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Supernal, a subsidiary of Hyundai, has revealed its eVTOL Vehicle Cabin concept, showcasing the passenger compartment inside its flying shuttle.The eVTOL’s cabin design took inspiration from the automotive sector’s entertainment systems and lighting, while also including sustainable materials. Supernal hopes to launch its flying pod in the U.S. by 2028, while another Hyundai division works on a hydrogen-powered shuttle that can travel longer distances.Flying cars have been touted as the future of transportation for decades, and while a plethora of companies have claimed to crack the code, their efforts have never amounted to more than a few working prototypes. The race to solve the flying car conundrum has only heated up in recent years, with independent startups like Terrafugia and PAL-V facing new competition from transportation giants like Uber and Airbus. Hyundai is also investing heavily in the nascent industry, launching a U.S.-based subsidiary called Supernal last November to focus on the so-called “Advanced Air Mobility market.” Now, Supernal has unveiled its eVTOL Vehicle Cabin concept at the Farnborough International Airshow in England, showing what the passenger compartment inside its upcoming intra-city air shuttle could look like.

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Supernal worked with Hyundai’s studios to draw inspiration from automotive design for the creation of its eVTOL cabin concept. The pod seats five, and the lightweight structure is constructed from forged carbon fiber. Each “ergonomically contoured” seat features a deployable control center designed after the center consoles found in cars. Each passenger has a charging port and a small storage compartment. The overhead lights mimic a car’s sunroof, and the lighting adjusts during different phases of the flight. Getting in and out of the eVTOL is made easier by grab handles on the vehicle’s doors and seatbacks. Supernal also touts the eVTOL concept’s sustainable construction, with includes interior materials such as recyclable carbon fiber, reinforced thermoplastic, plant-based leather, and recycled plastic fabric.

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Supernal says it is in the process of certifying the eVTOL for commercial use in the United States starting in 2028, with plans to launch the flying vehicle in Europe soon thereafter. Supernal’s eVTOL will be just one electric air vehicle in a family planned under the Hyundai umbrella. Hyundai’s Korean division is currently in the process of creating a hydrogen-powered, mid-sized flying vehicle for inter-city cargo and passenger shuttle services. However, it doesn’t expect to launch that until the 2030s. While Hyundai certainly has more resources than many of the startups that have tried to make the flying car a reality, we won’t be holding our breath.
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The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV arrives riding on the Ultium platform and featuring front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive models.The SS performance trim produces 557 horsepower and 648 pound-feet of torque, allowing it to reach 60 mph under four seconds, according to Chevy.Chevy estimates the Blazer EV will be able to travel between 247 and 320 miles on a charge, and prices will start at $44,995, with the SS ringing in at $65,995.The Chevrolet Blazer has been a shape shifter since the nameplate first emerged in 1969. Originally a full-size, truck-based two-door called the K5, the Blazer migrated to a smaller SUV body style based on the S-10 pickup in the mid-1980s. Then came the mid-size TrailBlazer of the early 2000s, which spawned an LS V-8–powered SS model, before the Blazer title returned on a sharply styled crossover in 2019. Now Chevy is repurposing the name for an all-new electric SUV, which arrives for the 2024 model year with up to 320 miles of range and the resurrection of the SS badge on a 557-hp performance model.

2024 Chevy Blazer EV LT.
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The Blazer EV debuts with four trims—1LT, 2LT, RS, and SS—and a dizzying array of powertrain choices. The 1LT, 2LT, and RS are front-wheel-drive models as standard, with the 1LT able to go an estimated 247 miles on a charge. All-wheel drive is optional on the 2LT and RS, and the 2LT maxes out at 293 miles of range depending on battery size. The RS will also be available in a rear-wheel-drive configuration, and with the right battery and drivetrain the RS will be able to travel up to 320 miles. The Blazer EV rides on General Motors’ Ultium platform and three battery sizes will be offered, but Chevy hasn’t revealed how big the packs are. Chevy says that when plugged into a DC fast-charger, the Blazer EV will be able to charge at up to 190 kW, adding 78 miles of range in 10 minutes.

