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JOHN: Well, hello and welcome to the start of the 42nd Season of MotorWeek .

We're glad to have you with us.

Our timing finds us on the brink of Cadillac's total transition to being a fully electric brand.

But in order for that to happen, there has to be a first, and it's the Cadillac LYRIQ EV SUV.

So, is this the start of something truly special or just the same Cadillac tune updated for a modern audience?

* Well to us, the 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ is indeed the start of a whole new Cadillac.

It's official: no more new vehicles with internal combustion engines will be coming from the brand.

It's all EV from here!

Cadillac has clearly embraced the gravity of the situation, building one of the best-looking Cadillac's we've seen in a long time.

GM's Ultium platform, which we first sampled under GMC's Hummer EV Pickup, allows for a super long, low, and classy form.

Fronting that is an illuminated grille and LEDs that put on a choreographed light show unlike anything else on the road.

Obviously, a lot of attention was placed on aero; but it was done in a beautiful way that doesn't make it look like a priority.

For the initial run of 2023s, your only choices to make are if you want 20 or 22 inch wheels, and which exterior, and interior colors you want.

The, for now, rear-wheel-drive only LYRIQ's 102 kilowatt hour battery pack claims a good range of 312 miles.

The single rear motor rates 340 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque.

A dual-motor all-wheel-drive LYRIQ with 500 horsepower arrives early next year.

As for keeping it on the road, Cadillac offers a 19.2 kilowatt at home charger which feeds an impressive 52 miles an hour into the battery, and they'll even give you a $1,500 credit towards installation; DC fast charging can deliver up to 76 miles in 10 minutes.

If you remember the Cadillac ELR plug-in hybrid, one if its unique features was a regen-on-demand brake paddle behind the steering wheel.

Well, the LYRIQ has that, too, only it's been upgraded to provide a more progressive feel.

And rather than rely on suppliers for the braking system, Cadillac brought it all in house to ensure the blending of friction and multiple regen brake settings deliver as natural a feel as possible.

Everything inside the LYRIQ's cabin is new, unique, and yes, special.

Nothing is shared with other GM models.

The attention to detail is quite noticeable, as is the giant 33 inch curved LED display.

And unlike other mega digital dashes, it is indeed all one configurable screen, not separate individual screens behind one piece of glass.

Material quality is exceptional, as is the 19-speaker AKG sound system.

There's real wood but just simulated leather for the time being.

But, they're not going all vegan, as leather will eventually be available.

Ambient lighting is well integrated into everything, not just added to it.

But, this is not just some luxurious techno showpiece, it is a utility vehicle designed to get people through their daily tasks.

So, it's very roomy feeling in all five seating positions, with lots of storage space around the cabin.

A great 28.0 cubic-feet in back, too, plus underfloor space, and seats that fold with just a push of a button to expand to 60.8 cubic-feet.

EVs are amazingly quiet as they are, yet, Cadillac felt a need to take an extra step.

LYRIQ has a new generation Active Noise Cancelling system.

It further hushes road noises that are usually disguised by engine and exhaust sounds.

Ride quality is supremely smooth.

It seems to glide down the road like Cadillacs of old.

Yet, with a 0-60 time of about 6.0 seconds, it's eager to get through corners.

A long wheelbase provides lots of stability, and drive modes effectively tailor the experience.

The latest Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving system will also eventually be available.

Of course, all of this tech and luxury won't do much for Cadillac if it's not attainable, and amazingly, Cadillac has priced all rear-drive 2023 LYRIQs at just $62,990.

You can spend twice that, that on an Escalade or Tesla Model X.

When all-wheel-drive arrives, it will add just $2,000.

For '24, a base model also arrives, dropping the entry-point to just $60,000.

And, all will be assembled in GM's old Saturn plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee.

So, LYRIQ is clearly more than just a new arrangement of the same old tune.

It is a whole new Cadillac with luxury and tech far above anything else in their current lineup.

Yet, at the same time, more obtainable than many of those same vehicles.

Well, at least as far as pricing is concerned, because if you are interested in obtaining one; know that all 2023s have already been sold, with Cadillac now taking orders for 2024s.

And with more fantastic-looking EVs on the way very soon, we're pretty sure the 2023 LYRIQ will not be a one hit wonder for Cadillac.

