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Hyundai Wants To Fund Startups And Use Their Technology In Its Cars

Hyundai is looking for the next big thing, as it looks for exciting start-up tech ventures to invest in. Areas for those wishing to apply to include green technology, in-car UX, AI analytics, drones, and materials, to name some.

New Lotus Emira With AMG A35 And Toyota V6 Engines Is Brand’s Farewell To Combustion Cars

It seems that the Emira is Lotus’ swansong to the internal combustion engine, so they’re going all-out to ensure it gets a deserved sendoff. Going on sale in 2022, it costs just £60,000 ($84,500), with a 2.0 turbo Mercedes-Benz engine, or a 3.5-liter V6 from Toyota.

2022 BMW 2-Series Coupe Debuts With Slick Styling And Up To 382 HP

After countless leaks, the new BMW 2-Series Coupe has finally been unveiled ahead of a debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. In the US the entry-level 230i has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that develops 255 hp (190 kW / 259 PS) awhile the M240i xDrive has a 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder engine with 382 hp (285 kW / 387 PS).

Dodge Sold Over 5 Times As Many Challengers As Chevy Did Camaros In 2021 Q2! 

The Dodge Challenger outsold the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro in 2021 Q2. 15,052 Challengers were sold across the US, compared to 14,676 Mustangs, and a paltry 2,792 examples of the Camaro.

This Is The Interior Of The Upcoming Ineos Grenadier Off-Roader

Ineos released official pictures of its upcoming no-nonsense SUV. The images show a functional dashboard, with the rest of the insides made up of durable, stain-resistant materials that mean it can be hosed out, with drain-holes in the floor for that very purpose.

Listen To The 2022 Elantra N’s Engine Note In Hyundai’s Latest Teaser

Hyundai has been steadily drip-feeding us teasers about their upcoming Elantra N performance car. The latest preview is an audible one, with the Korean automaker giving us a taste of the car’s exhaust note, ahead of a reveal on July 14th.

Next-Gen 2024 BMW 5 Series Spied With An All-New Sleeker Design

The next generation of BMW’s sedan stalwart, the 5-Series, has been spotted testing by our spies. It’ll be available in petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric variants, with a launch date of 2024 mooted.

2022 Peugeot 9X8 Le Mans Hypercar Is A Wingless Wonder

Peugeot will be heading back to Le Mans, a decade after it left the series. The French manufacturer has unveiled a radical wingless design to compete in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) that — according to Peugeot’s aerodynamicists — produces the same amount of downforce without the traditional design.

Kimera EVO37, The Lancia That Isn’t A Lancia Goes To Goodwood In Prototype Form

The Kimera Evo37 will make its international debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. While up to now concrete details have been hazy, the turbo and supercharged creation should prove to be a crowd favorite.

Seeing A Jeep Grand Cherokee Get Struck By Lightning Is Truly Frightening

A dashcam has captured the dramatic moment lightning struck a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Thankfully the occupants are alright, although the same likely can not be said about the car.

What Else Is Making The News

Fans Raise $50,000 For Young German Child After She Went Viral At Euros 

Fans have raised over $50,000 for a young girl who was subjected to abuse after an image of her crying at the Germany v England Euro 2020 football match went viral. The girl’s family have said they’ll donate the money to charity.

Pentagon Cancels $10bn Contract That Caused Rift Between Amazon And Microsoft

A contract relating to cloud computing has been cancelled by the Pentagon, citing the “shifting technology environment,” reports the BBC. The contract was originally given to Microsoft, a move that Amazon has previously claimed was influenced by President Trump.