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2023 Kia Sportage Gets 1.6-Liter Turbo And 2.0-Liter Diesel At Launch, Hybrid And PHEV Coming Soon

Arriving in the US for the 2023 model year, details around the new Kia Sportage were released this week confirming a 1.6-liter turbo engine and a 2.0-liter diesel, as well as electrified versions in the works too.

The 770-HP Aventador LP780-4 Ultimae Is The Swan Song For Lamborghini’s Flagship Supercar

All good things come to an end, and with the Aventador’s days numbered, Lambo opted to send its flagship supercar out in a blaze of glory. The LP780-4 Ultimae features a blend of Aventador S styling with the mental performance of the SVJ. Its 6.5-liter V12 engine produces 770 hp (780 PS / 574 kW) and 531 lb-ft (720 Nm), allowing for a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 2.8 seconds on its way to a top speed of 221 mph (355 km/h).

2022 BMW 2-Series Coupe Debuts With Slick Styling And Up To 382 HP, But No Manual Yet

The reveal of the new BMW 2-Series Coupe pretty much confirmed what we’d known for some time thanks to a multitude of leaks and spy shots. However, the headlines were still impressive. Smaller, less polarizing grilles, a classier interior, and up to 382 hp from a straight-six engine with all-wheel drive all sounds rather tempting.

2024 Nissan Titan: How We Think It Could Look, Powertrains And Everything Else We Know

The Nissan Titan is hammered when it comes to sales by the likes of the Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado. A new model should prove to be more competitive, and this is how we imagine it could look like. Our design study previews a more aggressive look, with more chrome, chiseled lines, and interlocking LED headlamps.

Wife Quarrels With Husband, Rams BMW Into Ferrari GTC4Lusso, Porsche 918 And Mercedes

When it comes to parking garage fender benders, this one might just take the cake in terms of damage value. A BMW 3-Series rammed a Ferrari GTC4lusso, which was pushed into a Porsche 918 Spider and a Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The reason for the carnage? An alleged quarrel between a husband and his wife, who was driving the Bimmer.

New Lotus Emira With AMG A35 And Toyota V6 Engines Is Brand’s Farewell To Combustion Cars

Another carmaker saying adieu to the internal combustion engine is Lotus. Thankfully, they’re doing so in the best way possible with their new Emira. Starting at less than £60,000 ($84,500), the Emira can be had with either a Mercedes-AMG turbocharged four-cylinder or a supercharged V6 from long-time engine supplier, Toyota. 2009 Formula 1 World Champion and Lotus Advisor Jenson Button got behind the wheel to give the new sports car a shakedown on track.

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

A document from 2019 put together by the Trump administration supported imposing a 25% tax on foreign cars. The high tariffs on foreign automobiles were justified due to a threat towards national security…

Someone Was Ready To Pay $500,000 For A 2004 Ford GT Confirmation Prototype With A 5 MPH Top Speed

Five hundred grand may sound like a lot of money, but when it comes to the world of Ford GT prototypes, it wasn’t even enough to match the reserve. Although limited to 5 mph by Ford, a new chip can supposedly unleash its full potential.

2022 Ford Bronco’s Storable Doors Were Inspired By A Young Nanny With A Wrangler

The Bronco’s innovative door stowage system allows owners to conveniently enjoy the option of going door-less without worrying about where to keep them. Apparently, this particular feature was inspired by a young, Wrangler-owning, nanny. Rather fascinatingly, Ford went to great lengths to accommodate it.

VW’s Electric ID.BUZZ Shows Off More Skin In New Spy Shots

The ID.Buzz prototype is no longer (solely) being disguised as a Transporter mule. But will it look like what it does in the pictures? We’re not so sure, as there’s still some trickery going on up front, but it’s our best look at the upcoming EV van yet.

What Else Is Making The News

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

Daimler reportedly avoided a fine that the EU has imposed on BMW, VW, Audi, And Porsche after they were deemed to have colluded to deliberately avoid competition that would have cut diesel engines’ emissions.

Elon Musk’s Boring Company Proposes Fort Lauderdale Beach Transit Loop

While one arm of Elon Musk’s business empire is trying to send people to Mars, the other wants to take them through a huge tunnel from Fort Lauderdale to the beach, Hypebeast reports.