Good morning and welcome to our daily digest of automotive news from around the globe, starting with…
Most Americans Would Still Prefer An ICE Over An EV, Regardless Of Price
A study asking consumers if they would still favor ICE-powered cars over EVs has had some mixed results depending on where you live. A survey by Compare the Market reveals that Australians and Canadians would prefer an EV, whereas those in the US would still opt for an ICE if given the chance. Of those Americans that would prefer to own an EV, 18-24 years olds were the most likely to opt for one, with 43 percent picking them over ICEs. By comparison, upwards of 70 percent of people aged between 55-64 would prefer an ICE.
Driven: 2022 Honda Civic e:HEV Is The Hypermiler’s Hot Hatch
While the Type R variant may have grabbed most of the headlines, there’s another Civic that is both more affordable and more relevant to the vast majority: the all-new new Civic e:HEV. Is this another boring hybrid that only mpg-freaks will enjoy driving? And how does its weird range-extender drivetrain feel? We jumped behind the wheel to find out.
We’re Taking The 2022 Lexus GX 460 On A 2,000 Mile Roadtrip; What Do You Want To Know About It?
The platform may be dated, but is there anything left for the 2022 Lexus GX to offer? We’ll find out with a 2,000-mile road trip with the GX 460, an arguably old-school SUV with a body-on-frame chassis and a 4.6-liter V8 engine. So before we set off on our little adventure, we’re asking you: what do you want to know?
Ferrari Vision Gran Turismo Is A Stunning Single-Seater With A Hybrid Twin-Turbo V6
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Ferrari has finally joined the foray of manufacturers to offer their Vision Gran Turismo concept in both full-scale prototype and digital forms. The reveal was part of the celebrations for the 25th anniversary of Sony’s Gran Turismo gaming series and looks suitably wild — with heavily pronounced fenders, ultra-slim LED lighting units, and close to zero ground clearance.
190 At 40: How The Baby Benz Changed Everything For Mercedes – And For BMW
Think of an iconic German sedan from the 90s, and most likely, the first to come to mind would be the BMW E30. But, as it celebrates its 40th year, there’s a case to be made for the significance of the W201 Mercedes 190E too. The 190E wasn’t just a precursor to the C-Class that it would eventually evolve into — it set the benchmark for every affordable Mercedes Benz since — which is why we think it deserves a little more respect, and you can read on to find out why.
This Fake Tesla Cybertruck From India Is One Of The Best Replicas Yet
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The Cybertruck may be some way behind schedule, but there are some rather convincing homebrew replicas starting to make it out into the wild, perhaps filling a void for some. This latest Cybertruck replica appears to be one of the most accurate and was brought to life in western India.
What Else Is Making The News
China Appears To Censor Shots Of Maskless World Cup Fans
So I thought it was BS that China’s govt broadcaster was censoring shots of fans at the World Cup due to lockdown anger back home. But it’s true.
Here are live feeds from SBS & CCTV (which has a 32 second delay). As @DreyerChina explained, CCTV avoids crowd close ups: pic.twitter.com/wWui0cTdkC— Bill Birtles (@billbirtles) November 27, 2022
Chinese broadcasters seem to be showing different imagery for their audiences watching the 2022 World Cup. Where the international broadcast feed shows maskless fans celebrating, it appears in most cases that these shots are replaced for Chinese viewers.
