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BYD confirms Shark identify for first plug-in hybrid pick-up

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BYD has confirmed that its first pick-up truck will probably be known as the Shark, forward of its unveiling on the Beijing motor show.

The Chinese large introduced the truck will introduce a brand new plug-in hybrid powertrain known as DMO (dual-mode off-road) that is stated to optimise off-road efficiency.

It has but to verify technical specs for the powertrain, nevertheless it’s anticipated to supply four-wheel drive and efficiency aggressive with pure-ICE rivals such because the Toyota Hilux. 

For reference, BYD’s present DM-i PHEV powertrain (used within the Seal U SUV) encompasses a 106bhp 1.5-litre petrol engine, a 194bhp electrical motor and an 18.3kWh battery pack. 

BYD has but to verify whether or not the Shark can even be supplied with a battery-electric powertrain.

Camouflaged pictures of the Shark affirm that it will likely be out there within the standard double-cab bodystyle and sport powerful, slab-sided styling.

It has a full-length LED gentle bar up entrance, with a wraparound lighting signature harking back to that on the Ford Ranger.

BYD Shark camouflaged front quarter

Inside, it’s anticipated to function the identical 15.6in infotainment touchscreen as within the BYD Atto 3, Dolphin and Seal electrical vehicles, which is able to rotating to show in both portrait or panorama orientations.

The Shark will probably be unveiled in full on the Beijing present later this week and is anticipated to reach in UK showrooms early subsequent 12 months.

Should that show the case, BYD may have stolen a march on the electrified pick-up market within the UK. There are presently no PHEV pick-ups on sale right here, though a Ranger PHEV is slated to reach at across the similar time because the Shark.

The solely electrical pick-up presently out there within the UK, the Maxus T90EV, is restricted by its rear-driven powertrain and 220-mile vary.

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Car News That Mattered This Week (April 8-12): New Edition Launches, Teaser, And Spy Shots

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Apart from new launches, a brand new electrical MPV from Kia was additionally confirmed for India

In the second week of April, MG and Jeep launched particular editions of their SUVs, whereas Mahindra dropped a brand new teaser for its up to date subcompact SUV. During the identical week, Volkswagen introduced important value cuts, whereas there have been some fascinating spy photographs as nicely. Let’s take a look in any respect the vital highlights of the week.

MG Hector & Hector Plus Gets All-black Treatment

MG Hector & Hector Plus Blackstorm Launched

MG Hector and Hector Plus SUVs joined the all-black Blackstorm lineup alongside the MG Astor and MG Gloster. The Hector Blackstorm not solely options an all-black exterior shade, but in addition boasts crimson inserts inside and outside. We have additionally compared the Hector Blackstorm with the Tata Harrier Dark in pictures.

Jeep Compass Night Eagle Edition Launched

2024 Jeep Compass Night Eagle edition launched

Jeep relaunched the limited-run Night Eagle edition of the Compass SUV once more, which options gloss black completed design parts and an all-black inside. The Compass first acquired this particular version in 2020, after which in 2022 with its facelifted model.

Mahindra XUV 3XO Teased Again

Mahindra XUV 3XO cabin and premium features teased

Mahindra dropped a new teaser for its facelifted subcompact SUV, the XUV 3XO, giving us a glimpse of its dashboard, profile, and in addition some new options. The XUV 3XO is ready to make its debut on April 29, 2024.

Volkswagen Taigun Received Price Cut

Volkswagen Taigun

If you might be planning to purchase a Volkswagen Taigun this month, it’s one of the best time because the automaker has implemented price cuts of over Rs 1 lakh throughout a number of variants, with the top-spec GT Plus variants receiving even greater reductions.

Kia Carens EV Confirmed For India

Kia Carens EV confirmed for India

Announcing its future roadmap on the 2024 Kia Investor Day meet, performed in its residence nation, the automaker confirmed the Carens EV for the Indian market. It may very well be probably the most inexpensive electrical MPV in India at launch which is predicted to be launched in 2025.

Hyundai Creta Facelift Crossed 1 Lakh Bookings

Hyundai Creta achieves over 1 lakh bookings

The Hyundai Creta obtained a significant facelift in 2024, and simply after three months of its launch, it garnered over 1 lakh bookings in the country. The Creta facelift obtained the primary 50,000 bookings inside a month of its launch.

