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2024-12-20

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Releases & Reviews

The Rivian R2 Is the $45,000 Affordable Baby Rivian (19 minute watch)

Rivian’s upcoming R2 SUV is a smaller, more affordable sibling to the R1S, starting at $45,000. At 185 inches (4.7m) in length, it matches the Tesla Model Y in size while retaining Rivian’s distinctive styling. Its minimalist yet adventurous interior features creative storage solutions and camping-friendly tech like a powered tent controller, making it a compelling choice for outdoor enthusiasts.

Corvette C8 ZR1 Is the Quickest Corvette Ever: Chevy Reveals 0-60 Time (6 minute read)

The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 sets a new benchmark with a 0-60 mph sprint of 2.3 seconds, thanks to its 1,064-hp (1,079 PS) twin-turbo V8. Capable of a 9.6-second quarter-mile at 150 mph (241 km/h), this C8 variant marries immense speed with Chevrolet’s proven chassis engineering. Its performance challenges top competitors and cements its legacy as the fastest Corvette to date.

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Technology, Market Data & Analysis

Volkswagen May Not Close German Factories After All (4 minute read)

Volkswagen is negotiating a plan to keep its German factories open until 2030, despite financial pressures. Concessions might include shifting Golf production to Mexico and halting VW-branded EVs in Zwickau. These moves could avert major strikes while reshaping the automaker’s global strategy.

2024 IIHS Top Safety Picks Announced (3 minute read)

The IIHS reveals its 2024 Top Safety Picks, highlighting vehicles like the Honda Accord, Toyota Prius, and Tesla Model Y for exceptional crash safety and advanced tech. Mazda dominates with several awards across SUVs and sedans, showcasing the brand’s commitment to safety innovation.

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Car Culture

Is the 1969 Chevy Camaro SS 396 a Better Muscle Car Than a Ford Mustang? (21 minute watch)

A deep dive into the 1969 Chevy Camaro SS 396 explores its legacy as a muscle car icon. Sporting a 396 cubic inch (6.5L) V8 with 375 hp (380 PS), the Camaro impresses with style and performance. The video contrasts it against the Ford Mustang, celebrating an era of fierce competition.

FIRST DRIVE: TWR Supercat – 650bhp V12 Jag XJS On The Road! (18 minute watch)

The TWR Supercat reimagines the Jaguar XJS with a brutalist aesthetic and a 5.6L supercharged V12 delivering 650 bhp (659 PS) and 544 lb-ft (737 Nm) of torque. This restomod masterpiece combines heritage and innovation, featuring a six-speed manual gearbox and cutting-edge suspension for thrilling drives.

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Miscellaneous

The 2025 Nissan Murano Isn’t Bad, It’s Just Disappointing (5 minute read)

The redesigned 2025 Nissan Murano gets mixed reviews for its upgraded interior and sharper styling. Despite improvements like dual 12.3-inch displays and plush seating, its lackluster driving dynamics and uninspired turbocharged engine fail to impress. Its 241-hp (244 PS), 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) engine delivers moderate performance. Starting at $41,860, it faces stiff competition from rivals offering better value and design.

Honda Teases Two New Zero EV Prototypes (5 minute read)

Honda’s upcoming Zero EV prototypes, debuting at CES 2025, promise a “thin, light, and wise” approach to electric vehicles. The futuristic Saloon and Space-Hub concepts highlight Honda’s ambitions, incorporating automated driving and an advanced system-on-a-chip.

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Electric Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman Are Stuck in Development Hell: Report (3 minute read)

Porsche’s attempt to electrify the mid-engine 718 models has been delayed due to challenges with battery design and weight distribution, risking a production timeline set for late 2025.

The VW VR6 Engine Is Officially Dead After 34 Years (4 minute read)

Volkswagen has produced its final VR6 engine, an iconic narrow-angle V6 used in everything from GTIs to luxury sedans and even RVs, marking the end of an era.

Ford secures $9.63 billion federal loan for U.S. battery plants (5 minute read)

Ford and SK On will use this record-setting loan to build three massive EV battery plants in Kentucky and Tennessee, aiming for a combined capacity of 120-gigawatt hours annually.

Cupra President Wayne Griffiths Tells Us Why Spain’s Hottest Car Brand Wants to Come to the U.S. (6 minute watch)

Wayne Griffiths explains how Cupra, Europe’s fastest-growing car brand, plans to leverage its performance heritage and bold designs to make a U.S. debut by 2030.

This Nissan Leaf Hides a 13,000-RPM Superbike Engine. Meet the Man Who Built It (4 minute read)

Derek Young turned a used Nissan Leaf into a 324-horsepower (329 PS) AWD hybrid by adding a Kawasaki ZX-10R superbike engine, creating a unique mix of EV efficiency and visceral performance.

iPhone Maker Foxconn Wants To Buy Nissan Stake As Merger Talks With Honda Continue (5 minute read)

Foxconn’s interest in Nissan could accelerate a potential merger with Honda, aiming to streamline resources and bolster EV manufacturing capabilities.

Stellantis Invests $2.1B To Build 3 New Alfa Romeos, Jeep Compass And More In Italy (4 minute read)

The investment will expand production of EV and hybrid models in Italy, including new Alfa Romeo and Jeep vehicles, while securing jobs at all Italian plants.

BMW Used a Secret Full-Electric M2 Prototype to Test EV Performance (3 minute read)

BMW’s “The Beast” M2 prototype helped engineers refine performance EV systems, laying the groundwork for future electric M models with quad-motor setups.

2026 Honda Prelude Interior Previewed in Prototype Form (3 minute read)

The revived Prelude will feature a hybrid powertrain and a Civic-inspired interior with upgraded paddle shifters, a push-button gear selector, and a new “S+” drive mode for enhanced engagement.