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Tesla is recalling 5974 Model 3 sedans and Model Y crossovers for loose brake caliper bolts that could come off and cause the caliper to come into contact with the wheel, which could lower tire pressure. The recall includes model year 2019–2021 Model 3 and 2020–2021 Model Y vehicles.Tesla hasn’t said when or how it will notify owners of affected vehicles.CLARIFICATION 6/3/2021, 9 p.m.: This story has been updated to add further details from NHTSA’s report as to the nature of the potential problem.Tesla is recalling just under 6000 Model 3 sedans and Model Y crossovers for loose brake caliper bolts that might disassemble and cause low tire pressures. The recall affects model year 2019–2021 Model 3 and 2020–2021 Model Y vehicles.

A recall report submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that the brake calipers are secured using two fasteners and that they might come loose over time if not secured properly. According to NHTSA, if a caliper were to “[make] contact with the inner surface of the wheel rim, the wheel may be prevented from freely rotating, which may cause loss of tire pressure,” meaning the tire is likely to drag along the road until it pops and loses air pressure. NHTSA’s report says that owners might be able to hear the caliper making contact with the wheel. The agency is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this issue. Late last year, Tesla was notified of a 2021 Model Y that had a missing bolt on the driver’s-side rear brake caliper and reviewed its production torque specifications. The automaker adjusted its production process to deal with the issue, according to NHTSA documents.Tesla has not yet said when or how it will notify owners of affected vehicles, but it will tighten or replace the bolts for free. Meanwhile, owners can contact Tesla customer service here or check the NHTSA recalls site to find out if their vehicle is involved and to stay informed.

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The Buick Enclave has been refreshed for 2022 with a restyled exterior and a tweaked center console with a push-button shifter.A host of previously optional driver-assistance features will now be standard across the lineup, including automated emergency braking, pedestrian detection, and automatic high-beam headlamps.The upscale Avenir trim benefits from interior enhancements intended to make Buick’s biggest SUV feel more luxurious, although it’s still not in BMW or Mercedes territory.Buick has given its flagship SUV a host of enhancements and upgraded its styling for 2022, and the result is a sleeker look and improved value. New headlamps and taillamps, reworked front and rear bumpers, and updated wheel designs give the three-row family hauler a more modern look. Inside, the center console has been tweaked and now features a push-button shifter that’s similar to that in the smaller Envision crossover.
The fanciest Avenir trim gets even fancier this year, thanks to new quilted leather upholstery, updated wood trim, and massaging front seats with heat and ventilation. All Avenir models also wear unique wheels, a special grille insert, and body-colored lower trim panels.

More driver-assist features are standard now, including previously optional technologies such as automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, and automatic high-beam headlamps. To aid in parking, the Enclave now also comes with rear parking sensors and rear cross-traffic alert as standard. Adaptive cruise control remains optional.
To keep up with the times, the Enclave’s standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can now operate wirelessly. Other changes are minimal, and the Enclave retains its 310-hp 3.6-liter V-6 engine and nine-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel drive optional. The Enclave’s updated styling and feature enhancements increase its desirability as a three-row family crossover, but its Avenir trim still doesn’t offer enough luxury or panache to outdo SUV offerings from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. However, its premium intentions and value-oriented pricing put it on a good footing to challenge rival crossovers such as the Cadillac XT6 and the Infiniti QX60.
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Jaguar is simplifying its F-Type lineup to include only V-8 engines. The turbocharged four-cylinder and supercharged V-6 are no longer available. The new base model is powered by a 444-hp supercharged V-8 while the F-Type R still uses the 575-hp version. The 2022 F-Types are available to order now and will arrive next month starting at $71,050. Jaguar is dropping the F-Type’s four- and six-cylinder engines in favor of a V-8-only lineup after giving its sports car a new look and simplified engine lineup for the previous model year. It’ll now consist of two models: a new P450 model and the R model, and they will be on sale next month. Unfortunately, the move makes the entry point for Jaguar’s sports car $8300 more expensive.
The F-Type P450 is available as a coupe or convertible with either rear- or all-wheel drive. Its supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 produces 444 horsepower and 428 pound-feet of torque. Jaguar claims that both rear- and all-wheel-drive models will reach 60 mph in 4.4 seconds with a 177-mph top speed. The F-Type R still uses the 575-hp supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 with all-wheel drive, and in our test it reached 60 mph in 3.5 seconds on the way to a 11.7-second quarter mile at 121 mph.

