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2022 Ford Bronco Models With Sasquatch Pack Can Be Optioned With Stick Shift

Good news for members of the “save the manual” camp: Ford has confirmed that Bronco models equipped with the Sasquatch off-road package will be available with a manual transmission for the 2022 model year. It’s something that had been campaigned for by disappointed Ford Fans, with an online petition gaining more than 12,000 signatures.

Ferrari Invites Customers To November Icona Launch, Sends Them A Manual Shift Gate

Having spied what can only be described as a “retro-inspired” silhouette undergoing testing, Ferrari has dropped a massive hint with a very cool gift. Detailing the launch of their latest Icona special, invites have been sent out to a select group of valued customers, confirming a November reveal. But crucially, said invite included an open-gate metal shift quadrant like the ones seen on classic manual Ferraris. However, we still don’t expect the new car to feature a stick shift, as it’s more likely to come with a twin-clutch gearbox.

2022 Kia Forte Unveiled For North America With Revised Styling And More Tech

The 2022MY Kia Forte has been introduced to North America, and it features a number of key updates. Also known as the Cerato or K3 (depending on which market you’re in), the new car has gained a facelift with a slimmer grille, a re-profiled bumper, and new LED headlights. The interior features a 10.25-inch central touchscreen (G.T. and GT-Line) with navigation, or an 8-inch touchscreen (F.E., LXS) supporting wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

Ford’s ‘Charge Angels’ Will Find And Fix Faulty E.V. Chargers

Ford has announced that a fleet of “guardian angels” will hunt down and fix non-functional charge stations across the U.S. Speaking with Auto News, Ford’s general manager of battery electric vehicles, Darren Palmer, said that employees in specially-equipped Mustang Mach Es would drive around the U.S., seeking out faulty chargers based on social media and online reports.

MG Marvel R Electric Flagship Starts Sales In Europe Priced From €39,990

Building on the success of the ZS EV is this, the Marvel R. Based on the Roewe Marvel X the MG is fitted with two motors in the Comfort and Luxury trims, and the Performance version gets a tri-motor setup. Pricing starts from €39,990 ($46,304) for the base Comfort, rises to €43,990 ($50,932) for the Luxury, and goes all the way up to €47,990 ($55,563) for the flagship Performance.

Could This Be The Hybrid Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray Testing Near The Nürburgring?

A prototype of what we believe to be the Corvette E-Ray has been spied near the Nurburgring. It features twin tailpipes, regular steel brakes, and a low-wing. If earlier reports are true, Chevrolet could reveal the E-Ray in 2023 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Corvette nameplate.

First Two Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ Models Delivered In The U.S. In Fireworks Show

The first two Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ to arrive in the U.S. have been launched in dramatic style, with six flamethrowers used In the unveiling. With just 30 examples to be made, the highest-performing variant of the Chiron smashed the 300 mph (482 km/h) barrier, hitting a top speed of 304.773 mph (490.4 km/h) while traveling in a single direction at Bugatti’s Ehra-Lessien testing facility.

What Else Is Making The News

Musk Trolls Bezos… Again

Elon Musk took to Twitter to poke fun at fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos. The founder of Amazon has a net worth of 191.6 billion, while Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index credits Musk’s value at $222 billion. Musk casually tweeted a second-place medal emoji, presumably mocking the Bezo’s “runner up” standing in reply to his tweet about Amazon’s success.

Unions Take Action Against Uber Over Racial Bias

Two unions have claimed that Microsoft’s facial recognition system used by Uber is worse at identifying people with darker skin and has unfairly dismissed drivers. According to the BBC, the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) backed an employment tribunal claim saying that a driver was terminated following a facial verification error.