I must admit that I wasn’t won over by the design of the new Lamborghini Revuelto when it was first unveiled online by the car manufacturer. However, after watching this video of a bright blue example lapping the Nurburgring, I now think Lamborghini has absolutely nailed its design and created something that looks even better than its predecessor, the Aventador.

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This particular Revuelto appears to be owned by Lamborghini itself and is being used for some final development. It is also possible that the brand is using it to fine-tune the settings it may need should it decide to set an official ‘Ring lap time in the car. If it does, there’s every chance it will be easily the fastest road-going Lamborghini to ever lap the circuit, a crown currently held by the Aventador SVJ with a time of 6:44.97.

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The color adorning this Revuelto is known as Blu Aegir and suits the car absolutely perfectly. While a color like this would seem a little excessive for a Ferrari, it works brilliantly on the Raging Bull, particularly when paired with the black wheels and black diffuser. If you can somehow direct your eyes away from the blue paint and all of the car’s beautiful surfaces, the pronounced LED daytime running lights immediately stand out, as do the massive front air intakes, the high-mounted dual exhausts, and the LED taillights.

Round beneath the skin of the Revuelto is the car manufacturer’s familiar 6.5-liter naturally-aspirated V12 that is good for 814 hp and 535 lb-ft (725 Nm) of torque. Lamborghini has then hooked this V12 up to three electric motors, including two 148 hp units at the front wheels and a 34 hp motor inside the dual-clutch transmission. All up, the car delivers 1,001 hp, can hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in 2.5 seconds, 124 mph (200 km/h) in less than 7 seconds, and a 217 mph (350 km/h) top speed.

Here’s a Porsche facelift that even our eagle-eyed spy photographers didn’t see coming. We knew that the Stuttgart-based sports car company was working on revised versions of its 911 and Panamera, but we had no idea the hood badges fitted to those cars would also be getting a makeover.

The result of a ridiculously lengthy three-year design and development process timed to coincide with Porsche’s 75th anniversary this year, the new badge is a subtle reworking of the crest first used in 1952 and will be rolled out on cars towards the end of 2023.

Porsche was never going to radically rework its famous shield, and the changes might not be immediately obvious when you see the new version in isolation. The basic elements – the Porsche name at the top, the horse at the center and the four quadrants containing black and red stripes and antlers – are still there. But when you see the old and new versions side by side, as in the image at the top of this post, it’s fairly easy to spot the new bits.

The first is that the whole badge now has a brushed metal style instead of the previous glitzier golden look. Porsche has also removed the bobbly background, used a honeycomb pattern for the the red bars and picked out the ‘Stuttgart’ lettering in black. There are also subtle revisions to the shape of the six antlers, and did you notice that the horse seems to look a little more assertive and is jumping slightly higher on its back legs? It still doesn’t leap quite as high as Ferrari‘s horse, mind.

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When combined, those elements make for a badge that looks more modern than the one it replaces, but is still instantly recognizable. As are the previous revisions, because this isn’t the first time Porsche has updated its crest. It also introduced changes in 1954, 1963, 1973, 1994 and 2008.

Before the crest’s introduction in 1952, Porsche cars were identified by lettering showing the brand’s name. An open competition to find a suitable trademark design was held in 1951 but no entries were deemed suitable and the final design was created by Franz Xaver Reimspieß, a draughtsman who is believed to have also come up with the original VW logo in 1936. The horse is taken from Stuttgart’s seal and the black and red segments and deer antlers came from the traditional crest of Württemberg-Hohenzollern.

VW says it won’t offer generous discounts on its vehicles in China to compete with local manufacturers, noting that it is currently focused on profitability rather than sales volume and market share.

During a recent interview with Reuters, VW chief executive Ralf Brandstaetter said the German brand wants to be the biggest international carmaker in China but is not concerned if it is out-sold by a local carmaker. Indeed, he said it is “irrelevant” if a Chinese brand sells more vehicles than it does.

“Volkswagen is focusing on a sustainable business model,” Brandstaetter said. “In concrete terms, this means that we will not participate in the discount battle at any price. Our market position is strong enough. For us, the focus is on profitability, not sales volume or market share.”

Read: VW’s New Tavendor Is Yet Another MQB-Based SUV For China

The size of the Chinese car market is expected to grow considerably over the coming years and could hit 30 million annual sales by 2030, up from the current 22 million.

