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Cadillac has first had their first “V” bAdge arrive about 20 years before, when 2004’s  Cadillac CTS-V arrived on the scene with a 400 horsepower and 5.7-liter V-8 engine had rocked the industry to it’s core.

As per celebration, Cadillac is showing off new advancements within their upcoming model year. That’s right! The 2024 Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V sedans will be available with some choice adjustments.

With the addition of a 20th anniversary placard upon the car’s exterior, these new and improved models will also feature a new startup animation within the digital gauge cluster. Plus, brand-new colors will be available, such as Metallic Dandelion, Speedster Red and even West Coast Blue.

To ensure the visibility of the Blackwing badge, it’ll be placed next to the V placard.

The CT4-V is beginning at a price tag of $48,490 while the 360-horsepower powered CT5-V begins at a rate of $52,890.

When you notice the CT4-V Blackwing, it costs about a rate of $62,890 to begin with while the

The car costs an additional $6785 for the Super Cruise hands-free driving tech for the CT5-V Blackwing.

Additionally, the Blackwing V has a ten-speed transmissions with the extra two driver-assist packages.

When observing the V-Series high-performance is driven by the incredible 2023 CT5-V Blackwing, while giving out enough horsepower when utilizing a V-8 engine. Specifically, around 668 ponies and 6-speed manual transmission. 

Such a combo is pretty decently shown in 3.6 seconds when it zooming from zero to 60 miles per hour. A 10-speed automatic transmission is also around, but it’s significant to think about when you input the manual transmission.

Such handling is imperative as the acceleration gives off a stick-shift handling capacity as it produces a low range of prices as the chassis is well-tuned.

With great steering and a 472-horsepower twin-turbo V-6 engine that can go along well with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires with additional rear-wheel-drive.

As it isn’t quite as strong as the CT5-V Blackwing, the model still reached 60 miles per hour in only 4 seconds.

Overall, the Cadillac brand deserves to be celebrated, no matter which model you choose for your driving pleasure. The cars are at-large and in-charge of opportune destiny, therefore making your chances of having an admirable presence around your neighborhood.

Toyota is often the purveyor of electric vehicle innovations. It’s obvious from their track-record of seeing about dozens of electric vehicles exist on the wider scale. Certainly, it’s existent in the Prius which is all to familiar to anyone and everyone involved.

So what’s new this time around?

The Prius Prime is going to operate off of electricity as is, for what is looking like an EPA-estimated 44 miles within the base SE. However, it drops to 39 miles on other trims, which is about the double of the old model’s range, that can only require four hours to be on a Level 2 charger that had therefore topped off the battery. This is the functioning mode in regular hybrid mode, while the Prime has returned for an EPA-estimated 53 mpg that would be combined for the base level SE and 50 mpg that would be combined for XSE and XSE Premium variants.

Look at the trim up top that would allow you to add a solar roof that can feed up 185 watts for the battery or the 12-volt electrical system.

It’s likely that each would be able to drive with e-propulsion, as the engine has been activated while moving smoothly and with no interrupting noise.

The Prime has a more enjoyable kick to it, as it’s all thanks to the TNGA-C Chassis that it sits on. This is also interesting in regards to the suspension tuning. All while the movement is smooth enough to keep you comforted as you drive. There’s strong enough framing that allows for the interior to keep you still in between the A-Pillars.

In regards to the infotainment, there’s an incredible improvement. The tall-portrait display and zero-buttons was not quite working out in a way that benefitted the audience. There had been a 8.0-inch touchscreen that took it’s place with the latest and greatest in appropriate size. 12.3 inches for higher trims are available. The Prius Prime also operates upon the Toyota Audio Multimedia infotainment system that showcases the wide improvement as an overbearing reach for all you can control the car with. Of course, there’s wireless smartphone mirroring and six-standard USB-C ports.

So that’s all to say the Toyota Prius Prime is truly the prime example of how electric vehicles can evolve! And if that’s the case, you really can’t go wrong into looking into buying the 2023 model year version of this classic EV. Price tags look like $33,445 at the base and $40,265 as the most expensive.

There are plenty of reasons you should invest in one of those electric vehicles, first and foremost because they are quickly becoming the most popular type of car to drive in the modern day era. It’s important to keep in mind the needs that you have as a consumer who is going to parade around in the streets.

