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    2022 Mercedes-AMG SL Is More Expensive Than the AMG GT

    Mercedes has announced pricing for the 2022 AMG SL-class.It starts at $138,850 for the SL55 model and $179,150 for the SL63 model.Both are powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 engine.Mercedes is not being shy about the latest generation of its venerable SL roadster. Not only does it sport an all-AMG lineup, its pricing is ambitiously high, starting at $138,850 for the lesser SL55 and $179,150 for the more powerful SL63. That’s a good bit more expensive than the previous Mercedes-AMG GT coupe and roadster, which were phased out after the 2021 model year and started at $119,650 for the hardtop and $131,750 for the droptop.Both versions of the SL have a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 engine, with the SL55’s configuration producing 469 horsepower and the SL63’s producing 577 horsepower. 4Matic all-wheel drive and a nine-speed automatic transmission are standard across the board.

    Mercedes will offer the SL in two equipment levels, regardless of whether you choose the 55 or the 63. The Touring comes standard with equipment including massaging seats, a heated steering wheel, and a Burmester sound system. The Performance trim adds a front-axle lift system and, for the SL55, Mercedes’ Active Ride Control system and an AMG Dynamic Plus package with a limited-slip differential, yellow brake calipers, and different drive modes (these features are standard on the SL63).The AMG SL’s pricing puts it right in line with the Porsche 911, as the SL55 matches up with the 443-hp 911 Carrera 4S cabriolet ($138,550 base price) and the SL63 is relatively close to the 572-hp 911 Turbo cabriolet ($188,450 base price). We look forward to getting our hands on an SL to test so that we can see how it measures up to the Porsche in terms of performance.
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    Ford Reveals F-150 Lightning Pro SSV, the EV Truck's Police Model

    Ford has just revealed its first electric police truck, the F-150 Lightning Pro SSV, claiming it will help reduce costs and increase efficiency for police departments.Among the purpose-designed features, the SSV will come with police-grade heavy-duty cloth seats that feature lower bolsters to allow officers to enter and exit the vehicle more easily.Ford has not released information regarding pricing or when the SSV will start to go on sale and ship to police departments around the U.S.Sometimes cars are so good at what they do they become the first image in your head when you hear that thing. For police cars, that is easily the Crown Vic. Of course, police departments have had other choices, including police cruisers like the Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles. Many departments are also leaning toward the do-it-all capabilities offered by trucks. They should be interested in the new police version of the F-150 Lightning, the Pro SSV (for Special Service Vehicle), and it will be interesting to see how many municipalities will become early adopters of the EV as police vehicle.
    The SSV version of the Lightning is not so different from the EV pickup it’s based on, itself very new on the market. The 12.0-inch display in the center of the dash is the same found in the normal Lightning. Performance numbers remain the same across the lineup as well, with 452 horsepower out of the standard-range battery, and 580 crime-fighting horses from extended-range models. Also shared with the normal Lightning is the claimed 4.0-second time to 60 mph, which would beat all police vehicles but the Ford Mustang Mach-E police prototype tested by the Michigan State Police, also at 40 seconds to 60 mph. Range figures are likely to be similar to the standard Lightning at 230 miles for the smaller pack, 320 for the larger, though exact numbers have not been confirmed.
    The SSV will come equipped with the same “police-grade heavy-duty” cloth seats from the F-150 Police Responder along with the expected roof-mounted LED warning beacons and steel “intrusion plates” in the front seatbacks. And it will have the Lightning’s much discussed Pro Power Onboard, which Ford notes could serve as a mobile power source at accident scenes.

    More to the point, Ford says the new electric pickups will use Ford Pro software—which it says 12,000 police departments are already using—that will integrate “seamlessly” with management of existing internal-combustion police vehicles in a department’s fleet. Ford also intends to offer municipal loan programs to help police departments get charging stations purchased, installed, and operational. Ford has yet to release details regarding pricing or delivery dates for the Lightning SSV, though more details are expected some time later this summer. Range figures should also be released at that time.
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    Video: The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Isn’t a Science Project, But That’s Why It’ll Be So Popular

    The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning may be the brand’s most significant vehicle in recent memory. Not only is the Lightning an all-electric version of Ford’s bestselling nameplate, it’s also a pickup truck, so it must satisfy a wide range of expectations from buyers. To see how it measures up to those expectations, we evaluated an F-150 Lightning for two weeks and subjected it to every test procedure at our disposal.The video explains the results of our exhaustive testing, which includes acceleration, braking, interior noise, real-world highway range, charging speed, and storage. (We’ve already published the full test results elsewhere.)

