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Stellantis last summer confirmed plans for the arrival of a Dodge plug-in hybrid in 2022, and now we know the vehicle will be a compact called the Hornet. Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis on Tuesday confirmed plans for a summer launch of the Hornet during a presentation announcing Preston Patterson as a brand spokesperson, according toContinue reading “Compact Dodge Hornet plug-in hybrid coming this summer”

A niche German performance marque known for retro roadsters powered by modern BMW engines has returned with a new sports car, one powered by electricity. We’re talking about Wiesmann, whose original incarnation hit the skids back in 2014 and was sold the next year to a new owner. That new owner has seen Wiesmann returnContinue reading “Project Thunderball: Revived Wiesmann reveals electric roadster”

The question of whether the Toyota Supra will get a manual transmission has left enthusiasts guessing since even before the current fifth-generation car, an A90 to fans, made its debut at the 2019 Detroit auto show. Well, enthusiasts need guess no more as Toyota on Thursday finally revealed a Supra with a manual transmission. StartingContinue reading “Preview: 2023 Toyota Supra arrives with manual transmission”

Porschephiles know the score. The Turbo models are always all-wheel drive, they can be spotted by the big intake cutouts in their rear fenders, and the last model with a manual transmission was 2012. The 2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic defies those conventions while sampling styling elements from the late 1950s through the early 1970s.Continue reading “2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic honors the past as it defies convention”

Mattel and Warner Bros. Pictures on Monday announced plans for a Hot Wheels movie that’s set to bring the tiny toy cars to the big screen. The movie will be produced by J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot production company, which was responsible for the most recent incarnations of the “Star Trek,” “Star Wars,” and “Mission: Impossible”Continue reading ““Hot Wheels” movie in the works”

Nissan is cooking up a mild update for its Altima, which we’ll likely see introduced for the 2023 model year. A prototype recently spotted in the wild shows only minor tweaks to the exterior, specifically a new grille and front fascia. The changes give the sedan a slightly sportier appearance. Bigger changes are happening inside,Continue reading “2023 Nissan Altima spy shots: Mild update planned”

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has just been redesigned, and now the first of the AMG-enhanced versions has been revealed. The car is the new C 43, which as expected has downsized from a 6- to a 4-cylinder engine. Despite the drop in cylinder count, power is up. A redesigned Genesis G90 reaches showrooms later this yearContinue reading “2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43, 2023 Genesis G90, Venom F5 Roadster: Today’s Car News”

Genesis has a redesigned G90 headed to dealerships later this year as a 2023 model, and the full-size luxury sedan looks set to further narrow the gap with the dominant German players in this segment. The styling is clearly an evolution of the outgoing model’s lines, a car that you can’t really describe as lackingContinue reading “Preview: 2023 Genesis G90 makes major uptick in style, swaps V-8 for mild-hybrid V-6”

There’s a new “Fast and Furious” movie in the works, the 10th in the franchise. Filming started earlier this month but director Justin Lin has just called it quits. The news was first reported on Tuesday by Deadline and confirmed by Lin earlier today. According to Deadline’s sources, Lin decided to hand up the directorContinue reading “Justin Lin quits as “Fast X” director days after filming starts”

Hennessey started deliveries of its Venom F5 hypercar last fall and now the company is just months out from unveiling a new open-top version. Hennessey on Tuesday announced the new Venom F5 Roadster and said the debut will take place on August 9. The car will then make a public appearance on Aug. 19 atContinue reading “Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster set for Aug. 9 debut”