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New 2021 Ford Bronco Starts At $29k, But 10 Are Priced Over $100,000 On Autotrader And eBay
Are you in the market for a new Ford Bronco? Well if you are desperate to get one as soon as possible, there are ads on more than ten different examples listed for more than $100,000, with one commanding a stunning $150,000 asking price. This sounds absurd for a car with a starting price of $28,500 (plus $1,495 for destination) but that’s what happens when demand is greater than supply.
Honda dropped a couple of official pictures showing a camouflaged prototype of the upcoming Civic Type R. The hot hatch looks a bit more subtle compared to its predecessor – although still sporty and aggressive – and is rumored to be Honda’s last pure ICE-powered model to be sold in Europe since the Japanese manufacturer has made a commitment to electrification.
Lamborghini Built A New 1971 Countach LP500 Prototype From Scratch For A Collector
Not many people can claim that they own an exact copy of the first Countach ever built. Actually, there is only one in existence, since Lamborghini Polo Storico built a replica of the 1971 Countach LP500 prototype for a very special customer. The car was completed after 25,000 hours of work and the result looks absolutely stunning. Every single part of the car was modeled after pictures and documents of the original which was sacrificed in crash tests back in 1974.
EV startup Atlis revealed pictures of the XT electric pickup prototype, three years after unveiling the first renderings. Unlike the CG images, the XT adopts a boxier, squared-off design that looks more like a regular-shaped Tesla Cybertruck. Underpinning the XT is what Atlis calls the XP platform, an in-house designed skateboard-style architecture that includes independent traction motors at each wheel and single-speed direct-drive transmissions.
Is This Wild Prototype A Preview Of Ferrari’s New One-Off?
The pictured prototype could be the latest one-off creation from Ferrari Special Projects. The mid-engined supercar is said to be based on LaFerrari’s carbon-fiber monocoque and could be powered by the 812’s naturally-aspirated 6.5-liter V12. Heavy camouflage is hiding every single part of the supercar but styling is rumored to be inspired by the gorgeous 1967 Ferrari 330 P4.
Upcoming Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV To Have Seven Driving Modes, “Evolved” Super-All Wheel Control
Mitsubishi confirmed on a teaser that the plug-in hybrid crossover will feature an evolved version of their Super-All Wheel Control system which will provide “safe, secure and comfortable driving in various weather and road conditions”. The upcoming Outlander PHEV will be fitted with front and rear electric motors allowing for optimal power distribution between the axles.
Rivian’s IPO Filing Confirms Huge Financial Losses And 48,000 Preorders
Rivian is getting ready for the long-awaited initial public offering with the S-1 document gave us details on the company’s financial status. Rivian reports a net loss of $426 million in 2019, $1.01 billion loss in 2020, and $994 million in the first half of 2021. These numbers are attributed to heavy investment for the new factory in Illinois, and for research and development in order to bring R1T and R1S into production. Rivian is able to cover those expenses since it has secured more than $10 billion from private investors over the past couple of years.
What Else Is Making The News
Apple MacBook Pro To Be Revealed Next Month
The redesigned MacBook Pro will reportedly arrive in November 2021, powered by the M1X processor. The new laptop is rumored to get a redesigned case with more ports and an SD card reader while dropping the Touch Bar. Engadget suggests that the updated MacBook Pro range could include 14-inch and 16-inch screens, offered in two 10-core M1X variants with either 16 or 32 graphic cores.
Facebook’s Algorithm Intentionally Trying To Make Users Angry
Frances Haugen, a 37-year old whistleblower revealed the ways that Facebook is poisoning society during an interview with CBS News’ 60 Minutes. As reported by Gizmodo, Facebook’s algorithm will intentionally make you angry in order to cause more engagement, which in turn maximizes profits for the company: “Facebook has realized that if they change the algorithm to be safer, people will spend less time on the site, they’ll click on fewer ads, they’ll make less money,” said Haugen.