Merry Christmas! Look at what I saw today: Anyone looking for a baby Jeep? It doesn’t look (too) out of place next to these larger cars I guess at this dealer... Lol! Hey, a sale is a sale.
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Sunday, December 25, 2022
Friday, December 23, 2022
Wasp Spray: Say Goodbye to the Kia Stinger After 2023
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| The Kia Stinger was introduced for the 2018 model year. 2023 will be its last. |
It’s been rumored for some time, but now the inevitable is confirmed and the 'sedanapocalypse' rolls on.
The Kia Stinger is no more after the 2023 model year - its sales have always been lukewarm, but Kia's new EV6 and other popular SUV options likely put the nail in the coffin more than this car having a "Kia" badge on the front did. Still, the Kia Stinger has been a really key model for brand in their quest to turn around their market image since it was introduced for the 2018 model year. The Stinger is positioned as a sporty, upscale, entry-level luxury sedan competitor to the likes of the BMW 3 and 4-series, Audi A4 and A5 Sportback, Volkswagen Arteon and the Cadillac CT5. I’ve also seen some people cross-shop the Stinger with the Dodge Charger, ironically. Its sibling vehicle is the Genesis G70 and it will live on.
To commemorate the Stinger, Kia will release the “Stinger Tribute Edition”, which will feature special interior and black exterior treatments. Only 1,000 units of these special edition Stingers will be built for the GLOBAL market, making it all the more exclusive. Only the 3.3TT V6 with 368 HP will be offered in the Tribute Edition and two colors will be offered – Ascot Green and a new hue called Moonscape matte grey. For the interior, the Stinger’s dashboard and door trim has new carbon-fiber accents and a Terracotta-colored leather seat is standard. On the seats, you will find a new wasp-shaped logo, meant to go hand-in-hand with the “Stinger” name.
Are you sad to see the Stinger go? I have put the link to Kia’s press release on the Stinger Tribute Edition below. I’ll be honest: The Stinger has personally never been my favorite Kia model – that honor belongs to the Optima/K5. But I’ve had several chances to get up close and personal with the Stinger during its run, since I worked in product planning at Hyundai/Kia during its development. I had a chance to drive the Stinger at SEMA 2017 around a quick test track and found it to be quick, but handling was a little ungainly for a ”sports car”. The interior is also more cramped than I expected for such a large car, but with the 3.3TT engine, the Stinger is fast and the Brembo brakes do their job to stop the car effectively. The Stinger rides smoothly due to its long wheelbase, as I learned riding in by boss’ Stinger to lunch, and it also can be a drift machine. I will upload videos soon to YouTube highlighting my experiences with the Stinger and in the drift event that was held at SEMA 2017 as well. (Check back for links soon)
Pour one out for the Stinger! While it might not have *personally* lit my soul on fire, it holds a special place in performance car history and in the evolving identity of modern Kia – which now has no “luxury” sedans left in the U.S. market with the pending demise of the Stinger. The Cadenza and K900 exited the U.S. market a couple years back with no replacements introduced here (Korea got the new K8 and a facelifted K9, however). If you still desire a high-performance Kia, they will still gladly sell you a K5 GT or a new EV6 GT as well – the latter of which essentially takes over the Kia performance crown.
Official Kia Press Release: https://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/19754/exclusive-stinger-tribute-edition-celebrates-kias-high-performance-vision
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Monday, December 19, 2022
2013 Buick Regal Taillight Change Video and Other YouTube Videos
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| Note: We no longer have this car. It was traded on my 2022 Kia K5 AWD. |
I have uploaded several new videos on YouTube: a video of a walkaround of the Cadillac Lyriq and a Lyriq short, a short doing winter snow drifts and backroad driving in my Oldsmobile Bravada, and also a video explaining how to change the rear taillights on a 2011-2017 Buick Regal Turbo. The process to change the taillight was easy, as you only have to pull back some sound deadening materials in the trunk behind the light and unscrew a clamp. This process is also similar for the 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne as well - another car which both my mother and grandparents also had.
As for the winter powerslides and drifts, just remember when you do them to avoid being in high traffic areas so you don't hurt anybody else and also that you come off the gas in enough tine in your drift to regain control and slide into your next turn.
Below are the links to the videos. Remember to like, comment and subscribe! Thanks as always!
