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Toyota Goes Retro with 4Runner 40th Anniversary Edition 5.24.2022
Toyota is going old school with a special edition 2023 4Runner SUV, celebrating 40 years since the utility’s inception. The 2023 4Runner 40th Anniversary Special Edition will be offered as a distinctive four-wheel drive-only model of the SR5 Premium grade. The celebratory model will come complete with a special livery package and exterior trimming which… Read More
2023 BMW M3 Edition 50 Jahre BMW M Celebrates 50 Years of M 5.24.2022
BMW continues to celebrate five decades of M performance with a special edition vehicle, the M3 Edition 50 Jahre BMW M. This special model is based on the 2023 BMW M3 Competition xDrive, offering special paint options and complete with various throwback trimmings. It follows through with previously reported plans BMW had to celebrate this 50-year milestone… Read More
Honda’s Prologue Electric SUV Sketched Out 5.23.2022
Honda’s all-new Prologue electric SUV has been unveiled in sketch-form, serving as an opening act for future Honda EVs. The Prologue is said to be an “adventure-ready” EV, capable of both daily drives and weekend getaways. It will serve as the first entry into Honda’s series of EVs, currently scheduled for a full launch sometime in 2024 and being… Read More
BMW M4 CSL Special Edition Announced 5.23.2022
BMW has announced the 2023 M4 CSL, a special edition two-seater coupe made to celebrate BMW GmbH’s 50 year anniversary. The new M4 CSL is said to fuse “old-school racing passion with innovative technology,” creating a heightened performance experience. Thanks to a series of upgrades, the CSL has clocked a Nordschleife lap time of 7:20.2, the fastest time… Read More
Nissan Unveils Japan-Exclusive “Sakura” EV 5.20.2022
Nissan showcased their all-new Sakura electric “mini-vehicle,” scheduled for a Japanese-market launch this summer. The Sakura is said to follow the Nissan LEAF and Ariya as mass-market electric vehicles, providing consumers with greater access to EVs. On top of providing the EV powertrain experience, the new model implements a variety of modern tech,… Read More
Toyota Celebrates Sienna 25th Anniversary with Special Edition 5.20.2022
Toyota has recently released a series of new trims and packages for their most popular models, and now the 2023 Sienna minivan is receiving a similar treatment. The Sienna 25th Anniversary Edition celebrates a quarter century of Toyota’s minivan success, with just 2,525 units available in the US. It will be based on the Sienna’s XSE trim, bringing in… Read More
Ford President and CEO to Interview Tom Brady, Emelia Hartford, Others in New Podcast 5.19.2022
Jim Farley, President and CEO of Ford Motor Company, is starting up a new podcast where he interviews various celebrities, business leaders, and, of course, gearheads. Simply titled Drive with Jim Farley, the podcast will feature Farley and one guest during each episode. Each conversation will touch on their “drive:” not just what they daily (though that is… Read More
Land Rover Teases New Defender 130: an 8-Seater Adventurer 5.19.2022
Land Rover has teased their new Defender 130 ahead of its March 31st reveal. So far, we know the Defender 130 will be able to seat eight occupants in a new three-row configuration. The new utility will traverse both highway and highgrounds alike with a 4x4 drive system, though exact powertrain details are yet to be disclosed. Land Rover claims the new… Read More
Toyota Tundra SX Appearance Package for SR5’s 5.18.2022
Toyota has added a new SX Package for the 2023 Tundra SR5. This cosmetic package substitutes many of the black trim pieces for body-matched alternatives-- like the door handles and rear inboard bumper. Tundra’s equipped with the SX Package can be finished in one of four colors: White, Magnetic Gray Metallic, Celestial Silver Metallic, and Midnight Black… Read More
Genesis First Electric Vehicle, GV60, Launches in US 5.18.2022
Genesis Motor America has opened sales for its first all-electric vehicle, the 2023 GV60 SUV. The new model not only serves as the brand’s first EV, but as the first step in their electrification goals. The all-electric GV80 sedan is expected to launch this summer, and Genesis has planned to offer an exclusively-electric lineup by 2030. The GV60 comes… Read More