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The all-new Volkswagen ID Buzz electric van will finally debut March 9, alongside the VW ID Buzz cargo van. While you wait on that full information, VW has released new interior images detailing a lot of the ID Buzz's cute little easter eggs, some surprising tools, and even smiley-faced screw caps as part of the final finish.VW ID Buzz + CargoThe new VW ID Buzz van will be introduced first for overseas markets as a five-seater and a cargo variant, both built on the automaker's new MEB electric vehicle architecture found in various configurations under VW's other new EVs like the ID3 and ID4. We expect the passenger version will make its way here later, after several delays held up the project. VW says the space-saving qualities of the EV platform allow for up to 39.5 cubic feet of cargo storage in the five-seater, and up to 137.7 cubic feet in the cargo version with "a partition behind the first row of seats" equipped. The new van lineup is set to help VW achieve its goal of 50 percent EV sales mix in North America by 2030.Custom ID Buzz Paint VW says the new ID Buzz van will launch with seven paint colors, but of course the automaker is going retro with four additional two-tone paint schemes also available that harken back to the iconic T1 camper. All four of the two-tone paint jobs include the color white paired with another hue.VW ID Buzz InteriorInterior options color-matched with each exterior paint choice will be available, including the seat cushions, dash panel and door trim. The cabin is also animal-free, instead opting for polyurethane leatherettes with "a similar feel" as leather. VW also introduces recycled materials in the seat covers, floor coverings and headliner.Various tools are cleverly tucked away in the van cabin, VW says, including a bottle opener and a handy ice scraper, though their utility may be hampered by your inability to find them, since the release says they are "only discovered at second glance."Both the new Volkswagen ID Buzz and ID Buzz Cargo will debut at 10 a.m. Pacific time on March 9.

Since we've said from the very beginning that a Ford Maverick Tremor just makes sense, we're optimistically convinced that the undisguised special Maverick prototype we see here is indeed a future Maverick Tremor. (Cue the happy clap. We can't wait for special Mavericks to emerge.) Already applied to the F-150, F-250, F-350, and Ranger, the only Ford truck left out is the Maverick, making it the next logical candidate for the Tremor treatment. More than an Active Orange color package—although that's a big visual part for the F-150 especially—the Tremor includes elements like improved shocks, better skid plating, locking rear differential, and more aggressive tires.Tremor'ing a Maverick is low-hanging fruit—specifically, orange fruit. The copious use of orange accents on the grille's crossbar, tow hooks, and wheels has us thinking Tremor all the way—although there's no overt Tremor badge, yet. Why not Timberline? Timberline has been reserved for Ford's SUVs, so it wouldn't really make sense to cross over at this point, especially considering the popularity of the Tremor name across Ford's mid-size, full-size, and HD truck lineup. Plus, the Timberline accents are more of a reddish-orange while these resemble the vibrant orange found on the F-150 Tremor.An orange Lariat badge on the side vent indicates that the Tremor package will be an add-on for at least the Maverick's Lariat trim. It's not impossible for the XLT to get the Tremor option too, making it the same as the Ranger Tremor's availability. (Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum Super Duty trims can get the Tremor Off-Road Package treatment.) As for the F-150 Tremor, it's a little different, acting as a stand-alone trim (rather than an add-on package) that can be optioned with standard, mid, and high equipment groups.The engine option for the Maverick Tremor would have to be the 2.0-liter EcoBoost, as the 2.5-liter Hybrid is front-wheel drive only, an unlikely candidate for the Tremor.It's hard to tell what the paint color is exactly, but it might not be any of the 10 colors offered for 2022. Could this be Avalanche, snagged from the 2022 Ranger (and 2023 F-150)? Notice also that the head lights and tail lights have a smoked tint appearance; could this be coming to the Maverick and specifically the Maverick Tremor? We dig it.As for the suspension, it's hard to tell exactly what's going on, but we expect more ground clearance (doesn't it look taller?) and more performance. We see no reason why Ford couldn't suspend the Maverick Tremor with some Bronco Sport Badlands HOSS (High-Performance Off-Road Stability Suspension) system bits, considering they share a platform. If we're lucky, the Maverick Tremor might even adopt the upgraded all-wheel-drive system from said Badlands, complete with its torque-vectoring rear differential. A new off-road high-clearance front bumper should improve the approach angle. The tires on the Maverick prototype are Falken Wildpeak A/Ts.Don't hold back, Ford. Don't hold back.

