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Back in 2019, Engler Automotive shocked the world with its unique vision of automotive performance: a quad bike powered by the 5.2-liter V10 from an Audi R8. Now, they’re upping the ante with an even more dubious impressive concept: a quad bike powered by a V12 engine.
Here it is, folks. Our first look at the third-generation Terrain has been provided by GMC, giving us a taste of what the new headlights will look like.The teaser shows the more rugged AT4 model, hence the dark trim surrounding the grille.
The future of Dodge is coming fast with the 2024 Charger Daytona, and now order guides offered to dealers have revealed how early examples of the vehicle will be specced out. The new EV’s First Edition models will be offered in five distinct configurations, and they will start being allocated to dealers this month.As we already know, the 2024 Charger Daytona is initially being offered in two trim levels, the R/T and the Scat Pack.
The current generation Nissan Patrol has been on the market since 2010 and while it has received two facelifts in that time, shoppers in Australia haven’t received all of the same upgrades as those in other markets. Nissan Australia is looking to rectify this with the 2024 model year Patrol.You see, while the Patrol sold Down Under is very similar to the Armada sold in the U.S., it has the same basic interior it has had for the past 14 years. By comparison, America’s Armada has a much more well-equipped cabin.
The first Buick to ever get GM’s hands-free driver assistance system, Super Cruise, is finally here: the 2025 Enclave. The driver-assistance tech is available across the lineup, showcasing the automaker’s intentions with the SUV: to provide an up-to-date, attractive, and tech-forward vehicle for its customers.With handsome looks inspired by the Wildcat EV concept car, the 2025 Enclave joins the rest of the refreshed Buick lineup with checkmark-shaped headlights, cross-body taillights, and a wide grille.Read: 2024 Buick Envision Evolves With Sharper Looks, 30-Inch Display And Standard AWD“With the launch of our Buick Enclave flagship SUV, our ICE portfolio is now complete with a full lineup of completely refreshed or all-new vehicles,” said Duncan Aldred, global VP of Buick.
Another day, another recall for Chrysler’s minivans. Yesterday, we published a story about an issue with the windshields in 223 Pacificas and Voyagers that might pop out in a crash.
The boss of Stellantis says that the weights of the battery packs used by electric vehicles need to be significantly reduced to make them more environmentally friendly and solve lithium scarcity problems.While recently speaking at the Stellantis’ Freedom of Mobility Forum, the automotive group’s chief executive Carlos Tavares noted that current EVs with a range of approximately 250 miles (400 km) require roughly an extra 500 kg (1,000 lbs) of additional raw materials over conventional internal combustion-powered vehicles. However, Tavares expressed hope that breakthroughs will slash the weight of EV battery packs.Read: Stellantis Lays Off 400 U.S. White-Collar Workers Amidst “Competitive Pressures”“From an environmental standpoint … I don’t think it makes sense [to have such heavy battery packs],” Tavares said, reports Reuters.
Ford is said to be in early stages of dumping parking assistance features on future models because drivers aren’t using the feature enough. Active Park Assist has been around for over a decade at this point. However, the computer-guided parallel parking feature is supposedly not going to be appearing in future models as a way to help the automaker cut production costs.