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Cyborn B.V. has announced a new VR sci-fi action-adventure game, called Hubris. Hubris will be coming to PC in Q4 2021 and in order to celebrate this announcement, the team also released its debut gameplay trailer. In this game, you’ll assume the role of a recruit in training to become an agent of the mighty and feared Order-Of-Objectivity, also known as the ‘OOO’. Together with the pilot Lucia, you are sent to Twin Planetary System, to search for the mysterious agent Cyanha. Here are also the game’s key features: Enjoy a full VR experience with free movement, climbing, swimming and jumping. Become part of the unique and intriguing Sci-Fi world of Hubris. Savour some of the best and most immersive graphics in VR available. Fight alongside colourful epic characters against a mix of alien wildlife, humanoids and mechanised enemies, each of them requiring unique tactics to defeat. Gather and salvage resources, craft weapons and tools, control vehicles and mechanical devices. Unravel the OOO’s long-forgotten secrets. Earn your place as an agent of the Order-Of-Objectivity. Source

Ingredients 2 tbsp. EVOO 1 onion, finely chopped Salt 4 cloves garlic, chopped or sliced 1 cup vodka 1 can (28 oz.) crushed Italian tomatoes or 2 cans (14 oz. each) Italian cherry tomatoes A handful of basil leaves, torn 4 to 5 ounces ‘nduja (spreadable spicy salami) 1 lb. short-cut pasta, such as penne About 3/4 cup heavy cream 1 cup grated pecorino, Parmigiano-Reggiano, or Grana Padano, plus more for serving 1 tsp. chopped fresh oregano 2 tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Preparation Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta. In a large deep skillet, heat the EVOO, two turns of the pan, over medium. Add the onion, season with salt, and cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the vodka and let it cook until reduced by about a third, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and simmer the sauce until slightly reduced 10 to 12 minutes. Stir the basil into the sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk the ’nduja with 1/2 cup of boiling water until smooth. Stir the mixture into the sauce. Salt the boiling water, add the pasta and cook 1 minute less than the package directions. Stir the cream into the sauce, then reduce the heat to low. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta. Remove the sauce from the heat and toss with the pasta and cheese, adding pasta cooking water as needed to keep the sauce velvety. In a small bowl, mix the oregano and parsley. Divide the pasta among four shallow bowls. Top with the herbs. Serve more cheese alongside. Source

A standard hot sauce on tables in Burma, this chile-garlic sauce for every occasion is hot, tart, and a little sweet. If possible, make it at least a day before you first want to serve it.–Naomi Duguid HOW DO I USE CHILE GARLIC SAUCE? This hot Burmese chile-garlic sauce also has notes of tartness and sweetness. The author, Naomi Duguid, reach for it whenever she’s eating rice or noodles, fried eggs, grilled meat, and almost anything savory that’s deep-fried. Once you have a stash of it in your refrigerator, you’ll never want to bother with store-bought Sriracha or other commercial hot sauces again. 1 cup tightly packed dried red chiles (just about any kind will work) 3/4 cup cold water 1/4 cup coarsely chopped garlic 1/4 cup fish sauce 1/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup rice vinegar (or substitute cider vinegar) DIRECTIONS Wearing gloves and being mindful not to touch your eyes (!), break the chiles in half, break off the stems, and rid the chiles of some or all of the seeds (there’s heat in them their seeds). Place the chile pieces in a small pot with the water. If your garlic is somewhat dried out and harsh tasting, add it now, too. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, until the chiles are softened and have swelled up a little. If your garlic is young and fresh, add it for the last minute of cooking. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. In a food processor, carefully combine the cooled chiles, garlic, cooking liquid, fish sauce, and sugar and process or grind to a coarse paste. Scrap down the sides of the processor bowl as necessary with a rubber spatula. Add the vinegar and process again. The sauce may seem sorta watery but that’s okay. Transfer the sauce to a clean, dry glass jar and store it in the refrigerator, preferably for at least a day before using it and up to several weeks. (When you make the sauce, it will seem watery, but letting it settle for a day gives it time to thicken. It also allows the flavors to meld nicely.) Originally published May 29, 2013. Source

