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The U.S. Has Just 25 Days Supply Of Diesel But More Is Coming
A combination of the war in Ukraine and a reduction in refinery capacity means that the US is left with just 25 days of diesel, while prices are some 50 percent higher than last year. While national economic council director Brian Deese said that diesel inventories are “unacceptably low,” there could be some relief incoming. Two ships carrying approximately 1 million barrels of diesel will soon arrive in New York after being diverted from their original destinations in Europe. Additionally, regional diesel production will receive a boost when Delta Air Line’s Trainer refinery in Pennsylvania returns from seasonal maintenance.
2024 Lotus Eletre SUV Costs Half As Much As A Lamborghini Urus, Tops Out At 893 HP
Signs are that the new Lotus Eletre is going to cause quite a stir in its segment, despite the fact that an electric SUV from a brand once known for lightweight sportscars is still going to hurt the purists. According to the official figures, the range-topping Eletre R will cost £120,000 in the UK (€150,990 in Europe), offering 893 hp (905 PS / 675 kW) and 727 lb-ft (985 Nm) of torque. That means it will potentially offer more power per dollar than any Lamborghini Urus or Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT.
Driven: The 2023 Toyota Crown Is A Hybrid, Hail Mary Pass For Mainstream Sedans
We’ve driven the new 2023 Toyota Crown — a new crossover, or as the maker calls it, an “elevated sedan.” And while at first, you may question just why such a creation exists, once you get past the unusual body shape, there are several reasons why you may want to take a second look. But is it enough to tempt your average crossover buyer back into something more sedan-like?
Skoda Enyaq iV RS Blends Practicality With 295 HP And A 310-Mile Range
The Skoda Enyaq RS iV is a performance take on the electric SUV, joining the already-available Coupe in the lineup. The RS features 295 hp (220 kW / 299 PS) and 460 Nm (339 lb-ft) of torque from the electric motors, and a 310-mile (500 km) WLTP range. The high-performance electric SUV features a number of other visual enhancements, sits 15 mm (0.5 in) closer to the ground, and covers the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) sprint in 6.5 seconds.
2023 Honda Accord Gives Us A Taste Of Its “Sleek Styling” And Built-In Google Tech
A new teaser of the 2023 Honda Accord has been revealed, showing us the design of the front and rear sections of the upcoming sedan. On display is a hexagonal grille and straight DRL light signatures up front, and near-full-length lighting elements at the rear.
Facelifted 2023 Ford Escape Arrives With More Appealing Styling, Sporty New ST-Line Trim
Jazzing up the styling for the 2023 model year is Ford’s newly facelifted Escape. In addition to the improved looks comes a new trim structure, which includes a range of sporty ST-Line models. Powertrains remain the same, while pricing for the new Escape starts at $27,500 before the $1,495 destination fee.
2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI Adds 40th Anniversary Edition With Exclusive Colors
Volkswagen is celebrating the GTI’s presence in North America for the past four decades with a special 40th Anniversary Edition, limited to just 1,500 examples. The car sits on 19-inch wheels, features “40” badges dotted about the interior and exterior, sports Scalepaper Plaid cloth seats, and has a golf-ball-shaped shifter knob. The 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI 40th Anniversary Edition starts at $33,055 for the manual model and $33,855 for the DSG.
What Else Is Making The News
Life-Sized “Trapped Han Solo” Made By Californian Bakers
“He’s no good to me bread.”
This amazing Han Solo statue was made out of bread by the creative bakers at One House Bakery in Benicia, California as a submission to a Halloween contest. He has been named “Pan Solo.” pic.twitter.com/dP6324X5AB
— IGN (@IGN) October 21, 2022
Catherine Pervan and her daughter Hannalee have baked a life-size replica of a trapped Han Solo made entirely of bread. The baked item mimics the scene from the 1980 Star Wars film The Empire Strikes Back, where Harrison Ford’s character is trapped in Carbonite.
Adidas Ends Partnership With Kanye West
Sportswear giant Adidas has decided to cut ties with Ye, aka Kanye West, after the musician posted anti-Semitic comments to his Twitter account. In a statement on Tuesday, Adidas wrote: “Adidas does not tolerate antisemitism and any other sort of hate speech,” reports BBC News.