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Cars

Everything To Know About The SN95 Mustang

The SN95 noticed an enormous design revamp in 1999, when it adopted Ford’s New Edge design language. Freelance journalist William Diem, who coated Ford’s new design transfer for The New York Times in 1998, described this new look as “a combination of straight lines, curves, and planes.” On the Mustang, this translated to extra outlined strains, angles, and crisper edges, making the automobile aggressive and meaner however engaging and trendy.

While the inside did not change a lot, the New Edge Mustang’s exterior noticed peculiar modifications, like its new hood, which you could possibly see with or with out hood scoops. The headlights have been additionally refreshed right into a single-piece meeting. Along the perimeters, sharp strains and a fake aspect scoop echoed the aggressive entrance styling, a nod to the design of the older fourth-gen fashions. The rear additionally underwent a big makeover, transitioning from a rounded to a boxier bumper and updating the taillights to the long-lasting tri-bar vertical rectangular format.

Ford reserved the foglights on the grill solely for fashions aside from the V6, and that did not change for the New Edge. However, in celebration of the Mustang’s Thirty fifth anniversary, each the V6 and GT Mustangs have been adorned with a commemorative Thirty fifth-anniversary badge on the fender, marking a big milestone in Mustang historical past.

Motorsport

2024 Mazda2 And CX-3 Receive New, Larger Infotainment System in Japan

Mazda has finally decided to update the infotainment systems in its 2 and CX-3 models. Both the supermini and subcompact crossover will now come with a new 8.8-inch system that offers connected services. However, rather than being seamlessly integrated into the dashboard, the system is still presented as a tablet on top. This change applies to the 2024 models available in Japan, but there is hope that the update will be rolled out globally.

Compared to other Mazda models, the 2 and CX-3 were among the last to transition from the previous-generation infotainment setup. The old system can still be found in the 6 midsize sedan/wagon and the MX-5. There are rumors suggesting that the upcoming facelift (ND3) of the MX-5 sports car, which is rear-wheel-drive, will also feature an updated multimedia system, possibly the 8.8-inch display. However, these claims have not been confirmed yet.


Electric Vehicles, News

The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Receives a Significant Boost in Range

Volkswagen has announced that the 2024 ID.4 model will have an improved range thanks to a complete overhaul of its power train and electric motors. The previous version, introduced in 2021, offered 201 horsepower for the single-motor variant and 295 horsepower for the all-wheel drive version with two motors. The updated 2024 model now delivers 282 horsepower for the rear-wheel drive version and approximately 330 horsepower for the all-wheel drive variants.

An additional advantage of the 2024 ID.4 is that it is manufactured in Volkswagen’s Chattanooga, Tennessee plant. As a result, it is expected to qualify for a $7,500 tax rebate, subject to eligibility criteria related to battery sourcing and vehicle assembly origin. The exact pricing details for the updated ID.4 have not yet been disclosed by VW. However, even a slight increase in the range, coupled with the substantial horsepower gains, is likely to be well received by consumers.