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A special appearance package fused with Clubsport performance. Has it really been 45 years since the quintessential hot hatchback first graced the automotive scene? Indeed it has, and to honor the occasion, Volkswagen presents a special edition 2021 Golf GTI called the Clubsport 45. This likely doesn't come as a surprise, since images of the pocket rocket leaked just a couple of days ago. Now we have full disclosure from VW on all the details, and as the name suggests, this new version is based on the hotter GTI Clubsport . That means a 296-horsepower (221-kilowatt) version of the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder is under the hood, driving the front wheels exclusively through a seven-speed DCT. It also has the trick front-axle locking differential and the upgraded Vehicle Dynamics Manager, which helps hustle the Clubsport to 60 mph in under six seconds. Gallery: Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 5 Photos … [Read more...] about Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 Debuts As Homage To Hot Hatch History

SEAT has taken the wraps off the facelifted Alhambra which comes with both cosmetic and technical revisions. SEAT has taken the wraps off the facelifted Alhambra which comes with both cosmetic and technical revisions. Volkswagen applied a mid-cycle refresh on its Sharan seven-seat MPV earlier this year and now time has come for its Spanish sibling to receive just about the same array of updates. On the outside it has gained different taillights with LEDs along with a slightly different brand logo set, new wheel designs and fresh body paints. It's the same story with the interior cabin where there's an updated steering wheel design, new trim colors as well as some minor tweaks to the buttons and knobs. The latest-gen 6.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system now comes with MirrorLink technology so you will be able to pair your Android-running smartphone. There's now support for gesture control as well along with the SEAT Full Link connectivity solution providing extended … [Read more...] about SEAT Alhambra facelift brings minor styling tweaks and more efficient engines [video]

Our exclusive renderings show a smooth small truck with F-150 style. By now, it's certainly no secret that Ford is preparing a new compact pickup truck. Leaked images of the tailgate all but confirm it's called Maverick , and more leaked images of the body give us a strong taste of how it will look. We pulled all the leaks together to create a pair of Motor1.com exclusive renderings that should be pretty darned accurate to the forthcoming production version. We previously offered a Maverick rendering from the rear , highlighting the tailgate. This time around our focus is on the front, showcasing the big, bold grille and headlight design that was revealed in a leaked image from Ford's assembly plant in Hermosillo, Mexico. We offer two versions, one with a body-colored fascia and another with a black fascia. Ford's larger trucks generally have bold bumpers that stand out from the body, but the Maverick's unibody design might steer the small pickup in a different … [Read more...] about 2022 Ford Maverick: This Is How It Could Look

That's 2,000 kilograms for our metric-loving audience. The next AMG C63 losing its V8 for an electrified engine with half the cylinders is yesterday’s news, but a new report from Car Magazine offers fresh details about the already much-criticized hybrid powertrain. Mercedes will allegedly be using the same 2.0-liter four-banger from the AMG A45 with an electric twist by adding an integrated starter-generator (ISG) and a rear-mounted electric motor. That sounds like a recipe for a heavy car, which the next AMG C63 will be if we were to rely on the newly released report. We’re hearing it will tip the scales at nearly 4,409 pounds (2,000 kilograms), which if accurate, would make it about 535 lbs (243 kg) heavier than the outgoing C63 sedan before options. These are all rough numbers at this point, but you get the idea – the new C63 will be quite the porker. Gallery: Mercedes-AMG C63 Estate Spy Photos 32 Photos … [Read more...] about Four-Cylinder Mercedes-AMG C63 Details Emerge: 4,400 LBS, AWD, 550 HP

Land Rover Defender V8 Pricing Full pricing for the 2022 Land Rover Defender V8 is now available, and it costs quite a bit. Getting the eight-cylinder engine in the two-door 90 model starts at $97,200 (plus a $1,350 destination charge), and the four-door 110 goes for $100,400. The Defender V8 packs a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 that makes 518 horsepower (386 kilowatts) and 461 pound-feet (625 Newton-meters) of torque. The power goes to an eight-speed automatic with four-wheel drive. The automaker estimates a 4.9-second sprint to 60 miles per hour (96 kilometers per hour) and a top speed of 149 mph (240 kph). Gallery: Land Rover Defender 90 V8 65 Photos If the base price doesn't turn you away, then there's also the Defender V8 Carpathian Edition that goes for $104,000 on the 90 and $107,200 on the 110. All of these models come in a combination of … [Read more...] about Land Rover Defender V8 Pricing Starts Around $100,000