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    You Can Buy a New Rolls-Royce for $8800*

    How many times have you pulled up to a polo match or regatta or Friends of Liechtenstein Benefit Polo Match/Regatta and immediately turned around and gone home because you had nowhere to sit?

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    Sure, it’s not like there weren’t chairs, but even the nicer Zambezi teak ones at the Newport Most Dangerous Game Hunt were probably rented from some atrocious event planner who’d used them just the week before at the Greenwich Submarine Auction. Imagine who’d sat in them? Could have been someone with a net worth of less than 10 digits, and it’s entirely possible that sort of condition might be contagious. But what are you going to do, trudge in with your own collapsible nylon chair from Dick’s Sporting Goods and claim you’ve gone bohemian? The Prince of Upper Hälsingland knows you better than that, and there’s no way he’s buying it. No, what you need is the Rolls-Royce Pursuit Chair, which is elegant, lightweight, portable, and only costs $8800.

    A parking meter’s rich uncle.
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    Pursuit Seat
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    $8,800.00

    You can order the Pursuit Chair to match your Rolls-Royce, but you don’t have to own a Rolls to buy one. You probably should, though, just to head off the inevitable “Which Rolls-Royces do you own?” questions that will inevitably get tossed your way while you’re minding your own business trying to retrieve your falcon. Regardless, you should say you got the new Rolls Lancelot with a custom Grenadil shooting platform, which is something they only offer to clients who own railroads.

    A flashlight.
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    As chairs go, the Pursuit Seat is minimalist. It’s essentially a strap of leather on a collapsible aluminum frame that’s fitted to a height-adjustable carbon-fiber pole. The bottom is a “gently flared aluminum ferrule” that’s meant for solid surfaces. To lend purchase on softer terrain, like the tee box on your yacht, there’s a retractible spike at the end of the pole. We imagine that feature could also be useful for popping the gender-reveal balloon for your new Red Tibetan Mastiff, or simply menacing your assistant.

    No, I’m not threatening you. I’m merely showing you the hidden spike at the bottom of my chair.
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    The Pursuit Seat is designed to fit in the Cullinan’s “recreation module” (the storage compartment under the rear cargo floor) but can also, like your enemies, be thrown in the trunk of any old Rolls. There’s a slender pocket on the leather seat, suitable for stashing tickets or cash or even more cash, and the seat’s hinge conceals a flashlight—very key if you’re not often awake during the daylight hours.

    Say hello to my little chairs!
    Rolls-Royce

    So often, we plead with companies to give us the products we want, and our petitions fall on deaf ears. It’s nice to know that Rolls-Royce, at least, is listening.
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    2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance to Have 480 HP, 634 LB-FT

    Ford has announced that the 2021 Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance Edition will make more power than originally estimated.
    The Mach-E GT makes 480 horsepower (up 21) and 600 lb-ft of torque, while the GT Performance Edition has the same power, but more torque at 634 lb-ft.
    Ford claims that the standard Mustang Mach-E GT will launch to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds, with the GT Performance Edition reaching that speed in 3.5 seconds.
    Like the gas-powered Ford Mustang coupe and convertible, the Mustang Mach-E electric crossover will have a higher-performance GT model in its lineup, which will look more aggressive, and it’ll make more power than initially claimed. A GT Performance Edition will also be available with more torque, and Ford claims it’ll launch to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds.

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    The Mustang Mach-E GT is equipped with an 88.0-kWh battery pack and two electric motors, one on each axle, sending power to all four wheels. The result is 480 horsepower (up 21 from Ford’s initial claim) and 600 lb-ft of torque, and Ford claims it’ll reach 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. The Performance Edition also makes 480 ponies, but it provides more torque (634 lb-ft), and it’s expected to be quicker. Ford also estimates that the standard GT will travel 250 miles on a single charge and the Performance Edition will reach 235 miles.

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    Mustang Mach-E GTs will look more aggressive, too, with a carbonized gray grille, red-painted Brembo brakes, 20-inch black wheels, and GT badging. The Performance Edition gets special badges, unique 20-inch wheels wrapped in Pirelli summer tires (the standard GT comes with all-season rubber), Ford Performance seats with metallic stitching, an aluminum instrument panel, and standard magnetorheological dampers.
    The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance Edition will be available at the end of the summer, and orders open in the spring. Customers who have already reserved the Mach-E GT will have the opportunity to switch to the Performance Edition, Ford says.
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    720-HP 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, 'Ring Record Holder, Costs $326K

    Mercedes-AMG has announced that the 2021 GT Black Series starts at $326,050.
    It’s powered by a 720-hp twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 with a flat-plane crankshaft. AMG claims it’ll reach 60 mph in 3.1 seconds.
    It’ll arrive in the U.S. early next year.
    The Mercedes-AMG GT has finally gotten its top-dog Black Series variant, and it’s powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter flat-plane-crank V-8, dubbed M178 LS2, that produces 720 horsepower. It’s currently the Nürburgring production car lap record holder with a time of 6:48 on the 12.94-mile course, and when it goes on sale in the U.S. early next year it’ll start at $326,050.

