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Whether you are at the track listening to a pump-up song before the flag drops or just at home enjoying some relaxing tunes, a premium listening experience is a must. Focusing efforts on bringing the live concert straight to your headphones, leading brands continue to develop technology in order to keep you listening on the go for a longer period of time. MUST-READ: The Top 10 Automotive-Inspired Sneakers By Puma Motorsport Available Now This week, we have compiled a list of the Best Luxury Headphones to help you to continue listening to your favorite hits with the best sound quality.…

Fast Facts 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited 4×4 Fast Facts Powertrain 3.6-liter V6 (293hp @ 6,400 rpm, 260lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm) Transmission/Drive Wheels Eight-speed manual transmission, all-wheel drive Fuel Economy, US 18 city / 25 highway / 21 combined (EPA Rating, MPG) Fuel Economy, Canada 13.0 city / 10.9 highway / 14.1 combined. (NRCan Rating, L/100km) Base Price $50,440 US / $64,240 CAN As-Tested Price $57,835 US / $71,720 CAN Prices include $1,795 destination charge in the United States and $1,895 for freight, PDI, and A/C tax in Canada and, because of cross-border equipment differences, can’t be directly compared.…

Porsche for a number of years has been offering retrofit upgrades for its classic models that add modern conveniences like navigation and even whole infotainment systems with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity. Previously, such systems were limited to 911s from about the early 1960s up to the 996 generation, as well as some front-engine and mid-engine sports cars. However, Porsche on Thursday unveiled new versions that support even more models. The automaker hasn’t announced U.S. pricing but in Europe the systems cost 1,520.37 euros (approximately $1,645). The new systems support the 997-generation 911 from model years…

After much testing and deliberation, the winners have 2023 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Awards have been announced. Previously whittled down to three finalists in each category over the course of the past year, the 2023 NACTOY winners are as follows: 2023 North American Car of the Year: Acura Integra The Ford F-150 Lightning has taken the award in the Truck category, knocking out the other two finalists, the Chevy Silverado ZR2 and the Lordstown Endurance. It was interesting to see two all-electric contenders in the pickup field, one based on a legacy platform,…

Toyota has resto-modded examples of the 1980s Corolla GT-S with battery-electric and hydrogen powertrains as part of a plan to extend the lives of classic cars. Debuting at the 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon last weekend, the two concepts are meant to demonstrate how older vehicles—particularly enthusiast cars—can be kept on the road even with stricter emissions standards. “The reality is that we cannot achieve zero carbon emissions in 2050 simply by switching all new car sales to EVs,” Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda said in a speech at the opening of the Tokyo Auto Salon, referencing a company target for emissions…

Volta, a charging company distinguished by its partly free, partly ad-supported EV charging, announced Wednesday that it will be acquired by oil giant Shell. The two companies have signed a “definitive merger agreement” under which Shell will buy Volta in an all-cash transaction that values the charging company at $169 million, according to a Volta press release. The transaction involves Shell acquiring all outstanding shares of Volta Class A common stock at $0.86 per share in cash, which represents an 18% premium over the January 17, 2023, closing price of Volta stock, the company said. Volta charging In the release,…

California is clamping down on diesel polluters. A CEO suggests the market shift to SUVs may be over. And Volvo is switching some of its EVs to rear-wheel drive. This and much more, here at DriftBreath Reports. Volvo on Tuesday revealed the return of rear-wheel drive, in more efficient single-motor EVs. The configuration returns for 2024 in Volvo’s two most affordable EVs, the XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge. California has just taken regulations preventing older diesel trucks, implemented more than a decade ago, to their next step: enforcement. With more polluting pre-2010 diesel big rigs now banned, operators are being…

Aston Martin is bidding farewell to its DBS nameplate, at least for the time being, and is doing it in the best way possible, by launching its most powerful regular production model yet. The British performance marque on Wednesday revealed the 2023 DBS 770 Ultimate, the flagship and final member of the current DBS Superleggera range. The DBS nameplate dates back to the original DBS sports car built between 1967 and 1972. It was revived in 2008 for the DBS V12 and then again in 2018 with the current DBS Superleggera, so there’s a chance it might return again in…

Fast Facts 2021 Ford Bronco Black Diamond Fast Facts Powertrain 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder (275 horsepower @ 5,700 RPM (300 @ 5,700 RPM w/premium fuel), 315 lb-ft @ 3,400 RPM (325 @ 3,400 RPM w/premium fuel)) Transmission/Drive Wheels Seven-speed manual transmission, four-wheel drive Fuel Economy, U.S. 17 city / 19 highway / 18 combined (EPA Rating, MPG) Fuel Economy, Canada 13.8 city / 12.4 highway / 13.2 combined. (NRCan Rating, L/100km) Base Price $39,340 (U.S) / $52,299 (Canada) As-Tested Price $42,720 (U.S.) / $57,584 (Canada) Prices include $1,495 destination charge in the United States and $2,195 for freight, PDI, and A/C…

The automotive, motorsports, marketing, and clothing communities are grieving the loss of rally and “Gymkhana” icon Ken Block, who died in a snowmobile accident on Jan. 3. On Wednesday, Hoonigan co-founder Brian Scotto and the rest of the Hoonigan crew released a video tribute on the outfit’s YouTube channel that included a brief business update. After a celebration of life was held last week, the crew is returning to the Hoonigan HQ in Long Beach, California. Scotto notes that a lot of footage filmed in 2022, much of it including Block himself, has not been released. The team plans to…