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Motorsport

2024 Ford F-150 Spotted in Lariat Trim Without Camouflage

It seems that Ford has decided to ditch the black tarps and white camouflage wraps for its facelifted 2024 F-150 pickup trucks. Despite our confusion as to why, these trucks have been seen cruising the streets of Detroit, providing an opportunity for our spy photographers to capture some shots.

Based on the appearance of this gray Ford F-150, we can confidently say that it is in Lariat trim. The overall design matches the current Lariat trim levels, with the Lariat badge clearly visible on the fender. The headlights have been revised, now featuring vertical running lights on the corners. The lighting structure within the lenses is also different, connecting to new grille styles. The lower fascia has been redesigned as well, getting rid of angles and incorporating rectangular driving lamps on either side of a new rectangular lower vent.


BMW

BMW Group Plant Regensburg achieves production milestone: 1,000,000th BMW X1 manufactured on site

+++ Landmark vehicle is fully-electric BMW iX1 in Alpine White +++ Plant Director Carsten Regent: “BMW Group in Regensburg builds highly attractive electric vehicles for the premium compact class – BMW iX1 is very popular with customers around the world”

Regensburg. The BMW Group’s Regensburg location celebrated a significant production milestone as the one-millionth BMW X1 rolled off the assembly line. The milestone vehicle is a BMW iX1 electric vehicle (EV) in Alpine White. The BMW X1 is BMW’s smallest Sports Activity Vehicle and the first fully-electric model produced at the Regensburg location in November 2022.

“The BMW iX1 is proof that we can build highly attractive electric vehicles for the premium compact class at our plant in Regensburg. This is a very popular car with customers around the world,” says Plant Director Carsten Regent. “We have the flexibility to produce different types of drivetrain for the BMW X1 on a single production line – models with a combustion engine, plug-in hybrid systems, as well as a pure electric drivetrain, to meet different market requirements worldwide.”

The pure electric BMW iX1 xDrive30* from Regensburg topped this year’s readers’ choice for “Best Cars 2023” by the trade journal auto, motor und sport, securing best-in-class in the compact SUV segment. From the end of this year, the Regensburg plant will also produce the fully-electric BMW iX2 for the high-volume compact class.

The BMW Group will invest over 350 million euros in vehicle production in Regensburg by the end of the year, creating permanent jobs for around 500 new employees. The plant is currently operating at full capacity and plans to add an additional night shift and transition to three-shift operation in November. Up to 1,000 units of the BMW 1 Series, BMW X1, and BMW X2 models are produced daily at Plant Regensburg.

BMW Group Plant Regensburg recently became the first plant worldwide in the automotive industry to use an end-to-end digitalized and automated process for inspecting, processing, and marking painted vehicle surfaces, utilizing AI-controlled robots. The entire plant was digitally measured in 3D as part of a pilot project in 2022, enabling efficient planning of future plant structures and production facilities.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Saskia Graser

BMW Group Corporate and Governmental Affairs
Acting head of Communications Regensburg and Wackersdorf
Cell phone: +49 151 6040 3232
Email: Saskia.Graser@bmw.de
Media website: www.press.bmwgroup.com
Email: presse@bmw.de

BMW Group Plants Regensburg and Wackersdorf
The BMW Group vehicle plant in Regensburg has been in operation since 1986 and is one of more than 30 BMW Group production locations worldwide. The plant manufactures up to 1,000 vehicles daily, including different drivetrain options, and is supported by the nearby electric component production facility. The BMW Group cockpit production and parts supply for overseas plants are based at BMW Innovation Park Wackersdorf, which also houses other companies. The two locations employ approximately 9,000 employees, including over 300 apprentices.

www.bmwgroup-werke.com/regensburg/de.html

BMW iX1 xDrive30:
Power consumption combined (WLTP): 18.1-16.8 kWh/100 km;
CO2 emissions: 0 g/km; NEDC data: –

BMW X1 xDrive30e:
Fuel consumption combined: 1.0-0.7-litre/100 km; power consumption combined: 16.9 kWh-14.7 kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 23-16 g/km (WLTP); NEDC data: –

BMW X1 xDrive23i:
Fuel consumption combined: 7.2-6.5 litre/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 163-146 g/km (WLTP); NEDC data: –

Motorsport

Jeep Unveils New Vibrant Paint Colors for 2024 Models: Bikini and Punk’n

In a departure from the usual neutral color palette, automakers are reintroducing vibrant colors for their vehicles. Jeep is joining the trend by offering two limited-edition paint colors for select 2023 and 2024 models.

