Polestar shared the first image of the new 3 luxury electric crossover. Both single- and dual-motor configurations will be available. It will be built at Volvo’s plant in South Carolina and go on sale late next year. Polestar, Volvo’s electric-vehicle subbrand, will soon have additional EV offerings to join the 2 that’s on sale now, as it’s aiming to introduce a new model each year. The Polestar 3 will be the next to arrive, and the Swedish automaker has just shared the first photo of the new luxury electric crossover that will compete with the BMW iX and Jaguar I-Pace.

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Previously, all we had seen was a covered image (pictured above) of the new two-row EV crossover, which will be built in the brand’s Charleston, South Carolina plant where the Volvo S60 sedan is currently produced. The new 3 will have handsome styling typical of the other two existing Polestar models, and its chunky D pillar gives it a coupe-like appearance.

Powertrain details are scarce, but it will ride on Volvo’s new electric vehicle platform, and Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath confirmed that it will offer single- and dual-motor configurations, like the 2. The Polestar 2 offers up to 265 miles of electric driving range in the single-motor version. Polestar also announced that the 3 will eventually offer autonomous highway driving using lidar technology. We’ll know more about the 3’s features and specs when it makes its official debut sometime next year. The Polestar 3 will go on sale toward the end of 2022, and pricing is expected to start at around $75,000. The brand’s flagship luxury sedan, the Polestar 5, will enter production in 2024, and the Polestar 4, described as an SUV coupe, is due to arrive in 2023.
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Mansory has revealed its first modified version of the Maserati MC20, with an extreme body fit made from forged carbon fiber.The engine has been upgraded to 710 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque. That explains the increase in the number of cooling vents slashed into the body.The interior is covered in yellow quilted leather, with a dash of carbon fiber and tricolor stripes on the seats to match the bodywork.BMW’s recent design language—with snout-like grilles, squinty LED headlights, and disjointed body lines—has sparked vitriol in internet comment sections. But there’s another company from Bavaria that somehow manages to create even more garish designs: Mansory. The German tuners are back with a new concoction, a modified Maserati MC20 revealed last week, although the over-the-top look is more befitting a low-slung supercar than an elegant grand tourer like the Bentley Continental GT.MansoryWhile the MC20’s underlying design is pure and smooth, Mansory has sullied it by affixing all manner of forged carbon-fiber doodads. The front bumper has been entirely replaced, now featuring gaping air intakes that look ready to inhale anything that stands in the angry beast’s path. Dive planes sharp enough to slice off your legs sprout in front of tacked-on wheel-arch extensions, and Mansory has hacked a vast array of vents into the hood. MansoryThe huge air intakes carved into the side of the vehicle give it a dramatic presence. They feed air to the tuned twin-turbo 3.6-liter V-6, which now pumps out an extra 89 horsepower for a total of 710 ponies. The 627 pound-feet of torque also represents an 89-pound-foot improvement, with the boosted output coming from revised engine electronics and a new four-pipe exhaust system. Sixty-two mph is said to arrive in 2.7 seconds—we tested the standard MC20 to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds—while the top speed is a claimed 205 mph. The rear is dominated by that wing, which towers behind a carbon-fiber engine cover and works with a double-decker diffuser to provide downforce. Mansory says the suspension has also been revised, while the unique wheels are in a staggered setup measuring 21 inches up front and 22 inches at the rear. MansorySomehow, the Mansory MC20 is even less subtle inside. Lurid yellow leather covers nearly every surface, with a quilted pattern extending from the seats to the floors and footwell walls. Tricolor stripes representing the Italian flag run up the middle of the seats, echoing the exterior, and the rest of the interior trim is fashioned from carbon fiber. More Mansory ModificationsKnown as the First Edition, this reimagined Maserati is apparently the first of several MC20-based projects, which will also include the Cielo convertible. No price was specified for the Mansory-modified MC20, but it shouldn’t be long before this extreme rendition of the classy Italian sports car pops up parked in front of a Monaco casino. This content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.This content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. More

Lego’s latest automotive creation is a replica of Dominic Toretto’s badass 1970 Dodge Charger R/T from the Fast and Furious movies. The 1077-piece Lego Technic kit features a V-8 engine with moving pistons, a double-wishbone suspension, and a wheelie bar. Pre-orders open today, March 30, and the Charger kit will be available for sale globally […] More