“If we achieve sales of more than 4 million vehicles in this environment in 2030, with corresponding profitability, that is a position we could very well live with,” Brandstaetter added.

The VW chief’s statements come shortly after it was revealed that BYD had outsold VW in the first quarter of this year, selling a total of 552,076 vehicles, all of which are considered as NEVs or ‘new energy vehicles’ in China. This represented a surge of 92.81% over the first quarter of 2022 and puts the brand on track to easily top the record 1.86 million vehicles that it sold in 2022, the vast majority of which were sold locally.

The German brand doesn’t just see itself continuing to sell a considerable number of vehicles in China over the coming years but will also start to export cars that it builds in China to overseas markets, including Europe.

The SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture in China is entering into a new segment of China’s thriving car industry with the launch of the Yep, its first all-electric SUV launched through the Baojun brand. The tiny Baojun Yep starts at 79,800 Yuan ($11,240) and tops out at 89,800 ($12,698).

The tiny SUV, which is known as the YueYe in Chinese, was first presented to the world at April’s Shanghai Auto Show but only went on sale on May 25. It takes the form of a three-door SUV with four seats and is just 133.1 inches long (3,381 mm), 66.3 inches wide (1,686 mm), and stands 67.7 inches tall (1,721 mm). To put those numbers into context, that makes it roughly 10 inches shorter than a Suzuki Jimny.

Read: GM’s Adorable Chinese Baojun EV Has A Gigantic Smartwatch On Its Tailgate

Given the tiny footprint of the Yep, it comes as no surprise that it is light, tipping the scales at a mere 2,217 lbs (1,006 kg). Interior space is limited but the rear seats can be folded down to give the SUV some 25.2 cubic-feet (715 liters) of cargo space. Some additional storage is also found in the frunk that offers heating and cooling functions.

Underpinning the Baojun Yep is a 28.1 kWh battery pack that drives a single electric motor with 67 hp and 103 lb-ft (140 Nm) of torque. The battery pack can be charged from 30% to 80% in 35 minutes and the Yep can travel up to 188 miles (303 km) on a charge, quite impressive given how small the battery is. The top speed sits at 62 mph (100 km/h).

Baojun has opted for a boxy exterior aesthetic with the Yep, fitting it with black front and rear bumpers, fender extensions, and rocker panels. The front end is entirely void of a traditional grille but there are a pair of LED headlights. Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of the SUV’s design is the small screen on the tailgate that can be used to display messages to other drivers.

The interior is surprisingly well-equipped. Among the parts that come standard include a pair of 10.25-inch displays serving as the digital instrument cluster and the infotainment screen. There is even a 360-degree camera system.

Soon after it was revealed that the Tesla Model Y was the world’s best-selling new car for the first quarter of this year, data from JATO Dynamics has confirmed that a key reason behind its success is strong sales in China.

In fact, of the record 267,171 Model Ys that were sold around the world in the first three months of 2023, some 94,469 of them were sold in China. That’s an especially impressive figure given how many new EVs are being launched by Chinese car manufacturers, many of which undercut the Model Y on price.

The Model Y’s second best-selling region was the United States where some 83,664 examples found new homes. In third was Europe with 71,114 sales.

Read: Move Over Toyota Corolla, Tesla’s Model Y Is The World’s Best Selling Car In Q1 2023

Overall, the United States remains the largest and most important market for Tesla but was followed closely behind by China in second. The next largest markets for Tesla are Germany, the UK, and France. Speaking with Reuters, JATO senior analyst Felipe Munoz said he expects the Model Y to remain the world’s top-selling car throughout the rest of 2023 thanks in part to aggressive price cuts made in the first few months of the year.

In addition, sales of the Model Y should be helped by a ramp-up in production at Tesla’s factories in Texas and Berlin as well as the easing of supply chain issues.

Dan Levy, an analyst from Barclays, has raised concerns that Tesla is too reliant on sales of the Model 3 and Model Y and believes the brand would be well served to add new models and variants. One way it will do this is with the introduction of the Tesla Cybertruck and if reports about more than 1 million pre-orders being placed for it are true, it should help significantly boost Tesla’s delivery figures for the next few years.