Spy Shots Of The Week

Tata Curvv Rear Spy Shot

The spy shot tales this week embody Tata Curvv once more, which was spotted with a new safety feature, in the meantime the inside of the 2024 Maruti Swift was also spied last week. We additionally acquired a glimpse of the Hyundai Creta EV’s cabin.

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Toyota’s 2025 4Runner Is Finally Here: Official Details And Specs Revealed

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The two greatest questions stay: worth, and reliability. The former might be confirmed nearer to the 2025 4Runner’s arrival in U.S. dealerships in fall of this 12 months. Given the brand new high-end trim choices, and superior options made out there, it is doubtless that you’ll spend a complete lot extra on a brand new 4Runner than you used to have the ability to.

Reliability, in the meantime, might take a while to shake out. Toyota is providing a 36 month/36,000 mile fundamental new car guarantee, whereas the powertrain will get 60,000 mile protection. Any hybrid-related elements are lined for 8 years/100,000 miles — other than the hybrid battery which is roofed for 10 years/150,000 miles. ToyotaCare, masking factory-scheduled upkeep for the primary two years or 25,000 miles, can be included.

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A cynic may say that Toyota could not please everybody with the brand new 4Runner. Long-time followers might nicely discover the brand new SUV too tech-forward, however the automaker undoubtedly wanted to embrace that if it needed to seize a slice of the brand new truck viewers. How nicely it succeeded at that stability, we’ll discover out later this 12 months.

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Tata Motors To Invest Rs 9,000 Crore For A New Plant In Tamil Nadu

It is but to be confirmed whether or not it will likely be used for the manufacturing of passenger automobiles of economic automobiles

Tata signs MoU With Tamil Nadu Government For A New Manufacturing Facility

Tata Motors is considered one of India’s largest automobile producers and one of many high carmakers by way of passenger car gross sales. The firm already has 7 manufacturing services in India, 3 of that are used for the manufacturing of passenger automobiles. Now, the carmaker has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu authorities for establishing a brand new facility within the southern state.

About The New Plant

The particulars of the placement and measurement of the brand new facility are scarce however Tata has deliberate to take a position Rs 9,000 crore for the brand new manufacturing facility over the interval of the subsequent 5 years. As per Tata, this new facility will straight or not directly create as much as 5,000 new jobs within the state.

Tata Safari Facelift

This MoU was signed within the presence of MK Stalin, CM (chief minister), Tamil Nadu, and was signed between V Vishnu, IAS, MD (managing director) & CEO, Guidance, and PB Balaji, Group CFO, Tata Motors.

Also Read: Tata Curvv: Worth The Wait Or Should You Pick One Of Its Rivals?

Tata has additionally not clarified whether or not this new facility might be used for the manufacturing of passenger automobiles or business automobiles. We count on these particulars to be revealed sooner or later.

Benefits For Tata

Tata Nexon

Tata is presently positioned within the high three automobile manufacturing firms in India and is continually within the battle with Hyundai for the second spot. It is already on observe for an annual manufacturing capability of over 10 lakh models after the enlargement of the Sanand plant. However, the brand new facility, if used for the manufacturing of passenger automobiles, will permit Tata to increase its horizons even additional. Not solely will the added manufacturing assist the Indian carmaker keep decrease wait occasions, the upper manufacturing output may assist Tata get on a path to seize a better market share and keep comfortably forward of Hyundai.

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Audi Q6 E-tron to be unveiled on 18 March

The Audi Q6 E-tron might be unveiled on 18 March, the model has confirmed, kicking off its full-scale assault on the electric SUV market.

This is the primary automobile to trip on the brand new PPE electric car platform, which has been developed in collaboration with Porsche, opens up new packaging alternatives and introduces an digital structure that permits a near-total rethink of Audi’s digital interfaces.

At final 12 months’s Munich motor show, Audi highlighted the main focus its designers have positioned on the real-world wants of its driver and passengers in its newly designed inside. Then-head of design Marc Lichte stated: “By understanding the interior as the centre of our customers’ lives and experiences, we are rejecting the status quo and systematically designing the vehicle from the inside out.”

