Month: February 2024

Right here’s a full gallery of the brand new second-generation Mazda CX-5 facelift, which was launched close to the top of January this 12 months. The CX-5 pictured right here is the two.5T Excessive AWD, which is the most costly variant you should buy at RM188,760.40 on-the-road with out insurance coverage.

Different accessible variants embody the bottom 2.zero Mid (RM144,469.20) that’s adopted by the two.zero Excessive (RM161,469.20), 2.5 Excessive (RM174,960.40) and a couple of.2D Excessive (RM180,322.80). Take into account that these costs are for metallic colors like Jet Black, Snowflake White Pearl, Deep Crystal Blue, Polymetal Grey and Platinum Quartz. For premium colors corresponding to Soul Purple Crystal and Machine Grey, you’ll have to pony up an extra RM3,300 – these aren’t accessible for the bottom variant.

Bermaz Motor additionally gives non-compulsory equipment within the type of Activ-e window movie and LED-illuminated sill plates, which packaged collectively and priced at RM2,410. For the bottom variant, there’s an extra possibility of leather-based seats for RM2,900. All CX-5s bought include a five-year, 100,000-km producer’s guarantee and free upkeep bundle.

Visible adjustments that include the facelift embody redesigned headlamps with rectangular-shaped LED lighting parts, a brand new grille with a 3D-effect mesh insert, a revised entrance bumper and reshaped taillights. The inside stays largely the identical because the pre-facelift mannequin, though we’re not getting the bigger 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen.

Specializing in the variant featured right here, the two.5T Excessive AWD is powered by a 2.5 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine that serves up 231 PS (228 hp or 170 kW) and 420 Nm of torque. That is paired with a Skyactiv-Drive six-speed automated transmission, which can also be utilized by each different CX-5 variant, however this variant is the one one to come back with all-wheel drive (as a substitute of front-wheel drive).

Mazda’s idling cease know-how and G-Vectoring Management Plus (GVC Plus) are customary for the CX-5. Particular to the two.5T Excessive AWD is Off-road Traction Help, which is an extra element of the SUV’s traction management system.

When it comes to customary gear, the two.5T Excessive AWD comes with 19-inch alloy wheels (225/55 profile tyres), LED headlamps and taillights (with signature illumination), rear LEG fog lamps, rain-sensing wipers, a powered tailgate, entrance and rear parking sensors, keyless entry and begin, an digital parking brake (with auto maintain), a seven-inch instrument cluster show, a head-up show, paddle shifters, dual-zone local weather management, leather-based seat upholstery and powered entrance seats.

2024 Mazda CX-5 facelift worth record (left), spec sheet (proper); click on to enlarge

The 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system is shared throughout the CX-5 vary and helps wi-fi Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto. A six-speaker sound system and wi-fi charging pad are additionally customary for the CX-5 no matter variant, however the 360-degree view monitor is barely included from the two.zero Excessive onwards – the two.zero Mid makes do with a standard reverse digital camera.

As for security equipment, all CX-5s include six airbags, ABS, EBD, brake help, stability management, traction management, hill begin help, auto door lock, stroll away lock and ISOFIX youngster seat anchors. Transferring on driver help programs, all variants besides the bottom 2.zero Mid will get the Adaptive Entrance-Lighting System, Excessive Beam Management, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Visitors Alert, Lane Departure Warning System, Lane-Hold Help System and Driver Consideration Alert.

The record continues with entrance and rear Sensible Metropolis Brake Assist and Sensible Brake Assist (each being Mazda’s autonomous emergency braking programs), Mazda Radar Cruise Management and Cruising & Visitors Assist.

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Datsun went from small-timer to main pressure in the US in the course of the decade of the 1970s, and Nissan determined to rejoice the next decade by promoting the Violet-based Auster with Stanza badges right here, whereas concurrently phasing out the Datsun title in favor of the particular title of the corporate. Right this moment’s Junkyard Gem is a first-year instance of the Stanza, present in a Colorado self-service boneyard not too long ago.

