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The Most Innovative Toyota Ever Was A Total Bust
Throughout history, loads of innovations have changed the world as we know it. Things like the cell phone, which allow us to be connected to the grid constantly, for better or worse. It also means help is always just a click away, whereas before, if you were caught stranded thanks to a broken-down car, help may not find you anytime soon. And while the cell phone's effect was immediate, some innovations, like the electric car, for example, proved their worth much later.
This One Part Of The Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe Took 3 Years To Develop
When the new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Coupe debuted at Monterey Car Week last year, many were taken by its attractive exterior, the 577-horsepower V8, and the sumptuously appointed interior. But more than a year after its reveal, we're learning about one of the more interesting (albeit less glamorous) aspects of the AMG - its tires.
Novitec's Widebody Ferrari 296 Is A Love Letter To Iconic Prancing Horse Designs
Aftermarket tuners rarely understand the concept of restraint, but Novitec is among the few that do. Although its latest take on a Ferrari supercar is considerably more extreme than usual, it's also cohesive and far from excessive, despite the exaggerated bodywork. Suitable for both the 296 GTB coupe and the 296 GTS drop-top, the Novitec N-Largo kit gives the smallest Fezza more power and presence, the latter thanks to a widebody kit that incorporates styling elements from several other Ferraris.
New Bentley Flying Spur Coming September 10 With 771 HP Hybrid V8
Bentley has confirmed that the new Flying Spur luxury sedan will make its debut on September 10. The latest model will be powered by Bentley's extraordinary Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain. The new engine delivers outputs of 771 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque, making it the most powerful Flying Spur to come from Crewe. Of course, this will be for the Speed variant, with lesser models to receive powerplants with more modest outputs.
Stellantis Decides The Future Of Its Troubled American Brands
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said a few weeks ago that some of its brands faced axing if they did not make money, and at one point, the rumor mills said that Maserati was among those that could be sold. The company later reaffirmed its commitment to all 14 brands, but it seems the message wasn't clear enough before, and the conglomerate has now issued an unequivocal statement regarding the security of its North American brands.
Color-Changing BMWs Are Closer To Reality Than You Think
More than two years ago, BMW shocked showgoers at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas by presenting an intriguing technology called E Ink, and now it seems that the technology could be production-ready by the end of the decade, possibly even as soon as 2027. With E Ink, the German automaker made a BMW iX change from white to black in an instant, using electrical impulses to manipulate the alignment of molecules, but it soon got more advanced.
Here's What's New On The 2025 Dodge Hornet
The Dodge Hornet was revealed back in 2022, with the plug-in hybrid R/T arriving last year. While it's still too new to receive a facelift, the American automaker has made minor trim revisions for MY2025, providing customers with more bang for their buck (depending on the trim and options they choose).
Chrysler Keeps Its Last Model In Production Fresh For 2025
The Pacifica, Chrysler’s sole offering for 2025, arrives with several updates aimed at making the competent minivan even better than before. For the new model year, there’s a new Select trim for the standard Pacifica and the PHEV. The Limited grade is now exclusive to the gas-powered variant, while customers can select Pinnacle for both powertrains. Changes have been kept to a minimum; the Pacifica will soon receive a significant update, but only after Chrysler introduces its first electric vehicle.
Ford Drops A Layer Of Security From 2025 F-150
What was once considered standard fare attached to the sides of a long list of Ford cars, trucks, and SUVs has recently disappeared. The user-friendly security option known as SecuriCode, which uses a small keypad placed on the outside of the vehicle's door for keyless entry duties, has curiously been dropped from Ford's line-up, reports Ford Authority.
2025 Audi Q5 Raises The Bar For Luxury SUVs
The third generation of the Audi Q5 made its debut today as the first SUV in the lineup built on the new Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) architecture with a choice of powerful gas engines and updated technologies. This follows the recent debuts of the A6 e-tron and the gas-powered A5 as Audi aims to breathe new life into its lineup.
5 Brands That Need To Heavily Invest In Hybrids
As the automotive world embraces sustainable propulsion, hybrid vehicles are a crucial part of the road towards electrification, and they are rapidly gaining popularity with the American consumer. Almost 10% of new vehicles sold on the US market in 2023 sported a hybrid powertrain - either a conventional hybrid or plug-in hybrid setup.