Acura

Acura will bring in the much needed electrification that was so long desired from Honda and their lineup. All the while, the ZDX is going to be taking steps for changing the climate of Honda in 2024. There’s too many limited details that come through all while the electric SUV is based on the Honda Prologue. It’s reliant on General Motors’ original infrastructure. This is going to be recognizable with the ZDX name coming from the Aucra’s former SUV model. It’s this time around how the EV should use more conventional SUV designs, as it had been previewed by the Precision EV concept. This Type S performance variant is likely to be available as it’s assumed that there’s more horsepower, as well as aggressive exteriors and a stiff suspension.

Audi

Audi is showing off their A6 e-tron, while Audi believes that they’ll get close to the production car’s looks. It’s all while being based on Premium Platform Electric architecture, with a major resizing with different EV models. It’s all going to sold next to the gas-powered A6 with new EVs with the PPE platform while showing off future electric Audi vehicles, all while A6 e-tron can utilize the two electric motors with a new output of 469 horsepower. The PPE vehicles use 800-volt charging capability with beyond 400 miles of range while only on a single charge.

Buick

General Motors themselves had to clean off the Electra nameplate with a trademark to file with the U.S. Trademark and Patent Office. Using an Electra SUV for Buick’s lineup allows for enough sense to give GM can launch many EVs like the GMC Hummer EV and Chevy Silverado EV and Cadillac Lyriq. There’s not a huge announcement to be created as the Electra would appear on a Buick concept SUV.

Cadillac

Cadillac is approaching every one of the GM EVs with the Ultium battery platform of the Celestiq. The Celestiq is going to generate a driving range of 300 miles or so. In addition, the dual-motor all-wheel drive is made readily available too. It also allows for four-wheel steering. It’s also upon the same system that has been showcased on the GMC Hummer EV, with a four-panel “smart glass” roofing that allows for a change of transparency for every passenger. The Celestiq will be the flagship model with a new price of $100,000.

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Motorcycles are no problem for us.

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Volkswagen is going to totally revamp their R line. All because the executives from Volkswagen are going to focus up on the brightest EV future that can come from the sporty division. VW is looking to see their whole performance R sub brand electrified by 2030. This is all because there are visible changes that are coming soon to interact with VW executives. Through all of them, there’s a requirement for the new EV platform and software updates alike. After all, VW is deciding to sell their EV models for underneath the range of $25,000. All with the potential that there would be some halo cars in the R sub brand.

The electricity of high-performance models are always so rewarding. But with the new future inviting brand-new editions of the Golf and even a battery-powered Beetle. The future of Volkswagen R is a spark to follow as the R will represent sustainability in high-performance products. In which case, there would be fully-integrated energy for emotional, digital, brand-centric and balanced potential.

Within two decades, vehicles from the Volkswagen R line had shared similarities with stimulating trim packs and high-performance models. However, the reworking of the 2018 ID.R electric racer had been totally taken on as potential. The mid-engine roadster back then was well-known as the VW Mimo. In itself, it was in direct competition by Audi and Porsche in conjunction with each other. Additionally, the ID. R Buggy originally built by Karmann had in itself turned out to be misleading.

The Volkswagen R didn’t quite possess the energy to compete against the Audi Sport, BMW M and the Mercedes-AMG.

All in all, the Golf R had been high-ranking for the all-time greats. What’s known so far is how the Touareg, the Tiguan and the T-Roc will all be discontinued from being sold in Europe. All because the R vesions will be further encouraged within next-generation models. Meanwhile, the ID.R proposals are almost too good to be true.

The 2025 Trinity R is encouraged as Volkswagen’s latest re-engineered zero-emission flagship model. Plus, the 2026 ID.R CUV is known as a replacement for the Teramont/Tourareg/Atlas Cross Sport. Plus, the 2027 ID.R SUV shows itself off as Volkswagen’s entry for zero-emission full-size five- and seven-seater global SUVs.

Volkswagen is truly the forefront forerunner that knows how to make sure that electric vehicles are treated in the R line. This is a very necessary circumstance for the EV revolution.

If you don’t already know, the Kia Niro is going to introduce new style and great growth in the second generation. The 2023 Niro has more cabin space for passengers while also dumping about $1800 more upon the beginning price, in comparison to other model years, which retain the base of $27,785. Kia has also been able to successfully make the lineup much simpler.

Such as in the base model LX, the midrange EX, and the Range-topper SX. That one does surpass at about $33,785. Additionally, you can tell that an optional Touring trim comes with the packaging as well. The price isn’t quite yet so easily announced but it’s coming.

As far as the Kia Niro goes, it’s a little bigger and only just a lot more expensive.

Meanwhile, the wheelbase is an inch longer with the body being about 2.5 inches longer overall. The cargo capacity, itself, went up from 100.9 to about 105.1 in cubic feet. There’s also about 2.4 inches more of rear legroom. Plus, the base version of the last Niro had not much in the way of standard driver-assist technology.