Boot house of the brand new A6 E-tron is rated at 526 litres, or 1529 litres with the rear seats folded down, and there’s a 64-litre ‘frunk’ for charging cables and small baggage.

Audi stated the dearth of a transmission tunnel frees up further leg room and permits for a extra snug center seat within the rear.

As normal, the Q6 E-tron will get a curved, panoramic infotainment show measuring 14.5in, which is paired with an 11.9in digital instrument show. The entrance passenger additionally receives their very own display, with a ten.9in unit that’s built-in into the dashboard and is able to music choice and sat-nav route planning.

An abundance of soft-touch, sustainable supplies function on the dashboard and across the centre console. 

Both the motive force and passenger get a cupholder and two USB charging ports, plus a wi-fi charging pad.

An LED strip operating across the cabin has a brightness of 1200cd and serves three capabilities: it welcomes occupants on entry, flashes when the symptoms are on and reveals the state of cost when the automobile is plugged in.

Audi Q6 E-tron interior

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Skoda India Sub-4m SUV Confirmed To Arrive In 2025

Skoda’s first EV for India, the Enyaq iV, has additionally been confirmed to go on sale in 2024 itself

Skoda India's future plans announced

  • New sub-4m SUV confirmed for launch by March 2025; first design sketch teaser out.

  • Names shortlisted for it embody Skoda Kariq, Skoda Kwiq, and Skoda Kyroq.

  • Kushaq Explorer idea additionally showcased; will not be launched as an official product.

After introducing the Skoda Kushaq and Slavia as a part of the ‘India 2.0’ venture, the Czech carmaker has now revealed the subsequent stage of the roadmap for our market. It sees Skoda coming into the hotly contested sub-4m SUV section in India, at the moment dominated by the likes of the Tata Nexon and Maruti Brezza. Let’s see what Skoda has in retailer for India over the subsequent couple of years:

A New Sub-4m SUV

Skoda's new sub-4m SUV design sketch teaser

Certainly probably the most thrilling information to come back out from Skoda’s newest announcement was the affirmation of a brand new sub-4m SUV, which as per Skoda, will likely be “accessibly priced.” It will see Skoda enter a hotly contested segment by March 2025. The yet-to-be-named SUV will probably be underpinned by the MQB-A0-IN platform, identical because the Kushaq compact SUV however tailored to measurement. It ought to be a feature-loaded providing, with premium design particulars and a punchy turbo-petrol engine.

The title for this new SUV is but to be determined and the general public will even get an opportunity to suggest a brand new title by means of a ballot. Some of the names shortlisted by the carmaker embody: Skoda Kariq, Skoda Kwiq, Skoda Kylaq, Skoda Kymaq, and Skoda Kyroq. However, we did get our first glimpse on the upcoming Skoda sub-4m SUV due to a design teaser sketch, hinting at a muscular styling with a cut up headlamp setup.

Skoda’s First EV For India Coming In 2024

Skoda Enyaq iV

Skoda has additionally confirmed that its first EV for India would be the Enyaq iV, which can go on sale someday this 12 months. As will probably be a totally built-up unit (CBU) providing, the Skoda EV is anticipated to have a price ticket of round Rs 60 lakh (ex-showroom). While Skoda has already been testing the EV in India since 2022, its actual specs for our market are but to be disclosed.

Also Read: Facelifted Skoda Octavia Makes Global Debut, Makes 265 PS In Even More Potent RS Guise

Kushaq Explorer Edition Unveiled

Skoda Kushaq Explorer concept

Alongside these massive bulletins, Skoda India additionally showcased the Kushaq Explorer idea. It options distinctive off-road design modifications like sturdy all-terrain tyres fitted on 5-spoke black rims, and a roof rack. It sports activities a matte inexperienced end with orange highlights on the outside. The majority of chrome components have been changed with black accents. The mannequin showcased was primarily based on a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol variant of the compact SUV. It is unlikely to be launched as an official product, however maybe we are able to anticipate a particular version variant with much less drastic visible modifications, like we noticed with the Volkswagen Taigun Trail version.

What Else Was Shared?

Skoda revealed that its cumulative gross sales in India crossed the 1-lakh mark for the final two consecutive years. Ahead of the brand new sub-4m SUV’s launch in 2025, the carmaker has already elevated its manufacturing capability by round 30 p.c. Also, India is amongst its prime 5 world markets, and now round 50 p.c of Skoda vehicles manufactured outdoors the Czech Republic are made-in-India fashions.