An 862-page manual governing traffic signs and signals that one analyst calls “a good book to fall asleep by” has ignited a pitched battle over how the federal government approaches transportation policy. On one end are backers of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, who include some of the roughly 350 volunteers who spend hundreds of hours offering feedback to the Federal Highway Administration, which issues the book. On the other are pedestrian advocates, bicycle coalitions and advocates for multimodal transportation. They say the manual, first published in 1935, is a relic of an era when the automobile was king. Both sides say the premise of the manual is solid. It’s why stop signs look alike and a driver from Texas can travel to Chicago and recognize the same signs and signals in both places. But the manual is now undergoing its first update since 2009, and much has changed since then. Micromobility in the form of scooters and rental bikes has skyrocketed; motor vehicles are increasingly autonomous. Pedestrian advocates increasingly see the manual as a means to better protect them, arguing that for too long it has emphasized vehicle speed at the expense of safety. Among their key concerns is the 85th percentile speed rule, which recommends that agencies set speed limits within 5 miles per hour of the 85th percentile speed of free-flowing traffic. “We set speed limits based on how fast cars are driving, not based on context or the safety impact of the speed limit,” said Mike McGinn, a former Seattle mayor who now is executive director of the pedestrian advocacy organization America Walks. “It’s like saying we’re going to set kids’ bedtimes based on the 85th percentile of when they want to go to bed.” “That manual has to get thrown out,” said Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García, D-Ill., who argues that the federal government should write a manual “with an eye toward the future.” All about safety The document’s defenders say the update is based on the latest research findings from traffic safety groups. “Safety for all road users is at the heart of what we do,” said John Fisher, chairman of the signals technical committee for the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, a nongovernmental group of volunteer stakeholders who make recommendations on manual updates. The debate over the new edition reflects a larger dialogue over transportation policy. Groups such as Transportation for America are increasingly emphasizing that the effectiveness of transportation should be assessed not only for how fast people and goods move but also for how well our systems connect Americans with jobs and education. Their complaints seem to be resonating with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who referenced “the notorious MUTCD” during a March 8 appearance with the National League of Cities. “How that manual is written and what it calls for could actually have a lot of consequences in terms of how people get around, in terms of safety, even in terms of equity,” he said. The Trump administration began the most recent update, finishing work just before President Donald Trump left office, and the Biden administration extended the comment deadline to May 14. Its authority comes with teeth. The Federal Highway Administration can theoretically withhold federal dollars to communities that don’t abide by the manual. An FHWA spokeswoman said they rarely do so, opting instead to work with communities to help them abide by the manual’s mandates. Cities, meanwhile, often cite the manual as evidence that their streets were designed according to federal specifications when facing litigation over traffic issues. Those who have provided input on the new draft defend it. Fisher, of the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, argued in a March 19 email to the signals committee that calls to rewrite the manual amounted to an “existential threat” to a long-standing process. ‘Political maneuvering’ Complaining about “political maneuvering underway behind the scenes,” Fisher defended the process as “broad, deliberate and respectful” and called efforts to rewrite the manual part of a “cancel-culture attempt” to rescind the existing process. In an email response to a reporter’s query, Fisher said the national committee has some 350 pro bono technical experts who have spent cumulatively 150,000 hours working on recommendations. “It is out of respect for this process, their time and dedication that I registered concern that there were political efforts behind the scenes to summarily discard the draft 11th edition based on vague ideological concerns,” he wrote. McGinn, of America Walks, which is one of the groups advocating a comprehensive rewrite, dismissed those concerns, saying the manual should be treated as a safety document rather than an ideological document. “I thought the victims were the people getting killed on the streets,” he said, referring to Fisher’s allusion to cancel culture. McGinn and others say that in attempting to create a uniform system for signage, the manual has over time imposed a “one size fits all” approach prioritizing vehicles over pedestrians and limited cities’ ability to use creative approaches to ensure safety. “How did what appears to be a relatively obscure federal document become kind of an issue politically?” McGinn said. “It’s because so many advocates and transportation professionals have been stymied by it in an attempt to create safe streets.” Uniformity Bradley M. Sant, senior vice president of safety