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The Lincoln Aviator will soon receive its first major update since the current generation of the mid-size luxury SUV went on sale for the 2020 model year. A prototype for the updated version has been spotted ahead of a likely debut late this year or early next, most likely as a 2024 model year. The prototype points to minor styling tweaks front and rear. The new face of the updated Aviator has been partially revealed thanks to a graphic depicting the vehicle on the infotainment screen seen in some of the shots. A key feature is a chrome strip or…
The Volvo XC40 is a strong contender in the market for small premium SUVs. It’s not a revelation on the road, but it strikes a decent blend of comfort and cruising refinement, and offers lots of kerb appeal in a small-car package.Add in a funky, minimalist cabin, along with a capable infotainment system and Volvo’s traditional focus on safety, and it’s hard not to see the attraction of the XC40 as one of the most accomplished compact SUVs on the market. About the Volvo XC40Introduced in 2017, the Volvo XC40 is a compact premium SUV that majors on practicality and comfort while offering bold styling…
The Genesis G90 has been redesigned for the 2023 model year, and we’ve just taken a spin in the full-size flagship sedan. It starts at close to $90,000 but comes with a long list of standard features to help justify the steep price tag. Aston Martin’s DB11 is set to receive a new look inside and out. A prototype for the updated grand tourer has been spotted ahead of an expected debut later this year. Mazda finally has a new rotary on its hands, but the engine doesn’t power a sports car. Instead, it serves purely as a range extender…
Porsche developed the 2023 911 Dakar as a tribute to some of the 911s that competed in rally events in the 1970s and 1980s. While the coupe looks cool even without options, buyers who want a more distinctive look will have three heritage-laced exterior wraps to choose from. The 911 won the grueling Paris-Dakar rally for the first time in 1984, but Porsche’s designers went deeper into the heritage well to come up with the three available wraps. They’re a tribute to the cars that raced in the East African Safari rally in 1971, 1974, and 1978. Priced at $5,260,…
Mercedes-Benz this week launched a special edition of its AMG SL 63 dressed in a Formula 1-inspired livery. Limited to just 100 units globally, the SL 63 Motorsport Collectors Edition has silver paint that fades to black at the rear of the car, replicating the look of Mercedes’ W13 E Performance F1 car used in the 2022 F1 season. Splashes for green on the front fascia, side sills, rear diffuser, and the 21-inch wheels represent Malaysian state-owned oil company Petronas, the title sponsor of the Mercedes F1 team. The combination of Mercedes silver and Petronas green has been used by…
Ryan OlbryshCar and Driver Electric vehicles make up a small percentage of the total automotive market today, but their appeal continues to grow as the automakers expand their range, performance, and style—and as recharging becomes quicker and easier. Shoppers looking for zero-emissions driving now have an expansive list of vehicles to choose from, with a wide variety of body styles and several different price points. To make it easy on you, we’ve compiled them all in one place and listed them in order of their combined MPGe ratings from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We’ve also included each one’s city…
If you want the latest and greatest in your garage, the time to get it is now. Time really does fly, and this past year going by at what feels like breakneck speed is proof. We spent this year looking forward to some amazing new things in the automotive world, and while 2023 has lots in store for car enthusiasts like us, plenty of incredible new 2023 model-year cars are already available to purchase, and if you’re the kind of person who likes to have the newest and latest in your garage, the time is now to hit the road…
Fast Facts 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew LT 4WD 2.7-liter turbocharged four (310 horsepower @ 5,600 rpm, 430 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm) Eight-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel drive 17 city / 20 highway / 18 combined (EPA Rating, MPG) 13.9 city / 12.0 highway / 13.1 combined. (NRCan Rating, L/100km) Base Price: $49,995 US / $58,243 CAN As Tested: $52,480 US / $62,373 CAN Prices include $1,695 destination charge in the United States and $2,195 for freight, PDI, and A/C tax in Canada and, because of cross-border equipment differences, can’t be directly compared. Over my years in the auto industry, one…
Manual transmission fans may finally be getting a manual EV with an upcoming Lexus electric supercar. While the new model has yet to receive a name, it’s being hailed as the spiritual successor to the Lexus LFA for sale. At a recent forum in Brussels, Belgium, Toyota’s European president, Matt Harrison, discussed an upcoming manual transmission designed specifically for electric vehicles. So far, Toyota hasn’t said which models will get the manual EV transmission. Still, the electric successor to the Lexus LFA is the most obvious answer. Quite likely, Toyota won’t debut the manual EV transmission in a Prius or other entry…
COPENHAGEN, Denmark – If you’ve followed the automotive industry for long enough, you likely remember when SUVs made by companies known for low-slung sports cars were the subject of controversial headlines. Fast-forward to 2023, and the controversial has become commonplace. Massive people-movers with supercar-like power are the status quo in the luxury segment, they usually outsell their more poster-friendly stablemates by a wide margin, and many of the companies who aren’t already on this bandwagon are looking for a place to jump on. Unveiled in 2017, the Lamborghini Urus has amassed a significant following (it’s the Italian brand’s best-seller) and…