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The 2022 VW Taigo As Small Crossover Aspiring To Be A Coupe. Volkswagen first European market SUV coupé is the Taigo a rakish roofed crossover that is closely related to the Polo and the T-Cross. The Taigo has been on sale for a year already as the Nivus in South America and it arrives on our shores largely unchanged save for a series of tweaks aimed at bringing it into line with the brands line up. The interior, also borrowed from its Brazilian sibling. However, eagle eyed viewers will notice the Euro spec Taigo has fancier climate control settings, borrowed from the facelifted Tiguan and Arteon. Overall, the interior should look oh so familiar if you have been in a T-Cross or a Polo, which also got that climate control module with the mid cycle facelift unveiled earlier this year. For the powertrain, the Taigo will be a gasoline only affair as Volkswagen is gradually moving away from its once high praised TDI engines. Buyers will get a three cylinder 1.0-liter an...

Porsche Vision Renndienst Concept Porsche traditionally uses the Volkswagen Transporter as technical equipment and on the basis of the third generation of this commercial model in the eighties, a small scale charged minibus Porsche B32 with a 231 horsepower flat six from the Porsche 911 was created. The front of the cabin is made in the manner of the McLaren F1 and its modern reincarnation Gordon Murray T.50: the driver sits in the center, and the passengers of the second row are to the right and left of him, but shifted back. The front panel is intended for three at once: entertainment screens for passengers, a virtual instrument panel with six traditional Porsche circles for the driver. The power plant of the Vision Renndienst is electric, but which one, Porsche does not say. Perhaps, the minivan simply does not have a real technical filling, just as there are no serial prospects. This does not mean that there will be no one box in the Porsche range, bearing in m...

The 2022 Buick GL8 Avenir Luxury Minivan Gets Mild-Hybrid Tech In China. The Buicks GL8 Avenir is entering the 2022 model year with significant visual and mechanical upgrades. More standard and optional equipment, improved ride quality, and most importantly, a new electrified powertrain are the highlights of the refreshed model. The new powertrain, it is a 2.0-liter gasoline engine mated to a nine speed automatic gearbox. The setup is supported by a 48 volt electric motor, a 48 volt battery, and a power management module. The smart system, Buick says, enables braking energy regeneration and electric boost and should be up to six percent more efficient than the engine it replaces. Already available to order in China, the updated 2022 GL8 Avenir is offered with a selection of three exterior colors and is priced between $67,572 to $82,428. Watch for more details:

2022 Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II Comes With Tweaks In Multiple Areas. The Audi R8 LMS Cup is a one make sports car racing series by Audi based in Asia. Audi R8 LMS Cup cars based on the Audi R8 LMS GT3. The 2022 Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II comes with tweaks in multiple areas: aerodynamics, chassis, traction control, engine characteristics, and climate control. While the predecessors floor did most of the heavy lifting in terms of downforce, the latest configuration of the race car primarily relies on the new rear wing to create the desired downforce levels. The R8 LMS GT3 suspension boasts four way adjustable dampers, while the traction control system is more configurable than before. Audi Sport's engineers have developed a new engine air intake enabling better torque delivery from the mid mounted 5.2 liter unit, which can develop up to 585 horsepower depending on regulations. For a much more affordable track only machine carrying the Four Rings, the recently unveile...

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage is a British grand tourer a higher performance version of the Aston Martin V8. The Aston Martin V8 Vantage is a British grand tourer a higher performance version of the Aston Martin V8. It was hailed at its 1977 introduction as Britain First Supercar sometimes nicknamed British Muscle car for its 270 kilometer per hour top speed. Its engine was shared with the Lagonda, but it used high performance camshafts, increased compression ratio, larger inlet valves, and bigger carburetors mounted on new manifolds for increased output. The first series equipped with four 48IDF2/100 Weber carburetors produced 390 brake horsepower estimated at 5,800 RPM and 550 Newton meters at 4,500 RPM of torque and series specific details such as a blanked bonnet vent and a separate rear spoiler. One of the most noticeable features was the closed off hood bulge rather than the open scoop found on the normal V8. The grille area was also closed off with twin drivin...

