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Hey, Editor Tim here — we’re trying something new. Keep an eye out each Sunday morning for a review from the past, chosen more or less arbitrarily, for you to peruse over your morning coffee.If you’re old enough, you might remember reading the newspaper on Sunday mornings. Consider this a digital replacement that you browse on your laptop, tablet, or phone. First up: Tim Cain’s review of the 2015 Cadillac CTS-VSport.Click here to check it out. Happy Reading![Image: Cadillac (standard, non-Vsport 2015 XTS shown]Become a TTAC insider. Get the latest news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth…
The Bugatti Centodieci is a tribute to the EB110 supercar of the 1990s, but one owner decided to take things further by commissioning a one-off livery matching the EB110S that raced at the 1994 24 Hours of Le Mans. The car, one of 10 Centodieci customer cars produced, went to a U.S. owner, Bugatti said in a Facebook post. The Centodieci is a coach-built special based on the Chiron, and was revealed in 2019 to commemorate the original EB110, a car that helped bring the Bugatti name back from dormancy. Bugatti Centodieci in 1994 EB110 LM Le Mans livery Unveiled…
The Mercedes-AMG SL is remarkably sporty to drive, so much so that there is now a racing-themed special edition. This is the SL 63 Motorsport Collectors Edition — limited to 100 units — and while it’s not adding any extra performance to the table than a regular SL 63 has, it sure will remind you of Mercedes’ F1 team in appearance. It’s meant to reflect the look of Mercedes’ 2021 F1 car, the W12. Lewis Hamilton raced that particular machine to a controversial second place in the Driver’s Championship, but Mercedes won the Constructors Championship without too much trouble over…
Which automaker revealed this week that some of its front-wheel-drive EVs are going rear-wheel-drive? Which charging network did Shell announce plans to buy? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at DriftBreath Reports—for the week ending January 20, 2023. The 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is the king of the plug-in hybrid off-roaders for practicality. And in a recent test drive, while we found it’s easy to rack up the electric miles, it’s also hard to keep the gas engine off with plenty of charge, amid blizzard conditions. Volvo has announced the return of rear-wheel drive, in…
Icon is known for its FJ Toyota Land Cruiser restomods, and the California company is showcasing another impressive build based on the legendary Toyota off-roader. Called the FJ43 Bandeirante, the vehicle is actually one of Icon’s earliest builds and is based on a model that is a rare sight on U.S. roads. Icon built this vehicle for a customer more than 20 years ago and recently reacquired it. As the name implies, the FJ43 Bandeirante uses the body of the Toyota Bandeirante, the unique version of the Land Cruiser made exclusively for the Brazilian market from 1968-2001. Icon founder and…
Hertz has big plans to deploy EVs to U.S. cities. Nikola is making hydrogen refueling mobile. And GM is considering a small electric truck. This and more, here at DriftBreath Reports. GM is considering the addition of a $30,000 compact electric pickup to its lineup. The project is reportedly part of a design-based project to examine future affordable EVs. Nikola announced Wednesday that it’s developed a trailer-mounted mobile hydrogen fueling rig for fuel-cell trucks. It’s a stopgap solution as Nikola delivers more trucks but before more hydrogen stations arrive, and the company plans to show it next week. The rental…
Mercedes-Benz AMG Formula 1 team boss and part owner Toto Wolff is once again offloading cars from his supercar collection. The latest is a Ferrari F40 that’s currently listed for sale by Tom Hartley Jr., the same U.K. dealership that in 2021 sold Wolff’s Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta, Ferrari Enzo, and Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 Black Series. At the time, Wolff, an avid race driver himself, said he was selling the cars as he simply didn’t have the time to drive them. Given the 23 rounds on the 2023 F1 calendar, it’s likely a lack of time is also the reason…
Quick Facts About Horsepower and Torque Have you ever wondered why your car may or may not go from 0 to 60 mph in 2 seconds? Well, it has everything to do with the torque and horsepower on your car. These two features essentially determine the speed of your vehicle. The higher the torque and horsepower, the faster you go. This is why car commercials love to boast about how much horsepower and torque their respective cars can produce. But, what do these things actually do, and how are they different? We provide all the answers to your speed-related questions…
Fast Facts 2022 Jeep Wagoneer Series II 4×4 Fast Facts Powertrain 5.7-liter V8 with belt-starter/generator (392 horsepower @ 5,600 RPM, 404 lb-ft @ 3,950 RPM) Transmission/Drive Wheels Eight-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel drive Fuel Economy, U.S. 15 city / 20 highway / 17 combined (EPA Rating, MPG) Fuel Economy, Canada 15.6 city / 11.7 highway / 13.8 combined. (NRCan Rating, L/100km) Base Price $71,845 (U.S.) / $81,495 (Canada) As-Tested Price $82,820 (U.S.) / $94,470 (Canada) Prices include $2,000 destination charge in the United States and $1,995 to $2,695 for freight, PDI, and A/C tax in Canada and, because of cross-border equipment…
Aston Martin this week revealed the DBS 770 Ultimate, which is confirmed as the final DBS, at least for the time being. The car sports a 759-hp version of the automaker’s twin-turbo V-12, and is limited to 499 units, all of which are sold. 2024 Aston Martin DB11 facelift spy shots – Photo credit: Baldauf Another Aston Martin in the headlines this week was the DB11, which is set to receive a new look inside and out. A prototype for the updated grand tourer was spotted ahead of an expected debut later this year. 2024 Lincoln Aviator facelift spy shots…