#59 We Scraped Though The Barrel (11/13-19/21)

06/12/2021 19 min

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MAX AND LEWIS TIED ON POINTS INTO THE FINAL RACE
Hyundai Elantra N
276 hp can be boosted to 286 temporarily with button
Comes with 6 speed manual or 8 speed dual clutch
$31,900
https://www.motor1.com/news/551857/2022-hyundai-elantra-n-price/
Aston V12 V
twin-turbo 5.2-liter V-12
Brbruruhrbubrhrurhbhrbhurbhr
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a38389701/aston-martin-v12-vantage-confirmed
Corvette Z06 pricing hinted
Suggested to be around or under $90k
https://www.motor1.com/news/552410/corvette-z06-possible-base-price/
Genesis G90
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a38381434/2023-genesis-g90-revealed/
EV Tax credit broken
Chevy Bolt EV only car to qualify for full tax credit due to requirement that manufacturers have US union workers assemble the cars
Other cars get tax credit but $4,500 lower
F-150 Lightning will also qualify when it releases
https://insideevs.com/news/551757/union-tax-credit-flawed-intially/
Radical new Radicals
Safety
https://www.topgear.com/car-news/motorsport/these-radicals-will-be-even-more-radical-2022
Volvo XC90 successor to start with vowel
Don’t know why this is news
Direct from volvo
https://www.motor1.com/news/552204/volvo-xc90-successor-new-name/
Honda recall
724,826 Passport, Pilot, and Ridgeline 2017-2020
Honda said the hood latch's striker "may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving. Or vibs
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a38425033/honda-passport-pilot-ridgeline-hood-recall/
Tesla Model Y steering knuckle recall
Small crack in steering knuckle can lead to destructive failure of entire car if it occurs at high speed
Also affects rear knuckles
Due to improperly heat treated parts
Only 826 cars recalled despite affecting cars in 2020-2022 model years
https://insideevs.com/news/551959/tesla-modely-suspension-knuckle-recall/