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Lanzador reveal, Ferrari's pillylinders, lowball C8 Corvette
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2025-03-14
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Releases & Reviews
The ADX is a subcompact luxury SUV based on the Honda HR-V, featuring a 190 hp (142 kW) turbo engine paired with a CVT and optional all-wheel drive. It starts at $36,350, topping out near $43,350, offering improved styling, upscale materials, and refined ride tuning.
Previewing Lamborghini’s first electric 2+2, the Lanzador offers up to 1,340 hp (1,000 kW) via dual motors and all-wheel drive. Its shape blends Urus styling with a grand-tourer stance and advanced aerodynamics. A sleek cockpit and flexible cargo space signal a new era of everyday Lamborghini performance.
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Technology, Market Data & Analysis
Mercedes’ new electric CLA delivers up to 349 hp (260 kW), an 85 kWh battery, and 492 miles (792 km) of range. Built on an 800-volt platform, it recharges quickly and will spawn hybrid variants soon. Inside, a wide-screen dash and advanced software signal Mercedes’ digital future.
Ferrari’s new patent reveals an unusual oval piston design aimed at saving space and improving performance. By reshaping the cylinders and using articulated connecting rods, engineers hope to reduce engine length for better packaging and handling. The concept echoes older experiments, yet its viability remains to be seen.
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Car Culture
BMW is celebrating 50 years of its iconic Art Cars by sending them on a global tour. From the original 3.0 CSL by Alexander Calder to modern creations by Jeff Koons, these 20 rolling artworks reflect decades of cultural crossover. Select models will appear at exhibitions worldwide throughout the year.
Henry Catchpole of Hagerty drives the storied Heigo Porsche 911, a once-lost rally icon built by Porsche engineers in 1979. It inspired Walter Röhrl’s early rally efforts before vanishing for decades. Now restored, it blends classic 911 handling with a raw motorsport pedigree in true vintage style.
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Miscellaneous
An unexpected surplus of roughly 5,500 unsold C8 Corvettes is prompting some dealers to drop prices and offer incentives. Even well-equipped models might be had closer to their original MSRP, with certain buyers qualifying for extra discounts. This shift represents a rare buyer's market for America’s mid-engine sports car.
Honda’s 2025 Civic Si retains its daily usability and fun, channeling 200 hp (149 kW) and 192 lb-ft (260 Nm) through a six-speed manual. Now vying with the more powerful Hyundai Elantra N, it still appeals for refined ride and fair pricing. Fans praise its lively handling and strong legacy.
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Stackable Lucid incentives combine with a $7,500 federal tax credit to drop the Air Pure’s effective price to $52,470, enabling a 36-month lease at $510 monthly with 0 down.
An iSeeCars study shows battery-electric vehicles depreciating 15% year over year—led by the Porsche Taycan’s 26.6% plunge—vastly outpacing the 0.5% drop in traditional gasoline models and signaling bargains for used-EV shoppers.
carwow tours Dubai’s First Motors, revealing a $147 million trove of hypercars—from 1,000 hp (746 kW) McLarens to limited-run 6.5-liter V12 Lamborghinis—and showcases rare collectibles like the Mercedes-AMG One.
The agency plans to roll back rules requiring most cars to have zero tailpipe emissions by 2032, claiming deregulation lowers consumer costs but sparking fierce criticism from environmental groups and some automakers.
Ford’s newly revealed North American Heritage Fleet features nearly 50 iconic and concept models—from a one-off V-10 Mustang to 2000s-era GT prototypes—highlighting the brand’s storied design and racing legacy.
Car and Driver previews upcoming vehicles—spanning performance icons, electric models, and next-gen SUVs—slated for release by 2029, highlighting significant design evolutions and new powertrains shaping the industry’s future.
Despite multiple broken bones and no cellphone service, a 41-year-old driver stayed alive for six days by wringing ditch water from her hoodie, until road workers discovered her car hidden below the roadway.
Although Porsche will discontinue the gasoline Macan by 2026, the automaker is evaluating a separate, large combustion SUV with potential hybrid options, aiming to broaden its lineup before the decade’s end.
Top Gear anticipates Porsche’s upcoming 911 “flagship” could be a hybrid GT2 with power eclipsing the Turbo lineup, promising a fearsome track weapon poised to “raise the bar” in supercar performance.
This meticulously built 1999 R34 Skyline GT-R incorporates rare NISMO hardware and upgraded twin turbos, delivering 520 hp (388 kW) while capturing the spirit of Nissan’s legendary performance heritage.
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