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2022 Volvo C40 Recharge, 2021 Porsche Taycan, 2021 Honda Legend: This Week’s Top Photos

By 2030, Volvo will have a fully electric lineup and an online sales model just like Tesla. However, we won’t have to wait until then for new electric vehicles from the Swedish brand as it will already have seven available by the middle of the decade. One of the seven was revealed this week in the form of the 2022 C40 Recharge.

2021 Aston Martin AMR21 Formula One race car

Aston Martin is returning to Formula One for the first time since 1960 and has a multiple world champion signed as a driver. We’re talking about Sebastian Vettel, who will be driving the new Aston Martin AMR21 together with Lance Stroll.

2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo

Porsche this week launched its first soft-roader wagon in the form of the 2021 Taycan Cross Turismo. It reaches dealerships this summer and will cost you only about $1,500 more than the equivalent Taycan sedan.

Ferrari Special Series test mule spy shots – Photo credit: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien

One of the cars we spied this week is likely to be the successor to the LaFerrari. It’s also likely to be the car Ferrari enters in the new Le Mans Hypercar class of the World Endurance Championship in 2023.

2023 Maserati GranTurismo test mule spy shots – Photo credit: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien

Another upcoming vehicle we spied this week was the next-generation Maserati GranTurismo due on sale next year. Maserati is testing the new mechanical package under the makeshift body of an Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio to keep prying eyes away.

2021 Honda Legend (Japanese spec)

This week we learned that the Acura RLX is alive and well in Japan, only it’s known as a Honda Legend over there. The latest version sports some new electronic driver-assist features rated at Level 3 on the SAE scale of self-driving capability.

Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus 008 “Mini Boot”

America’s Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus provided an update on its 008. The 008 is a kit car that’s best described as a jacked up, off-road-ready version of SCG’s 004 supercar.

2020 Audi SQ8

And finally, we had a chance to test the 2020 Audi SQ8. The Lamborghini Urus’ German cousin delivers performance and utility in a no compromise, understated package.

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March 6, 2021
2022 Honda CR-V, 2021 Chevrolet Corvette, 2020 Audi SQ8: The Week In Reverse

The 2022 Honda CR-V was spotted, the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette became more expensive, and we drove the 2020 Audi SQ8. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority.

The 2022 Honda CR-V was spotted undergoing testing with a light layer of camouflage. The small crossover SUV’s design will take an evolutionary step forward with design influence from the latest Accord sedan. The upcoming CR-V appears to be longer than the current model, and the interior will likely take cues from the redesigned Civic.

We now know what happens when you cross the Boot and 004 supercar from Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus. It’s called the 008, and it looks like a safari version of the 004 triple-seat supercar. The mid-engine off-roader’s long-travel off-road suspension could make it eligible to tackle the Baja 1000.

The 2021 Chevrolet Corvette now starts above $60,000. Despite a $1,000 price bump across the lineup, the Corvette will remain a value. Other changes include new exterior color options, available full-length racing stripes, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) is the latest racing sanctioning body to take a serious look at electric cars. The organizers are asking for input on how to make electric cars a larger part of drag racing. The invitation for input includes, but is not limited to, automakers, aftermarket parts suppliers, race car builders, and safety equipment manufacturers.

Subtlety can be attractive, and the 2020 Audi SQ8 is an understated performance crossover SUV. A twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 pushes this four-ringed crossover to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds despite its 5,324-lb curb weight. It’s one quick way to get to Starbucks. There’s no question the SQ8 is worth the $20,000 upcharge over the base Q8.

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March 5, 2021
“F9,” the ninth “Fast and Furious” film, delayed a third time to June 25, 2021

The virus continues to go viral.

On Thursday a post was released on “The Fast and Furious” Facebook fan page stating the ninth installment in the film series, “F9“, was postponed for a third time to June 25, 2021. The second delay was due to the latest James Bond flick “No Time To Die” being pushed back to April 2, 2021, which has since been pushed back to October 8, 2021. “F9” was originally scheduled to hit theaters May 22, 2020, but the North American premiere was pushed back to 2021 last March.

The first trailer released in January 2020 showed Jacob Toretto (played by John Cena), the brother of Vin Diesel’s Dominic Toretto, is the main antagonist. Cena drives a Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang in one scene, while Toretto appears set to stick with his Dodge Charger. A Toyota Supra is expected to make an appearance in the film as well.

The original trailer also had a surprise reveal. Han is still alive, despite his apparent death in the third film in the franchise “Tokyo Drift.”

A new trailer was released in Feburary during Super Bowl LV with the expected mayhem and drama one finds in these films.

It’s unclear how the postponement of “F9,” and the general concern about coronavirus, might affect plans for an all-female “Fast and Furious” spinoff previously discussed by Diesel.

The “F9” originally announcement came shortly after Jeremy Clarkson confirmed on Twitter that season 4 of “The Grand Tour” is delayed due to coronavirus concerns.

A nearly completed episode has been held up, and filming of further episodes won’t be possible under current conditions, Clarkson said.

Pressure to cancel or postpone large gatherings has also affected the schedules of Formula One, Formula E, and IMSA.

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March 4, 2021