Buick Regal Taillight Change Video: https://youtu.be/GgBBIfDTvGU
Cadillac Lyriq Walkaround Video: https://youtu.be/ueTJodLn7Ps
Adam's Autos on YouTube general link: https://www.youtube.com/@AdamRichardsonAdamsAutosBlog/videos
Adam's Autos YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@AdamRichardsonAdamsAutosBlog/shorts
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Sunday, December 18, 2022
2023/2024 Cadillac Lyriq Overview and Walkaround
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| The Lyriq is an important model for GM and Cadillac, as its one of the first to ride on the Ultium platform, which will underpin all future GM EVs. I recently had a chance to view the Lyriq up close at my local Cadillac dealer. |
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| Love these rims! |
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| Lyriq's interior is very luxurious! |
I uploaded a YouTube short and video of me doing a walkaround at the dealer of the Lyriq, a product analysis video, and I have also uploaded pictures of the Ultium battery stacks from the 2021 Motor Bella auto show and of the Lyriq from the 2022 Detroit Auto Show. If you are interested in seeing these, the link to the Adam’s Autos YouTube page is below. And don’t forget – Cadillac has also recently shown their flagship Rolls-Royce sedan EV competitor, the Celestiq, as well. It will have a base price of $300,000 and will be hand-built! The Lyriq, however, starts at $62,990 and under new guidelines from the Inflation Reduction Act, it should qualify for at least a portion of federal EV incentives since its built in Spring Hill, Tennessee.
Lyriq YouTube video: https://youtu.be/ueTJodLn7Ps
The cell packs in the Ultium platform are arranged differently for various configurations of vehicles. Large vehicles, such as the GMC HUMMER EV, are double stacked (second picture). In the Lyriq, there will be a single stack of Ultium cells. Ultium Cells LLC is a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solutions.
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| Do you think that the Lyriq will be the XT5's replacement? This SUV has been around for 7 model years now. |
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Saturday, December 17, 2022
2024 Ford Mustang Power Figures and Changes
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| The 2024 Mustang is a tribute to both tech and old school power at the same time. |
We still don’t know pricing, but power figures for the 2024 Mustang have been released. The EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine will make 315 HP and 350 lb.-ft. of torque paired exclusively to a 10-speed automatic transmission – it features a new fuel delivery system and an updated turbocharger. The Coyote 5.0L V8 will produce between 480 HP and 500 HP – the 500 HP rating is reserved for the Dark Horse model, which is more performance-oriented than other Mustang offerings. The updated 5.0L V8 features dual throttle bodies and dual air intakes among other enhancements. On the GT trim, a six-speed manual transmission is standard, and the 10-speed automatic will be optional. Both engines make more power than previous versions (5 more horsepower for the EcoBoost, and between 30 and 50 more horsepower for the GT, depending on how your Mustang is configured).
First unveiled at the 2022 Detroit Auto Show, other changes for the seventh generation Mustang include more aggressive, yet aerodynamic body work on the outside with shorter overhangs, a more driver-focused interior with digital displays and a 13.2-inch touchscreen with over-the-air (OTA) updates, and a new feature called “Remote Rev” on models with the active exhaust system. Remote Rev allows the owner to remotely rev up the Mustang using their key fob. The steering system has also been revised and the new Mustang has updated spring rates and shocks for performance driving scenarios.
Overall, the 2024 Mustang is sounding like a real stallion! Do you like it? Get your horses ready for some more pony power from Ford.
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Friday, December 16, 2022
Goodbye to the BMW Alpina B7
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| The 2022 BMW Alpina B7 |
An all-new BMW 7-Series has been released for the 2023 model year. But the Alpina B7 won’t come back for this generation. Its worth noting, however, that BMW is planning its own high performance 7-Series. The plug-in hybrid 7-Series and i7 M70 EV both have impressive power numbers – 563 HP and 600+ HP respectively.
Will you miss the B7? I would love to have a B8 personally. I’ve always loved the performance and luxury of the Alpina lines. The first Alpina B7 was released in 2001. Future Alpinas will be built in BMW factories.
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| This is the new electric 2023 BMW i7, and its reported that there will be an M-performance version of this - essentially making a new Alpina B7 a little obsolete. At least the Alpina B8 still exists. |
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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
YouTube Metrics - Thanks for the Continued Support! #Growth
I wanted to take a moment to share some 2022 viewer data metrics gathered from my YouTube this year. I appreciate the support and comments! Stay tuned for more posts both on the Adam's Autos website and YouTube pages - its onward an upward from here.
