Aurelia Butler

The Roofnest rooftop-tent lineup includes two Condor tent products made of plastic and now adds an aluminum version, priced only a bit higher at $3595.The Condor Overland rooftop tent is sturdier—and slightly heavier—than the plastic models, and it includes a foam mattress with a washable cover.Orders are being taken now for the Condor Overland, with the company promising both free shipping and a discount for orders placed before December 3.Roofnest’s Condor line of rooftop tents welcomes a third member to the fold: the Condor Overland. Priced above the $3295 Condor and $3495 Condor XL, the $3595 Condor Overland trades those model’s plastic panels for stronger aluminum pieces.

The Colorado-based company claims the Overland’s top shell and floor, which consist of 1.0-inch honeycomb aluminum, as well as its extruded aluminum side panels, allow the tent to better handle strikes from hail or rocks relative to the plastic panels of its cheaper siblings. You know, the sort of debris overlanders might encounter on their journeys—hence the reason this Condor model bears the Overland nameplate.
Despite its status as the priciest member of the Condor clan, the Overland is far from the biggest. That title goes to the appropriately named Condor XL, which is capable of sleeping up to three adults. Credit its overall length of 74.0 inches, or 14.0 inches longer than those of the Condor and Condor Overland, both of which can sleep up to two adults. At 165 pounds, the aluminum-bodied Condor Overland outweighs its Condor and Condor XL kin by 30 and five pounds, respectively.While the Condor Overland’s pièce de résistance may be its aluminum construction, the tent’s interior is arguably its most important feature for the people who will use it. After all, this is presumably the space where overlanders go to catch a few winks of sleep as they journey through remote and exotic places. To this end, Roofnest fits the Overland with a 2.5-inch-thick foam mattress with a washable cover so users can tidy up between stops. The company says two adults “and a dog or child” can sleep inside, and there’s a 650-pound weight limit.Additionally, Roofnest fits the Condor Overland with the likes of a battery-powered LED light strip (with a dimmer, no less!), a ground mat, two shoe bags, a skylight, and a 7.5-foot ladder. Those looking to bring some more perks from home into their Condor Overland’s living quarters can always strap such niceties to the tent’s available shell-mounted crossbars, which are capable of holding up to 100 pounds of extra gear with the tent stowed and 40 pounds with the tent in use.
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The BMW XM concept is a preview of a new SUV that will be the second stand-alone M model (after the M1 of the late 1970s). The XM concept is powered by a plug-in-hybrid powertrain using BMW’s twin-turbocharged V-8 engine and produces 750 horsepower and 737 pound-feet of torque, making it the most powerful M production car. It will be built in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and we’ll know more details and specs by the time it debuts in production form next year. Marcus Syring, BMW M’s head of design, says the company wanted something unexpected to celebrate the firm’s 50th anniversary, and here it is: the XM concept, a 750-hp plug-in-hybrid SUV with design elements inspired by the original M car, the M1 of the late 1970s.

BMW says it made this concept an SUV to fit into a growing segment of high-performance utes such as the Lamborghini Urus and the upcoming Ferrari Purosangue. After all, one out of three M cars sold in the United States is an SUV. Earlier spy photos and trademarks had suggested that BMW was working on an X8 and X8 M coupe-like SUV to slot in the lineup above the X7 three-row SUV, but it appears that the XM has taken its place. The new SUV will only be sold as a high-performance M model, and this concept you see here is about 80 to 90 percent of what the production version will be when it arrives at the end of next year, Syring says.

