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These Discontinued Models Were Sold As New During The First Half Of 2021

Dealerships selling discontinued models is nothing new, especially if you’re familiar with the term “new old stock.” But it’s an interesting one, especially when cars like the long-gone Alfa Romeo 4C and Dodge Viper have moved in the past year.

Jeep Wrangler Xtreme Recon Package Adds 35-Inch Tires, Suspension Lift, $3,995 To Price Tag

Jeep’s Wrangler Xtreme Recon package is for those who’re serious about off-roading, as it improves approach and departure angles, as well as break-over angle and water-fording ability. The package is available now on the Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited 3.6-liter automatic with eTorque and the Wrangler Rubicon 392 as a $3,995 option.

2022 Mercedes-AMG SL Roadster Opens Up Revealing Its 2+2 Interior For The First Time

The Mercedes SL is a 2+2 roadster, as introduced with the reveal of its “hyperanalog” cockpit. It’s resplendent with many screens and a bit of, what Merc calls, “analog geometry.” They say it mimics the original 300 SL Roadster, although we’re not quite convinced.

2022 Nissan Z Could Spawn Nismo And GT4 Race Versions

A new rumor suggests that the Nissan Z — which will be revealed next week — is a precursor to more extreme Nismo and GT4 versions. The Nismo could get more power, 20-inch wheels, and chassis strengthening, while the GT4 would take to the track, challenging the likes of the Supra GT4, as well as take over from the GT-R as Nissan’s entry in Japan’s Super GT race series.

Aston Martin Reveals Production-Spec Valhalla With 937 HP Hybrid V8

We’ve seen the concepts for some time, but yesterday the British marque officially took the wraps off their new hybrid supercar. It features a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, sourced from Mercedes-AMG paired with two electric motors at each axle.

Ford May Ship Vehicles With Missing Chips To Dealerships

In an effort to keep production plants open and operating, Ford may soon be forced to ship off unfinished cars to dealers, for service technicians to install the missing chips at a later date.

First Official Look At 2022 F1 Car Designed With Closer Racing In Mind

Say hello to FOM’s interpretation of how the 2022 Formula 1 car will look. The new car’s primary goal is to create closer racing, minimizing aerodynamic disturbance which makes it difficult for the current crop of cars to follow each other closely.

What Else Is Making The News

GTA-Style Police Chase Sees Car On Railway Tracks

Commuters in Hertfordshire, England have seen drama with an almost Grand-Theft-Auto-like incident involving a stolen Land Rover Discovery. It saw police officers injured before the SUV was driven down a railway track and abandoned. The suspects are still at large.

In Establishing Chip Supremacy, China Buys US Firms Says UK Lawmaker

With the chip shortage being a hot topic of the automotive and tech world, it seems now that China wants to dominate the industry, according to one UK parliamentarian. Iain Duncan Smith, an MP, told parliament that China is “busy stealing technology, getting other people’s intellectual property rights, and buying up companies.”