Like, comment and subscribe! Roll on!
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Know a Good Deal vs. a Bad One!
Below, we have an example of what is a not a good deal on a nice old car. There is no way this 1998 Chevy Malibu with 87,000 miles, as clean as it looks (and I LOVE a well maintained older car) should cost $6,500! We had a 2005 Malibu Classic and it was a very "meh" vehicle at best. I always recommend researching prices and interest rates before you go to purchase ANY vehicle so you don't get ripped off.
For comparison sake: I paid less than this for my 2004 Bravada a few years back, and it had similar mileage on it at the time.
Scroll down to see more of my thoughts I wrote on this.
My Olds Bravada for $3,700 when it only had 88,000 miles on it was a far better deal. Research Kelley Blue Book (KBB) values before you purchase a vehicle as well so you know if you're buying it for far more than its worth, as well as a glimpse at what average prices and resale values are. And remember: in today’s increasingly virtual world, nothing is a full replacement for a test drive and getting an in-person understanding for the vehicle yourself!
Do also note that if you plan to keep and fix up the car for a longer period of time, like I tend to do, then its less of a big deal what the resale value is. Especially if its a significantly older car.
KBB Website: https://www.kbb.com/
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Monday, December 12, 2022
2022 Is the Final Model Year for the Toyota C-HR in the U.S.
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| The funky Toyota C-HR will be discontinued in North America after the 2022 model year. However, there will be a next generation in Europe, as previewed by a recent concept car released by Toyota (bottom picture). |
If you want a Toyota C-HR, you better act fast. The subcompact SUV will exit the North American market and will be a European exclusive model from the 2023 model onwards. For 2023, the C-HR will be fully redesigned with styling based on the C-HR Prologue Concept. The reason for the discontinuation of this model was noted by Toyota themselves: the new Toyota Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid and the RAV4 all offer a great package at a similar price point to the C-HR. As a matter of fact, the aforementioned Toyota crossovers likely all make more sense than the C-HR, as when you start looking at the specs, the RAV4 offers more space on the interior and the Corolla Cross costs less than the C-HR. So, unless you just want a funky styled small SUV WITHOUT AWD, there’s less of a reason to pick the C-HR vs. its Toyota sibling vehicles. And over the past decade, we’ve seen these funky styled SUVs all fall by the wayside for slightly larger/more conventional options: the Nissan Juke, the Nissan Cube, Chevy’s HHR, the entire Scion brand (which I recall reading somewhere that the C-HR was supposed to be a Scion at some point – who knows) etc. etc.
Competitors for the C-HR include all of the SUVs in the subcompact category, such as the Honda HR-V, Chevy Trax, Ford EcoSport (also now discontinued), Jeep Renegade, Hyundai Kona, Kia Soul and Seltos, and more. This is a crowded and competitive segment. But while the styling of the C-HR is unique, I find most of these vehicles from my experience to be rather basic in their execution unlike a larger SUV.
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| Ugly duckling no more! The 2023 Prius goes on sale next year. |
For those of you in Europe, you can look forward to the next C-HR coming with a plug-in hybrid powertrain sourced from the new Prius Prime. And speaking of the new Prius – what do you think of it? I can’t believe it looks so good now! In addition to striking styling, the new Prius will offer a hands-free driving system, more power (between 194 and 220 HP), and available AWD with 0-60 times in the 6.5 to low-7 second range - much faster than the current Prius. The Prius Prime’s 220 HP will make it the “sportiest” Prius, so we can expect similar driving feel from the new C-HR I’d guess.
Will you miss the C-HR? With a very differentiated crossover lineup, I don’t think too many people will cry over the loss of one Toyota SUV.
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Saturday, December 10, 2022
Stellantis Will Idle the Jeep Cherokee Plant Indefinitely
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| The Jeep Cherokee is still pretty nice, but it appears to be on borrowed time. The plant its produced at has been idled multiple times the last few years. Partially due to the pandemic-related supply chain shortages, and partially because its an old model now and its sales are sliding. |
Stellantis, formerly Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), has announced that they will idle the Jeep Cherokee plant in Illinois as of February 28th, 2023. This means that 1,200 workers at the plant will be laid off indefinitely laid off as a result. The automaker says that they will focus on investments into electric vehicles. The Cherokee plant has already shut down several times and gone through layoffs throughout the pandemic from what I recall. So, it appears that ongoing supply chain issues as well as sliding Cherokee sales have finally taken their toll along with other market factors.
