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Rivian Considering $5 Billion ‘Project Tera’ EV Factory In Texas
Rivian may look at establishing a new factory near Fort Worth in Texas. The factory, which has been named “Project Terra” in city documents, could create 7,500 jobs by 2027. It is understood that Rivian’s second factory will include battery cell production, as well as a product and technology center.
New Lamborghini Countach LPi 800-4 Leaked; This Is It
Leaks happen. But when you add the hallowed Countach name, the fallout happens on an even greater scale. After months of speculation, followed by a few choice teasers from Lambo themselves, someone eventually leaked the new design. The new car is complete with a Countach badge up front, and some retro-inspired intakes on the scissor doors. Does it work though?
2022 Acura NSX Type S Is A 600HP Special That Promises To Be The Fastest And Best-Handling NSX Ever
The New Honda / Acura NSX Type S has been revealed, bringing an end to a generation that, truth be told, had a slightly lackluster sales record. The Type S looks different, almost like a facelift thanks to a more angular front bumper, as well as larger intakes and a functional front splitter. Under the engine cover is the same 3.5-liter V6, but with upgraded turbochargers from the NSX GT3 Evo racecar, to name a few of the modifications. There’s also a new battery, with 10% better output, and the 9-speed gearbox is a staggering 50% faster in upshifts. Yo get 600 hp (447 kW / 608 PS) and 492 lb-ft (667 Nm) of torque
Acura Will Bring Back The Integra In 2022
A single teaser is all we have to go on, but Acura’s announcement came as a bit of a surprise. Perhaps making up for the demise of the NSX, the Integra teaser image and video of the car has been released, providing us with a glimpse of the car’s headlight, LED daytime running light, grille, and an Integra logo directly beneath the headlight. No further details were revealed, including whether or not it would be a two-door coupe or a four-door sedan.
Ford Replacing All Bronco Hardtops After Issues, Confirms Some Delays For Existing Orders
From October, Ford will begin replacing all molded-in color hardtops on the Bronco. As we reported in July, a number of customers with hardtops have complained that their roofs appear to be splitting at the seams, while others could see honeycomb patterns showing through the roof’s outer skin. As a result, the Blue Oval has decided to replace all hardtop roof panels on both two-door and four-door Bronco.
2022 Ford GT ’64 Heritage Edition Revealed As A Tribute To The Original GT Prototypes
The final Heritage Edition of the Ford GT is a tribute to the original prototypes. With the ’64 Heritage Edition, it brings the total number of Heritage specials to six and, with GT production entering its final year, this will be the last. There are no hardware changes, but you do get lots of exposed carbon fiber on the splitter, side sills, mirror stalks, engine louvers, and rear diffuser, plus the 20-inch carbon fiber wheels finished in Antimatter Blue.
Truck Driver Tries To Run Car Off-Highway, Threatens Them With A Hammer After Pulling Over
No one likes to be on the receiving end of road rage, especially if you have loved ones in your car. And if having a semi-truck attempting to run you off the road a few times, before pulling over and threatening you with a hammer isn’t an example of bad anger management, we don’t know what is. The car driver seemingly did nothing to upset the trucker, but even if they did this kind of response is inexcusable.
What Else Is Making The News
"Ah s**t, here we go again."
Rockstar Games is reportedly remastering Grand Theft Auto 3, Vice City, and San Andreas with a mix of "new and old graphics" for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, PC, Stadia, mobile, and Switch. https://t.co/yyCGpPEs1g pic.twitter.com/qOBvVQuv7Q
— IGN (@IGN) August 12, 2021
Reports claim that Rockstar is working on remasters of the popular Grand Theft Auto Trilogy. GTA III, Vice City, and Liberty City would be updated with modern graphics, but with some classic elements retained. They’re expected to be playable on all modern consoles, as well as mobile.
Crypto Hacker Who Stole And Returned $600m Not Interested in $500,000 Reward
A hacker who stole just over $600m from Poly Network, has been offered $500,000 for its return, reports the BBC. But despite returning most of it, and promising to return the rest, the crypto their says they’re not interested in the reward. Despite being offered immunity by the private company, the FBI says the firm has no authority to do so.