and education at the American Road and Transportation Builders Association, said the manual has traditionally sought to balance safety with uniformity. “And right now, uniformity has a much bigger weight on the scale than safety and innovation,” he said. “There is value in having some uniformity,” said Alex Engel, a spokesman for the National Association of City Transportation Officials, which has argued for an overhaul of the manual. “I think where we’ve broken down here is applying a one-size-fits-all model to every street in the U.S. Urban streets are by nature context-sensitive.” America Walks and NACTO have urged members to write the Federal Highway Administration asking it to “reframe and rewrite” the manual to focus more on safety and equity, citing data that shows higher deaths in Black and brown neighborhoods. Other critics argue that the manual is too prescriptive. In 2019, after the city of Ames, Iowa, painted crosswalks in rainbow colors to show solidarity with its LGBTQ community, the Federal Highway Administration sent a written request that the crosswalks be removed. The City Council voted unanimously to ignore the letter. But criticism of the manual is not limited strictly to pedestrian issues. Evolutionary Markings, a company based in Boise, Idaho, invented and patented a system designed to alert drivers when they were going the wrong way on a highway ramp. Then, according to company CEO Tom Linville, it learned realized that the U.S. Department of Transportation had a rule, imposed in 1916, barring federal dollars from being spent on intellectual property protected by a patent except through competitive bidding with equally suitable unpatented items. With the help of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association, the company fought that rule. The Trump administration overturned it in 2019. Despite the DOT’s repeal of the rule, the manual still bars such products from being used. Linville said if he keeps his patent rights, he can’t sell his product. If he waives his patent rights, it’s possible someone else will swoop in and make the product cheaper than his small company can. Linville had high hopes that the first draft of the revisions would reflect DOT policy and eliminate that rule. Instead, it was expanded. “They’re codifying it,” he said. “They’re making new law by regulation.” Source

Sounds of industrial music at its commercial peak seem to be coming back in style Throughout the ‘90s, several industrial groups rapidly grew in popularity, securing radio airplay and amassing a new generation of fans thanks to the newfound commercial viability of so-called “alternative” music (a broad, nebulous term), along with earlier breakthroughs by groups like Nine Inch Nails and Ministry. Industrial music finally crossed over, and, in doing so, naturally became more digestible, more familiar and therefore more rock-oriented. Synthesizing industrial music with rock had been done long before, but this took it to a new level—more emphasis on the “rock,” and, much to the chagrin of the genre’s forefathers, divorced from anything even remotely avant-garde. The industrial music that dominated the ‘90s was instead powered by chugging guitar riffs, tight grooves, crisp textures and muscly, tattooed frontmen. This was industrial rock that actually rocked. 30 years later, a younger crop of industrial-tinged bands openly flirt with pop sensibilities and pay homage to the most commercial permutations of industrial music. Think bands like Code Orange, 3TEETH and, of course, Youth Code. L.A.’s Youth Code, the brainchild of Sara Taylor and Ryan George (both vets of the city’s hardcore scene), has spent nearly a decade churning out a distinct, reliably brutal and delightfully perverse style of music that manages to seamlessly fuse elements of sleek industrial rock with raw, scabrous hardcore. Needless to say, Youth Code is one of the most notable bands to emerge from the underbelly of experimental music in the past ten years. The duo’s latest album, A Skeleton Key in the Doors of Depression, is a collaborative one, featuring production and vocal work from Portland’s King Yosef, a musician/producer who’s quietly been carving out a name for himself in the scuzzy musical underworld of SoundCloud rap since 2015. With production credits that include tracks by XXXTentacion and Ski Mask the Slump God, Yosef’s role in the development of this divisive genre’s lo-fi assault is a crucial one. Throughout the record, Yosef evokes his SoundCloud rap background by introducing Youth Codes’ abrasive brand of industrial to skittering hi-hats and thick, blown-out sub-bass. On “Looking Down,” it’s so thunderous that it nearly sounds concrete, like the aural equivalent of a cannonball to the stomach. Still, his contributions never overwhelm those of Youth Code, and vice versa. Everyone brings an equal amount of fury to the table, be it that of trap, hardcore or industrial. The only person who ever steals the show is the album’s lone guest, Matt Pike, whose spastic, freeform guitar solo on “Head Underwater” is a far cry from the plodding stoner metal he’s best known for. If Yosef’s