Viknesh Vijayenthiran

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Editor at Internet Brands Automotive

Vik is an editor and co-founder of Motor Authority.

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Articles

10 Of The Best-Handling Performance SUVs You Can Buy In 2025

4 days ago | carbuzz.com | Viknesh Vijayenthiran

There was a time when opting for an SUV and all the benefits that came with it, like a raised seating position, extra ground clearance, and the practicality of a tailgate, also came at the cost of sporty dynamics typical of sports cars and low-slung sports sedans. SUVs were built for family-hauling or offroading, hence the popularity of cars like the original Jeep Cherokee and Chevrolet Suburban.
2025 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix preview

1 month ago | motorauthority.com | Viknesh Vijayenthiran

The 2025 Formula 1 World Championship continues this weekend with round two, the Chinese Grand Prix, taking place once again at the Shanghai International Circuit. The circuit stretches 3.4 miles and features 16 turns. It's known for fast corners, a smooth surface, and plenty of overtaking opportunities. Around 80% of a lap is spent cornering, so the tires struggle to last, and strategy can make a huge difference.
Karma reveals sultry Amaris series plug-in hybrid coupe

1 month ago | motorauthority.com | Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Karma Automotive on Thursday unveiled the new Amaris series plug-in hybrid coupe during the company's first Create Karma product presentation event held in Irvine, California. Karma was gearing up to launch a separate coupe, the fully electric Kaveya, in 2026, but the company on Thursday said it would delay that model to 2027 due to changing demand dynamics for electric vehicles in the high-end sector. The Amaris will help plug the gap by launching on the market in late 2026.
Bugatti Tourbillon gains Équipe Pur Sang package boasting 8 exhaust tips

1 month ago | motorauthority.com | Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Bugatti's Tourbillon hypercar, with its carbon-fiber chassis and V-16 plug-in hybrid powertrain generating 1,775 hp, seems nearly perfect—but Bugatti has found a way to elevate it even further: adding eight exhaust tips. That’s more than the famous six exhaust tips of the iconic Type 57SC Atlantic and serves as a nod to the two banks of eight cylinders forming the V-16 engine.
2027 Audi SQ9 spied for first time

1 month ago | motorauthority.com | Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Audi finally appears to be preparing a full-size SUV to take on the likes of the BMW X7, Cadillac Escalade, and Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. A prototype for what is believed to be the first Audi Q9 has been spotted ahead of an expected debut early next year, which would likely mean a 2027 model-year arrival for the U.S.The prototype appears to be a particularly sporty variant, likely an SQ9. Clues that suggest this is an S model include the four round exhaust tips.
F1 personality Eddie Jordan dies aged 76

1 month ago | motorauthority.com | Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Eddie Jordan, the charismatic former Formula 1 team owner and television personality, has died at the age of 76. Born in Dublin in 1948, Jordan initially pursued a career in banking before discovering his passion for motorsport. He began racing karts in the early 1970s, eventually moving up to Formula Ford and Formula Three. However, he is best known for founding Jordan Grand Prix in 1991, a team that competed in F1 until 2005.
2025 VW Tiguan arrives this summer for $30,920

1 month ago | texomashomepage.com | Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Volkswagen’s redesigned Tiguan wil cost $30,920 when it arrives this summerThe new compact crossover skips the third row of the outgoing modelThe sole powertrain at launch will be a 2.0-liter turbo-4 rated at 201 hpVolkswagen on Wednesday confirmed the 2025 Tiguan will cost $30,920 including a $1,425 destination fee when it arrives this summer. That’s $615 more than the current Tiguan. The Tiguan made its formal debut at the 2024 Los Angeles auto show.
Mercedes-AMG plug-in hybrids recalled for loss of drive power

1 month ago | motorauthority.com | Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for certain plug-in hybrid models from its AMG performance division due to a software error that may cause a loss of drive power. The affected models include the AMG S 63 E Performance, AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4-Door Coupe, AMG GT 63 S E Performance, AMG SL 63 S E Performance, and AMG GLC 63 S E Performance (both the regular SUV and coupe-like model), ranging from the 2023-2025 model years.
GM taps Nvidia AI chips for automated cars, factories

1 month ago | motorauthority.com | Viknesh Vijayenthiran

General Motors and Nvidia on Tuesday announced an expanded partnership to further leverage artificial intelligence in vehicle development, manufacturing, and the advancement of self-driving cars. GM has already been using Nvidia's powerful computer chips for training various AI models, but new aspects of the partnership will include using Nvidia's Omniverse simulation program to create digital versions of existing and planned assembly lines, enabling virtual testing and production simulations.
1965 Ford GT40 Roadster prototype that raced at Le Mans heads to auction

1 month ago | motorauthority.com | Viknesh Vijayenthiran

One of the 12 original Ford GT40 prototypes is headed for auctionThe car, bearing chassis no. GT/109, is one of only two surviving roadster examplesThe car was the only roadster prototype to race at Le Mans, which it did in 1965A rare opportunity to own one of the original Ford GT40 prototypes is coming up soon. The 2025 edition of Mecum's annual auction in Indianapolis, scheduled for May 9-17, will see a 1965 Ford GT40 Roadster prototype go under the hammer.