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Honda Civic Type R Performance Specs Announced; 315-Horsepower 9.01.2022
Earlier this summer we reported on the return of the Honda Civic Type R, and although we were given powertrain information, we were not given explicit numbers for the “fastest, most powerful Honda-branded vehicle ever offered in the US.” Well, that is no longer the case, as Honda has officially released performance figures for the 2023 Civic Type R. The… Read More
Dodge Charger Super Bee Announced; 2 of 7 “Last Call” Models 9.01.2022
Dodge has announced the 2023 Charger Super Bee, the second of their seven “Last Call” Challenger and Charger Variants. The Super Bee name, famous in the MOPAR world, is coming back to honor the Charger’s last production year. Like the previously announced Challenger Shakedown, the Super Bee will only be available in 1,000 units total. Half of the units… Read More
The 2023 Nissan Kicks Starts Under $22K 8.31.2022
Nissan has released pricing details for the 2023 Kicks subcompact SUV, starting at $21,585. That cost of admission is for the Kicks S, the entry-level model, and includes Nissan’s $1,295 destination charge. This is an MSRP increase of $590 over the 2022 model; destination has increased by $70. There are two more trims up for grabs, the Kicks SV and Kicks… Read More
Polestar 6 LA Concept Reservations Filled in One Week 8.31.2022
The Polestar 6 LA Concept edition was first unveiled on August 16th and, according to the Swedish automaker, sold out of build slot reservations within one week. To be fair, this exclusive version of the Polestar 6 was only slated for a limited production run of 500 units. Additional build reservations for the regular Polestar 6 will open up later this… Read More
2023 Mazda CX-9 Starts at $40K; Touring Trim Now Entry 8.30.2022
Mazda has announced official starting prices for the 2023 CX-9, along with few other changes to the three-row midsize SUV. The CX-9 starts at $40,025, which includes Mazda’s $1,275 destination charge, for the Touring model. This is now the entry-level model for consumers to pick up, meaning the CX-9 Sport is no more. All models are powered by a Skyactiv-G… Read More
Genesis Electrified G80 Pricing Announced; Available in Four More States 8.30.2022
Genesis has announced pricing details and expanded availability for the 2023 Electrified G80, now expected to retail in four new states. The 2023 Electrified G80 starts at $80,920 with the $1,095 destination charge included. Starting in September, the Electrified G80 will be available for purchase at select retailers in Arizona, Nevada, Utah and… Read More
Callaway Supercharged C8 Corvette Prototype Debuts at Carlisle 8.29.2022
Aftermarket automotive firm Callaway Cars unveiled a prototype of their C8 Corvette supercharger at the Corvettes at Carlisle event this past weekend. The TripleCooled Supercharger System is to undergo final engineering and testing in the coming months. It is expected to launch early 2023 for any Corvette owners looking to beef up their C8’s muscle. For… Read More
Kia EV9 Debuts Early 2023; Currently Testing 8.26.2022
Kia is currently in the final technical testing phase of their upcoming EV9 all-electric SUV, set to debut early next year. The EV9 is poised to become Kia’s new flagship model, maintaining the brand’s electric momentum. This full-size electric utility is expected to make an official debut in the first quarter of 2023. Alongside this announcement were a… Read More
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Ford Mustang Mach-E Orders Re-Open; Price and Range Increases 8.26.2022
Following a temporary halt, Ford has re-opened orders for their all-electric Mustang Mach-E. With the opened order banks comes updated pricing and an increased range for the Premium Extended Range model. New MSRPs will go into effect across the Mach-E lineup on August 30th. Depending on trim, the Mach-E will cost an extra $3,000-$8,000. The entry-level… Read More
Dodge Challenger Shakedown Revealed; First “Last Call” Model 8.25.2022
Alongside the unfortunate news of the Dodge Challenger and Charger being discontinued after the 2023 model year, seven special “Last Call” models were teased. The first of the bunch was just unveiled, called the "Shakedown." The 2023 Dodge Challenger Shakedown will be limited to 1,000 units, divided evenly between two separate configurations. The Shakedown… Read More