The new Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, which gets a long-wheelbase version called the Range Rover Evoque L. The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is a series of subcompact luxury crossover SUV produced since 2011 by the British manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover under their Land Rover marque. The original Evoque was a development of the Land Rover LRX concept vehicle, which was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in January 2008. The first generation Evoque was produced from July 2011 until 2018 in three and five door versions with both two wheel and four wheel drive. The new Land Rover Range Rover Evoque which gets a long wheelbase version called the Range Rover Evoque L. They gets In Control OS 2.0 system. The automaker said that this is a humanized interface that features dual 10.2-inch touch screens that are comparable to smartphones. The instrument panel is also a 12.3-inch interactive full LCD. The new Range Rover Evoque L is already being sold, wi...

The 2022 Toyota Aqua Hybrid-Only Hatchback As Japan’s Prius C. The Toyota Aqua is a full hybrid electric subcompact or supermini hatchback B-segment manufactured and marketed by Toyota since 2011. The nameplate is exclusive to the Japanese domestic market as the vehicle was exported to overseas markets as the Prius c, leveraging the popularity of the Prius hybrid car nameplate and was marketed as the smaller alternative to the Prius liftback. The 2022 Toyota Aqua second generation as an all new development by switching to the TNGA B-platform to improve fuel efficiency by 20 percent compared to the model it replaces. It offers one pedal operation and even comes in an all wheel drive version on the more expensive trim levels equipped with the E-Four system. The all new Aqua is also available as part of the Welcab series offered in Wheelchair Storage Device, Front Passenger Turn Tilt, and Friendmatic Seat models. Watch for more details:

MG is bringing back the long defunct XPower moniker for a hot version Touring car racer for the road. Based on the MG6 Sedan the car has been given an XPower bodykit with widened wheel arches new front and rear splitters and a huge rear spoiler. The interior of the car is covered with a large number of Alcantara materials and decorated with bright color lines. There are also XPower logos on the central armrest and backrest. In terms of power, it is powered by a plug in hybrid system consisting of a 1.5-liter engine plus electric motor with a combined maximum power of 305 horsepower and a maximum torque of 480 Newton meters. Matched with 10-speed EDU second generation intelligent electric drive gearbox it only needs 6 seconds to accelerate from 0-100 kilometer per hour. Watch for more details:

The 2022 Hyundai Elantra N As An Edgy, Angry Sports Sedan. Hyundai Elantra is a compact car produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 1990. The 2022 Hyundai Elantra N builds on the sport themed lines and punchy power of the Elantra N Line delivering more performance across the board and upgrades under the hood. Hyundai offers it in a glossy exterior coat of Performance Blue. Elantra N is powered by a 2.0 liter flat power engine which produces maximum power of 280 horsepower and 392 Newton meters of torque. It is offered in 8-speed wet dual clutch transmission and 6-speed manual transmission. Hyundai is not ready just yet to talk price or availability. Expect it to appear first in South Korea with sales coming to other markets presumably by the end of 2021. Watch for more details:

The 2022 Ford Maverick First Edition. The Ford Maverick is a compact pickup truck as the smallest truck marketed by the company. The Maverick is based on a front wheel drive based unibody platform shared with the Ford Escape and Bronco Sport and offered with a hybrid powertrain as standard. The Maverick is available in three trim levels: XL, XLT, and Lariat, with a limited production. The new details from the marketing image reveal those accents will be included in a graphics package for the hood and lower doors complementing the high gloss black painted roof that is also standard kit. Other upgrades include black mirror caps, a soft tonneau cover, body color door handles and gloss black painted 17 inch wheels. The First Edition model is built off of the Maverick Lariat trim. The 2022 Ford Maverick goes on sale in Fall 2021. Watch for more details:

The 2022 Volkswagen Golf R Wagon As All The Car You’ll Ever Need. The Volkswagen Golf R new generation to serve as a more sensible alternative to high-performance SUV. The new Golf R Variant takes everything you like about the hot hatch and adds heaps of practicality courtesy of a bigger cargo area and roof rails for even greater storage capabilities. For the powertrain, the turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline engine. The four pot delivers an identical 315 horsepower and 420 Newton meters of torque. Output is delivered to the torque vectoring 4Motion all wheel drive system through a seven speed, dual clutch automatic transmission. The new Golf R Variant will mostly be a European affair. It is scheduled to go on sale from mid August in Germany, UK, and Switzerland. Pricing details have not been disclosed. Watch for more details:

Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae As 769-Horsepower Epilogue. Automobili Lamborghini newest Super Sports Car. The Aventador L P 7 80 4 Ultimae. Built using premium lightweight materials, its aerodynamic design concept redefines speed. Accelerating from 0-100 kilometer per hour in 2.8 seconds, Ultimae reaches a top speed of 355 kilometer per hour. It embodies the essence of Lamborghini, powerful, agile, and elegant. It comes in both coupe and roadster flavors with four wheel drive and rear wheel steering. It eschews the Superveloce Jota look at me fixed rear wing for a more subtle rear end with an active wing featuring three positions, closed, maximum performance, maximum handling. Lamborghini will sell the Ultimae with 20 and 21 inch forged alloys in various finishes, bundled with Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires and brake calipers in multiple colors. Lamborghini will have both body styles on display later this week at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Ultimae is a dyi...

Lotus Emira Mid-Engined Sports Car With AMG And Toyota Power. The first new Lotus with a combustion engine in more than a decade promises to be up for the job. The Elise, Exige, and Evora are all being retired to make room for the Emira, a new mid engined sports car serving as a swan song for the combustion engine in Norfolk. The Lotus story continues with a new icon Emira. A car that does not just turn heads but turns conventional thinking on its head, with its exotic supercar looks, everyday usability and enhanced comfort combined with class leading Lotus driving dynamics. It is everything you had expect from a Lotus, but like nothing you would expect. The most powerful four pot installed in a production car will work exclusively with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission in the new Lotus. Go for the Toyota sourced powertrain and you will get to pick between manual and automatic gearboxes. The Emira is scheduled to go on sale from summer 2022. Watch...

The 2022 Kia Sportage Specifications And Features. The fifth generation Kia Sportage with its radical makeover and now the compact crossover is back to reveal its technical specifications. For the powertrain, there is a turbocharged 1.6-liter gasoline with 177 horsepower and 265 Newton meters of torque. It works with either a standard six speed manual or a seven speed dual clutch automatic. Inside, the cabin will accommodate a pair of 12-inch screens a fully digital instrument cluster and the infotainment touchscreen. Buyers will get to pick from a variety of alloy wheels as small as 17-inches and as large as 19-inches available in different designs, colors, and finishes. The new Sportage will go on sale globally later this year. Watch for more details:

Honda Civic Type R Split In Two After Crash In Denver, Amazingly Everyone Made It Out Alive. This ridiculous accident occurred in Denver, Colorado, USA, but the model grade is the latter half of FK8 and the body color is a very conspicuous one with racing blue pearl. According to the information of Renee Gutierresz Martinez at the intersection of Jewel Avenue and Federal Boulevard the driver thrusts at a considerable speed the vehicle slips and is out of control. It collides with the street light pillar in the city from the side and is straight. It seems that there are two. And the person who was driving this Type R the owner boyfriend Kevin Acosta was driving not only this time but what so far It seems that he used it on a drive date. Watch for more details:

The 2022 Subaru Impreza Revealed With New Electric Car. The 2022 Subaru Impreza has been revealed in the Japanese home market, but you have to be a very big Impreza Slappy to see the changes. A revised lower fascia front is the most obvious change because there is now one large opening instead of three smaller ones. Two chrome strips surround the front fog lights and the lattice is narrower than its predecessor. Subaru apparently also added two new wheel designs as part of the Impreza JDM refresh. The Impreza range consists of four trim levels, Base, Premium, Sport, and Limited, although the Limited trim is now exclusively offered as a five door model. Subaru is developing a new 2.4 liter twin Turbo Boxer engine that can be used coupled to an electric motor. This hybrid power is likely to be used for climbing power and possibly a new generation of Subaru WRX STI. This is all possible with the introduction of the new Subaru global platform seen on the new model Impr...

The 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback OEM Accessories. The new Honda Civic Hatchback the automaker already has a modest selection of factory accessories waiting in the wings to dress it up. Posted on Honda Japanese website is a very short description of items that will be offered for the hatch in the fall though at this point it is unclear if those items will be available in markets outside Japan. A majority of the components dress up the hatchback exterior. Starting at the front, Honda offers a lower skirt that ever so slightly adds a bit of aggression to the fascia. Door mirror covers are available there is a rear wing to sit above this thin lip spoiler already at the back and of course you can get an upgraded set of wheels. Honda mentions some kind of illumination for the center console and drink holder. Sticking with interior upgrades, we see an illuminated Civic badge for the door sill and a pattern projector can also light up the ground with a Civic emblem, when the...