“Good design starts with good proportions,” he says. The XM’s design will incorporate the elements of BMW’s SUVs, M Power, its luxury class, and electrification altogether. Its thin daytime running lights and horizontal kidney grilles give an aggressive look when approaching other cars on the road. It’s “big for presence,” he says about the iconic kidney grilles. Two BMW roundels on the rear window are reminiscent of the M1. The XM has the same 122.2-inch wheelbase as the X7 SUV, and it rides on a set of 23-inch wheels. Even the two-tone bronze and gray color scheme could be a production option. The XM’s plug-in-hybrid powertrain uses BMW’s twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 engine paired with an electric motor and produces 750 horsepower and 737 pound-feet of torque, making it the most powerful production M car ever, according to BMW, ahead of the 627-hp M5 CS. The XM also outmuscles the Lamborghini Urus (641 horsepower), Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid (670 horsepower), and the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat (710 horsepower). Syring says it’s possible that this powertrain could be used in other M models such as the M5. BMW is hoping for around 30 miles of electric driving range.
Syring wanted the XM’s driver and passengers to feel like rock stars, he says, with the cockpit as the front stage with a curved display screen and the rear seat as backstage (there isn’t a third row as in the X7.) The central controls and vents are canted in a group of three like the M logo. This vintage brown leather will likely make production, Syring says, and it’s paired with carbon-fiber elements. “It’s that strong,” he says. “We have to do it.” The rear seats, however, are covered in a deep aqua quilted velvet material, though that’s unlikely to make production, but the textured headliner will, and it’s illuminated with ambient lighting. The XM will enter production at the end of next year at BMW’s plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with a price expected to start well over $100,000. Check back here for more details and specs when the production version is revealed, likely next year.
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Genesis has revealed the first photos of the 2023 Genesis G90 sedan.The G90 serves as the brand’s flagship and is larger and more expensive than the mid-size G80 sedan.The new model should be available in the U.S. starting sometime in 2022.Genesis still follows luxury-brand tradition and has a full-size sedan serving as its flagship model—at least until a possible GV90 SUV arrives—and the G90 will soon enter a new generation. These first photos shows off the 2023 G90’s new look, which takes the brand’s design language to new heights and looks about as extravagant as a Bentley Flying Spur. We’ve yet to see the interior or learn any specifications, but we’re eager to learn more about the latest Genesis model.

Significantly larger than the mid-size G80, the G90 will likely ride on the same platform as that lesser sedan but with a stretched wheelbase. There will also be a long-wheelbase version of the G90 similar to the Mercedes-Maybach S-class that features an additional 7.5-inch stretch. The G90’s proportions thus give this model significantly more presence, and the new model’s lines feature more sharp creases and hard edges that give it less of a slab-sided look. The intricately detailed headlights and taillights are also more angular than on other Genesis models but feature the same “two lines” motif.

We expect to see a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 engine serving as the base powertrain, but we’re not sure if the naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V-8 used in the current G90 will return. Instead, we’re more likely to see an EV variant called the Electrified G90.Details are slim at this point, but we should know more about the new G90 within the next few months as Genesis releases specifications and photos of the interior before its arrival at dealerships sometime in 2022.
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Hoonigan announced today it’s launching season two of Hoonicorn vs. the World, a web series on YouTube where Ken Block drag-races an assortment of ridiculous and cool vehicles on a runway using his 1400-hp Gymkhana Mustang. For season two, there’s a major twist: Instead of Block driving the Hoonicorn, it’ll be his 14-year-old daughter, Lia, behind the wheel.

Despite her age, Lia Block is no stranger to driving Ken’s Gymkhana cars. Last year she learned how to drift while behind the wheel of Ken’s 1978 Mk 2 Ford Escort. Now, she’ll be racing against cars such as a Tesla Model S Plaid and one of the world’s fastest Nissan GT-Rs, using the heavily modified ’65 Ford Mustang that originally appeared in Gymkhana 7. The first episode, above, has Lia going up against a 4000-hp Pro Stock Corvette, driven by NHRA driver Alex Laughlin. A number of modifications have been made to the Hoonicorn for season two, including additional bars added to the roll cage and a new halo bucket seat for more driver protection. Paddle shifters and a new set of wheels have also been installed. The car is now wearing an all-new livery from Death Spray Custom that’s meant as a tribute to the original design first launched with the car in 2014. “With the excitement from the fans on Hoonicorn vs. the World season one, we knew it had to come back,” Ken Block said in a statement. “I hadn’t planned to race the Hoonicorn again since my contract with Ford expired at the end of 2020, but at the same time Lia was taking a very serious interest in racing—so, the stars just aligned to make this opportunity happen. So, we got to keep a Block in the Hoonicorn, just a different Block!”
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Porsche in increasing its Paint to Sample availability to more than 160 color options. Exclusive Manufaktur is also offering Paint to Sample Plus, which lets customers choose an even more individual bespoke color. Paint to Sample is now available on every model in Porsche’s lineup and it costs between $11,430 to $12,830 extra. Paint to Sample Plus costs up to $25,660 on GT cars.Porsche’s list of optional extras is already immense, and Porsche says its customers want even more customization possibilities. The company announced earlier this year that it’ll build one-off dream cars from its Sonderwunsch program, and now customers will have even more choices when it comes to colors. Porsche is expanding its Paint to Sample offerings to over 160 colors for its entire lineup, including the Cayenne, Macan, and Taycan.
Porsche says that it is able to expand the Paint to Sample color palette because of a new color mixing bank at its factory in Zuffenhausen, Germany, where it builds the 911 and 718 sports cars and the Taycan electric sedan, which was shown in Rubystar for its 2022 model year updates. Many Paint to Sample colors resurrect historic colors such as Rubystar and Acid Green. Now, Porsche says, its 911 Paint to Sample production will increase from roughly five cars to nearly 20 per day, and this apparently does not increase the time of production.

