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Ferrari Will Turbocharge Its V12, Factory Sources Say

The screaming, naturally aspirated V12 engine is one of the highlights of Maranello’s history, but according to our sources near Maranello, this could soon change. The increasingly strict emission regulations could force Ferrari to turbocharge its V12, in addition to the hybrid system already applied in some of its models. As a reminder, a few years back, Ferrari ditched the naturally aspirated V8, replacing it with a twin-turbo V8 which has significantly boosted performance but resulted in a less thrilling soundtrack.

2022 Honda Passport Looks Meaner And More Capable, Gains New TrailSport Edition

Honda’s 2022 Passport has been revealed, and it embraces an aggressive take on the SUV with a more rugged outward appearance. There’s also a new TrailSport edition, a trim that will appear on other Hondas in the future as well. The TrailSport features wider front and rear tracks by 10 mm, 18-inch wheels, a unique grille, more aggressive front and rear bumpers, and a rear skid garnish finished in silver.

2022 Ford Expedition Refresh Brings Off-Road Timberline Model, More Power, And Extra Tech

Ford’s refreshed 2022 Expedition brings with it upgrades in power, tech, and looks, as well as a new off-road trim dubbed the Timberline. The Timberline features orange styling accents 18-inch wheels wrapped in 33-inch Goodyear Wrangler AT tires a 10.6-inches of ground clearance.

Bring-A-Trailer’s Instagram Page Hacked, Swaps T-Tops, And T-Birds For Turkish TikToker Pics

Popular car auction site Bring A Trailer is known for auctioning some of the most exciting rides around, and its social media presence is a great way to check out some of the listings. At least, it was, until their Instagram page was hacked by what appears to be Turkish TikToker, Elif Armagan. Oh, dear…

A 2025 Mitsubishi 3000GT Ain’t Happening, But We Visualized A Toyota Supra And Nissan Z Rival Anyway

In all likelihood won’t happen, but this independent illustration by CarScoops’ artist Josh Byrnes shows what a 2025 Mitsubishi’s 3000GT would look like. It seems almost criminal it’s the stuff of fantasy, with names like the Toyota Supra, Nissan Z, and even the freshly-announced Acura Integra making a return.

The 2022 Toyota Tundra Is A Tougher, Twin-Turbocharged Pickup

The 2022 Tundra is a new take on Toyota’s full-size pickup and has made significant progress both in terms of exterior and interior design. It’s more tech-filled than ever before, and it features a new muscular design language. The Tundra comes with a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 engine, allowing for increased towing capability of up to 12,000 lbs (5,443 kg) and a maximum payload capacity of 1,940 lbs (880 kg).

Rivian R1T Prototype Crashes Into Parked Ford Explorer And Mercedes S-Class

A Rivian R1T prototype crashed while testing near Rivian’s facility in Irvine, California. The electric truck appears to have impacted the Explorer with such force that the SUV was pushed out of its parking space, and it hit a Mercedes S-Class too.

What Else Is Making The News?

Elon Musk Mocking President Biden On Twitter

On Saturday, SpaceX completed an all-civilian private spaceflight which is a first for humanity. President Joe Biden didn’t comment on this historic achievement, and Elon Musk was not happy. More specifically, when SpaceX CEO was asked on Twitter why he thinks that the US President refused to acknowledge the mission, he replied, “He’s still sleeping.”

Super Mario Bros Film Casting Revealed

Cast details of the upcoming Super Mario Bros animated film have been revealed, with the iconic Italian plumber to be voiced by Chris Pratt. Other A-list names include the Queen’s Gambit star Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Seth Rogan as Donkey Kong, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong, and Jack Black as Bowser.