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The Buick Enclave three-row SUV is getting updated styling for 2022.
The new look includes a revised grille, reshaped headlights, and new taillights.
The 2022 Enclave will go on sale later this year.
Buick has shared the first photos of the updated 2022 Enclave. The three-row SUV has a fresher-looking face and new taillights, and we assume there will be interior upgrades as well. The facelifted model will go on sale later this year; Buick has yet to share equipment, pricing, and mechanical details.

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We don’t think there will be changes to the Enclave’s standard powertrain, a 3.6-liter V-6 engine, but it’s possible GM will add a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four to the lineup. The related GMC Acadia and Cadillac XT6 offer this engine and it could both lower the Enclave’s starting price and improve its EPA fuel-economy numbers (the 2.0-liter XT6 is rated 2 mpg higher combined than the V-6 model).
The 2022 Enclave seen here is in top-of-the-line Avenir trim, suggesting that the trim levels will stay the same for the new model year. The current model offers Preferred, Essence, Premium, and Avenir versions, and we assume there will be some new equipment included in the updates for 2022. The starting price will likely rise a few hundred dollars compared with the current 2021 Enclave, which starts at $41,195.
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The Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 was designed for cornering, but thanks to a 526-hp V-8 under the hood, it’s no slouch in a straight line.
AutoTopNL on YouTube managed to get their hands on a Shelby GT350 for some top-speed testing on the autobahn, a series of public roadways in Germany with no speed limit. Though the GT350 was never intended for European markets, it seems right at home barreling up to terminal velocity thanks to its long gearing and stratospheric 8250-rpm redline.

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The real treat here isn’t the GT350’s top speed—it’s only able to hit 172 mph flat out—it’s the sound. Those familiar with the GT350’s unique powertrain will know that’s not your average American V-8 under the hood. No, the motor here uses a flat-plane crank, allowing for higher revs and a distinct soundtrack. The sound is more akin to a Ferrari than your run-of-the-mill 5.0.

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Mercedes will make AMG performance versions of its upcoming EQ electric vehicles, according to Daimler’s R&D chief.
We don’t have full details other than that not every future EQ gets an AMG version.
Separately, the automaker said individual chief designers are being assigned to handle EQ, Maybach, and AMG models to raise their profiles.
Daimler’s performance brand AMG will offer derivatives of future EQ models, Daimler R&D chief Markus Schäfer revealed in a discussion today. While there are already AMG styling packages for the EQC and the EQA, AMG is tasked with producing full-fledged electric performance cars in the future.

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The plans come on top of AMG’s dedication to plug-in hybrids, such as the upcoming 800-hp AMG GT73. The just-announced EQA version with around 280 horsepower will not be an AMG derivative. Schäfer also said that not every EQ line will receive an AMG model.
AMG originated as an independent tuner and was eventually acquired by Daimler; while there is a close technological exchange and personnel is switched between AMG and other Daimler brands, the subsidiary has maintained far greater independence than BMW’s M GmbH or Audi Sport, the former quattro GmbH.In his remarks, Schäfer alluded to continuous discussions about the scope of AMG’s independent engineering work. Mercedes-AMG is chaired by Philipp Schiemer, previously head of Mercedes-Benz do Brasil. Important milestones include the M156/159 6.2-liter V-8 engine, which AMG developed in-house, and the SLS gull-winged supercar, its first stand-alone project.
In a separate discussion, Daimler chief designer Gorden Wagener outlined his plans to assign designers to each of the company’s sub-brands as a way to enhance their profiles. They will be in charge of representing them and furthering their respective projects. He views them not as “chief designers” but designers that will “take care of the brands.” The arrangement will be modeled after a similar arrangement at Smart, where Kai Sieber has that role. All the designers will be reporting to Gorden Wagener.Wagener said that Robert Lesnik will be responsible for AMG, Hartmut Sinkwitz will take care of Maybach, and Steffen Köhl will be in charge of the EQ line of vehicles.
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The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing will be unveiled on February 1, and shortly thereafter, at 7:30 p.m. ET, 250 reservations for each sedan will become available.
Those first 500 Blackwings reserved will have the performance steering wheel and a serialized plate etched with the five-digit portion of the vehicle’s VIN. Their new owners will also get a two-day driving course.
The 2022 CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing will become available late this summer.
The long-anticipated 2022 Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing are just over a week away from their unveiling on February 1. That same day, limited number of the two sedans will be available to reserve online. Cadillac is limiting the reservations to just 250 of the CT4-V Blackwing and 250 of the CT5-V Blackwing. After those reservations are full, prospective buyers will be put on a waiting list.

