The Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray leaked, the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq’s value decreased, and we drove the McLaren Artura. It is the Week in Reverse, proper right here at Motor Authority.
The Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray hybrid leaked on the automaker’s web site, revealing a deliberate market launch for the electrified sports activities automotive of summer season 2023. That includes an analogous wide-body design because the Z06, the hybrid Corvette could have a number of electrical motors and all-wheel drive.
The Ford Megazilla crate engine was revealed at PRI. With 615 hp, the large V-8 is focused at automotive builds. Mild on particulars, it is unclear how a lot the engine will value, however the 430-hp Godzilla model of the identical engine prices $9,175.
Cadillac rolled again the 2024 Lyriq’s deliberate value improve to about $70,000 because the automaker takes pre-orders forward of spring deliveries. Cadillac mentioned it’s going to really lower the value barely to about $60,000 for the single-motor, rear-wheel drive mannequin and about $64,000 for the dual-motor, all-wheel drive mannequin, however function modifications have not been revealed but.
Jay Leno defined the accident that led to burns on his face, chest, and arms. The comic was in good humor as he spoke to the “At present” present concerning the incident and what’s anticipated to be an entire restoration, however famous he is not George Clooney and his look is not as vital because it is perhaps for others.
We had our first stint behind the wheel of the 2023 McLaren Artura plug-in hybrid. McLaren’s newest supercar is extra environment friendly than any mannequin to return earlier than it however stays enjoyable and sticks to the corporate’s core precept of preserving it gentle. Whereas the hybrid powertrain is terrific, the transmission may be finicky with shifts which might be generally too lazy on the road and different occasions too disruptive on the monitor.