The subsequent-generation of MINI versions are on the way, with a massive portfolio refresh. The MINI hatch, Convertible, Countryman, and Aceman will all be new products, built on new chassis, and will be targeted on electrification, ushering the brand into the upcoming. To enable crystal clear some details up a […]
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NASCAR Still Has a Next-Gen Car Shortage With Daytona 500 Coming Up Fast
NASCAR Cup Series teams have been worried for months that the new 2022 chassis wouldn’t be ready in large enough numbers for this season. They were right, as an ongoing component shortage will leave teams with just barely enough cars to enter the season-opening Daytona 500 on Feb. 20—but possibly […]
How NASCAR’s Next-Gen Car Is Racing on a Football Field
The Next-Gen Car Is Here The last major overhaul to the Cup car came between four decades ago in 1981. The cars have become smaller, shorter, lighter and safer since then, but all of the main ingredients have stayed basically the same. This Next-Gen Car is a totally clean sheet […]
This Is the Next-Gen Ford Ranger
Ride and handling is tuned for the broad market the Ranger hopes to appeal to—including off-roaders, tradespeople, and even families. The new design is broader-footed, with a 50mm wider track providing more articulation and the front wheels shifted 50mm forwards for better approach angles. Suspension has also been redesigned, with […]
We’ll See the Next-Gen Ford Ranger on Nov. 24
Reports have surfaced on multiple occasions that one available engine option will be the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6, which is utilized in the mechanically related Bronco—it seems like a shoo-in for the Ranger. It has also been said that the Ranger’s existing 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder could gain plug-in hybrid power, offering […]
Next-Gen Volvos Will Include LiDAR as Standard, Offer ‘Unsupervised’ Automated Driving
Volvo is committed to being the world’s safest automaker, stemming from its claim to fame with the three-point seat belt in 1963. But instead of a physical harness to protect the driver, Volvo’s now focusing on something more intangible: software. On Wednesday, the car company announced that its next-generation vehicles […]
How NASCAR’s Next-Gen Ford Mustang Compares to Its Australian Supercar Sibling
The big buzz around NASCAR right now is the announcement of the Next-Gen car that the series will race in 2022 and beyond. Ford will be racing the Mustang body in the premier stock car series, duking it out with Toyota and Chevrolet on ovals and road courses. However, Ford’s […]
Next-Gen NASCAR Cup Racer Debuts With Independent Suspension, Five-Speed Transaxle, Composite Body
The hype surrounding NASCAR’s “Next-Gen” Cup racer has been building for well over a year, starting with the first prototype that debuted at an October 2019 test. Over time, we’ve learned the details of what should drag NASCAR out of the dark ages, and that’s plenty to be excited for. […]
The Next-Gen NASCAR Cup Racer Is Coming May 5. Here’s What You Should Know
Even for race fans who could give a rip less about stock cars, NASCAR’s Next-Gen Cup machine is something to get excited about. If anything, those folks should be even more anxious to see it given the 21st-Century updates it’ll feature—think independent rear suspension and a sequential gearbox. Drivers like […]
No Electrified Variants of the Next-Gen Nissan Z Until 2025: Report
After giving us our very brief first look at the next-generation Z sports car back in May, Nissan has stayed mum about the future coupe. No engineering details, no timelines, nada. If a new report out of Australia holds any water, however, we now have a good idea of when […]
Next-Gen NASCAR Cup Racer Delayed Until 2022
The next-gen car has been tested a handful of times by NASCAR drivers Austin Dillon, Erik Jones, Joey Logano and, most recently, William Byron. From three-quarter-mile short ovals to two-mile speedways, it’s been put through its paces to determine what needs tweaking before making its racing debut. The updated aero […]