You can tell that because of how every trim level standard forward collision detection could also be paired with rear-cross traffic warning systems and blind-spot monitoring.

In spite of higher prices the 2023 Niro has carried on mechanical developments from the past generation. This is the case because it comes with front-wheel-drive while only producing 139 horsepower via the 1.6-liter inline-four engine, paired neatly in itself with a 43-horsepower electric motor.

What else is exciting about the Niro is that its EPA combined fuel economy is rated at 53 miles per gallon. On average, the 2022 can at least go through 75 mph with 46 miles per gallon.

The price range for the plug-in hybrid and totally electric versions of the 2023 Niro that haven’t been seen yet. There’ll likely be a version of them soon, as they will cost premium beyond the standard hybrid trim.

The Kia Niro comes with an additional 3 miles per gallon over the 2022 model. The interior is quite on the basic level with some new design cues and fresh curves. Cargo space is likely to be better than the 12-volt battery which was relocated.

There are fans of exterior design with some small improvements in fuel economy, large size and very nice style with a slightly higher price tag. There are great cars like this Kia Niro Hybrid but only one Kia Niro Hybrid.

Shelby American did the unthinkable. They unveiled the GT500 Code Red over at the Woodward Dream Cruise. And this limited production model is centered around the current-generation of Mustang as inspiration. Essentially, Shelby made perfection out of a masterpiece. They took out the supercharger away from the V-8’s 5.2-liter while in turn replacing it with a pair of turbochargers.

So what are the specs?

Notice that the engine had been re-engineered by Nelson’s Racing Engines. And in itself, it was fitted with a dual-feed fuel system. This therefore allows for blends of racing fuels to be utilized. Of course, the engines cooling capacity had been increased in order to handle the extra heat. As you would drive the Code Red, while utilizing 93-octane gas straight from the pump. It’s capable enough to produce about 1,000 horsepower and 780 pound-feet of torque. Code Red is using the E85 to create as much as 1,300 horsepower with torques moving towards 1,000 pound-feet.

Upon the numerous performance upgrades, the Code Red will come with widebody kit for bigger tires. The Shelby also comes with a new interior and new badging and a carbon-fiber hood.

Regarding the overall performance of the Code Red, Shelby American says in a press release. “While not street legal, it’s very capable at moderate speeds in most any curve. But when the turbos spool up, the car is best enjoyed moving straight ahead.”

Further modifications involve the strong transmission to hang on to the increased power, while utilizing a one-piece driveshaft. The Shelby/Baer rotors and brakes are involved. So prepare to use it to the max. With the 20-inch wheels ahead of Pirelli P Zero tires and Nitto NY555R drag radials held in the back.

The Shelby utilizes about 10 GT500s from 2020 to 2022. With the production capping at about 30 entirely. If you’re interested in ownership one of the 30, be prepared to spend. Of course, the package begins at about the price $209,995 which cannot include the high price of $80,000 price tag for the donor car.

In conclusion, this is a great vehicle.

This car is a powerful example and is truly the best of the best. It’s a fast car that gives off the strongest engine cooling capacity. All to handle extra heat. This is a very reliable car that can push out enough horsepower to excite your enthusiasm for cruising around town again. Do you remember how fun that used to be!? Cruising around as fast as you can down the panoramic highway. The vehicle itself is going places. And you can go with it, with all the ponies it will exude. Many fans of the brand are doubtful that the vehicle will be all that it can be but perhaps it will excel beyond anyone’s expectations! That could potentially boost the stock that Ford has been so dutifully trying to boost back up since August 19th. It’s big swings like these that could make all the difference in a positive market value.

Mini is a well-renowned British carmaker and they are excited to maintain that image. Especially when all that any auto company can talk about is their new electric vehicle coming out of the woodwork, for all of us to adopt as our new favorite cars. As an electric vehicle, the Mini Aceman is likely to impress a major amount of EV-enthusiasts.

Well, what is it though?

The Mini Aceman is a new crossover that tends to take an aesthetic page from popular video games of all sorts. Mini believes that the Aceman will look like a production model that can definitely fit in well between the Cooper hatchback and the Countryman subcompact SUV. And no doubt it will impress with it’s user interface promising context-aware navigational tools.

Keep in mind, the Mini Aceman as we know it is being showcased as a concept vehicle. It still has yet to enter into production.

So what is so cool about the Mini Aceman in particular?

