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Mitsubishi Outlander Black Edition Package Unveiled 3.16.2022
Mitsubishi Motors North America plans to offer a new package for their 2022 Outlander SUV: the Black Edition. This package modifies the vehicle’s exterior appearance with various pieces of black trim and black finishes. All Black Edition models will include all SE trim equipment, plus dual-zone climate control and a power panoramic sunroof. The main most… Read More
Aston Martin’s New V12 Vantage is the Send Off it Deserves 3.16.2022
Aston Martin’s new 2023 V12 Vantage has been given a full reveal in a five minute video, detailing technical specs and showcasing stylistic changes for its final iteration. Yes, as of December 2021, Aston Martin has confirmed this to be the finale to the 15 year legacy of the V12 Vantage. While the Vantage namesake is not necessarily disappearing, this… Read More
Lexus to Release Limited Edition 2022 LC 500 Inspiration Series 3.15.2022
Lexus has unveiled the 2022 LC 500 Inspiration Series sports car, featuring a variety of bespoke components both inside and out. The LC 500 Inspiration Series will be limited to just 150 units, each identified by a unique serialized badge. Unlike other limited runs which usually inject performance and raw road-running potential into a vehicle, the… Read More
Cadillac’s Upcoming 2023 Escalade-V Pops and Gurgles in Teaser Video 3.15.2022
Cadillac has published a short teaser video of the 2023 Escalade-V SUV, headlined by a shot of the rear valence and underscored by the sounds of its tuned exhaust. The short video provides audible foresight into the vehicle’s performance foundation. While the beats of award-winning producer and artist Maffio are catchy, we wish we could listen to the… Read More
Volvo’s Updated Recharge Hybrid Powertrain Coming to US; Extends Range, Lowers Emissions 3.14.2022
Volvo Car USA has announced the stateside launch of an improved Recharge plug-in hybrid powertrain, to be utilized in their 90 and 60 Series models. The updated Recharge T8 all-wheel drive powertrain allows said hybrid vehicles to extend their all-electric range up to an EPA estimated 35-41 miles. The main improvements made to the T8 come in the form of a… Read More
Subaru WRX STI Not Planned for New Model; Future May Feature Electrification 3.14.2022
2021 Subaru WRX STI Subaru recently announced the unfortunate halt of the WRX STI, releasing a short statement regarding the performance variant’s future. The statement made it clear that the WRX STI as a whole is, at least for now, not dead; however, it was stated that “a next generation internal combustion engine (ICE) WRX STI will not be produced based… Read More
Porsche Brings Life to Pixar’s Sally Carrera 3.11.2022
Porsche has partnered with Pixar Animation Studios to create a one-of-a-kind, real life example of Sally Carrera, one of the main characters from the movie Cars. In the film, Sally Carrera is based on a 2002 Porsche 911 and, with the 20 year anniversary of said car, Porsche plans to celebrate with a one-off Porsche. It will be sold at auction in an effort… Read More
Rivian Shareholder Sues Automaker for EV Price Increases 3.11.2022
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe drives the first production R1T pickup off the production line in Normal, IL. A shareholder in Rivian Automotive has sued the electric vehicle manufacturer over a recent price increase for two of their models. The complaint by Charles Larry Crews, who claims Rivian purposely hid how underpriced the R1S SUV and R1T pickup truck were,… Read More
2023 Acura Integra: Full Details Emerge 3.10.2022
Acura’s highly anticipated return to the Integra namesake has been bolstered by a new release of production details, including performance figures, options and interior specifics. We’ve known for a while the 2023 Integra would return as a sporty five-door liftback with coupe-like elements. While this choice has upset some purists (and we would love to see… Read More
Second-Gen Toyota Mirai Gains “Toyota Teammate” Driver Assistance 3.10.2022
Toyota plans to equip the 2022 Mirai luxury fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with their new “Toyota Teammate” driver assistance system. The system is available on the 2022 Mirai Limited grade, and it will serve two primary roles: Advanced Drive and Advanced Park; however, Toyota stated that while Advanced Park functionality will be standard, Advanced… Read More