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One year into its second generation, the 2021 Range Rover Evoque is getting the brand’s new Pivi Pro infotainment system and new electrical architecture.
A cabin-filtration system is a newly available option and there are a couple of new colors on the palette.
A modest price hike raises the base version’s point of entry to $44,350.

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Like its platform mate, the Discovery Sport, the 2021 Range Rover Evoque is getting Land Rover’s new electrical architecture and infotainment system that launched on the new Defender. Dubbed Pivi Pro, the infotainment system integrates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and online connectivity allows the system to receive over-the-air updates. Users can modify the system to suit their needs and from our experience with the Defender, we’ve found it to be an improvement over the old system.

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In addition to two new colors—Portofino Blue and Lantau Bronze—buyers can also choose to equip the Evoque with a new cabin air-filtration system that can switch itself on when allergens or pollution are detected.

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Newly available for 2021 is a rear-collision monitor that uses radar to sense and warn if you’re about to be rear ended or if there are obstacles behind the Evoque. Land Rover also now offers a new three-dimensional view of the Evoque that displays in the infotainment touchscreen and operates at speeds up to 19 mph. All the extra standard equipment comes with a minor price hike: the entry point for the base Evoque rises $650, to $44,350. The top-end R-Dynamic HSE P250 model starts at $54,450.

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GM is launching OnStar Insurance adding an additional level of service to its OnStar subscriptions.
The service will be available as traditional insurance, or subscribers can let OnStar analyze their driving habits to get potentially lower rates.
OnStar Insurance will launch in Arizona with GM employees this year and will likely be available nationwide to everyone by the end of 2021.

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GM is getting back into the insurance game. The automaker had its own insurance up until the financial crisis and sold it off in 2008. Now, 12 years later, it’s dipping back into the realm of actuaries, coverage, and premiums with an OnStar twist.
Today GM announced that it will begin a pilot program of OnStar Insurance. As you may have guessed, the insurance would give drivers the option to use data collected from the OnStar service to offer them lower premiums based on their driving habits. If you’re not keen on an automaker (and its insurance carrier partner, American Family Insurance) knowing exactly how you drive, there’s also the option to sign up for typical insurance that doesn’t know that maybe you speed sometimes while on the highway.
GM says that bundling OnStar’s service with insurance offers an additional level of security and peace of mind. Andrew Rose, president of OnStar Insurance services, told Car and Driver, “The GM ecosystem can bring great value to a claims process.” He pointed to a scenario where an OnStar subscriber gets a phone call after a collision and said that with OnStar Insurance, that level of service could be extended to use data from the vehicle to determine the damage, figure out the parts needed, and help order a courtesy vehicle based on the type of vehicle a person owns. Rose also said the system could help expedite determining if a vehicle is a total loss and could potentially help with figuring out how to finance a new GM with the company’s financial arm.
If an OnStar Insurance user has non-GM vehicles they want on their plan, they could work with tAmerican Family for multi-vehicle discounts. So you’re not dealing with multiple insurance carriers if you like a multi-brand household.
OnStar Insurance won’t be available for everyone right away. Initially, the service will launch in Arizona with GM employees. But Rose said that if everything goes to plan, the service will be available nationwide by the end of 2021.
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The second-generation Subaru BRZ is here with a 228-hp 2.4-liter boxer-four and standard six-speed manual transmission (#SavetheManuals).
It’s nearly the same size as its predecessor, but it has a new look with added aero as well as a digital cockpit.
The 2022 Subaru BRZ will go on sale in the U.S. in the fall of 2021.
As automotive enthusiasts we always want more. That’s why, when rumors started to swirl that the next-gen Subaru BRZ could use forced induction to make more power, we got excited, hoping that a turbocharged engine would give the rear-wheel-drive sports car more potency. Subaru didn’t fulfill that fantasy, but we’re fine with that because the 2022 BRZ will still be more powerful than its predecessor while keeping its purist-sports-car formula.

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In order to stick to that creed while making more power, the second-generation BRZ replaces the previous-gen’s 2.0-liter engine with a more powerful naturally aspirated 2.4-liter flat-four that revs to 7500 rpm. The slightly larger-displacement engine produces 228 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, increases of 23 horsepower and 28 lb-ft. Power is routed to the rear wheels through a standard six-speed manual transmission and limited-slip differential, although a six-speed automatic with paddle shifters and a new Sport mode is available.

