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The 2022 Toyota Tundra Is A Tougher, Twin-Turbo’ed Pickup
The biggest news is definitely the 2022 Toyota Tundra that looks ready to compete with the likes of Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Ram 1500, and Nissan Titan rivals. Toyota’s full-size pickup has made big progress both in terms of exterior and interior design, looking more muscular and tech-filled than ever before – especially in the rugged TRD Pro variant. The truck is fitted with a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 engine, allowing for increased towing capability of up to 12,000 lbs (5,443 kg) and a maximum payload capacity of 1,940 lbs (880 kg).
Ferrari Will Turbocharge Its V12, Factory Sources Say
The screaming, naturally aspirated V12 engine is one of the highlights of Maranello’s history but according to our sources near Maranello this could soon change. The increasing emission regulations could force Ferrari to turbocharge its V12, in addition to the hybrid system already applied in some of its models. As a reminder, a few years back Ferrari ditched the naturally aspirated V8, replacing it with a twin-turbo V8 which has significantly boosted performance but resulted in a less thrilling sound experience.
A 2025 Mitsubishi 3000GT Ain’t Happening, But We Visualized A Toyota Supra And Nissan Z Rival Anyway
Mitsubishi is clearly not interested in sportscars anymore, focusing on the more profitable SUVs instead in order to improve its financial status. However, as kids who grew up in the ’90s, we would all be excited for a possible revival of the 3000GT. Our own Josh Byrnes wrote a story about a fictional return of the Japanese sportscar that could be the perfect rival for Toyota GR Supra, Nissan Z, and Ford Mustang.
Electrification Ushers In A New Era Of Design For Renault
The Megane E-Tech Electric together with the upcoming Renault 5, and Renault 4 will embark on a new design direction for the French brand. The increased cost of BEVs has made it necessary for Renault to upgrade the design and the quality of their products, which will be evident in the aforementioned models. Design director Gilles Vidal is responsible for the evolution of the design language, reporting to his predecessor Laurens van den Acker, who is leading Renault Group design.
2022 Subaru WRX Vs. 2022 Hyundai Elantra N: How Do They Compare?
The comeback of the Subaru WRX made us look for possible competitors and we found out that a legitimate rival is the Hyundai Elantra N. Both models are offering plenty of performance for the money, designed for driving pleasure, without sacrificing the practicality of a compact sedan. Even though the Subaru is AWD and the Hyundai is FWD, their numbers are pretty close. What is very different is the design approach with the crossover styling cues of the Impreza versus the boy-racer looks of the Elantra.
2025 Alfa Romeo GTS Render Imagines A Muscular Italian Rival To The BMW M2
The automotive world would be a much better place if automakers such as Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Alfa Romeo offered direct rivals to the BMW M2. Sadly, they don’t, but that hasn’t stopped independent designer Guilherme Araujo from imagining what an M2 rival from Alfa Romeo could look like. The car is dubbed the GTS and has a gorgeous retro-inspired design combined with futuristic styling cues.
What Else Is Making The News
Elon Musk Mocking President Biden On Twitter
He’s still sleeping
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 19, 2021
On Saturday, SpaceX completed an all-civilian private spaceflight which is a first for humanity. President Joe Biden didn’t comment on this historic achievement and Elon Musk was clearly not happy, mocking him on Twitter. More specifically, when SpaceX CEO was asked why he thinks that the US President refused to acknowledge the mission, he replied “He’s still sleeping.”
Leaked Pixel 6 Pro Will Be Google’s Fastest-Charging Phone
The upcoming Pixel 6 Pro will boast a fast-charging capability of 33 watts (wired) according to a leak published by XDA-developers, given that you buy the optional charger. The smartphone will feature a 6.7-inch screen, a 5,000 mAh battery, and Google’s own Tensor chip which will be offered with five-year software support.