hip-hop-inspired contributions give this album a modern twist, Youth Code balances it out with their frequent nods to the commercial bombast of ‘90s industrial rock—namely, its tight and propulsive grooves, head-banging choruses and willingness to get melodic, all of which make up the bulk of the album’s entertainment value. Track after track is laced with its own vocal melody, brooding and anthemic like the best radio-ready industrial rock tunes are. The instantly hummable chorus on “The World Stage” is the best example, while “Looking Down” is a close second. True, these melodies don’t always stick—in fact, they’re pretty hit or miss—but it’s always gratifying to hear them alongside the music’s harsher, more hardcore-based components. Sometimes, the record’s best melodies emerge not from a vocal, but from one of George’s ethereal synth lines, most memorably on the closing track, “Finally Docked.” And this album isn’t hooked by melodies alone. One of its most addicting details is the endlessly tight groove it achieves over its entire runtime, a ravenous forward momentum that never lets up, like a never-ending horror movie chase scene. It’s achieved by a physicality that’s equal parts hardcore and industrial. Hardcore in the percussion’s mosh-ready stomp and industrial in its demented employment of tension and release—brief moments of silence interrupted by jarring bursts of noise, Trent Reznor-style. Vocals are provided solely by Taylor and Yosef, and while it’s often difficult to make out exactly what they’re saying, the album is better off for it. With music like this, what you say isn’t nearly as important as how you say it (or at the very least, how what you say sounds—here’s another area where the group’s hardcore roots become apparent). Taylor and Yosef’s vocals are muddy and largely incomprehensible, barely staying afloat in the album’s waves on waves of fuzzed-out industrial sludge. They know better than to let their vocals ride the instrumentals because their vocals exist to add yet another layer of caustic textural depth to the endless barrage of noise that permeates the album, rather than to stand on their own (choruses remain the only exception, and thus function as brief moments of respite amid the chaos). This effect yields appropriately devastating results, especially on “Burner,” when Yosef’s coarse werewolf bark is practically indistinguishable from the corresponding bursts of downtuned guitar noise. More than anything, A Skeleton Key in the Doors of Depression gets by on consistency. Conceptually, it doesn’t add up to much, and few of the tracks really “transcend” on their own or take on truly proper structures. But taken all together, a sort of constant rhythm is established over the course of all eight tracks, and the group’s commitment becomes clear: commitment to the melody, commitment to the momentum and commitment to stylistic motifs, both old and new. Source

A modern heartbreak album Flying solo after years of work with her band Quilt, Anna Fox Rochinski has officially released her debut album, Cherry. While some elements may sound similar to her previous collaborations, Cherry lives in a world all its own. The record is filled with ‘80s synth lines, groovy basslines and pulsing guitar riffs accompanied by a wide array of different instruments all melting together under Rochinski’s smooth-as-silk vocals. Cherry perfects a psychedelic-funk vibe while trapping layers of heartbreak within every word—it’s truly a modern-day breakup album. Born in Brookline, Massachusetts, Rochinski began her musical journey at 13 years old, when her father, a jazz composer and guitarist, taught her the basics of guitar. By the time she was 16 years old, she was setting up DIY style shows and performing often, which, in turn, landed her the opportunity to be a part of The Whitehaus Family Record. It was under this label where she met the other members of her previous project, Quilt. After deciding that her musical career needed a new direction, Rochinski departed from Quilt and has now debuted as a solo artist with Cherry under Don Giovanni Records. The title track starts with a rising drone that quickly morphs into a free-flowing ‘70s sci-fi synth. It feels like the start of a Lost Planet Twilight Zone episode that shifts gears, and quickly becomes an ‘80s Blondie-style song with a catchy guitar riff and silky vocals. The accompanying music video is fantastic, with Rochinski trying out a few beautiful wardrobe selections that evoke nostalgic ‘70s/’80s-era feelings through the styles and colors. The essence of heartbreak at the center of this project comes through on “Everybody’s Down.” The song is wonderfully deceptive, with a fast pace and fun bop that carries an almost sarcastic tone in lyrics like, “Had I known it’d be lies/ I would have made a sound.” A thick bassline pushes the song forward as perfectly random synths and a few different guitar riffs create a rich and chaotic yet danceable feel. “No Better,” a ballad, is both complex and simple all at the same time. The song showcases Rochinski’s lush vocals that, at first, are joined only by a fun bassline. As the song progresses