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A Sporty Drive ModeAt the top of the range, the Blazer SS becomes the first electric Chevy to bear the Super Sport badge, and it pumps out 557 horsepower and 648 pound-feet of torque. All-wheel drive is standard on the SS, and Chevy claims the crossover can hit 60 mph in under four seconds in the sportiest drive mode—which bears the eye-roll-inducing name Wide Open Watts, or WOW. The SS will be fitted with front Brembo brakes and it, like all Blazer EVs, features an independent front and rear suspension. This sportiest model boasts an estimated 290-mile range. Each trim level gets a unique front fascia, with the LT displaying a blanked-off body-color grille while the RS adds a black grille piece and a full-width LED light bar, along with sporty side skirts. The SS gets a more aggressive black mask with a column of strakes below the headlights and also gains a black roof. The LT rides on 19-inch wheels, while the RS upgrades to 21-inch units and the SS features 22-inchers. The LED light bar found on the RS and SS, which includes an illuminated Chevy logo, plays lighting sequences as the driver walks towards or away from the car, as well as displaying the charge level when the Blazer is plugged in.

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The centerpiece in the interior is a 17.7-inch touchscreen paired with an 11-inch digital gauge cluster. The dashboard design is sleek and futuristic with turbine-like air vents, and the RS and SS add a flat-bottom steering wheel, ambient lighting, and lots of red accents. The RS and SS also get heated and ventilated front seats, while standard heated rear seats on the SS can also be optioned on the RS. We were wowed by the crisp design in our brief seat time in a pre-production vehicle, but we found the headroom in the second row severely lacking. The Blazer EV also comes loaded with technology, with standard automated emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, front pedestrian detection and braking, and optional reverse automated braking and Advanced Park Assist. GM’s Super Cruise hands-free highway driving system is also available, and the MyChevy app will allow owners to map out routes to find charging stations.

Police Car Version ComingChevy also says that there will be a Police Pursuit Vehicle version of the Blazer EV. Using the SS as a base, the PPV will be fitted with the largest battery and will be offered in rear-wheel drive or dual-motor, all-wheel drive specifications. The PPV will also have the SS model’s Brembo front brakes and an interior redesigned to suit the needs of police officers. The first Blazer EVs to arrive on dealer lots will be the 2LT and the RS, which go on sale next summer. The 2LT will start at $47,595 and the RS at $51,995, with the SS coming later in 2023 at an asking price of $65,995. The cheapest Blazer EV, the 1LT, and the PPV will show up in the first quarter of 2024, with the 1LT starting at $44,995. The Blazer EV will be produced at the same factory in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, where the current gasoline-powered Blazer is built, and the two Blazers should coexist for the foreseeable future.
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• Any Nissan GT-R is desirable to fans of Japan domestic market (JDM) cars, but this one is especially interesting because Nissan produced only 64 V-Spec N1 examples of the GT-R.• Each of the 64 came with the same Crystal White paint.• For those who want to bid, or those who want to sit back and enjoy the auction unfold, bidding for this 1994 Skyline GT-R V-Spec N1 will close Wednesday, July 20.The GT-R name is one of those titans of the JDM industry, sitting up there with the best of them. After a short run from 1969 to 1973, the GT-R nameplate disappeared for 16 years. Nissan decided to revive the name in 1989 as part of its quest to dominate Group A racing. That’s the back story of this very limited-edition V-Spec N1 version of the GT-R that is currently up for auction on Bring a Trailer (which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos).

Officially, the newest generation was referred to as E-BNR32; colloquially, it was shortened to R32. As much success as the R32 found in sanctioned races, it found even more street racing in the mountains of Japan. Initial D anime fans will recall Takeshi Nakazato and the NightKids, with the black V-Spec II.With the R32 dominating the Group A race series, Nissan set out to find success in the showroom class of Group N. Of the original N1, Nissan produced 118, as well as 64 in V (for Victory) Spec. The only R32 with fewer models made by Nissan was the V-Spec II, of which 63 examples were produced.

