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Alpine A110 set for sub-tonne, £200k last version

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Alpine can also be focusing on a kerb weight under 1000kg, giving the brand new A110 the same power-to-weight ratio because the Cayman GT4 RS, rated at 348bhp per tonne.

Autocar understands Alpine’s ambition is to beat the GT4 RS’s Nürburgring lap time of 7min 4.51sec. In October, spy photographers clocked the A110 at 7min 18.77sec with Ocon behind the wheel, suggesting there’s nonetheless extra for Dieppe to unlock.

The new variant is predicted to be the ultimate outing of the present A110 earlier than it is retired to make means for the next-generation electrical mannequin, and it may put on the Ultime identify to mirror this place.

A110 gross sales are set to be severely restricted over the subsequent couple of years, as a result of European Union’s new GSR2 security requirements. The present automotive would not adjust to the requirements, which can come into impact this July, however has been granted a two-year keep of execution on the situation that Alpine sells fewer than 1500 automobiles per 12 months within the EU till the mannequin is withdrawn from sale.

Roberto Bonetto, Alpine’s vice-president of engineering, instructed Autocar: “We believe we can use that to keep the A110 on sale in its most important European markets until July 2026 and hope to develop our market presence outside of the EU in order to export the balance of our cars and maintain a viable production volume for the factory.”

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Audi’s New Entry-Level EV Will Be ‘Wonderful and Unique’

Audi is planning to launch a brand new, entry-level electrical automobile in 2027. It’ll slot under the Q4 E-Tron within the lineup, however firm CEO Gernot Döllner was reluctant to dish out extra particulars in regards to the upcoming mannequin.

He advised Autocar that the brand new EV can be a “wonderful, unique independent vehicle concept.” It would possibly experience on the MEB structure, however Döllner admitted the corporate hadn’t determined which platform would underpin the automotive. We’ll possible study in regards to the EV’s battery dimension and chemistry, vary, and energy output at its debut.

2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron Exterior

Audi will speed up the automotive’s improvement to satisfy its 2027 launch date. It and different automakers are more and more cautious of low-cost Chinese EVs and are responding accordingly. In June final 12 months, VW Group CEO Oliver Blume admitted Audi lagged behind its rivals as a result of software program points, saying it will pace up the luxurious model’s EV improvement.

The firm will produce its entry-level EV in Ingolstadt, Germany, which may put on the A2/Q2 title. Audi has reserved even numbers for its EVs and odd ones for its combustion-powered automobiles. While Audi may produce a small sedan, the likelier product is a compact crossover with the Q nomenclature as customers nonetheless flock to the high-riding fashions.

The Audi Q6 E-Tron debuted earlier this week, becoming a member of the portfolio’s E-Tron GT, This fall E-Tron, and Q8 E-Tron fashions. An entry-level EV would assist flesh out the lineup, however it’s three years away from occurring sale, and competitors will solely proceed to extend. Audi won’t even provide it within the US, and it may nonetheless be costly. The 2024 This fall E-Tron begins at $56,395 (the worth consists of the $1,195 vacation spot cost). 

Motorsport

Tesla Cybertruck Towing Specs Leaked: Here’s How It Compares To Gas Pickups

The Tesla Cybertruck’s highly anticipated debut is on November 30, but a leaked poster (below) on the Cybertruck Owners Club forum, reportedly from a sign at the San Diego Tesla store, provides an early look at the pickup’s towing and payload figures. The vehicle can carry 2,500 pounds in the cargo bed and tow 11,000 pounds. Let’s compare these numbers with the traditional, combustion-powered trucks from Chevrolet, Ford, and Ram.

Before delving into the comparison, it’s worth mentioning that a VIN decoder indicates two variants of the Cybertruck are on the way, likely indicating two- and three-motor powertrains. The lighter version has a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,001 to 9,000 pounds, and the heavier one’s GVWR is 9,001 to 10,000 pounds. Unfortunately, the promotional image doesn’t specify which variant of the truck these payload and towing specs belong to.

Tesla Cybertruck Leaked Image

Payload

A pickup’s payload refers to the maximum weight the vehicle can carry, including cargo in the bed and passengers. The Tesla Cybertruck’s 2,500-pound capacity puts it ahead of the Silverado, Ford F-150, and Ram 1500. However, these trucks are also lighter than Tesla’s electric offering. Therefore, figures for heavy-duty trucks from Detroit are also included in the table below. These models can carry several thousand pounds more than the Cybertruck.

