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GM Doesn’t Mind C8 Corvette Markups, Says It’s Simply A Matter Of Supply And Demand
While Ford recently slapped a dealer’s wrist for trying to charge over MSRP for an in-demand Mustang Mach-E, GM says it doesn’t care about its retailers charging as much as $100,000 over list for the Corvette C8.
2022 Mercedes-AMG SL Roadster Opens Up Revealing Its 2+2 Interior For The First Time
Mercedes has already teased the new SL’s multi-material chassis, and now we’ve been given our first look at the luxurious interior. The sports car theme means there’s no full-width Hyperscreen dashboard in this cabin, but you do get an S-class style center touchscreen and 2+2 seating for the first time in decades.
Hot 2022 Hyundai Elantra N Brings 276HP And A 0-62MPH In 5.3 Seconds
The Veloster N escaped Hyundai’s recent North American coupe cull, and there’s more good news for N fans in the form of the new hot Elantra. Called the i30 N in some markets, it gets a 276 hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four and a choice of eight-speed DCT or six-speed manual, both driving the front wheels.
VW’s five current vehicle platforms will be cut to two, and eventually, just one electric platform, as it puts plans in motion to deliver on its promise of being a climate neutral company by 2050. The first car to get the Scalable Systems Platform that will eventually underpin all VW Group cars is the 2026 successor to the Audi A8, which we’ll see it in concept form this September.
This Porsche Boxster-Based McLaren F1 Replica Is Actually Quite Impressive
With F1s changing hands for more than $20 million, and old Boxsters changing hands for less than $10k, a Czech man with champagne tastes and a beer budget hatched a plan to create one from the other. We’ve seen some terrible home-built supercar replicas, but this isn’t one. It’s even got a proper central-seat driving position.
The Boldmen CR4 Is A BMW Z4-Based Roadster From The Founder Of Wiesmann
Boldmen plans to build just 20 CR4s this year, and 80 in 2022, making it more exclusive than many supercars. And at the equivalent of $218,500, it’s nearly as expensive as a supercar thanks to the bespoke carbon fiber bodywork.
2023 Ford Everest Spotted With Ranger Underpinnings And New Styling
Even a heavy camo wrap can’t disguise the new Everest’s more blocky, upright profile and lobster claw headlights. The 2023 SUV shares key components, including its platform, with the next Ranger, and is expected to come with a choice of 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline, and 3.0-litre V6 diesel engines.
2022 Infiniti QX60 Three-Row SUV Starts At $46,850, A $2,500 Price Bump Over Outgoing Model
Every Infiniti QX60 comes equipped with a 295 hp 3.5-liter V6 and nine-speed automatic transmission, plus the choice of front- or all-wheel drive. Base-spec Pure trim vehicles feature 18-inch wheels, LED headlights, eight-way powered leather seats in the front and one-touch access to the third row.
What Else Is Making The News
Why F1s’ 2022 Wheels Are Slower but Better
After running tiny 13-inch wheels for years, F1 cars are finally moving to more modern 18-inch rims. Donut Media explains the reasons behind the move, and why the cars will actually be slower as a result.
Tesla Quoted $16,000 For A Repair Job An Independent Did For $700
YouTube channel Rich Rebuilds managed to fix a Tesal Model 3 whose owner had broken a coolant line by driving over debris in the road. The bill came to $700, but hours earlier a Tesla dealer told the owner they wanted 23 times as much to replace the entire battery pack. Here’s how they did it.