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Hennessey Wants To Reclaim The Venom F5's Track Records, And Take A Few More
When it comes to hypercars, monied buyers are not short on options. Just look at the 2024 Monterey Car Week reveals, never mind the cars we saw at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and one can't help but wonder if the market is becoming saturated. In order to stand out, an automaker needs to prove that it can best its rivals, and that's exactly what Hennessey is doing with its Venom F5.
This Is The Name Of Mazda's Next EV
Mazda makes some of the finest crossovers and SUVs on the market, but it doesn't have much in the all-electric space. The Mazda MX-30 runs on electricity alone, and it's the only EV in the Japanese automaker's lineup by design; Mazda is taking its time with EVs because it realizes that customers currently prefer hybrids. However, when customers start looking for an electric alternative to the CX-70 PHEV, it seems that Mazda will be ready - a Mazda trademark discovered by AutoGuide for the name CX-6e points to an electric version of the Mazda CX-60 (a crossover between the CX-50 and CX-70 that is not sold in America).
Supercharged GMC Yukon Boasts Cadillac Escalade-V Levels Of Power
GMC recently unveiled a refreshed version of the Yukon full-size SUV. With up to 420 horsepower, it's quick enough for most, but not true speed freaks. Happily, PaxPower has a solution, with a new supercharger upgrade that boosts power to nearly the same level as the recently updated Cadillac Escalade-V.
Visual Comparison: All The 2024 Toyota Highlander Trim Levels
Wheels And Tires: Simple And Stylish, Or A Flashy Statement?. The current Toyota Highlander has been on sale for a number of years now, launched in very late 2019 as a 2020 model year. All Toyota Highlander generations follow a similar brief, and clearly target families as their main demographic. In short, it's a stylish three-row SUV, packed full of cool tech, innovative safety features, and a selection of varied powertrain options – both gas and hybrid.
Family Hauler Showdown: 2024 Subaru Ascent Vs. 2025 Honda Pilot
Three-row SUVs are all the rage these days - and not just with families. Everyone wants one for their versatility; the ability to handle a bunch of people one minute and a bunch of cargo the next. is worth its weight in gold for many an American family. The popularity of large SUVs has automakers introducing new and improved models at a steady rate, all with features designed to lure you into making a purchase.
This Is It! The Legendary Scout Is About To Debut
Scout Motors is about to make its big comeback as a fully electric automaker with the debut of its first models. According to a post on its Facebook page, the next generation of Scout vehicles is set to make its world debut on October 24th. This is 44 years to the week that the last Scout II rolled off the assembly line.
Here's What a Fully Loaded 2024 Jeep Gladiator Costs
If you want to hit the trails, but you need something more practical than a Jeep Wrangler for home use, the 2024 Jeep Gladiator may be the ultimate pickup. It's a mid-size truck, meaning you don't have to drive around the parking lot three times looking for a space where you'll fit, because it's not oversized. It's also a capable work truck, towing up to 7,700 pounds when correctly equipped, and carrying as much as1,710 lbs - and it's a Jeep, so you know it can handle trails, creeks, mud, and dirt like a beast. It's also one of the coolest looking vehicles on the market right now, with the classic boxy Jeep look and removable doors and roof for when you want to feel the breeze.
Hyundai's Latest Shapeshifting Wheel Tech Pushes The Boundaries Of Automotive Design
Whether we're talking about chasing top-speed records in a Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut or achieving industry-leading range figures in a Lucid Air, aerodynamic efficiency is of the utmost importance, and the wheelhouse is particularly critical. According to Hyundai, in a patent CarBuzz discovered at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, "air resistance generated by the wheel may account for about 25% of air resistance of the entire vehicle." A typical solution is a wheel cover, but that's not always attractive. On the flip side, an open wheel looks good and helps cool the brakes, but it creates turbulence thanks to the high rate of revolutions. Hyundai's patent aims to address all these issues.
Here's How To Get A Honda Prologue For Less Than A New Civic
The Honda Prologue is the automaker's first modern foray into electric vehicles (in the USA, at least). But with a starting price of $47,400, it's not exactly priced to appeal to the masses - unless you decide to lease it. Citing a Honda dealer bulletin, CarsDirect reports the electric crossover (which uses General Motors' Ultium technology) is actually cheaper to lease than a Civic.
Shelby Mustang GT500 Code Red Is An 8.5-Second Quarter-Mile Monster
If the iconic film The Fast & The Furious were made today, quips about the importance of having a 10-second car would have less impact than they did back in 2001; a supercar like the Ferrari SF90 Stradale can complete the quarter mile in under 10 seconds, but so can a four-door electric sedan like the Tesla Model S Plaid. To really make an impression, one needs single-digit sprint times, and the Shelby Mustang Code Red easily achieves them. According to a new video from Shelby American, the Mustang GT500-based monster clocks the 1,320-foot run in just 8.593 seconds with a trap speed at the exit of 161.81 mph.
The Highest Revving Naturally-Aspirated American V8
V8s, by and large, are disappearing from the automotive world. The odds have been increasingly stacked against them from tightening emissions restrictions to stricter CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standards, pushing the not-so-fuel-efficient V8 further and further into the proverbial corner. Some automakers are still hanging onto the iconic cylinder configuration, with one, in particular, creating a V8 truly worth mentioning, as it revs like the dickens.
Tesla Robotaxi Will Be Unveiled At A Bizarre Location
The Tesla robotaxi has been a long time coming. Due to arrive on October 10, the new model will join the likes of the Model Y, and make its debut at a rather unusual location, reports Bloomberg. Speaking to people familiar with the matter, the publication claims that the Robotaxi will break cover at the Warner Brothers Studio in Burbank, California.
2027 Dodge Durango Replacement Will Have A Chrysler Twin
Stellantis has been making the headlines a lot of late, with most of the recent news concerning the future of its 14 brands. The conglomerate has reaffirmed its commitment to the entire portfolio, and if a report from Canadian regional news outlet Windsor Star is to be believed, two of its most at-risk marques are ready for rejuvenation with a pair of new crossovers. The outlet spoke to Sam Fiorani, who's in charge of global vehicle forecasting at AutoForecast Solutions, and he says that a new midsize Chrysler crossover will arrive by 2027, and the replacement for the Dodge Durango will appear by the end of 2026 or early the following year. Fiorani has correctly predicted what Stellantis would produce at its Windsor Assembly Plant in the past, so it's worth considering his view now.
2026 Kia Sportage Is Moving Upmarket
Two months ago, Kia updated the Sportage for 2025, the Korean automaker's best-selling model, and although the updates were nothing to scoff at, the crossover's unique appearance was left unchanged. But for the next major update, the Sportage will get fresh new looks, as seen in a spy video obtained by CarBuzz at the Nürburgring. As denoted by the yellow decals, this test vehicle is based on the hybrid model.
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