The Stanza was meant to suit between the Datsun 310 and the Datsun 810 Maxima in Nissan’s 1982 American showroom lineup. The MSRP for the bottom four-door hatchback was $6,999, or about $22,767 in 2024 {dollars}. That made it a bit pricier than the better-equipped Toyota Corolla sedans however rather a lot cheaper than the Toyota Corona (then in its ultimate yr earlier than being changed by the Camry).

The Stanza lived on the Violet platform right here by 1989, then grew to become a Bluebird. For the 1993 mannequin yr, it grew to become the Stanza Altima in the US, with the Stanza title lingering on the covers of Altima proprietor’s manuals by 1996 earlier than getting stuffed into Nissan’s reminiscence gap.

What to name the 1982 Stanza stays one thing of a problem, as a result of Nissan was getting severe in regards to the de-Datsunification of its North American-market automobiles when this automobile was constructed, but did not wish to sacrifice all of the title recognition Datsun had earned right here. The badges have been pried off this automobile by a junkyard shopper, but it surely as soon as had an enormous DATSUN emblem on the left facet of the hatch and an enormous NISSAN STANZA badge on the proper facet.

Formally, it was marketed because the Nissan Stanza, bought by your Datsun (“Product of Nissan”) vendor. In the meantime, 1982 and 1983 automobiles nonetheless badged as Datsuns have been getting “by Nissan” badges. The Sentra first appeared in the US in 1982, and it additionally obtained Datsun badging at first.

It took till 1984 for the title change to take full impact, though some early 1984 mannequin Nissans obtained Datsun badges right here. A long time later, Nissan revived the Datsun title, earlier than killing once more it a few years again. The man who thought up that concept needed to go away Tokyo in a rush.

Like its Altima descendants, the Stanza was quite a lot of automobile for the cash. It is a 2.0-liter SOHC straight-four rated at 88 horsepower and 112 pound-feet, not unhealthy for a Malaise Period automobile that scaled in at a mere 2,220 kilos.

A five-speed handbook transmission was base tools, with a three-speed automated priced at $280 ($911 right this moment).

This automobile has the handbook transmission, but it surely additionally has some few extra-cost choices. The air con added $590 ($1,919 now) to the worth tag.

The AM/FM radio and tilt steering wheel got here at no additional price within the XE trim stage. Notice the DATSUN emblem on the tuner dial.

I’ve discovered a junkyard Stanza with higher than 400,000 miles on its odometer, however this one simply squeaked previous 160,000 throughout its profession.

Nissan was one of many premier producers of Bordello Crimson™ automobile interiors in the course of the 1980s.

The household automobile of the longer term!

As soon as the 310 went away, the Sentra grew to become the mannequin positioned just under the Stanza.

The JDM variations of this automobile obtained totally different snouts.

The second-generation (H247) Mercedes-Benz GLA facelift was launched in Malaysia final month, and we’re now bringing you a full gallery of the refreshed crossover. As with the pre-facelift mannequin, the GLA is regionally assembled (CKD) in Pekan, Pahang, however the variety of accessible variants has been decreased to only one.

The one variant supplied is the GLA200 Progressive Line, which retails for RM258,888 on-the-road with out insurance coverage. For the cash, you’re getting the identical Renault-sourced M282 1.three litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine that serves up 163 PS (161 hp or 120 kW) and 250 Nm of torque.

Drive continues to be despatched to the entrance wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, enabling a 0-100 km/h time of 8.9 seconds and a prime pace of 210 km/h. The GLA200 comes with consolation suspension and Dynamic Choose drive modes as commonplace.

Visible modifications on the outside embody a brand new insert for the entrance grille which has vertical louvres instead of the earlier sq. lattice. There’s additionally a brand new entrance bumper with what the carmaker calls a redesigned “visible underride safety,” together with new fog lamp sections.

You’ll additionally discover the revised gentle signatures for the rear LED taillights and commonplace LED Excessive Efficiency headlamps (with Adaptive Highbeam Help). Elsewhere, the rear bumper features a diffuser-like aspect surrounded by chrome trim and exhaust finishers. The GLA additionally comes with polished aluminium roof rails and 18-inch five-twin-spoke alloy wheels, the latter in Tremolite gray with a high-gloss end and paired with 235/55 profile tyres.

