The redesigned 2022 Subaru BRZ sports coupe returns for a second generation, but it still won’t have a turbocharger. Instead, Subaru will fit it with a larger and more potent 2.4-liter flat-4, the automaker announced Wednesday. The 2.4-liter makes 228 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, representing increases of 23 …
Read More »GM, Nikola announce tie-up; Nissan Z sports car teased; VW electric crossover interior detailed: What’s New @ The Car Connection
General Motors, Nikola announce partnership that will include electric pickup truck The planned alliance includes a GM-built pickup that Nikola will sell in 2022. Hyundai, Kia recall 591,000 vehicles for possible brake issues that could lead to fire The automaker says faulty anti-lock brake systems could leak and cause an …
Read More »Is The Toyota Avalon TRD A Real Sports Sedan?
We’re well past the glory days of the sports sedan. But a few solid options do linger for the family man looking to go fast and corner hard. Toyota, in particular, has three sporty-ish four-doors to pick from in 2020: The Camry TRD, the Corolla Apex (coming later this year), …
Read More »Maserati Unveils 621-HP V-6 for the Upcoming MC20 Sports Coupe
As we patiently wait to lay eyes on the production version of the sleek, mid-engine MC20, Maserati has released specs for the new twin-turbo V-6. The twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 makes 621 horsepower and 538 lb-ft of torque. Maserati has employed a dual-spark-plug configuration with an innovative pre-chamber combustion system integrated …
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