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Power is produced by the famous twin-turbocharged RB26 inline-six, connected to a five-speed manual transmission. You’ll need to get comfortable rowing gears with your left hand because each and every one of these JDM legends is right-hand drive. Since Group N regulations are more strict than most of their counterparts, Nissan was limited in how they could modify the base GT-R. What they could do is save as much weight as possible. All 245 N1 GT-Rs were painted in the same Crystal White paint (code 326). Nissan reportedly saved almost 10 pounds by applying such a thin layer of paint, rather than the four-stage process used on other GT-Rs. Other dietary restrictions included no rear wiper, no floor mat for the trunk, no stereo or sound system, and lighter headlights. The original buyer of this GT-R went for the optional A/C, meaning the list of amenities in this car is up to three, with automatic climate controls and power windows also on that list. The only modification for this car is an HKS EVC boost controller.

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If you ask me, the winning bidder should be immediately accepted into the ranks of the Myogi NightKids, with some mountain pass drifting in their future. Meanwhile, with two days to go until the end of bidding on July 20, the price is up to $66,666.
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Subaru announced pricing for the 2023 Outback and Legacy models this week, and both now cost almost $1000 more than they did in 2022, despite only minor changes to the front end and some EyeSight driver-assist upgrades.The Outback now starts at $29,620, and a new trim level is available. The Onyx Edition can now be had with the 2.4-liter turbo boxer engine that produces more horsepower and torque than the standard 2.5-liter engine.The 2023 Legacy starts at $25,415, an increase of $925 over the entry price for the 2022. You can no longer get the Limited XT trim, but the Sport now comes standard with the 2.4-liter turbo engine.As with pretty much everything else these days, the Subaru Outback and Legacy models are getting more expensive for the 2023 model year. Subaru announced this week that the new Outback will start at $29,620, while the 2023 Legacy starts at $25,415.

Subaru has updated a few things on the new models, including improved EyeSight driver-assistance technology that uses a new electric brake booster and can operate in a wider range of conditions. Outback and Legacy models get blind-spot detection with lane-change assist and rear cross-traffic alert, and EyeSight now offers automated emergency steering that helps the cars avoid collision with obstacles at speeds up to 50 miles an hour.The Outback’s price increased by $800 compared to the 2022 Outback, which started at $28,820. There isn’t a lot that’s different in the new Outback, but the front end looks slightly different. The grille and bumper are now larger and the headlamps have been changed. The Outback Wilderness does not get an upgraded fascia. The cameras used for the Outback’s driver-assistance features in the Touring trim have also been improved with a wider field of view.The 2023 Outback now offers the Onyx Edition without a turbo engine. The new Onyx Edition starts at $34,720 and includes a power moonroof, an 11.6-inch multimedia infotainment system and automated emergency braking. Unlike last year, when the Onyx trim could only be had in XT form with the upgraded 2.4-liter turbo boxer engine, there are now two engine options. The base engine is a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter boxer that produces 182 horsepower and 176 pound-feet of torque, while the 2.4-liter produces 260 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque. The turbo option is also available in the Limited XT and Touring XT trims. All 2023 Outbacks (and Legacy sedans, for that matter) come standard with all-wheel drive and a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).

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For the 2023 Legacy, Subaru has raised the starting price by $925 over the $24,490 that the base 2022 Legacy cost. Exterior changes are limited to a new front fascia with new headlights and, once again, a more prominent grille. Subaru has removed the Limited XT trim from the lineup, but the Sport trim now comes standard with the 2.4-liter turbo engine.These prices include Subaru’s destination and delivery fees, but these prices are $150 higher in Alaska and “may vary” in nine other states, most in the Northeast: Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The 2023 Outback and Legacy will be available at Subaru retailers this fall.
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If you’re looking for affordable collectibles of classic cars, the U.S. Postal Service has you covered with the upcoming launch of five pony-car stamps. The Mustang, Camaro, Javelin, Challenger and Cougar are all represented.The USPS has issued other sets of classic cars, including some for muscle cars from the 1960s and 1970s and multiple sets showing off cars from the 1950s.The pony-car Forever stamps will go on sale in August and cost 60 cents each.Five classic muscle cars from the height of the pony-car era are about to look good standing perfectly still on a postage stamp. The U.S. Postal Service is bringing the five performance cars to philatelists across the country next month.The five models featured on the new Forever stamps include the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302, the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, the 1969 AMC Javelin SST, the 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T, and the 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7 GT.

The USPS said this new stamp series is intended to highlight the “youthful spirit” that these cars brought to the automotive world between 1964 and the energy crisis of the 1970s. By the end of that decade, pony cars had become cultural icons and, as these stamps prove, they remain popular today.The pony-car era might be long gone, but some of that spirit survives today. We, for one, never tire of a good Camaro vs. Challenger vs. Mustang comparison test, as we did in 2020.The USPS has a history of highlighting American cars from previous eras on its stamps. In 2013, the USPS worked with NASCAR driver Richard Petty to promote five limited-edition muscle-car stamps. The cars on those stamps included the 1966 Pontiac GTO, the 1967 Shelby GT500, the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona, the 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda, and the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS.The USPS has also issued stamps featuring vehicles from the 1950s, including a set of five “sporty cars” and another five that emphasized “fins and chrome,” including the 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk and the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado.Earlier this month, the price of a Forever Stamp went up by two pennies to 60 cents. Any uncanceled Forever Stamp can be used to mail a one-ounce letter, no matter when and at what price they were purchased.The USPS will hold a first-day-of-issue celebration for the Pony Cars Forever stamps at the Great American Stamp Show in Sacramento, California, on August 25. If you’re interested in attending, you can RSVP for the free event at the USPS website.
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The star of The Fast and the Furious movie franchise passed away in 2013, but one of his personal vehicles will play its own starring role during this year’s Monterey Car Week in August.Fully restored and looking sweet, this 1973 Porsche 911 features a 2.7-liter flat-six-cylinder engine and houndstooth black-and-white seats, all wrapped up in a bright-yellow exterior with black accents.Walker once told Jay Leno how he found this car for sale online and agreed to purchase it sight unseen back in 2011.The list of glorious vehicles that will be auctioned off at the 2022 Monterey Car Week next month is full of head-turning possibilities, from a one-of-12 1934 Packard Custom Convertible Sedan to a 2012 Ferrari LaFerrari Prototype MP1. If you’re a fan of The Fast and The Furious movies, though, there’s just one that you’ll want in your own garage: a light-yellow 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 that was previously owned by Paul Walker. Walker starred in the action movie series until his death in 2013 in a crash involving another Porsche, a Carrera GT Walker had recently purchased.

A car guy through and through, Walker talked about buying this vehicle, which he found for sale on the internet in 2011, during an appearance on Jay Leno that year. Walker wasn’t even sure the car ran when he agreed to purchase it, but the folks at Mecum Auctions are able to offer the car in fine shape now that it has been restored and refined to a level Walker would have appreciated.

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The 911 RS 2.7 has a history of being driven both fast and furious, as the model was raced on the track starting in 1972. The car’s track success gave Porsche reason to increase the number of RS 2.7 units it would make from an expected 500 to the final tally of 1580 cars. Walker’s car comes with FIA paperwork and a Porsche certificate of authenticity.On Walker’s 911 RS 2.7, a yellow exterior is decorated with black accents like the Carrera livery on the sides and chrome trim on the windows and headlights. Restorations to the powertrain, including the drivetrain and the suspension, were done by Jerry Woods Enterprises. The powertrain uses a 2.7-liter flat-six-cylinder engine that produces 210 horsepower. An 8000-rpm tachometer can be used to know when to shift the five-speed manual transmission. The odometer currently shows 93,774 kilometers (58,268 miles).

