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Toyota Supra Gains Manual Transmission 4.28.2022
Toyota has released details on their upcoming 2023 GR Supra, now available with a six-speed manual transmission. The three-pedal option will be available on the GR Supra 3.0, 3.0 Premium and a limited A91-MT Edition; there are no signs of the "row it yourself" transmission making its way to the 4-cylinder 2.0 model. The 3.0 models are still powered by the… Read More
Kia Enters Purpose-Built Market with Niro Plus 4.27.2022
Kia has unveiled the Niro Plus, the brand’s first “purpose-built vehicle” (PBV), which will initially launch in Korea for various applications. The Niro Plus will be a modified version of the Niro EV, seeing use as a general-purpose business/recreation model and taxi. Both of these models will be altered in ways to fit the demands of their customers… Read More
New Range Rover Sport Teased 4.26.2022
Land Rover plans to unveil a new Range Rover Sport on May 10th, 2022. This Range Rover Sport will serve as the model’s third-generation. The announcement came with a small selection of images; in one, the Sport’s passenger-front can be seen in motion, albeit a little blurred. It shows the streak of a slimmed down LED headlight with dark pockets underneath,… Read More
Subaru Solterra Starts Around $46K 4.25.2022
Subaru has announced official pricing of their 2023 Solterra electric SUV, starting at $46,220. That price is for the base “Premium” trim, and it does include the $1,225 destination fee; however, all pricing does not take into consideration the potential $7,500 federal tax credit incentives. The Premium is followed by the Limited and Touring models, all of… Read More
GM Teases Electrified Corvette 4.25.2022
General Motors president Mark Reuss shared news of an electrified and fully-electric Corvette, coming sometime in the near future; a teaser video followed suit. According to Reuss, an electrified Corvette will be offered as early as next year, with specific names and launch dates to be disclosed in the future. A fully-electric Corvette would be based on… Read More
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Lincoln Star Concept Sets Stage for Three Future EV Models 4.21.2022
Lincoln has unveiled the Star Concept all-electric vehicle, hinting towards the brand’s future electrification efforts. While concept vehicles almost never show what will definitely be, they often show what can be, providing some sort of context to the brand’s trajectory. Currently, Lincoln expects more than half of their global volume to be all-electric… Read More
Lexus Unveils 2023 RZ 450e Electric SUV 4.20.2022
Lexus has released details on their all-new 2023 RZ 450e, an all-electric luxury SUV. The RZ 450e will serve as the brand’s first global Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), being the next step in their “Lexus Electrified” mission which aims to “invigorate all guests’ authentic love for driving exhilaration” while also broadening the Lexus portfolio of hybrid… Read More
The New BMW 7 Series Arrives 4.20.2022
BMW has revealed the new 7 Series sedan, including the first ever all-electric i7 xDrive60. The new 7 Series falls in line with BMW’s recent shifts in terms of both design and powertrain; while still offering internal combustion options, they are now paired with mild hybrid technology. The first all-electric 7 Series, the i7 xDrive60, also joins the… Read More
Mercedes EQS SUV World Premiere 4.19.2022
Mercedes has unveiled their all-electric EQS SUV, the third model series to utilize the automaker’s new EV architecture. The EQS SUV follows the EQS and EQE sedans, offering the same electric drive system in a sport-utility package. Slated for a late 2022 launch, the EQS SUV will be available in two trims: the EQS 450+ and the EQS 580 4MATIC. The 450+ is a… Read More
Toyota Supra Manual Transmission Confirmed 4.15.2022
For a little while now there have been rumors and plenty of shop-talk surrounding an upcoming manual transmission for the Toyota Supra, and now such a dream has been made a reality. Sent out in a Tweet from the official Toyota USA account, a picture of a three-pedal setup confirmed the rumors. A short statement followed by the hashtags #Supra, #Manual and… Read More