Bentley is headed to the GP Ice Race in Zell am See, Austria with a modded W12-powered Continental GT, featuring a livery inspired by the 2019 Pikes Peak car. Power comes from the previously-mentioned 6.0-liter twin turbo W12 unit, delivering 626 HP (635 PS) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque to the road. In […]
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The next-generation Renault Kangoo compact van will launch in autumn this year, not long after its arch-rival, the fifth-gen VW Caddy, arrives in dealerships across Europe. Previewed by the Kangoo ZE Concept last year, the 2021 Renault Kangoo has not been seen in public until now, at least not in cargo van guise. That changes […]
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Honda is closing in on the European debut of its e electric car and has recently organized the media drive event in Valencia, Spain. That was a good opportunity for the 2020 Honda e to star in a fresh photo shoot and new presentation videos. The Japanese automaker has also dropped full details on its […]
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BMW’s vice president for hydrogen, fuel cell technology, and vehicle projects, Dr. Jürgen Guldner, believes the cost of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will plummet in the coming years. He says hydrogen-powered models could become as cheap as ICE-powered vehicles within five years. While speaking with The Telegraph about the automaker’s fuel-cell plans, Guldner revealed work […]
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Renault’s board is having a meeting today in order to approve Luca de Meo as the company’s new CEO, according to the latest reports. Citing sources with knowledge of the matter and a report from French newspaper Le Figaro, Reuters says that the board meeting has not yet been called as the timing is still […]
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The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is in for its first mid-cycle refresh and our spy photographers snapped a prototype with the front and rear ends all covered up. Set to replace the outgoing iteration, which has been in production since the end of 2017, the compact crossover that slots between the ASX (Outlander Sport in North […]
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Bentley has showcased a special Continental GT in the ski town of Kitzbühel, Austria and it looks ready to tackle some seriously harsh conditions. A host of modifications differentiate this Continental GT from the ones you’d usually see rolling through the glitzy streets of Beverly Hills. For starters, it features a bespoke wrap incorporating bright […]
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What’s faster in a straight line; the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 or the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat? This video answers that question. During Jason Cammisa’s recent test of the flagship Ford Mustang at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, the two animalistic muscle cars were lined up for a sprint down the quarter-mile. The runway where the […]
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Four brothers from Atlanta, who are all under the age of 12, are living out their entrepreneurial dreams. The young business owners are the boys behind the gourmet baked goods brand Yummy Brothers, 11Alive reported. The Billingslea brothers—5-year-old Micah, 7-year-old Caleb, 9-year-old Isaiah and 11-year-old Joshua—started baking cookies as a hobby. They would use recipes […]
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Just a few days after a 2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette had its wheels jacked on a street in Detroit’s West Village, at least two fake Facebook Marketplace advertisements promising a set of C8 wheels have gone online. The first advertisement is perhaps the most bizarre as it doesn’t include any photos of the alleged wheels […]
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A Maryland-based entrepreneur wants to ensure that consumers can get their natural haircare fix on the go. Beauty innovator Cindy Tawiah created the first automated natural haircare vending machine that includes products from her company Diva by Cindy, Atlanta Daily World reported. The registered nurse-turned-entrepreneur opened a hair salon in 2004 and launched her haircare […]
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The new Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V, which are rumored to carry the “Blackwing” moniker, won’t feature Cadillac’s twin-turbo 4.2-liter V8, but according to Muscle Cars and Trucks, will be available with six-speed manual transmissions. As car manufacturers continue to eliminate stick shifts from their model ranges, Cadillac will ensure its new performance models appeal to […]
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A prototype of what may or may not be the Mk8 VW Golf R has been photographed in the midst of testing before the car’s unveiling later this year. This alleged prototype, shared by cochespias on Instagram, was said to have been snapped at the Applus IDIADA proving ground near Barcelona, Spain and from the […]
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The racial wealth gap in America is gradually widening. According to a study released by Prosperity Now and the Institute for Policy Studies, if economic disparities persist the median wealth of Black families could drop to zero by 2053. Social entrepreneur Chloe McKenzie is on a mission to level the playing field for Black women […]
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Three-row crossovers and SUVs have exploded in popularity, but Jeep hasn’t sold one in the United States since the Commander went out of production in 2010. That’s about to change as spy photographers have snapped pictures of an all-new three-row crossover which is slated to go into production later this year. Little is known about […]
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Following a preview earlier this month, Hyundai has officially aired their Super Bowl commercial called “Smaht Pahk.” Designed to troll Boston / Massachusetts accents and promote the 2020 Sonata at the same time, the spot stars a number of local celebrities. As you can see in the clip, Chris Evans comes across someone trying to […]
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Following in the footsteps of the regular MINI hatch, Convertible and Clubman, the second generation of the Countryman is up next for a mid-cycle update and which should be revealed either in Geneva this March or in Paris later in September. Spied testing near the Arctic Circle, the prototype pictured here continues to hide its […]
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has introduced their new Uconnect 5 infotainment system which is based on Android. Billed as the “most advanced Uconnect system ever,” it’s up to five times faster than its predecessor. The significant speed boost can be chalked up to a new Atlantis architecture and an upgraded 50K MIP chip. The system also […]
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Ford faced immediate backlash after suggesting an electric crossover could be called the Mach 1. The company later backtracked and named the model the Mustang Mach E, but they apparently haven’t given up on the idea of reviving the Mach 1. Caught undergoing testing in Michigan, this high-performance Mustang has a revised grille that features honeycomb […]
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Source: xiaoling sun / Getty The University of Richmond has become the latest institution of education that has faced backlash for a racist atmosphere. According to WRIC, police say they’re investigating three incidents that occurred on campus late last week. MORE: Cops Called On Black Student At College With History Of Racism The university’s freshman […]
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Rivian has said that prices for its all-electric R1T and R1S will be lower than initially expected, Reuters reports. While showcasing prototypes of the R1T and R1S at a recent event in Mill Valley, California over the weekend, Rivian founder and chief executive R.J. Scaringe said a mid-range R1T will start at around $69,000. That’s […]
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The updated Off-Roader AT32 is Nissan’s toughest-ever Navara truck, built to be more efficient and “better to drive, without compromising its class-leading off-road ability.” It was built through an ongoing partnership between the Japanese brand and Icelandic off-road experts Arctic Trucks, adding the full aluminum underbody shielding, now resulting in a set of new 31.6′ […]
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