Model Payload Difference Versus Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck 2,500 lbs N/A
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2,260 lbs -240 lbs
Chevrolet Silverado HD 7,234 lbs 4,734 lbs
Ford F-150 2,455 lbs -45 lbs
Ford Super Duty 8,000 lbs 5,500 lbs
Ram 1500 2,300 lbs -200 lbs
Ram HD 7,680 lbs 5,180 lbs

Towing Capacity


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Get Up to Rs 59,000 Off on Maruti Arena Models for Diwali 2023


All offers mentioned below are valid only till November 12, after which they are likely to be revised

Maruti Arena Diwali discounts

  • The Maruti Celerio is being offered with the maximum discounts of up to Rs 59,000.

  • Maruti is providing the S-Presso with savings of up to Rs 54,000.

  • The exchange bonus on the Wagon R and Swift reduces by Rs 5,000 if your current car is older than 7 years.

  • The Alto 800 and Dzire only get an exchange bonus of Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000, respectively.

Diwali is right around the corner and being the big auspicious occasion that it is, many people are sure to buy new products including cars, while saving some extra money as part of heavy discounts. Maruti has rolled out its Diwali-exclusive offers on some Arena cars which are valid only till November 12, 2023. So let’s check them out:

Alto 800

Maruti Alto 800

Offer

Amount

Exchange Bonus

Rs 15,000

Total Benefits

Up to Rs 15,000

  • Only the remaining stocks of the now-discontinued Maruti Alto 800 are being offered with the above-mentioned exchange bonus.

  • All petrol (except base-spec Std) and CNG variants of the entry-level hatchback get these benefits.

  • Maruti retailed it between Rs 3.54 lakh and Rs 5.13 lakh before pulling the plug on the Alto 800.

Alto K10

Maruti Alto K10

Offer

Amount

Cash Discount

Up to Rs 30,000

Exchange Bonus

Rs 15,000

Corporate Discount

Rs 4,000

Total Benefits

Up to Rs 49,000

  • The carmaker is offering these discounts on both manual and automatic variants of the Maruti Alto K10.

  • Its CNG variants get a cash discount of Rs 20,000 only, while there’s no corporate discount available.

  • The Alto K10 is priced from Rs 3.99 lakh to Rs 5.96 lakh.

S-Presso

Maruti S-Presso

Offer

Amount

Cash Discount

Rs 30,000

Exchange Bonus

Rs 20,000

Corporate Discount

Rs 4,000

Total Benefits

Up to Rs 54,000

  • All variants (except the CNG) of the Maruti S-Presso come with these aforementioned savings.

  • The CNG variants get the same cash discount and exchange bonus but they don’t get the corporate discount.

  • Maruti retails the hatchback between Rs 4.26 lakh and Rs 6.12 lakh.

Eeco

Maruti Eeco

Offer

Amount

Cash Discount

Up to Rs 15,000

Exchange Bonus

Rs 10,000

Corporate Discount

Up to Rs 4,000

Total Benefits

Up to Rs 29,000

  • These savings are being offered on all trims of the Maruti Eeco, except for the CNG variants.

  • The CNG variant is being provided with the same exchange bonus but the cash discount reduces by Rs 5,000, and there’s no corporate discount.

  • Maruti’s basic people-mover is priced from Rs 5.27 lakh to Rs 6.53 lakh.

Celerio

Maruti Celerio

Offer

Amount

Cash Discount

Up to Rs 35,000

Exchange Bonus

Rs 20,000

Corporate Discount

Rs 4,000

Total Benefits

Up to Rs 59,000

  • The above-mentioned benefits are applicable only to the mid-spec VXi, ZXi and the top-spec ZXi+ trims (with the manual transmission) of the Maruti Celerio.

  • Its lower-spec LXi trim and all AMT variants are carrying a cash discount of Rs 30,000, while other offers remain the same.

  • Maruti is providing the Celerio CNG with a cash discount of Rs 30,000, but there’s no corporate discount on offer.

  • The compact hatchback’s prices range between Rs 5.37 lakh and Rs 7.14 lakh.

Wagon R

Maruti Wagon R

Offer

Amount

Cash Discount

Rs 25,000

Exchange Bonus

Up to Rs 20,000

Corporate Discount

Up to Rs 4,000

Total Benefits

Up to Rs 49,000

  • The Maruti Wagon R is available with these offers across its variant lineup save for the CNG trims.

