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Cadillac Escalade And Chevrolet Camaro To Become The Next GM Sub-Brands

Following the rumored Chevrolet Corvette spin-off, General Motors wants to expand upon two more nameplates, potentially creating two new sub-brands. GM is reportedly considering more Escalade-based vehicles, including a smaller SUV, to compete with Porsche’s upcoming three-row offering. Meanwhile, the Chevrolet Camaro may also sprout new models, with a rumored sporty crossover and flagship sportscar under consideration.

2023 Ford GT Mk IV Is A $1.7 Million Track-Only Swang Song With Over 800 Hp

Ford has pulled the wraps off the final track-only variant of the Ford GT, the 2023 Ford GT Mk IV. It features a fully-redesigned carbon fiber body, longer wheelbase, longtail form, NACA-style vents, and wheels with aero covers. As a nod to the original Mk IV that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1967, only 67 units will be made.

2024 Mercedes-AMG S63 Hybrid Gets 791 HP, 33-Mile EV Range And Panamericana Grille

The 2024 Mercedes-AMG S63 Hybrid retains a turbocharged V8 but throws an electric motor into the mix. The electric-only running may be capped at just 21 miles (33 km), but there’s a lot of performance on offer from the hybrid drivetrain. The S63 offers a combined 791 hp (802 PS) and a massive 1,055 lb-ft (1,430 Nm) of torque for a 0-62 mph (100 km/h) time of just 3.3 seconds.

2024 Corvette E-Ray Hybrid Accidentally Leaks On Chevy Configurator

In a major blunder on the part of Chevrolet, the company has seemingly accidentally leaked the all-new 2024 Corvette E-Ray — the first-ever hybrid ’Vette to be produced. The accidental reveal took place on none other than Chevy’s own online configurator, and was caught by a member of the MidEngineCorvetteForum, who was playing around with the C8 visualizer when he made the discovery.

Faraday Future FF 91 Prototype Burnt To The Ground Two Weeks Before CEO Fired

As if Faraday Future’s road to production hasn’t been met with enough turmoil already, it now appears that one of its FF 91 prototypes burned to the ground. While many manufacturers have lost evaluation cars to fire in the past, the timing of the inferno raised some eyebrows, with a tipster suggesting that the outsing of former CEO Carsten Breitfeld was connected with the incident.

2024 Acura ZDX EV: This Is What It’ll Look Like And Everything Else We Know

Honda’s upcoming Prologue SUV may be the first to debut on the scene, but it would appear that Acura is readying a more luxurious sibling based on the same GM underpinnings. The Acura EV crossover SUV will bring back the ZDX nameplate for the 2024 model year, featuring styling inspired by the Precision EV concept.

Lexus Is Developing A Manual Gearbox For EVs

In an effort to give drivers back a sense of connection that has been lost with the advent of the electric car, Lexus engineers are working on a “manual” gearbox option for future EVs. According to Takashi Watanabe, Chief Engineer at Lexus Electrified, the stick-shift EV is far from just a throwaway concept idea either and may appear on future electrified Lexus products.

This Week’s Scoops

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Will Feature A Classy, Grandeur-Like Cabin

2024 Mercedes Baby EQ Sedan Wants A Slice Of The Tesla Model 3’s Pie

Facelifted 2024 Tesla Model 3 Spied Testing On The Streets Of California

Porsche Has Managed To Stuff Another New Screen Into The 2024 Macan EV

What Else Is Making The News

Clarkson’s Farm Season 2 Gets Release Date

The second season of the breakout hit from Prime Video, Clarkson’s Farm, has been given a release date by the streaming giant. The follow-up series will hit screens on the 10th of February 2023, with the main cast returning as a film crew follows Jeremy Clarkson’s farming adventures.

Dyson Launches Air Purifying Headphones That Cost Nearly $1,000

Dyson has revealed details on its Dyson Zone, a pair of air-purifying headphones that are somewhat reminiscent of Batman villain Bane’s mask. The headphones will launch in the US in March for a whopping $949, while they support Bluetooth 5.0 and USB-C charging. The Dyson Zone can capture up to 99 percent of the particle pollution (as small as 0.1 microns), with filters lasting 12 months.