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Sister companies Lamborghini and Bentley independently announced that they set a sales record in 2022. Both firms posted a big increase in deliveries, and their announcement comes shortly after Bugatti and Rolls-Royce released their own record-breaking 2022 sales figures. Lamborghini delivered 9,233 cars in 2022, an increase of 10% over 2021 (which was a record year as well). Its best-selling model is the Urus, which accounted for 5,367 deliveries (a 7% increase over 2022). That’s not surprising; SUVs sell well. What’s rather stunning is that Huracán deliveries soared by 20% to 3,113 examples in 2022. Finally, Lamborghini delivered the last…
The Porsche crest is as much a part of the automaker’s identity as rear-engine sports cars and three-digit internal model codes.Yet it almost didn’t happen. Porsche recently released an official explanation of how the crest came to be, and it all comes down to a 1951 business dinner. The automaker was already selling cars at that time, having launched the 356 in 1948, but with only Porsche lettering to identify them. In March 1951, the company launched a design competition among German art academies, offering 1,000 deutsche marks to the winner. None of the designs won over company judges, however.…
Toyota on Friday unveiled two rebuilt examples of the classic 1980s Corolla GT-S, also known by the internal model code AE86—one with a battery-electric powertrain, and one with a hydrogen combustion engine. Debuting at the 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon, the two cars are meant to demonstrate how older vehicles—particularly ones cherished by enthusiasts—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 cars sales to EVs,” Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda said in a speech at the opening of the Tokyo Auto Salon.…
The 1950s hot rod boom saw many creative builds, including the 1959 Troy Roadster, a one-off special built by car dealer Wally Troy. Wisconsin-based 7fifteen Motorworks is now building a limited run of tribute cars based on the Troy Roadster, a project that recently caught Jay Leno’s eye. After seeing the tribute car, dubbed the 7fifteen Motorworks Troy Indy Special, at a car show, Leno invited co-owner John Kendall to bring the car on “Jay Leno’s Garage.” 7fifteen Motorworks Troy Indy Special on Jay Leno’s Garage The open-wheel special combines the look of the 1959 Troy Roadster with modern components.…
Fast Facts 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club Powertrain 2.0-liter twincam four (181hp @ 7,000 rpm, 151lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm) Transmission Six-speed manual transmission, rear-wheel drive Fuel Economy, MPG 26 city / 34 highway / 29 combined (EPA Rating, MPG) Fuel Economy, L/100km 9.0 city / 7.0 highway / 8.1 combined. (NRCan Rating, L/100km) Base Price Base Price: $31,815 US / $39,277 CAN As Tested As Tested: $36,910 US / $43,977 CAN Disclaimer Prices include $1,015 destination charge in the United States and $1,977 for freight, PDI, and A/C tax in Canada and, because of cross-border equipment differences, can’t be directly…
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…