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The third-generation XC90 is to adopt more estate-like proportions that will distinguish it from conventional SUV offerings while paying homage to Volvo’s rich heritage. It will take cues from the Concept Recharge that was revealed earlier this year and will be offered in both BEV and ICE-powered flavors. The car, which is expected to debut next year, will ride on the SPA2 platform, which is an evolved version of the current architecture.
Say hello to the (sort of) follow-up to the BMW M1: The 750 hp plug-in hybrid XM SUV. Although officially a concept, what you see here is largely production-ready, with the finalized version appearing before the end of 2022. Once you get past those massive illuminated nostrils, you’ll have to contend with the LED lights in the roof, as well as the vertically-stacked tailpipes and double roundels on the rear screen.
The new G90, the flagship luxury saloon from the Korean automaker, adopts Genesis’ ‘Athletic Elegance’ design language. It translates into a clamshell hood with a prominent crest grille with four headlamp strips upfront. Moving towards the rear, the 2022 G90 features two LED light bars that stretch the entire width of the tail while also sporting angular main taillight units. More details will be released in the coming weeks, including the specifics of a North American market model.
Lotus is keeping its cards close to its chest when it comes to the new Type 132 electric crossover, but a short teaser video coupled with a Spring 2022 reveal date is enough to whet our appetites for the brand’s first-ever SUV. The video shows us the car’s slender LED headlights, carbon fiber bodywork, and floating infotainment system.
After releasing a similar option for Australian customers back in August, Toyota will unveil a new 70th Anniversary Edition for South Africa. Besides the 70th-anniversary badges, the flagship trim level stands out visually thanks to a redesigned grille with Toyota lettering, a snorkel, an off-road bumper with an integrated bull-bar, a hood scoop, a metal rear bumper, and a different bed cover. However, South Africa only gets access to single-cab and double-cab pickups, whereas Australia also got a wagon variant.
While we’ve seen mules doing the donkey work for the upcoming Ferrari Purosangue SUV in the past, this marks the first time we’ve seen the high-riding model sporting what looks to be its final production body — albeit under heavy cladding. The official debut of the Purosangue is expected sometime in 2022.
What Else Is Making The News
F1 Drivers Alonso And Ocon Turn Up To Ballon D’Or
Alpine’s Formula One drivers Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon brought the Ballon d’Or trophy to the 65th ceremony celebrating achievement in Football. The pair were introduced as French music duo Daft Punk before taking off their helmets and revealing themselves. Lionel Messi won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending seventh time after earning his first major international trophy with Argentina.
Spiderman: No Way Home Tickets Listed For $25,000
Marvel fans have been left disappointed as booking websites crashed for the opening night of the final installment in the latest Spiderman trilogy. Shortly after the tickets went on sale, they soon began being listed on eBay for prices ranging from $200 to $25,000, reports The Independent.
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