The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat has long been one of the quickest cars down the quarter-mile this side of a quarter-million dollar supercar but as EVs become more and more common, the Hellcat’s performance features are no longer as impressive as they once were. This is demonstrated quite clearly by a pair of drag races involving a Challenger Hellcat and a Rivian R1T.

The key reason why the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is such a formidable force down the quarter-mile is because of its 6.2-liter supercharged V8. In standard form, this engine is good for 707 hp and 650 lb-ft (881 Nm) of torque, figures that were particularly extraordinary when the car was first introduced in 2015. Nowadays, those numbers aren’t as impressive as they once were, particularly compared to an EV like the R1T.

Read: Rivian R1T Owner Says Fender Bender Repair Bill Totaled Over $42,000

Given that Rivian only recently commenced production of the dual-motor R1T, the example featured in this clip must be one of its quad-motor variants. This powertrain delivers a combined 835 hp and more than 900 lb-ft (1,220 Nm) of torque, easily out-muscling the Dodge. However, the Rivian does weigh significantly more so don’t write off the Challenger just yet.

In the first race, it is the Dodge that gets the better launch and it is able to maintain its lead for the whole race, ultimately running the quarter-mile in 11.07 seconds at 128.65 mph (207 km/h) compared to the 11.78 seconds at 110.94 mph (178.5 km/h) of the Rivian.

The results of the second race are very similar with the Dodge recording an 11.12-second time at 127.9 mph (205.8 km/h) while the Rivian needed 11.79 seconds at 110.6 mph (178 km/h). However, it seems as though the Rivian was held back by its 112-mph (180 km/h) speed limiter.

Honda is bringing back the ’60s, announcing that the SCL500 will be offered to American customers this summer. While the classic scrambler-style motorcycle will bring retro design, new updates to the rest of the brand’s lineup will carry it into the future.

The SCL500 is inspired by Honda’s classic CL72 and CL77 motorcycles, which offered stripped down, go-anywhere utility. To that end, the bike has been equipped with a high-routed exhaust, block tires, plenty of suspension travel, and a retro design aesthetic.

Power will come from the brand’s 500cc parallel-twin engine that may be familiar to American riders from the Rebel 500. That will make it small, nimble, and a great entry-point for customers. To entice them further, it has a starting price of $6,799, though Honda will try to tempt buyers to spend more with a range of accessories. The SCL500 will be offered in Candy Orange and Mattel Laurel Green Metallic.

“More than any manufacturer, Honda has consistently demonstrated an ability to deliver fun, retro motorcycles that scratch a nostalgic itch while offering the performance and reliability for which Honda is so well known,” said Brandon Wilson, American Honda Manager of Sports & Experiential. “That’s the case with the all-new SCL500, and we’re confident it will be a hit with American customers.”

Read: The 28 MPH EM1 e: Scooter Is Honda’s Slowest, Cheapest EV

Elsewhere in the motorcycle lineup, updates abound for buyers. For instance, the 2024 Shadow Phantom now gets a two-tone gas tank, new handlebars, handlebar clamps, headlight cover, air cleaner cover, display instruments, turn signal, and machine-cut cylinder-head fins. These changes were all made in pursuit of leaning further into the bike’s “bobber” styling.

To keep you comfortable, the Shadow Phantom will also get a new single seat for long rides, and a passenger seat with foot pegs is also offered as an extra. A new version with ABS will help keep riders safe, but a rear disc brake is available whether drivers opt for the tech or not. Prices start at $8,399 for the standard model, or $8,699 for the ABS model.

Similarly, the 2024 Shadow Aero will also get a new standard disc brake (a feature that was previously only available on the ABS model). New for the coming model year, the bike will also be offered with updated color options. Prices start at $7,949, while ABS adds $300 to the price tag. Like the SCL500 and the Shadow Phantom, the Shadow Aero will be available as of June.

Moving onto Honda’s smaller offerings, the ADV160 scooter replaces the ADV150, and benefits from a larger displacement engine that delivers better performance on the road, and in terms of emissions. An automatic transmission, two-stage adjustable windscreen, and under seat storage are all aimed at making the scooter as capable as possible. Prices start at $4,499, and it will be available to purchase as of July.

Meanwhile, the Honda Grom and PCX are returning to dealers with no major updates. Prices for the former start at $3,599, and $4,149 for the latter.