    The fully loaded Lightning Platinum we tested posted remarkably quick acceleration results, essentially tying the Rivian R1T—the quickest pickup we’ve tested—in real-world acceleration from 30 to 50 mph and 50 to 70 mph. On the other hand, the Lightning showed more brake fade in stopping tests than the Rivian. Measuring Range, Charging, TowingIn our real-world EV range test, where we drive at constant freeway speeds, the Lightning returned 230 miles against the Platinum’s 300-mile EPA rating. That result leads us to wonder how far a Lightning equipped with the standard 98.0-kWh battery might be able to travel versus the 230-mile EPA rating. To measure charging, we hook up an EV to the fastest charger it will accept and record the rate from a 10 to 90 percent fill. The Lightning’s 106-kW average exceeded that of the first R1T we tested, at 98 kW. How about towing? We loaded the Lightning with a 5100-pound trailer and set off on the freeway. While the power and stability were excellent, the range was lacking, falling to a mere 130 miles. Given the nature of the charging infrastructure and the fact you don’t start charging at empty, you wouldn’t want to travel more than 100 miles between stops.

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    2023 Chevy Colorado Enters 3rd Generation, Goes Full Four-Cylinder

    The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado grows in size with a completely new and wider exterior design and a vastly improved interior. Chevy has added a Trail Boss trim level for the 2023 Colorado, but the mid-size pickup’s previously offered V-6 and Duramax diesel powertrains get the boot, replaced by the Silverado 1500’s turbocharged 2.7-liter inline-four with output varying from 231 to 310 horsepower with 430 pound-feet of torque.Chevy says its third-generation Colorado will begin production in the first half of 2023 at GM’s Wentzville, Missouri, assembly plant where the current Colorado and GMC Canyon are built.If it were possible to use an Easy-Bake Oven to cook up the perfect mid-size pickup, we’d hope the recipe would include the following fixings: the fun factor from the Jeep Gladiator, the ride and bed-storage tub of the Honda Ridgeline, the distracting good looks of the Toyota Tacoma, and the friendly starting price of the Ford Ranger. A dash of garlic salt wouldn’t hurt, either. The new 2023 Chevy Colorado is striving to be something like that. This all-new third-gen pickup, which goes into production in the first half of next year, fights to have all the best ingredients, starting with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that has as much horsepower as the V-6 in Nissan’s new Frontier.

    Missouri’s First MegalodonChevy has streamlined the bulk of its configurability for the 2023 Colorado based on the popularity of the previous-generation truck, offering this new unit exclusively as a four-door crew cab with the shorter five-foot-two-inch box. From base Work Truck (WT) trim up to the dust-busting ZR2 off-roader, Chevy has opted to offer what most people want, even if that means giving some people more than they need by dropping short-cab and long-bed options.