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At just over an inch longer and half an inch lower, the 2022 BRZ has almost the same proportions as the previous-generation car, though its wheelbase has been stretched by two-tenths of an inch. The new BRZ also has more upright headlights, jagged looks, and sleeker taillights connected by a style line. Its grille is lowered, and new side vents behind the front wheels send air from under the front of the car to the more pronounced side skirts for additional downforce. Small fins on the rear-wheel arches also aid grip, as does an integrated rear lip spoiler. The base Premium model sits on 17-inch wheels while the Limited is equipped with a set of 18s.

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Subaru has also improved the BRZ’s interior with a 7.0-inch digital gauge cluster, which can be customized to display things including a water temperature gauge and a g-meter. The previous model’s standard 6.2-inch infotainment screen is swapped out for a larger 8.0-inch unit with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, and the bucket seats keep their red stitching.
The 2022 Subaru BRZ, available as either a Premium or Limited model, will go on sale in the U.S. in the fall of next year. Pricing is expected to start around $30,000.
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The 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport has a new electrical architecture and the Pivi Pro infotainment system from the Defender.
Lane-keeping assist, traffic-sign recognition, and a driver-condition monitor are now standard.
Land Rover has discontinued the base version, which raises the point of entry by $4100; the new starting price is $42,950 for the Discovery Sport S P250.
For 2021, Land Rover’s Discovery Sport receives an easier-to-use infotainment system made possible by a new electrical architecture that boasts a staggering 85 ECUs. Now if a British vehicle with 85 onboard computers doesn’t sound like the greatest idea you’ve ever heard, you’re not alone.

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Dubbed Pivi Pro, the new infotainment system adds standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and comes with a modem to allow for over-the-air updates. Land Rover boasts that it has the same intuitive usability as a smartphone and can be configured to suit the user’s needs and we’ve found it to work well in the Land Rover Defender. Drivers may also appreciate that the system doesn’t have to reboot every time the Disco Sport shuts off. A dedicated power source allows the infotainment system to sleep when the ignition is off.

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To let drivers and passengers breathe easier, Land Rover now offers a cabin air-filtration system that will keep even tiny particles out of the interior. The system can be manually turned on, but it also has sensors for pollutants and allergens and will automatically turn on when needed.

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For the safety minded, the Discovery Sport will now come standard with traffic-sign recognition, lane-keeping assist, a driver condition monitor that watches the driver to make sure eyes and attention remain on the road, and a surround camera that gives a view of the vehicle’s surroundings.
Land Rover has dropped the base Discovery Sport Standard 4WD model, which means the lineup now starts at the S 4WD model. While the price change from 2020 to 2021 on the S 4WD is only $400, the loss of the old base model means that the Discovery Sport’s point of entry is $4100 more than before, with the base model starting at $42,950 and topping out at $48,000 for the R-Dynamic SE P250.

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Honda has hinted that the new Civic may add an option for all-wheel drive.
It won’t be available at launch, Honda suggested, but may be added to the lineup later on.
The 2022 Civic sedan will go on sale in spring 2021, with other versions to follow.
It seems that the new Honda Civic will offer all-wheel drive, marking the first time since the wagovan of the 1980s and early 1990s that the venerable compact car has come with an AWD variant. Honda hasn’t officially announced AWD availability quite yet, but Honda senior planner Dan Calhoun all but confirmed it to C/D when we saw the 2022 Civic prototype in person.

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All we know so far is that all-wheel drive won’t be available initially when the 2022 Civic launches in the spring of 2021. The sedan model is set to arrive first, with the hatchback, Si, and Type R variants to follow. We’d guess that the standard Civic hatchback and sedan are the most likely candidates for AWD, possibly for the 2023 model year. The current Type R is known for being one of the highest-performance front-wheel-drive cars on the market, so a switch to all-wheel drive would be a surprising move for that variant.
Overall, though, this move is hardly shocking, as other competitors such as the Mazda 3 have also added all-wheel-drive systems recently; the Subaru Impreza has long offered standard all-wheel drive in this segment. Stay tuned for more details on the 2022 Civic as we learn more about its powertrains, features, and model lineup closer to its launch next year.
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The coupe may be gone, but the 11th-gen Civic lineup still has plenty of variants to go around. More

It’s now Honda’s entry-level car, but you would not guess that from the sophisticated exterior with its Accord-style design elements. More

The 2022 Civic prototype, revealed today, doesn’t grow larger but will offer more performance, safety, and standard features.
New features include a larger 9.0-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, a digital gauge cluster, and a higher count of airbags.
The 11th-generation Civic sedan will arrive late next spring, with hatchback, Si, and Type R versions to follow.
Honda has just revealed the prototype of its 11th-generation Honda Civic. The 2022 Civic will feature a more formal exterior with fewer curves, cues borrowed from the larger Accord, and an interior with a modern, minimalistic aesthetic. Sales of the sedan will start late next spring, and the compact’s lineup will eventually again include a hatchback, a hotter Si variant, and a high-performance Type R. Dead at the end of the 2020 model year, the coupe will not rise from the ashes.