* It's been said that it takes 10,000 hours of practice to become a master in any discipline.

Well, if that's true, a master drifter will have spent over a year of their life going sideways in a car.

Well, this week our Greg Carloss slides "Over the Edge" with a young drifter who's getting an early start on his 10,000 hours of hooning.

* GREG: Before they get their driver's license most teens are practicing basic skills like merging onto a highway or parallel parking... (car engine revs/tires screech) But this kid?

He's a little precocious.

For the most part, Rhys Conklin is your typical 15-year-old.

He goes to high school and mows lawns to save money for his car.

Of course, his car is an LS3 swapped E36 purpose-built for drifting.

Crazier still, he's been behind the wheel since he was 11.

(car engine revs/tires screech) How did you trick your parents into letting you do something like this before you can even legally drive?

RHYS: Yeah, I would say, uh, I'd say, it's more of a convincing.

Um, it was definitely a, a time trying to get them to believe in me, but as soon as I gave them my ideas and my process of what I was trying to do, um, they believed in me and the one thing that they came back with, I need to have all A's and B's in school.

JASON: When Rhys came to me and said, "I want to drift cars" I was a little, like, wow, you're 11 years old.

But he-he has a true passion for it and, lucky enough, we're able to help him with it.

RHYS: So, I really started from the beginning.

I had to learn the basics of a manual car.

I had to learn how to come off the clutch.

So that was where I started was just having to drive the car around the parking lot.

And then, from then I just went on to doing donuts and figure 8s, trying to get used to transitions with the figure 8s.

Ever since then, it's just been coming up to where we are now.

So, doing tandem driving.

Yeah, I've learned lots.

GREG: And Rhys has learned from the best.

VAUGHN GITTIN JR.: Man, I've known Rhys Conklin since he was three-years-old.

His dad used to come and, and detail my vehicles.

And Rhys would always be there helping out with a rag.

Always had his hat on.

Rhys is just an unbelievable person all the way around.

But his driving skill is-- is very impressive.

Rhys is without a doubt going to be a serious threat, if he continues on his path and continues putting that passion and effort into chasing his dream.

RHYS: So, I'm at the ProAm level now, but my main goal is to get to the pro level and that's where Vaughn is and the whole FunHaver team-- that's where they are.

So, I'd say that's the next step.

GREG: But any pro will tell you, a driver is only as good as their team.

JASON: Our family is our team and our-- and it's brought our team together, our family closer together, so if there's one thing this has been amazing.

My wife Amy, she handles the logistics, she handles track entries, insurances.

My daughter Brielle, she handles, uh, she's Rhys' spotter.

She's his eyes and the voice in his ear.

And she also handles social media.

And I'm pretty much, I'm the driver, transporter, mechanic, whatever I can do to fill in the gaps.

BRIELLE CONKLIN: Being Rhys' sister is very exciting but it's also very tiring.

(chuckles) We're constantly traveling and going to events, shoots, all that kind of stuff.

In the driving aspect, I don't really have to put him back in his place but for social media sometimes, you know, he does 15-year-old things and I'll have to be like "we're not posting that, Rhys."

(laughs) AMY CONKLIN: Actually, I'm pretty calm when he drives.

I know his personality is pretty laid back and I've been in the car with him and have seen him drive first hand in the passenger seat, so he's very smooth, um, so it's not really too stressful for me actually.

GREG: If Rhys' mom is so casual about her son drifting a 415-wheel-horsepower race car, surely, I have nothing to worry about riding shotgun...right?

(car engine revs/tires screech) He's a lot better than me at driving.

(laughter) Judging by his performance, Rhys should have no issues getting his driver's license next year...that is, if he can resist the urge to rip the e-brake.

JOHN: Enjoying and appreciating your vehicle encompasses more than just driving it.

It also includes maintenance, personalization and taking responsibility for your car's impact on the environment.

Now, with the passing of our longtime auto-guru Pat Goss, we've expanded our ranks to include three new faces in our garage, each with a unique perspective on car care in a new segment, we call "Your Drive."

First up is Logan McCombs on how to properly handle your car's vital fluids.

* LOGAN McCOMBS: Maintaining your car or truck means working with a number of different fluids, and chemicals, and to do that safely there are a few things you need to know.

First off, whenever you're in the garage working on your car, it's a good idea to wear gloves.