    L-R: 2023 Chevrolet Colorado LT, Colorado Trail Boss, and Colorado ZR2 with the optional Desert Boss off-road package.
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    Proportionally, the new Colorado is 2.3 inches wider than the previous pickup. The new Colorado also uses a 3.1-inch-longer wheelbase across all trims, and a shorter front overhang to help improve approach angles. The new ZR2’s 38.3-degree approach is more than an upgrade from the last truck’s 31.8-degree angle; it’s also better than the current Tacoma TRD Pro’s 35.0 degree approach. In this segment, the Gladiator wins this metric with a gnarly 43.6 degrees of approach angle. Colorado wheels now use the full-size Silverado 1500’s 6.0-by-5.5-inch bolt pattern, which opens up aluminum wheel options from as early as 1999. With bigger hubs come larger brakes. The four-wheel discs on the 2023 Colorado are now over an inch larger up front, and nearly an inch bigger on the solid rear axle. It’s grown 200 to 300 pounds heavier in 4WD configuration, but the biggest increase is for ZR2 models. The last crew-cab ZR2 we tested had the soon-lost 3.6-liter V-6 and weighed 4749 pounds, but the new ZR2 is up in pant size to 5298 pounds, the largest increase we noticed from the specs provided. Goodbye Glow PlugsThe old Colorado and GMC Canyon were once two of just three mid-size pickups to offer a diesel powertrain, but not anymore. The 2023 Colorado will be powered exclusively by Chevy’s turbocharged 2.7-liter inline-four engine bolted to an updated eight-speed automatic transmission. Power varies between trim levels.
    Base WT and LT trims come standard with 237 horsepower with 259 pound-feet of torque. This powertrain’s max towing capacity is 3500 pounds. The midlevel Z71 and new-for-2023 Trail Boss trim come with a 310 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque with 7700 pounds of max towing. That’s the highest in the segment. This powertrain is also available for WT and LT levels. Finally, the big-daddy ZR2 has the same horsepower as Z71 and Trail Boss, but with 430 pound-feet of torque at 3000 rpm. That’s a 121 horsepower and 61-pound-foot improvement over the outgoing diesel engine. Chevy says any trim can upgrade to the high-output engine through their Limited Production Option (LPO) preorder offer.Fuel economy ratings of the 2.7-liter have yet to be published by the EPA, but Chevy told us it’s roughly the same as the last-gen 2.5-liter pickup’s 19 city and 25 highway EPA rating. The turbocharged 2.7-liter engines are equipped with stop/start technology and active cylinder management that will drop combustion to just two cylinders when appropriate to save fuel.Trail Boss This, Hoss!Previously offered as a package for LT and Z71 models, Trail Boss is now its own trim level. It uses the same wide front as the ZR2 model, but with a smaller 2.0-inch factory lift for 9.4-inches of ground clearance and 32-inch Goodyear Territory AT tires wrapped around 18-inch wheels. The Z71 uses this same wheel and tire setup, but with a more premium-feeling interior versus the Trail Boss’ rugged cabin. Stepping up to the ZR2 model, things get even more serious.

    The Colorado ZR2 comes fully loaded with 10.7 inches of ground clearance, the biggest tires, and the most LED lighting. Standard equipment includes Chevy’s Flow Tie front emblem, spray-on bedliner, 17-inch wheels with 33-inch mud-terrain tires, front and rear electronic locking differentials, a 3.42 rear axle, and extra body armor underneath to prevent the inevitable. It gets those pretty gold and blue Multimatic Dynamic Suspension Spool Valve (DSSV) dampers too. This time, the rear dampers are mounted outboard of the frame, rather than inside, which Chevy said was necessary for the new truck’s size and architecture. The Desert Boss, which is specifically the boss of deserts not trails, adds even more off-road flamboyance to the ZR2 as an additional equipment package. It adds 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels, a special bash-bar front bumper, a roof-mounted light bar, an underbody camera, and decals that show everyone who the Desert Boss really is. It’s unclear yet what happens when two bosses meet in the wild. Maybe they expense lunch.

    Standard for the ZR2, and available on other models, is a new tailgate storage system that provides a lockable space 45 inches wide by 4.0 inches deep to store tools, drinks, or your pet rock collection. This tailgate can also lock itself in the midway position, similar to what the Ford Maverick compact pickup does, to help flat-load items (up to 500 pounds) such as sheets of wood or drywall into the bed.Much Better InteriorThe redesigned interior is another major improvement over the outgoing pickup. Every Colorado comes with a large 11.3-inch infotainment screen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. This is the biggest screen in the smaller truck segment—at least until the upcoming 2023 Ranger goes on sale later this year with an available 12.1-inch screen.