What are you anticipating to see within the new Skoda sub-4m SUV? Let us know within the feedback.

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Audi Extends R8 Supercar Production To Meet Demand [UPDATE]

[UPDATE] In an e-mail to Motor1, Audi TT and R8 spokesperson Liza Kellner confirmed the R8 continues to be in manufacturing:

“It is true, the final Audi R8 will depart the manufacturing line on the finish of the primary quarter of 2024. This marks the tip of the manufacturing of an iconic sports activities automobile on the Audi Böllinger Höfe website in Neckarsulm. The all-electric Audi e-tron GT will proceed to be constructed on the Böllinger Höfe.

As a part of our technique, which has the clear goal of electrifying the whole product portfolio, we now have determined to withdraw the R8 from this system on the finish of the primary quarter of 2024.

The assertion that the R8 will probably be discontinued on the finish of 2023 dates again to 2019. From this perspective, it isn’t stunning that the precise finish date has modified by a number of weeks.”

2023 marked the tip of the road for Audi’s junior sports activities automobile, the TT, and the big-boy R8 was presupposed to bow out shortly thereafter. However, that did not occur. Although the preliminary plan was to finish manufacturing of the V10 supercar earlier than the turning of the calendar, the naturally aspirated machine lives on.

Speaking with German enterprise paper Automobilwoche, Audi confirmed the R8 continues to be in manufacturing on the Böllinger Höfe manufacturing facility the place it additionally assembles the RS E-Tron GT. That’s regardless of the very fact the R8 V10 GT RWD serving because the mannequin’s epilogue was launched again in October 2022. Knowing that the tip is nigh for the flagship Audi Sport mannequin, it appears rich clients are speeding to purchase a brand new one.


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Next-generation Peugeot 5008 to be unveiled in March

The next-generation Peugeot 5008 will likely be unveiled in March, the model has confirmed on its second E-Lion Day.

The new 5008 will likely be based mostly on the identical STLA Medium platform because the smaller Peugeot 3008, providing an identical mixture of hybrid and battery-electric powertrains.

For reference, the 3008 hybrid pairs a 1.2-litre petrol engine with a 21bhp electrical motor, sending a mixed output of 134bhp to the entrance wheels through a six-speed automated gearbox.

The electrical e-3008, in the meantime, is available in two varieties. The entry-level mannequin contains a single, front-mounted motor with outputs of 207bhp and 251lb ft, dispatching the 0-62mph dash in 8.7sec. The dual-motor, four-wheel-drive mannequin boosts energy to 316bhp and cuts the 0-62mph time down to six.4sec.

A 73kWh (usable) battery yields a spread of 326 miles with both powertrain, whereas a bigger 98kWh pack extends the single-motor automotive’s vary to as a lot as 435 miles.

Acceleration and vary are prone to be barely degraded within the 5008, owing to its bigger dimension and family-friendly billing. However, it ought to nonetheless be broadly aggressive with mainstream electric SUVs such because the Kia EV6, Nissan Ariya and Skoda Enyaq.

Inside, it is anticipated to characteristic Peugeot’s newest i-Cockpit design, which was launched within the 3008. On excessive trim ranges, this contains a curved 21.0in touchscreen that doubles as an instrument panel and an infotainment show.

Peugeot e-3008 interior

Visually, the brand new 5008 will retain its typical hatchback silhouette, owing to its larger give attention to practicality, extra clearly differentiating it from the fastback 3008. 

This is regardless of Peugeot chief Linda Jackson’s earlier suggestion that traditional SUVs could become exitinct amid electrification.

Speaking ultimately 12 months’s Financial Times Future of the Car occasion, she mentioned: “Gone are the days when you have a big SUV, because they’re a nightmare for aerodynamics.”

BMW

BMW M Motorsport introduces the works driver line-up for the 2024 season.

Munich. The BMW M Motorsport works driver line-up for the 2024 season has been confirmed. A complete of twenty-two top-rated drivers from twelve nations will probably be racing world wide as BMW M works drivers. Raffaele Marciello (SUI) and Robin Frijns (NED) are the 2 top-quality newcomers. The North American works drivers Bill Auberlen, Robby Foley and Madison Snow (all USA) are additionally fixtures within the line-up for 2024.