Why The Manual Transmission Is The Ultimate Safety Feature
Ask any car enthusiast about the virtues of the manual gearbox, and they will likely rattle off a list a mile long. While driving with a manual transmission is without doubt fun and engaging, many of its supporters also think it may have a role to play when it comes to safety. From improving focus to deterring would-be thieves, the manual gearbox has been attributed all sorts of positive impacts on safe motoring. Let’s explore some of the reasons why, in an age of complex safety devices, the humble stick shift can be considered an advanced safety feature in its own way:
The Most Power-Dense Boxer Engine Ever Produced
How The Evo's Boxer Is Different From Porsche's. When boxer engines come to mind, we typically think of either Porsche or Subaru, both of which have used them extensively for decades, for better or for worse. While Subaru takes a more conservative approach to their engine development these days, Porsche is still creating some track day screamers featuring boxers, like the newest 911 GT3 RS. There's nothing on the horizon to herald the Porsche boxer's demise, either.
10 of The Most Underrated Cars Ever Made
Not every vehicle gets the love it deserves. With so many automakers in the marketplace around the world, we are constantly receiving new, innovative models that aim to make an impact on consumers. While some rise to the challenge and eventually become icons, others crash and burn and are soon forgotten. However, there's a middle ground of vehicles that never quite achieved the success of their rivals despite offering plenty to like, often fading away with a few fans but lacking recognition.
One Of The Angriest Supercars Ever Is Currently The Perfect Investment
Most car enthusiasts and most of the uninitiated masses, at some point or other, want to own a supercar, be it an exotic or all-American. Although most people would like to own a supercar, the reality is that supercars are, unsurprisingly, too expensive for the average person. The MSRP for the base model 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto is $608,358. To put this into perspective, the price of one base model Revuelto is equivalent to the price of just over 28 2024 model-year Toyota Corollas. Fun fact, the USA was Lamborghini's leading market for the first half of 2024 with 1,621 vehicles delivered with order banks for the Revuelto backed up so far that a potential customer would have to wait till 2026 to receive an allocation.
We Have Good News For Those Eyeing A 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500
The Chevrolet Silverado will pretty much retain its current price for MY2025. While the official pricing have yet to surface, a report from GM Authority gives us an in-depth look at the price changes for each trim level for the upcoming model year, including some of the changes that will arrive for the full-size Chevy truck. But ultimately, it's good news if you're eyeing the bow-tie truck for next year – as long as you're not gunning for some of the higher trims.
Why The Compact Go-Faster Street Truck May Replace Hot Hatches
Typically, when we think of something small, economical, and fast, we tend to think of the hot hatchback. No other segment can offer big fun in a small, affordable package like the hot hatch. Despite this, the hot hatch is dying a slow death in the States. There are still a few out there, but icons like the Focus ST and the Fiat 500 Abarth are things of the past now. In short, those of us who want to have huge fun on the cheap and with plenty of versatility are running out of options.
Honda Civic Type R Gets Another Price Hike For MY2025
The Honda Civic Type R will again be more expensive come MY2025. According to reports, the FWD hot hatch will be $800 more expensive than before, with an MSRP of $45,595, excluding the mandatory destination charge. With this recent price increase, Honda's record-shattering sports car will be effectively $2,700 more expensive than when it debuted on the market in 2023 for $42,895.
How One Of The Dullest Automakers Built The Best Sleeper Ever
Škoda's lineup is dull. There are no thrilling cars in the Czech manufacturer's lineup. Even the Škoda Octavia RS Combi, with its bright paintwork and aggressive styling, is nothing more than a sheep in wolf's clothing. But that's to be expected considering that Škoda's products are intended to be well-built, fuel-efficient standard passenger carriers.
10 Things We Want To See From The Lexus LFA Successor
The Lexus LFA is a car that has earned its place in the pantheon of automotive legends. Its design, driving experience, and sublime Yamaha-tuned V10 engine all added together to create something utterly exceptional, despite its infamous development cycle that only attempted to get in the way of greatness. The car redefined what Lexus could achieve, and now the company is planning on greatness once again, with a successor called the LFR in the works that it hopes will surpass the LFA in every way.
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