    From left to right: 2023 Colorado Z71 and 2022 Colorado interior.
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    The gear shifter now favors the passenger side of the cab, and the cupholders are located directly low and in front of the center console instead of tucked opposite the gear selector. A new gauge cluster and steering wheel complete the updated design. Dual-zone climate control with rear-seat climate is also available. Chevy will even sell you red or yellow seatbelts for Z71 or ZR2 models, should you need extra interior flair. This is also the first time a sunroof has been offered for the Colorado.The new Colorado also gets an Off-Road Performance Display. The app delivers information about vehicle tire pressure, pitch, roll, g-force, GPS, and altitude depending on drive mode. While the Colorado won’t have a Sport mode, its Tow/Haul, Off-Road, Terrain, and Baja options are tailored for situations where specific throttle control and shifting are required. Among the camera views—there are up to 10 of them—the Colorado’s Hitch Guidance software, now standard, exists to help you line up the hitch on the first try. An additional Hitch View takes that camera a step further, with a zoomed-in view.Pricing should be announced later this year, and before then we expect to get behind the wheel of one. It will continue to be built by the folks at GM’s Wentzille, Missouri, assembly plant, with the start of production sometime in the first half of 2023.
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    Airstream, REI Collaborate on Camper for Off-Grid Adventurers

    Airstream and sporting-goods retailer REI have collaborated on a special edition Basecamp trailer that’s been designed for adventure-seeking campers.Sustainable materials, including fabric made from recycled materials, are used throughout the interior design.Pricing for the REI Co-op Special Edition Basecamp starts at $55,600 and one lucky REI Co-op member will win one through a sweepstakes that ends on September 5.Outdoor specialty retailer REI and Airstream have revealed a distinctively equipped version of the RV manufacturer’s 16-foot Basecamp trailer, complete with enhancements intended to allow users to spend more time off the grid. The REI Co-Op Special Edition Basecamp model follows a familiar formula for Airstream, by partnering with a luxury retail brand to customize a travel trailer to appeal to that brand’s target customers. Airstream has collaborated with Pottery Barn in the past, as well as clothier Tommy Bahama, and the REI collaboration seems like another natural fit.
    A focus on environmental friendliness is evident in the REI Basecamp’s design. The interior’s stain-resistant fabrics are made from post-consumer recycled materials and the trailer’s exposed birch-ply cabinetry is constructed from lightweight, sustainably-sourced wood. REI’s signature New Spruce Green color is used inside and out to give the camper an attractive and, ahem, “on-brand” appearance.

    A special recirculating water heater is said to reduce water usage. The system warms the water up before dispensing any from the kitchen faucet or the shower-head, rather than than discharging wasted cold water for a few seconds before the water heats up to temperature. Also onboard is a UV-LED water purification system and Airstream will also swap the trailer’s flush toilet for an optional composting one should you want one.
    According to Airstream, the Basecamp trailer is the most aerodynamic model in their lineup, which the company claims helps reduce tow-vehicle fuel consumption on the way to the campsite. The REI Basecamp can be set up with one of two optional Solar packages to provide electricity if that campsite happens to one that’s off the grid. The first Solar package the same 200W bundle that’s available on the regular Basecamp trailer for $2100, but the other is a more robust 360W solar system for $5500 that also includes a 200Ah lithium battery bank to store electricity for use when boondocking. A host of gear-organizing features have been integrated into the Basecamp’s interior, including a modular floor-track system for securing larger items such as bikes during travel. A 25-piece REI product kit comes with each trailer and includes popular camping items such as camp chairs, a picnic table cover, kitchen utensils, and more. Rather than the traditional laminate found in other Basecamp models, Airstream has swapped in slip-resistant raised-coin style flooring.
    Otherwise, the REI Basecamp offers a layout that is similar to the regular 16-foot Basecamp model. A rear-positioned dinette converts to a large bed that can accommodate two adults and a set of wraparound front windows provides a panoramic view of the surrounding scenery. A kitchenette is positioned at the front of the trailer and features a sink with running water as well as a two-burner stove. The REI Basecamp does come standard with the Basecamp’s X package, which normally costs an extra $2700. The package gives the trailer more ground clearance thanks to a three-inch suspension lift, and also includes rock guards, solar window guards, and all-terrain tires.
    The base price for the REI Basecamp is set at $55,600 including destination fees (a $6900 premium over the regular Basecamp 16), and the special edition model is available for order now through Airstream dealers. Deliveries are expected to start within the next few weeks, but if you’re an REI Co-op member you’ll also have a chance to win one. Entries for the sweepstakes will be open from August 8 to September 5. If you’re not a member of REI’s co-op program, you’ll need to join before entering to win the trailer, the cost of which is a one-time $30 fee.
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    Shark Week: 1987 Porsche 928S4 Is Our Bring a Trailer Auction Pick of the Day