  • Maruti is offering the compact hatchback’s CNG variants with the same benefits but without the corporate discount.

  • The exchange bonus is only applicable if the car traded in is less than 7 years old. If older, that benefit reduces to Rs 15,000.

  • Maruti has priced the Wagon R between Rs 5.54 lakh and Rs 7.42 lakh.

Swift

Maruti Swift

Offer

Amount

Cash Discount

Rs 25,000

Exchange Bonus

Up to Rs 20,000

Corporate Discount

Up to Rs 4,000

Total Benefits

Up to Rs 49,000

  • All variants (apart from CNG) of the Maruti Swift get the aforementioned discounts.

  • The hatchback’s CNG variants come with the cash discount only.

  • Also, a reduced exchange bonus of Rs 15,000 is being offered if you’re trading a model older than 7 years for the new Swift, else you’re eligible for the Rs 20,000 exchange bonus.

  • For the Swift special edition, customers will have to shell out Rs 8,400 extra. It still gets the exchange bonus of up to Rs 20,000 and the corporate discount of Rs 4,000.

  • Maruti’s midsize hatchback is priced from Rs 5.99 lakh to Rs 9.03 lakh.

Dzire

Maruti Dzire

Offer

Amount

Exchange Bonus

Rs 10,000

Total Benefits

Up to Rs 10,000

  • The Maruti Dzire is carrying savings of up to Rs 10,000 across its lineup.

  • Maruti is not providing any benefits on the sub-4m sedan’s CNG variants.

  • It sells the Dzire between Rs 6.51 lakh and Rs 9.39 lakh.

Note: Discounts may vary depending on the state and city. Also, do note that no Maruti Arena car is available without any waiting this November. So we request you to contact your nearest Maruti Arena dealership for more details.

All prices, ex-showroom Delhi

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Featured

Tata Punch EV Spotted Testing Again, But With A Clever Disguise Detail


While you can see a tailpipe below the bumper, this camouflaged Punch has its exhaust baked into the bumper

Tata Punch EV Spied

  • Punch EV to get mild design updates over the regular model, likely similar styling to Nexon EV.

  • Tata claims it will get a driving range of over 500km, official powertrain details pending.

  • Features could include a bigger touchscreen infotainment system, a digital driver’s display, up to 6 airbags and a rear parking camera.

  • Can be launched this year at an expected starting price of Rs 12 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Tata Punch EV has been under development for quite some time and while we wait for its arrival, the camouflaged test mule continues to be spied on the roads. In the latest spy shots, the side and rear profile of the Punch EV were spotted clearly, giving us hints of its design and misguiding us at the same time. Have a look at the spy shots yourself.

Is It The Punch EV?

Tata Punch EV Rear

Yes, while there is a tailpipe below the bumper, it most likely has been stuck on to make us think it’s the ICE (internal combustion engine) Tata Punch. There are two reasons for us to believe that this is the electric version. First, the Punch EV has been spotted previously with rear wheel disc brakes, which can also be seen in these spy shots, and secondly, the current ICE Punch has its tailpipe design integrated into the rear bumper, not sticking out below it.

Tata Punch EV Side

The Punch EV will also get other design changes including fresh new alloy wheels, which look inspired from the ones we saw on the facelifted Tata Nexon EV. Based on the spy shots so far, the Punch EV could get a redesigned grille and updated air dams. The overall design of the micro SUV will be similar to its petrol counterpart, but Tata could add EV-specific blue elements all around, similar to the ones seen on the Tigor EV and Tiago EV.

Cabin & Features

Tata Punch EV

The cabin can also get a new theme to highlight its electric nature but the details of that are slim. However, from a previous spy shot, we know that its dashboard will house a bigger touchscreen infotainment system and Tata’s new two-spoke steering wheel with a backlit Tata logo.

Also Read: Tata Avinya EV Will Be Based On Jaguar Land Rover’s EMA Platform

The rest of the features could be a semi-digital driver’s display, automatic climate control, up to 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and a rearview camera.

Battery Pack & Range

We previously believed that the Punch EV would get similar battery packs as the Tiago EV and Tiago EV, with a claimed range of between 300km to 350km. However, recently officials from Tata confirmed that the Punch EV will be sporting a claimed range of over 500km, which means that this small EV will house a bigger battery pack with more efficient motors for that extra distance.