Shifting inside, the GLA sports activities a brand new steering wheel design with extra touch-sensitive controls and thinner backside spokes. The remainder of the cabin stays largely acquainted, together with the dual 10.25-inch instrument and infotainment shows, though they’re now powered by the latest-generation Mercedes-Benz Consumer Expertise (MBUX) that has help for wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA200 Progressive Line facelift spec sheet; click on to enlarge

Different facilities embody 5 USB-C ports, a wi-fi charging pad, 64-colour ambient lighting, Star Sample trim parts, black Artico man-made leather-based upholstery, powered entrance seats with reminiscence perform, Thermatic dual-zone local weather management, Keyless-Go, an Simple-Pack tailgate, LTE communications module for Mercedes me join providers, Guard 360 automobile safety and a tyre stress monitoring system.

For driver help methods, the H247 GLA facelift will get the parking bundle with reversing digicam, Lively Parking Help, Blind Spot Help, Exit Warning Help and Lively Brake Help. For the facelift, a brand new Spectral Blue metallic paint end has been added to the palette that additionally consists of Mountain Gray, Cosmos Black and Iridium Silver. All new Mercedes-Benz passenger autos in Malaysia are coated by a four-year, limitless mileage guarantee.

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We all know that BMW is prepping the next-generation M5. It’ll supply a wagon variant that, till now, has solely been rumored to be out there in North America. BMW design boss Domagoj Dukec on Tuesday confirmed to The Automotive Information the automaker will supply the brand new M5 Touring wagon in the USA. It’ll allegedly arrive in 2025 and sit alongside the brand new M5 sedan.

We reached out to BMW North America to substantiate Dukec’s feedback, however a spokesperson would inform us solely that particulars about when and the place the M5 Touring can be out there “will observe at a later date.”

BMW teased the high-powered hauler simply earlier than Christmas, hiding the long-roof design with colourful wrapping paper. Beneath the hood can be a brand new hybrid setup that can pack a punch. The dual-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 and electrical help will allegedly make over 700 horsepower, falling someplace between the output of the usual XM and the XM Label.

The automaker launched the brand new 5 Sequence Touring earlier this month, giving us our first have a look at the contemporary design for the physique fashion. If we needed to guess, the warmer M5 will doubtless stand out with its aggressive entrance fascia and quad tailpipes.

The M5 Touring’s origins could be traced again to the M3 Touring’s success. In an interview with Italian-language journal Quattroruote, BMW board member Frank Weber mentioned the long-roof M3 bought thrice greater than anticipated, main the corporate to develop a wagon model of the larger M5. We suspect Audi’s latest success with the RS6 Avant in North America additionally had one thing to do with the choice.  

With the common 5 Sequence sedan and wagon revealed, the M5 variants ought to break cowl earlier than the top of 2024 if BMW plans to launch them in America subsequent 12 months. Patrons ought to anticipate to pay over six figures for the brand new M5 choices.

Mercedes-Benz has launched a brand new nameplate for the 2024 mannequin 12 months within the type of the CLE-Class, and it reaches dealerships shortly.

The CLE-Class is a single alternative for two-door variations of each the C-Class and E-Class, and by way of dimension and know-how the CLE is nearer to the positioning of the E-Class.

It’s priced to begin from $57,650 within the base CLE 300 grade. A extra highly effective CLE 450 grade may even be accessible at launch, priced from $66,800. Each figures embody a $1,150 vacation spot cost.

The CLE-Class will solely be accessible as a coupe initially. A convertible has been revealed however timing for its arrival within the U.S. is unclear. Elsewhere the convertible begins gross sales this spring.

The CLE 300 grade is powered by a 2.0-liter turbo-Four rated at 255 hp, whereas the CLE 450 packs a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 good for 375 hp. In every case, a 9-speed computerized, all-wheel drive, and a 48-volt mild-hybrid system are commonplace.

Different commonplace options embody a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, a portrait-style 11.9-inch infotainment display screen operating the most recent model of Mercedes’ MBUX infotainment system, a 15-speaker Burmester premium audio system, a panoramic sunroof, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a wi-fi smartphone charger. A number of digital driver-assist options are additionally fitted as commonplace, together with computerized emergency braking and blind-spot screens.

