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Mercedes confirmed that it will reopen orders for several V-8 models after previously suspending these models’ U.S. availability for the 2022 model year.Orders are now open for the G550, AMG G63, GLE580, AMG GLE63, GLS580, and Maybach GLS600, as reported by Motor Authority.A few models are still missing, including the AMG E63, the AMG GT63 4-Door, and the AMG GLS63.Several V-8–powered models will soon rejoin Mercedes’ U.S. lineup after being dropped for the 2022 model year. A Mercedes-Benz spokesperson confirmed to C/D that the company is reopening orders for certain versions of the 2022 G-class, GLE-class, and GLS-class SUVs powered by the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 engine.

In addition to the Mercedes-Benz G550, GLE580, and GLS580, AMG 63 versions of the G-class and GLE-class—plus the Maybach GLS600—will be available again. But not the AMG GLS63, which is still missing from the lineup. The AMG E63 and AMG GT63 4-Door will also remain absent for the time being, and Mercedes said it could not provide any details regarding the availability of these models. The S-class sedan and new AMG SL-class convertible also use this same V-8 engine but did not appear to be affected by the same production issues.We assume that the easing of supply-chain issues is the main reason that these models are returning, although Mercedes has been relatively quiet throughout this ordeal. The suspension of these models was initially blamed on “various global, external and internal requirements, as well as several other factors, including but not limited to challenges in the supply chain,” which could also include emissions regulations.

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The Chevrolet Spark will be discontinued later this year, with production lasting through August, a GM spokesperson confirmed.The Spark is currently the cheapest new car on sale in the United States, starting at $14,595.Chevy will not offer a direct replacement for the Spark, instead directing customers to its Trax and Trailblazer subcompact crossovers, both of which start over $20,000.If you want a brand-new Chevrolet Spark, you’d better act fast. Chevy’s diminutive hatchback—currently the cheapest new car on sale in the United States—will be discontinued later this year, a General Motors spokesperson confirmed to Car and Driver today.

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Production of the Spark will continue through August, at which point it will depart from the Chevy lineup after a 10-year run. The Spark is not expected to get a direct replacement, with the GM spokesperson saying that customers looking for a ride at “an approachable price still have strong options within Chevrolet’s family of compact SUVs.”

If you want to get your hands on a new Spark before it goes the way of the dodo, you’ll have to cough up just $14,595 for the base LS model, around a third of the average cost of a new car, which has skyrocketed to $47,077. All Sparks use a 98-horsepower inline-four, crawling to 60 mph in 10.8 seconds but returning an EPA-rated 33 mpg combined. After the Spark departs, customers looking for a cheap Chevrolet will have to turn to the aging Trax, starting at $22,595, or the Trailblazer, starting at $22,795. Both subcompact crossovers cost substantially more than the Spark, which will leave customers seeking a sub-$20,000 car to consider other brands. The title of cheapest car in the U.S. will migrate to the Nissan Versa, starting at $16,105, with the $16,125 Mitsubishi Mirage close behind.
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Polestar has built a special version of its 2 hatchback called the Arctic Circle, outfitted for driving in snowy and icy conditions.The Arctic Circle gets extra power and torque as well as studded tires, softer springs, and a prototype launch control system.LED rally-style lights are attached up front and Recaro bucket seats are found inside, but the Polestar 2 Article Circle will remain a one-off.Electric vehicle maker Polestar—spun off from parent company Volvo back in 2017—hails from snowy Sweden, and the company has used its familiarity with wintry conditions to create the one-off Polestar 2 Arctic Circle. Developed by Polestar’s chief chassis engineer Joakim Rydholm, who races rally cars in his spare time, the Arctic Circle turns up the wick on the Polestar 2 to help it better tackle icy roads at high speeds.
Starting with a Polestar 2 Long Range dual-motor model with the Performance package, the car was raised by 1.2 inches and fitted with custom studded 245/35R-19 winter tires, with each tire bearing 490 0.16-inch metal studs. Polestar also increased power and torque, with the Arctic Circle putting out 469 horsepower and 502 pound-feet of torque. This is up from 408 hp and 487 pound-feet in the standard Polestar 2, although an over-the-air update for 2022 will see 476 hp and 502 pound-feet available for customers of the Long Range dual-motor.

The springs in the Arctic Circle are 30 percent softer than those on the production Polestar 2, and the three-way performance Öhlins dampers were also retuned. Strut braces were added at the front and rear for better torsional rigidity and steering responsiveness. Polestar also introduced a prototype launch control system, activated via steering-wheel-mounted paddles.
The Arctic Circle plays rally-car dress-up with white 19-inch OZ Racing wheels, four Stedi Quad Pro LED lights fitted up front, a carbon-fiber skid plate, and gold recovery straps front and rear. The interior features Recaro front bucket seats and a carbon-fiber snow shovel in the trunk for emergency situations. The Arctic Circle is wrapped in a slick-looking matte gray and white livery. Polestar noted that the Arctic Circle will not be put into production, describing it as a “unique showpiece.” Perhaps a determined Polestar 2 owner could re-create the electric rally car look with enough elbow grease.
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