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Dodge Will Cut Stolen Charger And Challenger SRT V8’s To 3 HP To Combat Thefts
Dodge is adding a four-digit security code to its most stolen cars in effort to reduce a serious theft problem. Fail to enter the correct code through the console touchscreen and the engine will be limited to just 675rpm, and a not very muscular 3 hp.
2022 Nissan 400Z Spotted In Production-Ready Form
Somebody, somewhere is in big trouble after pictures and video of the still-secret production version of Nissan’s retro-look Proto Z coupe leaked online. The twin-turbo V6 machine receives only detail changes to get it ready for the road.
Lamborghini Urus Vs BMW X6 M: Which Is Faster?
Carwow’s Matt Watson jumps behind the wheel of BMW’s speediest SUV to see if it’s tough enough to out accelerate its opposite number from Lamborghini. There’s around $100k of space between them, but the race is much closer…
Aston Martin’s 2021 F1 Edition Is The Meanest Vantage Yet
Aston has revealed a hardcore Vantage road car based on the special Safety Car it supplies to this year’s F1 races. No, you don’t get the yellow roof lights, but there’s more power and a serious rear wing.
Hyundai Ioniq 5: Our First Detailed Look At The Electric Crossover’s Interior
The Ioniq EV’s exterior design has won plenty of fans but beyond a few wide-angle press photos, we’ve not seen much of the interior. Until now, that is, because Charlie Min from Asian Petrolhead got to check the Korean crossover out in detail.
Porsche Taycan, 911, Boxster, Cayman Recalled Over Possible Suspension Failure
Many of Porsche’s 2021 cars are being recalled over the possibility that a suspension bolt could allow too much movement, potentially leading to a loss of control.
What Else Is Making The News
Model 3 Owner Was Stuck At Tesla Supercharger For 15 Hours
Tesla’s Superchargers are so fast you rarely need to hang around long – unless, the cable fails to unlatch, as was the case for one unlucky Model 3 driver who documented the sorry tale live on Reddit.
U.S Senators Urge Biden To Set End Date For ICE Car Sales
Two senators from California are pushing President Joe Biden to commit to a date for the end of combustion-engined car sales, Reuters reports. The new administration is trying to work out a plan to rewrite vehicle emissions rules loosened under President Trump.