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Ford Replacing All Bronco Hardtops After Issues, Confirms Some Delays For Existing Orders
The Bronco may be winning plaudits left right and center, but some new owners are less than thrilled with the reborn SUV’s molded-in color hardtops. As we reported in July, a number of customers with hardtops have complained that their roofs appear to be splitting at the seams, while others could see honeycomb patterns showing through the roof’s outer skin. Ford revealed that it will begin replacing all Bronco hardtops from November this year.
Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 Goes Back To The Future As A Sian-Based 21st Century Supercar
Let’s face it: Lamborghini revealing a new Countach was always going to be a big deal. And so it should be with a name as revered as that. Just in time for the original’s 50th anniversary, the modern Countach uses the Sián FKP 37 as a base. Power is courtesy of a mild-hybrid 6.5-liter V12 for a combined output of 803 hp (599 kW / 814 PS) sent to all four wheels. It’s good for 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration in 2.8 seconds, 0-200 km/h (0-124 mph) in 8.6 seconds, and a top speed of 355 km/h (220 mph).
Bugatti Bolide Goes From One-Off To A Limited Production Of 40 Models
Bugatti has announced that it will produce a limited run of 40 examples of the Bolide that are destined for the track only. What was supposed to be a one-off unveiled in October 2020 is now a production version. The main difference between the original and the production version is the engine. The prototype used an experimental 1,824 hp (1,850 PS/1,360 kW) engine, which only ran on 110-octane race fuel; the production car will use a motor that can run off 98 RON gas and has a still-impressive output of 1,578 hp (1,600 PS/1,176 kW) and 1,180 lb-ft (1,600 Nm) of torque.
2022 Acura NSX Type S Is A 600 HP Special That Promises To Be The Fastest And Best-Handling NSX Ever
Did the NSX ever reach its full potential? Maybe, maybe not. But regardless, the new NSX Type S promises improved handling, as well as more power. It uses the same 3.5-liter V6, but with upgraded turbochargers from the NSX GT3 Evo racecar. There’s also a new battery, with 10 percent better output, and the nine-speed gearbox is a staggering 50 percent faster in upshifts. Combined output is 600 hp (447 kW / 608 PS) and 492 lb-ft (667 Nm) of torque, while externally, the Type S looks different thanks to a more angular front bumper, as well as larger intakes and a functional front splitter.
Acura Is Reviving The Integra And Launching It Next Year
Acura’s announcement came as a bit of a surprise, but this single teaser image confirms that it is bringing the Integra back. We get nothing much more than a glimpse of the car’s headlight, LED daytime running light and, part of the grille, but it’s nice to see the Integra logo molded into the front bumper as it was on the DC2. No further details were revealed, including whether or not it would be a two-door coupe or a four-door sedan.
Radford Type 62-2 Is A Gorgeous Modern Take To A ’60s Lotus With Up To 600 HP
Radford’s Type 62-2 is the gorgeous work of former F1 champ Jenson Button, TV presenter, and car builder Ant Anstead, car designer Mark Stubbs, and lawyer Roger Behle. Shown off in a gorgeous Gold Leaf livery, production will commence towards the end of 2021. It’s not just a homage either — it’s an official collaboration with Lotus Engineering, featuring a Toyota 3.5-liter supercharged V6.
The Bugatti Veyron And 9 Other Exotics That Can’t Outrun The New Audi RS 3 At the Nürburgring
There’s no other way to look at it: the Audi RS 3’s Nürburgring Nordschleife laptime of 7:40.748 seconds is truly impressive for a compact car. And to properly contextualize it, we’ve rounded up a list of 10 exotic cars that can’t outpace it around the fearsome Green Hell.
Audi Skysphere Concept Is A Striking Shape-Shifting EV With An Expandable Wheelbase
The Skysphere Concept is the first of three concepts Audi has come up with to preview the future of motoring. It’s a two-seater convertible roadster packed to the rafters with autonomous tech. It can also retract and expand its wheelbase to alter the driving experience. Power comes from a single electric motor in the rear axle producing 624 hp (465 kW / 632 PS) and 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) of torque.
2023 Honda CR-V Spied Showing Larger Body With More Mature Styling
An all-new CR-V is expected in mid-2022, and this prototype shows what looks to be a larger body for the popular Honda crossover SUV. The new CR-V looks like it may follow the design language set by its smaller HR-V / Vezel stablemate, with a long hood, pronounced shoulders, and an inclined rear windshield. Honda is expected to give the CR-V an e:HEV badge, following the Jazz and HR-V. Similar to those models, it will probably be hybrid-only in Europe.
Lincoln Teases Updated 2022 Navigator Ahead Of August 18 Unveiling
Spotlight ready. Presenting the first glance of the new 2022 Lincoln #Navigator.
Get a reminder for the full reveal, here: https://t.co/5cVRVshRL4 pic.twitter.com/SB11wkCaYk
— Lincoln (@LincolnMotorCo) August 12, 2021
We’ve got our first teaser of the new 2022 Lincoln Navigator ahead of an official online unveiling on August 18, at 11 am EST. The grille of the Navigator appears to have been carried over from the outgoing model, while the headlights and LED DRLs have been redesigned. There should be some changes inside too, but whether powertrain options will remain the same is still unknown.
2022 Aston Martin Valkyrie V12 Spider Drops It Like It’s Hot
Aston has chopped off the roof of the Valkyrie for a limited run of 85 “Spider” editions. The changes don’t stray too far from the original design though — in fact, they’re limited to the hinges, the necessary chassis strengthening, and mild aero alterations. It’s just as powerful too, with 1,134 hp (1,150 PS/845 kW) and the same hybrid drivetrain as the fixed-top version. With the roof in place, the Valkyrie Spider hits a top speed of 350+ km/h (217+ mph). With the roof off, the top speed drops to 330 km/h (205 mph).
What Else Is Making The News?
TikTok The Most Downloaded App Of 2020
Analysts have declared TikTok as the number one downloaded app in 2020, reports the BBC. Notably, the Chinese app is the only non-Facebook-owned app to feature in the top five. It has remained popular, despite repeated privacy concerns as well as bans in some countries.
Grant Theft Auto Trilogy Could Be Remastered
Reports claim that Rockstar is working on remasters of the popular Grand Theft Auto trilogy. GTA III, Vice City, and Liberty City would be updated with modern graphics, but with some classic elements retained. They’re expected to be playable on all modern consoles, as well as mobile.
