For the first time, the Wrangler boasts a full-float Dana solid rear axle, which increases the durability of the axle, permitting owners to run larger wheels and tires as well as increasing towing capacity.
“Investing in another generation of Mustang is a big statement at a time when many of our competitors are exiting the business of internal combustion vehicles,” says Ford CEO Jim Farley, in an announcement when the model was first announced.
The Vancouver International Auto Show returned this spring with its best-attended show yet, packing almost 139,000 attendees into the Vancouver Convention Centre over three days in late March. Among the more than 200 vehicles on display were a handful debuting in Western Canada for the first time. Below are DARPAN’s top three picks from this year’s event.
The fifth product in BMW’s electrified sub-brand, the BMW i4, gets an update after originally being introduced for the 2022 model year. The refresh brings subtle but meaningful exterior design changes and an elevated cabin.
DARPAN tested the base RWD trim utilizing a single 250-kilowatt electric motor installed at the rear, producing 355 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque. The crossover pulls hard—Porsche says 0 to 100 km/h takes approximately 5.7 seconds when Launch Control is enabled—and features the German performance brand’s signature tight handling. A whimsical spaceship-like “Electric Sport Sound” (+ $560) can be toggled on during acceleration.
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