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Trump’s Confidential Report On Foreign Car Threat Released By U.S., Read It In Full Here

High tariffs on foreign automobiles were justified due to a threat towards national security, so says a newly released report from 2019. The document from the Trump administration supported a proposed imposition of a 25% tax on foreign cars.

2022 Ram 1500 Gains New G/T Variants With TRX Features And Performance Upgrades

The Laramie G/T and Rebel G/T will be two new variants of the Ram 1500, featuring elements from the 1500 TRX. They’re described as customized straight from the factory and include minor exterior tweaks, interior additions, and a factory-installed cold-air intake, and a cold-end exhaust.

BMW Debuts $11,795 Futuristic CE 04 Electric Scooter With 80 Miles Of Range

With a top speed of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a range of 80 miles (126 km), the new BMW CE 04 electric scooter looks to be a fun way to commute around town. It features ABS and a reverse gear. The CE 04 will be available from Q1 2022 and starts at $11,795 in the US.

Singer Is Bringing Two ‘DLS’ 911s To The Goodwood Festival Of Speed

Fans of Singer’s Dynamics and Lightweighting Study (DLS) 911 will be glad to hear that the company is bringing two examples to the Goodwood Festival of Speed which starts today. Both cars will be on display and driven, with one being the very first client commission built.

F1 Cancels Australian Grand Prix For The Second Year In A Row Due To Quarantine Protocols

The battle to keep 23 races on Formula 1’s 2021 calendar continues, as Australia is the latest track to bow out due to pandemic-related fears. This year’s race was to take place at a revised Albert Park circuit. It’s unclear yet if another race venue or weekend will be announced to replace the space left on the scheduale.

Electric McMurtry Speirling To Debut At Goodwood As The “Ultimate No-Rules Track Car”

The McMurtry Spéirling will make its debut at Goodwood, and other than these pictures, there’s not a lot else we can tell you, other than it’ll be electric. However, McMurtry said their goal is to “invent, engineer and develop electric vehicles to challenge conventions surrounding the automotive industry.” Watch this space.

New Ford Puma Rally1 Is A Plug-in Hybrid SUV For WRC That Replaces The Fiesta

Say hello to the future of the WRC. From 2022 all rally cars will be plug-in hybrids, although entering an SUV may not have been what most people would have expected. However, the Puma Rally1 is significantly lowered and rides on the same platform as the Fiesta. It features a turbocharged 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine used by its predecessors, but in this case, is combined with an electric motor producing an extra 134 hp (100 kW / 136 PS) boost for up to three seconds.

These Early 2022 BMW 2-Series Designs Would Be Perfect For A New Z4 M Coupe

While the world’s press was busy occupied with the launch of the new 2-Series, Chris came across a set of early renderings from BMW that, if run with, may make the perfect base for a new Z4 M Coupe.

Watch In Horror As A Toyota Camry Explodes On Busy Chinese Street

Dashcam footage captured the shocking moment a Toyota Camry burst into flames in China. Why exactly it decided to self-combust is being debated online, with the uploader claiming the car ran on compressed natural gas, and other commenters saying that the car was carrying a flammable gas cylinder.

What Else Is Making The News

BMW, VW, Audi, And Porsche Fined $1Bn By EU Over Emissions

It’s reported that the EU has fined BMW, VW, Audi, And Porsche, after they were deemed to have colluded, along with Daimler, to deliberately avoid competition that would have cut emissions. Daimler was spared a fine as it revealed the actions to the EU commission.

England get slapped with fine due to lasers at Euro 2020

Outside of the chants proclaiming “it’s coming home,” England will be fined due to fan misconduct. Video footage shows a green laser pointer was directed at goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel during Denmark’s defeat in the semi-finals of Euro 2020.