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    An aggressive aerodynamics package, which includes a manually adjustable carbon-fiber front splitter and a two-piece carbon-fiber wing painted in matte black, sets the Black Series far apart from the rest of the GT lineup, even the aggressive track-focused GT R. That’s not all the carbon fiber, though. The fenders, hood, roof, and rear hatch are all made of the stuff. A staggered set of 19-inch front and 20-inch rear AMG forged wheels are standard, wrapped in ultra sticky Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R rubber, and the camber is manually adjustable on both axles.

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    View Photos of the 2021 AMG GT Black Series

    A special paint color, Magmabeam (pictured above), is exclusively available for the Black Series, and it is the only extra-cost paint option. Interior customization options include AMG carbon-fiber doorsills, orange or silver contrast stitching, silver-colored seatbelts, a rear luggage area crossbar in either matte carbon fiber or gloss black aluminum, a touchpad for the center control, and a Burmester surround-sound system. Customers can also opt for a lane tracking package that includes blind-spot and lane-keeping assists, and there’s also a fitted car cover available. Pricing for these options will be announced closer to the on-sale date.

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    The GT Black Series is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 that uses a lighter, flat-plane crankshaft, as seen on Ferraris and the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350. The car makes 720 horsepower from 6700 to 6900 rpm, and peak torque is 590 lb-ft available from 2000 to 6000 rpm. AMG claims it’ll blast to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds thanks to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and reach a top speed of 202 mph. Even better, as of this writing, it’s the fastest production car around the Green Hell.
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    2021 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Starts at $31,000

    The 2021 Mazda CX-30 gains a new 2.5 Turbo trim level with a more powerful engine.
    The turbocharged version starts at $31,000 and ranges up to $35,000.
    The CX-30 2.5 Turbo will arrive at dealerships by the end of the year.
    The latest Mazda to gain the company’s turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-four is the CX-30 crossover, which adds a 2.5 Turbo model for the 2021 model year. This 250-horsepower version of the CX-30 will start at $31,000 and comes standard with all-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission. That base price represents a significant $7700 bump over the least expensive AWD CX-30 with its base engine, a 186-hp nonturbo 2.5-liter inline-four.

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    Upgrading to the CX-30 2.5 Turbo’s better-equipped trim levels will cost you, too. The 2.5 Turbo Premium starts at $33,400 and adds extra stuff including a Bose audio system, a heated steering wheel, navigation, a head-up display, and a power liftgate. The Premium Plus is fully loaded at $35,000 and includes features such as a 360-degree camera system and more advanced driver-assistance technologies.
    We anticipate the CX-30 2.5 Turbo to be significantly quicker than the standard version, which recorded a zero-to-60-mph time of 8.1 seconds in our testing. The related 2021 Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo got to 60 mph in a swift 5.6 seconds, so we look forward to testing a CX-30 to see how it performs.
    Mazda says the 2021 CX-30 2.5 Turbo will be going on sale by the end of this year.
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    Bentley Adds Scottish Tweed to Continental GT, Flying Spur, Bentayga

    The Bentley Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Bentayga are all available to order with tweed interior trim from Mulliner, the British automaker’s bespoke division.
    Four colors are available: a plaid pattern, dark blue, tan, or green.
    The tweed fabric is sourced from the Lovat Mill in Scotland.
    Bentley, much like Ivy League college professors, has a thing for tweed. The Bentley Continental GT convertible can be ordered with a tweed fabric top supplied from New England, and the Equestrian Edition features diamond quilted tweed fabrics. The Mulliner Bacalar also uses the fabric. Now the British automaker is adding tweed interior trim to other vehicles in its lineup, including the Continental GT, Flying Spur sedan, and Bentayga SUV. Only this time it’s from Scotland, and it’s available through Mulliner, Bentley’s bespoke commissioning division. Sophisticated.

    There are four tweed patterns available: Glen Plaid–Tolsta Beach (pictured above), with a bold check pattern; Charcoal, a dark bluish color; Cheltenham, a countryside green; and Sand Herringbone, a tan color. The patterns adorn the interior door trim and blend well with the leather interior on the three grand tourers.

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    The tweed fabrics are sourced from the Lovat Mill in Hawick, Scotland, which uses no harmful chemicals in the production of its fabrics and takes 90 percent of its electricity from renewable sources. Partnering with the Lovat Mill is part of Bentley’s Beyond 100 strategy, which is a plan for the British automaker to become the worldwide leader in “sustainable luxury mobility.” Its lineup will consist entirely of plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles by 2026.
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    FCA Recalls 2014–2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee with EcoDiesel Engine

    Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has issued a recall for 29,884 of its 2014–2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs with the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel engine.
    The problem is with the exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) cooler, which could crack and result in a fire.
    Owners of the affected Grand Cherokees will be notified beginning on December 31, 2020.
    FCA has issued a recall for 28,884 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs from model years 2014 to 2019 equipped with the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel engine. The recall is due to the potential for the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler to crack because of “thermal fatigue,” which could lead to vaporized coolant entering the intake manifold and potentially resulting in a fire, according to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
    FCA said that it is unaware of any injuries or accidents as a result and said it will fix this issue by replacing that part with one not susceptible to cracking. The automaker will begin notifying the owners of the affected vehicles beginning on December 31.
    Jeep owners can check the NHTSA website or NHTSA’s new recall app to see if their vehicle is involved in the recall.
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