Mercedes-Benz’s first all-wheel drive wagon, the 300TE is the great-grandfather of today’s E-class All-Terrain.With seven seats, a hydraulic self-leveling rear suspension, and computer-controlled all-wheel drive, the 300TE 4Matic was the ultimate early-’90s luxury longroof. This wagon’s mileage and condition make it one of the nicest examples extant, so it’s likely to fetch a high price.In a sense, it’s fitting that this Mercedes-Benz 300TE 4Matic hails from Vail, Colorado. When it was new, these luxury longroofs could be found hauling well-heeled families to ski slopes from Killington to Whistler, and certainly to Vail. With electronically-controlled all-wheel drive, a hydraulic self-leveling rear suspension, heated seats, and accommodations for seven, it was as capable as it was posh, though its towering price made it a niche item. The concept was well-liked enough, however, to still be with us today as the E-class All Terrain.This particular 300TE 4Matic, up for auction on Bring a Trailer (which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos) has escaped the salt-induced decay of ski duty. Instead, like Ötzi the iceman, it seems to have been artificially preserved by spare use and Colorado’s cold, dry mountain air. Bring a TrailerWith just 28,000 miles on the odometer and few signs of wear, might be the nicest such wagon that isn’t in a museum, and these 4Matics aren’t common to begin with. Although there always seem to be some for sale among Mercedes aficionados, only 12,094 300TE 4Matics were made from 1987 to 1995, of which less than a third were U.S. models. The company’s first modern all-wheel-drive cars, the 300TE 4Matic and its 300E sedan sibling first came stateside in November of 1989, but the 4Matic story really starts at the 1985 Frankfurt IAA show. Responding to the success of the Audi Quattro, the show was a German battle of the all-wheel-drive bands, including the debuts of the BMW 325i “Allrad” (aka 325iX) and Porsche 959. Though not production-ready, Mercedes-Benz brought the 4Matic all-wheel drive concept on a W124-series sedan. Like Porsche’s PSK system on the 959, 4Matic was computer-controlled. It worked in tandem with Mercedes’ then-new anti-lock brake, acceleration skid control, and automatic differential lock tech to maximize traction. Such systems are common today, but they were bleeding-edge production-car stuff back then.Bring a TrailerNot yet called the E-class, the W124 was only a few months old at the time but already known as a high-tech aerodynamic rolling bank vault built for millions of autobahn miles. It was a great car, but adapting the rear-drive design for all-wheel drive required some unusual solutions. Instead of designing a costly, entirely new front suspension, Stuttgart’s engineers created weird, spindly springs with a section that bent around the front axle shafts. More than half a dozen sensors and lots of hydraulic lines connected the electronic brain and three differentials, including locking center and rear units. The system defaulted to rear-wheel drive, but power could be split 35/65 or 50/50 depending on the mode selected. As if this weren’t enough, wagons also had a standard hydropneumatic load-leveling rear suspension.The result was an unobtrusive system in that the 4Matics drove much like the regular six-cylinder W124 and the S124 wagon only with better traction. It didn’t have much extra ground clearance, but it could go through anything you threw at it, snow, mud, or mush, and cruise happily all day in quiet comfort with all the Benz luxuries. Headlight washers? Heated powered seats? It feels much like a modern car.Bring a TrailerRelated StoriesIn the U.S., 4Matic was only available on the 177-hp, straight-six-powered 300E and 300TE, but the system’s complexity meant the wagon started at a whopping $57,900 in 1991 ($133,490 today), which meant slow sales. When the “300” became the E-class in 1994, 4Matic vanished from the U.S. until a redesigned system appeared in 1998.These wagons are long-lived with proper maintenance but, as original owners discovered, notorious for needing expensive repairs if neglected or used hard. Parts are pricey too, which sometimes wards off even experienced collectors. Remember those weird springs? Nobody reproduces them.Bring a TrailerThis particular wagon, however, is exceptionally nice. There are a couple of scratches here and there, but it looks almost showroom-fresh from its 15-inch Gullideckel wheels up to its roof rack. It’s been a Colorado car all of its life and seems totally original, even the seat leather looks almost unused. With such low mileage, you might even feel guilty actually driving it.It’s offered with no reserve, but undoubtedly this time capsule car will fetch big bucks. After all, you’re unlikely to find another nicer example, and it might still cost less than trying to restore a worn-out one. The auction ends March 27. More

