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  • 2021 Ford Shelby Super Snake, 2022 BMW i4, GMA T.50: This Week’s Top Photos

    The Ford Mustang GT-based Shelby Super Snake delivers a meaty 825 hp, and now it’s available with a speedster body. If you’re interested you had better be quick, as just 98 examples will be built for the 2021 model year.

    Pagani Huayra R

    Pagani Huayra R

    A car even more exclusive than the Super Snake speedster is the new Huayra R from Pagani. The car is the spiritual successor to the Zonda R launched in 2009, and it packs a newly developed V-12 that spits out 850 hp without the need for forced induction or electrification.

    Gordon Murray's first drive in a GMA T.50 prototype

    Gordon Murray’s first drive in a GMA T.50 prototype

    Another supercar in the headlines this week was the T.50 from Gordon Murray Automotive. Prototypes are currently being tested ahead of the start of deliveries in 2022.

    2020 Porsche Macan GTS

    2020 Porsche Macan GTS

    One of the cars we tested this week was the Porsche Macan GTS, which was updated for 2020. While it may not have huge dollops of power, it somehow manages to deliver an engaging driving experience unmatched by other crossovers.

    2021 BMW M3

    2021 BMW M3

    Another car we tested was the redesigned 2021 BMW M3, which might just be the best example of the nameplate yet. While it follows a familiar formula, BMW has mixed things up a bit with the addition of all-wheel drive.

    BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse with the 2022 BMW iX and i4

    BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse with the 2022 BMW iX and i4

    BMW presented two of its next-generation electric vehicles this week. One is a mid-size crossover dubbed the iX, and it starts sales in early 2022. The second is a sleek sport sedan dubbed the i4, which we should also see in dealerships by early 2022.

    2022 Kia EV6

    2022 Kia EV6

    Another EV in the headlines this week was Kia’s twin to the recently revealed Hyundai Ioniq 5. Kia’s version is called the EV6, and it’s a crossover styled using the Korean brand’s new Opposites United design philosophy.

    2021 Hyundai Staria

    2021 Hyundai Staria

    And finally, Hyundai unveiled a van called the Staria. It features a design inspired by spaceships and can manage to seat up to 11 thanks to its four rows. Sadly, there are no plans to bring the Staria to the United States.

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  • 2021 BMW M3, 2021 Ford F-150 Police Responder, VW Group solid-state battery plans: The Week In Reverse

    We drove the 2021 BMW M3, the 2021 Ford F-150 Police Responder broke cover, and VW Group detailed its solid-state battery plans. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority.

    We slid behind the wheel of the 2021 BMW M3 Competition and found it’s worth looking beyond the aggressive front grille. The chassis, engine, and suspension are all a return to form for the German legend, while the interior is a bit chintzy.

    Shelby American announced the 2021 Ford Shelby Super Snake Speedster with up to 825 hp and a manual transmission. Based on the current Mustang, the Speedster is a two-seater with a custom tonneau cover over the rear. A wide-body kit can be added for a meaner appearance.

    The 2021 Ford F-150 Police Responder made its debut with a top speed of 120 mph, an upgraded infotainment system, over-the-air update capability, and a new four-wheel-drive system. A hybrid powertrain isn’t in the mix, for now, but with 400 hp and 500 lb-ft of torque, this police truck has plenty of grunt.

    The 2022 Ford Maverick pickup truck was spotted testing on public roads in production form. The compact pickup is based on the bones of the Bronco Sport crossover SUV and will feature turbocharged engines, front- or all-wheel drive, and around eight inches of ground clearance.

    The Volkswagen Group detailed its electric car battery plans through 2030. The German automaker plans further development of solid-state batteries, with the new technology possibly hitting the road in 2025. A company executive said solid-state batteries will have the ability to charge to 80% capacity in as little as 12 minutes.

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  • Dodge finally makes Gold Rush heritage hue available on Charger

    To celebrate 50 years since the launch of the original Challenger muscle car in 1969, Dodge a couple of years back introduced a special 50th anniversary version of the modern Challenger that was offered in a handful of retro colors, one of which was an exclusive hue called Gold Rush.

    Last year the color was made available on more Challenger variants and now Charger fans get to join in on the fun, too.

    Dodge this week announced that buyers of the 2021 Charger can order their cars in Gold Rush, but only on the R/T, R/T Scat Pack, R/T Scat Pack Widebody, SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye variants. The cars also need to be equipped with the Charger’s Satin Black hand-painted hood, roof and trunk lid.

    Gold Rush is one of seven retro colors now offered on the Charger. The others include Frostbite, Hellraisin, Sinamon Stick, TorRed, F8 Green and Go Mango.

    2021 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Widebody in Gold Rush paint

    2021 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Widebody in Gold Rush paint

    The 2021 model year also saw the Charger made available in the 797-hp SRT Hellcat Redeye grade. The super muscle sedan will run the quarter-mile in 10.6 seconds and top out at 203 mph.

    Other changes for 2021 are minor. They include the addition of 20-inch wheels as standard on the GT AWD and SXT AWD, as well as SRT branding on the Brembo brakes of some of the high-end models.

    As for the future of the Charger, we’ll have to keep waiting for a redesign. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (now Stellantis) made it known last year that more derivatives of the current Charger, as well as the related Challenger and Chrysler 300, are coming in the years ahead. This will buy time until successor models can be developed, likely without V-8 engines.

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