In my opinion, the Cherokee isn’t a bad looking SUV, but its design is very, very old now. Originally released for the 2014 model year, the Jeep Cherokee (KL) has had up and down bouts with its reliability as well, particularly with the ZF 9-speed automatic transmission proving very problematic for several model years (as well as in other Jeep products its used in, such as the Renegade and Compass). While the Cherokee did receive a facelift for the 2019 model year, in that time, most competitors have undergone full redesigns that have made them a significantly better pick that the Cherokee (Chevrolet Equinox/GMC Terrain, Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Ford Bronco Sport, and many more). I believe that the current Cherokee is likely near the end of its product cycle, and we’ll likely see an electrified 4xe version for the next generation – which speaking of that, Jeep claims another Cherokee is on the way from what I’ve researched.
In the meantime, being laid off is never fun, so my thoughts are with those at the Cherokee factory that will be affected by this indefinite shutdown starting next year. Would you consider a Cherokee? Or would you wait for the next generation model, upgrade to the larger, newer design Grand Cherokee (WL), OR shop the Cherokee’s competitors?
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Friday, December 9, 2022
Year ‘Round Care
Time for some TLC! Make sure you winterize your car if you haven't already (and a little rim shining never hurt either). Its about time I get brakes and a new battery on this Bravada as well - the tires are still good.
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Friday, November 25, 2022
Show Me the Car Facts #FactFridays
Did you know:
How well do you pay attention to the smaller details?
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| The GM "Mark of Excellence" on my 2008 Aura. The position of this logo may change based on the model year of your car (2007 Auras had it higher up on the door). |
From 2006 to early 2010, GM put what is known as their “Mark of Excellence” on their cars. It usually can be found in the lower front fender of cars from this era - it’s a little silver GM emblem. My 2008 Saturn Aura has it. However, I noticed a few cars from the mid-to late-2000s did not get the Mark of Excellence on the side - namely the GMT360 SUVs (Chevy Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainer, etc.), the Chevy Express/GMC Savana, and the Buick Rendezvous from what I remember.
After the disillusion of several brands due to the GM bankruptcy restructuring in 2009, the company dropped the emblem off their cars. The reason cited was that the four core remaining brands, Chevy, Buick, Cadillac and GMC, would build their own identities under the “New GM” and seek to remove themselves from the stigma of a “bankrupt parent company”.
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| I haven't had a chance to be up close on a 2024 GMC Sierra EV, but I'll be checking the front fender above the wheel well next time I do for the little GM logo. The Sierra EV will have an estimated 400 mile driving range. |
Just make sure you don’t break those lights on the new Sierra EV. Because if the Sierra EV is anything like the HUMMER EV, it’ll be really expensive to replace them if they’re broken (it costs $6,100 for taillights on the HUMMER EV).
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Thursday, November 24, 2022
Throwback Thursday - Traffic JAMS
We've all been at a complete standstill on the road before... Or just bored at work. Never fear, the weekend will soon be here! Until then, let's switch into memory lane and rock out while we roll on!
This week's jam: Drive – Incubus (1999)
This song has long been on my playlist and reminds me of simpler times riding around in my mother’s and grandfather’s cars when this song was new, which I believe was an Oldsmobile Achieva and Mercury Cougar. I would’ve been in Kindergarten and later headed to the 1st grade, watching shows on Nickelodeon. But I also think this song’s acoustic parts, particularly on the opening, are very smooth, and the message “whatever tomorrow brings, I’ll be there”, represents that we are never alone in our journeys through life. Also, the message that we are in control of our destinies resonates: “Would you choose water over wine? Or the wheel and drive?” Similar to when we are behind the wheel of a car and we control where we are headed.
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Nexteer is Winning and Innovating!
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| Nexteer Automotive is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. |
I like to highlight local and global businesses on my blog, so its time to highlight an automotive business that has its global technical center in my hometown of Saginaw, Michigan. Nexteer Automotive has been recognized by the Society of Automotive Analysts with their Mobility Innovation Award. This was given to Nexteer for their Steer-by-Wire (SbW) Stowable Steering Column. This technology, according to Nexteer, will transform the future of mobility by improving safety and the ‘behind the wheel experience’. Additionally, SbW will help address OEM challenges in the areas of autonomy, electrification, and software. SbW replaces the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and roadwheels with electronics and actuators allowing for improved functionality of features such as Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB).