The prized Ferrari Enzo owned by Fernando Alonso for the past 12 years is heading to auction next month and may sell for €5 million ($5.36 million). That would make it the most valuable Enzo ever sold.

While it is unclear why Alonso is parting ways with the famed Italian supercar, it is made particularly special by the fact that it is the very first Enzo that was built, officially known as Scocca n.1. In addition, the car has only been driven ~4,800 km (2,983 miles) and appears to be in excellent condition.

The car is being sold by Monaco Car Auctions as part of its L’AstaRossa auction which includes 41 other prized Ferrari models. Unfortunately, the auction house has provided very few details about Alonso’s Enzo, such as a detailed report of its ownership history and movements over the years. What we do know is that it is finished in the popular color of Rosso Corsa and comes with a Ferrari Classiche Red Book certifying it as the first Enzo built.

Watch: Ferrari Enzo And Maserati MC12 Go Toe-To-Toe In A Series Of Drag Races

One interesting aspect of Alonso’s Enzo is that it has carbon fiber seats wrapped in black Alcantara with red stitching and red Prancing Horse logos on the headrests. Many other Enzos left the factory with seats clad in leather, cloth, or a combination of the two.

While Alonso’s Enzo may be the most expensive to trade hands, it isn’t the lowest-mileage example we’ve seen hit the market recently. In March, a silver 2003 Ferrari Enzo was listed up for sale in Ontario, Canada with just 141 miles (227 km) on the clock.

As a reminder, the Ferrari Enzo is powered by a 6.0-liter naturally-aspirated V12 that was good for 651 hp when the car was new. This engine is mated exclusively to a six-speed automated manual transmission with paddle shifters that sends power through the rear wheels.

Images via Monaco Car Auctions/Instagram

Toyota recommends that no occupants sit in the front passenger seat of certain 2022-2023 Corolla Crosses until a fix for a faulty airbag has been implemented. It has launched a recall of 109,806 examples of the vehicle in the U.S. and Canada as a result of the fault.

The automaker is looking into non-hybrid examples of the Corolla Cross from the 2022 and 2023 model years. Of those, 96,000 are located in the United States, and 13,806 are in Canada.

Toyota says that these vehicles’ front passenger side airbags might not deploy as a result of a manufacturing error in the instrument panel where the airbag is located. If the vehicle is involved in an accident, an airbag failure significantly increases the risk of an injury, or death. The error also means that Corolla Crosses affected by this issue do not comply with all applicable regulations.

Read: Faulty Airbags Found In 2022 And 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron Models

It is not yet clear if any injuries, deaths, or accidents have been caused by this defect, and a recall notice has not yet been published by the United States’ National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A Toyota spokesperson declined to comment on incidents related to this error, or their consequences.

The nature of the production fault that caused the airbags not to deploy has not yet been explained, but Toyota says that to remedy the issue, it will replace the instrument panel that is preventing the airbag from deploying.

Toyota says that the owners of affected Corolla Crosses will be notified of this issue by late July 2023. They will be asked to return their vehicle to a dealer, where it will be inspected, and the panel will be replaced where necessary. All repairs and inspections related to this recall will be conducted at no cost to the owner.

Tesla is looking to convince Texas residents to pick up the keys to a new Model 3 by offering them one year of free overnight vehicle charging. There are a couple of catches, however.

To be eligible, Texas residents must live at an address that has a retail choice in the state and must order and collect their new Model 3 between May 26, 2023 and June 30, 2023. Furthermore, they must sign up with the carmaker’s retail electricity provider, Tesla Electric, and have to opt for the Home Charging Plan.

There’s another eligibility hurdle Texans will need to jump to qualify. Currently, Tesla Electric is only available to Tesla Powerwall owners so if you don’t have a Powerwall, you’ll have to get one.

Read: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Facelift Rendered Into Reality

The Tesla Electric Home Charging Plan normally charges Tesla owners $30 a month for unlimited overnight home charging so across a year, the incentive represents a saving of $360. It’s also worth noting that the free overnight charging is only available between 10pm and 6am.

Tesla Electric has been operating since December 2022 in the Lone Star State and is able to offer cheap overnight charging through partnerships with other electricity providers that have excess power at night due to lower demand and strong wind power, InsideEVs reports.

