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2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Plug-In Hybrid First Look: All Ate Up With Electrons (and Pounds)
Jeep continues to expand its Wrangler SUV’s powertrain lineup with the arrival of a plug-in gasoline-electric hybrid option for 2021. Dubbed the 4xe (that’s pronounced “four-by-E”), the Wrangler’s latest powerplant joins the model’s 285-hp 3.6-liter V-6, 270-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, and 260-hp turbo-diesel 3.0-liter V-6. As with the latter engine, Jeep limits the 4xe kit strictly to four-door Wrangler models. 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe: Plug It in Before Going Out Thanks to the combined effects of its turbocharged 2.0-liter engine and two electric motors, (one 44-hp starter-generator in the engine bay—dubbed eTorque by Jeep—and a second 134-hp unit integrated within the eight-sp...
2020 Audi SQ7 First Test: Changing Perceptions
Three-row SUVs are known for their ample space, superb packaging, and settled rides. With space for seven or eight passengers, they’ve become the new minivans and are popular attendees at the stereotypical soccer practice or school pick-up/drop-off lines. Although some of these SUVs can be fun to drive, high performance and excellent driving dynamics are not their top priorities. The 2020 Audi SQ7, however, is trying to change that perception. With its 500-hp V-8 engine and ability to do 0-60 mph in about 4.0 seconds, moms and dads will rejoice. Based on the fantastic MLB platform, which is also shared among other VW Group stars such as the Porsche Cayenne, Bentley Bentayga and Lamborghini Urus, the SQ7 delivers the power, handling, and emotion that parents want while also meeting th...
The 25 Camel Coats All Your Friends Will Compliment You On
And we’re not alone in championing the iconic coat. Year in and year out, the savviest street style stars continue to choose the classic coat in favour of other standout options, confirming that this universally adored item remains the ultimate investment piece. There are many brands that specialise in this particular breed of expensive-looking outerwear—Max Mara, for example, are known for their many iterations on the camel coat. Meanwhile, on the high street, we’ve noticed some labels are especially good at creating them on a smaller budget: & Other Stories has become a secret little go-to for us every time we’re looking to replenish our outerwear selection. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should b...
2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Concept First Look: Worth the Wait?
Pros: Jeep enters premium full-size three-row SUV space; plug-in hybrid; innovative passenger screen. Cons: Slightly underwhelming first impression after years of hype; not enough wood in modern interpretation. “It’s the boss’s car. We can’t mess it up.” That has been whispered in the halls of Fiat Chrysler’s headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, where the return of the Jeep Grand Wagoneer has been underway for at least a dozen years. And for most of that waiting period, Mike Manley has been both head of Jeep and the GW’s longtime proponent. Today, Manley is the CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles—the boss. And the world is getting its first look at Jeep’s latest project, one that is probably second only to the Jeep Wrangler in importanc...
Oops, the Electric Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Dragster Makes 1,502 Wheel HP, Not 1,400
(As it turns out, you can see the Mustang Cobra Jet dragster in action on the show Hard Cell on the MotorTrend app. In the meantime, subscribers can check out other episodes of the performance-EV-focused program right here. ) The Mustang Mach-E is a clear indication Ford wants to make quick, powerful electric cars. Now the Blue Oval has prepared an even more potent pony: a Cobra Jet EV dragster with more than 1,500 horsepower. Like fossil-fuel-powered Cobra Jets, the Ford Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 prototype—so named, we suppose, for the 1,400 wheel horsepower it was originally thought to produce—looks a lot like a regular Mustang on steroids, with optimized bodywork and fat rubber signifying its quarter-mile purpose. For better or worse, though, this latest model sounds nothing...
The Vintage Pieces Set to Increase in Demand for Autumn/Winter 2020
As a second-hand shopper, I spend a disproportionate amount of time thinking about one question: When does something actually become vintage? I don’t think there’s an exact equation to it, but it has been fascinating watching the trends I grew up with in the ‘90s start to be repurposed and embraced by Gen Z. (Welcome back, chokers, chain belts and tank tops.) Perhaps there is a cyclical waiting period that sees fashion trends loop back around and finally become cool again after 15 or 20 years. It’s a mystery. 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...
