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Pat Goss, MotorWeek’s Resident Master Technician, Passes Away 3.19.2022

We are deeply saddened to report the unexpected passing of our longtime friend and colleague Pat Goss, who appeared on MotorWeek through forty-one seasons, beginning with our very first episode. Goss' Garage has been a pillar of our program and a must-see segment for millions of viewers who tuned in for the no-nonsense maintenance advice and incomparable car… Read More

Jeep Opens Orders for 2022 (RED) Renegade Special Edition 3.18.2022

Jeep has opened orders for a special (RED) edition Renegade SUV available for the 2022 model year. The (RED) Renegade starts life as a Latitude-trimmed model, finished in one of four exterior paint options: Alpine White, Black, Colorado Red or Sting Gray. No matter which color, the (RED) is outfitted with Colorado Red mirror caps and a body-colored roof,… Read More

Maserati Moves Forward with Electrification Plan 3.18.2022

Italian luxury car maker Maserati is following up on previously established plans to go all-electric, introducing the Maserati Folgore all-electric range of vehicles The Folgore EV line was first announced in 2020, and is now ready for a full market launch. This particular lineup of vehicles will be 100 percent electric, set to launch with the 2023 Maserati… Read More

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