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2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Offers FWD, RWD, And AWD As Well As A Blazingly Fast 557 HP SS
The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV is set to feature the first electric SS model, boasting a dual-motor powertrain that produces up to 557 hp (415 kW / 565 PS) and 648 lb-ft (878 Nm) of torque for a 0-60 mph sprint in under four seconds. Chevrolet will also offer 1LT, 2LT, RS, and SS variants with front-, rear-, and all-wheel drive configurations.
2023 Honda Civic Type R Gets More Power But Sticks With FWD And Manual
After a lengthy teaser campaign, the 2023 Civic Type R has finally been revealed. It boasts an improved K20 2.0-liter turbo engine and a six-speed manual transmission driving the front wheels. The performance figures are yet to be released, though it is expected to surpass its predecessor.
We Get Up Close To The New 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Compact SUV And The New 2023 BMW X1 Compact SUV
Earlier this week we got the chance to get up close with two of the latest SUVs that were introduced to the European market. The BMW X1’s third generation will be available in diesel, petrol, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric (iX1) guises. Meanwhile, the Alfa Romeo Tonale is a stunningly designed head-turner, penciled by the team at Centro Stile. The Tonale boasts two variants of a turbocharged 1.5-liter petrol engine coupled to a 48V mild hybrid system.
2023 Suzuki Grand Vitara Debuts In India With Electrified Powertrains
Suzuki’s Indian arm has unveiled the Grand Vitara SUV, available in mild hybrid and self-charging hybrid versions. Inside and out, it shares aesthetics with the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder. Buyers can get the new Grand Vitara with either a 114 hp (85 kW / 116 PS) or a 101 hp (75 kW / 102 PS) powertrain.
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Facelifted 2022 Kia XCeed Gets MHEV Tech, New GT-Line Trim And 201-HP Engine Option
Kia has updated the 2022 XCeed crossover, not only in its design but with a higher power GT-Line trim too. As the most powerful model in the lineup with 201 hp, the new GT-Line trim is now the range topper. Other engine options include a 1.5L T-GDI four-cylinder, a 1.0L T-GDI fitted with MHEV tech, a mild-hybrid 1.6L diesel, and a 1.6L full-hybrid option.
First Look: The 2023 Toyota Crown Is A Quirky, Crossover-ish Sedan That’s Replacing The Avalon
The successor to the Toyota Avalon is the 2023 Crown, an alternative to the dying sedan segment which blends SUV, sedan, and coupe styling cues into an interesting body style. When its design that incorporated bZ4X styling cues was first unveiled in June it received criticism, but that seems to have now lessened. Power figures of the Crown start at 231 hp, while the Crown Platinum edition has a brand-new Hybrid Max powerhouse with 340 hp (254 kW/ 345 PS).
We now get a clear preview of what the all-electric Cadillac Celestiq flagship sedan will look like when it debuts for the 2025 model year. The Celestiq represents a substantial leap over the Cadillac lineup with its futuristic curves and contours. The interior’s enormous 55-inch digital dashboard furthers the revolutionary motif. Cadillac is clearly gunning for the likes of Rolls-Royce customers as they strive to revitalize the brand.
What Else Is Making The News
Floating Solar Panels That Move Across Waves “Like A Carpet” Will Be Developed As A Test Project In The North Sea
German energy firm RWE is to invest in a pilot project centered around the deployment of floating solar technology in the North Sea, as part of a wider collaboration focused on the development of "floating solar parks." https://t.co/CEhr9t36bd
— NBC 7 San Diego (@nbcsandiego) July 22, 2022
As part of a larger collaboration aimed at the creation of “floating solar parks,” German energy company RWE will play a part in a pilot project focusing on the deployment of floating solar technology in the North Sea. According to RWE, the pilot dubbed as Merganser will have a capacity of 0.5-megawatt peak, or MWp.
Airlines Limit Their Flying Expansion Plans Following Strong Travel Rebound
The three largest U.S. airlines — Delta, United, and American — are scaling back their plans for flight expansion in an effort to fly more competently after experiencing quite a few delayed and canceled flights. This is a result of their strenuous efforts to pursue an unrivaled travel rebound despite several logistical, supply chain, and staffing shortage issues.