We spent a while with the 2021 Acura TLX, coated the debut of the refreshed 2021 Tesla Mannequin S and Mannequin X, and gaped on the SSC Tuatara’s new manufacturing automotive land-speed file. It is the Week in Reverse, proper right here at Motor Authority.

We found the updated 2021 Acura TLX is much improved with a sports-car worthy suspension setup, beautiful design, and robust powertrain. However the total design is considerably compromised with an engine that is too far ahead, a cramped rear seat, and an infotainment system that’s overly difficult to make use of.

The 2022 Ford Expedition was spotted present process testing with a refreshed exterior, up to date inside, large touchscreen, and probably a hybrid powertrain. Count on a extra rugged off-road package deal to reach with the up to date Expedition to fend off the Chevrolet Tahoe Z71.

The refreshed 2021 Tesla Model S and X were unveiled with up to date entrance and rear bumpers, new wheels, and a closely up to date inside with a brand new touchscreen infotainment system, and a yoke-like steering wheel. CEO Elon Musk said the stalks have been faraway from the steering column and that the automobiles will guess which gear and drive course is required primarily based on context and navigation knowledge.

There isn’t any 2021 Nissan 370Z. The Japanese automaker confirmed production of the 2020 370Z has been extended into 2021 because it prepares the Z35 technology Z, which ought to debut in manufacturing kind this summer season.

The SSC Tuatara set a production car land-speed record with a two-way common of 282.9 mph. The hypercar hit a prime pace of 286.1 mph on one of many runs with its owner, Dr. Larry Caplin, behind the wheel. SSC’s CEO Jerod Shelby stated the group will run once more and goals to interrupt 300 mph.