These disposable ones are cheap and easy to use.

Not only will they keep your hands clean, but they can prevent injury and chemical burns as well.

Keep all aerosol cans, fluid bottles and dispenser tubes in a secure cabinet or shelf out of reach of children and pets.

Some may require a cool or ventilated area.

Read the label of any chemical you are unfamiliar with.

Some epoxies, paints, solvents, and fuels may emit harmful odors that require the use of a respirator.

You may not realize it, but brake fluid begins absorbing water from the air as soon as the container is unsealed.

And even if the bottle is closed, it should be discarded after a year.

Those big bottles look like a bargain, but unless you're doing frequent brake repairs and system bleeds, keeping a small bottle on hand for top offs is usually enough.

Most any fluids or chemicals used for your car can be harmful for you and the environment, if not stored and disposed of properly.

When it comes to trans fluid, power steering fluid, oils and antifreeze, they can all be recycled into new fluids.

So, check with your local city or county recycling program for specifics on how and where to drop them off.

In general, fluids must be kept separate and not mixed, and they must be stored in proper containers.

For used oil, this might be the bottle your new oil came in or an oil drain pan that your oil drains into and it has a sealable jug.

Fuel and other flammable liquids are considered hazardous and must be handled differently, but many of them can be recycled into alternative fuels.

Milk bottles and other lightweight plastics or cardboard containers are generally not suitable for flammables.

Be safe when handling automotive fluids and chemicals, read and heed the labels, and please, put waste in its proper place!

And if you have a question or comment, reach out to us, right here at MotorWeek !

JOHN: Time to grab a key FOB for a very special QuickSpin!

JESSICA RAY: Here at MotorWeek we bring you all the latest in consumer-ready production vehicles; but sometimes we're lucky enough to get behind the wheel of a true concept-- and today is one of those days.

Meet the Jeep Wrangler '41 Concept.

This particular model calls back to the venerable Willys Jeep, which saw service throughout the second World War and well beyond.

That iconic imagery has been envisioned for this modern 4-door Wrangler, starting with the olive-drab exterior wrap.

The '41 stands at attention on matching-green steelies at each corner, contrasted by a khaki soft-top and various body graphics.

Under its old school appearance is a modern sampling of the Wrangler's 4xe hybrid-electric system.

It uses a 2.0 liter inline-4 engine and a pair of electric motors, working together to achieve a net 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque.

And being a plug-in hybrid, its 17.3 kilowatt hour battery pack can supply 21 miles of pure-electric range.

Stepping through the JPP half doors, the cabin completes the military motif with digital camo seats and a body-matched Rhino-lined floor.

And the custom shifter and cap lets you throw this Wrangler into gear and get Oscar-Mike.

GREG: Jeep loves paying homage to their past and this '41 Concept, while not as outrageous as some of the Wrangler concepts we've seen, is a nice tribute to the original Willys.

Although, styling is pretty much where any similarities end.

The 2.0 inch lift and beefy 35 inch tires are fully up to modern standards.

And then, the plug-in hybrid powertrain is beyond those standards for an off-roader.

And I gotta say, trekking the trail in near silence is actually quite blissful.

JESSICA: This is a great show of force for Jeep's 4xe Wrangler.

Sure, it may be aesthetically drastic by comparison, but performance-wise not far from a factory-specced Rubicon 4xe.

For reference, a 2023 Wrangler Rubicon 4xe will run you just shy of $60,000.

It'll be up to you to outfit it in the '41's uniform.

And we'll have more QuickSpins, soon!

JOHN: Lets dive into the latest MotorNews with Lauren Morrison!

* LAUREN MORRISON: The Inflation Reduction Act has passed, and with it comes major EV Tax Incentive changes.

Starting immediately, the up to $7500 tax credit will only go to EVs assembled in North America.

That totals only about 20 models, but not all are eligible.

Those that are included, the Ford F150 Lightning, Rivian R1T, and Nissan Leaf.

But, come the first of the year many fewer will qualify.

To stay up-do-date on available EV tax credits check out the U. S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center website.

Speaking of the Lightning, Ford's EV pick-up is getting a pick-up in price.

List price of the 2023 F-150 Lightning will increase between six, and $9000, depending on trim.

Ford says, "The hike is due to the rising cost of materials."

