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New Electric Mercedes-Maybach Concept Announced, Debuts December 1st

A new “electric show car” from the Mercedes-Maybach camp will show itself to the world on December 1st, in time for Maybach’s 100th birthday. The concept, known only as “Project Maybach,” will be unveiled in conjunction with Art Basel Miami Beach. It will be a collaboration between Mercedes’ chief of design and fashion designer Virgil Abloh.

Driven: The 2022 Toyota Tundra Is A Tougher, More Capable Pickup With Available Hybrid Power

The 2022 Toyota Tundra is a long-due replacement for a model which didn’t exactly set the order books alight during its 15-year tenure. The new truck aims to address this by being a more comfortable, capable, and tech-laden offering. We give you our report on just how likely the improvements are to sway buyers into the showrooms of the Japanese brand — and the first impressions are good.

2022 Toyota HiLux GR Sport Revealed In Japan With Visual Upgrades, No Extra Go

Considerably smaller but far more commonplace globally, the Toyota Hilux has a new Japanese-spec GR Sport variant. However, you can calm down, as there are no performance enhancements to mention. Instead, the upgrades are mainly visual in nature and include wheel arches, a unique front fascia, rock sliders, and red brake calipers.

A Handful Of 2021 Ford Broncos Are Recalled Due To Faulty Passenger Airbag

For all its popularity, the Ford Bronco is getting its fair share of quality concerns too. Ford and NHTSA have issued a recall for 553 2021 Broncos due to a faulty passenger airbag that might not inflate properly. It comes after an issue some customers faced which led Ford to replace all Bronco hardtops, while the Bronco Sport has faced other recalls.

2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Reviews Are In: Is It More Fun Than A ‘Real’ Mustang?

It’s called a Mustang, whether we like it or not, so the comparisons drawn between the Mach-E GT and the “real” ‘stang are only going to be natural. But can the GT and GT Performance match up to those lofty aspirations? The reviews are in…

2022 Ford Tourneo Connect Revealed With VW Caddy Bones, More Tech, And Superb Practicality

The new generation of Ford’s Tourneo Connect debuts as a passenger version of the van it’s based upon. It’s a platform shared with VW’s Caddy but has Ford’s styling brush applied liberally. The engine lineup includes both petrol and diesel engines, with a six-speed manual as standard and the option of a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.

Aston Martin F1 Team Member Runs London Marathon In Full F1 Race Gear, Sets Guinness World Record

Aston Martin Formula 1 software engineer George Crawford is a Guinness World Record holder, after completing the London Marathon in Lance Stroll’s full F1-suit, including Helmet and Gloves. After the race, Crawford celebrated his accomplishment by performing a “shoey,” the signature victory celebration of Australian F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo.

What Else Is Making The News

California Is Banning Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers And Lawnmowers 

Items such as gas-powered lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and weed trimmers are set to be banned in 2024, reports Business Insider. The bill, which was signed on Saturday, says that small engines emit a lot of air pollution. Gas-powered chain saws, weed trimmers, and golf carts are also affected by the new law.

Dwayne Johnson Says Crew Members Thanked Him For Calling Out Vin Diesel

Dwayne Johnson says crew members came up and thanked him after an Instagram post where he called out his Fast and Furious co-star Vin Diesel, reports The Independent. “Some conduct themselves as stand up men and true professionals, while others don’t. The ones that don’t are too chicken s**t to do anything about it anyway. Candy asses,” Johnson wrote at the time.