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Volkswagen has been spotted testing prototypes for an updated version of its Touareg mid-size SUV. The Touareg disappeared from U.S. shores after 2017, prior to the current third-generation model being launched. The SUV is now about to receive an update that will be revealed later this year as a 2024 model, and no, the nameplate isn’t returning to these shores. The update will be mild, judging by the prototype. Look for a revised front end with new designs for the headlights, grille and front fascia. These elements are partially camouflaged but we can see that the intakes in the front…

If you own an electric car or want to purchase one soon, you’ll need to know what EV incentives exist that can help you defray costs. Many states offer rebates and tax deductions to make the transition to electric vehicles more attractive, like electricity discounts or bill credits. These bonuses can also apply to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), fuel cell electric vehicles, electric motorcycles, and more. This article will outline the incentives available in each state. Because state incentives continue to evolve, we plan to update as new information becomes available. See our story on federal incentives to find out…

Fast Facts 2022 Mazda CX-30 Turbo Premium Plus AWD Powertrain 2.5-liter turbocharged four (227 horsepower @ 5,000 rpm, 310 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm) Transmission Six-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive Fuel Economy, MPG 22 city / 30 highway / 25 combined (EPA Rating) Fuel Economy, L/100km 10.5 city / 7.9 highway / 9.3 combined. (NRCan Rating) Base Price $35,625 US / $41,076 CAN As Tested $35,750 US / $41,222 CAN Prices include $1,225 destination charge in the United States and $2,126 for freight, PDI, and A/C tax in Canada and, because of cross-border equipment differences, can’t be directly compared. Yeah, I…

Given the company’s now-defunct status, you could argue that all Saabs are future classics. Even the final round of cars from the era of General Motors ownership deserve their place in history. Seriously, how hot was the last 9-5? Handsome design and quirky features were hallmarks of the Saab brand, and its cars felt every bit as premium as its primary European competitors. But while other luxury carmakers put great effort into full lineups of performance cars, Sweden only produced the odd sporty Saab every once in a while. One of our favorites was the 9-3 Viggen from the turn…

While digging up this week’s rewind, I saw it surface from one of our own partner forums. So in the interest of corporate synergy, you can take a look over there.Or you can, you know, just click the link belowTim Cain’s words are available for perusal here. Give them a read on this fine winter morn. See you tomorrow.[Image © 2014/2022 Tim Cain/TTAC.com]Become a TTAC insider. Get the latest news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by  subscribing to our newsletter. Source link

With “Gymkhana 2022,” rally driver Travis Pastrana attempted stunts never before seen in the gymkhana series—increasing the potential for something to go wrong. Subaru of America’s “Launch Control” YouTube show is doing a three-part behind-the-scenes look at the filming of the latest gymkhana installment, called “Road to Gymkhana.” This third episode (all three were filmed before the death of gymkhana creator Ken Block) shows how much nail biting was going on during filming. “There is a new element of higher risk with Travis,” Lance Smith, president of Vermont SportsCar, which builds Pastrana’s Subaru rally cars and gymkhana cars, said in…

Which automaker promised “radically simplified” future EVs with smaller batteries? And which one doesn’t see 300-mile EVs as the future? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at DriftBreath Reports—for the week ending February 3, 2023. One of the biggest news nuggets of the week in the efficiency corner involved another upset of Tesla. Hyundai Ioniq 6 beats the Tesla Model 3 in range, as well as efficiency, with an EPA rating of 361 miles. In rear-wheel-drive form, it ties the all-wheel-drive Lucid Air Pure in efficiency. Consider the CEO of Mazda as among a relative…

As more cars go electric, automakers are also starting to look at the environmental impact of more than just the powertrain. With that in mind, Callum, the design firm founded by automotive designer Ian Callum, restomodded a Porsche 911 interior using products made from food waste and other refuse. Designers identified coffee pulp, eggshells, red lentils, walnuts, and rice as viable materials to be used in future car interiors by 2030. For example, eggshells were mixed with resin to create a smooth opaque material that could serve as a plastic substitute, the company said. This material can have a glossy…

Photographer John Zimmerman worked out of the Time-Life bureau in Detroit in the 1950s, covering the Big Three domestic automakers for that company’s flagship titles, Time and Life. He was thus both a direct witness to, and a documenter of, a profound era of industrial dominance, when Ford, GM, and Chrysler controlled 96 percent of the American car market and exuded an unparalleled influence on legislation, infrastructure, design, and society, commensurate with their industrial magnitude. Now, a new book from famed art and design publisher Rizzoli, Auto America: Car Culture 1950s-1970s, collects many of Zimmerman’s photos from the era into…

Buying a Car Out of State Quick Tips Some states might have less demand and better prices for vehicles with specific features, such as convertibles in cold regions. Sales tax is paid in the state where you register the car. Buying a car in another state might bring factory incentives not available at your local dealership. Remember to include transportation costs when deciding if the vehicle is a good value. Due to continuing supply chain issues and ongoing chip shortages, trying to buy a car close to your home might prove frustrating. New car lots at dealerships across America look…