bit by bit, different instruments are added, creating a spatial soundscape with several different sounds ready to greet each ear. The song is simple vocally, yet the instrumentation is vast and complex, creating the perfect dynamism for both elements. Rochinski poetically weaves the pain of heartache into lines like “I believed, and now I’m nauseous and depleted/ But it doesn’t make a difference to you,” hiding the hurt under silky smooth vocals. “Going To See Them” starts like a warped vinyl recording of church bells far off in the distance. The track is a vibey mixture of psych-pop and funk, and Rochinski’s vocals seem to freely float throughout the song. During the second verse, a high-pitched frequency pierces through the song. While at first it might not be noticeable, after a few seconds, the ears are forced to refocus for suggestive lines like, “They’re awake in the background.” Anna Fox Rochinski’s debut solo album Cherry is filled with silky smooth vocals, thick basslines, pinging guitar riffs and celestial ‘70s/’80s synths. It is a psychedelic-funk exploration of heartbreak, pain and the aftermath, all disguised under upbeat grooves. Cherry is a break-up album that is both hypnotic and dazzling, from start to finish. Source

Suicide Six Ski Area, located near Woodstock, VT, has requested approval to lease the ski area to an operator that will train new Ford Bronco owners how to use their vehicles off-road, according to John Lippman of Valley News. The relatively small ski area is looking for new streams of revenue, and leasing the land in the summer months to an off-roading outfit could mean big bucks. The course will be a 2-mile loop around the mountain that uses existing ski trails and maintenance roads, according to the application. Suicide Six would be part of Bronco Off-Roadeo, which is an initiative contracted by Ford to expand their reach into the off-roading community with the new Ford Bronco. Other locations include Texas, Moab, and Nevada. Sounds pretty sweet, but I’m betting these training courses will cost a pretty penny. You obviously have to buy a Bronco first, which start at $28,500… Jeep owners everywhere are probably having a nice chuckle at this. Source

Rental car agencies across Australia are battling to keep up with increased customer demand, leaving holidaymakers unable to secure hire cars for their next domestic travel outing. With state governments offering travel vouchers to incentivize local tourism, and holidaymakers finally able to cross some borders without restrictions, bookings are booming – but stock is low and prices can be high. A spokesperson for Hertz said the demand in the lead up to Easter had seen fleets in some areas – including Perth, Cairns, and the entire state of Tasmania – "fully booked for Easter". "It's a national problem," said a spokesperson for the NRMA, which owns national rental car agency Thrifty. "When the pandemic hit at its worst last year, demand for hire vehicles dropped by about 95 percent, so rental companies had to reduce their fleets. Hertz reduced its fleet by about 40 percent." Post-pandemic, however, demand for domestic tourism increased dramatically – but rental car companies were unable to replenish their fleets accordingly due to a shortage of new and used cars. "Factors driving demand include the state borders opening up and governments encouraging people to travel through measures such as the Federal Government $1 billion in airfare subsidies to encourage interstate travel," the Hertz spokesperson told CarAdvice. On the flip side, however, "the pandemic has impacted the global supply chain and it’s harder to get new vehicles into the country," the NRMA spokesperson said. What's more, a demand-driven pricing model means consumers should expect to pay more for what limited stock is available. "There’s no one price that fits all and things can change quickly," said the NRMA spokesperson Taylor Blackburn, the personal finance specialist at Finder, said the comparison site's car hire page had seen a 360 percent increase in traffic in March 2021 compared to March 2019 (pre-pandemic). Finder's car hire deals page has also seen a 900 percent increase in traffic over the same period. Until stock levels improve, Hertz is advising customers to book as far in advance as possible to avoid disappointment. "We have ordered new vehicles with the intention of increasing our fleet throughout the year if borders remain open and demand is more certain than it has been," the spokesperson said. "However, we are still dependent on manufacturers meeting supply deadlines." Mr. Blackburn from Finder advised those looking to locate vehicles last minute to avoid airport counters. "Renting from the airport counter generally costs more because of the vendor's cost to have that prime location," Mr. Blackburn said. "You could find yourself a bargain if you are willing to look at rentals outside the airport. As a bonus, it's common for them to offer to pick you up from the airport to take you to their lot." Additionally, be wary of too-high prices and do your research before committing. "Base rates may be higher on certain high-traffic weekends, especially with more Aussies traveling, but car rental prices can drop significantly when demand is low," Mr. Blackburn said. "If you suspect you are being charged too much for a rental, you are probably right, so make sure you compare your options." For those who have hit a roadblock in their holiday planning, Finder's car hire deals page rounds up all current offers on rental car stock, while car-sharing and subscription services like Car Next Door and GoGet can provide short-term access to cars in select cities. Source