Base models are equipped with 20-inch wheels, larger rear brakes, and an active exhaust system. All-wheel-drive models, which are named R-Dynamic, have gloss black trim and unique wheels. They’re available in 11 exterior colors, and there are even more available from Jaguar’s Special Vehicle Operations (SVO).The 2022 Jaguar F-Type is available to order now starting at $71,050 for the P450 Coupe with rear-wheel-drive and $81,050 for the all-wheel-drive R-Dynamic Coupe. The F-Type R’s starting price will stay the same at $104,350.
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Lexus has confirmed that a new NX is coming for 2022, and it will debut June 11.A teaser photo shows an interesting taillight setup with a full-width LED bar.The new NX will likely be offered in NX250, NX350, and NX350h versions.The second generation of Lexus’s NX crossover is nearly here, and we’re getting our first official glimpse of the new model thanks to this teaser photo. Ahead of the 2022 NX’s debut on June 11, we can see that it features a taillight setup with a full-width LED light bar and a Lexus script across the tailgate that appears to be in a new font.

We’ve already seen spy photos of the new NX, which show a similar silhouette as the current car. We think some of the bigger changes may be seen inside, as the current car’s interior is dated; we’re especially hoping that Lexus does away with the annoying infotainment touchpad that controls the central display screen in favor of a more modern touchscreen.Trademarks suggest that the NX lineup will include an NX250 model, possibly powered by a 2.5-liter inline-four, and an NX350, possibly powered by a 3.5-liter V-6. The hybrid version is likely to continue, with its NX350h designation suggesting that it could use the RAV4 Prime’s 302-hp plug-in-hybrid powertrain.We’ll learn more next week, as the NX will make its debut live on June 11 at 11pm on the Lexus website.
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The 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and Trail Edition models are updated with new colors, slightly altered appearances, and new suspension setups. Electric Lime is the new TRD Pro–exclusive color, and Trail Edition models can now be ordered in Lunar Rock, last year’s TRD Pro-exclusive. They’ll be on sale at the end of the summer, and pricing is expected to start at around $35,000 and $45,000. Toyota continues to dabble with the trail-ready Tacoma mid-size pickup, which will introduce a new TRD Pro–exclusive color (pictured above) for the 2022 model year. The new Tacoma TRD Pro is slightly taller and has new wheels, and Toyota relocated some of the exterior badging. The lesser Trail Edition model is also slightly jacked up, and it’ll go on sale alongside the TRD Pro at the end of the summer.
The Tacoma TRD Pro gets jacked up with a 1.5-inch lift on the front axle and 0.5-inch at the rear compared to the previous model. It continues to be equipped with Fox internal bypass dampers with rear remote reservoirs, but a revised angle of the ball-joint mount on the new forged aluminum upper control arms help to make the most of the increased stroke enabled by the lift. The new setup increases to the numbers that matter for off-roaders: The approach angle increases 1.4 degrees and the breakover and departure angles are upped by 2.7 and 0.8 degrees, respectively. Trail Editions are also raised up—1.1 inches in the front and a half-inch out back—and along with the removal of the front air dam allows for a 2.0-degree increase at approach.That eye-incinerating new color is called Electric Lime, and it’s exclusive to the TRD Pro. A new set of 16-inch TRD Pro wheels are wrapped in Goodyear Territory all-terrain tires. Trail Editions are now available with 2021’s TRD Pro–exclusive color Lunar Rock (pictured below) and get bronze 16-inchers with all-terrain rubber. Their grilles, which are similar to the TRD Pro, get bronze lettering .
The Tacoma TRD Pro now has a debossed TRD Pro logo on its rear quarter-panel, like the Tundra TRD Pro, but “TRD” and “Pro” are separated on two lines. New graphics on the hood are available, too, and the TRD Pro badge on the door is replaced with a black Tacoma badge. Lame.

Both Tacomas are powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 engine that produces 278 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission is offered, but we’d select the optional six-speed manual gearbox (#SavetheManuals). Both models can tow up to 6400 pounds.The 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and Trail Edition are only available in 4×4 Double Cab configurations, and they’ll arrive at the end of the summer leading into the fall. Pricing is expected to increase slightly over the 2021 models’ $45,500 and $35,180 starting prices.
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The 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross is the latest addition to the Toyota SUV lineup.It fits in between the C-HR and RAV4 and will compete in the subcompact SUV segment.We expect it to start around $24,000 and range up to above $30,000.Toyota is expanding the Corolla lineup with a new crossover version called—surprise!—the Corolla Cross. This model was first shown for global markets last year and will be making its way to the U.S. later this year as a 2022 model. With a taller body than the Corolla sedan and hatchback, optional all-wheel drive, and black plastic body cladding, it fits all the basic requirements for the subcompact SUV segment in which it will compete. But it doesn’t offer anything particularly novel such as a hybrid drivetrain or wild styling.

