The revival of an iconic name is limited to 33 units, which have all been sold already. Alfa Romeo built the last 8C in 2010 before teasing a return in a product roadmap released in 2018. However, the 700-horsepower coupe never happened as parent company FCA pulled the plug less than a year later. Fast forward to 2023, there’s a new flagship sports car from the fabled Italian brand, and
Combat vehicles such as the American M1 Abrams and the Russian T-14 Armata are examples of state-of-the-art tanks, equipped with a range of powerful sensors and advanced weaponry for 21st-century warfare. However, whether for financial reasons or not needing a cutting-edge combat vehicle, many countries still have tanks in their arsenals that began production between the 1940s and 1950s. Check out some of these models below. + American racer Ashlea
The newest Forza 350 variant released in Thailand also gets a sweet new color scheme. In 2022, Thai Honda released the latest, greatest update to the Forza 350 scooter in the Thai market. With a handful of useful features for everyday riding, smart maxi-scooter styling, a new instrument cluster, smartphone connectivity and more, it seemed like an upscale entry to a market largely dominated by sub-200cc options. For riders seeking
This represents roughly a third of the company’s global production output. In a surprising move, Toyota announced a sweeping suspension of operations across all 14 of its assembly plants in Japan. This unexpected shutdown has brought domestic production to a complete and hopefully short-term standstill for the world’s leading automaker in terms of vehicle sales with 10.48 million units sold last year. The catalyst behind this production paralysis is a
2,000 high-power charging points will be installed by the end of 2024 and 10,000 by 2030. Mercedes-Benz announced today that the rollout of its global Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Network is progressing well. The German manufacturer intends to open first fast charging stations, named Mercedes-Benz Charging Hubs, this fall. The first three Mercedes-Benz Charging Hubs will go into operation in October in: Atlanta (United States), Chengdu (China) and Mannheim (Germany). By
It’s said to be “Range Rover-like.” The second-generation Nissan Armada was unveiled at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show but its bones are much older than that since the fullsize SUV is based on the Y62 Patrol introduced in 2010. Suffice it to say, an all-new model can’t come soon enough. Thankfully, it looks as though the world premiere is inching closer. According to Automotive News, a fully revamped model was
The battery facility will eventually employ 500 workers. BMW Group’s EV influence has been rapidly increasing in the past few years. With a $1.7 billion investment in its South Carolina manufacturing paired with the launch of a new lineup of electric options, BMW is on track to becoming a massive player in the EV industry. Now, the Bavarian automaker is expanding its electrification strategy further with a recent investment in
Made by Puma, the limited edition sneakers will be available on September 5. Porsche is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the 911 with a pair of limited-edition sneakers. A collaboration between Porsche Lifestyle Group and Puma, the sneakers commemorate classic and modern versions of the 911 and will launch with a special pre-sale event on September 5. The Retro Sneaker is inspired by the classic narrow, flat silhouette of the
Underneath the classic Type-H bodywork is a SpaceTourer decked out with a kitchen, two beds, and a pop-top roof. Campers and motorhomes are center stage right now at the 2023 Caravan Salon in Germany, and Citroen is there with a fresh concept that evokes the company’s past while pointing to the future. It’s called the Type Holidays, and beneath the ribbed-retro bodywork is a modern SpaceTourer van that previews a
A simple software update helps the Showa semi-active suspension lower ride height at low speeds by 20mm. For riders with shorter inseams, the motorcycle struggle can be very real sometimes. While there are a few potential solutions, most of them involve some kind of compromise. Go with a lower-profile saddle, and maybe the thinner padding isn’t very comfortable to sit on for long rides. Lower the bike, and suspension travel and
