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Suppliers And Automakers Disagree On Inflation Reduction Act’s EV $7.5k Tax Credits

The inflation reduction act continues to be a controversial one. In addition to the Korean Government’s letter to the U.S., new documents related to the act show that Ford and Toyota both called on the government to relax requirements inside of the law. However, that’s in direct opposition to what some of their own suppliers want, with domestic mining organizations arguing for the new act.

The 2023 Honda Pilot Is A Big, Rugged, Powerful SUV With Some Tricks Up Its Sleeve

This is our first complete look at the all-new 2023 Honda Pilot, a larger and more powerful version of the outgoing model. It features an all-new 24-valve 3.5-liter V6 which outputs 285 hp (212 kW/289 PS) and 262 lb-ft (355 Nm) of torque. There’s also the much-anticipated TrailSport variant that features a one-inch lift, exclusive spring rates and damper tuning, standard Continental TerrainContact AT (265/60R18) tires, and a TrailWatch camera.

Entry-Level Lucid Air Pure Starts At $89,050, A Whole Lot More Than The $69,900 Promised In 2020

Lucid is readying its Air Pure as an entry-level trim option for the brand, but at $89,050 with shipping, it’s priced considerably higher than what it was initially promised at. In November 2020, the entry-level trim was said to go on sale for just $69,900.

Audi Teases Upcoming Q8 E-Tron And Q8 E-Tron Sportback

A single image served as the teaser for Audi’s facelifted versions of both the e-tron and e-tron Sportback on November 9 and has teased both models. In readying the mid-life facelift for the two SUV models, Audi has also renamed them, so they will now be known as the Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron.

Jeep And Addax Create Overlanding Trailer To Follow A Wrangler Wherever It Goes

Jeep, together with Addax, has revealed a military-inspired trailer for use with the automaker’s Trail-Rated models. The trailer weighs 850 lbs (386 kg) and features an independent torsion axle suspension that provides 17 inches of ground clearance. The trailer offers 35 cubic feet (991 liters) of storage, ideal for those looking for more carrying capacity when attacking off-road trails.

Caterham Introduces New Mid-Range Seven 340 With 170 HP 2.0-Liter Duratec Engine

Caterham will be introducing a new model to its lineup in the form of the Seven 340. Powered by a 2.0-liter Ford Duratec engine, the new model will replace the popular Seven 275. It gets 25 percent more power than the outgoing 1.6-liter engine, has more low-end torque, and weighs in at just over 500 kg (1,102 lbs).

Honda e:N2 Concept Unveiled In China, Could Preview A Future EV

Honda has unveiled the e:N2 Concept, a futuristic EV catered towards the Chinese market. Styling-wise, it looks like an evolution of the e:N Coupe retaining features like the angular LED lighting units and the illuminated emblems but merges the lines between a hatchback and a sedan.

What Else Is Making The News

Lewis Hamilton Gets Honorary Brazilian Citizenship 

Sir Lewis Hamilton has been awarded an honorary for winning the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in 2021. At the time, Hamilton sported a helmet replicating Brazilian Ayrton Senna, and drove a lap of honor with the Brazilian flag.

Oculus Creator Invents VR Headset That Intentionally Kills People 

The man behind Oculus, Palmer Luckey, has created a “NerveGear,” a VR headset that can kill people in real life if they were to die in a game. It features three explosive modules “instantly destroying the brain of the user,” reports The Independent. The creation is intended to be a thought-provoking piece of office art.