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Elantra N Owner Says Hyundai Stepped In After Cop Told Him To Sue Dealer Over Stock Exhaust
The case of the Hyundai Elantra N that was ticketed for having an exhaust that was too loud continue to roll on. The driver was initially stopped by a Californian police officer, who suggested that the owner should sue the dealership that sold him the car. The owner, who goes by the name OkCandidate103 on socila media, has given an update on the matter, saying that the automaker has stepped in to provide assistance, including giving a hybrid loaner while his car is off the road. Regardless, Hyundai maintains that there is nothing wrong with the vehicle.
Driven: The 2023 Kia EV6 GT Is A Family Car That’s Nearly As Fast As A Lambo Urus
Having already been impressed by the Kia EV6, we were pretty eager to try out the EV6 GT — and this week, we can report back on our findings. The EV6 GT sits at the top of the model’s lineup and features a 362 hp (270 kW) motor on the rear axle and a 214 hp motor on the front. Our testing consisted of on-road driving, as well as on a road course and drag strip in Las Vegas. Is it worth the upgrade? Read our review to find out.
2024 Hyundai Kona Debuts With Ruggedly Good Looks And ICE, Hybrid, EV Options
Say hello to the 2024 Hyundai Kona. The redesigned crossover comes with a new “upscale” approach, sporting a more rugged and premium appearance. The Kona will be available with ICE, Hybrid, and EV options, each with subtle stylistic changes to them. Detailed specifications will be released in the coming months, but Hyundai said the crossover is 5.9 inches (150 mm) longer than its predecessor, as the model now measures 171.5 inches (4,355 mm) long.
2024 Toyota Camry: What America’s Next Best-Selling Sedan Could Look Like
The current generation of Toyota Camry has been in circulation since 2017, which means it’s time for a new model, and our independent illustration depicts precisely what that may look like. The design language will follow in the footsteps of the new Prius and Crown crossover but will remain a sedan. The new look will inject some modernity into the design with muscular haunches and a full-width rear LED lighting cluster helping define the rear. A reveal date is largely unknown at this stage. However, some pundits have signaled that it could launch as a 2024 model within the next 18 months.
Rivian R1T Owner Warns EV “Will Roll Over Easier Than You’d Expect” After Farm Accident
A 2022 Rivian R1T Launch Edition has wound up at a salvage yard for auction after the owner somehow managed to roll it on a farm. For our benefit, the owner has taken to the ‘Rivian Automotive Fans’ page on Facebook to describe what happened. He says that the truck unexpectedly rolled over at what seems to be a low speed. The owner went on to warn others that “these trucks will roll easier than you’d expect them to.”
Bertone GB110 Is A 1,085-HP Mystery Hypercar That Runs On Garbage
The Bertone GB110 is a celebration of the brand’s 110th anniversary, featuring design cues from the design house’s greatest hits. These include the Alfa BAT cars of the 1950s, the Carabo of the late 1960s that went on to inspire the Lamborghini Countach, and particularly, the razor-edged Stratos Zero. Only 33 examples of the GB110 will be built, with the supercar’s combustion engine designed to run on synthetic fuels made from plastic waste. But what it’s based on remains a mystery, with Bertone only saying that it has “German origins”, which we strongly suspect to mean the VW Group’s Lamborghini Huracan.
The Nissan Fairlady X Is The Unholy Union Of A New Z And A Murano
This week in things that shouldn’t be things, we bring you the Nissan Fairlady X – a mashup of what would happen if a Fairlady Z (Nissan Z) and a Murano were melded together. While the result is fairly ungainly, the execution is pretty impressive. The Fairlady X is not expected to enter production and was rather a project by students at the Nissan Gakuen (Nissan Automobile Technical College) in Japan.
Alfa Romeo Giulia SWB Zagato Is A Manual V6-Powered One-Off Special
The Alfa Romeo Giulia SWB Zagato commemorates 100 years of the two companies working together. Unlike what some had speculated, the car is a one-off that won’t even see a limited production run. It’s based on the Alfa Romeo Giulia, but comes with a shortened wheelbase, a bespoke two-door coupe body, and a biturbo V6 sourced from the GTAm mated to a six-speed manual.
Other Weekly Highlights
Florida HOA Tells Owner Rivian R1T Can’t Be Parked Outside
U Spy The 2023 Nissan Sentra With Minor Tweaks In Arizona
2023 Suzuki Jimny 4-Door Spied Completely Undisguised In India
We Face-Swapped The Dodge Charger Daytona SRT EV Concept With Its ICE Ancestors
Bugatti Chiron Profileé Is A One-Off Pur Sport That Doesn’t Skimp On Luxury
What Else Is Making The News
H&M Axes Justin Beiber Merchandise After Singer Speaks Out Online
Highstreet retailer H&M has axed a line of clothing it advertised in collaboration with Justin Beiber after the singer took to Instagram, saying they had been released without his approval. “I DIDN’T APPROVE ANY OF THE MERCH COLLECTION THAT THEY PUT UP AT H&M,” the 28-year-old singer wrote, adding that it was done “all without my permission and approval SMH I WOULDNT BUY IT IF I WERE YOU.”
Meta Settles Largest US Data Privacy Class Action For $725 Million
Meta has settled the data breach that involved Cambridge Analytica for $725 million. Meta does not admit wrongdoing but says that it has revamped its approach to privacy in the three years since. According to BBC News, the payout is 1/10th of what the company spent on creating the Metaverse last year.