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Brazen Thieves Steal Catalytic Converters From Marked Police Cars Outside SWAT Team HQ In San Francisco

It takes some guts to steal from a cop car, but lifting catalytic converters from four separate marked police vehicles sounds very bold. Nevertheless, that’s exactly what happened outside a SWAT Team HQ In San Fransico. “The people engaging in this activity really don’t think much of the police if they think they can steal catalytic converters from the best of us,” said an SFPD higher-up to Mission Local.

2024 Ford Mustang Lands With BMW-Style Digital Dash, Manual Box And A 5.0 V8 You Can Rev From The Keyfob

The Ford Mustang is going against the grain set by the upcoming Dodge EV Charger by retaining an internal combustion powerplant, with no hint of a hybrid model in the works for the latest generation of the pony car. However, it’s likely this could be the final time we get an all-ICE Mustang, which continues to retain a V8 engine and the option of a manual box. You can also get a 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder as before, while the updated styling feature a longer roofline, wider rear arches, and differing grilles depending on the engine ordered.

Ferrari’s First Family Car Is The 715-HP V12 Purosangue Crossover

Having held out for quite a while, Ferrari has finally recognized the requirement for an SUV in its lineup. Dubbed the Purosangue, the five-door Fezza won’t disappoint fans of outright performance. It features a V12 in the front with 715 hp (725 PS) and 528 lb-ft (716 Nm) of torque for a top speed of 193 mph (310 km/h) and a 0–62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 3.3 seconds. You also get things like hill decent control and electronically controlled multimatic spool-valve dampers to ensure it has some capability when smooth tarmac ends. But, with prices expected to start at around $400,000, it’s also substantially more expensive than other super SUVs on the market.

New Pagani Utopia Is 852-HP Of Manual-Shift Hypercar Heaven

The new 2023 Pagani Utopia is here to replace the Huyara, featuring a blend of new design and tech features coupled with the elements that make Pagani an iconic supercar maker. The Utopia features a twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V12 from Mercedes-AMG that develops 852 hp (864 PS) and 811 lb-ft (1,100 Nm) of torque all the way from 2,800-5,900 rpm. There’s a choice of manual or automated single-clutch transmissions and “semi-active” suspension. Meanwhile, this new hypercar complies with all global emissions regulations, which hopefully means North American sales are allowed following the demise of the Huyara on safety grounds.

New Subaru Crosstrek Debuts With Evolved Design And Tech Based On The Same Underpinnings

Based on the modular Subaru Global Platform, the new Subaru Crosstrek has been unveiled in Japan. Now a global model, the Crosstek retains its recognizable styling and other elements from the previous two generations, featuring rugged body cladding, Subaru’s symmetrical AWD system, and a 2.0-liter e-Boxer hybrid powertrain. Sales will begin in Japan, while a North American launch is expected for the 2024 model year.

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Harder, Lighter Toyota GR Yaris Morizo To Get GR Corolla’s 300-HP Engine

The Fifth ‘Last Call’ 2023 Dodge Charger Is The King Daytona With 807 HP And Lots Of Orange

New Electric Peugeot 308 Hatch And Wagon Models Offer Over 250 Miles Of Range

Driven: The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Is The New King Of Hot Hatches

After many months of anticipation, we’ve finally got behind the wheel of the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla, and straight off the bat, it’s unlike any Corolla before it. In fact, this is the new hot-hatch king as we discovered after spending time putting the new car through its paces on the street and track. For the full verdict, read our review, and find out how it stacks up against the rivals.

2023 Chrysler 300C Debuts As A 485-HP HEMI V8 Sendoff That Starts At $55,000

It’s a welcome return for the Chrysler 300C moniker as the company bids farewell to the 300 sedan with a 6.4-liter HEMI V8 limited edition. The V8 engine outputs an impressive 485 hp (362 kW / 492 PS) and 475 lb-ft (644 Nm) of torque. The 2023 Chrysler 300C can get from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 4.3 seconds, and covers the quarter mile in 12.4 seconds on the way to a top speed of 160 mph (257 km/h). Pricing starts at $55,000, while the car will be limited to just 2,000 units for the U.S., and a further 200 for Canada.

2024 Volvo EXC90: Flagship Swede Embraces The Electric Era For The XC90’s Successor

Volvo will take the next step in its electrification plans as it launches an EV version of its flagship SUV for the 2024 model year. Several names for the new car are being considered, including “EXC90” and “Embla.” What is sure is that the new car will focus heavily on Scandinavian design, as previewed by the Recharge Concept. Our speculative illustrations show what we expect the EV SUV to look like, while a facelifted current-gen XC90 will likely be retained for sale alongside the new car as an ICE alternative.

What Else Is Making The News

Succession, Ted Lasso And The White Lotus Win Big At Emmys 

Succession was once again the winner of the best drama category at the 2022 Emmys, while it was also the most nominated series of the evening in 25 categories. The White Lotus tied with Ted Lasso for second most nominated, winning all the awards it was up for. Meanwhile, Ted Lasso picked up the best comedy series.

Gautam Adani Overtakes Jeff Bezos To Become Second-Richest Person

 

Indian business mogul Gautam Adani has overtaken Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to become the world’s second-richest man. That’s according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaire Index. However, Adani’s $146.9 billion fortune still trails that of Elon Musk’s $260 billion.