One of the colors, called Punk’n, is a striking orange hue that made its debut during the Gladiator’s 2020 introductory model year. This shade perfectly captures the essence of confidence with its pumpkin-like appearance. Punk’n will be available for a limited time alongside other color options like Sarge Green, Sting-Gray, Firecracker Red, Granite Crystal, Silver Zynith, High Velocity, Hydro Blue, Bright White, and Black for the Jeep Gladiator pickup truck.

On the other hand, the 2024 Jeep Wrangler will introduce a color named Bikini. This radiant teal shade will be offered as an additional exterior paint option for $795. Alongside Bikini, the Wrangler will also feature Anvil, a color resembling battleship gray, as well as the aforementioned colors available for the Jeep Gladiator. Both Anvil and Bikini have the ability to change their appearance depending on lighting conditions, appearing either gray or bluish-gray in different scenarios.

Jim Morrison, senior vice president and head of Jeep brand North America, expressed excitement about the relaunch of these unique colors. He stated, “Adding the Bikini and Punk’n exterior paint colors this summer is a great time to relaunch these confident and custom colors. Like other special-run colors for Wrangler and Gladiator, Bikini and Punk’n appeal to a huge enthusiast following because they’re authentic and adventurous, just like the Jeep community.”

In addition to the new colors, the 2024 Jeep Gladiator will receive a refresh for the upcoming model year. This includes exterior updates and an improved interior, aligning it with the Wrangler’s redesigned cabin. Recently, a test drive of the 2024 Wrangler unveiled that the changes mainly focused on refinements and enhancements in technology, safety features, and cabin updates without significantly altering the vehicle’s fundamental capabilities.

Jeep has always been a popular choice for its rugged appearance and off-road capabilities. Since Fiat and later Stellantis acquired Jeep through a merger with Chrysler, the brand has expanded its influence by incorporating Jeep DNA into vehicles like the 2024 Fiat 600.

Motorsport

Fiat Introduces Colorful Options, Drops Gray Cars

In 2022, more than 65 percent of new cars sold in the United States were white, black, or gray. Gray cars, in particular, accounted for just over 18 percent of total sales. However, Fiat is not impressed by these statistics. The Italian automaker has decided to stop producing gray cars and instead focus on offering more vibrant color choices.

Fiat’s current model range in the European market, including the 500, 500 Hybrid, Panda, and Tipo, already comes in a diverse array of shades. Some of the available colors are Gelato white, Sicilia orange, Paprika orange, Passione red, Blu Dipinto di Blu, Italia blue, Venezia blue, Rugiada green, Foresta green, Rose gold, and Cinema black. And now, Fiat is planning to add a new color option to its palette.


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WHITE KNIGHT GAS GAS 380 PROJECT BY THE RIDE SHOP AZ: FULL VIDEO

The “White Knight” motorcycle, created by Jonny Weisman, the owner of The Ride Shop AZ, is a combination of a 2023 GAS GAS chassis and an early 2000s 380cc two-stroke engine. This project is a counterpart to the “Dark Knight” Project Weisman built a few years ago, which featured a KX500 engine in a newer generation KTM chassis. Jonny Weisman has previously worked as Destry Abbott’s mechanic in the off-road department at factory Kawasaki. In this video, we explore the details of the build, its performance on the track, and provide you with the opportunity to listen to the powerful sound of this 380cc two-stroke engine at Glen Helen Raceway in Southern California.