Revealed to the public in Dusseldorf, this crossover SUV, as is, maintains truth to the final production model that will release to the public in 2024. As mentioned before, the Aceman is likely to fit perfectly as the middle child with 13 feet in height and 6.5 feet in width.

Mini is so confident in their ecologically-friendly efforts that they are certain half of their sales in 2027 will be EV models. Meaning that their last-ever internal combustion engine-powered car is going to be sold as soon as 2025. And that’s quite a statement, considering they sold about 302,000 units globally in 2021 alone.

Aceman is the second EV rolling out on Mini’s assembly line and will likely mirror the Cooper E and SE’s stats, since they are both powered by the same electric platform. The E will generate at most 135 kilowatts of power for 186 miles of range while the SE will generate 160 kilowatts with 248 miles. In typical, middle-child form, the Aceman shouldn’t be too far off those specs, from what we know so far.

Not everyone is satisfied with the struggle to introduce EVs in place of ICE vehicles. Take Adrian van Hooydonk, BMW Group’s design director, for instance. He believes that some individuals are not going to love the Aceman’s size. “We’re getting interesting feedback. Some markets say the car is too big. Others, it’s too small. So now we are aiming to go in with two crossover SUVs: this Aceman and the future Countryman. It’s hard to please all the markets worldwide with one car.”

Likely, this is all very dependent on whether or not the Aceman runs on AWD. If so, this will give other models in Mini’s lineup the freedom to explore new terrains.

Land Rover has plenty of goodwill that it’s built out of it’s reputable history as a major player in not only the SUV circuit but also the EV track. The car is more than capable to hit the road with so much capacity to handle any sort of power. It’s honestly the best type of combination, where their Land Rober. has the strongest output for any electric vehicle in it’s class.

Today’s Range Rover is built with a unibody platform, an even more capable 4×4 system, and a well-appointed interior that rivals the finest luxury automobiles on the road. Capable, luxurious, and boasting some well-deserved cachet, the all-new 2022 Land Rover Range Rover is recognized as the gold standard in SUVs

The Range Rover boasts an intelligent All-Wheel Drive (iAWD) transmission controlled by Land Rover’s Intelligent Driveline Dynamics (IDD) system. The computerized system continuously monitors each tire’s grip and distributes it between the front and rear axles (and across the axle) to optimize traction both on- and off-road. In addition, all Range Rover models are also fitted with an Active Locking Rear Differential that adds even more capability off-road.

You Should Check Out The Insides of This Beast from Land Rover!

The front seats are very comfortable and supportive for all body sizes. There is generous head, shoulder, and legroom for both front occupants (the seat controls are on the doors, which makes them easy to operate).

The second row is nearly as comfortable as the front, with outboard passengers sitting in seats that closely mirror the seats in front of them in terms of design and support. The middle passenger sits on a flat cushion, but it’s more than adequate for short trips. Range Rover is offering a third row, but it still isn’t adult-sized – kids will find it okay.

Those seeking the ultimate in luxury need to opt for the SV Signature Suite in the long-wheelbase (LWB) model. It boasts 24-way reclining seats in the second row, complete with massage functionality. A deployable Club Table allows passengers to work while they travel first class.

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According to U.S. Census data, San Francisco’s population declined significantly from 2020 to 2021. From July to July of those years, the city’s population dropped 6.3%. This is the largest population decline of any major metropolitan area in the U.S. So what does this mean for the city? Here are some of the changes that San Franciscans may see soon.

Housing prices could fall

A known effect of declining populations is a decline in housing prices. Many suspect that part of the reason San Francisco’s population has decreased so much is the high cost of housing in the city. Because of this, a decline in housing prices may not be entirely negative. After a while, housing will become more affordable, leading to greater migration into the city. However, homeowners will face reduced home values, which can hurt their financial situation.

Tax revenue will decrease

Fewer people in the city will mean fewer taxpayers. During times of population decline, local officials often have concerns about decreasing public revenue. This can create major problems for a city government tasked with performing public services. San Francisco has an annual budget of around $13 billion, so it relies heavily on tax revenue to support its operations. With less revenue from its citizens, the city’s services, like utilities and police funding, could suffer.

Roadways and traffic may see effects

San Francisco typically has very bad traffic. Many had concerns that the return to working post-COVID would bring traffic back with a vengeance. However, one of the potential positive effects of population decline is a reduction in congestion. Residents will likely welcome the reduced wait times on the road, but not all is well. Because the city will receive less funding, its capacity to perform roadway maintenance will likely suffer. This will actually increase wear and tear on vehicles, reducing their lifespan. So, it’s hard to say whether San Francisco’s cars will benefit or not from its declining population.