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All-New Toyota Tundra The Biggest Rival of Ford F-150 Raptor. An all-new Tundra is coming soon. Reengineered with uncompromising power and loaded with advanced tech, the body on frame beast is eager to hit the road roaring. The biggest rival of Ford F-150 Raptor. We have seen just a few small tidbits since then with the most recent being a super short video showing a generic engine cover. We cannot help wondering if Toyota will ramp up its teaser campaign now that the several images claiming to show the entire truck have blown up the internet. These images claim to show a spiffed up TRD Pro version. The light bar in the grille and the edgy L-shaped headlights also match, what we have previously seen. The bold TRD Pro stamping in the tailgate fits with current industry trends but looking closely at the gate we see what looks like camera eyes flanking the grab handle up high. There is certainly no reason to believe Toyota will not outfit its first all new Tundra in 1...

Ford Ranger Raptor Special Edition Builds Upon A Winning Formula Leaving Way Behind The Toyota Hilux. The Ford Ranger was the one of best selling truck, leaving way behind the Toyota Hilux. The automaker is celebrating the pickup success with the launch of a new limited edition Ranger model based on the flagship Ranger Raptor trim. The most distinctive visual upgrades have to be the twin matte black racing stripes with red contrast lines, which extend from the hood through the roof to the lower body sides, rear wings, and tailgate. The wider wheel arches together with the front and rear bumpers, door handles, and radiator grille, are finished in matte black, while the front tow hooks are in a contrasting red color. The Ranger Raptor Special Edition will be available with a choice between Performance Blue, Conquer Grey, and Frozen White exterior paints. Inside the cabin, the performance truck feels a little sportier, red stitching for the steering wheel, instrument ...

Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior Is An Ranger Raptor Fighter. The Nissan Navara and the gnarly looking new PRO-4X variant made their debut last year, many were not impressed with the new top spec trim. That is mainly because of the purely aesthetic upgrades in the PRO-4X unlike the off road focused Frontier PRO-4X counterpart that is available in the United States. The PRO-4X Warrior is of course based on the variant namesake. However, details are scarce at this point since the new model is currently in its final testing phase. The Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior will be getting a redesigned bumper and upgraded protection underneath. Extended fender flares are also in order, as well as beefier tires and more standard off roading equipment. The Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior is bound to become a Ford Ranger Raptor fighter, but of course, we have yet to see the details so we are reserving our judgment. At this point, the Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior seems to be an exclusi...

The Volkswagen Multivan T7 Debuts With More Versatility And Hybrid Power. The next generation Volkswagen Multivan in development for years. Volkswagen much loved all purpose van for everything from contractors to adventurous campers. The biggest news for the next generation van is its next generation powertrain. The Multivan gets a plug in hybrid powertrain. Called e Hybrid, it combines a 1.4 liter TSI engine with an 85 kilowatt electric motor to generates a total of 215 horsepower. A 13 kilowatt hour lithium-ion battery is mounted low under the van floor with the charging port located on the right side. Volkswagen does not yet have stats for electric only speed or range, instead the Multivan is capable of short urban trips. Power for the e Hybrid is handled exclusively by a six speed DSG transmission. Volkswagen continues to offer pure internal combustion power. The buyers can choose between either a turbocharged 1.5 liter TSI mill making 134 horsepower or a beefi...

The new 2022 Kia Forte GT in five-door form. Kia already unveiled the refreshed Forte in its home market of Korea a couple of months back. A couple of weeks ago, the updated family began to be sold in Australia under the name Cerato. The Forte has changed in the same way as the K3 and Cerato. The front grille has become narrower the headlights have joined it, the running lights have been made in the form of dots and the turn signals are now built into the headlights. The bumpers have also been replaced, the lights have a different filling plus new rear turn signals have appeared. Two exposed tailpipes of the exhaust system. And got a new Kia emblem. The interior, a 10.25 inches touchscreen multimedia system with Apple Car Play and Android Auto connectivity. Also includes the Drive Wise safety package, which includes systems for automatic braking, lane keeping assist, automatic headlights switching, blind spot monitoring. An exclusive feature in this top-of-the-line...

2022 Subaru Forester Facelift Debuts In Japan With New Headlights. The fifth generation Subaru Forester announced in June 2018, has packaging that is both easy to handle and spacious so that all passengers can share a fun and comfortable space easy to use equipment and SUV like strength. A global strategic vehicle that Subaru positions as the most selling model expressing a design that feels functional and easy to use. The front bumper has also visited the cosmetic surgeon office and has gained a protrusion right below the reshaped headlight hosting the washer. The grille does not appear to be larger than before but it does have a flat U shaped pattern. The metallic ornaments flank the Subaru logo. Depending on the trim level there are round and vertical fog lights both of which have LED. Subaru is offering fresh 18 inch wheels. Forester will be getting the turbocharged 1.8 liter gasoline engine available in Japan on the Sport version with 174 horsepower and 300 Ne...