It remains to be seen how many people will be convinced to buy a Model 3 because of a $360 saving, however. Then there’s also the fact that Tesla is currently hard at work developing a facelifted version of the Model 3, currently known as ‘Project Highland.’ While it is not yet known when the updated EV will launch, some reports claim it could hit production as soon as September, meaning anyone who is won over by this deal could soon have an outdated Model 3.

The UK’s Greater Manchester Police have had it up to here with the antics of some rowdy Lamborghini drivers.

In an early morning tweet earlier this week, the police force said they received “multiple reports of different colored Lambos being driven anti-socially this weekend at Bolton.” They added all of the cars have been identified and said one driver thought it was a “great idea to race up to a police scene revving [their] engine loudly at 4 am.”

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For their effort, the driver was given an “s59 warning” which is when vehicles are “used in [a] manner causing alarm, distress or annoyance.” The driver was also apparently cited for driving without due care.

Roughly 12 hours later, as reported by The Sun, the police tweeted “It’s a beautiful day… to seize 2 more Lamborghinis.” The Greater Manchester Police added that you “would have thought the drivers of these vehicles would’ve learnt the lesson from their mate yesterday, but no.” 

The exact circumstances remain unclear, but police said the roadsters were seized for anti-social driving under the Police Reform Act. As a result, they were towed away on the flat bed truck.

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Ford has been teasing the Mustang GT3 for nearly a year and a half, but the wait is almost over as the car will be unveiled on June 9 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

To celebrate its impending debut, the automaker released a new teaser video showing Joey Hand putting in a few laps at Sebring. 

Ford is keeping details under wraps, but the video shows the Mustang GT3 will have a stripped out cabin that is outfitted with a roll cage and two digital displays. We can also see carbon fiber components and what appears to be an adjustable anti-lock braking system. There’s also a race-focused center console as well as a minimalist steering wheel.

More: 2024 Ford Mustang Lands With Digital Dash, Manual Gearbox, And A 5.0 V8 You Can Rev From The Keyfob

When the car was originally announced in January of 2022, Ford Performance confirmed it was being jointly developed with Multimatic. They went on to say it will feature a “5.0-liter Coyote-based V8 engine” that has “performance and packaging modifications to make it championship ready for world class GT3 endurance racing.”

Additional details are limited, but the race car is slated to have a bespoke suspension, a rear-mounted gearbox, and carbon fiber body panels. The model will also be outfitted with a specially developed aerodynamics package that includes a sizable rear wing.

We’ll learn more next month, but Ford has previously said the Mustang GT3 will compete in the 2024 International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) race season, including the 24 Hours of Daytona. The company also stated their will be a “two-car factory-backed IMSA GTD Pro works team managed by Multimatic, as well as customer Mustang race cars for the GTD class starting at Daytona in 2024.”

A Kia pickup truck to rival the likes of the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger has been confirmed for the Australian market and will arrive in 2025.

While relatively few spy shots of the vehicle have emerged over the past couple of years, Kia confirmed that it was working on two separate electric trucks last March. It revealed that one would be based on Hyundai’s E-GMP electric platform and the second truck will be focused on emerging markets. This second model is thought to be the one heading to Australia but it won’t be sold exclusively as an EV.

Kia Australia confirmed the model during its most recent meeting with local dealerships. The carmaker stated that the vehicle will be a “genuine and serious rival” to the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger, Drive reports. It is reported that Kia has purchased Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger models for benchmark testing.

More: Everything We Know About The 2025 Kia Mid-Size Truck For Global Markets, Except The USA

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While limited details about the vehicle have been confirmed, the mid-size pickup truck will allegedly have towing and carrying capacities similar to its rivals, meaning it will be able to carry a payload of up to 1,000 kg (2,200 lbs) and have a maximum tow rating of up to 3,500 kg (7,716 lbs).

Kia Australia also confirmed to dealers that the pickup will launch locally with diesel powertrains with the most likely candidate being the 2.2-liter CRDi four-cylinder turbo-diesel used for many years in the Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe. The 3.0-liter turbo-diesel of the Mohave is also a possibility. It is worth noting that an electric version of the pickup is also anticipated to be introduced at a later stage.

Underpinning the pickup will be a new ladder-frame chassis that will likely be shared with the Kia Mohave SUV sold in South Korea. Spy shots from earlier this year showed a prototype adorned with bodywork from the Mohave, including its grille, headlights, front bumper, front fenders, cabin, and front doors. It remains uncertain if this prototype was just using provisional parts or if it will indeed share many exterior components with the Mohave.

