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2025-03-11
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Releases & Reviews
With 328 horsepower (245 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) from its 2.0 L turbo-four, the refreshed S3 channels even more energy through all four wheels. Sharper suspension and a torque-vectoring rear differential amplify its cornering prowess. Interior updates include new lighting elements and tech upgrades for a premium feel.
[Throttle House] The supercharged 6.2 L V8 unleashes 682 horsepower (509 kW) and 653 lb-ft (885 Nm) in this towering SUV, delivering surprising speed and drama. Magnetic dampers preserve ride comfort over 24-inch wheels, while all-wheel drive helps tame the torque. It’s an unapologetic display of American luxury and performance.
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Technology, Market Data & Analysis
Rumors suggest Audi will revive the R8 as a plug-in hybrid with 907 horsepower (677 kW), possibly sharing Lamborghini’s 10,000 rpm V8 and three-motor setup. Expected around 2027, it could inherit motorsports DNA while maintaining a mid-engine platform. This bold move contrasts Audi’s earlier hints at an all-electric halo car.
Xiaomi’s integrated ecosystem allowed it to quickly release the SU7 EV sedan, selling 135,000 units in China within a year. By leveraging domestic supply chains and robust state support, the tech giant entered automotive production more smoothly than Apple. Its car seamlessly links with Xiaomi’s broad smart-home network.
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Car Culture
German tuner Loder1899 plans to recreate the off-road Shelby Mustang immortalized by Pierce Brosnan. Based on a modern Shelby GT350, the proposed build would get rally-inspired suspension, extra lights, and up to 820 horsepower (611 kW). If enough interest arises, this nostalgic tribute could enter production for adventurous enthusiasts.
McLaren’s W1 prototype boasts 1,258 horsepower (939 kW) and 988 lb-ft (1,340 Nm) from its twin-turbo V8. Featuring advanced active aerodynamics, a carbon fiber chassis, and a 3,000 lb (1,361 kg) curb weight, it aims for extreme agility. Jay Leno explores its F1-inspired suspension and tech before full production begins.
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Miscellaneous
While Ford abandoned most sedans in the U.S. and Europe, the Taurus and Mondeo endure in other markets. Offered with 1.5- or 2.0-liter EcoBoost engines, top trims reach 239 horsepower (178 kW) through front-wheel drive. These models reflect the brand’s global strategy of catering to regional demand for traditional cars.
CCTV video from Brazil shows a Chevy Montana crashing into a parked Honda HR-V, narrowly missing two pedestrians. Miraculously, nobody was injured despite the truck flipping onto its wheels. Police report the driver was simply rushing to work, turning a near tragedy into a lucky escape with only vehicle damage.
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Quick Links
Ram may reintroduce its 5.7-liter Hemi and debut a 6.4-liter V8 for the half-ton, with a possible new supercharged TRX rumored to exceed 707 horsepower (527 kW), according to a leaked email from dealers.
Spy shots reveal a redesigned cabin for the C8 Corvette, dropping the center-stack button strip and likely introducing the 1,200 horsepower (895 kW) hybrid Zora flagship for the 2026 lineup.
Powered by up to 1,019 horsepower (761 kW), Porsche’s Taycan Turbo GT set a 1:42.1 lap record for production EVs at Brazil’s Interlagos, edging out the track time of a 911 Turbo S.
In this 18 minute watch from carwow, four BMW M3 and M4 generations, including the new G82 M4 CS, face off in a thrilling quarter-mile drag showdown and rolling race.
Jaguar’s futuristic Type 00 EV concept hit the streets of Paris in a new blue color and teased design cues for a 956 horsepower (713 kW) four-door GT, slated to debut in late 2025.
How many can we get running IN A DAY? Opel GT baby Corvettes: Will It (they?) Run? (24 minute watch)
[Hagerty] Multiple Opel GT ‘baby Corvettes’ are revived within a single day, showing how to restore decades-old classics to running condition.
[Redline Reviews] The new Toyota Crown Signia combines hybrid efficiency and a sleek wagon-inspired shape, delivering around 38 mpg (6 L/100km) and a premium cabin for crossover shoppers.
Car and Driver pits three off-road midsize pickups—Chevy's 310 hp (231 kW) Colorado ZR2 Bison, Ford’s 405 hp (302 kW) Ranger Raptor, and Toyota’s 326 hp (243 kW) Tacoma TRD Pro—head-to-head in sandy desert tests.
MotorTrend’s new list spotlights dependable premium SUVs from unexpected brands—including multiple BMW crossovers—shaking the notion that Lexus alone dominates the reliability game.
Volvo’s CEO suggests the brand’s iconic wagons may be phased out in favor of crossovers and hatchbacks, citing lower production costs and higher consumer demand for SUVs.
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