ProsNear limitless gripQuicker-than-you-can-think responsesBiblical brakes ConsConfusing drive modesNo performance auto-shifting modeNeeds a bigger shift lightIt's not often a car comes along where the only thing you can find to complain about are the names, functions, and number of drive modes, but here we are. The 2021 Lamborghini Huracán STO is so insanely good to drive, we're left with the nittiest nits to pick."You look at the STO and its wings 'n' things," deputy editor Alex Stoklosa said, "then consider that it's shoving a V-10's worth of power to only the rear wheels, and you assume it'll be hairier than a barbershop floor. Not at all. There is so much grip front and rear, and the chassis is so balanced, that it drives nothing like it looks. There is no evil here. Sure, the Lambo hustles in ways most cars don't or can't, but it simply has no vices while furiously raging."You could call it a complaint for lack of others, but the amount of time some judges felt they needed to fully understand the car's limits was a bit longer than usual, simply because the limits are so high you need a telescope to see them. Once you truly understand what it's capable of, though, you never want to stop driving it. On the street, on the track, it doesn't matter.Credit the brilliant blending of adaptive magnetorheological shock absorbers, rear steering, racing brakes, and Bridgestone Potenza Race tires for the STO's direct connection to your brain's pleasure center. The front end changes direction quicker than you can think it while the rear stays behind you no matter the speed unless you very deliberately kick it out. When you do, the car breaks away beautifully, allowing you to ride that slip into the perfect amount of rotation.Mostly, though, it just goes. The damn near race-spec V-10 delivers a perfect progressive powerband that never wallops the rear tires with more torque than they can handle (which is, admittedly, a lot), so you can stand on the throttle leaving every corner, and the STO will grab and go. Get to the next turn, and the brakes require only gentle but deliberate pressure to stop the car like you just grabbed the No. 3 wire on an aircraft carrier's deck.Not just a one-lap pony, the Huracán STO will do it over and over, every corner, every lap, all day long. It's so rewarding and fulfilling to drive, you never want to stop. You can't automatically say these things about every mid-engine supercar with 600-plus hp.About those nits. Some judges found the drive modes confusing, assuming the STO mode would be the most aggressive since it shares the car's name. ("STO" stands for Super Trofeo Omologato, meaning this is the road version of the Huracán Super Trofeo track-only race car.) But STO is actually the "around town" mode, and many felt it was way too docile. Corsa is the mode you want to be in, but keep in mind it's the full race mode with manual-only shifting and reduced stability control. Several judges found themselves wishing for an intermediate mode with lighter steering than Corsa and far more aggressive automatic shifting. But alas, the only other mode is Pioggia, the wet weather mode.Since we're whining, an actual shift light instead of the graphics in the digital instrument cluster would be nice. The engine just revs forever, right until it suddenly doesn't, so you need the upshift indication in Corsa.But again, all you really need to know about how ridiculously awesome this car is to drive is that we can't find anything better to complain about. The Huracán STO is an apex predator at its apex, fully bestowing the thrill of the hunt to anyone who slips behind the wheel.2021 Lamborghini Huracán STO Specifications Base Price/As tested $333,633/$442,033 Power (SAE net) 630 hp @ 8,000 rpm Torque (SAE net) 417 lb-ft @ 6,500 rpm Accel, 0-60 mph 2.8 sec Quarter-mile 10.7 sec @ 132.3 mph Braking, 60-0 mph 95 ft Lateral Acceleration 1.16 g (avg) MT Figure Eight 22.3 sec @ 0.99 g (avg) EPA City/Hwy/Comb 13/18/15 mpg Vehicle Layout Mid-engine, RWD, 2-pass, 2-door coupe Engine, Transmission 5.2L port- and direct-injected DOHC 40-valve 90-degree V-10, 7-speed twin-clutch auto Curb Weight (F/R DIST) 3,390 lb (42/58%) Wheelbase 103.1 in Length x Width x Height 179.0 x 76.6 x 48.0 in On Sale Now Show All