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Moonshot. That’s how the Hummer EV team refers to the project that brought together some of GM’s top talents, a war chest of brand heritage, and a vision of where the company was headed with EVs—on a rocket-like trajectory. From the Sea of Tranquility topography on the speaker grilles and hood applique—Roger…

Land Rover over the past year has been testing prototypes for a stretched Defender capable of seating up to eight, and the latest tester to be spotted is likely fitted with the Defender’s available V-8. Clearly visible at the rear is an exhaust with four tips, which is exclusive to the Defender’s V-8 option. TheContinue reading “2023 Land Rover Defender 130 V-8 spy shots: New Defender range-topper spotted”

Aston Martin unveiled a new generation of its V12 Vantage in March, and sadly the car has been confirmed as the last of its kind. Production will be limited to just 333 units worldwide, and if you want one you’re too late as all build slots have been sold. Deliveries start in the second quarterContinue reading “Watch Aston Martin’s V12 Vantage storm the ‘Ring”

Honda launched a redesigned Civic Si for 2022, and the stylish sports sedan shows that you don’t need to spend a fortune for a fast, fun ride. However, the 200-hp Si isn’t the end of the performance road for the Civic. That honor goes to the Type R hot hatch, a new generation of whichContinue reading “2023 Honda Civic Type R sets FWD lap record at Suzuka Circuit”

Hyundai’s largest people-mover is about to go under the knife. On Wednesday, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade was teased with refreshed styling. The three-row crossover SUV will April 13 at the New York auto show. The teaser images reveal the updated Palisade will feature a new front end with a wider grille and refreshed vertical LEDContinue reading “2023 Hyundai Palisade teased, debuts April 13”

A new patent filing hints that future Ford electric trucks could get their own trick maneuverability feature to rival the Rivian R1T and GMC Hummer EV. The Hummer EV’s crab walk allows the hulking pickup to move sideways, while Rivian is working on a tank turn feature that lets the R1T turn in its ownContinue reading “Ford patents crazier version of Rivian K-turn, Hummer EV’s crab walk”

Lamborghini on Wednesday announced its first factory-backed esports team, with three drivers that will compete in sim races. Those drivers are Jordan Sheratt, Gianfranco Giglioli, and Giorgio Simonini, Lamborghini announced in a press release. All three bring significant sim-racing experience to the table. South African-born Sheratt, 23, dominated…

BMW’s current M3 sedan and related M4 coupe have only been with us for a bit over a year, but hotter versions of both cars are already out testing. The new versions are expected to revive BMW’s CSL badge, and we should see them unveiled later this year as part of the 50th anniversary celebrationsContinue reading “2023 BMW M3 CSL spy shots: Hardcore sedan coming soon”

The Hyundai N performance division is working on its first electric vehicle. It will be based on the Ioniq 5 crossover, and a prototype reveals modifications like a wider track, stiffer suspension, and larger wheels and brakes. Look for peak power to at least match the 576 hp of the related Kia EV6 GT. Mercedes-BenzContinue reading “Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 43, final Lamborghini Aventador: Today’s Car News”

Mercedes-Benz AMG on Wednesday unveiled a new version of its redesigned SL convertible, one powered by a 4-cylinder engine. The car slots in roughly where the V-6-powered SL 400 used to sit, though its availability in the U.S. is yet to be confirmed. Under the hood is a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 that generates 381 hpContinue reading “Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 43 arrives with 4-cylinder engine, electrified turbo”