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If Mitsubishi applies its ‘Evolution’ nameplate to a vehicle, you know that it is something special. Take the Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution, for example. Much like some of the finest hot hatches and sports cars ever sold to the public, the Pajero Evolution hit the market so Mitsubishi could meet motorsport homologation requirements. In this case, it wanted to compete in the Dakar Rally with the Pajero so it went about developing and releasing a more capable version of the standard model. It is understood that approximately 2,500 Pajero Evolution models were manufactured and of these, roughly 500 were equipped with a manual transmission. The example you’re looking at is one of the rare few imported into the United States after the 25-year-old import rule lapsed on it. It has been listed up for sale through ASG Miami and has an asking price of $52,500. Read: 2023 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Launches In Australia With New Features And Colors The listing notes that this particular Mits...

Colorado Senate Bill 23-028 was initially intended to correct an issue with a previous bill from 2021. Now, it’s under scrutiny for potentially charging just $100 total for driving a semi- truck in the state without a license. Dig a little deeper though and there’s a potential upside worth consideration. For about two years, those ticketed for driving a semi without a license in Colorado weren’t punishable under state law. That’s because while the act is illegal, a bill from 2021 made it so that it was no longer a misdemeanor but instead a traffic infraction . At the same time, lawmakers failed to change the fine schedule. For judges, that’s an issue. “It makes it unenforceable because the judges are really bound by law to dismiss those citations. That’s where we can come in on the back end to do the inspections and compliance reviews to at least hold them accountable in some sense,” said Major JP Burt of the Colorado State Patrol to 9News . More: Woman Steals Patrol Car Outside A...

Typically, restomods tend to be made of once-ubiquitous cars that have been lost to the tests of time. Think retro off-roaders, classic muscle cars, vintage Euros, or even JDM youngtimers. But when you decide to do the opposite, and make a restomod of a rare Group B rally legend like the Lancia 037 of which less than 300 exist, you get the Kimera EVO37. As a result of the original car’s rarity, not much is known about its intricacies, so the EVO37 somewhat helps to push its spirit into the public eye, and Henry Catchpole is here to deliver that review to the public in Hagerty’s latest video. The car starts life as a Lancia Beta Montecarlo, but by the time it transitions into its 037-inspired final form, there’s little of that donor car left. The EVO37 ‘s engine, a twincharged 2.1L inline-four, is probably the meanest four-pot we’ve ever heard, combining turbo whistle, supercharger whine, and the sweet sounds of a blow-off valve with an aggressive underlying exhaust note. The powerp...

For a number of EV-curious buyers out there, a major hesitation is the effect of towing on range. But Colorado Teardrops wants to help EV owners (and non EV owners) with its upcoming range of electrified camping trailers. The company, which is famed for its vintage style teardrop shaped trailers , announced that it will introduce two new models of its patent-pending teardrop camping trailer. Along with beds and other camping necessities, they will come with either 19 or 38 kWh of battery capacity. That battery power can help EV owners go farther afield on their next camping trip, but it will be able to do more than just that. Colorado Teardrops insists that the trailers are intended for the owners of traditional vehicles, too. First and foremost, while you’re camping, the batteries can power more stuff. From lights to electric coolers, to other small appliances, the batteries can help campers go farther off the beaten trail for longer. Read: Tesla Veterans Create $125K Electric T...