The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander will arrive at U.S. dealerships this summer to battle the Kia Telluride and Volkswagen Atlas.

While the crossover makes a good first impression and offers two different hybrid powertrains, there were naturally questions about the possibility of a plug-in hybrid Grand Highlander Prime. Unfortunately for families looking to upgrade from the RAV4 Prime, the answer appears to be no.

That will likely disappoint some consumers, but Toyota’s Lisa Materazzo said the company is “confident” in the existing hybrid options. It’s hard to argue with that belief as the Grand Highlander Hybrid is expected to return up to 34 mpg combined and that’s 11 mpg more than the thriftiest Telluride. Customers can also opt for the performance-focused Grand Highlander Hybrid Max, which has 362 hp (270 kW / 367 PS).

Review: The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Is A Jack Of All Trades, Master Of Some

Despite wearing the Highlander name, the Grand Highlander is an “entirely new model” that features unique styling inside and out. This naturally begs the question of why the company stuck with the Highlander name and didn’t just create a ‘Highlander L’ like Jeep has done with the Grand Cherokee L.

The first answer is pretty straightforward as officials told us there is “equity” in the Highlander name. However, the automaker did consider other options early on.

As for why Toyota didn’t create a Highlander L, it’s not unusual for automakers to have multiple mid-size three-row crossovers. Kia has the Sorento and Telluride, while GM has the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia – among others.

In Toyota’s case, officials told us the Highlander and Grand Highlander target different consumers. In particular, the larger of the two will appeal to buyers looking for more space and a third-row that can easily accommodate adults.

As for how the Grand Highlander will impact the rest of Toyota’s lineup, officials acknowledged the crossover will likely cannibalize some sales from the Highlander and Sienna. Despite this, the company believes there’s still a market for minivans.

Pictures: Michael Gauthier/CarScoops

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed new rules that would require nearly all light vehicles in the U.S. to be equipped with an Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system. The federal organization predicts that the move would save more than 360 lives per year.

“Today, we take an important step forward to save lives and make our roadways safer for all Americans,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said. “Just as lifesaving innovations from previous generations like seat belts and airbags have helped improve safety, requiring automatic emergency braking on cars and trucks would keep all of us safer on our roads.”

As proposed, the rules would require automobiles with a gross vehicle weight of less than 10,000 lbs (4,536 kg) to feature an AEB system within three years of the publication of the final rule, which is now set to undergo a 60-day public comment period before being finalized.

Read: U.S. Regulators Propose New Tests For Pedestrian Safety Tech

Automatic Emergency Braking systems apply the brakes automatically when the vehicle determines that a collision is imminent. That can help avoid a crash entirely, or can at the very least reduce its severity. Although as many as 90 percent of new vehicles in the U.S. are equipped with an AEB system, regulators want to set minimum standards to improve their effectiveness, especially at night.

“We’ve seen the benefits of the AEB system in some passenger vehicles already even at lower speeds, and we want to expand the use of the technology to save even more lives,” said Ann Calson, NHTSA’s chief counsel. “That’s why our proposed rule would require all cars to be able to stop and avoid contact with a vehicle in front of them up to 62 miles per hour.”

In addition, new vehicles would also need pedestrian AEB systems. The rules would also require that this technology be able to recognize pedestrians and avoid them, even at night. All cars will be required to be able to avoid a pedestrian at a speed of up to 37 mph (60 km/h), the Associated Press reports.

The new rule is being introduced as part of the Department of Transportation’s National Roadway Safety Strategy, which was launched to address what it describes as a “crisis in traffic fatalities and serious injuries.”

NHTSA predicts that its new proposed rule will save nearly one life per day, and will reduce injuries by at least 24,000 annually.

In one fell swoop, Ford unveiled the 2024 Ranger and Ranger Raptor at an event earlier this month. Now, a “Body Builders Layout Book” has revealed a Tremor variant is on the horizon.

Posted on Ranger6G, the document mentions a Ranger Tremor Crew Cab 4X4 and says it will ride on 17-inch wheels wrapped in meatier all-terrain tires. It goes on to suggest the truck will have a lift as well as a GVWR of 6,790 lbs (3,080 kg).