If you want an EV but insist it must be a sybaritic retreat, the ultra-glamorous Mercedes-Maybach EQS680 SUV goes on sale this fall.Despite its size, the EQS has no third row, and the second row comes with separate passenger seats (although a bench is optional).Front and rear motors offer up 649 horsepower and 700 pound-feet of torque, the same as you’d get in the Mercedes-AMG EQS sedan.When the world’s movers and shakers take to the air, they typically fly private, an exceedingly carbon-spewing form of transport, but when ground bound, they might prefer to make an environmentally sensitive statement. Mercedes-Benz is attuned to this zeitgeist, which is why it’s rolling out the first EV for its Maybach sub-brand, the Mercedes-Maybach EQS680 SUV.Related StoriesBased on the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, the Maybach version layers on the brand’s characteristic veneer of cushy comfort and extra glitz. The extra glitz starts up front with a Maybach-specific look. In place of the large front grille of the brand’s gas-powered models, those characteristic vertical chrome bars are instead rendered in a solid front fascia. The stand-up hood ornament is another nod to tradition, although you’ll note that it’s a Mercedes three-pointed star rather than the Maybach logo. Not to worry, there are numerous Maybach logos scattered about the exterior. The outer pods in the lower front bumper, for instance, each contain a mass of logos. The extra-large wheels (21-inch at launch with 22s to follow) with their solid-disc appearance are another Maybach brand cue, as is the thick band of brightwork outlining the side windows. Two-tone paint is optional. Running boards are standard and are illuminated. The EQS SUV’s utilitarian third-row seat is banished from the Maybach. (Presumably, if buyers need to travel with more than five, they just requisition a second Maybach.) The example we saw had individual rear seats, although a three-passenger bench can also be had. The individual chairs are fully powered and include extendable leg rests—the bench’s outer positions have this feature as well. There’s a fixed bulkhead behind the seats, sealing off the luggage compartment. With the individual rear seats, the bulkhead flows down between the chairs and is finished with the same wood or black lacquer trim material (either one with striped aluminum inlays) as is found on the dash, door panels, front seatbacks, and console. A trap door between the rear seatbacks accesses a refrigerated compartment. That’s where you’d keep the chilled champagne, and the center console has two sets of cupholders, one with clips at the bottom to hold stemware (such as the available silver-plated champagne flutes). The fridge unit, though, takes up a significant portion of the trunk space, so it’s designed to be easily removed if the journey calls for more Louis Vuitton cases and fewer chilled champagne bottles. The rear console also includes a removable tablet, and there are 11.6-inch infotainment screens in the front seatbacks. On the C-pillars, stylized lamps again feature the Maybach logo, and the ambient lighting adds Maybach-exclusive color schemes. There are also pillows, small ones attached to the front and rear headrests with larger throw pillows for the rear-seat passengers.For the chauffeur, the environs are not much changed from those of the Mercedes EQS SUV, although the pedals have been dressed up. The Hyperscreen is present, of course, and there’s a Maybach-specific welcome screen and instrument-cluster display option. There’s also a Maybach-exclusive choice among the artificial “soundscapes” available if passengers don’t want to cue up anything on the standard 4D Burmeister stereo. There’s also an exclusive fragrance for the built-in ionizer: No. 12 Mood Ebony. Disappointingly, it doesn’t smell like money, instead pairing sandalwood and spices. In place of the EQS580 SUV’s 536-hp powertrain, the Maybach EQS SUV borrows a more potent set of electric motors from Mercedes-AMG. The front and rear motors are good for 649 horsepower and 700 pound-feet of torque, the same as in the Mercedes-AMG EQS sedan —although it’s missing the AMG’s boost function that temporarily bumps output to 751 hp. Still, Mercedes is claiming a 4.1-second 0-to-60-mph time. The suspension, with air springs and adaptive dampers, gets a Maybach-specific tune, while a “Maybach” drive setting replaces the default Comfort mode and prioritizes a smooth ride for rear-seat passengers. Four-wheel steering (with the rear wheels turning up to 10 degrees) is standard here, to aid maneuverability.A 108.4-kW battery (same as in the Benz version) is said to be good for 372 miles of range on the European WLTP cycle. The Maybach EQS adopts the front-axle disconnect just introduced in the EQE SUV as well as that model’s heat-pump HVAC system. The Maybach EQS is capable of recharging at up to 200 kilowatts.The Mercedes-Maybach EQS680 SUV goes on sale this fall.Deputy Editor, Reviews and FeaturesJoe Lorio has been obsessed with cars since his Matchbox days, and he got his first subscription to Car and Driver at age 11. Joe started his career at Automobile Magazine under David E. Davis Jr., and his work has also appeared on websites including Amazon Autos, Autoblog, AutoTrader, Hagerty, Hemmings, KBB, and TrueCar. More