The American automaker mogul Ford is set to bring back its old off-roader bad boy in the shape of an SUV off-roader, the 2022 Ford Bronco. Ford is resurrecting the vehicle after almost 25 years, and here's everything we know about the 2022 Ford Bronco. The car was first released in 1965 as a jeep-styled lightweight off-roader. In its successive five generations, the Bronco evolved into a compact SUV off-roader and a mini truck without the top. In 1996, Ford decided to pursue other interests in their SUV segment, due to which the Bronco went off the production line. However, after more than two decades, Bronco is set to make a stunning comeback. Ford has observed the recent increase in demand for SUVs in the automobile market and is bringing the automobile back with some extra muscle. The new Bronco is claimed to be tougher and more durable with a rugged look. Rumors also suggest that the new Bronco could be a frontrunner in the SUV segment. With the 2021 version already revealed, speculations are that the 2022 Ford Bronco will be somewhat alike its predecessor, along with numerous new accessories to enhance its styling and capability. Here are some stunning features that Ford is said to pack in its latest SUV off-roader, the 2022 Bronco. The Retro-Inspired Style The body design of the 2021 Bronco was evidently well received, which explains the rapid sale of the car. So, it is expected that the 2022 version shall inherit some features from the 2021 model. The exciting bit for Bronco Bronco lovers' admirers is that Ford might launch a Bronco Heritage Edition to honor the legacy of its mighty off-roader. The Bronco Heritage Edition car shall be available in two-door and four-door variants and may offer a few retro-inspired styling boosts, such as quirky colors, decals, badges, etc., that were once featured in the older generation of Broncos. The Heritage Bronco shall be available in orange, turquoise, blue, yellow, and white, coupled with a white roof. Further, it may even have retro-styled four-slot wheels with the option of stripes. The front fascia may also have a retro touch on the grille that shall have 'Ford' or 'Bronco' inscribed in red, similar to the 1965 Bronco. Apart from the Heritage version, the base models of Bronco shall have a quasi-retro look with modern interiors and shall be available in two or four-body style with a detachable roof. The Competitive Yet Powerful Engine The new Bronco is expected to face tough competition from Jeep Wrangler that is already gaining popularity in the market. Thus Ford is said to pack the Bronco with an engine that shall be both more powerful and enduring. Keeping in mind its competition, it can be said that the standard engine of Bronco shall be a 2.3-liter turbo-four, capable of producing 270 hp and 310 lb/ft of torque. A 2.7-liter twin-turbo V6 shall also be available, which will produce 310 hp and 400 lb/ft of torque. The chances are that both these engines could feature a four-wheel drivetrain. The 2.3-liter is said to be equipped with two transmission choices - a 10-speed automatic or 7-speed manual transmission with a 'super slow' first gear to ride through the rocky surfaces. With this configuration, the 2.3-liter Bronco can cruise from 0-60 mph in about 8 seconds with a manual transmission, and with the automatic transmission, the acceleration time shall be a little lower, at around 7 seconds. This version's estimated fuel economy shall be 18 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. The more powerful 2.7-liter V6 shall be equipped only with a ten-speed automatic transmission. This more powerful engine's acceleration rate shall be to go from 0-60 mph in merely 6.5 seconds, with an optimized fuel economy of 16 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. The Comfortable Interiors And Safety Features Though appearing in an off-roader avatar, the Bronco will adopt a comfortable interior design and ample cargo space arrangement to address customers' present demand. We can expect at least two magnificent color scheme choices for the interior. The other interior features may include rubberized flooring, marine-grade vinyl upholstery, and an optional all-leather upholstery. In complying with its adventurous off-roading nature, Ford may include a detachable rooftop and removable body parts. Further, customers shall have the liberty to choose from the soft top and hardtop options. Side mirrors shall be mounted on the base of the windshield and will probably not be removable. The dashboard of this car will feature a rack-to-mount smartphone or a GoPro connected with a 10-volt