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2022 Kia Stinger’s I-4 Packs 300 HP, Tops 30 MPG
Despite swapping its old and less powerful turbo 2.0-liter I-4 for a newer and bigger turbocharged 2.5-liter four-pot with 300 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque, the updated rear-drive 2022 Stinger four-cylinder now returns 22 mpg in the city, 35 on the highway, and 25 combined, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The outgoing I-4, meanwhile, couldn’t crack 30 mpg on the highway, plus it only packed 255 horses in its stable—45 less than the 2022’s 2.5-liter unit. Opt for all-wheel drive, and the 2022 Stinger 2.5T’s fuel economy numbers fall to 21/29/24. Predictably, the 368-hp twin-turbo V-6 of the Kia Stinger GT models still sips fuel at a far faster rate than its four-cylinder counterpart, with the EPA rating the rear-drive Stinger GT at 18/25/20 mpg and th...
2022 Volkswagen Taos Earns Best-In-Class Highway MPG
Volkswagen has announced official EPA fuel economy ratings for the 2022 Taos, its new entrant for the crowded subcompact SUV segment, and the numbers are good. Due to go on sale this summer and starting at $24,190, the Taos comes with a single engine choice: A 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder developing 158 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque, backed by an eight-speed automatic transmission. The small engine benefits from variable geometry turbocharging, which delivers improved performance and better fuel economy. See all 16 photos Case in point, the front-wheel-drive Volkswagen Taos is EPA-estimated at 28 mpg in the city, 36 mpg on the highway, and 31 mpg combined. These figures earn Taos FWD a tie for best-in-class highway fuel economy. For example, Nissan’s front-drive Kicks is EP...
15 Pictures That Prove the French Bob Is the Chicest Haircut to Have Right Now
It comes as no surprise really that after a year of coming in and out of lockdowns, we all seem to be suffering from a little hair fatigue. Whether it’s from staring at yourself in zoom meetings for too long or having outgrown your usual cut not being able to get to the salon, a lot of us are now considering a change of style for when we finally get that prized hair appointment. We’re here to help you find some inspiration, and where better to start than the bob? If you haven’t already succumbed to this shorter style in the last few years, you’re a stronger woman than we are— before the lockdown, at least half of the Who What Wear UK team had gone for the snip. Long bobs and blunt bobs have all had their moments but the most recent cool-girl hair trend? The French...
From Picnics to Rooftop Drinks, A+ Outfit Ideas for Socialising In 2021
Socialising is now permitted again, however seeing a friend requires more planning than ever. Even your local Italian has waiting lists to rival Gloria and finding a six-person beer garden table for Bank Holiday is like securing Glastonbury tickets. It requires research and often dedication to the cause (we’re talking about sitting outside in nine layers in the rain for a catch up coffee). Now our notoriously stroppy weather plays such a big part of our social lives as we can only hang out outdoors, our outfits require some careful consideration too. Firstly, you need layers for any evening plans so don’t pack away that puffer coat just yet. Below we’ve charted five ways many are socialising right now from picnics to al fresco dinner dates, and provided some i...
28 Winning Summer Basics From Marks and Spencer, COS, Arket and Weekday
I’m not really someone who tends to have “rules” around what to wear and what not to wear, however, I can’t deny that having a strong foundation of basics has played an integral part in building a long-lasting and versatile wardrobe. While I love a bold print or jazzy dress, I tend to lean heavily on staples, such as T-shirts, jeans and tank tops, during the summer months to form a scaffolding that allows said statement items to truly shine. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give user...
It’s Gettin’ Chippy Out There: Ford’s Semiconductor Shortage Worsens
A pandemic couldn’t stop the onslaught of electric vehicles coming—in some cases the crisis accelerated it. But that’s not the only headline-grabbing “disruption” in the auto industry. No, the real disruptor these days is the ongoing semiconductor chip shortage—and the prognosis is not good, which can mean customers will be waiting even longer for hot new products. The computer chip shortage and its impact on production will get worse before it gets better, Ford CEO Jim Farley told investors on a call to discuss the company’s first-quarter earnings. A few months ago, Ford executives thought the shortage (which is forcing automakers around the world to temporarily stop making vehicles) would be on the rebound within months and lost production would be made up i...