A Pinnacle package deal provides $2,600 to the value tag and consists of some helpful objects, corresponding to a head-up show, a surround-view digital camera system, and digital headlights that may challenge sure info on the street forward.

Patrons in search of elevated efficiency can sit up for a pair of AMG grades to be badged the CLE 53 and CLE 63 S E Efficiency. The CLE 53 has already been revealed with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 and mild-hybrid mixture good for 443 hp.

The CLE 63 S E Efficiency ought to characteristic the identical powertrain setup because the C 63 S E Efficiency, which means plug-in hybrid know-how teamed with a turbo-Four for a peak output of 671 hp.

Particular market timing for the AMGs within the U.S. have not been introduced, however the CLE 53 is because of arrive right here as a 2024 mannequin.

Actor Jason Momoa, a automobile lover and the villain in the latest “Quick and Livid” film, not too long ago had his 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom transformed to run on batteries.

He did not do the modification work himself, although. As an alternative he turned to the U.Okay.’s Electrogenic, which ready a bespoke answer for the Phantom.

The corporate, primarily based on Oxford, additionally gives so-called EV conversion drop-in kits that may be had for early Land Rovers, together with the unique Defender, plus the Jaguar E-Sort, unique Mini, and the 964-generation Porsche 911.

For the Phantom, the unique engine, a 7.7-liter inline-6 growing 40-50 hp, and the unique 4-speed guide transmission, have been changed with an electrical motor with a customized single-speed direct-drive transmission. The electrical motor generates 201 hp and attracts its power from a 93-kwh battery positioned inside the current construction of the automobile.

The vary is round 150 miles, in accordance with Electrogenic.

The work accomplished on the Rolls-Royce was documented by Momoa for his collection “On The Roam,” which is offered on HBO Max and Discovery+. In accordance with Electrogenic, this was its most complicated construct but.

A part of the rationale was a want to protect different components of the automobile that have been linked to its unique inline engine, like a lubrication system designed to ship oil to the bushings for brake and suspension linkages, in addition to different mechanical management methods.

The brakes have been additionally a problem. One difficulty was the unique brake servo sat within the housing of the unique transmission that was eliminated as a part of the conversion. The corporate additionally needed to calibrate the brakes to work with a brand new power restoration system.

Like all of Electrogenic’s conversions, the corporate additionally needed the modifications to be reversible.

Electrogenic discovered options to those challengers whereas nonetheless conserving as a lot of the unique elements as attainable, together with the unique brake cable actuators—one thing that was essential to Momoa.

“I wanted a crew that might recognize the saved historical past of this automobile whereas updating its know-how,” he stated in an announcement.

This isn’t Electrogenic’s first Rolls-Royce conversion. The corporate has additionally transformed a Silver Shadow. Electrogenic did not say how a lot an analogous conversion would price, however the worth probably varies relying on the situation of the automobile and the upgrades specified.

As Tesla CEO Elon Musk reportedly ponders layoffs, latest monetary studies from U.S. automakers present the main electrical automobile (EV) producer lags within the quantity of income generated for every of its workers. 

Tesla reported nearly $97 billion in income final 12 months, equal to only below $690,000 for every of its over 140,000 workers. 

By comparability, Common Motor generated over $1 million in income for every of its 163,000 workers in 2023, and Ford Motor raked in $937,000 for every of its 173,000 staff. 

Buyers grew to become more and more nervous about comfortable demand for EVs and elevated competitors after Tesla in January warned of “notably decrease” gross sales development this 12 months. 

With Tesla more and more centered on prices, the corporate has requested managers whether or not every of their workers’ positions have been important, stoking layoff fears, Bloomberg Information reported on Wednesday. 

Tesla’s inventory gained over 1% on Thursday and a bit over 2% Friday, however the firm has misplaced over $180 billion in market capitalization to date in 2024. Tesla is now valued at $603 billion, simply forward of chipmaker Broadcom at $601 billion. 

Tesla’s gross margins – as soon as the envy of different automakers – shrank within the December quarter to their lowest since 2019. In the identical quarter, its income rose 3% to $25.17 billion, its slowest tempo of development in additional than three years. 

Whereas Tesla’s income per employee lagged GM and Ford final 12 months, it improved over 2022, when it was $637,000. Tesla elevated its world workforce by about 10% in 2023, in response to a latest submitting. 