In addition, Nexteer Automotive is being recognized as a CES 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree in the “Vehicle Tech & Advanced Mobility” category for their Road Surface Detection & Early Intuitive Warning Software with Tactile Mobility. In a nutshell, this technology can improve life-saving steering movements by enhancing the car’s awareness of the environment around it and alerting the driver through steering feel.
Very interesting features – good going Nexteer! I feel that ADAS and electrification technology are both advancing rapidly before our eyes. Nexteer is proving that they are striving to become a leader in this space, and it's even cooler that they operate right in my hometown.
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| Nexteer in Saginaw, Michigan |
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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Brembo at SEMA 2022 #Vegas
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| A display of Brembo's products at their SEMA booth. All pictures come from Brembo. |
SEMA and AAPEX are currently going on in Las Vegas! This is a chance for aftermarket businesses and suppliers to show their best products that can transform your average vehicle into something extraordinary! I consider this to be one of my favorite auto shows to attend, because of the diversity of the products displayed. Brembo, a performance braking manufacturer for the auto industry, is there and displaying some of their latest innovations. I don’t often highlight suppliers, so let’s take a look at one that you may have seen on the inside wheel of a car, but not paid a ton of attention to.
Brembo took the opportunity to show off their new UPGRADE line at SEMA 2022. There are different tiers geared towards various levels of performance with the line: SPORT, GRAN TURISMO AND PISTA. You can also get your brake calipers in various colors – something that I support, as I had the brake calipers painted red on my Kia K5 and want them painted orange on my Saturn Aura. In addition to the brake caliper display, visitors at the Brembo booth could play the Gran Turismo 7 simulator. I fondly remember trying out simulators the last time I went to SEMA (in 2017), and this one allows attendees to test our the two new braking systems in a virtual manner.
Utility Vehicles Get Love, Too
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| All pictures taken by Brembo. |
If the aforementioned displays and braking systems weren’t enough for you or your interests, Brembo has also shown a new braking system for Utility Terrain Vehicles at SEMA. Caliper choice varies between billet and two-piece cast, promising improved braking performance vs. a factory brake system via an aluminum brake caliper.
Several OEMs are also known to show up to SEMA and show off their new off-road technologies or performance upgrades to the industry. Chevrolet, Toyota, Ford, Nissan, and Kia are just a few who generally have displays. I recall going on a drift course in the Kia Stinger when it was first unveiled and I also loved watching the Ford Performance display with Mustangs taking on a drift challenge. There’s also plenty of custom trucks and builds everywhere – giving companies like Brembo a good chance to show up and show off their latest applications for builders. I’m planning to return to SEMA in the future – I highly recommend if you like customizing your own vehicles, you consider the trip to Vegas as well during the fall! SEMA 2022 runs from November 1st thru the 4th.
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Saturday, October 8, 2022
Coming Soon - Tesla Semi
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| The Tesla Semi has been delayed multiple times, but it appears to finally be headed into production. |
Tesla’s Elon Musk has said that the company’s long awaited Class 8 Semi will finally begin production and deliveries. Pepsi will be the first customer to receive the electric semis this December - back in 2017, the company reserved 100 units hoping to reduce their company fuel consumption and carbon footprint.
Keep your eye out for the Tesla Semi coming to a roadway near you soon! I’m still excited to see if we ever see the new Roadster enter production. The Semi costs $180,000 and has a government subsidy of $40,000 with a range of 500 miles.
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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
The Detroit Auto Show 2022
The 2022 Detroit Auto Show was held recently - from September 14th to September 25th. It was quite interesting to see how the show has changed since the pandemic (this was the first Detroit Auto Show since Covid) and there was a plethora of new and interesting products. There was also a large outdoor portion with a monster truck ride.
Were you able to attend? Here are some of my favorite vehicles from the show.
Stay tuned for more posts on Adam's Autos and on the Adam's Autos YouTube page!