The Japanese Suzuki has launched a simplified version of the Jimny Lite. The Japanese Suzuki has launched a simplified version of the Jimny Lite model in Australia. After the news was confirmed recently, the official launch date and price were also exposed. Suzuki Jimny Lite changed the past 15-inch aluminum alloy wheels to black iron wheels, LED headlights to traditional halogen headlights and eliminated the front fog lights. The rearview mirror cover, door handles, and tail door handles also changed from the past. The paint decoration is changed to black plastic. Jimny Lite is expected to be the first to be marketed on the Australian official website on August 1. The price for the new 2022 Suzuki Jimny Lite earlier than expected $26,999 before on road costs. Watch for more details:

Toyota Hiace next-generation model, electrification in 2023. The first Toyota Hiace has been a driving force in the Japanese commercial van market since its introduction in 1967. With body specifications such as high roof, wide, and long, it is loved not only for commercial use but also as a hobby car. The current model is the 5th generation that appeared in 2004 and although it is a commercial vehicle with a long model life 17 years have passed at the moment. The new Hiace appeared in the Philippines in 2019 but this is a different thing from the Japanese Hiace as the Japanese specification has been introduced as Granace. In other words, the next generation Hiace, which is expected to appear for the first time in 18 years should literally be the Hiace for Japan. The world premiere of the next Hiace is expected within 2022 and PHV are expected to appear within 2023. Watch for more details:

The Next-Gen Subaru WRX Teased Under The Sun. The New-Generation Subaru WRX is finally officially coming. The company has launched a teaser site for the upcoming model showing the sporty sedan on a mountain in front of the sun. The design does not appear to be changing much in comparison to the current WRX. In fact, you could look at the video below and get the impression that this is just an extensive refresh for the existing model. Watch for more details:

The GAC Trumpchi GS8 Crossover New Generation. The flagship SUV has changed its platform and has grown it is promised a hybrid version. The test prototype of the new GAC Trumpchi GS8 was posted on the Web at the beginning of 2021. This was followed by official photos in camouflage, teasers and sketches, it was leaked by the local ministry of industry. And finally, the GAC itself circulated the full branding images of the GS8. The new GAC Trumpchi GS8 will premiere and will be on sale in the fall. Watch for more details:

The 1968 Dodge Charger Mid-Engined. The Speed Kore has finally unveiled its first ever mid engined classic muscle car. Built as a street legal version of the movie car driven by Dominic Toretto in F9 the ninth installment in the Fast and Furious franchise, the so called Hellacious is based on a 1968 Dodge Charger with extensive modifications to almost every single aspect you could think of. The Speed Kore Hellacious looks like an exact replica of Doms movie car including the widebody treatment with huge fender cut outs and a glass rear hatch that provides a look at the engine bay, where the Hellcat V8 sits. Watch for more details:

The New Generation Honda Civic TYPE R. Recently, the new generation Civic Hatchback was debuted, fastback hatchback style to the very sporty new car. It is worth noting that we have learned from the official that Honda will also release in 2022 the e HEV hybrid version and the Type R performance version based on the Civic Hatchback. Although it seems that there are two sets of power systems for two models they may actually be hybrid systems. According to overseas sources the new Type R model may adopt a hybrid system similar to the Honda NSX powertrain. For reference, the Honda NSX is equipped with a 3.5-liter twin turbocharged six-cylinder engine and matched with three electric motors to achieve four wheel drive. Then the new Type R may reduce the number of electric motors and match a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine to achieve higher power. But what is certain is that the new Type R models will still only provide manual gearboxes. Watch for more details:

The 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback Debuts With Sleek Look, Manual Gearbox. The 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback debuts for folks who like having a smaller vehicle but prefer the added utility of a hatch, rather than a sedan. The company says that it expects the body style to appeal to young active buyers. The Civic Hatchback wears an arching roofline, that makes it appear sleeker than the sedan. Honda crafts the actual hatchback from a lightweight composite. The taillights have a bar running the width of the tail, whereas the sedan has separate lamps on each side. The Civic Hatchback with a six-speed manual gearbox. It will be available on the Civic Sport trim with a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four cylinder that makes 158 horsepower and 187 Newton meters of torque. The three pedal layout will also be a choice on the 1.5-liter turbocharged four cylinder making 180 horsepower and 240 Newton meters of torque. Watch for more details: