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A 1957 Volvo TP51, originally used as a vehicle for the Swedish military, is coming up for sale in January.The Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction will list this four-wheel-drive lifted and restomodded Volvo at no reserve; it was last seen in the western U.S. at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.Among the features are a 620-hp 572-cubic-inch Chevrolet V8 engine, replacing the original 90-hp engine, and onboard mobile satellite, a Playstation 4 console, and a built-in beverage cooler.When it comes to lifted, knobby-tired, four-wheel-drive, vintage SUVs, Volvo is hardly the first name that comes to mind. And yet, that’s exactly what we have here. Specifically, this is a 1957 Volvo TP21, restomodded and fully kitted out, and it can be yours if you raise your paddle at Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale sale in January.

Barrett-Jackson

Barrett-Jackson

Built for the Swedish military from 1953 to 1958, the TP21 was based on the civilian PV830/PV831. The standard bodywork from the cowl rearward was retained, but the frame was shortened to make the TP21 more capable off-road. Its rounded profile and large snout earned the TP21 the nickname “Sugga” (or sow).

Barrett-Jackson

Originally, this TP21 would have been motivated by a flathead 3.7-liter inline-six and a four-speed manual transmission. Four-wheel drive with a two-speed transfer case and vacuum-actuated front and rear differential locks provided a key component of its capability, and these vehicles were used for troop transport or, as is the case here, as a radio command car.

Barrett-Jackson

Barrett-Jackson

This restomodded example has an upgrade from the original 90-hp mill to a 572-cubic-inch Chevy V-8 good for 620 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque. It’s paired with a TH475 three-speed automatic transmission. It has also been fitted with air conditioning, and other enhancements include navigation, a rear-seat LCD TV with a Playstation 4, and a trunk-mounted LCD TV. The latter is just the thing for tailgating, where this Volvo would be sure to upstage any nearby XC90 SUV or Cross Country wagon.
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After years of neutering the Cayman to protect the iconic 911 as the pinnacle of Porsche’s lineup, the German automaker finally unleashed the full potential of its mid-engine sports car with the newest GT4 RS model. Porsche dropped in the 911 GT3’s immaculate 4.0-liter flat-six and fitted extreme aerodynamic doodads to create the ultimate track-ready Cayman. The GT4 RS is already considerably more expensive than the base Cayman, starting at $143,050, but as is tradition with Porsche, the extensive and expensive options list can make the price quickly skyrocket. With the online configurator now live, a few of our editors got together to build our ideal versions of the 718 Cayman GT4 RS.Carlos Lago’s $149,429 718 Cayman GT4 RS

Porsche

Porsche

As I see it, there are two paths you can take when building your dream Porsche. The first is the usual impulse to click all the go-fast(er) boxes and wind up with a track weapon that is miserable to drive at anything other than the absolute limit. The second is the more realistic option, one that ignores future market speculation and focuses more on the way I drive cars in the real world. My potentially boring GT4 RS has a combination of creature comforts for road use and a few features that should be standard, like auto-dimming mirrors with integrated rain sensors ($700), a smartphone cubby ($560), and heated seats ($530). I also opted for the no-cost Adaptive Sport Seats; the standard Full Bucket Seats look fantastic, but do not agree with the shape of my spine. I only picked two expensive options. The front axle lift system ($3,040) should cost less than replacing your front splitter after it meets a steep driveway for the seventh time, while the LED Headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus ($2,020) comes with several upgrades that improve night visibility — plus, the LED lights look super cool. The last option? All-weather floor mats ($89), because I find it insane that we still accept carpet in the place where our dirty shoes sit. — Carlos LagoConnor Hoffman’s $153,670 718 Cayman GT4 RS

Porsche

Porsche

To me, the new Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS might be one of the best GT cars. A 493-hp flat-six from the 911 GT3 mounted behind the seats with those air intakes, oh, the intakes, and the 718 interior’s analog feel that the 992-gen 911 went away from. The only downside is you can’t get RS cars with a stick. I’d get mine finished in—wait, there’s no Chalk?!—GT Silver and keep the standard aluminum wheels painted in silver. It’d be awesome to daily this mid-engine, 9000-rpm screamer, so I’m selecting the sport seats over the carbon buckets. I’m also forgoing the $13,250 Weissach Package because I don’t need all that carbon fiber and deleting the GT4 RS logo on the doors and rear. Give me the front-axle lift ($3,040), heated seats ($530), Arctic Grey seatbelts ($360), and a Bose sound system ($990). It’s crazy that the 718 Cayman starts at $61,850 and this GT4 RS costs more than double at $153,670. — Connor Hoffman Eric Stafford’s $174,130 718 Cayman GT4 RS

Porsche

Porsche

Why buy a house in middle America when you can use that money to build what might go down in history as one of the best driving and best sounding Porsche models ever? My wife probably doesn’t see it the same way, but that’s married life for you. To maximize my investment and the GT4 RS’s performance, the $13,520 Weissach package is a must-have. It adds a slew of exposed carbon-fiber bits, and it’s the only way to unlock the optional 20-inch magnesium wheels ($15,640) that reduce unsprung weight by 21 pounds. I like the clean look of the $3540 Carrara White metallic paint, and I’d pair it with the blue-accented interior that’s included with the Weissach pack. I think the dash-mounted stopwatch in the $310 Chrono package is a neat touch. Plus, it gives the gauge cluster a useful digital stopwatch for tracking lap times, and the touchscreen gains a unique performance display. No RS would be complete without carbon-ceramic brakes. Their $8000 surcharge comes with the territory and makes the $800 fee to change the calipers from yellow to black feel like chump change. The enhanced headlights ($2020) look sick and help lower the odds of me obliterating an animal—and my six-figure dream car—during a late-night driving session. I’d also be remiss if I didn’t pay $900 for the Porsche Experience Center Delivery in Atlanta, which, most importantly, includes 90 minutes of instructed track time in an equivalent car. — Eric StaffordCaleb Miller’s $192,880 718 Cayman GT4 RS

Porsche

Porsche

If you’re buying one of Porsche’s RS track cars, you might as well go all in, so I specced my GT4 RS with the Weissach Package, adding oodles of exposed carbon fiber for an extra $13,250. This allowed me to select the $15,640 forged magnesium wheels, and I dropped $8,000 on the ceramic composite brakes. I also splurged for the $3,540 Gentian Blue Metallic paint; I needed a splash of color and the no-cost red and yellow options don’t speak to me. $170 added gloss black door handles. Inside, I went for the Deep Sea Blue stitching and got the seat belts and door pull loops in yellow ($360 and $200, respectively) to match the brakes. I spent $350 on the Light Design Package—I have to admit I’m a sucker for ambient lighting. Auto-dimming mirrors for $700 were a must because I’m tired of being blinded by the powerful LEDs on many modern SUVs. I decided to pick up my GT4 RS at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta, paying $900 for a tour of the facility, lunch at the restaurant, and a 90-minute instructed track session to get to grips with my new beast. Since I’d then drive 11 hours back to Michigan, I went for the adaptive sports seats instead of the buckets—making them heated for an extra $530—the $990 Bose sound system, and the $3,040 front-axle lift system. Somehow I’ve ended up with a $192,880 Cayman. — Caleb MillerDavid Beard’s $202,240 718 Cayman GT4 RS

Porsche

Porsche

Can you hear that metallic grinding sound? Those are the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and 2022 Porsche 718 GT4 RS gears grinding in my head. I’m torn which car to be more excited about. Sure, the Z06 will be the obvious value play but like Tom Cruise stated in Risky Business: “Porsche. There is no substitute.”My idea of a GT4 RS is one that’s not for daily use, but one for that crushes the occasional canyon twisties and for full-send track days. This is my forever car. One that will be passed on for generations. And because this is fantasy land, I’m not holding back. First off, the exterior. Why limit yourself to one of the nine standard colors? Paint-to-sample is a must for $12,830 and I’m leaning towards Oak Green Metallic or perhaps NATO Olive, because there aren’t enough green vehicles on the road. With that special paint comes the mandatory weight savings of the Weissach package for $13,250 and the included leather and Race-Tex interior for an additional $2160. That’s fine, I would add those anyway. To keep this masterpiece light as possible, the $15,640 magnesium wheels are a no-brainer and to keep them free of disgusting brake dust, the $8000 carbon-ceramic brake package will find a home in their barrels. LED headlights for $2020? Why not. With the $730 carbon-fiber window trim and deletion of the model designation on the doors, my exterior is complete. On the inside, things are simple. Because this is for occasional use, I’m keeping the standard full bucket seats and adding the soft 3D-printed inserts to them to maximize what little comfort they have. The Arctic Grey seat belts will pair nicely with the rest of the interior and the no-cost Smoking package and luggage net in the passenger footwell are useful additions. All in, I’m at $202,240* for my little dream machine. Why the asterisk? The dealer-installed Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R gumballs cost has yet to be determined and for a car of this pedigree, they’re the final piece of the puzzle. I hope my grandkids approve. — David Beard

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An Automotive News story this week, using a Porsche dealer meeting as its source, suggests a top-end three-row luxury SUV could be coming. A Porsche spokesman contacted by Car and Driver declined comment.The new SUV would sit above the Cayenne in the Porsche lineup, and it could come in plug-in-hybrid and all-electric versions, the report said.After all, the Cayenne is Porsche’s biggest seller, and Porsche undoubtedly would like to have a three-row SUV to put up against BMW, Audi, and Cadillac luxury entries.Three-row luxury SUVs are doing big business right now, something which is likely making those top-end automakers without one in the lineup wonder about filling the gap. That certainly seems to be the case at Porsche, with Automotive News reporting the company is seriously considering a larger sport-ute that would be positioned above the existing Cayenne. A Porsche spokesperson contacted by Car and Driver responded with the statement, “As a matter of policy, we don’t speculate or comment on potential future product. ”

The AN story says that a meeting of dealers at Porsche’s U.S. headquarters in Atlanta was shown a rendering of this potential car, with a design that one of the people to see it described as “part sedan, part crossover” with both three rows of seats and a plug-in-hybrid powertrain, likely one related to the 670-hp hybridized V-8 already offered in the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid. A pure-EV version is also a strong possibility given the speed at which Porsche is moving toward electrification—and the speed at which bans on the sale of internal-combustion engines are approaching in many European markets.Globally, the Cayenne is currently Porsche’s most successful model, selling in volumes that continue to amply justify the once controversial decision for the world’s most famous sports-car maker to diversify into SUVs. Last year the company sold nearly 93,000 around the world, over a third of its total production of 272,000 cars. By contrast, a relatively modest 34,000 of the iconic 911 were sold worldwide.

Interior of the two-row Porsche Cayenne.
Porsche

Not that Porsche fans with three or more kids should get too excited yet—it could well not be happening. The company refused to confirm or deny the existence of a potential future model to AN but did say that it often shares ideas for future cars under what is called the Porsche Unseen initiative. This may be one of those.Taking a wider view of this bit of the industry suggests it would certainly be easy to make the case for a model above the Cayenne. In the U.S., luxury three-row SUVs are enjoying booming demand. Cadillac sold nearly 31,000 Escalades here during the first three-quarters of 2021, and BMW managed nearly 16,500 of our segment-favorite X7 in the same period. We suspect many Porsche dealers are feeling frustrated at having to miss the bonanza; although the closely related Audi Q7 and Bentley Bentayga are both offered with three rows of seats, the current Cayenne has been designed to only accommodate two.Will this add up to a Porsche-for-more? We’ll have to wait and see.

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Ford debuted the new Ranger mid-size pickup for global markets, previewing the model that will be sold in the U.S. shortly after. It continues to use a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine and 10-speed automatic transmission. It will enter production next year, though we expect it to arrive in the U.S. for the 2023 model year. Ford is in the midst of an overhaul of its truck lineup, which starts with the new entry-level Maverick compact pickup and works all the way up each segment to the heavy-duty F-series trucks. The Ranger is next up for a redesign to help it be more competitive with mid-sizers from Chevy, Jeep, and Toyota, and we’re getting a sneak preview of the new model, which should arrive in the U.S. by 2023, from the version that was just debuted first for global markets.

Ford

The new truck looks like the unibody Maverick matured into a mid-size body-on-frame truck, using similarly styled C-shaped LED headlights and bolder wheel arches, which now have a side step located behind them. Ford stretched the Ranger’s wheelbase by 2.0 inches and widened the track also by 2.0 inches, which should help improve its ride. The new truck will use a similar suspension setup as the current truck, but Ford positioned the rear dampers outside of the frame rails.

Ford continues to use the turbocharged 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine that produces 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque in the current truck (a variety of diesel engines are available in other markets), and it’s paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. We expect it to offer a similar 7500-pound max towing capability as the current truck. A six-speed manual is available on the global version, but it’s unlikely to be available in the States. An upcoming Ranger Raptor model should be available in the U.S. soon after the next-gen model arrives, and it’s expected to use a version of the twin-turbo 2.7-liter V-6 found in the Bronco.

Ford

The Ranger’s aging interior and infotainment system was in dire need of a refresh, and the next-gen’s cabin looks to be a huge improvement. A 10.1-inch touchscreen is standard, though Ford’s massive vertically oriented 12.0-inch unit is available, and they both run its SYNC 4 infotainment system that can control drive modes and show off-road controls. There’s a newly available wireless charing pad and Ford extended cargo space in the doors and under the rear seats. The next-gen Ford Ranger will enter production next year at Ford’s plants in Thailand and South Africa, and we should know more about the version that’ll be sold in the States soon, as it’s expected to arrive for the 2023 model year.
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Chevrolet and GMC confirmed to Car and Driver that the 2022 Silverado and Sierra will be available in a regular-cab configuration, which will be offered either with a standard bed or a long bed.The two-door versions of GM’s full-size trucks will only come on the base trims, the Silverado WT and the Sierra Pro.The standard bed, which measures 79.4 inches, was not available on either truck during the current generation before their 2022 model year facelifts.Trucks have strayed far from their roots. Originally filling the role of bare-bones workhorses, pickup trucks have become luxury items, with the average price for a full-size truck now over $56,000 as of May 2021, according to Kelley Blue Book. Many trucks never leave the pavement, with their owners opting for svelte, four-door crew-cab models to fit the whole family in comfort. But those who still want a simple truck can rejoice because Chevrolet and GMC have confirmed that the refreshed 2022 Silverado and Sierra will be available as two-door, regular cab models with a standard bed.

GMC

There is a caveat, however. If you want the regular-cab, standard-box versions of the General Motors truck twins, you will need to buy the base models. A spokesperson for Chevrolet told Car and Driver that the regular cab, ether with the standard bed or the long bed, will only be produced for the cheapest Silverado WT trim. For the Sierra, a GMC representative affirmed that the regular-cab model with either the standard or long bed will only be offered on the base Pro grade.

This is the first time that the two-door Silverado or Sierra will be available with a standard bed (measuring 79.4 inches) for the current generation. A regular-cab model with the 98.2-inch-long bed could be had on the pre-facelift Silverado and Sierra and continues as an option for the base-model trucks. If you want a two-door Silverado or Sierra in a fancier trim level, you’re out of luck—unless you move to the Middle East, where you can buy a two-door with a standard bed in the Trail Boss or RST trims. No pricing information is available yet for these old-school pickup-truck configurations, but expect the regular-cab, standard-bed models to cost slightly less than the equivalent long-bed versions.
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Polestar has revealed that the Precept concept will enter production as the Polestar 5.The Polestar 5 will be launched in 2024, following the 2023 Polestar 3 and future Polestar 4 SUVs.Polestar showed an image of a near-production 5, which ditches cameras for real side-view mirrors and seems to have removed the lidar pod jutting out from the roof on the concept.In early 2020, Polestar debuted the jaw-dropping Precept concept, a sharp, low-slung electric four-door hatchback said to preview the future of Polestar design and featuring a protruding lidar pod on the roof for advanced driver-assistance features. Then in September of this year, Polestar revealed that the Precept will enter production before 2025 and become the flagship model in the lineup. At that time, the company showed an image of a prototype Precept under development. Now, the Swedish electric automaker has announced more details about the upcoming production version of the Precept and provided a behind-the-scenes look at the car transitioning from concept to road car.

The original Precept concept from 2020.
Polestar

Polestar has now revealed that the Precept concept will reach showrooms as the Polestar 5. So far Polestar has sold the 1, a sleek two-door grand-tourer, and the 2, a boxy Tesla Model 3 competitor. Polestar has confirmed that the 5 will be launched in 2024, and presumably following the 3 and 4, both of which will be SUVs. In terms of classifying the 5, the Precept concept featured four doors and a hatchback at the rear, and Polestar is dubbing the the upcoming car “an electric performance four-door grand touring car,” making it a competitor to the likes of the Tesla Model S, Lucid Air, and Mercedes EQS. In the behind-the-scenes video below, Polestar shows the process for transferring the exterior design of the Precept to a production model. The company says the Precept’s taut, creased design language will bleed over onto the Polestar 3 SUV that’s due next year. Polestar also provided a single image of a “near production” Polestar 5. We see that the 5 will feature regular side-view mirrors instead of cameras and subtle changes to the front end, and the lidar sensor is no longer perched on the roof. Stay tuned for more details on the 5 as Polestar continues the development of its stunning concept into a production car.
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Kia has teased the second-generation Niro crossover with a set of dark images.The Niro will draw heavily upon the HabaNiro concept, with similar lighting signatures and a two-tone body.The Niro will be unveiled at the Seoul Mobility Show in South Korea on November 25.Kia used the Los Angeles auto show to reveal the blocky EV9 concept, previewing a full-sized electric SUV that is due in 2024. Now Kia is preparing to unveil another eco-friendly model, the second-generation Niro crossover, and has released these teaser images. The new Niro will be shown in full at the Seoul Mobility Show on November 25, with a U.S.-specific launch likely happening later.

2019 Kia HabaNiro concept.
Kia

The current Niro has been in production since the 2017 model year, so a redesign is long overdue. Kia says the new Niro will be influenced by the HabaNiro concept first seen at the 2019 New York auto show. Although most of the bodywork is obscured, both the U-shaped LEDs and the thin bar running the full width of the front end look very similar to the lighting elements from the concept. At the rear, the vertical lights are carried over from the concept, as is the thick, red-painted C-pillar. It’s unclear whether the C-pillar will always be red or if other color options will be available for the two-tone look. The interior shots show a simple design and a screen stretching across the dashboard.

Kia

Kia

The current Niro is offered with three powertrains: a standard hybrid mating a 1.6-liter four-cylinder to an electric motor, a plug-in hybrid with a larger battery pack good for 26 miles of electric driving, and a fully electric model. The latter uses a single 201-hp electric motor and has a range of 239 miles thanks to its 64.0-kWh battery. Kia hasn’t said if the new Niro will continue to offer a variety of powertrains or if it will switch to become purely electric. The HabaNiro concept was a full EV, but given that the Niro is not adopting the “EVX” nomenclature used by the rest of Kia’s electric lineup—such as the new EV6—we imagine it will continue to come as a hybrid. Look for more information on the next Niro later this week.
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Toyota is recalling 227,490 U.S.-market Camry sedans from the 2018 and 2019 model years over a problem that could cause sudden loss of brake assistance.The vane cap inside the car’s vacuum pump can wear out prematurely, break, and cause pump failure, which in turn could affect power-braking assistance. The problem does not affect the Camry hybrid, which Toyota said in its filing does not have the vacuum pump. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has posted a recall notice for more than 200,000 Toyota Camry cars over a problem that could lead to the sudden loss of braking assist. The problem involves a defective cap on the rotating vane in the mechanical vacuum pump. Toyota said that premature wear, particularly when the vehicle experiences “frequent braking and/or long periods of idling,” can cause the cap to get stuck between the vane and the pump housing and break, at which point the pump would no longer supply vacuum to the brake booster. The brakes will continue to work, but without continued vacuum the power assist could “be suddenly reduced” without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.The recall includes Toyota Camry models built between January 16, 2017, and September 13, 2018. Dealers will repair or replace the vacuum pump at no charge. Notifications will start going out to owners of the affected Camrys in mid-December. Meanwhile, owners of 2018 or 2019 Camrys can visit the NHTSA recalls site to get further information or find out if their car is included in the recall.

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