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New Generation Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Rumored For 2022

After 12 long years, rumors have begun to emerge that a new Land Cruiser Prado is on the cards for 2022. The fourth-generation Land Cruiser Prado 150 Series was originally introduced in 2009. It has since received numerous updates in its 12-year-long lifecycle with major facelifts in 2013 and 2017. Expect the body on frame chassis to stay, with updates to the engine line-up and hybrid options likely introduced. 

Unauthorized Red Bull Drift Stunt In Ukraine Has Damaged A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Energy drink brand Red Bull is synonymous with motorsports, having two fully-fledged Formula One teams, and many more sponsorship deals in a variety of categories. They’re also known for some of their daring stunts for promotional videos. The latest video saw two cars drifting around a statue in front of the Saint Sofia Cathedral in Ukraine. The result was tire marks on more than 2,000 sq meters (21,527 sqft) of traditional Kyiv yellow bricks.

Can-Am Introduces 2022 Lineup With Updated Versions Of Its On-Road Lineup

Can-Am is bringing several updates for its 2022 model range. Their entry-level three-wheeler, the Ryker, features updates such as rally wheels and all-road tires, a pre-filter on the air intake, aluminum underbody protection, and adjustable KYB suspension with increased travel and ground clearance. Their Spyder range has a new F3-S Special Series with upgraded styling and new shocks, while there is also the addition of the F3 Limited Special Series and the RT Sea-to-Sky.

QOTD: After The Integra, What Other Nameplate Would You Like To See Revived?

The news that the Integra nameplate will be revived has been received with an overwhelmingly positive response. So what other nameplates do our readers want to see back in the future? VW Corrado? S2000? Celica? The list is endless, so have your say.

2022 Toyota Tundra: Everything We’ve Learned About The New Full-Size Pickup Truck

There’s a new Tundra coming, and Toyota has been drip-feeding us teasers since the Spring. So we’ve rounded everything up that we know about the new pickup, including what we expect it’ll have under the hood, design features, and an educated estimate of arrival and pricing.

What Grinds My Gears: Lane-Keeping Systems Are Killing Steering Feel

With autonomous tech just coming into its stride, the steering wheel as a concept may very well become redundant one day. Hopefully, those times are decades away, but that won’t stop us from enjoying what we have already. Except, when it comes to land-keep-assist features, sometimes the very thing we love doing — steering — is being wrestled out of our control. Let Chris explain how lane-keeping systems are killing steering feel.

Lamborghini Huracan STO Looks Like A Handful Around Hockenheim

The Huracan STO was designed from the outset to be the most hardcore track-focused example of the mid-engined Lamborghini — a goal we can all agree they achieved. And it certainly looked a handful around the Hockenheim circuit. However, it was tested on a relatively cool day and came with the standard Bridgestone Potenza Race tires that may not deliver the same level of grip as some stickier tires from the likes of Pirelli and Michelin. These factors may go some way towards explaining why it lost out to direct rivals such as the Mercedes-AMG GT R.

What Else Is Making The News

Facebook May Sell Giphy Due To UK Regulators

Facebook may be forced to sell the GIF sharing platform Giphy as UK antitrust regulators accused it of reduced competition in advertising and social media, reports CNN. Facebook acquired Giphy for a reported sum of $400m. However, a Facebook spokesperson said that the company disagrees with the findings and that the claims lack evidence.

Amazon Moves Lord Of The Rings To UK

Amazon’s new TV show preceding the events of The Hobbit and The Lord Of The Rings will move production from New Zealand to the UK, reports the BBC. Amazon was granted a 20% rebate on its expenses for filming The Lord of the Ring series in New Zealand before the government added an extra 5% to sweeten the deal, where the first season will continue to film. From the second season onwards production will move to the UK.