Bugatti Chiron Super Sport As The Ultimate 440 KM/H Grand Tourer The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport. A production version limited to 30 examples followed shortly to mark the occasion and now the folks from Molsheim are introducing a new flavor of their long tail W16 hyper car. The front of the Super sport the side intakes funnel air through the wheel arches to improve air flow and minimize drag. The Super Sport sits on five Y-spoke design aluminum wheels available only for this car. The Chiron Super Sport has a larger rear diffuser for aerodynamic performance. To maximize the effect of this diffuser, the exhausts, which also sound deeper and richer. The new Super Sport has a different finish. It retains the reworked body stretched by 25 centimeters compared to the standard Chiron for optimal airflow at high speeds. Stacked double exhausts provide a deeper and richer soundtrack courtesy of the quad turbo 8.0 liter engine producing an immense 1,577 horsepower and 1,600...

The Geely Vision Starburst Concept. The Vision Starburst Concept, Geely is presenting its new design direction derived from the company Expanding Cosmos design philosophy used as a design board for future models. The overall inspiration for the design study comes from the stellar phenomena where brilliant nebulas and magnificent elements come together, merging, fusing and finally bursting into new stars, the brand explains. The ambient lighting inside the cabin is also used to complement the overall visual experience by creating a seemingly boundless space with the instrument cluster and door panels. The floating center console creates a roomy overall feeling while four lines of light illuminate in different colors to display the gear settings. Watch for more details:

2022 Toyota Land Cruiser With New Platform, Twin-Turbo V6 The new Toyota Land Cruiser is here. The first new generation model in about 14 years, its face follows the design language of the old generation 200 series Land Cruiser, but it has a lightweight body. That is thoroughly extruded. The V-type 8-cylinder naturally aspirated engine has been abolished and the downsizing V6 turbo high efficiency engine has reduced CO2 emissions by 10 percent. For the power configurations, a newly developed twin turbo 3.5 liter V6. It pumps out 409 horsepower and 650 Newton meters of torque. Despite having two fewer cylinders the pair of turbos help the V6 develop nearly 30 horsepower more than the V8, while torque is substantially up by almost 80 pound feet of torque. The gas engine works with a ten speed automatic transmission. The interior has been subjected to massive changes to accommodate a standard 9-inch infotainment or an optional 12.3 inch screen. Apple CarPlay and Andro...

Nissan GT-R Nismo Special Edition will be available in limited number. The Nissan GT-R R35 is now getting a special edition upgrades to freshen up a supercar that has been around since late 2007. Based on the range topping Nismo model the highlight of Godzilla latest iteration is a Stealth Gray paint. The new body color has not been applied onto the hood as the Special Edition boasts a clear coated carbon fiber bonnet to expose its weave. The 20 inch Rays forged aluminum wheels with red accents are exclusive to this version and come with Nissan updated logo on the center caps. It is actually the first time the supercar gets the revised corporate badge which also adorns the trunk lid but not the front grille where the GT-R logo has been taking center stage for as long as we can remember. The Nissan GT-R Nismo retains the twin turbo 3.8 liter V6 engine producing 600 horsepower and 652 Newton meters of torque. It continues to have the biggest brakes ever fitted to a p...

Kia has finally revealed the 2022 Sportage. The fully revamped model has now entered its fifth generation. The Kia Sportage sports a very detailed fascia with distinct lighting elements that are reminiscent of the K5. But more importantly the all new model now bears Kia new badging. The 2022 Kia Sportage is the reworked version of the Tiger Nose grille now called the Digital Tiger Face. The black meshed grille spans the whole fascia while the boomerang shaped DRLs separate it from the low mounted headlamps. The interior, a contemporary cabin design spearheaded by the curved display that combines the instrument and the infotainment. Even the air vents are designed to highlight the dashboard along with the two tone cabin. Kia also uses a knob for the gear shifter in the all new Sportage. The 2022 Kia Sportage will have its full global market launch later this year with more information about its powertrain and other important details to be revealed as that date nears...

The Toyota Corolla Cross small crossover with unique styling two drive types and a few different trims to boot. The Corolla Cross uses a 2.0 liter engine that produces 169 horsepower and 203 newton meters of torque sent to either the front wheels or all wheel drive via a continuously variable transmission. The suspension is fully independent on the all wheel drive model with a Dynamic Torque Control system that sends up to 50 percent of power to the rear wheels while the front drive version gets a new torsion beam setup in the rear. For the interior, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will come standard but you will have to pay extra for the 8.0 inch touchscreen display with a corresponding 7.0 inch digital instrument cluster. Wireless charging is standard on LE and XLE models or you can plug in via the front mounted USB port, while those in the second row have access to two USB ports. Toyota Safety Sense comes standard on all versions of the Corolla Cross, with blind ...

