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Audi Confirms Pickup Truck Under Consideration, Could Arrive Soon In Concept Form
Audi CEO, Markus Duesmann, has confirmed that the brand is looking at the possibility of introducing a pickup truck to its lineup. As reported by Autocar, when Audi’s CEO was asked about a possible pickup, he replied: “I can’t promise that we will do one, but we are looking into it” He went on to say “Actually, we will present – not too far from now – maybe something.”
Maserati Shows GranTurismo Folgore EV As It Prepares To Go Electric-Only From 2030
Maserati teased some heavily darkened images of its new electric GranTurismo Folgore. Naturally, we lightened them to get a better view, revealing a handsome silhouette with a low hood and raised fenders. Maserati has previously said its “2022 EV” will be the “most powerful Maserati ever” with 650+ hp (659 PS) and a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time of 2.5 seconds, while there will also be combustion variants produced up until 2030.
Mulliner’s Bespoke Bentley Bentayga Speed Space Edition Goes To Florida And Beyond
Mulliner’s latest creation is a bespoke Bentayga Speed for a customer based in Orlando, Florida. The Bentayga Speed Space Edition is inspired by outer space, with Cypress paint with Orange Flame accents, illuminated treadplates with simple graphics resembling planets orbiting a solar system, and orange accents on the dashboard, steering wheel, and gear knob, along with orange piping on the seats and door cards.
Aw, 2022 GMC Hummer EV Gets Its Very First Recall
The Hummer EV has already been issued a recall, although it turns out that the work has already been completed by GMC. The issues affected just ten vehicles and surrounded defective taillight software that could cause one or both rear lamps to stop working or become permanently lit. Still, it could have been worse, with Ford and Stellantis forced to recall more than half a million vehicles between them earlier this week.
2023 BMW M3 Touring Caught Completely Uncovered With A 2000s Phone Camera
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Photos have surfaced on social media of a car that looks like it could be a pre-production prototype of the upcoming BMW M3 Touring. The material shared by Wilcoblok, among others since deleted, show what is purported to be a completely uncamouflaged example of the wagon variant of the M3. The leak comes days after an official teaser video from BMW showing the rear-end of the new super estate.
Alpha Unveils Updated Ace Lineup, Features Revised Styling And New Dimensions
The Alpha Motor Corporation has unveiled an updated lineup for the Ace Coupe. The changes include a significant increase to the wheelbase to accommodate next-gen battery technology, as well as new headlights and a slightly revised grille. The interior too has seen some revisions, looking more production-oriented, with a smaller infotainment system, a digital instrument cluster, and air vents. However, there’s still no word on when the cars will arrive.
Bring a Trailer is a frequent host to some cool cars, but even by their standards, this Porsche-inspired retro bus is something quite out of the ordinary. The bus is a 1963 Gillig Model 590H that was originally used to haul the President’s limousine for the Secret Service. It was then transformed into a replica of the original Mercedes-Benz-built “Buster” race car hauler commissioned by Porsche. Bidding on the Bring a Trailer listing has already exceeded $320,000!
What Else Is Making The News
McLaren Adopt “Chrome” Wheel Covers In Bahrain
It’s the first race weekend of the 2022 Formula One Season, and McLaren has unveiled some rather trippy Google Chrome wheel covers. It comes as the team announced a new partnership with Google and Andriod.
Watchdog Sues Meta Over Scam
Facebook-owners, Meta, is being sued by an Australian watchdog over a failure to prevent fake ads from being featured showing well-known personalities. Reuters reports that the scam involved misleading ads to make users believe that famous Australians, including business leaders and TV hosts, endorsed investing in crypto and other money-making schemes.