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The black interior was redone by Autobahn Interiors, which gave the 911 black-and-white sport bucket seats while keeping the rest looking clean and simple with gauges from VDO. In keeping with the original, the redone 911 features thinner steel body panels than those found on a standard 911 and also has lighter, thinner windows. Other weight-saving features include a fiberglass rear deck and a lightweight ducktail spoiler.Interested bidders need to register on the Mecum website before Monterey Car Week starts August 18. The 911 is listed on the site at Lot R290, and the auction will take place Saturday, August 20.
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• This 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, currently up for sale on the Bring a Trailer website, is a perfect example of a car with the vibe of its time.• This is a 25th-anniversary edition equipped with a 350-cubic-inch V-8 and a four-speed manual transmission.• With a weekend ahead of us and bidding slated to end on Monday, July 18, the top offer is currently at only $9000.Late C3 Corvettes are among the most underloved vehicles in the nearly 70-year run of Chevy’s fiberglass two-seater. They are harshed on as underpowered, smog-choked rattletraps with burdensome impact-absorbing front and rear bumper covers, and poseur-ific features like mirrored T-tops and pop-up headlamps. However, I’ve always loved them, and that’s why I chose this 1978 Chevrolet Corvette L82 four-speed to be our Bring a Trailer pick of the day. (Bring a Trailer, like Car and Driver, is part of the Hearst Autos Group.)

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Perhaps my appreciation of this car is the result of generational imprinting. I was an impressionable tween when they were new. But it is hard to deny their ebullient and admirable loucheness. A Corvette—unlike predictable and unyielding long-term nameplates like the Porsche 911—is always exactly of its era, both in design and performance. These so-called “soft nose” Vettes perfectly capture both the hedonism and nihilism of the disco era.

Let’s dispense with some problematic hearsay first. While Corvette performance did reach a nadir during this era, with base small-block V-8 models producing just 165 horsepower in 1975, this particular Vette has the highest possible output of any late C3. Its 5.7-liter L82 V-8 thus pumps out a respectable 220 hp. This was enough to hustle this Plastic Fantastic from zero to 60 mph in just 6.5 seconds, allowing our own Brock Yates to proclaim it in these pages “the fastest American production car.” For perspective, the 1978 Porsche 928 posts nearly identical acceleration times. And while others may debase the fastback rear window styling that debuted on the Corvette in 1978, it adds significant storage area in the rear, and became a sleazily sexy hallmark of the model’s design that remains to this day.

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Moreover, this ’78 Vette was ordered with a number of optional upgrades, including a beefier gymkhana suspension and classy two-tone silver paint, the latter a nod to the model’s 25th anniversary, which took place that fateful year. Moreover, it comes with a four-speed manual transmission, period correct 15-inch slotted aluminum wheels with proper raised-white-letter tires, a factory eight-track stereo, and working A/C. In my opinion, this is the apex of late C3 Corvettes. In fact, as I type this, I’m also texting my brother—with whom I own four old cars—to discuss bidding. Watch for my sordid senescent self to slink down a boulevard near you soon.

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Chevy has revealed pricing for the 2023 Corvette Z06.It starts at $106,395 for the base 1LZ, and the convertible is $7000–$7500 extra.Options include the Z06 package for $8995 and carbon-fiber wheels for $11,995.The new 2023 Corvette Z06’s 670-hp flat-plane-crank V-8 revs to 8600 rpm, and its pricing also rises to similarly stratospheric levels. It starts at $106,395, nearly $25,000 more than the previous-generation C7 Z06, and the options list includes big-ticket items such as a $10,495 carbon-fiber package and $11,995 carbon-fiber wheels. Orders open July 28.Three trim levels will be available, including 1LZ, 2LZ ($115,595), and 3LZ ($120,245), with varying levels of equipment. The convertible bodystyle costs between $7000 and $7500 extra over the coupe.

Those seeking max performance will want the $8995 Z07 package, which adds the FE7 suspension tune, carbon-ceramic brakes, Michelin Pilot Cup 2R ZP tires, and underbody strakes. To get the Z07 upgrades, you must also add the Carbon Aero package that costs either $8495 with carbon flash-painted components or $10,495 with exposed carbon fiber.Carbon-fiber wheels are also available, which Chevy says reduce unsprung mass by 41 pounds. They’re available only on Z07 cars and cost either $9995 for the flash-painted version or $11,995 for visible carbon-fiber.Loading a Z06 up with all of these extras will push its price toward the $150,000–$160,000 range, where it starts to encroach on Porsche 911 GT3 (starting price, $162,450) territory. We look forward to getting our hands on the Z06 to see how it measures up.
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