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BMW Will Definitely Offer A Standalone M Model In The Future

BMW M GmbH has been firing on all cylinders lately, with one successful model after the other. Now its former CEO, Marcus Flasch promises a standalone M model in the future. Since this claim, Flasch has moved on to take over Rolls-Royce and BMW’s upper-range product line to be replaced by Frank Van Meel, but his claims can’t go without regard, as a possibility of a standalone M was an idea of his own. The last standalone M car was the mid-engined supercar dubbed the M1 but only time will tell what’s to come.

2022 Porsche Panamera Goes Platinum With Fancy New Trim

Porsche will expand the Panamera line-up in 2022 with a fancy new Platinum Edition trim that will be available for the Panamera, Panamera 4, and Panamera 4 E-Hybrid. The special edition models will arrive in the United States by spring next year, with satin platinum exterior and interior accents complete with a number of luxury and comfort-oriented upgrades. Prices for the twin-turbo 2.9L V6 powered Panamera and Panamera 4 will start off at $101,900 and $106,000 respectively, while those choosing the Platinum Edition with E-Hybrid powertrain will see a starting price of $115,200.

Lotus Type 132 Electric SUV Teased, Debuts Next Year

Lotus seems to be making a bit of a comeback with the Evija and Emira, and now the British carmaker has decided to explore a new segment with the teased ‘Type 132’, the first-ever SUV to bear the Lotus name. A recent, sub-20-second video showed no more than a glimpse of what’s to be expected, but the E-segment electric crossover scheduled for next year is expected to be the first many electric-powered models by Lotus in the years to come.

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Starts At $37,390 And Climbs To $66,660 For Luxurious Summit Reserve

Jeep has confirmed pricing for their revamped Grand Cherokee for 2022 following a leak last month. Customers can expect to see them arrive at U.S dealerships by the fourth quarter of next year and will have as many as six trim levels to choose from, namely the Laredo, Altitude, Limited, Trailhawk, Overland, Summit, and Summit Reserve. The entry-level Laredo will start off at $37,390 and climb accordingly before reaching the range-topping Summit Reserve at $63,365. Keep in mind that each price is exclusive of a rather absurd destination fee of $1,795.

Can A $1,900 RC Car Take On David Coulthard In A Red Bull F1 Car?

Carwow is well known for lining up an array of vehicles on the drag strip, even though some of them don’t really make sense, but for those who thought the exact same thing when a recent video featured an RC car attempt to take on Red Bull’s championship-winning RB7 F1 car, a surprise awaited. The 1,400 pounds ($1,899) ‘ARRMA Limitless’ RC car obliterated the F1 car, completing its best standing quarter-mile in a devastating 8.6 seconds with Watson and its operator struggling to stay in radio range despite being in a near-600HP Honda NSX.

KIA EV9 Electric Flagship SUV To Debut In Concept Form On November 11

Kia has dropped a teaser of their upcoming flagship electric SUV concept, the EV9, on their Instagram profile. As with many teasers, the only thing revealed was an illuminated outline of the vehicle but it seems to resemble the Telluride, KIA’s largest SUV in its model range. It is suspected that the EV9 will share the same dual-motor AWD setup as the upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 7, but we’ll have to wait for its concept debut on the 11th of November at 8 pm GST (3 pm EST).

Dodge Planning At Least Eight Product Or Enthusiast-Related Announcements Over Next Two Years

Dodge will be keeping busy in the next 24 months as they plan to make at least one product or automotive enthusiast-related announcement every three months as part of their ‘Never Lift’ program. The initiative is aimed at building hype around the Dodge brand and will feature an assortment of activities featuring “superstars from the world of sports, music and automotive” as well as their own in-house projects that will serve as a representation of Dodge passion.

What Else Is Making The News

Vin Diesel Wants The Rock Back In The Fast And Furious

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Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson have had their differences, with a very public feud taking place over the years. However, Diesel, who plays Dominic Torreto in the franchise, wrote, The Rock has “a very important role to play”, adding that his character Hobbs could not be played by anyone else. “I hope you rise to the occasion and fulfill your destiny,” said Diesel.

Jeff Bezos Jokingly Reacts To Viral Video 

Jeff Bezos, founder and former CEO of Amazon, has responded to a viral video of his girlfriend Lauren Sánchez, seemingly swooning over Hollywood heartthrob, Leonardo Di Caprio.