New Great Wall SUV: Tank 400

New Great Wall SUV: the relatively affordable Tank 400.

The Great Wall Tank 400 model officially debuted. The new car is built in the currently popular Mecha style and has a strong sense of the future as a whole.

The Tank 400 has a rather brutal look, the design is still its own, features merged with the radiator grille headlights, vertical blocks of rear lights and large exterior mirrors. Bright accents from the outside are apparently the prerogative of the concept.

The interior, there is a multimedia system with a widescreen touchscreen, underneath there are central air vents hidden in a single line and even below there is a row of physical buttons. The side air ducts were made round. Curiously, the Tank 400 has analog instruments in the form of three wells. This all terrain vehicle is only available for five. The blue ambient light strip in the car echoes the exterior.

For the power configuration, The arsenal of new items includes a demultiplier and a rear cross axle differential lock, it will also be possible to order a front lock. Under the hood is a new petrol V6 3.0-L with combined injection two turbochargers and a 48 volt starter generator. The engine produces 354 horsepower and 300Nm of torque, it is paired with a nine speed automatic transmission.

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2022 Kia Sorento

2022 Kia Sorento Pricing, Plus Other Updates, Lineup Changes.

The Kia Sorento 2022 model year. The change includes a slight increase in starting price, along with the expansion of the model range due to popular demand. Also new in the model year update is the 2022 Sorento PHEV, which was announced earlier this month.

Kia also made the X Line package available to the Sorento EX and S trims due to its popularity. The Sorento Hybrid also receives an all-wheel drivetrain with 19-inch wheels for the EX trim. The new 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation and telematics is now standard on all models from the S trim and above.

The 2022 Kia Sorento now starts at $29,490 for the base LX 4WD trim. Hybrid variants of the 2022 Sorento start at $33,990 for the S 4WD trim, while asking for the same amount of money if you want to go All 4WD trim.

Kia has yet to reveal the price tag for the newly introduced plug in hybrid EV version of the Sorento.

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Toyota e-Palette

Autonomous Toyota e-Palette suspends self-driving shuttle bus program after vehicle hits pedestrian.

Japanese manufacturer Toyota has temporarily suspended its self driving shuttle bus program, after one of its vehicles hit an athlete at the Paralympic games in Tokyo last Thursday. The shuttles, announced in 2019 before the coronavirus pandemic upended life, were designed to ferry athletes around the Paralympic village.

The automaker said that it is cooperating with the police investigation and it plans to conduct its own thorough investigation into the accidents cause. Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda said in a YouTube video that the accident shows autonomous vehicles are not yet realistic for normal roads. The accident occurs at a time when there is increased scrutiny on semi autonomous driving systems and their real world safety and capabilities.

The shuttle bus developed by the brands autonomous research division Woven Planet Holdings was heavily showcased alongside other Toyota concepts at both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, as part of a multi million dollar sponsorship deal with the Japanese government and IOC.

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Ford Focus ST Edition

Ford Focus ST Edition With Performance Upgrades.

The Ford Focus is a compact car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company and created under Alexander Trotman's Ford 2000 plan, which aimed to globalize model development and sell one compact vehicle worldwide. The original Focus was primarily designed by Ford of Europe German and British teams.

The Focus ST Edition is described by the automaker as the most agile Focus ST to date thanks to its high specification adjustable suspension. Extensively tested by the Ford Performance team, including at the Nurburgring, the chassis features two way adjustable coilovers, twin tube stainless steel damper housings, and powder coated springs sourced from KW Automotive. Compared with a standard Focus ST, the ST Edition sits 10mm lower to the ground with a further adjustment of 20mm additionally available.

For the powertrain, where a 2.3-liter EcoBoost turbocharged engine generates 280 horsepower and 420 Newton meters of torque. When equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox, the fast Focus can reach 100 kilometers per hour from a standstill in just 5.7 seconds.

Already available to order in selected European markets exclusively as a five door hatchback, the Focus ST Edition comes finished in exclusive Azura Blue exterior color. High gloss black accents further differentiate it from the regular Focus ST.

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2022 Toyota Hilux GR Sport

Toyota Hilux GR Sport is offered in two versions: not more powerful, but an understated pickup is available.

The Toyota Hilux pickup already wore the GR Sport nameplate, but that was pre styling and these cars were sold only in South America and Africa and in limited quantities. Now the updated truck has become the sport the usual model was modernized last year and without any limit at least in Thailand, where such a Hilux debuted. At the same time, the Thai pickup truck has two versions of GR Sport at once with different designs, the all-wheel drive Hi-Floor and rear wheel drive Lo-Floor, both have a two row cab.

The interior of sports pickups is also decorated in red and black, there is a sports steering wheel and seats, seats are upholstered in leather and suede, on the pedals metal pads. A multimedia system with an 8-inch touchscreen is standard equipment. In the arsenal of the senior Hilux Revo GR Sport Hi-Floor, there are still all round cameras, cruise control, monitoring systems for blind zones, and warnings about leaving the occupied lane.

