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GM Authority dug up the price list for the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray. As with the performance specs and base price we reported earlier, the trim walk stays in sight of the enthusiast special Z06, but the MSRP gap grows the further one climbs the six-figure ladder. The spec recap is: A 6.2-liter V8 powering the rear wheels with 495 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, and an e-motor turning the front wheels with 160 hp and 125 lb-ft. Combined output hits 655 hp, a tiny stable shy of the 670-hp Z06, combined torque around 595 lb-ft, at least 100…

The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is EPA-rated at up to 361 miles of range and 140 MPGe combined, Hyundai confirmed Tuesday. Those figures apply to the Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE RWD Long Range model with the larger 77.4-kwh battery pack (a 53.0-kwh pack is the base offering). Opting for all-wheel drive results in 316 miles of range and 121 MPGe. Note that the SE has 18-inch wheels, while all other rated Ioniq 6 trim levels have 20-inch wheels. 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 With those larger wheels, the Ioniq 6 SEL and Limited models are both rated at 305 miles and…

Mazda just potentially leapfrogged Toyota, which as of yet has no Highlander Prime in sight. On Monday, the Japanese automaker unveiled the 2024 Mazda CX-90 lineup, consisting of a plug-in hybrid, mild hybrid, and three rows of seats with three different seating configurations. Mazda said all variants of the 2024 CX-90 will arrive in dealerships this spring but as of yet it’s light on details. 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV or MHEV is the question Buyers walking into the Mazda showroom will have a choice between two engines under the hood of the CX-90. Both will be electrified, and every model…

Chevrolet is jumping into the customer racing game. The Bowtie brand will offer a GT3-spec customer race car based on the C8 Corvette Z06 in time for the 2024 motorsports season, and the covers came off this past weekend at the 2023 24 Hours of Daytona. The Daytona race served as the opening round of the 2023 IMSA SportsCar Championship, meaning it was the first race for the new GTP premier class open to both LMDh and LMH race cars. There were only LMDh cars present, with Acura’s ARX-06 proving to be the fastest. Genesis dealers have been asking for…

Apple CarPlay Quick Facts We live our lives in concert with our phones, even in the car. It’s a primal need to stay in touch with our people, work, music, and the news. That’s why Apple CarPlay for iPhone users became so popular since its debut in 2014 in the Ferrari FF. Now 98% of new cars in the United States come with CarPlay installed, according to Apple. Read our guide on Apple CarPlay to find out how it can simplify your driving life, plus how to set it up and more. What Is Apple CarPlay? Apple describes CarPlay as…

Today’s TTAC Rewind for your Sunday afternoon perusal takes a few years back to 2017.It was a short half-decade ago when Mark Stevenson wrote up a first drive on the 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid. Give it a look — especially for the MTV-inspired lede.[Image: Mark Stevenson/Kia]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

Last December, Porsche CEO Oliver Blume said the new 911 Dakar might not be a one-off, but rather the first of several off-road sports cars. After two days of sliding across gravel expanses and kicking up huge sand plumes in the Moroccan desert, all I can say is, please—pretty please—bring it on! The Porsche 911 Dakar is absurd in the best possible way. Based off the 911 Carrera 4 GTS, the Dakar has a 2.0-inch taller ride height, making room for stronger dampers and longer links that allow for increased wheel travel. Meaty 245/45ZR19 front and 295/40ZR20 rear tires have…

GMC auctioned off the rights to the first customer example of the 2024 Hummer EV SUV over the weekend to help raise funds for charity. The auction took place during Barrett-Jackson’s annual sale in Scottsdale, Arizona, where the rights to the first 2024 Ford Mustang were also sold. The final bid for the electric SUV came in at $500,000. All proceeds will be donated to Tread Lightly!, a non-profit dedicated to promoting outdoor recreation and environmental conservation. The rights to the first 2022 Hummer EV pickup were also sold at auction in early 2021, fetching a final bid of $2.5…

The first 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV has been auctioned off to benefit conservation nonprofit Tread Lightly, generating $500,000 for the group despite being incapable of treading lightly. In Edition 1 launch spec with Moonshot Green Matte paint, the first Hummer EV SUV was auctioned off by Barrett-Jackson at the company’s Scottsdale, Arizona, event Jan. 28. The auction house waived its fees so Tread Lightly could receive the full $500,000 hammer price, according to a GMC press release. 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV Edition 1 at Barrett-Jackson auction Those funds will go toward trail restoration projects and educational programs that…

Chevrolet last year started selling a 2023 Corvette Z06 based on the eighth generation of America’s sports car—and now the Bowtie brand has launched a GT3-spec version to be offered as a customer race car. The new Corvette Z06 GT3.R race car made its debut over the weekend during the 2023 24 Hours of Daytona and will be offered as a turnkey solution for customer teams. It will be ready in time for the 2024 motorsport season, Chevy has confirmed, and will be eligible for multiple competitions (both sprint and endurance) where it will compete against other race cars based…