Compared with Toyota’s other subcompact SUV, the C-HR, the Corolla Cross is far more conventional-looking. It’s also longer, wider, and taller, with more rear-seat room and a few extra cubic feet of cargo space. But it’s still significantly smaller than the RAV4 and should be a lot cheaper, too. We anticipate a starting price of around $24,000 for a front-wheel-drive L, with loaded AWD versions pushing above $30,000.The standard engine is the same as the Corolla sedan’s upgrade motor, a 2.0-liter inline four with 169 hp and 150 pound-feet of torque. An CVT automatic is the only transmission choice, and front-wheel drive is standard with all-wheel drive optional. Toyota claims up to 32 mpg combined, and the Corolla Cross is rated to tow up to 1500 pounds.
Inside, the crossover looks much like its sedan stablemate, with a similar dashboard design and a tablet-style infotainment screen that sprouts out of the center stack. The Corolla Cross is a five-seater with 60/40 split-folding rear seats; passengers back there enjoy standard air vents and optional USB ports, and a power liftgate is optional too.Toyota hasn’t said exactly when the Corolla Cross goes on sale, but we expect it to reach U.S. dealerships by the end of the year. Look for more details to come in the next few months.
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Toyota has announced U.S. specs for the new 86 sports car.The 2022 Toyota GR 86 features a 2.4-liter flat-four with 228 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque.It will be available in base and Premium trim levels and goes on sale in the U.S. later this year.Toyota has finally revealed the U.S. version of the new 2022 GR 86 sports car, which now wears a GR designation, for Gazoo Racing. The details are nearly identical to its Subaru twin, the 2022 BRZ, and the two rear-wheel-drive coupes feature a new, larger flat-four and various chassis improvements that should make them even more fun to drive than before.

The GR 86’s 2.4-liter flat-four officially makes 228 horsepower and 184 pound-feet. That’s a useful improvement over the old car’s 205 hp and 156 pound-feet. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, with a six-speed automatic optional. Toyota claims it will get to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds; for reference, our test of a 2020 model recorded a result of 6.2 seconds, so we think the new car might be even quicker than Toyota’s claim.
The base model comes standard with 17-inch wheels wrapped in Michelin Primacy HP tires, while the Premium trim level upgrades to 18-inch wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires. Available exterior colors include Track bRed, Trueno Blue, Neptune Blue, Halo White, Steel Grey, Pavement Grey, and Raven Black.Like its predecessor, the GR 86 has two small rear seats that can fold to expand the trunk. Toyota says that the new car can fit a set of four tires with the seats folded like the old model. A 7.0-inch digital gauge cluster and an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system are both standard equipment, as is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Toyota has yet to announce pricing, but we expect the GR 86 to start around $31,000.
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The 2022 Supra lineup includes the A91-CF special edition, limited to 600 units.The A91-CF features exposed carbon-fiber weave on the front splitter, side rockers, ducktail rear spoiler, and the aerodynamic canards. It will also have model-specific 19-inch matte black wheels.All 2022 Supras will come with a one-year membership to the National Auto Sport Association.The Supra family will grow by one for the 2022 model year. Toyota has announced the A91-CF edition of the Supra, a limited-run model with plenty of exposed carbon fiber trim, model-specific 19-inch matte black wheels, and a red Brembo brake package. There will only be 600 A91-CF Supras, and they’ll only be available in North America.

The A91-CF will share most of its characteristics with the non-special edition six-cylinder Supra, which enters the 2022 model year essentially unchanged after receiving some powertrain tweaks for the 2021 model year that increased power to 382 hp. The Supra’s 3.0 Premium trim has a newly available red interior this year, plus standard heated seats.
The new special edition will be available in a choice of three exterior colors: Absolute Zero (white), Nitro Yellow, and Phantom Matte Grey. The A91-CF will come with a two-tone leather and Alcantara interior in red and black. It will also have 19-inch matte black wheels and red Brembo brake calipers peeking through the spokes. The CF in the name alludes to the woven carbon fiber that’s visible on the front splitter, side rockers, side and rear canards, and duckbill rear spoiler. In addition to the 382-hp 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, the A91-CF will have the same eight-speed automatic transmission (sourced from ZF) as other Supras, plus the available adaptive suspension and an limited-slip differential. Both the suspension and the rear differential benefitted from programming updates last year.
Toyota hasn’t announced the price of its special new Supra yet, but we expect it’ll come in at around $58,000. To help soften the blow, Toyota will give everyone who buys a 2022 Supra a complimentary one-year membership to the National Auto Sport Association, which entitles the holder to a one-day performance driving event with guidance from expert instructors. Look for the new Supra—and all its perks—to hit dealerships this fall.
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