Marc Carter
Mercedes-AMG and Will.i.am create the one-off Will.i.amg
Mercedes-Benz has collaborated with several celebrities to create special models, like the special S 680 sedan that it created with Virgil Abloh. Now the automaker's AMG division has unveiled a new collaboration with Will.i.am, called the Will.i.amg. West Coast Customs helped create the one-off Will.i.amg as part of what Mercedes has dubbed "The Flip." This isn't the first time that Will.i.am...
2023 Acura Integra production begins
The Acura Integra is officially back. Acura has announced that production of the 2023 Integra has started at Honda's Marysville plant. The 2023 Integra is slated to arrive at dealerships in early June. The 2023 Integra is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 200 horsepower that can be mated to either a CVT or six-speed manual transmission. The pricing...
Ferrari SP48 Unica is a one-off based on the F8 Tributo
Ferrari has unveiled its latest one-off model, the SP48 Unica, which was created by the Special Project's division. The SP48 is based on the F8 Tributo, but with sleeker styling. On the outside the SP48 gets a new front grille with a honeycomb pattern, special headlights with a vent and a blacked out A-pillar. The big news is at the...
Every 2023 Volvo will be powered by hybrid or fully electric powertrains
Volvo has already confirmed that by 2030 its lineup will be fully electric, but in the meantime Volvo has confirmed that starting with the 2023 model year, ever one of its models will be electrified. This means that every Volvo will either be a mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid or fully electric. The new mild-hybrid versions are dubbed B4, B5 and B6...
Bentley’s new fifth model will have 24 billion configurations
Bentley is getting ready to unveil a "long-awaited" fifth model on May 10. Bentley hasn't announced what model this is, although it's rumored that it will be a long-wheelbase Bentayga. On Wednesday Bentley confirmed that the new model will be super customizable with its 24 billion configurations. To compare, when the Flying Spur debuted, Bentley said that the sedan had...
2022 Audi RS3 pricing starts at $59,995
Audi has announced the pricing for the 2022 Audi RS3, which starts a bit higher than before at $59,995. The RS3 is powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-five cylinder engine that generates 401 horsepower and 394 pound-feet of torque, an increase of 7 horsepower and 15 lb-ft of torque. The RS3 can accelerate from 0-60 mph in only 3.6 seconds,...
2023 Kia Soul gets a facelift, but loses the turbo
Kia has unveiled the 2023 Soul, which has received a facelift that includes updated styling, updated tech and a simplified lineup. On the outside the 2023 Soul gets a new front fascia with a new grille and redesigned headlights and fog lights. At the rear the taillights have been redesigned, while new 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels top off the...
2023 Polestar 2 pricing starts at $49,800
Last week Polestar announced the updates to the 2023 Polestar 2 and now we have the pricing details. The 2023 Polestar 2 starts at $49,800, including destination. The good news is that the Polestar 2 is still eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit, which drops the price to $42,300 before any state incentives. The dual motor version starts...
2022 Subaru BRZ and Toyota GR86 earn Top Safety Pick+ awards
The IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) has announced that the 2022 Subaru BRZ and Toyota GR86 have earned the institute's highest safety rating - Top Safety Pick+. https://youtu.be/EnjwiLmV3ys To qualify for the award, a vehicle must earn good ratings in six IIHS crashworthiness tests, including the driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, original side, roof...
2023 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate adds more luxury
GMC has unveiled the 2023 Yukon Denali Ultimate, which will be the most premium Yukon offered yet. The new Yukon Denali Ultimate adds more tech features and upgrades to the interior to make it look and feel more luxurious. The Yukon Denali Ultimate adds 16-way power front seats with a massaging feature, an 18-speaker Bose Performance Series audio system, and...