How the 2021 Volkswagen ID4 AWD Will Differ From the Euro GTX
Now that we’ve gotten our first look at the all-wheel-drive 2021 Volkswagen ID4 GTX, launching this summer for Europe, we also have some clarity on the upcoming ID4 AWD for the U.S. market. See all 122 photos VW GTX Performance Sub-Brand Name Is for Europe Only Adding a model with AWD and performance is a logical next step for the ID family, Volkswagen Brand’s R&D Board Member Thomas said in a roundtable with media. It is the first model of the new performance-oriented GTX sub-brand in Europe—reviving the GTX name for electric vehicles, with styling cues that future GTX models will adopt. And it is the first all-wheel-drive model in the ID family of electric vehicles. The ID family will continue to grow with the larger ID6 shown at the Shanghai auto show and an ID...
4 Joyful Eye Shadow Looks to Try Right Now
There is nothing more joyful than a fun eye shadow look and now is the time to get playful. Spring is the season of new beginnings: the blooming of flowers, the birthing of baby chicks and lambs, the lighter evenings and sunnier days. Spring is full of life and after more than a year of what feels like deep hibernation and gloom, we can finally start to shed the layers of tracksuits and emerge from our cocoon-like homes. Whether you’re getting back out there with gusto or you’re tentatively starting to socialise once more, with masks a must, the best way to add a spring into your makeup look is with eye shadow. What’s great about most eye looks is that, once applied, there is very little need for touch-ups, unlike a bold lip that is as demanding as a toddler on a sugar high. You ...
25 Pretty Tops I’m Eyeing for Summer
Simple to master, jeans and a nice top is a look that works for just about every summer outing, be it a picnic in the park, sipping on a cold one in your local beer garden with friends, or dining at a low-key restaurant. And right now, there’s an influx of feel-good, statement, and downright beautiful summer tops to choose from. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
Hailey Bieber Is Singlehandedly Keeping A-List Street Style Alive Right Now
After the last few months, it’s hard to remember the time when celebrities huddled together on the FROW, embraced one another on the red carpet, or popped to Balthazar for lunch. And my how we took these sighting for granted. Now that mask-wearing is mandatory, outfits are incognito, and big events remain on hold, only photographers blessed with 20/20 vision seem to have a chance at capturing the stars (and their attire) as they go about their day. But there is one A-lister who has remained sartorially consistent, and whose looks have filled the celebrity street style hole in our lives: Hailey Bieber. Unlike other famous faces who have leaned into the casual dressing vibe, Hailey’s looks have been just as chic as they were pre-lockdown, if not, even more so. The mode...
7 Affordable Summer Accessories That Will Add Fun to Any Outfit
It’s often touted in fashion circles that accessories make the outfit (or perhaps that’s just something I’ve always heard from my accessory-obsessed mother?), and there is no time this notion rings truer than in spring and summer. With puffers and outfit-covering coats put away, the warmer months are when accessories can really shine, be it a sleek pair of shades, a statement-making necklace or a fun printed scarf. If you’re looking to add a pop of personality to your look without breaking the bank, an interesting accessory is one foolproof way to do so. With this in mind, I set out to find some affordable summer accessories that will work to enhance any outfit. I trawled through the web, using influencers as my inspiration to see what’s a...
Aston Martin DB6 Sells for Over $250K After Collecting Dust for 30 Years
Despite its somewhat ragged condition, this DB6 still retains its original engine and red-over-black exterior and interior color combination. The powerplant parked under this car’s hood is no ordinary DB6 unit, either. This DB6 is reportedly one of just 71 factory-built Vantage models, which turned up the wick on the sports car’s 4.0-liter I-6 engine, boosting power from 282 hp to 325. And that’s on top of the fact this particular DB6 is a later Mk II model, which means its five-speed gearbox benefits from a heftier clutch and its three-spoke steering wheel connects to a standard power-assist setup. Admittedly, this tired-looking DB6 is not pretty. But remove the dirt, dust, and grime spattered about its body and interior, and this classic Aston might just be one of the m...