    • This 1987 Porsche 928S4 is currently up for sale on the Bring a Trailer website, reminding us of when the grand touring coupe broke the 300-hp barrier.• With approximately 68,000 miles on its odometer and a recent timing belt replacement, this 928S4 ought to have no trouble reliably scratching your grand touring itch.• Bidding closes on Tuesday, August 2.

    What better way is there to celebrate Shark Week than to ogle a clean example of Porsche’s affectionately named “land shark,” the 928? Well, technically, this 1987 model year iteration of the German automaker’s V-8 sports car bears the name 928S4. Between now and Tuesday, August 2, you can bid on it at Bring a Trailer—which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos.

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    Porsche added the S suffix to the front-engine model’s name in 1983 to mark the switchover from a 219-hp 4.5-liter V-8 to a larger 234-hp 4.6-liter unit. An even larger, 288-hp 5.0-liter V-8 replaced the 4.6-liter for 1985, marking the third major powertrain update to the model, which still bore the 928S designation. Two model years later, the 928 underwent its biggest change yet, which brought a myriad of exterior updates and a revised 5.0-liter engine with 316 horsepower. To denote this major update—the fourth for the 928—Porsche affixed a “4” to the four-seat sports coupe’s model designation; henceforth the 928S became the 928S4 for 1987. Besides being the most powerful iteration of the 928 (well, at least until the arrival of the 928GTS in the early 1990s), the 928S4 was also the most aerodynamic. With a coefficient of drag of 0.34, the 928S4 significantly improved on the 0.42 Cd of the original 1978 928. Credit the likes of the car’s updated bodywork and the addition of a massive rear wing, which replaced the small lip spoiler that spanned the rear hatch and quarter panels of prior 928s.

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    Yes, the 928S4’s design alterations lose some of the earlier 1978–1986 models’ character, but the newer car’s technical advantages arguably more than makeup for this loss. This is part of the reason why this ’87 928S4 is so appealing to us. Though we wish this Cassis Red Metallic Porsche were equipped with a five-speed manual and the original radio faceplate, we’re willing to settle on a 928S4 with the available four-speed automatic gearbox (the car’s Kenwood faceplate, however, is something we’d ditch immediately in favor of an OE unit). Credit the 5.0-liter engine’s 317 pound-feet of torque that’s available at 3000 rpm. With so much low-end grunt, the 928S4’s V-8 pairs surprisingly well with the slushbox. A three-pedal 928S4 may prove the more engaging tool on twisting tarmac, but we wager this grand tourer is an amenable tool for bombing down the interstate at barely legal speeds regardless of its gearbox.

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    This specific 928S4 ought to have no trouble engaging in such exploits, as its timing belt and various key cooling bits were serviced in April of last year. That’s not the only documented work done to this approximately 68,000-mile Porsche, as the seller includes the original window sticker and service records that date back to December 1987. With bidding closing on August 2, there’s plenty of time to put in a bid on this no-reserve land shark. We can’t think of a better way to celebrate Shark Week.
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    2023 Toyota Supra Pricing Announced, Including for the Manual

    The 2023 Toyota Supra with its new six-speed manual transmission starts at $53,595, the same price as the automatic model.The manual-only A91-MT special edition costs $59,440 and comes with a brown leather interior and other tweaks.The base Supra 2.0 is also still available, but only with an automatic transmission, and starts at $44,635.The new six-speed manual transmission is arguably the 2023 Toyota Supra’s most desirable option, but it won’t cost extra. For 2023, the Supra 3.0 starts at $53,595 and the 3.0 Premium starts at $56,745, both representing a $610 increase over last year, but those prices apply regardless of whether you choose the eight-speed automatic or the newly available stick-shift.The manual comes only with the 382-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six, as the base 255-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four remains automatic-only. The base Supra 2.0 costs the same $44,635 as it did last year.