Hilux GR Sport is offered only with the top version of the 2.8-liter turbo diesel. This motor was modernized last year and they did not modify it for sport it produces the standard 204 horsepower and 500 Newton meters of torque. Sports pickup is available only with a six-speed automatic transmission, while the usual model still has a manual gearbox.

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2022 Ram ProMaster

The 2022 Ram ProMaster With New Tech, EV Version Arrives 2023

The Promaster is a eurovan based on the Fiat Ducato platform. It is the most popular RV platform in Europe.

The 2022 Ram ProMaster can be ordered with a 360 degree camera system and front parking sensors, not to mention a digital rearview mirror and a hands on wheel and eyes on road semi autonomous driving system. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are available and so is a wireless charging pad complemented by two USB Type C ports along with an optional 115 volt and 150 watt outlet.

The ProMaster switches to Uconnect 5 bringing a choice between 7 and 10-inch touchscreens. The drivers display can be upgraded from a standard 3.5-inch screen to a full color 7-inch setup offering reconfigurable display options.

The transition to a new model year brings a 9-speed automatic transmission from the ProMaster City to replace the old six speed box and improve fuel economy by nine percent. It works with the same 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 producing 280 horsepower and 364 Newton meters of torque. As opposed to the rear wheel drive Ford Transit, the Ram ProMasters engine sends power to the front axle.

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2022 Infiniti QX80

2022 Infiniti QX80 - The three-row SUV gets interior upgrade similar to what's seen on the Armada.

The Infiniti QX80 is a full size luxury SUV built by Nissan luxury division Infiniti. The QX80 shares a platform with the Y62 series Nissan Patrol, a full size SUV also known as the Armada in North America.

The 2022 Infiniti QX80, the three row SUV gets an interior upgrade. Now uses a widescreen, high definition 12.3-inch Infiniti InTouch display. The new infotainment system is integrated with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is still USB based.

For the powertrain, will carry over the 5.6-liter V8 mill that makes 400 horsepower and 560 Newton meters of torque. This power plant is connected to a 7-speed automatic transmission, powering either the rear wheels or four wheel drive system.

The 2022 Infiniti QX80 was revealed alongside the QX60. The all-new QX60 is also a three row SUV albeit for the midsize market. Pricing for the 2022 QX80 was not yet revealed.

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Legend Initial-D

The Legend Initial-D

STORY: Takumi helped deliver the tofu shop at his parents’ house. His car, the AE86, and himself had tremendous potential. One day, Takumi will race with the powerful “Akagi Red Sands” as an assistant to the local runner team “Akina Speed Stars”.

This was the beginning of the legend of Takumi and Hachiroku. After a public road race with various rivals, Takumi is fascinated by the pleasure of attacking the pass. The fastest legend on public roads that made all of Japan enthusiastic.

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2022 Ford Explorer ST-Line

The 2022 Ford Explorer ST With Rear-Wheel Drive, New ST-Line.

Ford has been offering an all show without the extra go ST-Line trim level. For the 2022 model year, the larger Explorer is getting an assortment of ST like visual upgrades.

The Explorer ST-Line exterior mirrors a fully equipped Explorer ST complete with a blacked out front grille, dual exhaust tips, 20-inch machined alloy wheels and dark tinted headlights and taillights. Rounding off the changes on the outside is the glossy black model names lettering on the hood.

The Explorer ST-Line is powered by the standard 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine with 300 horsepower delivered to the road through a familiar 10-speed automatic transmission. The 2022 Explorer gets a no cost choice between a second row bench seat or captains chairs along with fresh Burgundy Velvet and Stone Blue body colors.

Ford will have the updated midsize SUV at dealers later in 2021.

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New Honda Pure EV Sports Car

Rumor has it that Honda is developing a new pure EV supercar with the motif of the successor model of NSX & Honda e.

This is the image rendering of Honda new generation pure EV sports car released this time. The name has not been clarified yet and since it is an image rendering it cannot be said that it will actually appear in this design so we cannot say anything, but as an exterior it is stylish and extreme unique to the 2-door sports coupe.

It has a form and a style base similar to NSX.The front hood has the same charging port as the Honda e, but you cannot tell whether the design is good or bad, and how easy it is to use until you actually become the owner.

The side mirrors have been abolished and the same digital mirrors as Honda e have been adopted. The tires it is expected that sporty with low flatness and large diameter will be installed but the specific size feeling is unknown.

It is said that there is information that the development vehicle has already entered and exited the head office in Aoyama, Tokyo, and it is thought that Honda has finally started efforts to expand the full scale EV model. Moreover, is the second pure EV a sports model? In that case, the expected value is likely to rise as a manufacturer that is a bit different from other Honda automobile manufacturers.

The successor model to the NSX is an EV sports car based on the Honda e. Rumors of its appearance in 2023.

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Genesis GV60

Genesis GV60 - First Electric Luxury SUV - Sleek and Sporty Outlook

Genesis today officially revealed exterior and interior images of the GV60, the brand’s first electric vehicle based on dedicated EV platform.

The GV60’s exterior design highlights its high-performance image along with a dynamic and smooth appearance. Genesis delivers its signature design experience to the GV60’s body, bringing the sleek silhouette drivers have come to expect from the brand.

