Monday, 2 August 2021

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Volvo Bringing Its 48-Volt Mild-Hybrid Tech To 2022 U.S. Models

Posted: 02 Aug 2021 03:57 AM PDT

Volvo's new B5 and B6 models will be more efficient than the current T5 and T6 powertrains.

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VW CEO Hints That They Might Consider Taking Porsche Public

Posted: 02 Aug 2021 02:55 AM PDT

Quizzed about a possible Porsche IPO, VW boss Herbert Diess hinted that it could be one of the group's options.

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Aussie Company Unveils Hydrogen Pickup Based On The Ford Ranger

Posted: 02 Aug 2021 01:56 AM PDT

H2X Global will start converting Ford Rangers to hydrogen in September.

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Alpine’s Esteban Ocon Secures Maiden F1 Win After A Dramatic Hungarian Grand Prix

Posted: 02 Aug 2021 12:54 AM PDT

A rain-soaked Hungaroring led to an action-packed shake up of a race from start to finish.

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Can The Tesla Model X Beat An 83 HP Fiat Panda Cross In An Off-Roading Competition?

Posted: 01 Aug 2021 06:21 PM PDT

The Tesla Model X takes on the Fiat Panda Cross to see if big and powerful is better than small and light.

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This Rare Vixen 21 SE RV Has The Supercharged V6 Of A Buick Riviera

Posted: 01 Aug 2021 05:14 PM PDT

With a 240 hp supercharged Buick V6, the Vixen 21 SE is much faster than the 115 hp, BMW-powered TD.

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New Coilovers And Wheels Transform This Tesla Model 3 Performance

Posted: 01 Aug 2021 04:10 PM PDT

Senner Tuning has equipped the Model 3 Performance with KW Variant 3 coilovers and lightweight rims.

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Get The Ins And Outs Of The 2022 BR-Z, Which Subaru Claims Is The World’s Lightest RWD Sports Car

Posted: 01 Aug 2021 03:03 PM PDT

Get an up-close look at the BRZ's revised looks and what lies under the hood.

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Toyota Lobbied US Lawmakers Against EVs; Is It Time They Changed Their Stance?

Posted: 01 Aug 2021 02:00 PM PDT

Toyota believes that hydrogen cars, not electric vehicles, are the future; still, they announced that they'll launch 15 EVs by 2025.

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Forged Vs Ferrari: Replica Makers Get To See Their Fauxrari 458 Next To The Real Deal

Posted: 01 Aug 2021 12:49 PM PDT

Based on a hacked up Porsche Boxster, the guys behind this replica get to see where they got it right and where they need rework.

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Gearbox Goofs: Manual Mercedes SL, Gated-Shift Ferrari With No Clutch, CVT-Equipped F1 Car And More

Posted: 01 Aug 2021 11:38 AM PDT

We take a look at the transmission oddballs including the one-off two-pedal Ferrari F40 and a seven-speed C4 Corvette..

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QOTD: Which Brands Should Be Put Out Of Their Misery?

Posted: 01 Aug 2021 10:29 AM PDT

As we ask what brands could be put to rest next, we look back at some we've lost along the way.

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Sunday, 1 August 2021

Carscoops | Newsletter

Carscoops | Newsletter

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Want A New Toyota? Here’s What’s Best Suited To You According To Your Star Sign

Posted: 01 Aug 2021 03:53 AM PDT

Which sign is better suited to a GR Yaris or a GR 86 and which would be better off with a Mirai?.

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Frank Stephenson Analyzes And Gives Us His Take On The Lotus Emira

Posted: 01 Aug 2021 02:47 AM PDT

The legendary designer shares his thoughts on the new Lotus sports car's styling and shows what he would change.

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How And Why Formula E Decided To Run Its London E-Prix In A Convention Center

Posted: 01 Aug 2021 01:38 AM PDT

Like some go-kart tracks, London's recent E-Prix took place indoors and over two storeys, which was actually quite difficult to pull off.

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Toyota Yaris ECOVan Is A Small Commercial Vehicle With Hybrid Powertrain, Plenty Of Cargo Space

Posted: 01 Aug 2021 12:29 AM PDT

The commercial version of the Toyota Yaris was unveiled in Spain and can fit 720 lt of cargo.

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This Is How Much Quicker The Tesla Model S Plaid Is Than The Porsche Taycan Turbo S

Posted: 31 Jul 2021 06:21 PM PDT

The Tesla Model S Plaid has one extra motor and almost 300 hp more than the Porsche Taycan Turbo S.

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Honda Is Offering Paw-Decorated Accessories For Dog People’s Cars In Japan

Posted: 31 Jul 2021 05:15 PM PDT

Apart from cosmetic decorations, like paw wheel center caps and geabox knobs, there are also accessories for transporting your pet.

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Military Humvee Is Having Its Engine Swapped For An EV Drivetrain

Posted: 31 Jul 2021 04:08 PM PDT

With the batteries out of a Tesla Model X and the motor out of an airport pushback tractor, this Humvee should perform better than stock.

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This 2022 Genesis GV70 Was Driven Just 179 Miles Before Crashing

Posted: 31 Jul 2021 03:04 PM PDT

Fortunately, the powertrain of this 2022 Genesis GV70 doesn't appear to have been damaged.

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Keep Your Overpriced E30 M3, This Modified S54-Powered BMW 3-Series Looks Way More Fun

Posted: 31 Jul 2021 01:59 PM PDT

This E46 M3-engined 3-Series has 333 hp and will cost you a whole lot less than an E30 M3.

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Say Hello To The New Pinnacle Of Luxury: The Mercedes-Maybach S680

Posted: 31 Jul 2021 12:50 PM PDT

Should you go for something from Rolls or Bentley, or would you be better of with the Maybach?.

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Hong Kong Drivers Get A Nasty Muddy Surprise For Stopping On Highway

Posted: 31 Jul 2021 11:39 AM PDT

The interior of the minivan will definitely prove to be particularly difficult to clean.

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Ferrari Purosangue SUV: Here’s What We Know And What It’s Got To Beat

Posted: 31 Jul 2021 10:27 AM PDT

The Purosangue is a high-riding, four-door Ferrari fit for a (royal) family. Just don't call it an SUV.

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