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The Civic has been an important part of Honda’s lineup since 1973, but the 11th generation has massive shoes to fill. Its predecessor is arguably the most successful Civic ever. It has dominated its class since its introduction in 2016, consistently exceeding a 20 percent market share, and so far has racked up sales of 1.5 million units. For the past four years, Honda says it has been the best-selling car in America with millennials, Gen Z, and first-time car buyers, outperforming rivals including the Toyota Corolla, the Hyundai Elantra, the Mazda3, and the Volkswagen Jetta.

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Further complicating the new Civic’s job description is the discontinuation of the Fit following the 2020 model year. It once again makes the Civic the brand’s most affordable entry point. According to Honda spokesperson Carl Pulley, its pricing will reflect that new role. “The 2022 Civic will also get more standard feature content,” he says, also claiming it will perform “even better than its predecessor” in handling, engine performance, overall dynamics, and crash protection.
Honda will reveal the final 2022 Civic sedan closer to its on-sale date next spring. The prototype shown here is visually accurate, but it’s a roller without any interior, suspension, or powertrain. It’s also a mishmash of elements that will be eventually be seen on its many variants, but not necessarily the production sedan. These include its Solar Flare Pearl paint and its black mirrors, pillars, and trim. It also features two oval exhaust tips and a set of 10-spoke matte black 19-inch wheels, both of which are probably Si or Type R hardware. Here they wear a beefy set of Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires sized 235/35ZR-19.
The 10th generation, out in 2016, was the largest Civic yet and the first to use a global platform. The new car gets an evolution of that current chassis, which probably means it won’t return to a control-arm front suspension as in the new Acura TLX and MDX. Bummer. Instead we expect broader use of the clever dual-axis strut front suspension from the current Type R, which eliminates torque steer by mechanically separating the steering and suspension functions.

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It also means the Civic, which is already the stretch limousine of the compact class, ain’t gettin’ any bigger. Although it appears longer, lower, and wider than its incredibly popular predecessor, Honda hasn’t messed much with its dimensions. Its height and width are the same as before, and it’s only about an inch longer. Its wheelbase has been stretched a little more than an inch, but interior space is unchanged. “Rear legroom remains the same,” says Dan Calhoun, Honda senior planner for the Civic four-door and Si. “But the longer wheelbase allowed us to increase the rake of the rear seat slightly for more comfort.” Trunk space is also about the same.
Moving its A-pillar back two inches not only elongates its nose, it has given the Civic an almost rear-wheel-drive-style appearance, although it will be a front-wheel-drive car, of course. Honda has also widened its rear track by about half an inch. Previously with Mazda, where he was responsible for the execution of the current CX-5, the brand’s top seller, Calhoun has only been with Honda for three years. When we bring up the possible availability of all-wheel drive, he pauses longer than he should and says, “There will be no all-wheel drive at launch.” That’s practically a yes.
The Civic’s nose also looks longer because it is. Its front overhang has increased about an inch, while its rear overhang is shorter by about the same amount. LED headlamps and taillights are production units and connected by a hard, crisp line that runs the length of the car. The only chrome on the prototype is found on the two Honda badges and the Civic badge on its decklid.
Calhoun also points out the prototype’s built-in rear spoiler, which eliminates a cutline he feels is an eyesore on the current car, and the black trim that visually slims its A-pillars. It’s a cool detail. Its side mirrors have also been moved down to the doors.
More important, Pulley confirms that the Si and Type R will retain their clutch pedals. He also does not rule out an optional dual-clutch automatic, which is now available in the Hyundai Veloster N. We still assume the Type R will be available only as a hatchback and the Si will be offered as a sedan, although it’s possible Honda will introduce a Civic Si hatchback.

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For the first time, the Civic will have a digital gauge cluster, which we expect to be configurable. We also spot two cupholders, three knobs for the climate controls, and a larger, 9.0-inch touchscreen that is mounted higher. Today, the largest Civic screen is 7.0 inches. The Civic will also get the faster infotainment system now in the Accord and Odyssey, which has better graphics and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. There will be more airbags than there are in the current car and Honda says it will introduce multiple new airbag designs as well as multiple new active and passive safety systems, including an upgraded suite of Honda Sensing safety and driver-assist technologies.
We’ll learn more about the 2022 Honda Civic’s powertrains and other details closer to the on-sale date in late spring 2021.
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