The front of the GV60 features a design optimized exclusively for the electric vehicle. The iconic and progressive Two-Line Quad Lamps add character to a refined and voluminous body. A wider and more athletic Crest Grille has been placed below the Quad Lamps to emphasize the dynamic performance of the GV60 and also to increase the cooling efficiency of the high-voltage batteries in the underbody.

At the rear, Two Line rear combination lamps take on a dynamic shape and flow seamlessly with the voluminous three-dimensional body. The rear also features a fixed rear wing spoiler to accent a coupe-shaped roof, adding to the image of dynamic high-performance.

The interior design of the GV60 takes on Genesis’ design ethos of the ‘Beauty of White Space,’ while seeking to create a spacious and comfortable interior. At the same time, it has embodied differentiated images with its floating architecture and unique details.

The GV60 has also epitomized the uniformity of interior design by applying circular details to Crystal Sphere, the horn cover, door handles, and side mirror controllers.

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2023 Nissan Z

The 2023 Nissan Z - Twin-Turbo V6, 400 HP, Manual Gearbox

The Nissan Z comes in two flavors: Sport and Performance. The base Sport model with 18-inch wheels and the Performance trim with 19-inch rims.

Nissan offers nine exterior color options at launch. Buyers can select from six two tone paints each with a contrasting black roof. Brilliant Silver, Boulder Gray, Seiran Blue, Ikazuchi Yellow, Passion Red, and Everest White. Nissan offers three single tone paint options, Black Diamond, Gun Metallic, and Rosewood Metallic.

The base 18-inch wheel wears Yokohama Advan Sport tires measuring in at 248/45 all around, while the 19-inch wheel on the Performance model features Bridgestone Potenza S007 tires at 255/40 front and 275/35 rear. The increase in grip improves cornering Gs by up to 13 percent.

For the performance, a twin turbocharged 3.0 liter V6 powers the new Z and is good for a mighty 400 horsepower and 475 newton meters of torque sent exclusively to the rear wheels.

The Proto Spec, features a few unique elements on the exterior to tie it visually to the concept like yellow colored brake calipers and bronze 19-inch RAYS wheels while the cabin dons a Proto Spec leather with yellow accents and suede inserts.

Nissan has not announced things like pricing or availability.

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2022 Nissan Note Aura Nismo

The 2022 Nissan Note Aura Nismo - With Hot Hatch Looks, Lacks Extra Punch.

Nissan third generation Note, a JDM supermini equipped with a hybrid powertrain and optional all wheel drive for the electric model. The subcompact hatchback spawned a slightly wider Note Aura variant with a discreetly modified exterior.

Nissan has fitted a bunch of red accents you would expect to see on a Nismo badged car. It sits on 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires and has slightly more aggressive bumpers as well as a chunky roof spoiler at the back. The red touches continue inside, where the Note Aura Nismo gets a pair of body hugging Recaro front seats wrapped in fabric and synthetic leather.

It s offered exclusively with a FWD setup by utilizing a naturally aspirated 1.2-liter gasoline engine serving as a generator to power a front mounted electric motor and a small lithium-ion battery pack. Essentially, it is a range extending EV. Much like the regular Note Aura, the system offers 134 horsepower and 300 Newton meters of torque.

Nissan is asking 2,869,900 yen for the Note Aura Nismo in Japan.

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2022 MG ONE

MG officially released its latest model MG ONE.

The MG officially released its latest model MG ONE. The new car is an all new model based on SAIC's new platform architecture Sigma. It is positioned in the compact SUV market and will be powered by a power system composed of a 1.5-liter engine.

There rich lines on the sides it fits well with the overall design. Body size 4579/1866/1617mm, wheelbase is 2670mm. The body length is similar to that of the previously listed MG HS.

MG just released its exterior part for the new car, the interior will be decrypted later. For the power configuration, MG ONE will be powered by a 15C4E, 1.5-liter turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 181 horsepower.

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1975 Toyota Land Cruiser (J40)

The Toyota Land Cruiser (J40) is a series of Land Cruisers made by Toyota from 1960 until 2001.

The Toyota Land Cruiser (J40) is a series of Land Cruisers made by Toyota from 1960 until 2001. Traditional body on frame SUV most 40 series Land Cruisers were built as 2-door models with slightly larger dimensions than the similar Jeep CJ.

The model was available in short J40/41 and 42, in medium J43/44 and 46, and in long J45/47 wheelbase versions with petrol and diesel engines.

The powertrain, the J40 series was produced with both diesel and petrol engines. The F-series was a 6-cylinder petrol motor, B-series a 4-cylinder diesel, and H-series a 6-cylinder diesel. The diesel trucks were never sold to the general public in the United States, though some found their way in as mine trucks. Some engines are similar within their series, for example, the F and 2F engines share many of the same parts. However the H and 2H designations have almost nothing in common.

The features, a pair of jump seats folded behind the front seats, maximizing cargo space, compared to the full width folding rear seat of the Jeep CJ series. Original factory optional winches were PTO driven. Later models were electric powered.

Toyota still offers many replacement parts for the J40 available through Toyota parts departments worldwide.

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