2025 Ram 1500 RHO packs more power than the F-150 Raptor
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by Marc Carter
7h ago
Ram has revealed more info about the 2025 Ram 1500 RHO pickup, which is a sport truck, but not quite as over the top as the Ram TRX. All Ram 1500 versions have said goodbye to the Hemi V8, which has been replaced by the Hurricane twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six. The Ram 1500 RHO gets the HO (high-output version of the turbocharge six-cylinder, which generates 540 horsepower and 521 pound-feet of torque. The truck features a full-time four-wheel drive system with a 2-speed transfer case that gives it a crawl ratio of 2.64:1. Those specs are much lower than the 702 horsepower that the 1500 TRX ..read more
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Range Rover Electric is being tested in the Arctic Circle
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by Marc Carter
1d ago
Range Rover is getting ready to introduce the first electric Range Rover, which is simply called the Range Rover Electric. The Range Rover Electric is slated to arrive later in 2024, but it’s currently being tested in some of the harshest conditions around the world. The fully electric powertrain is being put through the paces in the freezing temperatures of the Arctic Circle to the intense heat in the deserts of the Middle East. It’s even being tested on the frozen lakes of Sweden to make sure it is just as capable on low-grip surfaces. It will also be able to wade through up to 33.4 inches ..read more
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2025 Mini Aceman EV debuts in Beijing
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by Sam Miller-Christiansen
1d ago
Mini has shown the all-new 2025 Mini Aceman at the Beijing Auto Show, a small crossover EV that will slot between the smaller Cooper coupe and the larger Countryman SUV.  The 2025 Mini Aceman is roughly 14 inches smaller and 3 inches narrower than the Countryman, though considerably larger than the standard Cooper coupe, and fills the space left by the recently discontinued Mini Clubman. The exterior styling of the 2025 Mini Aceman also splits the difference between the classic Cooper’s more rounded design and the Countryman’s more rugged, squared-off look. At the front, we find the icon ..read more
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2025 BMW i4 and 4 Series Gran Coupe get a facelift
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by Marc Carter
1d ago
BMW is giving the i4 EV and 4-Series Gran Coupe a facelift for the 2025 model year. The biggest change to the exterior restyled grilles, in addition to new headlights and taillights. The new BMW kidney grille is flanked by slim headlights that generate a light animation once the driver comes within 10 feet of the vehicle to welcome them. At the rear, models equipped with the M Sport package get a new gloss black diffuser. The tailpipes on the 4 Series Gran Coupe have also been enlarged from 3.5 inches to 4 inches in diameter. Under the hood the changes are minimal. The Gran Coupe models get a ..read more
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2025 Lamborghini Urus SE plug-in hybrid arrives with 789 hp
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by Marc Carter
1d ago
Lamborghini has introduced a new plug-in hybrid version of the 2025 Urus SUV, called the Urus SE. The Urus PHEV is just the beginning of Lamborghini’s electrification plans. It’s powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 with 612 hp, that’s mated to a 189 hp electric motor. You’ll notice that the V8 here generates slightly less horsepower at 612 vs 657 hp. The electric motor is located inside the 8-speed automatic transmission. The total combined output of the plug-in hybrid powertrain is 789 horsepower and 701 pound-feet of torque. This gives the Urus SE a 0-62 mph time of 3.4 seconds. The ..read more
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2025 Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology is an electric G-Wagen
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by Marc Carter
2d ago
Mercedes-Benz has just unveiled an electric version of one of its most iconic models, the G-Wagen. It’s dubbed the Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology and the good news is that it looks almost identical to the gas-powered G-Wagen, since on the outside the changes are minimal. On the outside the biggest changes are the slightly raised hood and flared rear wheel arches. The G580 is powered by four individually controlled electric motors located near the wheels. Each motor has 145 horsepower, but combined they have an output of 579 hp and 859 lb-ft of torque. Mercedes estimates a 0-60 mph time ..read more
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Subaru Legacy discontinued after 2025
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by Marc Carter
2d ago
Subaru has announced that production of the Legacy will end in spring 2025, which will mark the end of the road for the sedan. The Subaru Legacy debuted in 1989 and was the the first Subaru manufactured in the United States at Subaru’s new Indiana plant. Six generations later, Subaru has sold over 1.3 million Legacy sedans in the US. But sadly, the Legacy is being discontinued due to “market shifts from passenger cars to SUVs and crossovers and Subaru’s transition to electrified and fully electric vehicles.” Subaru plans to have eight EV models in its lineup by 2028. The 2025 Subaru Legacy wi ..read more
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2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance arrives with more power
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by Marc Carter
2d ago
We’ve been waiting to hear what Tesla had in store for the updated Model 3 Performance and now we have all the details. The good news is that the new Model 3 Performance builds on the last version with more power, an adaptive suspension and sport seats. The 2024 Model 3 Performance has a new rear motor called “Performance 4DU.” Tesla says that thecompared to the previous Model 3 Performance drive unit, the Performance 4DU can deliver up to +22% continuous power, +32% peak power, and +16% peak torque delivery. The Model 3 Performance now has 510 horsepower and 546 pound-feet of torque. Th ..read more
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2025 Aston Martin DBX707 gets a new interior
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by Marc Carter
3d ago
We loved almost everything about the Aston Martin DBX707 the last time we had it, but there were a few things that we didn’t like so much, which mainly revolved around its interior. Well Aston Martin has listened and it’s unveiled the updated 2025 DBX, which gets some big interior upgrades and much needed UI improvements. The big update is a new infotainment system, which is a 10.25-inch touchscreen, which replaces the old system that used a rotary dial to operate. The new infotainment system has been developed in house. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also included, in addition t ..read more
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2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS unveiled with 493 hp
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by Marc Carter
3d ago
Porsche is ready to expand the updated Cayenne lineup with the debut of the 2025 Cayenne GTS models. As expected, the GTS SUV and Coupe models arrive with more power, a sportier suspension, and GTS specific design elements. Under the hood there’s the twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8, which generates 493 hp, a 40 hp increase compared to the previous Cayenne GTS. The torque rating is now at 487 lb.-ft. – this is 30 lb.-ft. more than before. The V8 is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Those specs put the GTS between the 468 hp Cayenne S and 512 hp Cayenne S E-Hybrid. The all-whe ..read more
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