Suddenly, it feels like all of the automakers are revealing their EV projects that don’t feel like appliances. What’s even more fun is: they all feel dangerously close to production-ready. The Porsche Mission R looks like it’s just waiting for FIA certification. The Mercedes-Benz EQG looks like it could be the only G sold in America in 2022 (who knows!). If this is the future of cars, sign me up.
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🏁 The Porsche Mission R. Is this the Cayman/Boxster EV? Maybe. Is it a 1,000hp EV race car that stole the show? Oh yes. Part Cayman GT4, part… Lotus? This thing needs 50%-65% less power and 1000% more proximity to my driveway.
🤩 Speaking of things I want in my driveway: the Mercedes-Benz EQG! I’ll take three!
⚡️ A first ride in the F-150 Lightning hints at why Ford has doubled the production target for their first EV pickup. It’s fast. It can power your home when the power goes out. But most of all, it’s a really good truck.
🥽 Radford’s Type 62-2 John Player Special edition is a sight to behold.
🔋 Honda and GM are teaming up on a shared EV platform.
👩🍳 With so many automakers moving to EVs and shared platforms, should ICE engine production be consolidated? As Reilly @ Trucks VC put it: “a cloud kitchen for engines”… Imagine a world where Cosworth makes every engine…
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🍆 The Maserati Quattroporte was a scientifically proven aphrodisiac (Hagerty)
🎾 The Toyota 86 on track looks like a perfect sports car. On the road? Also looks like the perfect sports car. (The Topher)
Auction Finds of the Week:
1987 Porsche 944 Turbo in Maraschino Red Metallic 🍒
1958 Mercedes 190SL — cream, meet rust. Or we can call it patina.
Land yacht face-off: 1974 Mercedes 450SEL or 1962 Cadillac Sedan DeVille?