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The electric car market seems to be cooling down after years of growth. However, Kia's EV onslaught is proceeding as originally scheduled with more models on the way. The next in line will be the brand's cheapest zero-emission offering: The EV3. It was shown in concept form last November at the Los Angeles Auto Show and now it's almost ready for the limelight.
With shifts away from traditional sedans and internal-combustion for electric power, the Chevrolet Malibu's days have long been numbered. On Wednesday, General Motors announced Malibu production would end in November. The Detroit News reports that the next-generation Bolt will eventually take the Malibu's place at GM's Fairfax Assembly in Kansas.
Yanking the doors off a Ford Bronco isn't too difficult, and it's a great way to have a more involving off-road experience. It's not as great cruising at speed down the highway, and while you could install some tube doors, that's a lot of work for a more secure open-air driving experience. Based on this recently published patent for deployable screen doors, it appears Ford is thinking about ways to improve the experience.
Because all good things eventually come to an end, Bentley will retire its iconic W-12 engine this summer. The Batur Convertible is the last hurrah for the twelve-cylinder behemoth. But what comes after? A downsized and electrified alternative, of course.
The Lucid Air Sapphire drag racing chronicles continue. In the last few weeks, we've seen the 1,234-horsepower electric sedan clock a 1.77-second sprint from zero to 60 mph while running an 8.9-second quarter-mile time. That was a solo pass, and it backed up that performance by easily beating its direct competitor in the marketplace, the Tesla Model S Plaid.
The Huracan has been sold out for nearly 12 months, even though production isn't ending until later this year. The STJ introduced last month represents the supercar's epilogue and the last Volkswagen Group model to rock a naturally aspirated V-10 engine, following the Audi R8's demise. A new baby Lambo supercar will premiere in the second half of 2024 with a hybrid powertrain.
The desire for electric hypercars is already dwindling. Rimac CEO Mate Rimac said this week that buyers at the high end of the market want to differentiate themselves as EVs go mainstream. They want combustion engines and an analog feel, not what the masses buy.
If you were to ask ten people what they hate most about modern cars, nine of them would probably answer in-car subscriptions. Paying extra to unlock access to hardware already installed in a vehicle is preposterous. Despite the backlash, Hyundai is announcing Features-on-Demand (FODs), which is marketing jargon for pay-to-use features.