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| Cadillac Lyriq |
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| Dodge Hornet |
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| Chevy Corvette Z06 |
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| Ford F-150 Lighting |
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| Flying Cars! |
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| Lordstown Endurance |
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| Dodge Charger Daytona SRT EV Concept |
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| Chevy Blazer EV |
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| Duck, Duck, Jeep! This is the Largest Rubber Ducky in the World |
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| Buick Wildcat EV Concept - Very Beautiful! |
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| Genesis GV60 - I worked at Hyundai/Kia/Genesis and made product suggestions that made it into production in this vehicle! |
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| You can't go wrong with an Alfa! |
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| Jeep Grand Wagoneer |
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| There was a large dinosaur exhibit at the Detroit Auto Show - with actual walking dinosaurs too! |
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Sunday, August 21, 2022
Here’s the Lincoln L100 Concept
Behold - here’s the Lincoln L100 concept car. Its meant to pay homage to the 1922 Model L, which was the brand's first luxury vehicle. Additionally, this concept car is meant to celebrate 100 years of Lincoln while envisioning the future of mobility. Per Lincoln's press release, the Model L100 Concept uses next generation battery cell and pack technologies, delivering next level energy density and enabling efficient structural integration. This also, in turn, maximizes interior space creating the Lincoln experience of the future - such as a seating arrangement where front passengers can sit across from those in the rear. Also, there's advanced ambient lighting, and an artificial intelligence system with GPS sensors that helps tailor the in-cabin experience.
Read Lincoln's full press release here: https://media.lincoln.com/content/lincolnmedia/lna/us/en/news/2022/08/18/lincoln-model-l100-concept-reveal.html
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Friday, August 19, 2022
Last Call: The Dodge Charger & Challenger Make Their Last Stand; Also – Dodge Hornet, Dodge Durango Hellcat, Goodbye Infiniti Q60
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| For the first time in its existence, Dodge is allowing buyers to order a Challenger Convertible through dealers as part of a send-off to the V8-powered muscle car era of the brand. |
There’s been speculation for
years about when the Dodge Charger and Challenger will be discontinued or redesigned.
Now, we have an official end from Dodge themselves. 2023 will be the final
model year of the current Charger and Challenger and each vehicle will have a “Last
Call” plaque under the hood that says “Designed in Auburn Hills, Assembled in
Brampton” – giving homage to these muscle cars’ roots. In addition, Dodge will
release several special edition models with an extra special edition model
debuting at SEMA 2022. A few older colors we haven’t seen in a few years will
make their return: B5 Blue, Plum Crazy Purple, and Sublime Green. As if this
isn’t enough positive news for you, the Charger and Challenger lineups will all
be allocated at once to dealers so you have a better shot at getting the exact
car you want, plus the Durango Hellcat is back for 2023, with its full 710 HP. Dodge
is making sure its V8s go out with a roar, not a whimper as electrification continues
to close in.
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| The Dodge Hornet will be Dodge's first electrified model and is a twin of the Alfa Romeo Tonale. |
Hornet Press Release: https://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=24070&mid=5
Dodge also unveiled the Dodge Charger
Daytona SRT Concept with its new “Banshee” powertrain. Its not known how much
horsepower the powertrain makes, but Dodge claims that this new electric
Charger will be faster than a Hellcat. The Charger Daytona SRT will also have
the PowerShot feature previously mentioned that’s in the Hornet, allowing for briefly
increased acceleration and passing power. If you’re worried about sound, the
Charger Daytona SRT will have a Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system with sounds equivalent
to that of a Hellcat. As for other features and design cues, the Charger
Daytona SRT takes styling cues from the original Charger Daytona and it also
uses the Fratzog logo from Dodge models in the 1960s and 1970s. Additionally, inside
the vehicle there’s a 12.3-inch infotainment screen and a 16-inch digital gauge
cluster and mood lighting.
Other Sports Car News
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| The Infiniti Q60 was introduced for the 2017 model year. 2022 will be its last. |
In other sports car news, Infiniti
announced that the Q60 Coupe is not long for this world. 2022 will be the final
model year for this car. That’s a shame, because it’s a beautiful vehicle.
Infiniti says that the Q50 sedan will remain in production for 2023, but that
the company will be focusing on building SUVs and electric vehicles moving
forward. No surprise there – grab one while you can.
Are you excited about Dodge’s upcoming
“Last Call” and electrified models? Also, are you sad to see the Q50 go away? While
the sedanapocolypse continues, the electric future should give us hope for performance.
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