This week Volkswagen introduced the eighth generation of its Golf hatchback, a global car that’s one of the best-selling automobiles of all time. It offers a comically long list of power options, and it looks like, well, like, Golfs have looked for decades, just a little newer. On today’s episode, we’re going to talk about this mega-important debut, as well as hatchbacks in general. They’re a curious type of car that Europeans love and Americans seem to change their mind about a lot. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NatjmTUFIg
Motor1 Managing Editor Brandon Turkus finds out if the McLaren 570GT’s optional Sport Package marries comfort, agility, and performance into a mid-engined 562-horsepower package that works on rough roads and in everyday conditions, as well as handles your favorite twisting road or track.
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On this week's episode of the Motor1.com U.S. podcast, Global Editor-in-Chief John Neff, Senior Editor Greg Fink, and Writer Christopher Smith go through the new Corvette's pricing and options line by line, trim by trim. What they find is shocking – the new Corvette is perhaps the best performance bargain they've seen in the last decade, if not this century.
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The all-electric Mustang Mach-E will make its debut Nov. 18 at an event in Los Angeles. Customers can pre-order Mustang Mach-E by placing a deposit. Timing will be critical, especially for a limited First Edition, details of which will be announced as part of the Nov. 18 event.
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Production of the all-new Nissan LEAF, the next generation of the world’s best-selling electric vehicle, is officially underway for European customers.
With the first new LEAFs now rolling off the line at Nissan’s plant in Sunderland, UK, the countdown has now started to the first customers receiving their vehicles in February.
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Make way for a new exciting racing car: simultaneously with the production car, Audi Sport also launched the DTM version of Audi RS 5 Coupé. With this couple of a race car and its street-legal car Audi Sport demonstrates the transfer of technology from the race to the street.
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The Chevy Camaro may be discontinued after 2023 - Should it be?
https://www.motor1.com/news/356610/chevy-camaro-discontinue-2023/
More news to discuss..
- Colorado/Canyon won’t be replaced until 2023: https://www.motor1.com/news/356429/chevy-colorado-gmc-canyon-details/
- Lexus/Toyota to use Mazda RWD platform and I6: https://www.motor1.com/news/355606/lexus-rc-mazda-engine-rumor/
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Managing Editor Brandon Turkus takes the most hard core Subaru on sale today for a spin to see if the Type RA can satisfy the fandom.
For more Subaru WRX STI Type RA: https://www.motor1.com/subaru/wrx-sti/
As-tested price: $48,995
Super-hot hatchbacks are already depressingly uncommon vehicles on America's roads. We'd dig it if everyone saw the joy that came with daily driving a Honda Civic Type R or Ford Focus RS. But if you're of a different mind and find fast small cars too common, there is a vehicle that will help you stand out from the crowd, if you can find it.
The Subaru WRX STI Type RA is a limited run of the all-wheel-drive, boxer-powered sedan – yes, it's only available as a sedan, so it's not a true hot hatch, but that's semantics – that adds new, exclusive looks to a familiar package.
You'll still get a 2.5-liter, turbocharged flat-four with 310 horsepower and 290 pound-feet of torque, a six-speed manual, and Subaru's clever all-wheel-drive system. But you'll also get a big freaking wing, which like the roof, is finished in carbon fiber. The Type RA also comes with historically appropriate gold BBS wheels. A unique body kit with red accents, fashionable Recaro seats, and a beautiful Alcantara steering wheel round out the visual changes.
Those are the most noticeable changes. What's harder to spot is the impact of a shorter third gear, promising more aggressive acceleration, and an updated exhaust system. Yes, the STI Type RA pulls a bit harder in third-gear situations – highway on ramps are even more of a riot because of it – but good luck spotting the impact of the unique exhaust. The Type RA sounds good, but it's merely like someone turned the volume of the already restrained stock exhaust from five to six. We'd rather it get turned to 11.
Beyond those changes, this is still the STI we've known and enjoyed for years. The main problem comes with the price tag and the limited availability. With just 500 Type Ras in the US, it's going to be a challenge to find something other than a pre-owned example. And if you do find a new one, the price tag is $49,855, including an $860 destination charge. That's nearly $13,000 more than the base STI. But is that price too much for the ultimate Subaru fan?
To find out more about what makes the STI Type RA tick, check out our latest episode of Why Buy.
SPECIFICATIONS:
ENGINE: Turbocharged 2.5-Liter H4
OUTPUT: 310 Horsepower / 290 Pound-Feet
TRANSMISSION: 6-Speed Manual
FUEL ECONOMY: 16 City / 22 Highway / 28 Combined
DRIVE TYPE: All-Wheel Drive
WEIGHT: ,3395 Pounds
SEATING CAPACITY: 5
CARGO VOLUME: 12.0 Cubic Feet
BASE PRICE: $48,995
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New addition to the Porsche puristic vehicles: The 911 GT3 with Touring Package will be unveiled at the 67th International Motor Show (IAA), which takes place in Frankfurt. It is available exclusively with a manual six-gear transmission, and instead of the fixed rear wing it has a variable rear spoiler like the 911 Carrera.
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The Audi A8 is stylistically defining – it signals the dawning of a new design era for the entire brand. The front end with the wide, upright Singleframe grille and the fluid, muscular body symbolize sporty elegance, sophistication and progressive status. The new A8 delivers on the promise made by the Audi prologue design study. The luxury sedan possesses a powerful presence – whether in the 5.17 meter (17.0 ft) standard version or the A8 L, which has a 13 centimeter (5.1 in) longer wheelbase.
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