 

Having recorded quite a few successes in endurance racing and titles in quite a lot of race sequence, Marciello and Frijns are actually becoming a member of BMW M Motorsport. In addition to battling for total wins with the BMW M Hybrid V8 within the FIA World Endurance Championship, they are going to show to be beneficial additions in GT3 racing. This versatility is a defining function of the entire line-up of BMW M works drivers.

Andreas Roos (Head of BMW M Motorsport): “In sporting terms, we have a top-notch, versatile and highly motivated line-up of BMW M works drivers as we look ahead to an extremely intensive season of motor racing in 2024. The total of 22 drivers may seem at first glance to be a large number, but each and every one will prove their worth in the extensive programme of events that we will be competing in around the globe. I am delighted that we have managed to add yet more quality to an already top-class squad, in the shape of top drivers such as Robin Frijns and Raffaele Marciello. As of this season, our North American works drivers Bill Auberlen, Robby Foley and Madison Snow are also now part of the regular line-up, underlining the importance of our involvement in the USA.”

BMW M works drivers 2024 (in alphabetical order).

Name

Nationality

Date of start

BMW driver since

Bill Auberlen

USA

12/10/1968

1996

Connor De Phillippi

USA

25/12/1992

2018

Philipp Eng

AUT

28/02/1990

2016

Augusto Farfus

BRA

03/09/1983

2007

Robby Foley

USA

20/07/1996

2021

Robin Frijns

NED

07/08/1991

2023

Dan Harper

GBR

08/12/2000

2020

Max Hesse

GER

23/07/2001

2020

Jens Klingmann

GER

16/07/1990

2014

Jesse Krohn

FIN

03/09/1990

2014

Raffaele Marciello

SUI

17/12/1994

2024

Maxime Martin

BEL

20/03/1986

2023

René Rast

GER

26/10/1986

2023

Valentino Rossi

ITA

16/02/1979

2023

Madison Snow

USA

26/12/1995

2022

Bruno Spengler

CAN

23/08/1983

2012

Sheldon van der Linde

RSA

13/05/1999

2019

Dries Vanthoor

BEL

20/04/1998

2023

Neil Verhagen

USA

18/02/2001

2020

Charles Weerts

BEL

01/03/2001

2023

Marco Wittmann

GER

24/11/1989

2012

Nick Yelloly

GBR

03/12/1990

2019
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New electrical Porsche Macan to be revealed subsequent week

Porsche has confirmed that its bold new electric Macan will probably be revealed on the twenty fifth January.

When it launches, the essential new mannequin will develop into Porsche‘s first electrical SUV.

It was initially deliberate for 2023 however was delayed by improvement difficulties at Cariad, the Volkswagen Group’s software program division.

Sharing its PPE platform with the equally sized Audi Q6 E-tron, it can arrive subsequent week deploying a bunch of latest applied sciences, significantly on the within.

Like the new Panamera, the Macan EV follows the Driver Experience management idea first proven within the Taycan. This means bodily driving controls are grouped collectively, somewhat than being behind completely different menus on a touchscreen.

There are three screens in complete. The first is a 12.6in driver’s show behind the steering wheel, which now homes in-built navigation with Apple Maps through Apple CarPlay and Google Maps with Android Auto.

Drivers may even have the ability to management Porsche’s first head-up show with augmented-reality (AR) know-how through the display screen.

The system makes use of environmental information and the place of the automobile together with cameras to run a stay feed to the driving force so it will probably show actual time info. For instance, navigation arrows are displayed within the right flip lane lane.

This additionally helps the capabilities of some driver help methods, resembling activated adaptive cruise management, the place the chosen distance to the car in entrance is just about laid over the highway in a carpet of dots. Warnings from the driving force help methods may also be displayed within the AR space.

The central show is a ten.9in touchscreen full with Porsche’s newest infotainment tech.

Then there’s an optionally available 10.9in show for the passenger, who can modify settings for infotainment or navigation, flick through media or stream video on apps resembling TikTok – though they are going to be viewing movies filmed in portrait on a panorama display screen.