We publish a lot of car news during the work week and it can be difficult to keep everything up to date – that’s the reason behind this weekend’s list.
In short, here are some of the key articles from our news desk as of this Monday summarized, just in case you missed them at the time.
Cupra’s new concept comes from the dark side
The Cupra Dark Rebels previews what a sports car might look like from the Spanish sports brand and is the “ultimate interpretation” of its vision.
For now, it’s just a virtual concept, but Cupra says a physical version is “coming soon” and you can help shape what that physical concept looks like.
This is the first Cupra concept presented on Metahype, Cupra’s metadata space and immersive experience called Hyper Configurator that allows you to change aspects of your vehicle such as colors and graphics as well as Share videos of your creative process.
THAN: Cupra DarkRebel is an electric sports car concept
Cupra unveils its first electric SUV
The Spanish sports brand of the Volkswagen Group Cupra revealed tavascanThe company’s first all-electric SUV.
It is set to launch in 2024 and will arrive in Australia in 2025 alongside production versions of the Terramar midsize SUV and UrbanRebel electric hatch.
Remaining largely faithful to the 2019 concept, also updated for 2022, the Tavascan has a sporty look thanks to its “shark nose”, beveled roofline and glossy black A-pillar connecting the windshield to the glass. side to simulate a race car driving goggles.
THAN: Cupra Tavascan: electric coupe SUV revealed, coming to Australia
Got a new Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Say “guten tag” to the latest repetition of Mercedes-Benz E-Classwill go on sale in Europe in the third quarter of 2023. It will likely be available in Australia at some point in 2024.
As expected, the sixth generation E-Class copies its shape and many design elements with the latest version. Grade And WORLD RANGE. These include flat door handles and taillights that extend into the trunk lid.
However, the new E-Class has a few differences. Most notably, it has clamshell headlights combined with the grille frame, a styling feature borrowed from the all-electric engine. balance And EQS model. If you wish, the grille can also be illuminated.
THAN: Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2024 launched
What happens when you give more power to the McLaren 720S?
What happens when you add more power, more technology and more modern styling to a McLaren 720S? You get 750S.
However, it could be a short sale of the 750S. It may look like a massaged 720S, but McLaren says 30% of the components in its new supercar are new or altered.
It will arrive in Australia starting at $585,800 before hitting the road for the coupe, or $654,600 for the Spider.
THAN: McLaren 750S increased power, Artura technology
Ford Australia is shrinking two divisions
Ford Australia will make 250 salaried employees in the company’s vehicle design and development divisions redundant in the coming months.
Staff said auto expert some engineering and design staff have been given the option to sign up for a voluntary redundancy plan – although if fewer than 250 sign up, it is possible that fewer than 250 will be laid off.
A Ford spokesperson confirmed Blue Oval will offer a “voluntary separation program for approximately 250 of our 1,400 paid product design and development employees,” as it narrows down a handful of groups. after the latest product launch. forest ranger ute and Everest Moutain four-wheel drive.
THAN: Ford Australia confirms engineering and design redundancy
Mine, mine, mine, how the turntable… turns
The plot is a bit of Our Lives mix with heir through Bollywood, but the company once known as SsangYong is in a box office position to rescue from Edison’s acquisition. Motors, the bus manufacturer, tried to buy it last year.
According to Yonhap News AgencyKG Mobility – as SsangYong is now known – was the preferred bidder to buy Edison Motors and take it off the table, effectively reversing the scenario from several years ago.
When the COVID-19 pandemic occurred in March 2020, the major shareholder of SsangYong, Mahindra, decided the Korean car company need to pay in its own way.
THAN: SsangYong turns the tables, wants to rescue his old pursuer
Who doesn’t love a little sibling rivalry?
The Volkswagen Amarok is the newest car to be awarded five-star safety rating from ANCAP against the 2020-2022 test protocols, with a slightly higher score than its experimental protocol Ford Ranger subcutaneous twins in a specific area.
This result was drawn from the closely related Ford Ranger testing, with additional frontal and side crash tests performed on the Amarok by Euro NCAP, the organization that harmonized the protocols. tested with ANCAP.
Amarok scored 86% for adult passenger protection, 93% for child passenger protection, 74% for vulnerable pedestrian protection and 83% for safety assistance.
THAN: Safety rating of Volkswagen Amarok ANCAP surpasses Ranger
This recall concerns a very, very special Porsche
porsche recalled 11 examples of Carrera GT supercars in Australia, to fix issues with chassis control arm mounts.
According to the recall notice, “chassis control arm supports may not meet specifications and may corrode over the life of the vehicle. If the chassis control armrest is corroded or cracked, this can reduce the vehicle’s handling.”
“Reducing vehicle control can increase the risk of an accident that causes injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users, and bystanders.”
THAN: Porsche Carrera GT recall: Australian owners told not to drive their cars
Skoda details its EV plans
The Skoda Enyaq And Enyaq Coupé will be refreshed and joined by a range of new electric vehicles (EVs), including a wagon and replacing the current Karoq.
The Czech brand has launched a roadmap to expand its electric vehicles. It aims to have six electric vehicles by 2026 that “will cover all vehicle segments relevant to our customers”.
It also said it would invest a total of 5.6 billion euros ($9.26 billion) in electric vehicles by 2027.
THAN: Skoda details his tram attack
Elon Musk may have to testify under oath about Autopilot
In another headache for Teslaits CEO Elon Musk has been ordered by a California judge to testify under oath regarding a statement he made concerning autopilot.
Reuters Tesla reportedly objected to the request in court filings, claiming that Musk could not recall the details of the statements he allegedly made.
In addition, the company cited an unusual reason for its CEO not to request a hearing.
THAN: Musk ordered testify in Autopilot lawsuit despite deepfake claims
Volvo C40 and XC40 Recharge Updates priced for Australia
by Volvo update C40 And XC40 Pure Charger The SUVs have been priced for Australia and will arrive earlier than expected.
The brand has confirmed that they will launch here in Q3 2023 – not Q4 as previously announced – and are available to order now.
Single-engine versions of the XC40 And C40 The Pure Electric Recharge costs $76,990 and $78,990 before circulation costs, respectively, for a $3000 price increase.
The twin-engine Twin version of the XC40 is priced at $85,990 before on-road, while the C40 Recharge Pure Electric Twin costs $87,990 before on-road. Both are up $4500.
THAN: Volvo C40 and XC40 Recharge: Updated electric SUV prices
Launching new GLC line with a first model
Mercedes-Benz Australia detailed local pricing and standard features for its all-important new generation GLC SUV before the June sale date.
As detailed previously, the new Mercedes-Benz GLC will only be available in one variant at its local launch. The GLC 300 4Matic starts at $104,900 before sales, $12,600 more than the current model.
The German automaker’s local division says the coupe and AMG GLC models will arrive later. Although the latter is yet to be officially revealed, several spy prototypes have been caught in the past 12 months.
