TechArt Magnum
If the standard Cayenne isn’t spicy enough as is, German Porsche tuner TechArt has just announced the Magnum, based on the latest facelifted Coupé version of the performance SUV.
An aggressive exterior is an understatement with the widebody kit, massive air intakes and carbon fiber side skirts and rear diffuser. Buyers have a choice of a side or centre exit sport exhaust system and three different styles of the Daytona III 23-inch forged aluminum and carbon fiber wheels. The interior is entirely customizable — the in-house saddlery can create any desired colours, embossing, perforations, piping and stitching.
The S trim’s standard 4.0-litre biturbo V8 is massaged to output a whopping 930 horsepower and 811 lb-ft of torque. Top speed is electronically limited to 330 km/h.
Chevrolet Blazer EV.R
Ever wonder what a Chevrolet Blazer EV on steroids might look like? The EV.R NASCAR prototype is the answer.
Serving as a test bed for the bowtie brand’s future technologies, the prototype is based on the NASCAR NextGen chassis specs and utilizes three six-phase (high-current, low-voltage) electric motors delivering 1,300 horsepower. A 78-kilowatt-hour liquid-cooled battery provides the energy source. In addition, the vehicle boasts a programmable all-wheel drive system and Goodyear Racing Eagle Tires.
Piloting the EV.R during testing was Team Chevy driver and 2024 Xfinity Series Champion Justin Allgaier.
Range Rover Sport SV Gaea Curation
In February, Range Rover debuted the Sport SV Gaea Curation at Range Rover House Whistler for Canadian audiences, part of the limited collection of bespoke products inspired by ancient mythology and the cosmos.
The Green Terre Matte exterior finish of the Gaea pays homage to our own Planet Earth, and contrasts nicely against the black roof and mirrors, carbon fiber hood, Satin Forged carbon fiber tailpipe and Carbon Bronze ceramic brake calipers. The cabin is draped in Caraway Windsor leather with Natural Brown Silver Birch wooden trim and tonal stitching. There is also unique badging and inscription such as a slanted symbol representing waves crashing against land.
Joining the party are four other curations: Theia, Io, Vega and Sol.
2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Backcountry
For the electric off-roading enthusiasts, Jeep is releasing a new Backcountry model with a whole host of goodies to make the experience even more enjoyable.
Building upon the Sahara 4xe trim, the new limited edition offering bundles all around steel bumpers, Mopar single loop grille guard, 20-inch wheels shod in 275/55/20 General Grabber A/T tires, front TrailCam, trailer tow package, power panel plugging directly into the charging port to power electronic gear, exclusive digital trail maps, and three-piece body-colour hard top.
Limited to only 5,800 units for North America, ordering is open now and prices start at MSRP $76,190.
2025 Nio ET9
Deliveries of the thus-far Chinese-market-only NIO ET9 are set to begin in March, and the company has recently revealed a partnership with German auto technology manufacturer that is supplying the coupe-style crossover EV’s steer-by-wire system.
This industry-leading application decouples the steering wheel completely from the wheels in lieu of fully digital control, allowing precise steering inputs during both low and high-speed vehicle operation improving things like maneuvering in tight spaces, straight-line stability, vibration reduction and traction on slippery roads.
Other highlights of the flagship include dual motors producing 697 horsepower and all-wheel drive, 900-volt electrical architecture, 120-kilowatt-hour battery and battery-swapping station support.