    There’s also a new trim level to commemorate the addition of the manual to the lineup. The 2023 Supra A91-MT edition (pictured), which is limited to 500 units, will cost $59,440, a $2695 upcharge over the Premium. For that sum, you get a brown leather interior, an Alcantara shift knob, red brake calipers, red badging, red strut tower braces, and 19-inch wheels. The manual also gets different calibration for the traction control and stability control and a rearranged center console, and all 2023 Supra models get different suspension tuning and a new blue color.We don’t yet have EPA fuel-economy ratings for the manual Supra. Toyota says it will go on sale later this year. We’re eager to get behind the wheel to see how the three-pedal version of this sports car compares in terms of driving experience and performance.
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    Mini Aceman Concept Brings Video-Game Spunk to Classic Silhouette

    Mini has revealed the Aceman concept, an electric crossover that could eventually join the brand’s lineup situated between the Cooper and the Countryman.While there’s no timeline yet for when the Aceman could reach production, it will be shown in late August at Gamescom 2022, a video-game convention in Germany. Mini hasn’t revealed much in terms of technical specs, focusing instead on quirky design elements such as matrix LED headlights, a Union Jack roof rack, and a dashboard projector.While many of today’s EVs embrace sleek designs that appear to be inspired by Tron or Star Trek, Mini’s new electric concept takes a different approach. Called the Mini Aceman concept, this new crossover looks cheeky and appears to take its inspiration from video games like Nintendo’s Animal Crossing or Super Mario Brothers. Mini claims the Aceman previews a future production vehicle that will fit in between the Cooper hatchback and Countryman subcompact SUV.
    There’s currently no timeline for when the Aceman could enter production, but with the Clubman slated to exit the lineup in 2024, it could be sometime around then. There are also no technical specs to speak of as of yet, but hopefully the Concept Aceman improves on the Cooper Electric’s 110-mile range. You’ve likely noticed by now that the Aceman’s name is just one letter off from the oddball Mini Paceman, a two-door version of the Countryman sold from 2013 to 2016. Compared with that model, the Aceman is wider and taller, which should make it roomier inside. Plus, with its four doors, plastic cladding, geometric wheel arches, and roof rack, the Aceman should appeal to a more rugged crowd, albeit one who can also appreciate cute things.The Aceman’s basic shape is pure Mini, but the details look like they came from an alternate cartoon universe full of 8-bit shapes and rainbow lights. The rims look like fanned-out playing cards, and the headlights and the grille are outlined in solid light with a central LED matrix that calls to mind Lite-Brite toys of old.

    The matrix lights are able to wink at the driver and display the top half of the Union Jack flag, and the front shines brighter and brighter as you approach the vehicle. The taillights, too, feature similar lighting motifs with their pixelated half–Union Jack shape. Colorful accents such as the green roof and blue front bumper piece complete the look.
    Step inside and you’ll be welcomed with a colorful burst animation on the circular main display, along with a projection on the cloth dashboard. Images and an interactive map can be projected onto the dashboard through the Aceman’s three Experience Modes. One of the modes even lets you play with gamified bubble letters on the dashboard while the vehicle is stationary. All of the visual animations are accompanied by sounds as well.The rest of the interior also embraces cloth, as Mini specifically touts the Aceman’s lack of chrome and leather. The steering wheel is wrapped in velour and the seats are embroidered with a whimsical Tic-Tac-Toe-inspired pattern. Elsewhere inside, there is a modular center console, bright purple seatbelts, and sunset-colored speakers.
    As much as the Aceman concept looks to a cartoonish future, it also honors the Mini legacy. The roof-rack crossbars are designed to look like the Union Jack flag, and the roof itself and some interior details are dressed in British Racing Green.
    Curious eyes can view the electric crossover when it is unveiled in person next month at Gamescom 2022, a video-game convention in Cologne, Germany.
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