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National Average Price Of Gas Tops $5 Per Gallon For First Time In History
Gas prices continue to rise across the country, with AAA announcing that the average pump price is now $5.01 power gallon. And even though that’s a whopping $1.94 more than last year, prices may not have peaked yet, with the organization predicting further increases in the coming months.
New Bentley Flying Spur S Joins The Range With V8 And Hybrid Options
Making its public debut at the Goodwood Festival Of Speed is the Bentley Flying Spur S. The S will be available with both V8 and Hybrid options and is characterized by the black brightwork, two unique wheel options, red brake calipers, the S badge on the front fenders, and tinted headlights and taillights.
All-New SsangYong Torres Debuts In Korea With Rugged Looks, $21K Starting Price
The SsangYong Torres will fill the gap between the Korando and Rexton SUVs, with an angular design, Jeep-like grille, slim LED headlights, and an aluminum-style skid plate. Details surrounding the powertrain haven’t yet been revealed, but the new SUV is already available to order in South Korea. Reports indicate that an all-electric version may arrive in Europe sometime in 2023.
2024 Audi S4 Avant Cooks Its Front Brakes During Testing, Reveals Interior And V6 Engine
In news that may not reflect well but isn’t entirely unexpected during testing, the 2024 Audi S4 Avant was captured cooking its brakes on a spirited downhill drive. The exterior looks like the conventional A4 Avant but features double tailpipes at the rear. We expect Audi to unveil the new A4 and S4 later this year or in early 2023, although the wagon is unlikely to make an appearance in the U.S. market.
MINI Teases Crossover Concept As It Announces New Design Language
“Charismatic Simplicity” will be the design language that shapes the next generation of cars from the MINI camp. MINI says that they’re reducing the number of components and will only focus on the essential styling elements in the future. Those pillars will include the Union Jack taillights, while chrome and leather will be done away with.
Toyota Shows Us More Of The Fantastic Compact Cruiser EV Concept
Toyota stunned us late last year when it simultaneously presented us with 15 new concepts. One of those was the Compact Cruiser EV; although with so many visions on offer, not every car got the spotlight it deserved, Toyota has rectified that now with more images of the off-roader, revealing that designers took inspiration from the first generation Land Cruiser.
A Tesla Caught On Fire Three Weeks After Sitting At A Wrecking Yard
While EVs are actually the least risky type of car to catch fire, the phenomenon of thermal runaway means that when they do go up in flames, it tends to be rather spectacular. The only way this Tesla’s fire could be extinguished was by building a pit, putting the Tesla in it, and then filling it with water to cool the hot components to a stable temperature.
What Else Is Making The News
Amazon Will Start Drone Deliveries In The U.S. This Year
Amazon will begin delivering parcels via Drone for the first time later this year. Residents of Lockeford, California, will be able to sign up to have goods delivered, pending final regulatory approval. The service will be known as Prime Air.
Elon Musk To Hold First Meeting With Twitter Employees
Elon Musk will be holding his first meeting with employees of Twitter, despite threats that he may quit the deal over the number of fake accounts on the platform. Employees are being asked to submit questions to Musk in advance of the all-hands meeting, reports Business Insider.