That isn’t much to go on, but the outgoing Ranger Tremor was designed to provide drivers with improved off-road capability without sacrificing the “everyday drivability, payload and towing capacity Ranger owners expect.” As part of this effort, the truck has a lifted suspension, retuned springs, a more relaxed anti-roll bar, and FOX 2.0 monotube dampers with rear piggyback reservoirs.

More: 2024 Ford Ranger Arrives In America With Ruggedly Good Looks, New 315 HP EcoBoost V6

Besides the suspension tweaks, the truck has underbody protection and 32-inch Continental General Grabber all-terrain tires. They’re joined by a locking rear differential, Trail Control, a Terrain Management System, and an extra 0.8 inches (20 mm) of ground clearance.

How much of this will carryover to the redesigned Ranger Tremor remains to be seen, but the model should appeal to those looking for something more extreme than the Ranger FX4. The truck should also be far more affordable than the Ranger Raptor, which starts at $56,960.

Besides mentioning a Tremor variant, the document indicated the upcoming 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 engine will be offered exclusively with four-wheel drive. It’s slated to arrive this fall with an output of 315 hp (235 kW / 319 PS) and 400 lb-ft (542 Nm) of torque.

EV conversions of classic cars are becoming more and more popular as we move into the zero-emission era with potential limitations for ICE-powered models in the future. However, there are also some critics that want to preserve the authenticity of the original models. Thankfully, Electrogenic answers both needs as their new “drop-in” EV conversion kit for the classic Jaguar E-Type is fully reversible and fits right into the existing car’s packaging while being compact and lightweight.

The first EV-converted example of the iconic British model is a 1962 Jaguar E-Type Roadster Series 1. The gorgeous exterior and interior remain unchanged, with the exception of the instrument cluster which has been repurposed to display EV-specific info. Even the tailpipes retain their position below the sexy tail so it is hard to tell that this E-Type runs on electricity if not given away by the silent operation. The important changes happen under the skin, improving the performance and environmental credentials of the vehicle.

More: Electrogenic Delivers Its First Plug-And-Play, Reversible Porsche 911 EV Conversion Kit

The electric powertrain is neatly tucked in the engine bay, with other components placed under the cargo area at the back, in the fuel tank, and in all of the empty spaces throughout the cabin. The electric motor produces 160 hp (120 kW / 163 PS) and a healthy 620 Nm (460 lb-ft) of torque, sending power to the rear wheels through a single-speed, fixed ratio transmission that allows for a 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) sprint in under 6 seconds. The driver has access to Eco, Sport, and Traffic modes, alongside regenerative braking.

There are various battery options available for the vehicle, providing capacities of 43 kW, 48 kW, or 63 kW. These options offer driving ranges of 150 miles (241 km), 160 miles (258 km), and 200 miles (322 km) respectively. Additionally, all battery options are compatible with CCS rapid charging, allowing for a full charge in as little as 50 minutes. Electrogenic claims that the weight distribution has been carefully optimized to ensure natural handling. Interestingly, despite the inclusion of battery cells, the E43 and E48 variants are lighter than the standard ICE-powered E-Type, while the E63 variant weighs about the same.

Electrogenic’s EV conversion kit is specifically designed to be compatible with all Jaguar E-Type models, including Series 1, 2, and 3 in both Coupe and Roadster variants. The conversion package is engineered to ensure ease of installation by a qualified technician and can be entirely reversed if desired. This means that owners have the flexibility to restore their E-Type to its original condition at any point in the future without compromising its resale value.

American customers interested in the upcoming Alfa Romeo Tonale have a lot of valuable information to go over today. That’s because the automaker revealed the plug-in hybrid crossover’s official EPA fuel economy ratings.

According to American officials, the Tonale will be able to go 33 miles (53 km) on electric power alone, and it gets an MPGe rating of 77. Meanwhile, its four-cylinder engine gets a combined fuel economy rating of 29 MPG, and the crossover will be able to go up to 360 miles (579 km) with a full tank and battery.

The electric range “will allow many of our customers to drive their daily commutes without tapping the fuel tank,” said Larry Dominique, SVP, head of Alfa Romeo North America. “The Alfa Romeo Tonale represents the beginning of our transformation to greater electrification while staying true to the performance characteristics our customers expect from the brand.”

