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Looks Like 50%+ Markups Are Becoming The Norm For The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla

Market adjustments and hotly anticipated cars go hand in hand, but the rate at which prices are being inflated continues to surprise/impress/shock us. The latest car to see 50%+ markups comes in the form of the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla, with a dealer in Virginia asking a whopping $60,037 — and that’s not even for the Morizo or Circuit edition; it’s for the base Core edition.

The Manual Returns To The 2023 Dodge Hellcat Challenger For One Final Year

The Dodge Challenger with the beloved Hellcat motor will be exiting stage left in the near future, and its death is being commemorated by a number of special editions. But now it seems that’s not the only surprise Dodge has in store for us, as there will also be a proper manual option available for the 2023MY after the stickshift was dropped from the Hellcat back in late 2021.

Corvette Said To Launch As A Sub-Brand In 2025 With SUV And Four-Door Coupe

Car and Driver, quoting an unnamed source within General Motors, reports that Chevrolet is busy readying a Corvette sub-brand that will offer a four-door Corvette and even a crossover SUV. A hybrid AWD Corvette is already in the works, as is an all-electric version. And rumors suggest that in the not-too-distant future we’ll see power figures of both 850 hp (633 kW) and 1,000 hp (745 kW) under the skin of Corvette models.

Someone Didn’t Think That Through At Volkswagenitalia

We can’t help but think that someone in VW’s social media team hasn’t quite thought out the brand’s Italian account naming strategy. The Instagram profile is currently named @Volkswagenitalia, which includes the word genitalia in it, and once you see it, you really can’t unsee it.

Five Cars Rented By President Biden’s Secret Service Detail Destroyed By Fire

A fleet of vehicles rented by President Joe Biden’s Secret Service detail for his recent Nantucket trip was destroyed by fire a day after he left. The cars were parked at the Nantucket Memorial Airport before they went up in flames, but thankfully, no one was injured.

Lucid May Introduce A Tesla Model 3 Rival In The Near Future

Could Lucid be readying an all-new Tesla Model 3 rival in the near future? Speaking to Automotive News, Derek Jenkins, Lucid’s senior VP of design and brand, said that Lucid is “not just making luxury cars,” but rather is about “technology, efficiency, it’s about taking the EV experience to a new level.” This could suggest that Lucid will follow the path set by Tesla and field a smaller entry-level offering like the Model 3. The silhouette of a smaller sedan has already been seen, albeit under wraps, in a video posted to Lucid’s YouTube channel.

What Else Is Making The News

Elon Musk’s Neuralink To Implant Computer In Human Brain In Next Six Months

Elon Musk’s Neuralink Corp is gearing up to offer computer brain implants within the next six months, reports Bloomberg. Neuralink has also been developing implants that can go into the spinal cord to restore movement in those suffering from paralysis.

Woman Reunited With Family 51 Years After She Was Kidnapped

A family in Texas has been reunited with their daughter 51 years after she was kidnapped at just 22 months old. Melissa Highsmith never knew she had been kidnapped, reports CNN, but was confirmed to be the missing daughter thanks to a DNA test.