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Cadillac’s Ultra-Luxury CELESTIQ, the Honda Prologue EV, & BMW M2 Reveal Episode 4210
Cadillac’s electric lineup is getting an all-new flagship. The 2024 Cadillac CELESTIQ is an ultra-luxury electric sedan, commanding an MSRP “north of three-hundred-thousand dollars.” While each one will be handcrafted and tailored to the customer’s desires, it will use GM’s Ultium EV platform. Production starts in December 2023. And GM’s Ultium platform is… Read More
Ford Reveals 2023 Super Duty, BMW’s XM PHEV, & Goodbye to the Aventador and Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel Episode 4206
Following the recent Mustang reveal, Ford is shifting the spotlight to a new pickup. The Ford F-Series Super Duty is redesigned for 2023, offering more versatility and customization. Four engines are available, two gas and two diesel. New features abound, but include a tailgate-down reverse camera with sensors, automatic tow hitch alignment, and embedded 5G… Read More
2022 North American International Auto Show Episode 4204
After a two-year hiatus, the North American International Auto Show has made its way back to Detroit, and with it some once in a generation reveals. Make that the 7th generation of America’s original pony car as the 2024 Mustang was publicly unveiled in Detroit’s Hart Plaza. Good news for fans, Mustang continues the V8 legacy by offering the most powerful… Read More
Inflation Reduction Act, F-150 Lightning Price Increases, Toyota bZ4X Recall, & Meyers Manx Returns Episode 4201
The Inflation Reduction Act has passed, and with it comes major EV Tax Incentive changes. Starting immediately, the up to $7500 tax credit will only go to EVs assembled in North America. That totals only about 20 models, but not all are eligible. Those that are included, the Ford F150 Lightning, Rivian R1T, and Nissan Leaf. But, come the first of the year… Read More
F-150 Raptor R Reveal, Hyundai’s next IONIQ Model, & the Return of the Toyota Crown Episode 4147
The summer is heating up with a series of reveals, including Ford’s F-150 Raptor R. The 2023 F-150 Raptor R marks the return of the V8 for this off-road pickup. Borrowing a tweaked version of the GT500 Mustang’s supercharged V8, the Raptor R will dish out 700 horsepower and 640 lb-ft of torque. It features many of the same off-road upgrades and premium… Read More
Volkswagen’s Next Electric Sedan, Voice-Enabled Parking, and a recall for the Ford Mustang Mach-E Episode 4144
Volkswagen’s first all-electric sedan is quickly going from concept to production. The VW ID. AERO concept car has made its official debut. This is the brand’s first all-electric sedan. It will be built on their Modular Electric Drive Matrix and shares some design language with other Volkswagen electrics-- like the ID.4 and ID. Buzz. Range estimates put it… Read More
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The DeLorean Returns, Bolt EV & EUV See Lower Prices, & Wireless Car Charging
A blast from the past is set to return as an all-electric two-door. The DeLorean marque is being revived with the all-new Alpha5, an all-electric two-door coupe. Like the original 1980s DMC-12 sports car, it will have gull-wing doors. But, unlike its 1980s “Back to the Future” predecessor, the Alpha5 will be a 4-seater. A formal debut happens in… Read More
Electrified Corvette, Catalytic Converter Thefts, & Higher Speeds for IIHS Episode 4139
An “electrified” Corvette will be available next year, with a fully-electric Corvette to follow. No other details on a precise timeline or whether “electrified” means it will be a plug-in hybrid, but General Motors did confirm that the traditional Corvette with an internal combustion engine will remain available. Catalytic converters are becoming more and… Read More
2022 New York International Auto Show Episode 4134
After a two-year pandemic hiatus, the New York International Auto Show was back in the Big Apple, and the reveals were bigger than ever. Jeep revealing stretched Suburban-sized versions of the full-size Wagoneer, the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer L and 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L gain about a foot of additional length. And even bigger news under the hood, a twin-turbo… Read More
NHTSA Approves Adaptive Headlights in US Episode 4129
Adaptive headlights have been given the greenlight, paving the way for safer roads. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ruled that automakers can now install fully-adaptive driving beam headlight systems in the US. Adaptive headlights steer the light towards the direction you turn your car and can also alter the light pattern to avoid… Read More