Viknesh Vijayenthiran-Journalist

Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Journalist

April, 2025
Auto Industry, Sports Cars, Performance SUVs
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About Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Vik is the Co-Founder and former Editor at MotorAuthority, a leading U.S. website covering performance and luxury cars. Since 2025, he has contributed to CarBuzz, blending his engineering background and almost 20 years of automotive journalism experience to deliver cutting-edge news and analysis.

Author Details

Vik grew up in Australia at a time when the automotive scene was dominated by Holdens and Fords, and the original Mad Max movies were deemed essential driver knowledge rather than just a bit of fiction. When he wasn't sketching cars in the back of his school books, he was reading car magazines cover to cover.

He spent most of his career as an editor at MotorAuthority, an automotive website specializing in performance and luxury cars, as well as technology, motorsports, and major industry developments.

He currently covers around-the-clock news and features for CarBuzz.

Industry Focus

Vik covers news across the auto industry, with a focus on performance and luxury cars, motorsports, emerging technology, as well as all kinds of classics.

Favorite Car

Vik's favorite car has to have two doors, a V12 up front, and the driven wheels at the back.

Latest

2027 Lexus IS
Lexus Will Build Just 350 Of These Special IS Sedans For America

The Lexus IS enters the 2027 model year with a striking appearance package exclusive to North America.

2020 Volvo V60 Polestar Engineered
455-HP, AWD, And 4.3 Seconds To 60: This Hybrid Volvo Wagon Is Perfect For Fast Moving Families

The wagon is almost extinct in the US, and one of Volvo's most recent was also one of its best.

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This 603-HP V8 Mercedes-AMG Wagon Is The Ultimate Anti-Depreciation Buy

If you can only have one car, this AMG could be the ideal choice, and there's a good chance it will hold its value over time.

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Born From A Feud: How Lamborghini Nearly Tanked The One-And-Only BMW Supercar

Dive into the high-stakes drama and exotic origins of BMW's only supercar, a wedge-shaped wonder that redefined the limits of performance.

2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee SRT
The First Supercharged Ram Rumble Bee Comes With A Free SRT-10

The first 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee SRT will get over 900 horsepower and be auctioned off together with an original Viper V10-powered 1500 SRT-10.

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2027 Porsche 911 Challenge
Porsche 911 GT3 Just Got A Baby Brother That Replaces Another 718 Cayman

With the 718 Cayman gone, the 911 has taken over as Porsche's entry-level race-car platform.

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'The Straight 6 Is On An Epic Comeback Tour' - The 5 Cheapest Inline-6 Rides You Can Buy In 2026

Silky-smooth inline-six engines are still available at reasonable prices, and you'll be surprised where you can find them.

2027 Volkswagen Tukan
VW's Cute-As-Heck Compact Pickup Truck Has Maverick In Its Sights

VW just launched the first-ever Tukan to take on the Maverick in South America, but it might have a different pickup planned for the US.

2026 Lincoln Aviator
A Brand-New Twin-Turbo V6 Lincoln Aviator Is Cheaper Than A Four-Cylinder Genesis GV80

The Aviator costs less than the Genesis GV80, but is Lincoln's bargain luxury SUV actually the better choice?

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2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat
Dodge Just Sent A Major Spoiler Alert To 74,000 Durango Owners

It's not an indication of what to expect from the next generation, though - instead, it's something that Dodge should've taken care of a long time ago

Toyota GR GT at Goodwood Festival of Speed (4)
UPDATE: Toyota GR GT Isn't Sold Out Yet, But Everyone Wants One

Toyota's new hybrid V8 supercar is expected to start deliveries next year, but good luck finding one.

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Hennessey Blackbird At 2026 Monterey Car Week
Half The Power, None Of The Turbos, But People Can't Get Enough Of The Hennessey Blackbird

The Hennessey Blackbird was sold out just hours after its debut during Monterey Car Week, proving manual hypercars are a hot commodity.

2027 Hyundai Tucson
2027 Hyundai Tucson Makes The RAV4 And CR-V Look Boring

Hyundai's new Tucson turns up the style factor to 11 while keeping its practical roots, which should have rivals like the RAV4 and CR-V nervous.

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Two-Row Midsize SUVs Compared: 2027 VW Atlas Cross Sport Gets Power In Bid To Beat Honda Passport

VW's new Cross Sport has landed with a more upscale cabin, sharper looks, and more power to better compete with the Passport and Blazer.

Ferrari CZ26
New Ferrari CZ26 Looks Like The Futuristic Supercar The Luce Should've Been

Ferrari used the backdrop of 2026 Monterey Car Week to unveil its latest one-off supercar, crafted through the Special Projects program.

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2026 Jeep Cherokee Overland 9 Exterior Front Wheel
Jeep Just Revived The Cherokee, But A Next-Gen Model Is Already Coming

The new KM-generation Jeep Cherokee that just went on sale is shaping up to have a surprisingly short shelf life.

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BMW M3 CS Handschalter Package
BMW Added Six More Spark Plugs Just To Keep The M3's Output Unchanged

BMW M's latest engine hides a radical change that prioritizes survival over speed.

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2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee (10)
Jeep's Reborn Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Makes The Ford Explorer Tremor Look Like A Bargain

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk returns with a new powertrain, but its edge over the competition isn't what it once was.

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infiniti qx80
'Built Like A Tank, Priced Like A Cheap SUV' - A V8 Infiniti QX80 Costs The Same As A New Subaru Crosstrek

Land Cruiser and Lexus LX prices keep climbing, but this overlooked V8 SUV offers similar toughness and luxury without the premium.

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Jaguar Officially Reveals Type 01's Production Interior

Jaguar's make-or-break EV debuts soon, but we've already got a look at its interior.

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