Read: US-Spec Alfa Romeo Tonale Goes Into Production, Arrives In June For $42,995

Alfa Romeo calls the Tonale the most efficient vehicle in its segment, thanks to its 1.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. On its own, it makes 180 hp (134 kW/182 PS), but with the help of an electric motor on the rear axle and a 15.5 kWh battery pack, the powertrain has a total system output of 285 hp (212 kW/289 PS) and 347 lb-ft (470 Nm) of torque. That should allow the Tonale to reach 60 mph (96 km/h) from a standstill in less than six seconds, and hit a top speed of 130 mph (209 km/h).

For American consumers, Alfa Romeo will offer the Tonale in three trim levels: Sprint, Ti, and Veloce. Prices start $44,995 ($1,595 destination charge included) for the Sprint, rising to $46,590 for the Ti, and finally to $49,090 for the Veloce trim.

Despite being a plug-in hybrid, the Tonale will not be eligible for American federal tax credits, because it is made at Stellantis’ Pomigliano d’Arco assembly plant in Italy. However, American-bound models are already being shipped to dealers, Alfa Romeo says.

A raft of new details about the three first-generation Tesla Roadsters found abandoned in shipping containers in China have emerged and they reveal some very interesting facts.

An online auction for the trio was opened in early May and has already attracted plenty of interest, so much so that a high bid of $2 million was placed for all three on May 30. At first, it was thought that one of the Roadsters was a base model while the two others were Sport variants but it has since been revealed that all three are Sport models.

As of May 24, the seller, Gruber Motors, also discovered that a large number of parts were found in the shipping containers. Included among these parts are 4 wheels and tires, headlight assemblies, lots of small pieces of trim, and adding to the intrigue is that many of these parts reference VIN 1185. The Tesla Roadster with VIN 1185 has not been located and is thought to have been part of this shipment, leading to a suggestion that it may have been destined to be assembled in China. The mystery isn’t completely solved, however, as the chassis for VIN 1185 has not been found.

Read: Trio Of Brand-New Tesla Roadsters Found Abandoned In A Shipping Container After 10 Years

Recently discovered shipping information for the three Tesla Roadsters has also revealed that they were purchased by a research and development center for an unnamed Chinese car manufacturer that went bankrupt. It is believed that this company purchased the trio for reverse engineering and planned to disassemble them.

One slight nuisance with the trio is that the keys for them are missing. The keys had been held by the manager at the port office but he has since passed away and they cannot be found. As such, the seller will replace the keys if necessary.

The auction was originally scheduled to end on May 26 but has been extended to June 2. As of May 30, the highest bid for all three stood at $2 million. The cars will be moved into new shipping containers in the coming days and will be shipped either directly to the winning bidder or to Dubai, where regulations do not require viewing permits to show them to prospective buyers.

Volkswagen is taking the Golf R to new extremes with an all-new special edition dubbed the 333 that was introduced in Germany.

Based on the Golf R Performance, the Golf R 333 features a Lime Yellow Metallic exterior that contrasts with a black roof and black 19-inch wheels wrapped in semi-slick tires. They’re joined by LED Matrix headlights, “333” graphics, and an Akrapovič exhaust system with titanium silencers.

The cabin is more restrained, but buyers will find Nappa leather sport seats, a Harman Kardon premium audio system, and a sequentially numbered badge on the dashboard. We can also see carbon fiber-like trim, gloss black accents, and blue contrast stitching.

More: VW Golf R 20 Years Edition Debuts As The Fastest R-Branded Model To Ever Lap The Nurburgring

Volkswagen noted the car comes with an assortment of driver assistance systems including adaptive cruise control with stop and go. It’s joined by Lane Assist, Emergency Assist, Travel Assist, and a rear view camera system.

Power is provided by a familiar turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 329 hp (245 kW / 333 PS) and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque. This enables the model to accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 4.6 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 168 mph (270 km/h). Those numbers carryover from the Golf R Performance and we can assume the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel drive system do as well.

Only 333 units will be made and German customers can order the model on June 2nd. Production is slated to begin in September and deliveries will start the following month.

However, there’s a sizable caveat as pricing begins at €76,410 ($81,291) in Germany. That’s an outrageous number, especially when you consider the similar Golf R Performance starts at €57,985 ($49,785).