outlet. The infotainment system is said to feature Ford's latest Sync 4 interface together with a large touch screen mounted on the top idle of the dashboard. The system shall be installed with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto along with a Wi-Fi hotspot. Further, the chances are that Ford may offer built-in navigation and a Bang and Olufsen sound system. A very desirable Driver Assistance Technology might just be another splendid feature of the new Bronco. This shall include forward-collision warning with automated emergency braking, lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. With the fantastic list of features that the Bronco is said to carry under its hood, it would be safe to say that the car shall be as delightful as its previous generation. Usually, while picking an SUV, masses choose a muscly, powerful, comfortable, and spacious vehicle. The 2022 Ford Bronco is precisely the culmination of all the aspects that make a great SUV. Further, its customizable features shall only make it easier for it to thrive in different driving conditions. Source

Say so long to a couple of Chevrolet Camaro options for the 2022 model year, folks. Muscle Cars and Trucks first reported Sunday the Camaro 1LE performance package will not survive past the 2021 model year for V6- and turbo-four powered Camaros. The package will once again become an option reserved exclusively for V8-powered cars. Chevrolet did not immediately return Roadshow's request for comment on the changes, but General Motors' fleet order guide does not list the package as an option when choosing the V6 or turbo-four. The news marks a retreat of the 1LE expansion that started back in 2017 with the sixth-generation Camaro. The pony car's 1LE package for the cars sporting the 3.6-liter V6 or 2.0-liter turbo-four engines adds a ton of equipment for an extra $4,500, including sticky Goodyear Eagle F1 summer tires, a trickle-down suspension from the Camaro SS, a mechanical limited-slip differential, four-piston Brembo brakes, and even Recaro seats inside. A flat black hood and unique wheels helped differentiate the cars from standard Camaros. The 1LE goods trickled down to the V6-powered car first and then to the turbo-four car in 2019. Essentially, the 1LE package was meant to bring more performance to the Camaro's less powerful build combinations, and to help reach the hot hatch crowd with a more affordable price. Reviews Editor Andrew Krok summed it up best when driving the turbo-four version, noting it focuses on poise overpower. But it sounds like the package didn't quite strike the target audience GM intended it to. Now, if you want the extra performance goods, you'll have to select a Camaro SS with the 6.2-liter V8 or a Camaro ZL1 with its supercharged 6.2-liter V8. But let's be honest. The Camaro's at its best with the pushrod V8 under the hood. Source

Although the production of electric SUVs by Cadillac is still some time away, it became clear that the company is on its way to EV development. Cadillac has begun testing the Lyriq SUV prototype at General Motors' proving grounds in Michigan. The Lyriq will be Cadillac's first all-electric vehicle, which until now has only been shown in concept form. Vice President's Comments On Cadillac's First Electric Car Mahmoud S, Vice President of General Motor's North America Sales, Service & Marketing. commented on the image. In his post on the social network, he describes how the car manufacturer is doing and at the same time explains its progress towards the production version of the Cadillac Lyriq electric car. “Now with prototypes on the ground, our incredible engineering team is hard at work fine-tuning LYRIQ to ultimately deliver a truly extraordinary SUV. One that plants the cornerstone for Cadillac’s all-electric future," the vice president said. In addition, as Mahmoud S. describes in his LinkedIn post, the Cadillac Lyriq is about a year away from going into production. At the moment, however, people have only been able to see a concept that had 80% of the production configuration of the model, and plenty of purely conceptual elements. So, car enthusiasts are still waiting for the company to present the final model. This camouflaged prototype of the electric crossover is only the first of many that we will see in the coming months. What is mostly revealed by the image is that the Lyriq will indeed be a crossover to no one's surprise and that the dramatically sloping backlight remains from the concept. Cadillac Lyriq SUV Specifications At the moment, we do not have the final specifications of the first electric crossover from Cadillac, but we know that it will be based on GM's BEV3 platform. The electric car will be equipped with batteries produced by the South Korean company LG Chem, which are expected to provide a range of up to 310 miles. In November 2020, General Motors revised plans for the development of technologies related to electric cars, increasing investment by 35% compared to previously planned investments, which proves the seriousness of its intentions and makes fans look forward to something revolutionary from General Motors. Source