Good morning and welcome to our weekly digest of automotive news from around the globe, starting with…
Think you’ve read everything there is to know about Hyundai’s Ioniq 5? We bet you don’t know which feature makes it faster than a Tesla Model 3, and why the dual-motor version might be slower than claimed.
2022 Ford Maverick Pickup Marries $20k Sticker With Bronco Sport Bones And Hybrid Powertrain
Ford’s unibody Maverick is the firm’s most affordable U.S vehicle, and even claims an impressive 37 mpg combined rating thanks to its standard 191 hp hybrid setup. A 250 hp Ecoboost engine is also available, and Ford CEO Jim Farley hinted an EV could be on the way.
2022 BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe Is Bigger And Handles Better Than Its Predecessor
BMW dropped a bunch of announcements this week, including new noses for the facelifted X3 and X4, and a minor speed boost for the X3 M and X4 M. But our favorite is the new 4-series Gran Coupe, which looks seriously slinky – even with that grille.
The 2022 GR 86 Makes A Good Impression During Our First Ride As Toyota Explains Why It Lacks A Turbo
We managed to ride shotgun with a pro driver at a Texas race track in Toyota’s new sports car, spend some time poking around the 2022 car’s upgraded interior and finding out why Toyota didn’t bolt on the turbo so many people were asking for.
2023 Kia Sportage Debuts With Bold New Styling, Vastly Improved Interior
And you thought BMW’s new grilles were controversial… You’ll either love or hate the Sportage’s new look, but the smart new interior with its widescreen infotainment system looks good enough to grace a German premium car.
The Most Disappointing Cars I’ve Driven #1: Alfa Romeo 4C
Alfa fans didn’t like it when we tore into the late, not-so-great 4C. Maybe it was just too raw for us to handle, some said. Not true, but the beautiful micro-supercar definitely drove like Alfa took it off the stove before it was ready.
2022 Toyota Land Cruiser Loses Weight, Gains Twin-Turbo V6 And New GR Sport Variant
The latest version of the SUV many of us want to be driving when the apocalypse comes is sticking with body-on-frame construction but loses 441 lbs of curb weight. Gasoline and diesel V6 engines deliver up to 409 hp, though the GR Sport variant Toyota teased should make more.
What Else Is Making The News
Your Amazon Echo Now Shares Your Internet With Your Neighbors. Here’s How To Opt Out
Amazon launched its Sidewalk program this week, which wants to create a ‘mesh’ network of interconnected Alexa-enabled devices, but the privacy implications have alarmed some experts. CBS News explains how it works, and how you can opt out.
Why Mate Rimac Is Working On Electric Robotaxis
Rimac’s boss has been busy promoting his Bugatti-beating Nevera this month, but TechCrunch reports that behind the scenes, the Croatian EV expert is building up a secret second company creating automated taxis.