Wall Road’s tech-related heavyweights have laid off lots of of hundreds of staff over the previous two years, shedding a few of the jobs they added in the course of the coronavirus pandemic. In lots of circumstances they’ve continued to develop their gross sales. 

Final week, Meta Platforms reported a 25% surge in December-quarter income whereas concurrently reducing prices and bills by 8% after eliminating greater than 21,000 jobs since late 2022. 

Porsche’s debut electrical car, the Taycan, was revealed this week in up to date type. Due at dealerships within the spring, the 2025 Taycan brings contemporary styling, extra vary, and elevated efficiency that comes near matching the efficiency of the Rimac Nevera electrical hypercar on the racetrack.

Additionally revealed in up to date type this week was the 2025 Lincoln Aviator. The midsize SUV is a stable choose for consumers searching for three rows and an opulent cabin, and the newest updates add not solely new fashion but additionally contemporary tech.

Mercedes-Benz’s CLE-Class Coupe spawned its convertible sibling. The brand new CLE-Class Cabriolet serves as a single substitute for the previous C-Class and E-Class convertibles, and ought to be in U.S. showrooms later this yr.

BMW’s newest 5-Sequence spawned its wagon physique fashion. The brand new longroof is unlikely to succeed in the U.S., however abroad it would go on sale in Might and provide consumers the selection of fuel, plug-in hybrid, and electrical powertrains.

Pagani unveiled an up to date model of its Huayra R monitor automotive. The newcomer boasts a extra highly effective V-12, a long-tail design, and detachable roof panels.

This week we realized the Shelby Sequence 1 sports activities automotive will reside on with a brand new coupe model constructed to have a good time 25 years because the unique roadster’s launch. The coupe relies on the upgraded Sequence 2 roadster that debuted on the 2018 Paris auto present, and might be in-built a run of simply 10 automobiles.

One of many future automobiles we noticed testing this week was Audi’s subsequent A5. The noticed prototype was for the A5 Sportback hatchback, however prototypes for a brand new A5 Avant wagon are additionally out and about.

And at last, we spent a while this week behind the wheel of the up to date 2024 Genesis G70. Key among the many updates is a extra highly effective base powertrain.

Carroll Shelby and the crew at Shelby American are in all probability most well-known for the Cobra, the long-lasting sports activities automotive that was basically a British AC Ace with an American V-Eight shoehorned in.

Shelby did develop its personal sports activities automotive from scratch, although. The automotive is the Shelby Collection 1, a roadster (a convertible choice was additionally obtainable) that was constructed for the 1999 mannequin 12 months solely in a run of simply 249 items.

Shelby is now celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Collection 1 with a coupe physique model designed and constructed underneath license by Wingard Motorsports. The anniversary coupes are based mostly on the upgraded Collection 2 roadster that debuted on the 2018 Paris auto present with revised styling and extra highly effective V-Eight choices.

Simply 10 of the anniversary coupes are deliberate for the 2024 mannequin 12 months, and like the unique roadsters they are going to be bought with no powertrain. Pricing begins at $385,600 for a physique make from carbon fiber and $498,200 for one created from aluminum. Solely three will likely be constructed with the aluminum physique.

Wingard, which a number of years in the past purchased up all of the leftover Collection 1 chassis and elements that Shelby by no means used, has various powertrain choices prepared, most of them paired to a 6-speed handbook transmission. Pricing for the powertrains begin at $83,500, although set up is additional. Among the many powertrain choices is a supercharged model of Ford’s 7.3-liter V-Eight often known as the Godzilla, plus an undisclosed electrical powertrain.

Underpinning the automotive is an aluminum honeycomb monocoque chassis initially developed by Shelby. Wingard additional improved the chassis, together with suspension, brakes, and drivetrain, to deal with additional energy. Wingard founder Bob Wingard stated the coupe’s chassis has been developed to assist greater than 1,100 hp. Wingard additionally made the physique lighter, in order that the whole automotive now weighs lower than 3,200 kilos.

Every of the anniversary coupes will bear a Shelby CSX5500-series serial quantity and be included within the official Shelby registry.