The 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and Trail Edition Bring Off-Road Upgrades. Toyota is updating the smaller Tacoma for the upcoming 2022 model year. Catering to off road enthusiasts the TRD Pro and Trail Edition are back and come along with a series of mechanical and visual upgrades. The Trail Edition returns strictly as a Double Cab 4x4 affair with a standard rear locking differential. It gets a retro flavored front grille with bronze lettering and sits on 16 inch wheels featuring the same bronze finish. This one too benefits from a suspension lift, 1.1 inch front and 0.5 inch at the rear resulting in a 34 degree approach angle, a 23.6 degree departure angle and a 26.4 degree breakover angle. The Tacoma Trail Edition can be had with hood graphics and black badging while the rear bumper of both versions is color keyed with the rest of the truck. It borrows the undercarriage skid plates from the TRD Off-Road grade. The TRD Pro, the suspension lift increases height ...

The 2022 Toyota Supra A91 Carbon Fiber Special Edition. The 2022 model year vehicles are nearly here and Toyota is opening the floodgates on new announcements. The new Supra A91-CF Edition and you can probably guess what CF stands for. This is officially the 2022 Toyota Supra A91 Carbon Fiber Special Edition we will just stick with the CF moniker. The formula is simple start with a 2022 Supra 3.0 and add exposed carbon fiber to the front splitter, side rocker panels, side and rear canards, and make the spoiler a bit taller with a carbon fiber duckbill. Bolt up some exclusive matte black 19 inch wheels give the interior a red and black makeover with more carbon fiber trim and you have the A91-CF Edition in a nutshell. The carbon fiber vents and duckbill wing add downforce and stability to help the CF Edition tame a race track. Toyota only has plans for 600 CF Edition cars and they will be sold exclusively in United States. Toyota says all Supra 3.0 models get he...

The Toyota GR 86 focuses more on handling dynamics and a fun driving experience. The 2022 Toyota GR 86 retains the same basic proportions as its more simply named predecessor with an impressively low hoodline thanks to a flat four engine. A tapering rear roofline, upturned headlights and gaping front bumper opening accomplish that look fast at standstill mission with a swoopier hood and ducktail rear spoiler setting the GR 86 apart from the old 86, the same lightweight, 2+2 sports car attitude, adding a big helping of power befitting of its new Gazoo Racing branding. Under the hood, the 2022 GR 86 takes its hard specifications from its twin. That means there is a 2.4 liter flat-four with 228 horsepower and 249 newton meters of torque, with a standard six speed manual gearbox or an optional six speed automatic sending that grunt to the rear wheels via a limited slip differential. The Premium trims 18 inch wheels wearing summer tires, the base trims 17 inch wheels get all s...

The 2022 Kia Stinger Scorpion Edition Arrives As Sportier Looking Sedan The 2022 Kia Stinger Scorpion Special Edition to give some sporty styling touches. There are a few small touches on the inside. There is carbon fiber trim around the cabin. Customers can get red or black Nappa leather upholstery. The Stinger Scorpion Special Edition minor exterior changes, that include a light strip spanning the area between the taillights. The LED headlights have redesigned running lights. The black exterior details on the fender trim and mirror caps. There is a body color rear spoiler. The exhaust has dark tips. The model rides on 19-inch, 10-spoke wheels that have a black finish. The interior, a 10.25 inch touchscreen for the infotainment system is standard. The instrument cluster comes with a 4.2 inch display and buyers can upgrade to one that measures 7.0 inches. The powertrain changes, introducing a turbocharged 2.5 liter four-cylinder delivering 300 horsepower and 42...

2022 Toyota Prius Nightshade As A Stealthy-Looking Hybrid The 2022 Toyota Prius Nightshade Special Edition the exterior of the hybrid entirely in Midnight Black Metallic. This edition includes black pieces for the headlight accents, mirror caps and door handles. The rear deck spoiler and shark fin antenna match the exterior color, then Midnight Black seems like the natural choice to complete the cars stealthy look. The power comes from a hybrid assisted 1.8 liter four cylinder with a combined output of 121 horsepower. The all wheel drive model adds an electric motor at the rear that makes 7 horsepower and 56 Newton-meters of torque. The front wheel drive models get 17 inch five spoke wheels. The all wheel drive version comes with multi spoke 15 inch wheels. Both designs have a dark finish and a black color for the inserts and lug nuts. The interior, has a semi gloss black center console, and a heated steering wheel. The front wheel drive version has a heated, e...