I Tried Every Product From The Ordinary—These Are the Ones I’d Recommend
It was when I was singing the praises of a certain £6 product that had converted me to eye creams that I took the time to actually take a proper look at my bathroom beauty stash. Upon which I realised just how many other products from the same brand had a permanent home in my skincare rotation. As I’ve mentioned previously, The Ordinary is an affordable beauty brand offering up high-performance formulations with ingredients at their core. Ask any beauty junkie or skincare fanatic about them and chances are they’ll have a couple of products in their bathroom cabinets. Admittedly, if you aren’t already clued about the ingredients you should be putting on your face, The Ordinary can feel a little overwhelming at first. But with a little research into your skin conc...
7 Ways Celebrities Are Styling 2020’s Most Important Accessory
While no one could have ever predicted it, one of the most important accessories of 2020 has undoubtedly become the face mask. Now mandatory in stores and on public transport, “wallet, keys, phone, facemask” is the new mantra we say to ourselves each day before leaving the house. The item has become ubiquitous and is set to remain an important addition to our outfits for the foreseeable future. From Tracee Ellis Ross to Emily Ratajkowski, celebrities are, of course, also adding face masks to their daily routines and outfits when running errands or leaving the house. When it comes to styling the item, some celebs are choosing to match their looks to their masks—see Zoë Kravitz’s tonal, all-black ensemble—while others are using masks as an excuse to experiment wi...
H&M’s Latest Designer Collaboration Is Filled With Timeless Wardrobe Staples
From Giambattista Valli to Johanna Ortiz, H&M has created quite the reputation for itself when it comes to buzzy designer collaborations. Yesterday, the brand released its latest collab, this time teaming up with Italian label Giuliva Heritage to create a collection of timeless autumnal wardrobe staples. Made to be worn season after season, the collection features expert tailoring and ranges from wide-leg trousers to roll-neck knits, pleated skirts and satin dresses. Of course, it was only a matter of time before the style set embraced the designs, as we’ve already spotted Monikh Dale, Eni Ilori and Style Idealist Karina Marriot in the collection. The range was also created with sustainability in mind, as elements of the designs...
New “No Time to Die” Trailer Shows off Bond’s Bullet-Riddled DB5
James Bond is the quintessential spy. The orphan turned assassin likes to work alone, but frequently shares the silver screen with some pretty hot sheet metal. The second trailer for the latest Bond film, No Time To Die, just dropped, and it gives us a more thorough look at the 25th Bond film that’s due to hit the big screen this November. Like the first one, the new trailer is packed with action. Once again, we see Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 with miniguns in its headlamps, as well as a number of Land Rover Defenders racing about off-road. This is the fifth and likely final James Bond film Daniel Craig will headline, and we decided to put together a list of the cars that have starred alongside the most recent incarnation of the legendary British spy. Check out the latest...
Here’s How Much the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Will Cost
First and foremost, the Grand Wagoneer will be available in two lengths, as will be a less grand, plain Wagoneer model; all four versions will feature three rows of seats. The base Wagoneer will point its seven-slat grille squarely at the Ford Expedition, GMC Yukon, and Chevy Tahoe and will start around $60,000. For reference, the 2021 Tahoe starts at $50,295. the 2021 Yukon at $51,995, and the 2020 Expedition at $54,505, so the Jeep will be a fair bit more expensive. A long-wheelbase 2022 Wagoneer will probably start somewhere under $65,000; its Chevy Suburban, Yukon XL, and Expedition Max competition all run roughly $2,000 more than their short-wheelbase brethren. We don’t know yet what sort of equipment will be offered on the regular Wagoneers, but we anticipate it will be pitched...
In Photos: Porsche Races to the Clouds and the Podium at Pikes Peak 2020
Porsche has a long history of winning at Pikes Peak. Before this weekend, its trophy count stood at 27. Now make it 29, as two entrants in the Race to the Clouds snagged division trophies this weekend. In fact, the fastest car took third overall—a Porsche 911 GT2 RS—just behind two open-wheeled hillclimb specials. Three cars based on the GT2 RS, and four Cayman GT4 Clubsports, competed for the prize. The best result came from David Donner in a 911 GT2 RS Clubsport, taking the Time Attack 1 Division win with a 9:36.6—good enough for third overall. Blake “Bilko” Williams also took a class win in the Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama class with a 10:52.6 (he also nabbed 16th place overall). Two other 911 GT2 RS-based cars competed: a 935-19 piloted by veteran Je...
