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1142911_ford-mustangs-gain-1960s-digital-gauge-cluster-design news@motorauthority.com (Stephen Edelstein) https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1142911_ford-mustangs-gain-1960s-digital-gauge-cluster-design#comments Stephen Edelstein Ford Mustang owners can now reskin their cars' digital instrument clusters with a retro design inspired by the 1967-1968 Mustang gauge cluster. This option is now rolling out to 2024 Ford Mustang models via an over-the-air (OTA) software update, according to a brief announcement from Ford. It's another attempt by the automaker to make the most of...]]>