If none of the new colors are what you desire, Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur will help customers find the perfect match with its Paint to Sample Plus program. It’s available on all Porsche models except for the Cayenne SUV. However, first Porsche needs to put the color through feasibility testing that can take up to 11 months. This can cost anywhere from $22,860 to $25,660 on the 911 Turbo/Turbo S and GT cars, and if the color doesn’t work, Porsche will cover the cost of testing. Paint to Sample specifications are available through Porsche dealers and cost anywhere from $11,430 to $12,830 for Turbo and GT cars. And soon Porsche says that its online configurator, our favorite to play with, will be updated to show Paint to Sample colors.
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Nissan has shared a comprehensive plan for future electric vehicles.Four EV concept cars comprise a pickup truck, a convertible sports car, and two crossovers and preview future electric models.Nissan also says it will be producing solid-state batteries by 2028, which will reduce cost dramatically.Nissan is the latest automaker to share its far-reaching future plans for electric vehicles, and we’re excited to see four new concept cars that give a good idea of some of the 15 new EV models that will arrive by 2030. A small pickup truck called the Surf-Out concept is perhaps the most noteworthy of these, but a convertible sports car called the Max-Out also piqued our interest. A boxy crossover called the Hang-Out is also included, while another small SUV concept called the Chill-Out looks to be the closest to production.

Nissan Surf-Out concept
Nissan

While it’s difficult to gauge the exact dimensions, the Surf-Out appears to be a small pickup truck that could slot into the lineup below the mid-size Frontier. It has a futuristic look with interesting lighting setups front and rear and a minimalist interior with a huge screen spanning the width of the dashboard. Nissan says it has some amount of off-road capability thanks to an e-4ORCE all-wheel-drive setup and it also features some sort of onboard generator.

Nissan Max-Out concept
Nissan

This convertible is the sportiest of the four concepts, with a low-slung stance and an emphasis on performance. Nissan says that it is lightweight and has a low center of gravity. The two seats are configurable and can flatten into the floor to transform the interior space.

Nissan Hang-Out concept
Nissan

This boxy small SUV strikes us as a spiritual successor to the Nissan Cube. It has a low floor and a tall roof, making for a lounge-like, spacious interior. The four seats rotate and move around in several different configurations, including one that creates a movie-theater-like space that appears to use a projector and a giant screen at the rear of the cabin. Like the other concepts, it has an e-4ORCE all-wheel-drive setup and ProPilot driver-assitance technologies.

Nissan Chill-Out concept
Nissan

The least futuristic of the concepts, the Chill-Out appears to foretell a production model that isn’t too far down the road. It looks somewhat like the Ariya but slightly smaller, and Nissan says it rides on the company’s CMF-EV platform. We expect this to arrive sooner rather than later as a subcompact EV crossover slotting in below the Ariya in terms of size and price.Look for more news to come from Nissan in the near future about these big plans for EV models. Other claims include a new battery plant set to open in the U.S. by fiscal year 2025 and for EVs to make up 40 percent of the company’s U.S. sales by fiscal year 2030.
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