Launch & Price

Can The Tata Punch EV Offer More Range Than The Tata Nexon EV?

The Tata Punch EV is expected to debut by the end of this year and arrive at an expected starting price of Rs 12 lakh (ex-showroom). It will be a direct rival to the Citroen eC3 while serving as a premium alternative to the Tata Tiago EV and MG Comet EV.

Read More on : Tata Punch AMT

BMW

BMW Group Announces New Top Management Appointments

Munich. The BMW Group is making several changes to its top management positions under the Management Board. These changes include the appointment of Jochen Goller as the head of the Customer, Brands, Sales division, and the appointment of Christopher Brownridge as the CEO of Rolls-Royce.

Frank Weber, currently in charge of the Development division, will see changes in his role. Meanwhile, Torsten Müller-Ötvös, who has been responsible for Rolls-Royce since 2010, will retire at the end of November 2023, making way for Christopher Brownridge to lead the prestigious brand.

Markus Flasch will take over as the head of BMW Motorrad, succeeding Markus Schramm, who has held the position since 2018. Flasch, currently in charge of the product line for mid-size and luxury class BMW vehicles and the Rolls-Royce marque, has been with the BMW Group since 2015.

Replacing Markus Flasch as the Head of Product Line Midsize and Luxury Class BMW, Rolls-Royce will be Nicolai Martin. Martin, who joined the BMW Group in 2004, is currently responsible for Driving Experience, overseeing the development of chassis, driving dynamics, and automated driving functions.

Mihiar Ayoubi, who has been with the BMW Group since 1997 and is currently leading the development of all Rolls-Royce vehicles, will assume the role of the new head of Driving Experience starting in January 2024.

Bernd Körber, the head of Product Management for the BMW brand, will also take on the additional responsibility of BMW Brand Management from November 2023.

Jens Thiemer, who is currently in charge of BMW Brand Management, will leave the BMW Group at the end of October 2023 to pursue new opportunities.

For further inquiries:

BMW Group Corporate Communications

Spokesperson: Sebastian Kessler

Telephone: +49 89 382-21616

Email: sebastian.ke.kessler@bmwgroup.de

Head of Communications Corporate, Finance, Sales: Eckhard Wannieck

Telephone: +49 89 382-24544

Email: eckhard.wannieck@bmwgroup.com

Media website: www.press.bmwgroup.com

Email: presse@bmwgroup.com

Motorsport

Audi RS6 E-Tron Spied With Wide Fenders, Pizza-Sized Brake Rotors

Audi has been caught testing a prototype of its all-electric RS6 E-Tron, and the spy photos reveal some interesting details. The front of the car features wide fender flares that wouldn’t look out of place on a Ford Bronco Raptor. The tires are tall, wide, and low-profile, though their exact size is difficult to make out in the pictures. Behind the tires, there are shiny cross-drilled brake rotors that look barely small enough to fit behind the wheel. These are clearly not components you would find on a standard Audi sedan.

Moving to the back of the car, there are more unique body lines, with the quarter panels jutting out. There is also a mysterious piece of plastic across the back, which may be hiding a spoiler. Zooming in, it becomes clear that there is a broken spoiler on the right side. Additionally, there is an aggressive diffuser tucked in the back, and no exhaust pipes are visible.

All of these features lead to the conclusion that this is an Audi RS6 E-Tron prototype. It is worth noting that these spy photos are likely of a test mule rather than a finalized prototype, as the fender flares appear to be temporary and unfinished. Audi has already stated that the RS6 E-Tron will be more than just an A6 E-Tron with more power. The widebody design seen in these photos is an indication of the car’s aggressive stance and overall performance.

Motorsport

VW Electric SUV Spied Testing Ahead Of Chinese Launch Under New Sub-Brand

The prototype shown in the images below may look familiar to you, resembling the Cupra Tavascan. However, this is not the whole story. It is actually an electric SUV based on Cupra’s second EV and will be the first model of a new brand that Volkswagen Group is preparing to launch.

According to an Automotive News report from a few months ago, Volkswagen has plans to create a new sub-brand specifically for the Chinese market. This brand will focus on selling electric vehicles and will have a more lifestyle-oriented positioning, differentiating itself from the more traditional VW brand. However, instead of investing in the establishment of an entirely new brand, Volkswagen has reportedly decided to sell rebranded Cupra vehicles.