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American Volkswagen executives still want a pickup truck for the U.S. market, and they don’t seem content to let the segment go unanswered. On Tuesday, President and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America Pablo Di Si told Motor Authority the automaker will look again at the pickup truck segment for America. The timeline for a Volkswagen pickup to arrive in dealers isn’t clear, but the executive said the current plan is to bring a proposal to the board in Germany in the third quarter of 2023. Should a pickup truck be approved it would be developed in America for America.…
Alfa Romeo’s Quadrifoglio performance brand turns 100 this year—the exact date is June 25—and the automaker has a number of celebrations planned, especially as this year also marks the 60th anniversary of Alfa Romeo’s Autodelta racing department. To kick things off, Alfa Romeo on Thursday revealed an updated design for its Quadrifoglio logo, which adopts a gold frame and also sports a more vibrant shade of green. The famous logo first appeared in 1923 on the Targa Florio-running RL of Ugo Sivocci. Ever since then this symbol has been applied to all of the more sporting machines in the Alfa…
The McLaren 765LT is a true longtail worthy of your purchase. McLaren’s incredibly 765LT is a wonderful model that utilizes borrows a longtail design from some of the most historic models. Unlike, those iconic McLarens, the 765LT relies on a modern twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine (McLaren M840T) for power. In total, it pushed out 755 bhp and 590 lb-ft of torque. Such power can propel the 765LT from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.7 seconds and 0 to 124 mph in 7.2 seconds. The McLaren 765LT is limited to just 765 examples, making it quite the limited supercar. Down…
MERZOUGA, Morocco — Dawn in the Sahara Desert is why the phrase “deafeningly quiet” exists. A light breeze comes across like a loud whisper as the rising sun illuminates the bluffs and dunes. It’s bliss, really; a peaceful accompaniment to wiping away the sleep from my eyes. But then the desert silence is shattered by a sound that’s as familiar as it is out of place: the raspy cold start of a flat-six engine. Listening to a Porsche 911 Dakar firing up during the Sahara’s waking hours is about as jarring as David Lee Roth yelling, “Are you ready to…
EV drivers can now get more functionality out of Google Maps thanks to new features like power-level information for public chargers and route planning that incorporates charging stops. As part of a recent update, Maps now distinguishes chargers with a power level of 150 kw or higher with a “very fast” filter, according to a Google blog post. For vehicles with Google built-in, which gives Google access to state-of-charge information, it will also suggest the best charging stop. Google Maps EV charging station functionality Brands currently offering Google built-in on at least some of their models include Polestar, Volvo, Chevrolet,…
Jeep is celebrating 20 years of the Wrangler Rubicon with special-edition models unveiled at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show. The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 20th Anniversary Editions are scheduled to reach dealerships later this year in Wrangler Rubicon 4xe and Wrangler Rubicon 392 guises—and both can be upgraded with 37-inch tires. The Rubicon 4xe 20th Anniversary Edition has the same plug-in hybrid powertrain as the standard Wrangler Rubicon 4xe, pairing a 2.0-liter turbo-4 with electric assist for a total system output of 375 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque, with 21 miles of electric range at 49 MPGe. 2023 Jeep…
Hyundai is bringing back its EV subscription program, aimed at providing “flexible access to electric vehicles.” For a locked-in monthly price, it’s wrapping in the vehicle plus insurance, roadside assistance, and maintenance. Pricing depends on the model and mileage, and it starts at $699 a month for the Kona Electric and $899 a month for the Ioniq 5, with 1,000 monthly miles allowed and surcharges for overage clearly laid out. The only additional cost is a $300 acquisition fee. Hyundai notes that the subscriber can cancel at any time, with no long-term commitment. The solution makes a lot of sense…
Lucid responds to pricing pressure. Tesla is looking for a plant site in Mexico. And Toyota rolls out a Grand version of its Highlander Hybrid. This and more, here at DriftBreath Reports. The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid offers seating for up to eight and fuel economy up to 34 mpg. With just a little more space at the third row and cargo area, it should bring families who considered the Highlander in the first place more of what they’re looking for. Tesla is reportedly considering an EV and battery plant in Mexico, as the latest in a series of…
The 2024 model year will see the Subaru Crosstrek enter its third generation, with the redesign to bring refinements all around. What it won’t bring is an inflated starting price. Subaru on Thursday announced the redesigned 2024 Crosstrek, which will start sales in the spring, will be priced from $26,290, including a $1,295 destination charge. That’s the same starting price as the 2023 model, when equipped with a CVT. The 2023 model can be had for slightly less when fitted with its standard 6-speed manual, but the new 2024 model will exclusively with the CVT. As with most Subarus, all-wheel…
Ford CEO Jim Farley on Wednesday teased a high-performance concept version of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck. Farley tweeted a photo of himself with Red Bull Racing F1 test driver Daniel Ricciardo pulling back the cover of the truck, clearly showing a Lightning headlight and what looks like a flared, Raptor-like front fender. Ford CEO Jim Farley teases high-performance F-150 Lightning concept on Twitter This is the second tease of the Lightning performance concept in as many weeks. On Feb. 3, while announcing its return to F1 racing with Red Bull in 2026, Ford released a graphic showing how…