Toyota's first "Beyond Zero" vehicle is being recalled.

The bZ4X EV crossover has a hub bolt problem that could cause the wheels to fall off.

Fortunately, only a few hundred affected vehicles reached U.S. buyers.

Toyota is offering loaner vehicles as well as buy back offers.

The original dune buggy is back!

The Meyers Manx 2.0 is a modern reimagining of the iconic off-roader.

This new version will be all-electric, street legal, and is expected to arrive in 2024.

And that does it for this week's MotorNews.

JOHN: There's seemingly no limit to what Porsche can do, as they're constantly tweaking and pushing all of their models to new levels of performance.

Now for their latest trick, they've not only shoved our favorite 911 engine into the 718 Cayman, but given it a fully track-worthy setup nose to tail, and created the 718 GT4 RS.

* There are not too many mechanical things in this world that can't be made better by shoving a bigger engine into them.

So, just when you thought Porsche had perfected the 718 Cayman, someone had the brilliant idea of taking the usually rear-mounted engine from the 911 GT3 and mounting it mid-ship here in the 2022 Porsche Cayman GT4 RS.

This naturally-aspirated flat-6 is truly one of our favorite engines of all time, and getting it into the Cayman is equal parts a remarkable engineering feat and a work of art.

We just wish we could actually see it, though you do at least get some plastic coverings that resemble an engine, which is more than you'll get in most 718s.

You can definitely hear it, though, as it delivers all of the great sounds that we remember, and even more majestically since this engine is practically sitting in the cabin with you now.

It's also framed up nicely by the glass of the revised rear hatch.

Power output after the transformation is 493 horsepower and 331 pound-feet of torque.

In addition to that hatch update, front fenders get cutouts for brake cooling and downforce creation; those fenders, and the hood are made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic.

NACA ducts are molded into the hood to also provide cooling air to the front brakes; and a manually adjustable front splitter and larger rear wing are added.

And just to put an exclamation point on how special this car is, a unique version of their 7-speed PDK transmission was developed specifically for the RS.

We didn't experience the insane thrust you find in a 911 Turbo, or even the Taycan, but it hooks up and takes off with power delivery directly proportional to grip levels.

For us, that meant 0-60 in 3.2 seconds; Quarter-mile in 11.6 seconds at 128 miles per hour.

Those times are plenty respectable, but going fast in a straight line is not what this car's about; especially when you add in what we'd call a quite harsh ride on the street and seats that can be tough to live with on a daily basis.

This car really belongs on a proper road course circuit, so off to Summit Point Motorsports Park we went.

Here, we found the GT4 RS is not so much a blunt force instrument of track destruction.

But, rather a fine tool that yields the best results when wielded by a skilled craftsman that is able to bring out its nuances.

The steering is great; excellent feel, properly weighted.

But, the RS' playful and predictable nature makes it just as easy to steer with the throttle.

It doesn't rocket off corners or carry extreme straightaway speeds like a 911 Turbo, but there's an amazing amount of grip for maintaining momentum through turns; not to mention the ability to get on the accelerator early and hard coming out of them.

Of course, there are always options to get even more extreme; from ceramic brakes that take continued abuse for lap after lap without complaint, to a Weisssach Package that shaves weight with additional carbon-fiber, titanium exhaust, and even magnesium wheels.

The Cayman GT4 was already a great track car, the upgrades made to this RS have made it truly exceptional.

And it feels like it inside, too.

There are those aforementioned full-bucket carbon seats, sport steering wheel with top center marking, and GT-style shifter for the PDK.

With a starting price of $150,550, the GT4 RS is easily the priciest Cayman on the street, though you could look at it as a bargain GT3.

However you choose to look at it, the 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS is one sweet piece of performance engineering.

Now, if outright lap times are your only measure, then it may not be the Porsche for you, but if the ultra-connected joy of driving is your desire, and you want the most amazing Cayman ever, with one of the greatest naturally-aspirated engines of all-time riding shotgun, then this 718 is for you!

Well, that's our show, I hope you enjoyed it.

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And I hope you'll join us next time, when we get pampered in the Genesis Electrified G80 luxury sedan.

Then, enjoy the revival of Acura's Integra.

Until then, I'm John Davis.

We'll see you right here on MotorWeek !

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