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The reservations open at 7:30 p.m. ET on February 1 and will require a $1000 deposit. All of those who reserve one of the 500 Blackwings will have their sedan equipped with the performance steering wheel featuring a serialized plate etched with the five-digit portion of the vehicle’s VIN. Those 500 buyers will also get a two-day driving course at Cadillac’s V-Series Academy in Nevada.
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Cadillac has shown off said steering wheel and revealed that both the CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing will be offered with a manual transmission, but details have been sparse beyond that. We expect the CT4-V Blackwing to be powered by a turbocharged V-6 engine, either the twin-turbo 3.0-liter engine found in the current CT5-V or the twin-turbo 3.6-liter engine in the previous ATS-V. The CT5-V Blackwing, on the other hand, could see a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine good for 650 horsepower.
Cadillac says that both Blackwings will be available late this summer in “limited quantities.”
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Volkswagen has confirmed that production of the 2021 Golf TSI compact hatchback has ended for the U.S. market.
The automaker says that the inventory of the vehicle should last until the end of 2021.
Going forward, only the high-trim-level vehicles will be available in this market, beginning with the eighth-generation 2022 Golf GTI and 2022 Golf R.
We knew it was coming, but now it has happened, so get ready to say goodbye to the Volkswagen Golf TSI. The automaker announced last night that as of last week it had ended production of the compact hatchback at its Puebla, Mexico, plant but that current inventory should last until the end of 2021. Fortunately, just as the stock of 2021 Golf TSI models dwindles, the 2022 eighth-generation Golf GTI and Golf R, built in Germany, should be landing on U.S. shores.

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It had been rumored since 2019 that Volkswagen would pull the base Golf from the U.S. It doesn’t sell as well as the Golf GTI and doesn’t have the enthusiast cred of the all-wheel-drive Golf R. Plus, it’s not a crossover or SUV, so its market appeal is waning as those vehicles cut into sales of sedans and hatchbacks. Still, VW says, more than 2.5 million U.S. buyers have purchased a Golf since it first arrived in December 1974.
If you’re still interested in the base-level Golf TSI, you have plenty of time to pick one up. Although production has ceased, inventory levels should keep the vehicle in showrooms until the end of 2021. Starting at $24,190, the Golf is in one of a few segments where a manual transmission is still available, alongside the Mazda 3 and the Honda Civic.
Meanwhile, the Mk 8 2022 Golf GTI and 2022 Golf R are expected to arrive this fall, according to VW. So you can still buy a Golf in the future, just as long as you don’t mind if it’s more expensive and quicker.
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The redesigned 2021 Buick Envision, which is built in China, has reached dealer lots in the U.S. after its debut in mid-2020.
Changes to both interior and exterior give the compact crossover a more upscale appearance than the outgoing model.
The Envision starts at $32,995, a $1700 price drop from the previous model year.
After very little news since the 2021 Buick Envision made its debut in May 2020, the redesigned compact crossover is now reaching dealer lots in the United States. The 2021 Buick Envision, starting at $32,995, underwent a complete redesign for this model year, including a much more upscale appearance inside and out and a new powertrain. The Envision is intended to compete against the Acura RDX, the Infiniti QX50, and the Lincoln Corsair, all of which have posh intentions and all of which start over $35,000.

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The new Envision, which is built in China, is a front-wheel-drive crossover, with AWD optional. It’s powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four with 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, teamed with a nine-speed automatic transmission. The new engine is less powerful than the optional 2.0-liter inline-four from the 2020 model, which made 252 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, but beats the 193-hp 2.5-liter inline-four that was the 2020 base engine.
The interior of the 2021 Envision gains a much sleeker appearance to match the exterior. The Envision comes standard with an 8.0-inch infotainment display, the same size as last year, but now offers an optional 10.2-inch display. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability come standard on the Envision. Features including wireless charging, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel are optional.

