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Jeep is celebrating 20 years of the Wrangler Rubicon with special-edition models unveiled at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show. The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 20th Anniversary Editions are scheduled to reach dealerships later this year in Wrangler Rubicon 4xe and Wrangler Rubicon 392 guises—and both can be upgraded with 37-inch tires. The Rubicon 4xe 20th Anniversary Edition has the same plug-in hybrid powertrain as the standard Wrangler Rubicon 4xe, pairing a 2.0-liter turbo-4 with electric assist for a total system output of 375 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque, with 21 miles of electric range at 49 MPGe. 2023 Jeep…

Hyundai is bringing back its EV subscription program, aimed at providing “flexible access to electric vehicles.” For a locked-in monthly price, it’s wrapping in the vehicle plus insurance, roadside assistance, and maintenance.  Pricing depends on the model and mileage, and it starts at $699 a month for the Kona Electric and $899 a month for the Ioniq 5, with 1,000 monthly miles allowed and surcharges for overage clearly laid out. The only additional cost is a $300 acquisition fee. Hyundai notes that the subscriber can cancel at any time, with no long-term commitment. The solution makes a lot of sense…

Lucid responds to pricing pressure. Tesla is looking for a plant site in Mexico. And Toyota rolls out a Grand version of its Highlander Hybrid. This and more, here at DriftBreath Reports.  The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid offers seating for up to eight and fuel economy up to 34 mpg. With just a little more space at the third row and cargo area, it should bring families who considered the Highlander in the first place more of what they’re looking for. Tesla is reportedly considering an EV and battery plant in Mexico, as the latest in a series of…

The 2024 model year will see the Subaru Crosstrek enter its third generation, with the redesign to bring refinements all around. What it won’t bring is an inflated starting price. Subaru on Thursday announced the redesigned 2024 Crosstrek, which will start sales in the spring, will be priced from $26,290, including a $1,295 destination charge. That’s the same starting price as the 2023 model, when equipped with a CVT. The 2023 model can be had for slightly less when fitted with its standard 6-speed manual, but the new 2024 model will exclusively with the CVT. As with most Subarus, all-wheel…

Ford CEO Jim Farley on Wednesday teased a high-performance concept version of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck. Farley tweeted a photo of himself with Red Bull Racing F1 test driver Daniel Ricciardo pulling back the cover of the truck, clearly showing a Lightning headlight and what looks like a flared, Raptor-like front fender. Ford CEO Jim Farley teases high-performance F-150 Lightning concept on Twitter  This is the second tease of the Lightning performance concept in as many weeks. On Feb. 3, while announcing its return to F1 racing with Red Bull in 2026, Ford released a graphic showing how…

Quick Facts About Best Places to Charge One of the biggest hesitations for prospective electric vehicle (EV) buyers is where they will charge their cars. Unlike plentiful gas stations, there are far fewer EV charging stations, and they are more spread out. When going on long trips, drivers of electric cars must plan their routes before hitting the road. You’ll find many different public charging options, too. So you need to download apps and get it all straight. Then, some electric cars, like the Nissan Leaf, work with specific chargers. Keep reading to learn where to charge your electric vehicle…

Toyota has introduced a new three-row SUV squeezed between the mid-size Highlander and full-size Sequoia. It’s called the Grand Highlander, and it’s coming to showrooms later this year with up to eight seats and three powertrain options, two of which are hybrids. Audi is working on a major update for its Q7 and a prototype has been spotted. The updated Q7 should be coming for the 2024 model year with new exterior styling, a revamped interior, and possibly more power under the hood. Rolls-Royce may have already shown the Spectre, but prototypes are still out testing ahead of the start…

Fast Facts 2022 Subaru WRX Premium Fast Facts Powertrain 2.4-liter turbocharged horizontally opposed “boxer” four-cylinder (271 horsepower @ 5,600 RPM, 258 lb-ft @ 2,000-5,200 RPM) Transmission/Drive Wheels Six-speed manual transmission, all-wheel drive Fuel Economy, U.S. 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined (EPA Rating, MPG) Fuel Economy, Canada 12.3 city / 9.0 highway / 10.8 combined. (NRCan Rating, L/100km) Base Price $32,105 (U.S.) / $35,495 (Canada) As Tested N/A (U.S.) / N/A (Canada) Prices include $995 destination charge in the United States and $1,825 for freight, PDI, and A/C tax in Canada and, because of cross-border equipment differences, can’t…

Lucid announced Thursday that it’s offering a $7,500 “EV credit” on select configurations of the Air Touring and Air Grand Touring—if they’re ordered by March 31, 2023.  The Lucid Air Grand Touring starts at $139,500 and offers an EPA-rated range of up to 516 miles or, in its Grand Touring Performance guise, 1,050 hp and a 0-60 mph time of 2.6 seconds. The Air Touring starts at $108,900, and it delivers an EPA range of up to 425 miles and an astounding 140-MPGe EPA rating—better than any current Tesla. So for the time being, this drops the entry prices for…

While it’s built in Arizona, the Lucid Air isn’t eligible for the federal government’s $7,500 EV tax credit because of the $55,000 cutoff for cars (SUVs and trucks get a more generous $80,000 cutoff). However, Lucid on Thursday announced it will temporarily offer a $7,500 discount, referred to by the company as an EV Credit, on select versions of the Air. Lucid’s offer runs until March 31 and only applies to the Air Touring and Air Grand Touring grades, which are priced from $108,900 and $139,500, respectively. The corresponding prices with the discount applied are $101,400 and $132,000. “We think…