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For 2021, Buick has cut back on the number of trims offered on the Envision to just three: Preferred, Essence, and Avenir. The Avenir starts at $41,395, while the mid-level Essence starts at $36,995. The top Avenir model comes with diamond-quilted leather seats, 20-inch wheels, heated rear seats, and navigation. A Driver Confidence Plus package includes automated emergency braking, lane-keeping assist with lane-departure warning, automatic high-beams, rear cross-traffic alert. Adaptive cruise control, a head-up display, and enhanced park assist are optional.
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The first 2021 Ram 1500 TRX built, pictured here, will be sold at Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale, Arizona auction on March 26, Stellantis announced today. All proceeds will go to the United Way for Southeastern Michigan.
VIN #001 is an exclusive Launch Edition finished in Anvil Gray with beadlock-capable wheels and other added accessories. Only 702 were built, and they’re all sold out.
Those interested in placing a bid for the first 702-hp 1500 TRX built can visit Barrett-Jackson’s website or bid in person.
Ram will auction off the first of its 702-hp Hellcat-powered 1500 TRX off-road pickup trucks off the line, which wears VIN #001. The sale will take place at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction in Arizona on Friday, March 26. All proceeds will benefit the United Way for Southeastern Michigan. If you’re interested in bidding on the VIN #001 1500 TRX, bids can be placed online or via phone at Barrett-Jackson’s website.

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This first TRX is an Anvil Gray Launch Edition. Only 702 TRX Launch Edition pickups will be produced, an appropriate number given how many ponies the supercharged V-8 makes, and the automaker says they’re all sold out. The Launch Edition is finished in an exclusive Anvil Gray, and inside each one has a unique red and aluminum center console badge denoting its exclusivity. VIN #001 features added accessories from Mopar such as a RamBar (not pictured), rock rails, and a bed-mounted spare tire carrier, plus the TRX’s Level 2 equipment package with features including carbon-fiber interior trim, a Harman/Kardon sound system, and beadlock-capable wheels.

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Stellantis’s Hellcat supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 is is under the hood, and in the 1500 TRX it produces 702 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. In our testing, it hurtled the 6866-pound TRX to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and a 12.3-second quarter-mile at 110 mph, making it the quickest pickup truck we’ve ever tested. The beast is even quicker to 60 mph than the Toyota Supra, and it’s currently the most powerful production pickup on sale. That is, until the 700-plus-hp Ford F-150 Raptor R comes out in February and makes the battle for off-road pickup supremacy a lot more interesting.
The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX VIN #001 Launch Edition will be on display at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale from March 20 to 27. The winner of the auction will also receive an authentication kit that includes a book on TRX’s development, exclusive photos and video, a speed-form model, and a Ram truck cover.
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Georgia man Dennis Kahler won a 2021 Chevrolet Corvette and $250,000 in a Georgia lottery in December but has struggled to get his hands on the Corvette, the blog Corvette Forum reported this week.
Kahler wants a 2LT Rapid Blue z51 Vette, but the lottery administrators can’t find a dealer with a spare Corvette to sell.
Kahler may have to wait until the third quarter of this year for delivery of his prize.
If Dennis Kahler was crazy enough to think he would actually win a free car when he bought a scratch-off ticket for Georgia’s Corvette and Cash event, he probably still didn’t imagine that his luck would be tarnished by vehicle supply problems, organizing failures on the part of the lottery, and the eventual involvement of a team of lawyers. But sadly, he would have been wrong.

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Kahler won the grand prize in the Corvette lottery sometime in December. The win entitled him to $250,000 in prize money and a 2021 Chevrolet Corvette worth up to $107,000. Kahler says his spec of choice is the 2LT Z51 in Rapid Blue, and that he thinks his dream car will cost $80,465, meaning he’ll get an extra $26,535 in cash when the deal finally goes through. The base price of such a Corvette is $73,290, so Kahler may also be hoping to add features such as competition seats, carbon-fiber trim, or (let’s hope not) color-match seatbelts to his C8.

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But Georgia Lottery officials, who apparently did not have a prize vehicle waiting in the wings for a winner, are struggling to get their hands on an appropriate car. The launch of the new Corvette has been plagued by problems. First, the start of manufacturing on the mid-engine Vette was delayed by a 40-day United Auto Workers strike; then the coronavirus pandemic temporarily shuttered GM plants. In October, the Bowling Green, Kentucky, plant that builds Corvettes was shut down for a week because of unspecified coronavirus-related supply chain issues.
That all adds up to a lot of demand for not that many cars. So far, the only vehicle the Georgia Lottery has been able to secure for Kahler came from a dealer who wanted $10,000 above MSRP, but Kahler balked at any solution that would chip away at his winnings.

Now it seems that he may have to wait until at least the third quarter of this year before an unaccounted-for Corvette rolls of the line. Kahler says lawyers are now involved in his quest to extract a Corvette from Georgia Lottery. If you ask us, it’s bad form to look a gift horse in the mouth and especially bad to have your lawyer do it for you. But then again, our Corvettes always show up on time.
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